The government has approved a schedule of non-working days for next year, declaring December 31 as a day off.

Instead of an expensive gym membership and long trips to the training venue, try using mobile applications. They will save time and money, and also allow you trying something new, like crossfit or training according to the program of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Do you miss intellectual battles? You can now take part in them online. Gather a team, join the broadcast and get ready for an exciting battle.

Find how to cook a tasty and unusual Russian dish, if there are only the simplest products in the refrigerator and you don’t want to go to the supermarket again.

Most Russian entrepreneurs prefer to cook at home, despite the lack of time. At the same time, almost half usually neglect breakfast and spend up to 1,500 rubles a day on food.

The proportion of young people who want to leave Russia has grown to a maximum in 10 years.

We have already posted a review of the best Russian-made natural cosmetics brands. However, such a big variety of products may seem confusing for potential customers who have never tested them before. Thus, here you will find a list of the wow-products of different Russian cosmetics brands recommended by experienced beautyholics.

Here you will find the list of reputable cosmetics brands made in Russia. These producers conscientiously manufacture and test their products, use natural substances and care about consumers.

The Viennese Ball in Moscow is rightfully considered to be one of the most significant events in the world ballroom calendar. About 2,000 guests from different cities and countries attend it annually. This year, a record number of debutants, 120 couples took part in the opening ceremony. In connection with its fifteenth birthday, the ball was called "Crystal", which was reflected in the decoration of the hall.

The sales of clothes with an appeal for a cup of “Rusiano” began to appear on the Internet.

Russian consumers tend to buy food products from domestic producers, and non-food products - from international ones.

Forbes magazine published a ranking of unmarried businessmen from the first hundred of the list of richest Russians.

Moscow municipal administration has launched an interactive map of segregated waste collection points and recycling collection centres.

Muscovites will be able to report about ethnic conflicts to authorities in charge. A center for complaints on national tension will be founded in Moscow.

XIII Viennese Ball was held in Moscow with traditional success.

Experts from Russia's biggest search engine - Yandex - have analysed the most popular words, names and word combinations Russian people searched in 2014. We've prepared the short 'Year in Search' summary for you.

According to the “Public Opinion” Foundation (POF), only 48% of Russians know who the bloggers are. Besides, only 18% of respondents heard of the law, according to which the requirements applied to the blogs with a daily attendance of more than 3 thousand were the same as to the mass media. In any case, half of them give the positive estimation of the law. Sociologists stress it that the citizens perceive bloggers as irresponsible, but influential people.

We have prepared an overview that might seem useful during warm summer days in Moscow. Below is a list for those who search for the places to sunbathe, swim and relax.

Almost every girl dreams to become a princess, for one day at least. Thanks to Viennese Ball in Moscow it has become possible. Viennese Ball was held in Moscow Gostiny Dvor on May 31, 2014 for the twelfth time already. And as usual it was a magnificent and breathtaking event both for the participants and viewers.

Moscow will host the festival PARK LIVE for the second time this year at the end of June. Park Live is the first open air festival in Moscow that lasts for three days.