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Electronic Visa to St. Petersburg: FAQ
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| From October 1, 2019, citizens of 53 foreign countries can enter St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region with an electronic visa.
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The Cheapest Hotels to Stay in Russia
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| Accommodation in hotels of Rostov-on-Don, Samara and Krasnaya Polyana were the cheapest last summer.
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| --05-09-2019-- |
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Weekend Tours to Sochi
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| Weekend tours in Sochi include visits to natural and cultural attractions, sea diving and even excursions by helicopter.
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| --30-07-2019-- |
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Weekend Tours to Nizhny Novgorod
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| Weekend tours to Nizhny Novgorod will surely appeal to those who are interested in the history and culture of Russia and want to familiarize themselves with its rich architectural heritage, enjoy the magnificent Volga landscapes, and visit the unique cathedrals and museums of this city.
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| --28-07-2019-- |
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Train Tours to Kazan
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| Kazan is one of the major scientific, economic, educational and sports centers of Russia. It has preserved its age-old traditions, rich culture and unique charm. Railway tours are a very affordable and comfortable option for visiting Kazan.
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| --22-07-2019-- |
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Train Tours from Moscow
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| Train tours are a fascinating and quite comfortable way to see the world. Thanks to Russian railways development, it is possible to get by rail to any corner of not only our country, but practically the entire continent.
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| --21-07-2019-- |
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Train Tours from St. Petersburg
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| St. Petersburg has a well-developed network of railways, which connects it not only with different regions of Russia, but also with many countries of the near and far abroad.
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| --20-07-2019-- |
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Train Tours to St. Petersburg
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| Railway tours to St. Petersburg are organized weekly. The duration of the excursion program may be different: from short two- or three-day tours to longer full-fledged tourist trips lasting 10-12 days.
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| --19-07-2019-- |
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Russian National Parks: Meschyora
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| The Meshchyora National Park was created in 1992 in the Vladimir region to preserve the nature of the Meshchyorsky lowland. The beautiful pristine nature of the national park is combined with excellent conditions for tourist recreation.
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| --16-07-2019-- |
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Cemetery of Old Locomotives in the Perm Region
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| The famous cemetery of locomotives is located near the station Shumkovo in the Perm region. Huge black locomotives attract those who are interested in old trains and spectacular photo shoots.
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| --14-07-2019-- |
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Russian National Parks: Ukok Plateau
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| The Ukok Natural Park is located in the south-east of Kosh-Agach district in the Altai Republic. It became a specially protected natural area in 2005. The natural park preserves a unique variety of rare plant and animal species, as well as valuable architectural monuments.
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| --12-07-2019-- |
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Explore Karelia: “Ruskeala Express” Tours
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| Non-stop train carriages between Moscow and the city of Sortavala in Karelia will be launched from July 12 to September 9.
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| --10-07-2019-- |
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Camping in Russia
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| Most Russian campgrounds are located in the Krasnodar Territory along the Black Sea coast. There are dozens of recreation centers on the coastline from Sochi to Taman.
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| --29-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Vishersky Reserve
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| The guests of the Vishersky reserve are offered interesting ecological tours, for example, a combined water-hiking trip with visits to four Ural ranges.
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| --14-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Bolshekhehtsirsky Reserve
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| The Bolshekhtshirsky Reserve was founded in 1963 in order to preserve the surrounding natural resources and diverse wildlife.
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| --13-06-2019-- |
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Cable-stayed Bridges of Vladivostok
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| Golden and Russian bridges are impressive in size. They are both among the five largest cable-stayed bridges in the world. And these objects are one of the main modern attractions of the capital of Primorye.
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| --12-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Agrakhansky Reserve
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| The Terek River, going down from the northern slopes of the Caucasus for more than 600 km, flows into the Agrakhan Bay, forming a wide, muddy delta. This place is a kind of oasis among the dry Dagestan plains. It is here, in the southern part of the Agrakhan Bay of the Caspian Sea, where the reserve is located.
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| --12-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Darwin Reserve
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| Darwin Reserve (Vologda region, Russia) is quite small but surprisingly rich in flora and fauna. It is located on the territory of two regions at once - the Vologda and the Yaroslavl.
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| --11-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: “Talovskiye Chashi” (“Talovskiye Bowls”)
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| Some archaeologists and historians claim that namely “Talovskiye Chashi” (“Talovskiye Bowls”) became the prototype for the appearance of legends about the Holy Grail. Allegedly, ancient Visigoths preserved the memory of an ancient miracle of nature during their migration from east to west, and later this memory was reflected in the legends of King Arthur.
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| --07-06-2019-- |
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The Land of the Leopard National Park
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| The Land of the Leopard is a national park located in the Primorsky Krai of Russia. Its main purpose is to protect the population of the Far Eastern leopard.
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| --05-06-2019-- |
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Mountaineering in Russia
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| There are several famous mountains like Elbrus and Kazbek in Russia, where climbers from all over the world aspire to come. Here are some popular routes that will suit both professionals and people who are not experienced in climbing.
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| --29-05-2019-- |
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Auto Tours in Russia
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| There are many places in Russia where you can try auto tours with pleasure. In fact, it is one of the most interesting ways to explore the country.
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| --29-05-2019-- |
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Equestrian Tourism in Russia
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| There are many horse trails in different regions of Russia. They pass through waterfalls, meadows, steppes, and ancient monuments. Tours are created both for beginners and professionals.
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| --28-05-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: National Park "Vodlozersky"
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| As many as 51.2 thousand hectares of the park were allocated for tourists - this is a recreational zone set aside specifically for the organization of ecological tours.
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| --27-05-2019-- |
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The Spiritual and Cultural Kremlin “Bogatyr Sloboda”
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| The spiritual and cultural Kremlin “Bogatyr Sloboda” is an extraordinary architectural complex created in the tradition of the old Russian wooden architecture in the most picturesque place of the beautiful River Usa.
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| --26-05-2019-- |
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Karelia – Holidays for Everyone
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| Karelia has everything for tourists who love active holidays - fresh and clean air, beautiful landscapes, and a wide variety of entertainment.
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| --25-05-2019-- |
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Active Holidays in the Moscow Region
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| Opportunities for outdoor activities in the Moscow region are simply amazing: exciting hiking trips, healthy sleep in the fresh air, romantic gatherings around the fire, sports games and many other kinds of entertainment.
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| --19-05-2019-- |
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HIV in Russia
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| Registration of people with HIV in Russia began in 1987, when the country became infected for the first time.
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| --19-05-2019-- |
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Russian Cities with the Cheapest Hotels
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| The experts named Russian cities with the cheapest hotels. St. Petersburg is at the top of the list.
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| --17-05-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Paanajärvi National Park (Republic of Karelia)
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| The Republic of Karelia is a famous land of wild forests, countless lakes and rivers, a favorite place for fishing and ecotourism. Paanajärvi National Park is located in the very north of Karelia, near the border with Finland, and despite the harsh climate, is accessible to visitors all year round.
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| --19-04-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Basegi Reserve (Permsky Krai)
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| The State Nature Reserve Basegi, opened in 1982, stretches along the slopes of the eponymous mountain range of the Perm Territory on an area of 37,957 hectares.
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| --18-04-2019-- |
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Pilgrimage Tours in Russia: Overview of the Holy Places of Orthodox Russia
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| All monasteries of the Russian Orthodox Church have same principles for organizing monastic life. But it is also worth noting that each monastery has its own history. This is most clearly and vividly seen in ancient monasteries - Kirillo-Belozersky (Vologda region), Valaam (Valaam), Holy Trinity-Sergius Lavra (Moscow region), etc.
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| --18-04-2019-- |
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Pilgrimage Tours in Russia
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| Pilgrimage in itself is a very logical thing: you should not invent anything, just understand why and where you want to go.
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| --18-04-2019-- |
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State Natural Reserves of Primorsky Krai: "Khankaysky"
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| The Khankaysky Nature Reserve is located in the south-western part of Primorsky Krai, on the coast and in the waters of Lake Khanka near the Russian-Chinese border. The Khankaysky reserve was created primarily to protect places of mass nesting and wintering of birds. T
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| --16-04-2019-- |
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State Natural Reserves of Primorsky Krai: "Khankaysky"
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| The Khankaysky Nature Reserve is located in the south-western part of Primorsky Krai, on the coast and in the waters of Lake Khanka near the Russian-Chinese border. The Khankaysky reserve was created primarily to protect places of mass nesting and wintering of birds.
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| --16-04-2019-- |
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River Cruises in Russia
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| River cruises in Russia are gaining popularity not only because of nostalgia for pre-revolutionary times. First, it is one of the few types of recreation that does not require significant investments of time spent for transportation, because it is a “travel” itself: your vacation starts at the moment of departure and ends upon arrival at your destination, and you have time to visit many places without loss of vacation days.
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| --16-04-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: State Nature Reserve "Utrish" (Krasnodar Region)
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| The State Nature Reserve Utrish is located in the northwestern part of the Black Sea coast, in the Western Caucasus, an area dominated by foothill and lowland landscapes. This natural location has a large number of forests.
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| --15-04-2019-- |
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Photo Tours in Russia
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| Photo tours in Russia are a great opportunity to get acquainted with the magnificent splendor and amazing variety of landscapes of our country and raise the level of photo skills under the strict guidance of the accompanying pro.
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| --28-03-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Bashkiria: the Village of Kaga
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| Kaga is one of the most distinctive and colorful villages in Bashkiria, where ecotourism is actively developing.
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| --26-03-2019-- |
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Agrotourism in the Tver Region
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| Russian agritourism is actively developing in Karelia, the Altai, Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions.
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| --26-03-2019-- |
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The Volga Region: Geography and Attractions
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| The Volga region can offer tourists almost all kinds of recreation, except, perhaps, a jeep safari on the sand dunes. The fans of ecotourism and those who simply want to admire the nature will be happy to see the Volga landscapes praised by poets.
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| --24-02-2019-- |
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Billionaire Prokhorov Quits Business for Politics
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| Russia-IC looks at Mikhail Prokhorov's new party as it aims to transform the political landscape in Russia, becoming a third power with serious ambitions.
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| --31-10-2012-- |
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More Glampings will be Created in the Regions of Russia
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| According to Russia Discovery, there will be at least 500 glampings in 5-6 years in Russia.
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| --30-09-2019-- |
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Russia has Increased the Import of Plastic Waste from Abroad
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| Thus, in 2018, imports amounted to more than $ 20 million - 32 percent more than a year earlier.
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| --18-09-2019-- |
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The Largest Aeronautics Festival in Russia will be Held in the Stavropol Territory
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| Many tourists plan their holidays in the resort region during these days.
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| --04-09-2019-- |
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Cruise Shipping on the Volkhov River
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| Cruise shipping on the Volkhov River in Leningrad Oblast has been resumed.
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| --26-08-2019-- |
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Five Hunting Areas have been Created in Tyumen Oblast
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| On these territories the tourists can hunt wild boars, bears, roe deer and moose.
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| --26-08-2019-- |
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National Park for the Protection of Siberian White Cranes will be Created in Yakutia
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| Siberian white crane is a species found only in the northern territories of Russia - in Yakutia, Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, Komi Republic, Arkhangelsk Oblast. The species is listed in the Red Book as endangered.
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| --23-08-2019-- |
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“Days of Altai Cheese” Gastro Fest
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| Cheese festival will be held in Barnaul on August 24.
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| --12-08-2019-- |
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Gastro Fest in the Tyumen Region
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| 600 liters of fish soup will be cooked at the fish festival in the Tyumen region.
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| --12-08-2019-- |
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A Ranking of the Most Popular Russian Regions
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| The Maps.me map-making service has made up a ranking of the Russian regions that were most popular among foreign tourists in the spring of 2019.
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| --25-07-2019-- |
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“Petrovsky Island” Park will be Created in Voronezh
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| The concept of development of the territory of Petrovsky Island, which is currently underway, involves putting there a smaller copy of the Voronezh Fortress of the 17th century.
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| --25-07-2019-- |
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Stavropol Fests 2019
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| A series of festivals will be held in the Stavropol Territory during the holiday season of 2019.
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| --25-07-2019-- |
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A New Duty-free Shop has Started to Work at the Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport
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| The new Duty Free zone is located on an area of 120 square meters, right after passport control.
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| --24-07-2019-- |
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A New Cableway will be Built at the Sheregesh Ski Resort
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| The new passenger overhead monorail system will be built for the needs of the resort on the eastern slope of the Zelenaya Mount that is 1,270 meters high.
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| --24-07-2019-- |
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Pskov Monuments have been Included into the UNESCO World Heritage List
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| The list includes ten churches of the Pskov School of Architecture.
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| --24-07-2019-- |
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New Tourist Cluster will be Created in Zavidovo
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| The “Volzhskoye More” (“Volga Sea”) tourist cluster in Zavidovo will be visited by more than 1 million tourists per year by 2025.
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| --18-07-2019-- |
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Tourist Rally in the Tyumen Region
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| About 200 disabled athletes will take part in a tourist rally in the Tyumen region.
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| --11-07-2019-- |
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Tourist Trails in Sverdlovsk Natural Parks have been Equipped for Wheelchair Users
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| The trails in natural parks Bazhovskie Mesta (“Bazhov Places”) and Olenyi Ruchyu (“Deer Streams”) in Sverdlovsk Oblast have been added to the inclusive tourist routes of the region.
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| --07-06-2019-- |
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A Special Guide for Japanese Tourists will be Published in the Khabarovsk Territory
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| The publication will presumably include information about the national village of Sikachi-Alyan and the petroglyphs that are located there.
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| --31-05-2019-- |
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Sea Beaches of the Kaliningrad Region are Fully Prepared for the Summer Season
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| Since June 1, rest areas on the Baltic coast will be ready to receive tourists and residents of the region.
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| --31-05-2019-- |
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The Monastic Complex near Tula will be Restored in 2020
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| The routes “Orthodox Tula”, “The Oldest Monastery of the Tula Land”, “The Field of Russian Glory” (Kulikovo Field), “The Shrines of Belyovskaya and Odoyevskaya Lands” (Makariyevsky Zhabynsky and Anastasov Monasteries, cathedrals and monasteries of the town of Belyov) have been developed.
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| --22-05-2019-- |
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Rent Electric Scooters when Travelling in Kaliningrad Oblast
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| It is planned to open 30 electric scooters rental stations in Kaliningrad Oblast.
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| --21-05-2019-- |
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Cruise Season Opened in Kamchatka
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| About 20 cruise liners will go to Kamchatka this year.
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| --21-05-2019-- |
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Book River Cruises in Kazan
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| River cruises on Kaban Lake and Kazanka River will be launched in Kazan.
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| --21-05-2019-- |
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“History with Pleasure”: Plan Your Visit to the Brewery in Tatarstan
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| A new tourist route with a visit to the brewery is launched in the city of Chistopol in Tatarstan.
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| --20-05-2019-- |
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New Tourist Routes will be Launched in the Vicinity of Belokurikha
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| The flow of tourists to the resort city of Belokurikha (Altai Territory) will grow due to the opening of new tourist routes and trails.
Gastronomic tours are also under development.
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| --20-05-2019-- |
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The Longest Zipline in Europe will Appear on Belaya Mountain in Sverdlovsk Oblast
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| It is planned to build a Zipline ride (speed descent on a steel cable) on Belaya Mountain near Nizhny Tagil (Sverdlovsk Oblast), which will be the longest ride of this kind in Europe.
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| --20-05-2019-- |
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Book Summer River Cruises in Russia
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| The demand for summer river cruises in the Russian Federation is growing, despite the increase in prices.
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| --15-05-2019-- |
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II International Forum of Ancient Cities
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| II International Forum of Ancient Cities will be held in Ryazan from 14 to 18 August.
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| --15-05-2019-- |
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A Cable Railway near the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin will be Restored
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| Nizhny Novgorod authorities are planning to restore the Kremlin cable railway in time to the 800th anniversary of Nizhny Novgorod to be celebrated in 2021.
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| --03-05-2019-- |
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Event Tourism will Become a New Brand of the Stavropol Territory
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| The events of 2019 include traditional events for the resort cities of the Caucasian Mineral Waters and new events that are promising for the region.
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| --03-05-2019-- |
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Smetanino Fest: Russia’s Biggest Scrambled Eggs Consisting of 7 Thousand Eggs Broke Records
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| Russia’s biggest scrambled eggs consisting of 7 thousand eggs was cooked at the festival near Smolensk.
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| --03-05-2019-- |
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The Best Scarecrows will be Chosen in Tyumen
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| The exhibition of garden scarecrows will be held in the open air in Yalutorovsk of Tyumen Oblast.
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| --22-04-2019-- |
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“Amber Weekend’ in Kaliningrad
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| A new tourist product titled “Amber Weekend’ will be offered to the guests of Kaliningrad Oblast in autumn.
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| --22-04-2019-- |
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Tulip Festival in Kalmykia
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| Everyday life of Ancient Russia and the Golden Horde will be recreated at the Tulip Festival in Kalmykia.
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| --18-04-2019-- |
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A Bike Lane along the Baltic Coast in Kaliningrad Oblast will be Constructed
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| It is planned to implement several projects in the field of bicycle tourism on the territory of the region.
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| --18-04-2019-- |
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Natural Monuments of the Krasnoyarsk Territory
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| An extinct volcano and a forest in the suburbs of Krasnoyarsk have been assigned the status of natural monuments.
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| --18-04-2019-- |
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Resorts of Karachay-Cherkessia will Have New Hotels
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| Five hotels with 500 beds each will open at the resorts of Karachay-Cherkessia in 2019.
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| --17-04-2019-- |
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Visiting the Russian Arctic is Getting Easier
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| The State Duma has adopted amendments simplifying the visits of foreigners to the Russian Arctic.
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| --17-04-2019-- |
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Industrial Tours will be Launched in Udmurtia
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| The Republican tour operator of Udmurtia will start selling industrial tours to the territory of the republic in May of this year.
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| --17-04-2019-- |
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The Most Expensive Russian Borsch
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| Experts considered the cost of cooking a plate of borsch for residents of Russian regions.
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| --11-04-2019-- |
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Kaliningrad Region is the First in Terms of Involvement of the Population in Small Business
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| Kaliningrad region topped the rating of regions with the greatest involvement of the population in small business.
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| --11-04-2019-- |
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Pobeda Airline will Sell Travel Tours Online
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| Pobeda airline has launched its own online service for the sale of tours (flight plus hotel).
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| --09-04-2019-- |
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Ecotourism Accounts for a Quarter of the Global Travel Market
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| According to the Federal Tourism Agency, in 2017, about 11 million tourists visited Russian reserves and parks, and 2.4 million people came to Lake Baikal.
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| --31-03-2019-- |
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Tyva - the Poorest Region of Russia
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| The region has demonstrated an unprecedented level of poverty - about 41.5 percent of the population.
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| --25-02-2019-- |
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A Ground-squirrel Helped Archaeologists to Discover a Treasure in the Astrakhan Steppe
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| Archaeologists discovered a buried treasure of silver coins dated by the end of the 14th century on the territory of the Selitrennoye Settlement (the capital of the Golden Horde of XIII-XV centuries) in Astrakhan Oblast.
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| --24-02-2019-- |
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The Growth Rate of the Catering Market Accelerated in 2018
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| Coffee shops became the second fastest growing segment in Russia.
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| --28-01-2019-- |
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An Open-air Exposition Complex will be Created in Pustozersk
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| On the territory of the first Russian polar city Pustozersk located in the Nenets Autonomous District, an exhibition complex under the open sky will be created.
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| --23-01-2019-- |
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Russia to Issue New Version of Red Book in 2015
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| According to the head of Russia's Department of the Interior, the last unabridged edition of Russia's Red Book came out in 2001, and the information about vanishing species have changed a lot since then.
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| --27-12-2014-- |
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New Gambling Zone to Appear in Crimea
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| Russian President has introduced a bill designed to create a new gambling zone in Crimea, according to an announcement made last Monday on the Russian Parliament's official website.
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| --28-04-2014-- |
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Russia to Build Bridge to Crimea
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| On Wednesday, March 19, Russian government started preparations for the construction of a bridge which is expected to link the southern Russian Krasnodar Territory directly with Crimea.
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| --20-03-2014-- |
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Car Hits a Crowd in Voronezh, Kills 5 People
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| Five people were killed and 13 injured when a car run into a group of people in the central Russian city of Voronezh on early Sunday morning, March 9, local police reports.
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| --11-03-2014-- |
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Over One Third of Russian Towns Don't Have the Internet - Study
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| A recent government study reveals that more than a third of Russia’s small towns and villages have no access to the Internet.
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| --12-01-2014-- |
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Ingushetia Brings Fines for Bride Kidnapping
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| Islamic clerics and respected elders of the Russian republic of Ingushetia agreed to hike unofficial fines for bride kidnapping in a bid to stop the custom that often leads to a bloody violence.
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| --11-11-2013-- |
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Krasnoyarsk Named 2019 Universiade Host city
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| The Russian city of Krasnoyarsk was officially confirmed the host city for the 2019 Winter University Games at the FISU Executive Committee meeting in Brussels on November 10.
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| --11-11-2013-- |
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Seven Killed in Attack by Female Suicide Bomber in Russia
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| At least seven people were killed on Monday after a suspected female suicide bomber detonated an explosive device on a bus in the southern city of Volgograd.
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| --22-10-2013-- |
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Study Reveals Russia's Cleanest City
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| The southern city of Kursk has the best environmental situation among Russia’s 70 most prominent cities, a new study showed.
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| --30-09-2013-- |
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Plant Symbol To Be Added To Emblem
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| As a part of “Russia Avenue” national contest program all 83 regions of the country were offered to choose the plant symbol.
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| --31-07-2013-- |
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Russian Provincial Town Protests Against Mine Opening
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| On Sunday, July 21, hundreds of people gathered in a small town in Russia’s southern Voronezh Region for a mass protest against plans to open a nickel and copper mine in the area.
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| --22-07-2013-- |
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18 People Killed in a Coal Mine Blast
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| The death toll in the gas blast at a coal mine in Russia’s northern republic of Komi has risen to 18, according to the republic's Interior Ministry.
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| --11-02-2013-- |
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Voronezh Welcomes Its Millionth Citizen
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| The Russian city of Voronezh has officially become the town with one million inhabitants. The Lopyryovs family welcomed their first son, Yegor, who helped the city to cross the coveted one million line.
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| --18-12-2012-- |
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Massive Volcanic Eruption Starts in Russia's Far East
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| An explosive volcanic eruption of the Plosky Tolbachik volcano began in Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, Russia's Research Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reports.
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| --28-11-2012-- |
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Siberian Coal Mine Blast Injures Seven People
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| Seven miners were injured in an explosion at a coal mine in western Siberia on Sunday, a criminal probe is opened.
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| --27-11-2012-- |
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Two Killed in Helicopter Crash in Central Russia
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| Two people have become victims of a privately owned Mil Mi-2 Hoplite light multi-purpose helicopter crash landing in Russia's Ivanovo region on Saturday, November 17.
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| --19-11-2012-- |
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Sunflower Oil Helped to Rescue Cat in Chelyabinsk
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| Rescuers in Chelyabinsk Region (Urals) had to use sunflower oil to free a cat whose head got stuck in a car wheel during a mouse hunt.
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| --16-11-2012-- |
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"Yakutia Days" in Moscow
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| An event named "Yakutia Days" will take place in Moscow to familiarize citizens and tourists with the Russian northern region's traditions and culture.
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| --29-10-2012-- |
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Regional Elections Are Over, No Surprises
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| Sunday, October 14, has become a big elections day for people in 77 Russia's regions. Its main trends are already obvious - low turnout and a ruling party's triumph.
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| --17-10-2012-- |
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A Monument To the Father-Founder of Udmurtia Unveiled In Izhevsk
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| A monument to the father-founder of the Republic of Udmurtia, Trofim Borisov, was recently unveiled in Izhevsk.
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| --10-10-2012-- |
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Eight Dead in Khanty-Mansiysk Processing Plant Fire
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| On Saturday, a huge fire in a Khanty-Mansiysk oil processing plant has left eight people dead and eight injured, local emergency officials reported.
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| --01-10-2012-- |
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Russia's Oldest Man Dies at 122
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| Magomed Labazanov, the longest living man in Russia, had died at the age of 122 in his home in the village of Serebryakovka in Dagestan.
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| --12-09-2012-- |
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A Kuril Island Named After Sergei Kapitsa
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| A research expedition of Russian scientists to a group of unnamed islets of Shikotan Island of Kuril Islands has culminated in giving of them the name of an outstanding Russian scientist Sergei Kapitsa who had recently passed away.
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| --10-09-2012-- |
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Reptiles Attack Petersburg Citizens
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| 12 Petersburg citizens were bitten by snakes and vipers this season. Most people were attacked, while gathering mushrooms.
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| --07-09-2012-- |
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Decentralisation: Russians Recognise Regional Opportunities
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| In the last 6 years only 47 per cent of Russians sought to move to Moscow. More and more people believe they can find prosperity in the regions.
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| --05-09-2012-- |
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Moscow City Day: No Alcohol, French Art, And Festive Fireworks
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| The Russian equivalent of the British Bank Holiday weekend will traditionally celebrate the city day of Moscow. During various events scattered across the entire city no alcohol will be sold, and all drinks will be in plastic bottles. The evening of September 1 will see the festive fireworks, starting at 10.30pm.
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| --31-08-2012-- |
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No More Floating on Rubber Women in Russia
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| Local authorities of the Leningrad region have prohibited holding of the Bubble Baba Challenge - a river race on rubber women, which has a 10-years-old history.
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| --28-08-2012-- |
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Nizhny Novgorod Develops Water and Family Tourism
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| The government of Nizhny Novgorod Region plans to develop its potential as a centre of water and family tourism. The Charskoe Lake in Ardatovsky District will become one of the focal points of a new tourist destination in Russia.
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| --23-08-2012-- |
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Belozersk Celebrates Its 1050th Anniversary
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| The historic town of Belozersk in Vologda Region will celebrate its 1050th anniversary - for the second time in 100 years.
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| --23-08-2012-- |
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A Terrible Volcano Erupts in Russia's Far East
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| The Ivan Grozny (“Ivan the Terrible”) volcano started erupting last week, on Iturup, one of the Kuril islands in Russia's Far East.
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| --21-08-2012-- |
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Biggest Eastern Bridge Opens ahead of APEC Summit
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| On August 1, the biggest cable-braced bridge in the Russian Far East, constructed ahead of the APEC summit due in September, opened for public traffic.
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| --03-08-2012-- |
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Eagle-Meme: A Sculptor From Chelyabinsk Commemorates Me Gusta In a Monument
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| A sculptor from Chelyabinsk in Russia has shown the way to recycle urban sculpture: a headless eagle statue became a monument to Me Gusta meme.
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| --02-08-2012-- |
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Harvard Scientist Rescued After 5 Days in Russian Forest
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| Ignaty Leshchiner, a researcher and lecturer at the Harvard University, was found alive after spending five days in a forest near Moscow.
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| --02-08-2012-- |
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Friday, 13: Heavy Rains Flood Central Moscow Streets
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| Russia appears to be very "deluge-friendly" this week. Today, July 13, several streets in Central Moscow have been flooded.
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| --13-07-2012-- |
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Lenskie Stolby Natural Reserve Is the UNESCO World Heritage Site
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| The unbelievably beautiful, "Gothic" mountains, the remains of mammoths and old Turk writings, and the sand dunes in the middle of taiga - this is the Lenskie Stolby Natural Park and Reserve situated along the banks of the Lena River in Yakutia. The reserve is now on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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| --03-07-2012-- |
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Amusement Park to be Built in Yaroslavl Region
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| The new amusement park is planned to be built in the Yaroslavl region. It will be as big as the world-known Disneyland.
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| --04-06-2012-- |
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Smolensk Fortress Wall to be Included in Guided Tour
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| New tourist route “Key of Russia” will appear in the Smolensk Region. It will run along the Smolensk fortress wall that was built 400 years ago.
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| --03-05-2012-- |
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Russian Volcano Increases Its Activity
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| Russia's northernmost active volcano is churning out ash to a height of 9,500 meters (over 31,000 feet), local services reported on Tuesday.
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| --18-04-2012-- |
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Krasnoyarsk is a New City With One Million Population
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| On Tuesday, April 10, the population of the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk reached one million.
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| --11-04-2012-- |
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Russian Capital to Be Moved to Siberia?
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| The newly appointed governor of the Moscow region, Sergei Shoigu, has proposed to move Russian capital from Moscow to one of Siberian cities.
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| --11-04-2012-- |
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Ethnic Cruises to Appear in Russia
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| Interesting ethnic cruises will be organized in Russia next year.
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| --06-04-2012-- |
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Gastronomic Tourism Is Developing in Russia
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| The famous project “Fairytale Map of Russia” will take part in the developing of culinary tourism in the country. It will combine not only interesting fairytale routes, but offers the information dedicated to Russian traditional food.
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| --03-04-2012-- |
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Festival of Small Towns to Start in St. Petersburg
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| The 7th Festival of small historical towns of the Leningrad region will be held on the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg March 31, 2012. Guests will be acquainted with culture, tourist opportunities and interesting sites of the cities.
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| --15-03-2012-- |
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Annual Jeep Expedition Started around Lake Baikal
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| The annual jeep expedition “Baikal Trophy 2012” started in the settlement of Listvyanka, Irkutsk region. Ten crews decided to take part in the extreme journey across the frozen surface of the lake.
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| --12-03-2012-- |
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Nothing But the Doll
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| Last week, a group of armed robbers broke into a sex shop in St. Petersburg and stole one blow-up sex doll, leaving the shop's receipts without interest.
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| --24-02-2012-- |
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Still No Sex in the USSR: Provocative Wedding Adverts Are Taken Down
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| Russia is renowned for its demure beauty and the notorious "no sex in the USSR". The tradition is staunchily supported by the advertisement control agencies that demand taking down "improper" posters.
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| --31-01-2012-- |
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Snuggle in the Back Seats: St. Petersburg Offers Cheap Cinema Tickets for Valentines Day
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| Several cinemas in St. Petersburg will offer cheap tickets up for grabs on the eve of St. Valentine Day. The tickets will cost around 0.25EUR.
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| --23-01-2012-- |
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Buryatia Invites to Celebrate Buddhist New Year
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| Buryatia is expected to become a popular travel destination due to the celebration of one of the most striking events of this season – Buddhist New Year.
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| --20-01-2012-- |
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Ethnographic Complex to be Built Near Irkutsk
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| New ethnographic complex will appear in Russia in 2012: the Buryat tourist village is planned to be built near the settlement Ust-Ordynsky, 60 kilometres from Irkutsk.
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| --16-01-2012-- |
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Uglich Invites Tourists to Enjoy New Year Holidays
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| An exciting program will be presented to visitors of Uglich during New year holidays.
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| --16-12-2011-- |
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People in Yakutsk Saved "Siberian Hachiko" from Death
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| A dog nicknamed "Siberian Hachiko" was rescued in the city of Yakutsk. The dog guarded the body of its pregnant canine friend for two weeks as temperatures dropped to -50 degrees Celsius.
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| --09-12-2011-- |
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Francisco Goya Exhibition to Open in Perm
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| The exhibition of famous Spanish painter Francisco Goya will be opened tomorrow at Perm Art Gallery. A series of aquatint prints will come to Perm from Chelyabinsk.
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| --06-12-2011-- |
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Kuzbass Chooses Its Seven Wonders
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| A contest “Seven wonders of Kuzbass” takes place in Russia on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the Kemerovo region. The results will be announced on March 1, 2012.
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| --02-12-2011-- |
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The Highest Christmas Tree to Be Set Up in Caucasus
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| The highest Christmas Tree in the Northern Caucasus will be set up in the city of Grozny.
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| --01-12-2011-- |
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Memorial Plaque to Sergey Dovlatov Installed in Ufa
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| Bashkortostan Republic keeps memory of the famous Russian writer Sergey Dovlatov. The memorial plaque has been installed on the house, where Dovlatov spent his childhood.
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| --30-11-2011-- |
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Bryansk Crystal-Glass Museum Again Receives Tourists
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| The Museum of Crystal-Glass in Bryansk has opened its doors after renovation. The museum was built in 1976 and the current reconstruction, estimated at 11 million rubles, is the first in the history.
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| --30-11-2011-- |
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Irkutsk Citizens to Hand Make Felt New Year Presents
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| With the New Year holidays approaching, we already wonder what presents to give to our friends and relatives. So, why not take the citizens of Irkutsk as example and give out felt pressies you've made yourself?
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| --28-11-2011-- |
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Currant Museum to Appear in Kaliningrad Region
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| The museum of currant will appear in Polessky area of Kaliningrad Region. It aims to develop agritourism in the country.
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| --25-11-2011-- |
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Golden Mask Festival Started in Samara
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| The Festival “Golden Mask” has started in Samara. During the week you will see the best performances that became winners or nominees of the famous national award.
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| --23-11-2011-- |
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Five Different Alice in Wonderland to Meet in Magnitogorsk
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| A new exhibition by Alexander Shadrin “Alice in Wonderland” will be opened in Magnitogorsk Art Gallery. Visitors will see five different variations of Alice.
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| --21-11-2011-- |
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Catherine II Wedding Dress Demonstrated in Ulyanovsk
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| The art of theatrical costume has been presented in Ulyanovsk. The highlight of the exhibiton is a replica of the wedding dress of Russian empress Catherine II.
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| --16-11-2011-- |
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Aeroflot is Strengthening its Presence in Russia’s Regions
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| Today Aeroflot, the largest Russian airline, has got five airlines from the Russian technologies state corporation (Rostekhnologii).
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| --15-11-2011-- |
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Special Date for Marriage and Divorce
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| Last Friday became a really crazy day for the world because of unique 11.11.11 date. And Russia hasn't stood aside of that fever.
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| --14-11-2011-- |
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Russia to Send the Olympic Flame into Space
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| Russia plans to make the longest Olympic flame relay ever for the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014, setting several world records.
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| --02-11-2011-- |
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The Seven-billionth Person was Born in Russia
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| Russia announced that the seven-billionth person was born in the country's westernmost city, Kaliningrad. The boy was named Pyotr.
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| --31-10-2011-- |
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A New Life for Steve and Jobs in Yekaterinburg Zoo
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| The Steve Jobs impact has spread well outside the realm on technology - and onto the hares. The two young Patagonian Maras, the first-born offspring of this mammal in a Russian zoo, were named after the legendary Apple CEO.
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| --26-10-2011-- |
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Russia's Largest Aquapark Comes to St. Petersburg
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| Russia's largest aquapark in St. Petersburg plans to welcome visitors before the end of 2011.
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| --23-09-2011-- |
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Double Blast in Makhachkala, 1 Dead, 60 Injured
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| On Thursday, two explosions set off in Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan Republic, near the Ministry of Home Affairs. 61 people were injured, one policeman was killed.
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| --22-09-2011-- |
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Why do Russians Dislike Muscovites?
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| At the beginning of September, Romir research center published the results of the poll, dedicated to an attitude of Russian people towards Muscovites.
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| --16-09-2011-- |
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Big Forest Fires in Russia's Far East
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| Five big forest fires are reported in Russia's Far East on an area of 80.5 hectares. And five more fires have already been extinguished in an area of 186 hectares.
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| --31-08-2011-- |
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Is Altai Territory in Danger after Spacecraft Crash?
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| Ten residents of a south Siberian village have complained of headaches since the Progress M-12M space freighter fell to earth in the region.
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| --26-08-2011-- |
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New River Tourism Programme Starts in Komi Republic
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| A new comfortable touristic motor ship will be launched in Komi Republic. The Pechora river's rout will be opened in 2012.
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| --19-08-2011-- |
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Sharks Attack on People in Russia's Far East
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| Sharks keep in fear inhabitants of the Far East territory, two seriously injured people just in two days!
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| --18-08-2011-- |
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Elbrus Region is Ready for Accepting Tourists
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| In September the rebuilt cable road will be opened in Elbrus region, so the next holiday season will be ready to welcome guests and downhill skiers.
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| --16-08-2011-- |
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Astrakhan to Tell Tourists about Watermelons
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| Astrakhan State Culture Preserve Museum opens the tourism rout named "The Generosity of Astrakhan lands", which will tell tourists about watermelon's cultivation.
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| --15-08-2011-- |
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The First Aquapark in Pskov to Appear in 2013
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| The "Uno-Trade-Invest" company has begun the building of a big retail park with the first aquapark in Pskov. The building is planned to be finished in 2013.
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| --12-08-2011-- |
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The Passenger of Crushed An-24 is Rewarded for Courage
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| Tomsk authorities have rewarded Andrei Motorykin, the passenger of An-24 plane, who helped to rescue injured people after the plane's emergency landing on the river Ob.
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| --11-08-2011-- |
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Putin Hunts Treasures in "Russian Atlantis"
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| On Wednesday Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin traveled to the Taman Peninsula in Krasnodar region to perform yet another of his trademark adventure activities and scuba dive at a site known as the Russian Atlantis.
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| --11-08-2011-- |
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First Alien Monument Appears in Russia
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| Russias first ever monument to an extraterrestrial has been set up in the Perm Territory.
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| --01-08-2011-- |
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In Kuban a 10-year-old Schoolboy Has Saved a Drowning Child
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| In gratitude to the little hero, the child's mother presented him a game console.
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| --27-07-2011-- |
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