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New Service from Russian Railways
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| The Russian Railways has launched a new service available from May 21, 2012 – passengers will be able to buy train tickets on credit.
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| --12-05-2012-- |
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Bookcrossing in Russian Airports
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| Bookcrossing – book exchange between people - is becoming more and more popular in Russia. Yekaterinburg International Airport “Koltsovo” now offers passengers to share their books with other strangers.
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| --10-05-2012-- |
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Meet Marquez in Moscow Metro
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| Moscow metro will launch a special version of the "Poetry in Metro" train, dedicated to selected works from Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
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| --20-04-2012-- |
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Railway Ticket Offices Equipped with Payment Terminals
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| In 2011, 183 more railway ticket offices in Russia have been equipped with integrated payment terminals, which allow passengers to pay for long-distance train tickets with plastic cards VISA and MasterCard.
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| --13-03-2012-- |
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Electric Car Charging Stations to Appear in Moscow
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| A new network of charging stations for electirc vehicles will be oficially opened tomorrow, February 28, 2012.
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| --27-02-2012-- |
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Aeroflot’s Menu Recognized as One of the Best
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| Aeroflot’s onboard menu has been recognized as one of the best in the world according to famous American online newspaper The Huffington Post.
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| --03-02-2012-- |
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Information on Subway Traffic Jams to Appear in Moscow Metro
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| Special boards with information on subway congestion will be installed in Moscow.
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| --11-01-2012-- |
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New Metro Station Appeared in St. Petersburg
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| New station “Admiralteyskaya” appeared in St. Petersburg. It is located not far from famous city attractions – the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Admiralty.
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| --10-01-2012-- |
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Extension of Public Transport Services on the New Year's Day
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| Regular public transport in Moscow will extend operating hours during New Year's Day celebrations.
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| --22-12-2011-- |
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Top-10 Car Makes and Models Most Popular Among Moscow Car Thieves
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| Independently of each other, two Russian companies published their surveys of the cars most popular among Moscow car thieves. The Japanese makes - Honda, Mazda, and Toyota - top both lists.
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| --20-12-2011-- |
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Russian Railways to Sell Tickets via Internet
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| Starting December 15, the Russian Railways is going to sell international train tickets over the Internet.
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| --15-12-2011-- |
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Three New Metro Stations to Open Today in Moscow
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| The opening of three new stations in Moscow metro will take place today, December 2. “Borisovo”, “Shipilovskaya” and “Zyablikovo” will start working on the Liublinsko-Dmitrovskaya line.
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| --02-12-2011-- |
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Fines for Driving Offences to be Delivered by Email
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| Moscow authorities suggested to compile a database of drivers' emails, to wirelessly deliver invoices for driving offences.
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| --28-11-2011-- |
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Moscow Airport Offers Check-In via Skype
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| Sheremetyevo International Airport has launched a new service – flight chek-in via Skype video call.
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| --24-11-2011-- |
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Price for Metro Pass will Stay the Same in 2012
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| Tariffs for travelling in Moscow metro in 2012 won’t be increased, they will remain on the level of the current year.
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| --22-11-2011-- |
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Road Closures and Restrictions in St. Petersburg, 19 November - 15 December 2011
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| The authorities of St. Petersburg have restricted areas of the city for transport access between November 19 and December 15. Traffic will either be one-way, or altogether stopped.
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| --18-11-2011-- |
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Russian Metro Started Speak English
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| “International Metro Week” has started in St.Petersburg. During November 14-20 all train announcements will be duplicated in English for the comfort of foreign tourists.
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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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Fire Destroyed a Famous Cruise Ship in Moscow
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| On Monday evening, after a thirteen hour struggle by firefighters, a fire on a passenger vessel moored at a Moscow river port was finally put out.
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| --15-11-2011-- |
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Free Internet Offered by Krasnodar Airport
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| New service is provided by the airport in Krasnodar. Now passengers can enjoy free internet acess.
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| --11-11-2011-- |
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Snow Paralyzed Traffic in Moscow
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| First snow that came to the capital has caused huge traffic jams.
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| --09-11-2011-- |
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Transaero Airlines to Acquire the Largest Jets in the World
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| The Transaero airlines has signed a memorandum on mutual understanding on acquiring four air jets A 380, the largest jets in the world.
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| --31-10-2011-- |
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First Underground Museum to Appear in Moscow
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| The first subterranean museum can be opened in Moscow metro. It is expected to appear on the territory of the new station “Volkhonka”, near the Pushkin Museum.
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| --31-10-2011-- |
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Bicycle Parking Lots to Emerge in Vologda
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| New parking spots will be available for bicyclists in Vologda, where this form of transport is highly popular
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| --27-10-2011-- |
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A Fire on Moscow Underground May Lead to Strict Passport Control Measures
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| A fire that broke out this morning on Moscow Underground is likely to lead to tightening the security, including passport control.
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| --26-10-2011-- |
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Park Kultury Moscow Metro Station to Open in 2012
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| Having been closed since February 2011, the Park Kultury metro station was expected to open just days before the New Year. Now the authorities move the date forward - to some time in 2012.
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| --26-10-2011-- |
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Tickets for Russian Trains Can be Bought Over the Phone
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| A new service has started on October 17 – now you can book your ticket for a long-distance train using the phone of the Russian Railways (RzhD) information centre.
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| --25-10-2011-- |
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“Aeroflot” Offers Free Ski Equipment Carriage
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| Moscow air company has a special offer for passengers – during the period from November 1 till March 31 it will be allowed to carry ski equipment weighing up to 23 kg for free.
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| --19-10-2011-- |
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Aeroflot to Transfer Sochi 2014 Olympics Guests by Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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| Russian airliner Aeroflot will get two Boeing 787 Dreamliner before the start of XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi in leasing, reports Interfax. These two Dreamliners are additional to 22 jets, which Aeroflot will get from Boeing according to a signed contract.
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| --13-10-2011-- |
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A Car Park for Caravans Has Appeared in Moscow
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| The first car park for caravans has been opened in Moscow, Sokolniki Park. It is fully equipped and mostly designed for foreign tourists, who prefer this way of travel.
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| --06-10-2011-- |
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Electronic Displays to Tell Drivers about Traffic Jams
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| From October 5 Moscow auto drivers will be informed about traffic jams on the roads and about available parking places in the nearest areas on electronic displays. First the innovation will appear in the six Moscow streets, another 46 displays will be set up all over the capital by the end of the month.
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| --04-10-2011-- |
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Syrian Airlines to Buy Tupolev Air Jets
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| Russian companies Tupolev, the plant Aviastar-SP and Syrian airline Syrianair have signed a memorandum of intent on supplying Tu-204SM passenger jets.
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| --28-09-2011-- |
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Cars in Kostroma Will Be Replaced by Horse-Drawn Carriages
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| The government of Kostroma has suggested a transport reform to turn a historical part of the town into pedestrian area. Traditional vehicles will be changed for a “horse taxi”.
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| --27-09-2011-- |
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Moscow Bomb Alert Is Off (Or, Much Ado about a Can of Paint)
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| Following a terrorist attack in Makhachkala in Dagestan, Moscow was on red alert this evening - but the device turned out to be a can of paint, with wires attached to it.
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| --23-09-2011-- |
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Aeroflot Passengers Will Dine on Foie Gras and Jack Daniels Beef
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| Aeroflot air company offers a selection of delicate dishes to passengers. A special menu was created by chefs from a well-known restaurants.
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| --20-09-2011-- |
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A New Transport Complex To Be Built In Adler
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| A new modern railway station will have been built by 2012. The foundation of the station is held within the bounds of preparation for the Olympic Games 2014.
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| --30-08-2011-- |
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Russian Railways to invest 6,440 mln $ in the Trans-Siberian Railway
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| The State company Russian Railways is to invest 193 billion Rubles (6,440 mln $) into development of the Trans-Siberian Railway in 2011-2015.
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| --19-08-2011-- |
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India is Interested in Russian Sukhoi Business Jet
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| Sukhoi Civil Aircraft has signed an agreement on intention on supplying 10 Sukhoi Business Jet in VIP configuration with an Indian leasing company Aviotech at International Aviation and Space salon MAKS 2011.
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| --18-08-2011-- |
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Two New Train Routes Will Appear Soon
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| Russian Railways are planning to open two new high-speed train routes: Moscow-Berlin and Moscow-Kiev.
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| --02-08-2011-- |
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Russia Mourns the Victims of the Bulgaria Ship Accident
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| The sinking of the Bulgaria ship on the river Volga on Sunday astonished the nation. Tuesday, 12 July, is named the day of national mourning. The death toll is currently 71.
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| --12-07-2011-- |
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300 000 Lada Cars Sold
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| In the first six month of this year the Volga Automobile plant sold about 300 000 Lada cars in Russia.
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| --04-07-2011-- |
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Aeroflot to be Privatized
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| Russian airline Aeroflot may enter a program of privatization of the Russia government. According to Alexei Kudrin, Finance Minister, Aeroflot may be privatized in the next 3-5 years.
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| --27-06-2011-- |
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Russia to Get Rid of Tu-134
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| Russian Transportation Ministry will ban flights of Tu-134 next year. The planes will be taken out of service following the crash that killed 45 people.
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| --24-06-2011-- |
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Siemens to Supply Russia with 8 more Trains
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| The Russian Railways (RZhD), government owned national rail carrier, expects to sign a contract with Siemens for the supply of eight Sapsan trains.
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| --16-06-2011-- |
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Aeroflot Increases Fuel Surcharge
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| Aeroflot air company has increased fuel surcharge on international long-haul flights. From June, 15th size of YQ on lines to Asia and America inrcreases from EU70 to EU90 for each flight segment in addition to basing fare and other charges.
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| --10-06-2011-- |
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No smoking action in suburban trains: candies for cigarettes
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| Transport police carries out an exchange action on May, 31: cigarettes are changer for candies in suburban trains. An action is coincided with World No Tobacco day.
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| --31-05-2011-- |
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Siemens and Hyundai to Construct Moscow Subway
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| German's Siemens and Korea's Hyundai offered the government of Moscow to develop some areas of capital's subway.
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| --25-05-2011-- |
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