December 2012

Adoption Ban Law Comes Into Force In Russia

2012/12/31

MOSCOW, January 1 (RIA Novosti) - A controversial law which in particular bans adoption of Russian children by American families is coming into force in Russia on Tuesday.The adoption ban, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 28, is part of Russia’s response to the US Magnitsky Act, which was signed into law by US President...

Getting Childrens Health Stronger, Siberian Style

2012/12/31

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Moscow Police Release Unsanctioned Rally Participants

2012/12/31

MOSCOW, January 1 (RIA Novosti) - Russian police have released all participants of an unsanctioned protest rally detained on December 31 in downtown Moscow’s Triumfalnaya Square, the Interior Ministry reported on Tuesday.“All detainees have been released,” the ministry said.On Monday, it was reported that police detained some 25 protesters,...

President Putin Addresses Russians on New Year

2012/12/31

MOSCOW, January 1 (RIA Novosti) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed the nation minutes before the end of the year 2012, dedicating his speech to family values and patriotism.“We are saying goodbye to 2012 which becomes history. This was an important year for our country. I would like to sincerely thank you all for your efforts,...

Moscow Police Disperse Unsanctioned Rally

2012/12/31

MOSCOW, December 31 (RIA Novosti) - Writer and radical protest leader Eduard Limonov, the head of the unregistered Other Russia party, was detained along with several dozen other demonstrators on Monday at a traditional Strategy-31 protest rally that has now ended in Moscow’s Triumfalnaya Square."About 50 people took part in the unsanctioned...

Russia Approves Stiffer Illegal Immigration Penalties

2012/12/31

MOSCOW, December 31 (RIA Novosti) – The punishment for those who organize illegal immigration into Russia just got tougher under new amendments to the Criminal Code signed by President Vladimir Putin.Those responsible for organizing the illegal entry of non-citizens into Russia, their stay in the country or their transit through it now face...

Russia's Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Kobets Dies

2012/12/31

MOSCOW, December 31 (RIA Novosti) – Former-Deputy Defense Minister, and General of the Russian Army, Konstantin Kobets, has died in Moscow at the age of 73, Russia's Defense Ministry Press Office confirmed on Monday.“The funeral for General of the Army Kobets will take place on January 2,” the press release adds. Defense Minister Shoigu...

Kremlin: August 1 to be Russia’s WWI Remembrance Day

2012/12/31

MOSCOW, December 31 (RIA Novosti) - August 1 will be the date on which, each year, Russia remembers its soldiers who fell during the First World War, the Kremlin Press Service announced on Monday.“The following changes are introduced to the Federal Law on Days of Military Glory and Remembrance Days in Russia, adding the date of August 1...

Nuclear Town Zoo Celebrates 'Year of the Snake'

2012/12/31

TOMSK, December 31 (RIA Novosti) – A zoo in the closed nuclear town of Seversk, near Tomsk in Siberia, is marking the New Year by unveiling the latest additions to its reptile exhibit, four strikingly colored snakes.According to the Chinese horoscope, 2013 is the year of the black water snake.“Seversk Zoo will unveil the latest inhabitants...

Meanwhile In the Subway of Saint Petersburg

2012/12/30

This video was shot in Gorkovskaya subway station of St. Petersburg. We are not going to comment this somehow and try to give any explanations, just see and conclude on this yourself.Advertisement: What is happening there, do you think?link your site above!See more of English Russia:...

Committee: Runway 'Not a Factor' in Fatal Moscow Plane Crash

2012/12/30

MOSCOW, December 31 (RIA Novosti) – The fatal plane crash at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport on Saturday was not due to the condition of the runway, the Interstate Aviation Committee said on Monday.According to a statement by the Interstate Aviation Committee released on Monday, the runway at Vnukovo, Moscow's third-busiest airport, was cleaned...

Over 128,000 Russian Policemen to Maintain Order on New Year

2012/12/30

MOSCOW, December 31 (RIA Novosti) - Over 128,000 policemen will be providing security across Russia during the New Year’s celebrations on December 31 and January 1, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.“Over 22,000 New Year’s festive events will be held across the country on the night between December 31 and January 1. About 7.5 million...

In the Felt World

2012/12/30

Irina Andreeva is someone who creates an amazing world from felt objects. She seeks for inspiration in special places, abandoned houses and gets it from nature. Her personal exhibition has recently opened in the city of Izhevsk.Advertisement: link your site above!See more of English Russia:...