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.

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?

The museum of currant will appear in Polessky area of Kaliningrad Region. It aims to develop agritourism in the country.

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.

Workers of the local manganese production facility in the Kemerovo region, Siberia, have discovered and saved an injured flamingo.

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.

Tomsk Philharmonic will organize a series of concerts for pregnant women. Music experts have selected special compositions, which have a positive effect on child development.

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.

St. Petersburg authorities plan to open cadet corps for girls after 2012.