Faberge may be world-renowned for eggs, but this is surely beyond a yolk. The Faberge Museum in Baden-Baden shelled out a jaw-dropping $1 million for an unsavory composition by the Russian jewelers: the firm never again produced anything of the kind. So move over, dainty bejeweled Easter pieces. In this 1905 combo, we see a [...]
Archives: 24 November 2011
November 24, 2011
November 24, 2011
Rule change good for banks but bad for savers
Finance Ministry plans to help Russian banks with their liquidity aren’t going to go down well with the country’s savers. The proposal would curb withdrawals from bank accounts, and would be added as a new line in all contracts between depositors and the banks. “The massive withdrawal of deposits before the repayment period leads to [...]
November 24, 2011
Small airlines kicked out with safety standards up
New technical requirements for civil aviation could put smaller Russian airlines out of business. Russian Transport Minister Igor Levitin says, “about 30 airlines would probably fail to renew their certificates of airworthiness this year”. New regulations, which include providing, ground proximity warning apparatus on all planes comes into effect next year. The measures are seen [...]
November 24, 2011
November 24, 2011
Putin: Perils of a piecemeal parliament
Vladimir Putin has underlined the critical importance of the United Russia party getting the maximum number of votes in December’s elections. Otherwise, he said, parliament will stop being effective, with catastrophic results for Russia. The prime minister issued his warning while meeting the leaders of United Russia’s faction in the State Duma on Thursday. Vladimir [...]
November 24, 2011
ISS team feeling gravity’s pull after six-month mission
Just back from a long stint in space, ISS cosmonauts have shared with journalists their experiences of a tense mission prolonged by the Progress-M’s unexpected crash. The re-supply module Progress-M crashed after its launch in late August, shattering both plans and hopes. The ship was supposed to bring the cosmonauts vital supplies of food and [...]
November 24, 2011
Rebel arts: Occupy seek studio space
Art has always flourished on the fertile ground of protest and revolution so it’s perhaps no surprise that Occupy Wall Street art and culture activists are looking to get their own permanent art space. Artists form one of the largest groups within the movement and have been behind most of Occupy Wall Street’s creative posters, [...]
November 24, 2011
Tsereteli Art Gallery – home to all things extravagant
Join RT on tour around Moscow’s most controversial museum – the place where historical design meets modern art. If the18th century mansion that hosts the museum is seen as one of the city’s architectural gems, the artistic works inside are plagued by controversy. Opened in 2001, it is known as the Tsereteli Art Gallery and [...]
November 24, 2011
Watch out! Tandem! Anti-Putin road signs outrage authorities
Unusual street signs have begun to pop up around central Moscow, carrying a host of different political messages. RT found out who is behind the exciting campaign. In a sleepy Moscow suburb lurks the leader of a guerilla insurgency. Hiding in plain view, this head of a self-proclaimed resistance movement asks to be identified by [...]
November 24, 2011
Syria unrest: Arab League ponders sanctions in Cairo
As the death toll continues to rise with Egypt’s military rulers refusing to step down, the Arab League has chosen Cairo as the perfect destination to discuss possible sanctions against Syria for not implementing its own peace plan. Damascus has been given 24 hours to sign a protocol allowing Arab League observers into the country [...]
November 24, 2011
Romania Votes To Kill Strays
Romania Votes To Kill Strays The Associated Press Published: November 23, 2011 (Issue # 1684) BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian lawmakers voted Tuesday to make it legal to euthanize the thousands of stray dogs that roam the country’s streets, angering animal rights activists who have lobbied for months to stop the measure. Bucharest alone is home [...]
November 24, 2011
S. Korea-U.S. Trade Deal Leads to Tears and Scuffles
S. Korea-U.S. Trade Deal Leads to Tears and Scuffles The Associated Press Published: November 23, 2011 (Issue # 1684) SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s ruling party forced a long-stalled free trade deal with the United States through parliament Tuesday, enraging opposition lawmakers who blasted their political rivals with tear gas. South Korean lawmakers voted [...]
November 24, 2011
Medvedev: Russia will deploy deterrent to Nato missile shield
Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev has spoken out against American and Nato plans for a missile defence system. Although western officials say the system is not targeted at Russia, Medvedev says Russia will respond by deploying missiles of its own, and possibly by pulling out of strategic arms reduction negotiations
November 24, 2011
Is There A Santa Claus in Russia?
I was drinking my morning cup of coffee thinking about Santa Claus! Does Russia have a Santa Claus? The answer is yes! We in America believe that Santa Claus lives at the North Pole! Then on the 25th of December he delivers gifts to all the children in the world! (link to north pole) Santa [...]