Exercises "Caucasus-2012" 9 photos

The strategic command and staff exercises "Caucasus-2012" take place from September 17 to 23 at four training grounds and in the waters of the Black and Caspian Seas. About 8,000 people, more than 200 combat vehicles, about 100 artillery pieces, and about 10 warships and boats are involved in the maneuvers.

Third “March of Millions” 47 photos

The third opposition “March of Millions” took place in Moscow on Saturday. The Moscow City Hall authorized the event with the participation of 25,000 people. Sergei Udaltsov estimated on Twitter the number of participants at 150,000 people; the rally hosts Ilya Yashin and Isabel Makgoeva announced from the stage about 100,000 people gathered.

Gennady Gudkov was deprived of his mandate 19 photos

Today, at a plenary meeting of the State Duma, the issue of depriving Gennady Gudkov of his parliamentary powers was considered. While discussion and voting were going on in the hall, Gudkov’s opponents were picketing at the entrance to the building. Read more at Vedomosti.ru

Test drive Skoda Rapide 14 photos

The Friday correspondent drove a Czech car “from Germans to Slavs” and found out which hero was missing in Hasek’s famous novel Photo: Skoda Auto Read more on Vedomosti.ru

New iPhone 5 9 photo

On September 12 in San Francisco, Apple CEO Tim Cook presented the world with a new generation Apple smartphone

New Ford Mondeo 9 photos

The car will be produced in three body types, in a minimalist version with a three-cylinder engine and in an all-wheel drive version with a diesel engine Photo: Ford Motor Read more on Vedomosti.ru

Putin at the Flight of Hope 9 photos

On September 5, 2012, Vladimir Putin took part in a scientific experiment as part of the “Flight of Hope” project aimed at preserving a rare species of crane - the Siberian Crane, the goal of which was to show the birds raised in the nursery the flight route. While at the helm of a motorized hang glider, which the birds mistake for their leader, Vladimir Putin made three flights - the first was an introductory flight, and the other two were with the birds.

Mazda6 station wagon 5 photos

Mazda will present the Mazda6 station wagon at the Paris Motor Show. The Mazda6 sedan was first shown at the Moscow Motor Show MIAS 2012. The design of the flagship series is made in the corporate style of KODO - Soul of Motion. The station wagon will feature a new 2.2 liter diesel engine that meets Euro 6 emission standards Photo: Mazda Motor Read more on Vedomosti.ru

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