The Pussy Riot group grew in size and promised to hold new protests. Members of the updated punk band spoke about this in an interview with Reuters on the eve of the court verdict. “At first there was a lull after the arrests, but then over time the group became much larger,” said one of the members of the group, nicknamed Balaklava, suggesting that this happened in the wake of support for the arrested.

The Russian gas giant Gazprom has begun preparations to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the joint-stock company. The concern announced a competition for organizing and holding the holiday, which will be held at the State Kremlin Palace. The event will take place in the first quarter of 2013. The amount that Gazprom will spend on the anniversary has not yet been disclosed; it will be formed based on the results of proposals, Interfax reports .

photo ITAR-TASS The decision was made to improve the image of the capital's mayor Sergei Sobyanin Moscow authorities are refusing to use paving slabs. The capital's mayor's office has decided to no longer pave sidewalks with tiles in order to save budget funds. about this on Thursday . told RIA Novosti A source in the city administration “In order to save budget funds, it was decided that no more tiles will be laid in Moscow.

An action of solidarity with Pussy Riot of unprecedented scale: bohemian readers in Manhattan, a fashionable play in London, an air paddy wagon in Vilnius and Russian embassies occupied by pickets around the world Judge Marina Syrova of the Khamovnichesky Court of Moscow will begin announcing the verdict to three members of the Pussy Riot group on Friday, August 17, at 15:00.

photo by Fotobank/Getty Images Legendary financier Joseph Ackermann may join the board of directors of the Russian Financial Agency Josef Ackermann, the former president of Deutsche Bank and one of the world's most famous financiers, may join the leadership of the Russian Financial Agency, a source close to the Russian government told Forbes. Deputy Minister of Finance Sergei Storchak confirmed this information.

The international rating agency Fitch has confirmed the long-term issuer default ratings (IDR) of the Russian Federation in foreign and local currencies at the level of “BBB” with a “stable” outlook, the agency said in a press release . Russia's short-term IDR in foreign currency is confirmed at the level of 'F3', the ceiling of the country rating is 'BBB+'.

The scheme is standard: people bring things in good condition that they no longer need to the Shop of Joys, and visitors can receive them in exchange for donations. The money raised goes to charity - How do I like this skirt? — Should I take these Prada sandals? Brand new! - Oh, I’ve been dreaming about such a costume for my daughter for a long time! And such shopping excitement lasts all day in the “Lavenka of Joys”.

Review of world media. How to stop hunger epidemics in Africa? Can Bill Gates reinvent the toilet? How to survive a kangaroo attack? Africa In fact, every year new humanitarian disasters occur in various regions of Africa: droughts, food shortages and constant military conflicts lead to epidemics of hunger.

August 16, 2012 Technologies Mode for the visually impaired Speech synthesis “Marusya” works Listen Share Add to favorites Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: tablet and its stylus # Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Forbes newsletter The most important things about finance, investment, business and technology Copy link Share Add to favorites Speech synthesis “Marusya” works Listen Mode for the visually impaired

photo by Max Novikov for Forbes Three steps that will increase the efficiency of the savings system and, in the future, abandon the distribution system (End. Beginning - about why the funded pension system in Russia does not work - see here .) The funded system can become a reliable basis for pension provision for Russian citizens, of course, subject to serious reforms. There are three ways to solve the pension problem.

photo by Fotobank/Getty Images Google saves about $1 billion a year by using foreign jurisdictions. How to apply this experience? Earning money is not enough; you need to be able to save it and reduce expenses. And taxes are the same expenses. Everyone knows: until you personally receive income, you are not required to pay taxes! This statement forms the basis of the philosophy of tax optimization of personal income.

Photo by Fotobank/Getty Images Victory at any cost, the desire to show strength, unwillingness to bargain - how to properly resist all this? It is appropriate to begin any discussion about business practices with Mark Twain’s statement: “All generalizations are false, including this one.” Therefore, I will immediately make a reservation that my notes on the peculiarities of negotiations “in Russian” do not pretend to be a study of the Russian management model.

photo REUTERS 2012 Events in the Middle East put an end to twenty years of relative certainty in world politics Bashar al-Assad could hardly have dreamed of such fame. The son of a dictator, he did not want to follow in his father’s footsteps - his older brother, who died in a car accident, was targeted as the heir - and wanted to be friends with the powers that be.

photo by RIA Novosti Russian shareholders of Vimpelcom, in conflict with the Norwegian Telenor, increased their stake in the telecommunications holding to 40.5%. The transaction amount was $3.6 billion The Altimo company, which manages the telecommunications assets of Alfa Group, bought 305 million ordinary shares of Vimpelcom Ltd.

The unsuccessful launch of the Express-MD2 and Telkom-3 communications satellites into orbit using the Proton-M launch vehicle is associated with the emergency operation of the Briz-M upper stage caused by a production problem, the head of Roscosmos Vladimir confirmed to reporters on Thursday Popovkin. “The interdepartmental commission began working on August 7, and within ten days it was established - let’s say boldly - the cause of the accident,” RIA Novosti quotes Popovkin .