KommersantOnline Media OutletLost independenceMaterialsInfoFound 427 materialsBy relevanceOldest firstNewest firstBy relevanceKommersant·Aug 1, 2011Latvia did not issue visas to the Abkhaz KVN teamPlayers of the KVN team “Narts from Abkhazia” were denied Latvian visas, according to the official website of the Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Riga explained its decision by the provision of false documents by Abkhaz citizens. The KVN team players submitted documents to the Latvian Embassy in Russia.Our archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011Two wheels - a pairBosco di Ciliegi and "Rain" merged in a single bike ride The capital's summer social life is increasingly integrated into public spaces. On Saturday, the “Bicycle Moscow” event took place in the Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure. The idea of putting the secular public on eco-friendly two-wheeled transport almost simultaneously came to the minds of the Dozhd TV channel and the Bosco di Ciliegi company (the latter allocated 200 bicycles for this purpose).Антон ЖелновOur archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011"Medvedev tells tales about the greatness of the fleet"Who should be held accountable for the tragedy on the Moscow River, how bloggers see the ideal state structure, and how Blagoveshchensk survived the hurricane - in the traditional review from Oleg Filimonov. The death of people on the Moscow River was the focus of bloggers' attention all Sunday and Monday morning. Actor Stanislav Sadalsky reflects : “In the evening news: Medvedev tells tales about the greatness of the fleet.Олег ФилимоновOur archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011About State officials calling themselves military officials275 YEARS AGO 253 1 min. ... Just last year, 1731, Our Personal Decree confirmed that all of Our civil servants should be called those civil ranks, and not military ones, in which those civil ranks are located. And now We have been informed that even to this day, contrary to Our decrees, some civil servants are called military ranks, in which ranks those civil ranks are acquired.Our archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011PedalRating 157 1 min. ... Summer is the time for the most favorite transport of childhood, the bicycle. If the streets near your home are no longer inspiring, then it’s time to start experimenting. The portal cnngo.com has compiled a list of the most unusual cycling routes in the world. One of them is a bike tour around the city of Udaipur in India (Rajasthan state).Our archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011Conversation in front of witnessesOleg Dubina and Igor Didenko were interrogated in the case of Yulia Tymoshenko On Friday, the Pechersky District Court of Kyiv questioned the former head of Naftogaz of Ukraine Oleg Dubina and his first deputy Igor Didenko as witnesses in the case of abuse of power by ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Mr Dubina confirmed to the court that he considered the directives to be an agreed government decision. In turn, Mr.Елена ГедаOur archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011Who else needs to be certified?Joint project of Kommersant FM and Kommersant Vlast magazine Recertification in the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been completed.Our archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011The banker doesn't want to be a writerWITH A CLAIMS FOR LIFE The owner of the National Reserve Bank (NRB) and publisher of Novaya Gazeta, Alexander Lebedev, has once again decided to sue the media. This time he filed a lawsuit against the publication “Top Secret” because of the article “Capitalist Scandalist.” The amount of the claim is 30 million rubles. According to Lebedev's adviser Artem Artemov, the article contains a statement that the banker is the author of the novel "666.Our archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011Flights canceled at Boryspil due to pilots' strikeToday, August 1, morning flights to Donetsk, Simferopol and Odessa from Boryspil were canceled or postponed due to a strike by Aerosvit Boeing pilots. Passengers arrived at terminal A early in the morning, planning to fly to the eastern region of the country and south at 9.00 and 9.10. Until now, none of these flights have been sent. As Boryspil employees report over the public address system, the reason for the emergency is that the pilots refuse to fly.Our archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011Extremism will be fought interdepartmentallyDmitry Medvedev coordinated efforts In order to strengthen the fight against extremism, President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday created a special interdepartmental commission that will coordinate federal authorities and their interaction with regions, municipalities and public organizations. On Friday, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Rashid Nurgaliev, held the first meeting of the commission.Ирина Граник; Александр Жеглов; Софья МоховаOur archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011Republicans were left without defaultThe White House reached an agreement with the opposition US President Barack Obama announced that the administration had reached an agreement with the leaders of the Republican opposition in Congress. The agreement, which has already been supported by representatives of both parties, provides for a gradual increase in the United States debt limit and avoids declaring a technical default.Кирилл Белянинов; Нью-ЙоркOur archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011The court arrested the property of the former first vice-president of the Bank of MoscowThe Tverskoy Court of Moscow has seized the accounts of former top manager of the Bank of Moscow Dmitry Akulinin. Akulinin and the ex-head of the bank Andrei Borodin, who is now abroad, are accused of abuse of power (Part 1 of Article 201 of the Criminal Code). This is stated in the court ruling, available to RIA Novosti .Our archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011Gasoline will be reduced in price by eight figuresThe Ministry of Energy has adapted the tax regime to high oil prices The main parameters of the new tax regime for the oil industry "60-66" may be revised. This conclusion can be drawn from Friday’s statement by Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko that the increased export duty on gasoline will be canceled when fuel reserves at oil depots reach pre-crisis levels.Александр ГудковOur archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011Business on cyclones, or the Dyson success storyThe main role in the success story of James Dyson was played by a creative approach, say Mikhail Khomich and Yuri Mitin. The desire to solve everyday problems with the help of his own inventions ultimately allowed Dyson to create a unique business producing high-tech devices. Mikhail Khomich, teacher of economics of innovation, Moscow State University. Lomonosov: James Dyson, a young graduate of the Royal College of Art in England, was working for a local engineering company.Our archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionKommersant·Aug 1, 2011The Russian team swam on womenOf the 33 Russians, only Anastasia Zueva and Yulia Efimova won medals in swimming World Aquatics Championships One gold and three silver medals earned through the efforts of Anastasia Zueva (back) and Yulia Efimova (breaststroke) - this is the result of the performance of the Russian swimming team of 33 people at the World Aquatics Championships that ended yesterday in China. Yesterday Yulia Efimova won her second silver in the 50-meter distance.Валерия МироноваOur archive does not currently contain the full version of this documentPreserved copyLink to original versionPrevious123...29NextShow more