REGIONS The forcible seizure of a municipal enterprise took place in the Saratov region. For the first time, a communal office, the city's cash settlement center, became the object of an armed conflict. With the help of a private security firm, the new mayor, nominated... The forcible seizure of a municipal enterprise took place in the Saratov region. For the first time, a communal office, the city's cash settlement center, became the object of an armed conflict.

RECENT HISTORY The year 2005 began with the Orange Revolution and the victory of justice in yet another European country. And it ends with a new split in Europe, symbolized by the gas conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This conflict is truly a symbol... The year 2005 began with the Orange Revolution and the victory of justice in yet another European country. And it ends with a new split in Europe, symbolized by the gas conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

MERCY In the New Year, all children make wishes. And some of them dream of a doll, someone of a typewriter. But there are those among them who always make only one wish - to find dad and mom. Nobody knows exactly how many orphans there are in Russia. By the most... In the New Year, all children make wishes. And some of them dream of a doll, someone of a typewriter. But there are those among them who always make only one wish - to find dad and mom.

POWER On December 31, all Russian citizens rested. Of course, there were exceptions, although rare. Emergency doctors and rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, blast furnace workers and railway workers, bus and tram drivers worked. The electricians held the voltage, the gas workers were preparing ... On December 31, all Russian citizens rested. Of course, there were exceptions, although rare.

PAYING FOR A SCAM Everything the ministers say about inflation means nothing. Because after the ministers, their deputies in the regions speak and announce: now listen here. And they announce: in the Voronezh region, housing and communal services will rise in price by 20%.... Everything the ministers say about inflation means nothing. Because after the ministers, their deputies in the regions speak and announce: now listen here.

FINANCE Even in prosperous Moscow, after waiting for the end of the elections, the payment for housing and communal services was immediately increased by 15%. In Chelyabinsk, the growth was 20%, and in Sterlitamak (Bashkiria) a rally has already been held in front of the city administration building: ... Even in prosperous Moscow, after waiting for the end of the elections, the payment for housing and communal services was immediately increased by 15%.

SPECIAL REPORT Novosokolniki seems to have frozen somewhere in the Soviet era: the central street of Lenin, a greenish monument to him in front of the House of Culture. Romantically looking into the distance, a bronze partisan with a machine gun, rare Zhiguli and bicycles among snowdrifts... Novosokolniki seems to have frozen somewhere in the Soviet era: the central street of Lenin, a greenish monument to him in front of the House of Culture.

COURT YES CASE The UIN system of the Voronezh region summed up the annual results. The first of them: there are no empty places in pre-trial detention centers. The number of prisoners in colonies and prisons increased by 13% over the year, reaching 10,155 convicts, but there were no more seats.... The UIN system of the Voronezh region summed up the annual results. The first of them: there are no empty places in pre-trial detention centers.

MOSCOW OBSERVER On Tuesday, at about two o'clock in the afternoon, trading on the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MVB) was terminated ahead of schedule. Turned off the light. The reason for the kurtosis was first seen in the long-promised "frosty" blackouts. The only thing that was not clear was... On Tuesday, at about two o'clock in the afternoon, trading on the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MVB) was terminated ahead of schedule. Turned off the light.

CORNER LAND TatarstanFRESH-ICED REGION In Kazan - thirty-three, in the republic - up to forty, and on average the temperature is normal - thirty-six and six. Only with a minus. Not everyone noticed this sharp cooling. Bears in the Kazan zoo as... Tatarstan FRESH-ICED REGION In Kazan - thirty-three, in the republic - up to forty, and on average the temperature is normal - thirty-six and six. Only with a minus. Not everyone noticed this sharp cooling.

MEDICINE Fourteen cases of human infection with the bird flu virus have been identified in Turkey. Experts predict that the country's financial losses from this scourge will amount to $1.5 billion. Israel hospitalizes first patient with suspected... Fourteen cases of human infection with the bird flu virus have been identified in Turkey. Experts predict that the country's financial losses from this scourge will amount to $1.5 billion.

MOSCOW OBSERVER Vladislav BOLOV, head of the All-Russian Center for Monitoring and Forecasting Emergencies of the Russian Emergencies Ministry: - Against the backdrop of global climate change, the number of anomalies and their depth have sharply increased. Now a vast ...

OPERA GLASSES For five whole years, Svetlana Vragova rehearsed the play "The Old House" by Alexei Kazantsev. What was the artistic director of the Modern Theater looking for in this melodramatic story about how public morality destroyed the love of a boy and... For five whole years, Svetlana Vragova rehearsed the play "The Old House" by Alexei Kazantsev.

FREE THEME In Brazil, as in Russia, New Year is a favorite holiday. But they mark it differently. On the night of January 1, they celebrate the birthday of Yemanya, the main goddess of that African cult that we know as Voodoo, and the Brazilians call ... In Brazil, as in Russia, New Year is a favorite holiday. But they mark it differently.

INVESTIGATIONS In early December last year, a sensational report appeared on the front page of one of the popular Moscow newspapers. With reference to the Mytishchi city prosecutor's office, the newspaper said that employees of the Department of Internal Affairs ... In early December last year, a sensational report appeared on the front page of one of the popular Moscow newspapers.