The program is conducted by Mark Krutov. State Duma deputy Oleg Smolin takes part. Mark Krutov: Today, the State Duma of Russia should approve the candidacy of ex-president Vladimir Putin as prime minister. Immediately after yesterday's inauguration, the new head of state Dmitry Medvedev brought it to parliament. It is worth recalling that in the old days the approval of new prime ministers took much more time.

"Hillary will fight to the end" Hillary Clinton said that she would not refuse to struggle to nominate her presidential candidate from the Democratic Party. Clinton repeated that she considers herself a stronger rival John McCain, who would go to the president from the Republicans.

In the UK, for the deceit of viewers and the fraud, during the gaming shows, the largest commercial television company Ai-Ti (ITV) was fined for a record amount. According to London, Radio Liberty correspondent Natalya Golitsyna, between 2003 and 2007, the ITV television company broadcast three popular shows, the winners of which were awarded large cash prizes. To participate in them, it was necessary to get through to the studio, which took a lot of time and cost a lot of money.

After two presidential terms, Vladimir Putin could afford to go through the Prime Minister's approval with his eyes closed The State Duma of Russia at an emergency meeting approved the candidacy of Vladimir Putin for the post of prime minister of the country. This was perhaps the main political event in Russia.

The program is conducted by Oleg Vinokurov. The Radio Liberty correspondent Danila Halperovich takes part. Oleg Vinokurov: On the eve of the inauguration of Dmitry Medvedev, there were reports in the Russian mass media that Vladimir Putin, having become the prime minister, could be where the influential new president. For this, as Kommersant-Vlast wrote, the premiere, in particular, you need to begin to control the regions and take an active part in the formation of your office.

The program is conducted by Oleg Vinokurov. The Radio Liberty correspondent in St. Petersburg Tatyana Voltskaya takes part. Oleg Vinokurov: In St. Petersburg, a scandal is flared up regarding the appeal to the local and federal authorities against the destruction of the historical center of the city. Some of the eminent citizens began to recall their signatures, causing the indignation of the rest.

The Russian State Duma began an emergency meeting, at which, as expected, Vladimir Putin will be approved as Prime Minister. The vote will be open, as previously said by the speaker of the lower house of parliament Boris Gryzlov. Yesterday, Putin’s candidacy was proposed by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev - immediately after his took office. The intention to support this proposal was announced by the United Russia faction, the LDPR and the Just Russia.

At the auction of the Sotheby's auction house in New York, new records of prices for the paintings of the Norwegian expressionist Edward Munk and the French Cubist Fernan Leger are set. "Girls on the bridge" Munka sold for $ 30.8 million. The sketch to one of the most famous paintings by Leger - “Woman in Blue” - sold for $ 39.2 million.

In the third circle of a large tournament in Berlin, Russian tennis players on Thursday performed this way: Elena Dementieva - Vera Dushevina - 7: 5, 6: 3 Dinara Safina - Justine Anen (Belgium) - 5: 7, 6: 3, 6: 1 Elena Yankovich (Serbia) - Maria Kirilenko - 6: 2, 6: 4 Alena Bondarenko (Ukraine) - Svetlana Kuznetsova - 1: 6, 6: 2, 6: 2

Irina Lagunina: World oil prices have doubled in just a year, as well as wheat prices. And, for example, the rice rose immediately three times. The rapid increase in prices in the world for the main raw materials led to widespread inflation. What influence on current oil or grain prices do global financial markets have? In particular - the market of futures contracts?

Russia has joined the economic sanctions of the UN Security Council against Iran. The corresponding decree was signed today by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. When adopting a resolution on sanctions, international intermediaries in negotiations with Iran under his nuclear program (regular members of the Security Council and Germany) announced the need to solve the problem by dialogue.

In the capital of Lebanon Beirut, armed clashes began between Shiites - members of the Hezbollah radical group - and Sunnis - supporters of the pro -Western government. The victims are not reported.

The State Duma of Russia today is expected to approve Vladimir Putin as Prime Minister of the country. The intention to support it was already announced by the United Russia factions, the LDPR and the Just Russia. The Communist Party is going to vote against. Putin's candidacy was introduced to the State Duma President Dmitry Medvedev immediately after he took office. The inauguration ceremony took place on Wednesday in the Kremlin.