JSC "Russian Railways" in 2008 invested about 4.4 billion rubles in the project to organize high-speed traffic between Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Gazpromregiongaz acquired 76.99% of the shares of Yugragaz.

The number of new buildings in the United States fell by 56.2% over the year

In Karelia, at the request of the prosecutor's office, wage arrears in the amount of 14.5 million rubles were repaid at enterprises.

The State Duma approved V. Lukin as Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation.

Anti-crisis menus will appear in Moscow restaurants

In St. Petersburg, a member of the international bar was charged with organizing a murder.

EBRD in 2009 will increase investments in Ukraine by 30%

Hugo Chavez: Venezuela has been ready to supply oil to China for 200 years

In Karelia, a case will be brought to court on charges of embezzlement of more than 4 million rubles.

Polymetal shareholders will consider increasing the authorized capital by placing an additional issue of shares.

The St. Petersburg Property Fund sold 12 non-residential built-in premises at 47% higher than the starting price - for 33.3 million rubles.

On March 2, the Board of Directors of TGC-1 will consider the company's investment program for 2009.

Vatican: Sex discrimination continues in hell

The Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg established a break in meetings from February 24 to 26, 2009.