The scene depicts Vladimir Putin's Kremlin office. The President of Russia walks thoughtfully in front of a narrow circle of his closest associates. PUTIN: There's no point, even though I work like an ox. The country hangs, swaying over the abyss. Who would bring order here? Only Chavez. I wish to be like Chavez! What a politician - don't be sad, mom! What a titan - not like your EdRo!

On March 1, a tax amnesty began in the country. Is it only for oligarchs or for everyone?

On March 1, a tax amnesty began in the country. Is it only for oligarchs or for everyone? The correct accents in the conversation with Sobesednik were placed by Mikhail Shiyonok, head of the department of taxation of personal income and unified social tax of the Federal Tax Service of Russia.

Many thought that Mavrodi, the most famous founder of financial pyramids, had long been convicted of fraud. No.
Many thought that Mavrodi, the most famous founder of financial pyramids, had long been convicted of fraud. No. That sentencing that week was delayed another month. The judge simply does not have time to write a decision on a case in which there are 600 volumes and 10 thousand victims. The pyramid builder faced three criminal cases.

His painting "Love-Carrot" capable of solving the country's demographic problem
Just a week ago the film “Carrot Love” was released, in which I acted as a director. Well... The picture turned out the way I intended it. True, it was completely ready six months ago, so now I would change something, perhaps tell a different story, because in six months I changed my mind and felt a lot.

The increase in the number of sports broadcasts increasingly exposes the problem of the lack of professionalism among commentators. The new generation takes advantage of numbers, not skill: talking about everything superficially, they turn their reports into shows The increase in the number of sports broadcasts increasingly exposes the problem of the lack of professionalism among commentators.

Recently I celebrated my 45th anniversary. My mom and dad gave me the main gift – I was born on the same day as Popov, the inventor of radio. Recently I celebrated my 45th anniversary. My mother and father gave me the main gift - I was born on the same day as Popov, the inventor of radio. Therefore, we celebrated not only my anniversary, but also his birthday. The Popov Prize was awarded to the broadcast champions.

Is it possible to win if you sue the authorities?
Another episode of the “Butov story” has ended. Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov and the head of the City Duma Vladimir Platonov won a lawsuit against lawyer Anatoly Kucherena, who must pay 100,000 rubles. to the mayor and 30,000 rubles. to the deputy. “Is it possible to win if you sue the authorities?” – we asked the famous lawyer Mikhail Barshchevsky. - You can, if you're right.

Having once made a memorable parody of Sting in KVN, Alexander Pushnoy could no longer fade into the shadows. In the program “Good Jokes” He is the third, but not an extra leader. His element – music competitions and playful squabbles with Lazareva and Schatz Once he made a memorable parody of Sting in KVN, Alexander Pushnoy could no longer fade into the shadows. In the “Good Jokes” program he is the third, but not superfluous, presenter.

When Plushenko got married, he didn’t look like himself, his good friends say
Less than two years have passed since the moment when young people - figure skater Evgeni Plushenko and student Maria Ermak exchanged wedding rings. And so the once happy couple filed for divorce. And this is good, according to some of his long-time acquaintances, who, on condition of anonymity, told Interlocutor what they had so far only talked about in Plushenko’s close circle.

The first round of the Russian Hockey Super League playoffs did not change the balance of power. The favorites were stronger, and the clubs from the second ten were unable to puzzle the leaders The first round of the Russian Hockey Super League playoffs did not change the balance of power. The favorites were stronger, and the clubs from the second ten were unable to puzzle the leaders.

On the eve of the next holiday season, foreign consulates have prepared for “Russian tourists” many surprises: pleasant and not so pleasant.
On the eve of the next holiday season, foreign consulates have prepared many surprises for “Russian tourists”: pleasant and not so pleasant. The British authorities, for example, announced an increase in consular fees: now for a regular tourist visa you will have to pay 63 pounds sterling (about 3.3 thousand rubles) instead of the previous 50.

What does the popular TV presenter regret, who after the scandal with Kerimov turned into the heroine of gossip columns?
The recent scandal instantly and against her wishes turned Tina Kandelaki from just a popular presenter into a heroine of gossip columns. Tina promises to satisfy her unhealthy interest in her personal life in her biographical book.

Russian boxing suffered a defeat recently. But this did not happen in the ring, but in the bureaucratic offices of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA). Recently Russian boxing suffered a defeat. But this did not happen in the ring, but in the bureaucratic offices of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA). Moscow was deprived of its honestly won right to host the World Cup, which was supposed to take place in September.

Lyudmila Buryanina had everything: four children, a job, an apartment. But her quiet family happiness was interfered with  husband is an alcoholic. When her patience ran out, Buryanina built a house with her own money, left her husband and started a new life.  Lyudmila Buryanina had everything: four children, a job, an apartment. But her quiet family happiness was interfered with by her alcoholic husband. She endured for a long time.

- Should you weigh it? - Yes. - Three five hundred. - Wrap it up, please. - Bandage? - Yes. - Hold it. Congratulations on your newborn! – Does she come to visit you? - Yes. - And what are you doing? - We watch TV. - But you don’t have a TV. “She hasn’t noticed it yet.” A man wakes up from a hangover. He sees a badger sitting. - Who are you? - asks the man. - I'm a badger. -Where are the squirrels? - The squirrels are all busy.