Zhanna Agalakova jokes that her and her husband’s underwear is scattered across three countries - France, Italy and Russia. Seven years ago, one of the most prominent television journalists had to leave Moscow and go to Paris as a special correspondent. She did this for the sake of her beloved Italian husband and daughter. For Zhanna, Paris has become the city of beautiful love; it’s not for nothing that she offhand names dozens of places where you can make dates to kiss and... steal buns.

Russian sailors who were detained on the Myre Seadiver for illegally transporting weapons and ammunition will appear before a Nigerian court. “ The Russians have been handed over to police custody because the Navy does not have the authority to try them. The police will decide when the trial will begin. The Navy has completed its preliminary investigation ,” Navy Lieutenant Commander Jerry Omodara told French media.

Sound designer Michael Hopkins, who worked on the films "The Lord of the Rings" and "King Kong", died tragically in New Zealand. The tragedy occurred on December 30. Michael Hopkins and his friends went on an inflatable boat trip to the river in Tararua Park. The sound engineer was accompanied by his wife on the extreme hike. Large amounts of precipitation led to a significant increase in water levels. Michael Hopkins was unable to cope with the water, his boat capsized and he drowned.

On December 21, 2012, the winners of the 15th season of the White Elephant film awards were announced. Faust by Alexander Sokurov received the most awards. The main winner of this award was the fourth film in the “tetralogy of power” by Alexander Sokurov, “Faust”. "Faust" was named "the best picture of the year." Alexander Sokurov received the prize as best director, and Anton Adasinsky, who played the role of the Moneylender, received the prize as best supporting actor.

Renowned computer programmer and Internet freedom fighter Aaron Schwartz was found dead in his New York City apartment. According to preliminary data, death occurred on Friday, January 11. His friend found his body. According to the relatives of the deceased, the young programmer hanged himself. He was 26 years old. Aaron Swartz is known for his participation in the creation of the RSS specification for describing news feeds at the age of 14.

On the evening of January 3, 2013, Gerard Depardieu, who had previously been granted Russian citizenship by Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressed an open letter to journalists, in which he spoke about his love for his new homeland . The famous French actor noted that he actually made a request for a Russian passport and said that he was glad that his request was accepted. In his letter, the actor also expressed his intention to learn Russian.

Vladimir Putin's press secretary explained why the Russian President granted Russian citizenship to Gerard Depardieu. Dmitry Peskov , acting press secretary of the Russian president, told reporters why Vladimir Putin without hesitation awarded French actor Gerard Depardieu Russian citizenship. He said that, according to the president, Depardieu made a huge contribution to Russian cinema. “The fact is that Depardieu played in a number of very large film projects.

New 2013 Year of the Snake: How to do hair and makeup? It is necessary to celebrate the year of the Black Water Snake in appropriate shades... And while show business stars make appointments with fashion stylists before the gala night, you and I will prepare for the holiday at home When you go to choose shadows for your New Year's outfit, pay attention: all cosmetic brands have presented new collections in gray-blue and green tones. Not by chance!

The capital's government adopted a very confusing resolution on new tariffs for Moscow public transport in 2013. Sobesednik.Ru tried to figure out how it will now be profitable to move around the capital. In January 2013 there will be no changes in transport tariffs. From February 1, 2013, it will be possible to purchase universal tickets for 1, 2, 5, 20 and 60 trips, which can be used both in the metro and in ground transport.

There are 10 days of rest ahead. According to tradition, many Russians will spend them without straying far from the festive table with champagne and stronger drinks, and then spend a few more days recovering. The “interlocutor” asked the stars: “Where will you spend the holidays?” Anastasia Volochkova, ballerina: – I recently held a ceremony to present my own “Emerald of Russia” award for talented children. I have no strength left, and of course I need rest.

In Africa, panic arose near a business center on New Year's Eve. 60 people were killed, rescuers also reported 200 injured. Visitors to a business center in Ivory Coast's largest city, Abidjan, rushed out into the street in the early hours of 2013 during the New Year's fireworks display. Among the show's viewers, the majority were children and teenagers aged 8 to 15 years. The cause of the panic has not yet been determined. 60 people have already died on the street.

On December 10, 2012, an avalanche occurred on Mount Gergeti in Georgia. The incident claimed the lives of three tourists from Rostov-on-Don. The only surviving tourist is sure that his tattoo saved him.

An explosion that occurred in the Volgograd region near the village of Prudboy on January 1, 2013, claimed the life of a landfill guard. The incident happened on the night of January 1, 2013. The 34-year-old man, who was an employee of a private security company, died on the spot. This was reported to law enforcement agencies. Since the fall of 2012, residents of Volgograd and the city of Kalach-on-Don have been suffering from loud sounds of explosions.

It seems that Channel One has a new star. The young St. Petersburg actress Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich played the main roles in two series shown on First - Katya in The Far Side of the Moon and Marina in Road to Empty. “Interlocutor” spoke with Svetlana about her debut, cinema, family and personal life. I like the USSR – Are you from an acting family? - Yes. My parents are actors: grandmother, grandfather, uncles and aunts, sister Olesya, her husband, my husband.

When you go to choose shadows for your New Year's outfit, pay attention: all cosmetic brands have presented new collections in gray-blue and green tones. Not by chance! It is necessary to celebrate the year of the Black Water Snake in appropriate shades... And while show business stars make appointments with fashion stylists before the gala night, you and I will prepare for the holiday at home. And with the money saved, we’d better buy tangerines! Let's start with the face...