Viktor Khristenko criticized the idea of ​​American senators to ban international cartels The discussion around rumors about the creation of a “gas OPEC” continues spontaneously. On Thursday, the US Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill, the text of which provides for prosecution in the United States of states involved in oil and gas cartels.

Estonian authorities beat demonstrators and sawed up the Liberator Warrior On Friday night , the Estonian authorities dismantled the monument to the Soviet Liberator Soldier located in the center of Tallinn . More than a thousand police officers took part in the operation, using tear gas, water cannons, and flash and sound grenades to disperse protesters against the removal of the monument. The monument was cut into several parts and transported to the Tallinn War Cemetery.

Monday, April 30 First 6 . 00, 10 . 00, 12 . 00 News 6 . 10 "ALARMING SUNDAY". Hood. movie 7 . 50 Army store 8 . 30 "Donald Duck Presents", "Black Cape". Cartoons 9 . 20 Smart girls and smart guys 10 . 10 Bad Notes 10 . 30 While everyone is at home 11 . 20 Hacienda 12 . 10 "HEIGHT". Hood. movie 14 . 00 Yeralash 14 . 30 Cheaper in bulk (S) 16 . 20 "Shrek". Cartoon (S) 18 . 00 Times 19 . 00 Circus with stars 21 . 00 Time 21 . 20 King of the Ring 23 . 00 "MATADOR". Hood. film (S) 0 . 50 "COLONY".

The transfer of the Bronze Soldier in Tallinn (transfer, mind you, not destruction) and the reburial of the remains of Soviet soldiers in the cemetery caused a form of political hysteria in Russia. The Duma communists are shouting, having just refused to honor the memory of the president of their own country. Senators propose to sever diplomatic relations with Estonia.

“Spider-Man 3” was shown in Moscow Earlier than in Moscow, the third series of the most profitable comic book film in history (the first two parts collected more than one and a half billion dollars at the global box office) was seen only in Tokyo, London, Berlin and Madrid. The premiere of the grandiose blockbuster will take place around the world on the May holidays, and the film will be released in wide Russian release on May 4.

The UN Security Council Special Mission continued its work in the Balkans yesterday. Having arrived the night before from Belgrade to the administrative center of the Kosovo region, Pristina, diplomats from 15 Security Council member countries met with the leaders of the Kosovo Albanians.

Russian sky will cost the same for everyone The Federal Air Navigation Service (Rosaeronavigatsia) intends to increase prices for its air traffic management services in 2007. Moreover, as the head of Rosaeronavigatsiya, Alexander Neradko, said yesterday at the service board, tariffs for domestic airlines will be increased to a greater extent than for foreigners.

German Gref was shown the future appearance of Russian Europe The westernmost Russian region - the Kaliningrad region - has become a kind of testing ground for government efforts aimed at economic growth. Only here there are almost all possible types of special zones. The region itself is a special economic zone . In addition, two zones will be created here - one of seven tourist zones and one of four gambling zones .

The Chinese parliament yesterday appointed 56-year-old Yang Jiechi as the new foreign minister, a native of Shanghai who received a higher education in political science and economics in England. Almost the entire career of Mr. Yang, who joined the diplomatic service in 1975, is connected with the United States, where he worked for a total of 13 years. In 1998, he became deputy head of the Foreign Ministry, and in 2001, ambassador to Washington.

CLUBS Orchestra “Vermicelli” April 28 at the “Dom” , 20.00, and April 29 at the “OGI Project” , 22.00. "Paper THERE ." Bilingua , April 28, 21.00. Garik Sukachev and “The Untouchables”. “Point” , April 28, 22.30. Inna Zhelannaya. Gogol` , April 28, 22.00. "Trepanga". PodMoscow , April 29, 21.00. The Skatalites (Jamaica).

The European trophy was monopolized by the Spaniards While English clubs have occupied the Champions League, the Spaniards are conducting a planned attack on the UEFA Cup. After the first semi-final matches, it is almost certain: the final of this tournament will be purely Spanish - the German Werder, the last of those resisting the invasion from the Pyrenees, was defeated by Espanyol - 0:3.

Latvian women were given back March 8 The Latvian Seimas on Thursday unexpectedly adopted in the second reading amendments to the law “On Holidays, Memorable and Celebrated Days”, recognizing March 8 as an official holiday. 35 deputies voted for the proposal of the deputy from the political association “Concord Center” Valery Ageshin to make March 8 a celebrated day, nine were against, and 22 abstained. For Latvia, this decision is almost a sensation.

13 goals were scored in the first two matches of the World Cup The 71st World Championships began in the Russian capital and Moscow region. The tournament was opened by the US and Austrian national teams playing in Group B, who met at the Mytishchi Arena. The spectators did not have to wait long for the first goal. It was scored already in the 2nd minute by 19-year-old Philip Kessel from the NHL club Boston Bruins, who played his debut season in the strongest league in the world.

Technocratic image of Russia at the largest art forum in the world On June 7, the 52nd Biennale of Contemporary Art opens in Venice. Russia, which has been participating in the festival since 1914, is this time trying to radically correspond to the global context. A series of high-tech works will be presented, responding to the pressing problems of our lives.

At frequency 99.6, the new radio station “Bolshoi Radio” began test broadcasting in Moscow. The partners of the new project are the Russian state broadcasting company Voice of Russia and the Russian service of the British television and radio company BBC. They will provide software products from news, analytical, music and other materials.