International Festival in Memory of Mstislav Rostropovich in Kronberg Located twenty kilometers from Frankfurt am Main, the town of Kronberg is one of the most beautiful places in Hesse. It is pushed into a niche of soft green hills and therefore, even on a map, it resembles the drawing of an ideal acoustic membrane, the shell of a sensitive ear.

Spartak, Zenit and Lokomotiv have decided on their opponents in the UEFA Cup Three Russian clubs aiming at the UEFA Cup recognized their opponents from the group stage. The draw for Zenit, Spartak and Lokomotiv was not very favorable, and it is possible that not everyone will make it to the spring playoffs.

Diana Vishneva spoke about the inability to speak The first ballet premiere in the 225th anniversary season of the Mariinsky Theater turned out to be, if not an anniversary, then in a sense summing up the results. The performance is called “Silenzio. Diana Vishneva”, that is, this is not even a benefit performance of a prima ballerina, where she is called upon to show off all her goods with her beautiful face, but a fundamental personal statement.

The other day at the Museum and Center. Andrei Sakharov held a discussion with the participation of the ex-President of the Czech Republic, writer and playwright Vaclav Havel , the topic of which was stated as follows: “Does it make sense to take initiative? How?

Personnel shortage has spread to the post-Soviet space When it comes to the situation on the labor market, employers vying with each other begin to say that there are not enough good employees. Nowadays there is plenty of freedom for recruiters: companies are actively looking for qualified personnel and are ready to pay for the people they need. True, domestic labor resources are almost exhausted; there are clearly more vacant positions than specialists suitable for them.

Amendments to the law on compulsory motor liability insurance approved Documents about a minor traffic accident will be able to be completed without the participation of traffic police officers . This right, as well as a number of other innovations that facilitate the process of compensation for damage, are promised to car owners by amendments to the law on compulsory motor liability insurance, proposed by the government and adopted in the first reading by the State Duma.

Poland remained alone in Europe Today Europe celebrates Day Against the Death Penalty . On September 27, 46 states of the Council of Europe, including Russia , spoke in favor of its establishment. Only the 47th member of this organization, Poland, did not take part in the voting. Previously, it was assumed that the Day against the Death Penalty would be established by the European Union, but there is a veto during voting, which Poland took advantage of.

Hard drive technology was valued at 10 million crowns The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics to the Frenchman Albert Fert and the German Peter Grünberg. Their discovery of the giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect is noted. This technology made it possible in the second half of the 90s of the last century to create a new type of computer hard drives. The GMR effect made it possible to pack information more compactly, which made a small revolution in technology.

The amount of damage from the fallen Proton will be determined by the end of the year Russia and Kazakhstan continue to haggle over the amount of damage caused by the Proton-M rocket that fell near Dzhezkazgan. The “injured party,” which Kazakhstan considers itself to be in this situation, has completed its investigation, but insurance companies have demanded the right to make their own calculations, so as not to diverge in figures from government commissions.

Bank St. Petersburg will hold an IPO before the end of the year Despite the poor financial market conditions, which forced many Russian issuers to abandon the placement of their securities, Bank St. Petersburg announced yesterday its intention to conduct an IPO by the end of the year. Analysts found this decision strange - they are not sure that the bank will be able to successfully place its securities in the current situation.

The prosecutor's office found the culprit in the death of Governor Shershunov The Directorate of the Investigative Committee at the Moscow Region Prosecutor's Office yesterday announced the filing of formal charges against a participant in an accident in which the Governor of the Kostroma Region, Viktor Shershunov, and his driver died .

Today, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Kislyak and US Assistant Secretary of State John Rood will discuss the problem of missile defense (ABM) in Moscow. The importance of the meeting is explained by the fact that on Friday US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Pentagon head Robert Gates will arrive in the Russian capital to discuss arms problems. In the “two plus two” format they will meet with their Russian colleagues Sergei Lavrov and Anatoly Serdyukov.

One of the most famous cellists in the world, David Geringas, actively participates in the musical life of Kronberg and the work of the academy. This year he played music equally convincingly both as a cellist and as a conductor of the Kremerata Baltica orchestra. “Vremya Novostei” David GERINGAS spoke about his understanding of performing arts, about the role of new and old music in his own creative biography. — The festival program included works from different eras and styles.

An investment forum organized by the Russian-British Chamber of Commerce opens today in Moscow. The Minister of Trade and Investment, Digby JONES, who was appointed to this position by the new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, came from the UK to the forum. Prior to this appointment, Lord Jones headed the Confederation of British Industry.

Chronicle of sporting events American athlete Marion Jones, who was at the center of a doping scandal, has surrendered her Olympic medals. In Sydney, Jones won five awards - three gold and two bronze. Jones became a three-time Olympic champion in the 100 and 200 m and in the 4x400 m relay. Twice she became third - in the long jump and in the 4x100 m relay.