Dmitry Medvedev asked not to disturb small businesses If President Dmitry Medvedev devoted his first working day to the problems of people with disabilities , then the second began with a discussion of the problems of small business - a category that also requires special care from the state. The President recalled that one of the goals that the Russian authorities have set for themselves is the massive growth of the middle class, mainly by stimulating entrepreneurial activity.

The Russian synchronized swimming championship ended in Chekhov near Moscow, where two-time Olympic champions Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova presented their new technical program to the audience for the first time. After the tournament, one of the participants of the Russian duo, Anastasia ERMAKOVA, told Vremya Novostei correspondent Olga ERMOLINA about preparations for the upcoming Games in Beijing, and also shared her impressions of the Olympic programs.

CONCERTS Symphony Orchestra of the Moscow Conservatory , conductor Anatoly Levin , soloist Dmitry Bashkirov (piano). The program includes Bach's Piano Concerto in C minor, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 14 and Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor. Great Hall of the Conservatory , 19.00. MOVIE PREMIERES “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” (USA-UK, 2008). Directed by Andrew Adamson.

Yesterday, the district court in Warsaw returned the indictment to the Polish Institute of National Remembrance (INR) for the introduction of martial law on December 13, 1981 against the leaders of socialist Poland led by Wojciech Jaruzelski. They were accused of leading “a criminal alliance of an armed nature aimed at committing crimes.” According to the court's decision, the IPP must eliminate significant shortcomings in the investigation and supplement the evidence base.

Pre-premiere screenings of the musical fairy tale “The Little Humpbacked Horse” were held at the Art Theater Today at the Moscow Art Theater, as part of the Chereshnevy Les festival, they will show the premiere of The Little Humpbacked Horse - a play that has been talked about for so long that it seems they have stopped waiting. Therefore, it will not be possible to talk about it without a preface.

Vladimir Putin promises a new pipeline and tax breaks for oil workers The new Prime Minister Vladimir Putin decided to direct oil and gas export flows to the right path. “We must become guarantors of the energy security of the European continent,” said the head of government at a meeting in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Region. And at the same time he announced large-scale benefits for oil workers.

Alexander Remezov is preparing to oust Mosenergo in the capital's energy market The Moscow United Energy Company (MOEK), controlled by the Moscow government, as its general director Alexander Remezov said yesterday, plans to build gas turbine units with a capacity of 1,500 MW of electricity and 1,500 Gcal/hour of heat at each of its 14 thermal stations by 2015.

George Bush showered Israel with compliments US President George W. Bush arrived in Israel yesterday for the second time in the last six months . The guest was greeted by President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and chief rabbis.

"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" on Moscow screens So, four of the Pevensie family again crossed the threshold separating good old England from wonderful Narnia. Things are not going well here: firstly, several centuries have passed since their first visit to the magical land, and secondly - and most importantly - everything is now ruled by the sinister King Miraz (Sergio Castelitto), who has removed the rightful ruler from the throne - the true Narnian Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes).

Georgian minister headed to Moscow Tomorrow, Georgian State Minister for Reintegration Temuri Yakobashvili will arrive in Moscow. On Friday and Saturday he will hold meetings at the Russian Foreign Ministry and the State Duma. This is the first attempt by the Georgian side to start a dialogue with Moscow after the inauguration of the new Russian president . Mr.

Medvedev's plenipotentiaries became Putin's plenipotentiaries Russian President Dmitry Medvedev continued to form the top of the power vertical in the country . Yesterday, seven plenipotentiary representatives of the head of state in the federal districts were appointed. The only new person in their cohort was the former Prosecutor General and Minister of Justice Vladimir Ustinov. Five presidential envoys remained in the positions they held under President Vladimir Putin.

Guus Hiddink announced the composition of the Russian national team and urged not to expect much from it The head coach of the Russian national team, Guus Hiddink, has decided with whom he is going to conquer Europe. Yesterday, the coach of the Russian national team announced the names of 25 football players who will begin preparations for Euro 2008 on May 18. In two weeks, Hiddink's list will be reduced to 23 names, which will be included in the official application.

The Federal Migration Service hopes to involve students from the CIS in the program for the return of compatriots It seems that this year Russia will not be able to boast of a massive return of former compatriots to their historical homeland .

“Parliament cannot be hostage to political intrigue,” Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said yesterday. The day before, deputies from the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (BYuT) blocked the podium and did not allow the president to deliver his annual message, demanding to immediately consider a package of anti-inflation bills.

JP Morgan increases spending to revive Bear Stearns American investment bank JP Morgan Chase & Co. will have to spend $9 billion to save the bank it is acquiring, Bear Stearns , the main victim of the mortgage crisis today. Previously, it was planned to allocate only $6 billion to restore the business. In addition, JP Morgan may fire up to 4 thousand of its specialists, some of whom will be replaced by Bear Stearns employees.