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News Archive for 25 April 2005

Russia

25.04.2005 - Most Russians against Stalin monuments
A majority of Russians object to installing monuments to Josef Stalin, as is evident from a poll of 1,600 respondents conducted by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. in detail...

25.04.2005 - Test-Drive In The Orphanage
Two-year-old orphan Renata from Khabarovsk needs an immediate surgery operation. The girl has a difficult case of heart disease, and our doctors can not help her. American doctors are ready to help, but the girl cannot get to the US. in detail...

Business

25.04.2005 - Record oil product duties take effect
Record high customs export duties on oil products took effect from April 24, the Federal Customs Service told Interfax. in detail...

25.04.2005 - Gazprom, Rosneft to merge in late June
The merger of Gazprom and Rosneft is to take pace in late June, Russian Minister of Industry and Energy Viktor Khristenko said. in detail...

25.04.2005 - In the last twelve months the value of plastic card transactions increased by about 57%
The Russian plastic card market emerged just 10-15 years ago, but is growing very rapidly. in detail...

World

25.04.2005 - Russia against Iran’s nuclear arms program - Putin
Russia is opposed to Iran taking any steps to develop nuclear weapons and is calling on that nation to abandon its programs aimed at developing uranium-enrichment and nuclear fuel cycle technologies. in detail...

25.04.2005 - Russia is interested in a closer dialogue with Israel
Israel can well be described as a Russian-speaking country-Russian speakers account for 25% of its population, as far as he knows, remarked the President. in detail...

25.04.2005 - Kocharyan addressed Armenian people on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of genocide
Press service of the Armenian president told RIA Novosti that Kocharyan’s address mentioned, in particular, that "1915 was a watershed year in the Armenian history. It fundamentally changed the natural evolution of Armenian history. The consequences of the tragedy are still reflected in the lifestyle of all Armenians." in detail...

Politics

25.04.2005 - Annual Address to the Federal Assembly
In this Address of 2005 I will dwell on a number of fundamental ideological and political issues. I believe such a discussion is essential at the current stage of Russia’s development. The most important social and economic tasks facing us, including specific national projects, were set out in the previous Address. I intend to elaborate them in the coming Budget Address and in a series of other documents. in detail...

25.04.2005 - Russian public political inclinations
Russian public political inclinations taken in a generalized, nonpartisan classification arrange as follows: 14% side with the Lefts for social justice; 13% with the Rights for democracy and market progress; and 10% sympathize with so-called patriots, that is, those who propagate nationalism and grassroots values. in detail...

25.04.2005 - Presidential Address sets short-term strategic tasks for the Federal Assembly
Russian politicians would want to hear about the solution of social issues, protection of liberal values and the strategy for cooperation with CIS countries in the presidential Address to the Federal Assembly. The Annual Presidential Address sets short-term strategic tasks for the Federal Assembly, explained Vice-Speaker of the Federation Council (upper chamber) Svetlana Orlova in an interview with RIA Novosti. She said she wanted to hear about the solution of social issues in the Address. in detail...

Sport

25.04.2005 - Russian National Hockey Team won Eurotour for the first time in its history
In the first game of the finals on April 22 in Sweden, the Russians won 2:1. The second game at the Small Arena of Luzhniki Sports Complex ended with a final score 5:2 in favor of the Russian team (the combined score 7:3). in detail...

Science & Technology

25.04.2005 - The Russian Air Force long-range aviation is making R&D for pioneer weaponry
Russia is maintaining its long-range military aviation at a level the federal Defense Minister has determined. This aviation can cope with any missions that may come up in the current situation, with due account for the latest threats and challenges. in detail...

25.04.2005 - The ISS Expedition returns to Earth on Monday
The ISS Expedition-10 crew that worked on board International Space Station for the past six months will return to Earth on Monday.Head of the Federal Space Agency Anatoly Perminov and deputy head of NASA Fred Gregory will monitor the flight of the Soyuz landing capsule from the Mission Control Center (MCC) near Moscow, Roskosmos officials told RIA Novosti. in detail...

Culture

25.04.2005 - Chief rabbi congratulates Russian Jews on Passover
Russian Chief Rabbi Berl Lazar congratulated Russian Jewish communities on the Passover holiday. Russia has about 200 Orthodox, modern and Hasidic Judaism organizations. in detail...

25.04.2005 - Great Victory celebration must unite Russians in their service to the Motherland
"The Russian Orthodox Church has always been together with the Russian people in the times of happiness and tribulations alike," Alexei II added. He reminded that on June 22, 1941 (when Nazi Germany attacked the Soviet Union) after a prayer service at the Theopany Cathedral Metropolitan Sergius addressed the believers with an appeal to "stand like one in defense of the Motherland. in detail...