Mass Media Overview

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Association of European Businesses

During the event the delegations from the mentioned regions, headed by Alexey Kozhevnikov, Vice-governor of Vologda region and Andrey Mikheev, Chairman of the State Committee on Economic Development, Industry and Trade of Pskov Region, have present the investment potentials of the regions and current and potential investment projects.

21.01.2014

http://www.phosagro.com/

Moscow – PhosAgro (Moscow Exchange, LSE: PHOR), one of the world’s leading vertically integrated phosphate-based fertilizer producers, announces the signing of a contract for the supply of aluminium fluoride and the raw materials for its production between PhosAgro-Cherepovets and UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium producer, as part of the cooperation agreement through 2034 between the two companies.

December 20, 2013 William Brumfield, special to RBTH

http://rbth.ru/ Russia beyond the Headlines

The architecture of small villages in the Russian North gives some indication as to what life might have been like for residents in the last 19th and early 20th centuries.

November 27, 2013 Dmitry Sukhodolsky, special to RBTH

http://rbth.ru/ Russia beyond the Headlines

Vologodskoe is a special kind of delicacy butter named after the ancient northern city of Vologda, where it is produced.

It is no exaggeration to say that Vologodskoe butter is known around the world. In the 19th century, it was delivered to England by sea and was also imported into France, a country known for its tough attitude towards foreign foods.

December 10, 2013 Inna Fedorova, special to RBTH

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Russia’s northern lace makers made a name for themselves centuries ago with their intricate designs that changed with the times.

Feminity is always in fashion, and Russian lace has always been a fashion must have.

It is not only about collars and cuffs: Fashonistas suggest dressing with laced material from feet to the head.

January 10, 2014 William Brumfield, special to RBTH

http://rbth.ru/ Russia beyond the Headlines

A remarkable set of frescoes speaks to the wealth and taste of the Stroganov family in provincial 18th century Russia.

17 February 2014

http://www.voices-festival.org/en/

VOICES Festival announces the beginning of the preparation of the 5th Festival. The result of agreements between all participants, such as the Government of the Vologda region, Vologda City Administration and the French company Globale, is an updated concept of the project, new ideas and new team members. This year VOICES Festival opens on July 4th and closes on the 8th of July.

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Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

February 06

SOCHI, February 06, 21:50 /ITAR-TASS/. Father Frost, a Russian Santa Claus, wished Russian Olympic athletes to win as many gold medals as possible, saying along with it that he himself will not use his magic abilities for achieving this goal or helping the athletes earn the highly desired awards, he told Itar-Tass on Thursday.

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February 06, 4:22

VOLOGDA, February 06, /ITAR-TASS/. Russian Ded Moroz (Father Frost, or Grandfather Frost, to be more exact), a key figure of the New Year celebrations in Russia, will open his official residence in Sochi, the capital of the Olympic Winter Games, on February 5. It is located near the Medal Plaza sports area and the Iceberg and Fisht Olympic stadiums. During the Games it will become one of the main attractions for children and foreign guests, as its aim is to familiarize them with the self-identical Russian culture, and is expected to welcome up to 75,000 visitors.

21.01.2014

http://www.phosagro.com/

Moscow – PhosAgro (Moscow Exchange, LSE: PHOR), one of the world’s leading vertically integrated phosphate-based fertilizer producers, announces the signing of a contract for the supply of aluminium fluoride and the raw materials for its production between PhosAgro-Cherepovets and UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium producer, as part of the cooperation agreement through 2034 between the two companies.