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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts latest American import to Russia

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:42:18 GMT

Fresh American doughnuts will soon be served in Moscow as Russian Restaurateur Arkady Novikov signs an agreement to open 40 Krispy Kreme restaurants in the next five years. Novkiov already owns 50 trendy and upscale restaurants in Moscow and this will ...

Maslenitsa is highlighted in Сибирский цирюльник (The Barber of Siberia)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:03 GMT

Сибирский цирюльник (The Barber of Siberia)
Maslenitsa is highlighted in the movie as a key point in the story that occurs during the celebration.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycijDbz_S2M" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycijDbz_S2M</a>

Maslenitsa 2012 Feb. 20 in Russia

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:48:38 GMT

Happy Maslenitsa, Shrovetide, Butter Week, Mardi Gra, Carnival or Pancake Week! In Russia it is time to celebrate the decline of winter, have bonfires and eat lots of blini!
20th February - 26th of February, 2012

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLckdrwt2mA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLckdrwt2mA</a>

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Belgorod's bans Valentine's Day

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:36:56 GMT

"Society has to think about the consequences of St Valentine's Day celebrations."

Belgorod's governor said the holiday was being targeted because it goes against Russian cultural traditions. Halloween has also been banned.

Mr Bolotnov said the holida...

Re: January 25: Student's Day in Russia

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:32:08 GMT

The tradition to celebrate this day started in the 18th century. In 1755, on that day the Empress Elizabeth signed the decree on the foundation of Moscow University.

The day coincided with the memorial day of the Holy Martyr Tatiana (Tatyana), who be...