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Archive — October 2010

To Irkutsk, in the Footsteps of the Decembrists Tourism

To Irkutsk, in the Footsteps of the Decembrists

A few dozen kilometers from Lake Baikal lies the largest economic center of Eastern Siberia – Irkutsk. The city got its name from the Irkut River, on which the Yandashsky Fort was built. This city is…

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Winter holidays in the Moscow region Tourism

Winter holidays in the Moscow region

New Year, as we know, is a family holiday. Or, at least, a social one – not everyone wants to celebrate it alone. But sometimes you want to drink champagne on New Year's Eve not only with relatives…

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Russian Schengen Visas

Russian Schengen

Moscow has sent its plan to abolish the visa regime between Russia and the European Union to Brussels. At the same time, the Russian Foreign Minister and Prime Minister harshly commented that a…

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The Great Irish Exodus Immigration

The Great Irish Exodus

European analysts fear that the 'Celtic Tiger,' as Ireland was often called during its economic boom, may face the fate of Greece. Many residents of the country, which once attracted hordes of labor…

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Two Days in the Northern Palmyra Tourism

Two Days in the Northern Palmyra

If you want to take a short vacation or have a romantic weekend, then head to Saint Petersburg. It is impossible to see all the sights of the northern capital of Russia in two days, so choose the…

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Tours to Jamaica – paradise flower of the Caribbean Sea Tourism

Tours to Jamaica – paradise flower of the Caribbean Sea

Want to know what real paradise is? It's simple! Just choose a tour to the most exotic island on our planet, where most Europeans flock to experience the unforgettable taste of sweet pleasures…

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Tropics on the Windowsill Technology

Tropics on the Windowsill

All indoor plants, be it a palm or a ficus, or even a cactus, not to mention flowering plants, have long been immensely loved. Neither a painting nor furniture will decorate your apartment as much as…

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New Year traditions of different countries Culture

New Year traditions of different countries

According to recent sociological research, New Year is the most beloved holiday of our compatriots. Perhaps this is due to the large number of days off, or perhaps to childhood memories of a magical…

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Choosing a Hotel by Its Interior Technology

Choosing a Hotel by Its Interior

High-quality, elegant and comfortable furniture is the key to a good rest. At home, of course, people always buy the best: quality furniture from leading manufacturers and world brands. But what…

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Count and Digitize Immigration

Count and Digitize

Foreigners who are not citizens of the European Union, permanently residing in Germany, will soon have to receive a special identity document in the form of a plastic card, similar to the 'Ausweis'…

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Identify a Country by Its Taxi Auto tour

Identify a Country by Its Taxi

The modern world is often characterized as a world of high speeds and mobility. The emergence of mobile phones, the Internet, fast food, ATMs and taxis is just a vivid confirmation of the accuracy of…

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Rose oil and memories of summer Tourism

Rose oil and memories of summer

If you are eager to relax, it's time to choose a tour. The best vacation is abroad, because there you can escape from the surrounding reality. A complete change of activity and scenery, as well as…

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How to choose a yoga mat? Sport

How to choose a yoga mat?

A yoga mat is significantly different from other mats, for example, an aerobics mat. It must have a high degree of 'stickiness', that is, it should adhere well to the skin and the floor. This feature…

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Demography Will Change Europe Immigration

Demography Will Change Europe

According to forecasts by the Gallup sociological institute, the population of a number of EU countries could double by 2020. Moreover, demographic changes will occur mainly due to the influx of…

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Companies Ready for Sale Technology

Companies Ready for Sale

A limited liability company or 'LLC' is the most common form of organizational and legal activity for enterprises currently operating. The active development of such organizations is facilitated by…

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Education

Britons drop Germans

In early summer of this year, specialists from Times Higher Education (THE) apologized for their previous work on similar rankings, acknowledging that they lacked representativeness and objectivity…

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Bakhchysarai – the Capital of the Crimean Khanate Tourism

Bakhchysarai – the Capital of the Crimean Khanate

The wide steppe wind howls in the canyons, iron equipment clinks, a quiet worried hum stands, distant neighing of horses is heard – the warlike tribe of Crimean Tatars froze at the walls of…

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