GOST R 50862-2005 'Safes and Valuables Storage' came into force in 2005. It establishes the procedure for classifying and testing safes for burglary resistance and fire resistance. In the list of…
Money
Global financial turmoil, which caused hundreds of companies and banks to go bankrupt, generated a mass of fears and prejudices in society. Last autumn, people emptied their deposit accounts even in…
Tourism
The endless pace of big cities drains our energy. Instead of 'burning out at work,' immerse yourself in an oriental fairy tale. Tours to Turkey – like a well of healing water – will give you vigor of…
Education
Recently, the concept of 'total immersion' has become used as an alternative to the concept of 'learning English abroad'. And it is precisely because of the substitution of concepts that all the…
Shopping abroad is not only about following fashion trends, but also a real opportunity to save money. When do sales seasons start in different countries and what do our compatriots usually buy…
As in any other region of the country, mortgage in St. Petersburg carries certain risks. In this case, both the city mortgage bank and its borrower can get into unpleasant situations.
Everyday life
The modern baby boom observed over the past few years has exacerbated a fairly common situation: a shortage of places in kindergartens. But if earlier preschool institutions closed due to…
Immigration
In the years since independence, Russia has not decided what to do with compatriots who ended up abroad. Whether to resettle them, or use them as the last defenders of the Russian language and Soviet…
Immigration
The German federal government plans to introduce into legal practice a so-called integration contract – a kind of residence permit in Germany. "Every foreigner intending to live and work in Germany…
Curiosities
Counting down the moments until the start of the New Year is a relatively new American tradition. Its emergence and development were directly linked to the successes of watchmakers, churchmen, and…
Auto tour
From 2013, a united Europe will begin the transition to a single type of driver's license. This initiative was approved at a recent Brussels meeting of transport ministers of EU member countries…
Work
Despite the fact that in Italy the wage level for employees is somewhat lower than in most European countries, many of our compatriots willingly go to this southern country to work.
Culture
In December, if you find yourself in Vienna, go see a unique and touching exhibition of handmade toys. They were made by children from poor countries. If you can look carefully and analyze what you…
You will agree that any trip abroad ends with the purchase of gifts for close ones and friends waiting for us at home. Naturally, the things we bring from abroad should be of elite level, unique…
Immigration
Russia will consider the possibility of creating a mechanism for protecting the rights of compatriots abroad. President Dmitry Medvedev stated this at the Third World Congress of Compatriots, which…
Everyday life
In France, unlike most of its EU neighbors, instilling certain basic truths into children with the help of a belt is not yet an action deserving condemnation – neither from a legislative point of…
In Germany, there is a whole network of higher education institutions whose graduates do not have to worry about future employment. It is guaranteed to them by the very fact of enrolling as students…
Everyday life
Undeclared work, especially in times of crisis, is spreading more quickly and confidently than ever and turns out to be a lifesaver for the economy. This bold statement by a prominent Austrian…
With the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty on December 1, 2009, the European Union will for a long time put an end to the search for a path of internal reforms. This quest lasted almost eight…
Money
Last week, all the world's financial markets were literally shaken by the news that the state fund of the emirate of Dubai, Dubai World, offered to restructure its obligations to foreign creditors…
Everyday life
Construction of minarets on Swiss territory is now banned. Swiss voters decided this last Sunday in a referendum. The unprecedented decision for Europe, which Muslims themselves consider…
Immigration
One of the most common questions we ask ourselves when talking about immigration to Canada is about the duration of the procedure for processing and reviewing documents by various authorities making…
Immigration
In connection with the global financial crisis, Russia is experiencing a new wave of emigration of citizens. But it should be noted that even before the crisis, in recent years, there has been a…