Country guide
140 years ago, after long negotiations, the largest deal of the 19th century took place. On March 30 (18), 1867, Alaska, which had been a Russian colony for 126 years, passed into the hands of the…
Curiosities
British scientists have concluded that residents of large cities live much shorter lives than those affected by radiation exposure. This is evidenced by data from a study published in the online…
News
British authorities plan to tighten border control and entry visa rules for several categories of foreigners starting next year. In particular, tourists, students and those intending to marry in the…
News
Immigration
Moscow authorities have decided to bring order to labor migration. According to Gazeta.Ru, a new centralized structure under the working name “Migration Terminal” will now handle issues of stay…
With each passing day, we dream more and more of warmth. Many are already beginning to dream of their own little corner by the southern sea. 'It's only for the richest,' the inexperienced reader will…
Education
Although English as a foreign language predominates in our country both in schools and universities, many students also study other languages, in particular German and French. And it is also useful…
Sport
The organizing committee of the XXIX Summer Olympic Games, to be held next year in Beijing, has finally presented sample medals for winners and prize-winners of the competitions. On the day when only…
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees calculated that in 2006, the most frequent asylum seekers abroad were citizens of Iraq, China, and Russia. The most attractive countries for…
Immigration
Last week, the State Duma of the Russian Federation held a 'round table' dedicated to the problem of repatriates. Legislators are preparing a project for the return of former compatriots. The program…
Since mid-March, a mortgage crisis has been gaining strength in the United States. The number of Americans for whom a home on credit has become unaffordable is growing rapidly, and large financial…
Education
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