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Education
Today many of our compatriots go to study in Poland. As Ucheba.Ru notes, they are attracted by the prospects of obtaining a European diploma and relatively low tuition fees. Want to follow their path?
Everyday life
American and British scientists have compiled the most accurate satellite map of Antarctica. To do this, they had to piece together a giant puzzle of 1,100 images taken by the Landsat 7 spacecraft…
Education
In 2007, the U.S. State Department issued a record number of visas to students and exchange program participants - over 600,000. That is more than 10% higher than the previous year's figure. The…
Everyday life
The fundamental positions of a democratic society are freedom of speech and freedom of religion. However, as Washington ProFile notes, paradoxically as it sounds, in the US these principles…
Immigration
The notorious American political correctness has reached new historic heights. At least within the boundaries of a single city. As reported by Vremya Novostei, a large populated area has appeared on…
Education
The number of foreign students at American higher education institutions in the 2006-2007 academic year increased by 3%, reaching 582,984. According to the Bureau of International Information…
Money
The World Bank and the international audit firm PriceWaterhouse Coopers have published the results of their study Paying Taxes, dedicated to fiscal problems in various countries around the world. As…
Culture
Last week, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving. It is one of the country's main and most popular holidays, which, unlike most others, originated directly on US soil. Its history is a mixture of…
Tourism
The easiest way to learn about the Faroes was through football: since 1988, the local team has been participating in UEFA and FIFA tournaments. According to experts, the Faroese were very lucky that…
Gourmet guide
When tourists arriving for a holiday in Thailand or Malaysia ask which exotic fruit they must try, they are recommended to buy durian.
Curiosities
The authorities of New York and the ancient Italian city of Cadiz are trying to starve the poor birds not by chance. The point is that these 'symbols of spiritual purity,' which have multiplied…
Tourism
In November, the ski season begins. And not just skiing, but also snowboarding, sledding, snowkiting, iceboating… An observer for the magazine 'Voyage and Leisure' offers you nine ways of active…