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The delegation from Vologda took part in a conference devoted to promoting of tourism products in Russia’s North that was held in Veliky Novgorod on December 14. The conference was attended by representatives of the Federal Tourism Agency, delegates of executive bodies in the sphere of tourism, experts in the field of tourism and marketing, employees of tourist companies, and mass media representatives.
The meeting devoted to forest industry development was chaired by Sergei Donskoi, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation.
The competitions were held during the speedskating World Cup season at Thialf Oval in Heerenveen (the Netherlands).
In Russia, the New Year holiday trumps even Christmas in importance, and major celebrations take place all over the country in recognition of the day.
The ISU Speed Skating World Cup was held in Holland from December 11 to 16. Artyom Kuznetsov represented Russia at these competitions.
10.12.2015 16:41
Vologda Region shares its experience of international trade.
Vologda is hosting an international conference devoted to foreign economic activity on December 10-11.
Just before New Year’s and Christmas holidays Russian Ded Moroz lit up the first New Year’s tree on his birthday, on November 18, and set off for his pre-New Year.
09.12.2015 15:59
Today, Russia is marking the Heroes of the Fatherland Day.
Russia marks the Heroes of the Fatherland Day since 2007. The date, December 9, commemorates the Russian historical tradition of honouring the holders of the Order of Saint George, which was established on this day in 1769. The St George ribbon has become the symbol of military valour and the symbol of victory.
A delegation from the Vologda Oblast led by First Deputy Governor Alexey Sherlygin arrived in Armenia on an official visit.
08.12.2015 15:28
Direct Line with Oleg Kuvshinnikov
Today Oleg Kuvshinnikov held a direct communication session during which he responded to questions from citizens of the Vologda Region.