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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 trip.
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.
The event is organized by the RF Ministry of Economic Development, Vologda Oblast Government, Vologda Region Development Corporation and Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Support. The international conference is arranged with an active backing of the Russia-Britain Chamber of Commerce, the Russian-German Chamber of Foreign Trade, the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), embassies of foreign states in Russia, Enterprise Europe Network – Russia Consortium and other government-related organizations that promote mutually beneficial trade and investment.
Oleg Kuvshinnikov will hold a direct communication session during which he will respond to questions from citizens of the Vologda Region.
The programme of the visit is rather intense. It includes a visit to a forestry enterprise, opening of a new fuel sawdust briquette producing facility, visit to a high school and a local library and, of course, a meeting with the district’s population.