Russian Language Center

ISSUE 77
June, 2007

Founder:
Moscow State University Russian Language Centre

Editorial staff:
Eleonora Kremenchugskaya
Evgeniya Ignatova

Nikita Mikhalkov won special "Gold Lion" in Venice
Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov has received in Venice special prize "Gold lion" for his film "12". This film was awarded for set of work of all film crew.

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September, 2007




Week of Russian language and Russian education in Montenegro
On October, 7-14th, 2007 Week of Russian language and Russian education will take place in Montenegro. The purpose of carrying out of Week of Russian and Russian education – popularization and increase of interest to studying Russian and culture of Russia in conditions of a new geopolitical situation on the Balkans, strengthening traditional friendship and spiritual unity of slavic people.
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September,2007

University holiday "Freshman day - 2007"


On the 1st of September MGU celebrates University holiday "Freshman day - 2007".


Planned events:

  • 10.00 - 11.00 - Lecture of the rector of the Moscow State University V.A.Sadovnichyi for students of 1 course (the Assembly hall of the Main building, translation on the Internet);
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    September,2007

    he Festival of Russian Arts will take place in France on August, 24-29th
    The anniversary festival for a long time named simply and shortly - "Russian season" will take place in Cannes from August, 24 till August, 29th. Two evenings running in the well-known Palace of Festivals and the Congresses on quay Kruazett ballets from repertoir of Dyagilev seasons will dance: "Shaherezade", "Firebird",etc
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    August,2007

    Faces of Perestroika:A retrospective displays Sergei Borisov's photographs
    Juxtaposing female exhibitionists with Soviet monuments and glum transvestites with allusions to poetry, the black-and-white photographs in Sergei Borisov's new show, "People and Time", at the Manezh Exhibition Hall read like a running commentary on the uncertain hopes of perestroika and its aftermath.
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    August, 2007


    New RLC programme working out
    At the M.V.Lomonosov Russian language centre new course "Russian and Russia" started working out. It is a joint project of RLC and geographical faculty of MGU. The program includes group russian language course and fundamental lectures about different sides of Russian life, held by specialists of MGU.

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    August, 2007


    Achievement of Russian language student!

    Student of Russian language Centre Joo Hee (South Korea) in 6 months could prepare for passing official testing for receipt of internationally accepted National Certificate (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language, TORFL) and enter one of the leading Russian universities - Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the MFA Russia (MGIMO).


    Want to bell well trained - come to us!


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    August, 2007


    The Moscow State University lets out honours students

      Ceremony of delivery of red diplomas took place in the Moscow State University. Second year this ceremony passes in conditions of special solemnity. Because of the big number of honours students faculties have been broken into two days.


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    July, 2007


    The Olympic Games 2014 take place in Sochi!
    At 119-th session of the International Olympic committee elections of capital of winter Olympic Games of 2014 took place in Guatemala. Three candidates who have been stood such rigid competitive selection were the Russian Sochi, the Austrian Salzburg and Korean Pkhenchkhan.
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    July, 2007


    First results in Year of Russian language carrying out
    On June, 27th, 2007 press conference where the first results of carrying out of Year of Russian language in Russia have been brought took place in the Government of the Russian Federation. (more...)
    July,2007

    Conference under the status of Russian language abroad
    Not long time ago in Moscow the Conference under the status of Russian abroad has opened. Experts on Russian, representatives of the organizations of compatriots, political scientists, deputies of parliaments and journalists from the countries of the near abroad took part in it. (more...)
    June,2007

    29th Moscow International Cinema Festival has opened
    XXIX Moscow international film festival has opened on Thursday in Moscow. On opening ceremony which by tradition has passed in a film-concert hall "Pushkinskiy", at presence of the eminent visitor have been showed "Precept" of Emir Kusturitsa
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    June, 2007


    Since June, 1st it becomes easier for Russians to go in the countries of the European Union
    The agreement on simplification of a visa mode between the Russian Federation and EU which inures on Friday, will allow many categories of the Russian citizens to receive the "Schengen" visas for the term of till 5 years and in some cases without granting necessary before the invitation.
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    June, 2007


    Excursion to ABC museum
    New photos of the party at the Russian language centre
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    June,2007

    In Dresden the International festival of poets and the prose writers writing in Russian will take place
    Within the limits of Year of Russian language in Dresden (Germany) from October, 12 till October, 13th, 2007 will take place the International festival of poets and the prose writers writing in Russian. The purposes and problems of festival are: (more...)
    June,2007

    Day of slavic writing and culture
    Annually on May, 24th in all slavic countries glorify saint Cyril and Mefody - founders of slavic writing.
    Brothers were orthodox monks, they`ve created the slavic alphabet in Greek monastery. (more...)
    May,2007

    New photos!
    New photos of the party at the Russian language centre
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    May,2007

    International conference "Russian language and literatura in the international educational area" (Spain, Granada)
    On May, 7-9th at the Granada University (Spain) the International conference "Russian language and literatura in the international educational area" will take place. (more...)
    May, 2007


    The international relations of the Moscow university are extended

      In the Main library of the Moscow State University between the Moscow State University and the Humboldt Berlin University signing the report on an exchange of students took place.


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    May, 2007


    Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Russian language will never become language of hate and animosity, xenophobia and isolationism"
    The long economic crisis gone through by the country has hard affected position of the Russian intelligency, on a condition of art and the literature, national creativity. It was declared today by the president of Russia Vladimir Putin during the annual reference to Federal Assembly.
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    May, 2007


    "Russian days" on Sotheby's
    The second day of Russian painting auction on Sotheby's brought in an income at the rate of 38 millions dollars. The sum total of "Russian days" auction came to 51 millions dollars.
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    April, 2007


    Our congratulations with Easter!
    On Sunday, April 8th all Christians will celebrate the Easter! Russian Language Centre congratulates you and wishes all the best!
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    April, 2007


    Extra service at RLC!
    SIM card from a Russian mobile operator in a gift to all, enrolling for 6-week and longer programs. International calls from 0,10 EUR.
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    April,2007

    The rector of the Moscow State University V.Sadovnichy accepted the Cuban delegation

      The rector of the Moscow State University V.Sadovnichy accepted the Cuban delegation into which structure have entered the Ambassador of Republic Cuba in the Russian Federation Jorge Marti Martinez, the adviser of Cuban embassy Jeorgina Camacho and the rector of Habana university Ruben Sardoja


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    April, 2007


    Treasures from the Forbidden City go on display at the Kremlin Museums
    Last year Russia sent ballet, art exhibitions and President Vladimir Putin marked the official Year of Russia in China. This year it's China's turn, and the Chinese have returned the favor with films, art, orchestras and ancient relics as part of the Year of China in Russia, which commenced Monday. (more...)
    April, 2007


    International conference "Russian language and literature teaching reform"
    On April, 7-11th in Shanghai (China) the International conference "Russian language and literature teaching reform" In the context of the conference it is planned to discuss further issues... (more...)
    April, 2007


    The Head of China arrived to Russia
    On March, 26th there were negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Head of People's Republic of China Hu Jintao. (more...)
    March, 2007


    International Congress of Russian language researchers was held
    The third International Congress of Russian language researchers "Russian language: historical fates and modernity" was held under the guidance of the Moscow University on March, 20-23rd. This year more than 900 researchers in Russian from 50 countries all over the world took part at the Congress. (more...)
    March, 2007


    President Vladimir Putin and Pope Benedict XVI met
    Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pope Benedict XVI met Tuesday in the highest-level Kremlin-Vatican talks in more than three years, a meeting that was expected to focus on ways of easing tension between Catholics and Orthodox Christians and finding common ground on moral issues. (more...)
    March, 2007


    Excursion to Kolomenskoe
    Excursion to Kolomenskoe with students of the Russian language centre.
    New photos!

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    March,2007

    The first session of committee of Russian language year carrying out was held.
    The first session of committee of Russian language year carrying out was held under the chairmanship of Dmitry Medvedev. Acting on it, the first vice-premier has emphasized, that support of Russian language abroad carries not only the humanitarian aspect, but also is the major economic force. " Developing Russian, we assist for promotion of our national interests, strengthening of economic and cultural opportunities in interaction with other states ", - has told Medvedev. (more...)
    March, 2007


    MGU and SPbGU will get the status of federal Universities.

      The President of Russia Vladimir Putin charged the Government of Russian Federation with the consideration of question of getting federal status by MGU and SPbGU.


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    March, 2007


    Student's Pancake week

      Traditional Russian celebrating of a pancake week was held on February, 17th on the Square of M.V.Lomonosov Moscow University. The plan of action was simple, but frequently unpredictable...



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    February, 2007


    New discounts!
    If you pay at once you receive the discounts for individual tuition.
    Now also for group tuition:
  • 160 and more teaching periods (academic hours) - 10%
  • 320 and more teaching periods (academic hours) - 15%


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    February,2007

    The celebration of the International day of the native language is coming
    On February, 21st, 2007 the whole world will celebrate the International day of the native language. This day has been founded in November, 1999 by the decision of 30-th session of General conference of UNESCO and it is celebrated annually on February, 21st with a view of assistance to a recognition and use of native languages all over the world, first of all languages of national minorities. (more...)
    February, 2007


    The Year of Russian language has started in Austria by opening "The days of Russian children's book"
    The year of Russian language has started in Austria by opening "The days of Russian children's book". In Vienna the exhibition of books of Russian publishers, the opening day of children's author Segey Alimov were organized. (more...)
    February, 2007


    Annual press-conference of the Russian leader Vladimir Putin
    On Thursday February, 1st Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted his 6th annual meeting with journalists. "Big press-conference" began at noon and was broadcast by state TV-channels and broadcasting stations. (more...)
    February, 2007


    III International Congress "Russian language: historical destinies and the present time".
    The M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University in common with International Assosiation of teachers of Russian language and Russian literature will organize III International Congress "Russian language: historical destinies and the present time". The Conference will take place on March, 20-23th on philological department of the Moscow University. The chairman of conference is Victor Sadovnichy, head of the Moscow University.

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    February, 2007


    Moscow State University celebrates the Day of Russian students (Tatyanin day) and the day of MGU foundation.

      On January, 25th Moscow State University celebrates the Day of Russian students (Tatyanin day) and the day of MGU foundation. The program of celebrating: Opening of the student's holiday, devoted to Students` Day and Tatyanin day in the Moscow State University.

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    January, 2007


    The Innovative educational project is held in Moscow State University

      The Innovative educational project held in Moscow State University within the limits of priority national projects assumes perfection of all major directions existing today in the Moscow State University. In Moscow University are already created such educational forms, as corporate universities.

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    January, 2007

    Year of Russian language will be celebrated with 76 countries
    The purpose of this action - to raise a role of Russian language, answering the increased international interest to Russia and to raise its investment appeal.
    Start will be given to the Year of Russian language on January, 24-27th at the International linguistic exhibition in Paris where Russia will be the guest of honour. The decree about carrying out of Year of Russian in Russia also has been abroad signed by president Vladimir Putin in the end of December.
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    January,2007

    Putin: Power engineering attitudes with all countries are moved on a market basis
    Russia is making corrections in power engineering relationships with all countries and transfer them on a market basis... (more...)
    January,2007

    Results of 2006!
    More than six thousand foreign citizens have taken short programs in Russian Language Centre during the last years. For the last year we accepted 430 students.
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    January,2007

    Christmas in Russia
    Around 150 million Christian Orthodox were celebrating Christmas according to the Julian calendar. The pope recalled “our beloved brothers and sisters of the eastern Churches” and “with affection” wished them “abundance of peace and Christian prosperity”.
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    January,2007

    The Year of Russian language has started in Malta
    The official opening ceremony devoted to the Year of the Russian language was held in Malta on the eve of Orthodox Christmas.The President of Malta Edward Adami congratulated Orthodox believers on Christmas holiday and mentioned their big interest in the Russian culture
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    January,2007

    The Festival of Russian culture 2006 in Japan has come to an end
    The Festival of Russian culture 2006 in Japan has come to an end. It has become the first-rate culture event during all the history of Russian-Japan diplomatic relations, which are celebrated this year.
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    December,2006

    HAPPY NEW YEAR IS COMING TO RUSSIA
    On December, 18th 70 thosands of Jack Frosts and Snow Maidens are gathered at the centre of Moscow to congratulate Moscovites and Russians on coming Happy New Year!
    December,2006

    Yandex Internet Search Cup has overstepped the bounds of Russian language
    First foreign language Internet Search Cup under Yandex license is running in Norway. Contests under the license of Yandex passed in many Russian cities and abroad - in Ukraine, in the USA and Israel. New multilingual version of the Cup makes it possible to have Internet search competitions in any language. The partner is Kvasir, Norway’s search service. The rules of the Norway Cup follow the traditions of the Russian contests: participants compete to find answers on the Web within the given time limit. There are no restrictions on the use of any search tools.

    December,2006

    RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CENTRE STAMP IS ISSUED
    In Russia the postage stamp with image of Russian Language Centre is issued. It confirms the topicality of learning Russian language and its expansion throughout the world. We again invite you to the Russian Language Centre to study Russian and get new impressions!
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    December,2006

    100-YEARS ANNIVERSARY OF DMITRY LIKHACHEV
    Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the 2006 as a year of Russian culture, education and humanities-the year of Dmitry Likhachev.
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    December,2006

    RUSSIA HAS WON THE DAVIS CUP
    Marat Safin beat Jose Acasuso 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 in a nerve-racking fifth and decisive rubber before a capacity 10,000-strong home crowd at the Olimpiisky Sports Complex on Sunday,3rd to seal Russia's 3-2 victory over Argentina in the three-day final.
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    December,2006

    FOR RUSSIANS IN LONDON "PUSHKIN HOUSE" IS OPENED
    On November, 22nd in London the grand opening of Culture Centre "Pushkin House" is taken place. It's a very important event taking into account that the number of Russians and Russian speaking people are increasing.
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    November,2006

    IVAN ILYIN'S ARCHIVES WERE PASSED TO MOSCOW UNIVERSITY
    On Monday, November, 20th the Archives of great Russian philosopher Ivan Ilyin were given to the Main Library of Moscow University. As will be expected, the Archives will be quantized and become widely available to all nominees of the Library.
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    November,2006

    PUTIN WELCOMED THE DECISION OF UNESCO TO PROCLAIM 2007 AS A YEAR OF RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
    "Next, 2007 year, will be declared as a year of Russian language",-said Russian President Vladimir Putin."It's pleasant to report that next year will be devoted to Russian language not only in Russia, but everywhere in countries which know, like and appreciate Russian language.
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    November,2006

    RUSSIA JOINS WTO
    Russia and the United States on Sunday signed the long-awaited bilateral deal that paves the way for Moscow's entry into the World Trade Organization after 13 years of diplomatic wrangling.
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    November,2006

    WHY LEARN RUSSIAN IN WINTER?
    Russian Language Centre invites you to start learning Russian in winter. You'll have the opportunity not only study Russian, but visit a lot of New Year's and Christmas events in Moscow.You'll be able to take part in dance, power and sport competitions and to feel the atmosphere of great Russian holiday. We promise that the time spent in Moscow during the New Year's and Christmas holidays you'll keep in mind for a long time!!!
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    November,2006

    BILL GATES VISITED RUSSIA
    Microsoft founder and chairman Bill Gates arrived to Russia on November, 7th to speak at a conference in Moscow, Microsoft Business Forum 2006. Apart from the different themes,Gates was also expected to meet with IT and Communications Minister Leonid Reiman to discuss Russia's prospects in the global technology market and the founding of a "world-class" high-tech university in Russia.
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    November,2006

    ITALY: SEVEN DAYS WITH RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
    Since October, 27th till November, 2nd, 2006 "The week of Russian language in Italy" will take place in Rome, Florence, Verona, Bologna, etc. in the context of Russian-Italian forum-dialog. During seven days Italy will speak Russian.
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    October,2006

    LET'S COMMUNICATE IN REAL TIME!
    Now you can contact with us in real time using SKYPE. You have a unique opportunity to talk not only about Russian Language Centre, its programmes, language courses and offers, but to discuss all questions you're interested in: the weather in Russia, the latest and future most interesting events in Moscow, the costs and prices, etc. We'll be very glad to answer all your questions and to talk to you in real time!
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    October,2006

    Vladimir Putin answered questions of Russian citizens
    On October, 25th the 5th annual press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin was taken place in Kremlin. During 2 hours 54 minutes Mr.President answered more than 50 questions from Russian citizens. Last year the similar live broadcast took 2 hours 53 minutes. More than 2,3 millions questions were received.
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    October,2006

    The First Festival of Science will held at the Moscow State University since October, 27th till October, 29th
    The tradition of carrying out such festivals in the developed countries ground long ago but Russia's just started this. And it's quite naturally that Moscow University-the oldest and biggest University in Russia allows this action to proceed.
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    October,2006

    International scientific forum of specialists in Russian philology of Northern Europe
    On October, 13-14th in Helsinki (Finland) will take place International Forum of specialists in Russian philology of Northern Europe.
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    October,2006

    The III Moscow International Visual Anthropology Festival
    The III Moscow International Visual Anthropology Festival and Conference will take place on October 8-13, 2006 at the Moscow University. 107 films from 30 countries will be demonstrated in the course of 14 theme seminars. The authors, researchers, professors and students will discuss them and outline the prospects of introducing Visual Anthropology on social sciences, education, museum management, local history and mass media.
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    October,2006

    The first part of Tzaritsyno reconstruction is finished
    The so-called Khlebny Dom, or Bread House, of Tsaritsyno palace in southern Moscow was opened last weekend after a controversial restoration.
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    September,2006

    Constituent conference of a society " The Union of Russophones of France "
    Constituent conference of "The Union of Russophones of France " will take place on September, 16th in Paris.
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    September,2006

    Moscow State University has accepted the numbers of new students
    On September, 1st the grand meeting, devoted to Day of the first-year student took place in the Assembly hall of the Main building.
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    September,2006

    New discounts!
    For all who plans to arrive to Moscow in Nov.-Dec. we`ve prepared Christmas discounts for training.
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    September,2006

    Moscow State Univesity prepares for the new academic year
    Two weeks before new academic year Moscow State University students prefer to spend on sportsground and walktours.
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    August,2006

    Summer is back!
    Warm shiny days in the end of August is the best time to see Moscow! Studying programs, excursions to the famous Russian museums an estates make our students' life interesting.
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    August,2006

    Russian language classes are popular in Poland!
    Russian language classes are experiencing a revival of interest in Poland after going out of fashion after the fall of communism.
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    August,2006

    Madonna fans line up all night for Moscow concert tickets
    About 300 Madonna fans gathered in central Moscow in the small hours of Tuesday to buy tickets for the pop diva's concert on September 11.
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    August,2006

    14th European Bioenergetics Conference (EBEC)
    14th European Bioenergetics Conference (EBEC)was held in Moscow, the capital city of Russia, at the Moscow State University from 22 till 27 of July.
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    July,2006

    Summer with RLC!
    This summer our students have wide interesting excursion program! Melikhovo (Chekhov's memorial estate),Tretyakov Gallery, Chocolate factory "Krasny Oktyabr" were visited in July!
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    July,2006

    Kremlin steps into tourist cyberspace with online excursion
    Internet users can now visit the Kremlin at the click of a button after the launch of an online tour of the Russian president's official residence.
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    July,2006

    Russia's Putin says happy with results of G8 summit
    Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he was satisfied with the results of the Group of Eight summit near St. Petersburg and added that G8 leaders had adopted all planned documents with very few changes.
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    July,2006

    Enrolment to the Moscow Lomonosov State University
    In the Main library of MSU took place an official enrolment (first enrolment in this year) of the university entrants on the physical faculty and the faculty of art.
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    June,2006

    Test of Russian language in China!
    Recently a Russian Language contest for the best essay about Russia - "Russia and I" - took place in China. In the contest took place many Chinese students, studying Russian language.
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    June,2006

    Test of Russian as a Foreign Language!
    Our Centre carries out preparation and arranges official testing of foreign citizens for receipt of International Standard National Certification (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language, TORFL).
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    June,2006

    25% of graduates of Moscow Lomonosov State University received gold medals.
    This year 25% of graduates of Moscow Lomonosov State University received gold medals. That is 1500 students from 30 University faculties, almost each fourth graduate. "This number almost doesn`t change, - noticed the rector. - That is the proof that the level of is traditidionally high".
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    June,2006

    35th Contest of Russian language in Tokio.
    35th Contest of Russian language took place in Tokio in the context of festival of Russian culture-2006. This year it is held thanks to active support of Russian embassy in Japan, The Russian News & Information Agency RIA Novosti and Russian Abroad Centre.
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    June,2006

    The opening of XXVIII Moscow International Film Festival.
    XXVIIIst Moscow International Film Festival started on June, 23. Andrzej Zulawski, outstanding European director, agreed to chair the 28th MIFF Grand Jury.
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    June,2006

    Victory Day at MGU
    Celebrating Victory Day at Moscow State University ended with grandiose salute. (more...)


    May,2006


    Only this summer!
    Only this summer group course includes two fabulous excursions to the tzar's estate Kolomenskoye and the State Tretyakov Gallery. www.rlcentre.com

    May,2006


    Russian TV produces `Dr. Zhivago`
    After a long wait, the first Russian-made screen adaptation of Boris Pasternak's novel "Doctor Zhivago" is set to air on Russian TV. (more...)
    May,2006

    Swisses won Russian language competition
    The Swiss team became the winner of the Russian Language competition among foreign students.
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    May,2006


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