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The Igor Moiseyev Ensemble: Keepers of the Dance

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:51:00 GMT

Igor Moiseyev's folk dance ensemble is celebrating its birthday on February 10 - on this day 75 years ago the choreographer held the group's first rehearsal.

Seven days in photographs. February 4-10, 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:24:00 GMT

Protests were held on Saturday in Moscow to demand fair elections with the number of those at the rally ranging from official police reports of 36,000 to 120,000, according to the organizers. The protesters hit the streets in minus 20 degrees Celsius (just under 0 degrees Fahrenheit) to voice their concerns over fair and transparent presidential elections which are slated for March 4.

Carina Nebula seen in a new light

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:15:00 GMT

Astronomers have obtained spectacular new images of the Carina Nebula, one of the most colorful objects in our skies. The most remarkable thing about these images is that they were taken using infrared so the object can be seen in a completely new light. And quite literally so, since infrared radiation has the same property as light.

Eruption of Mt. Etna in Sicily

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:22:00 GMT

Mt. Etna on the Italian island of Sicily became active again during the early hours of February 9.

Workshops Where Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Fighter-Bombers are Assembled

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:32:00 GMT

On February 8, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin overseeing the national defense industry visited the Chkalov Aircraft Production Association in Novosibirsk (NAPO) manufacturing Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers. The enterprise also upgrades Sukhoi Su-24M Fencer-D attack aircraft.

Chersonesus Taurica: Ruins of Ancient Greek Colony Covered with Snow

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:37:00 GMT

The remains of Chersonesus is Sevastopol’s main landmark. Few people have seen the legendary ruins covered with snow, a rare phenomenon in the area. Photos from the YouReporter project.

Weird and Wonderful Hot Air Balloons at Philippines Festival

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:00 GMT

The 17th Philippine International Balloon Festival is taking place from February 9 to 12.

Lions in the snow: Unusual behavior from the ‘King of the Jungle’

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:13:00 GMT

Harsh winter weather in the Balkans hasn’t stopped the lions at the Belgrade Zoo from having a good time.

Russians drill to Antarctic lake

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:39:00 GMT

After decades of drilling, Russian scientists have finally managed to pierce through Antarctica’s ice sheet to reveal the secrets of a unique sub-glacial lake, Vostok, a scientific source said on February 6.

Sochi 2014 launches recruitment campaign for Olympic volunteers

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:33:00 GMT

Tuesday saw the ceremonial opening of a massive nationwide recruitment campaign to find volunteers for the 2014 Winter Olympics - from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.

Ice Age comes to Switzerland

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:24:00 GMT

The severe cold weather in Europe has lasted into its second week with freezing temperatures and snow paralysing the entire continent. On the banks of Lake Geneva in Switzerland everything is frozen solid.

Photographs by RIA Novosti – winners of "The Best of Russia 2011"

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:18:00 GMT

Eight RIA Novosti photographers have been named as winners in the all-Russian annual open project "2011 Best Photographs of Russia," organized by the Winzavod Center of Contemporary Art with the support of the Ministry of Culture.

Colorful lantern festival in China

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:44:00 GMT

On the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Chinese celebrate the Lantern Festival. In 2012 the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the spring festival, or the traditional New Year, fell on February 6.

Elizabeth II - the Queen of Hats

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:57:00 GMT

Sixty years ago on February 6, 1952 Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor ascended to the British throne.

Siberian Huskies in Kamchatka Kennel

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:50:00 GMT

An open day was held at Sibirsky Klyk (Siberian Fang) sledge dog kennel in the suburbs of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Visitors were taught to drive dog sleds.

Riots in Egypt

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:34:00 GMT

Clashes between protesters and police have swept the central streets of the Egyptian capital in the past few days.

Animal News: How Quadrupeds and Birds Stand the Cold

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:17:00 GMT

Hares at the Royev Ruchei Park of Flora and Fauna in Krasnoyarsk are not afraid of temperatures reaching minus 35 C while the Indian elephants at Hannover Zoo are barely able to survive Europe’s dropping temperatures.

Unusual Costumes at Anti-Putin March in Moscow

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:50:00 GMT

Despite the severe cold, several dozens of participants in the protest rally in Moscow were wearing unusual costumes to distinguish themselves in the crowd.

Pro-Putin and anti-Putin rallies in Moscow

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:55:00 GMT

Over a hundred thousand people gathered at two major rallies in downtown Moscow on Saturday. The opposition rally took place on Bolotnaya Square, while Vladimir Putin's supporters met by the Poklonnaya Gora memorial.

Bird's eye view of Moscow rallies

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:05:00 GMT

Over a hundred thousand people braved the bitter cold at two major rallies in downtown Moscow on Saturday.

Extreme Cold Grips Europe

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:29:00 GMT

At least 163 people have died as a result of the extreme cold that has hit Europe from Ukraine to Italy. In many areas heavy snowfall has completely cut off transport links.

The Best Scientific Illustrations, Video Games and Graphics of 2011

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:55:00 GMT

A photograph of a mouse's retina, the "Cthulhu" cancer cell, a "cosmic network", a computer game Foldit and a video in which a living cell is broken down into its component parts, were the winners in a competition to find the best artistic work describing scientific phenomena or processes, run by Science magazine.

Mandragora, White Clowns and the Wheel of Death at Cirque du Soleil’s Zarkana Show in the Kremlin

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:28:00 GMT

On February 4, the Kremlin Palace will stage the official premier of Zarkana, the new show by Canada’s Cirque du Soleil. Seventy-five artists from 15 countries, a fantastic art-nouveau backdrop, the Wheel of Death, a sand animation and live music promise to make this acrobatic rock opera love story Cirque du Soleil's most spectacular production yet.

Seven Days in Photographs. January 28 – February 3, 2011

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:23:00 GMT

A cold snap in Europe, deadly clashes at a football match in Egypt, the Russia-2012 Forum and other events in RIA Novosti's "Seven days in Photographs."

Football tragedies that shook the world

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

A football match in Port Said, northern Egypt, ended with deadly riots.