17:14 The Council of Federation is now headed by a Petersburger Sergey Mironov.
Sergey Mironov became the successor of Egor Stroev – the Federation Council speaker.

17:13 St. Petersburg claims for holding “Masters Cup-2003”.
The directorate of “ST-Petersburg Open” will file an application for holding in final tournament of 2003 “Masters Cups” till December 15.

17:13 Around the world for 2 years and 2 months.
A round-the-world marine expedition starts on July 1 next year.