17:28 LUKoil Allocates USD 3 Million for Celebration of St. Petersburg's 300th Anniversary
LUKoil is to allocate around USD 3 million towards preparations for and celebrations to mark St. Petersburg's 300th anniversary. This was announced on Friday, January 17 at a press conference by company president Vagit Alekperov.

17:19 Finland's Programme of Events for 300th Anniversary of St Petersburg Presented Today in Helsinki
The latest meeting of the Finnish council for the 300th anniversary of Saint Petersburg takes place today in Helsinki. More than 60 well-known figures from Finnish political, economic, cultural and social life will be taking part at the meeting.