16:33 Comrade scientist
As the 20th century recedes, it becomes increasingly difficult to explain to younger generations the peculiar combination of idealism, naivete, cynicism and brutality that was the hallmark of that century’s totalitarian states.

16:05 International Day of Mother Language
2007 was proclaimed the year of the Russian language in the world and in the RF. Festivals of the Russian language and philology are to be held all over the world.

15:53 Exhibition Tracks Progress of St. Peter's
St. Petersburg will host the exhibition "'Tu es Petrus': The Temple of Peter in the Medals of the Popes." The exhibition was presented to the press last Thursday in the Vatican, on the eve of its official opening in Rome.