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French Actor Depardieu Gets Russian Citizenship

French Actor Depardieu Gets Russian Citizenship

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French Actor Depardieu Gets Russian Citizenship

15:19 06/03/2013

‘Vladentines’ Day Blog is ‘Putin’ the Charm on Americans
02:34 15/02/2013
“From Russia with Love” takes on a whole new meaning on the recently launched “Happy Vladentine’s Day” blog, a collection of photos with tongue-in-cheek Valentine’s Day captions that feature Russian President Vladimir Putin.1
Ten Items to Help You Survive the ‘End of the World’
02:16 28/11/2012
What are you doing on Dec. 21? According to doomsday prognosticators, the world will end that day, when the 5,126-year-old Mayan calendar ends. And for those buying into the “end times” scenario, they’re busy converting spare rooms and storage sheds into bunkers; purchasing survival tools, even those that fight zombies; and generally preparing in case the end is near.
Tom Cruise Files $50 Mln Lawsuit against Two Magazines
06:34 25/10/2012
Hollywood star Tom Cruise filed a $50 million lawsuit against two magazines claiming they defamed him by reporting that he abandoned his 6-year-old daughter Suri, celebrity website TMZ reported.
New York Hosts International Ballet Gala
20:48 19/10/2012
This year’s Gala featured international ballet superstars from leading ballet companies of the world, including Russia’s Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters, the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater and the Staatsballett Berlin.
Updated Cinderella Gets Mixed Reviews in US
17:09 19/10/2012
The Mariinsky Theater’s latest, updated, staging of the ballet Cinderella drew a muted response from audiences in Washington.
James Bond Aston Martin Sells for $386,000
18:57 06/10/2012
The 2008 Aston Martin 6 litre V12 DBS 2 door coupe used by Daniel Craig as James Bond in the movie "Quantum of Solace" was sold in London’s auction of the James Bond movie memorabilia for 241,300 pounds, Christie’s auction house reported on Saturday.
‘Moon River’ Singer Andy Williams Dies
00:48 27/09/2012
Andy Williams, the easy-listening, smooth vocal artist best known for his 1961 signature rendition of the song, “Moon River,” has died at his home in Missouri after a bout with cancer, according to his publicist. He was 84 years old.
Renoir Painting Resurfaces at U.S. Flea Market
21:24 09/09/2012
A woman from the U.S. state of Virginia bought a possible Renoir painting at a U.S. flea market at a price worth many times less than its pre-auction estimate, the Art Daily said.
South Korean Film ‘Pieta’ Gets Venice Golden Lion
22:34 08/09/2012
South Korean director Kim Ki-Duk’s “Pieta” wins the main prize Golden Lion at the 69th Venice Film Festival.
Medvedev Opens 1812 Patriotic War Museum
15:20 04/09/2012
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday attended a ceremony to open a museum of the 1812 Patriotic War against Napoleon in Moscow and visited the renovated Triumphal Arch.
‘Green Mile’ Actor Michael Duncan Dies at Age 54
07:20 04/09/2012
Oscar-nominee Michael Clarke Duncan, best known for his role of John Coffey in 1999 movie “The Green Mile,” died of heart problems at age of 54, CNN reported.
Russian Pavilion Wins Venice Biennale Award for First Time
21:10 29/08/2012
For the first time in the history of the prestigious International Architecture Biennale in Venice Russia’s pavilion won the prize of the jury, the press service of the Skolkovo foundation said on Wednesday.
Fans Want to Unveil Michael Jackson Monument in Moscow
19:41 29/08/2012
Russian fans of U.S. singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson are collecting money to unveil a three-meter-tall monument to the late King of Pop, the project’s curator Svetlana Larina said on Wednesday.
Borodino Battle Reenactment Training Costs $15,800
22:07 23/08/2012
It costs as much as 500,000 rubles ($15,800) to train a person taking part in a historical reenactment of the Battle of Borodino, which is expected to take place in the Moscow Region on September 2, the president of the Gvardeiskaya Rota military and historical club said on Thursday
Russia's RT-TV Nominated for International Emmy Awards
16:42 22/08/2012
Russia's English language RT-TV channel was nominated for the International Emmy Awards in the 2012 News category, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said on its Web site.
Russia Bans Award-Winning Film over ‘Porn’
21:07 18/08/2012
A Serbian arthouse movie that swept a prestigious European festival this year was banned from screening in Russia by the Culture Ministry, prompting allegations of censorship.4
Cult Sci-Fi Writer Harrison Dies at 87
20:22 15/08/2012
Harry Harrison, an American novelist whose science fiction novels achieved cult status in post-Soviet Russia, died on Wednesday, his official Web site reported. He was 87.
Russian Directors Head to Venice Film Festival
18:45 26/07/2012
Films by three Russian directors will be featured at the 69th Venice Film Festival, including one on the festival’s main program.
Singer Quits Wagner Fest over Swastika Tattoo
17:25 22/07/2012
A Russian bass-baritone lost his chance of a grand debut at the world’s most prominent Wagner festival over an old swastika tattoo, German media reported.1

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