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The Coldest War. by Alexej Smirnov, Copenhagen
The recent Russian polar expeditions ignited a new battle for the Arctic region. Several countries have their sites set on the territories, including 3 in Northern Europe.
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Energy Disputes. by Sergei Reimers, Oslo
Europe needs Norway’s gas and energy. Today this country supplies more than 25% of EU’s gas needs, but is constantly pressed for more. Norway, however, estimates that its companies are working at full capacity, and is in no hurry to open its doors to foreign investment in this sphere.
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Small Business in Russia. by Natalia Gracheva, Stockholm
Famous Russian politician Irina Hakamada in an interview to New Horizons speaks about Russian politics, economic and political freedoms and the future of small enterprise.
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Moving Cars. by Veronika Pennanen, Kotka
Just in half a year the import of cars into Russia increased by 42%. Long lines of car carriers are a constant sight on the Russian-Finnish borders. But before they get to the border they come into Finnish ports. How to attract the transit flow? Port of Kotka leads the way.
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Saving Finnish Opera. by Gorran Svensson, Helsinki
The Finnish National Opera is the only professional opera, ballet and choir in the country, its Symphonic Orchestra is the largest in Finland. It is hard to put a value on such an enterprise for the culture of Finland. But today the Opera is going through an economic and psychological crisis.
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Moving with the Times. by Ljudmila Bozhko, G?teborg
More than 10 years ago the G?teborg Opera moved to a newly specially constructed building. With the change in location came a change in the repertoire. The ability to roll with the times, combining classical and modern productions has allowed this theatre to flourish in the midst of strong competition.
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Ballet in Mass Production. by Marina Koluyartseva, St.Petersburg
In modern Russia theatrical performances are once again in high demand. Market economy means the viewers decide which tickets to by and where to spend their free time. Not surprising, Swan Lake has remained everyone’s favourite with 324 showings in half a year in St.Petersburg alone.
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With Good Will. by Oleg Serebjakov, Tallinn
In November 2005 the Golden Mask held its first international project presenting the best of Russian theatre in Estonia. The project was implemented with the support of the Russian Federal Agency for Culture and Cinematography, the Estonian Ministry of Culture and Municipality of Tallinn. This year the project is still going strong.
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Keeping warm in Sweden. by Nikolai Sorkut, Stockholm
The cost of public utilities’ services in Sweden continues to rise. Specialists think that this is due to a combination of irrational policies, globalisation and the movement for ‛ecological safety“. How right are they?
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Managing Housing in St.Petersburg. BDO Unicon, St.Petersburg
The company responsible for managing the housing in St.Petersburg and its district is servicing 6.3 million people. But its large size does not necessarily mean quality. The problems are many and not just internal. How to manage a large city?
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Underwater Hermitage. by Alexej Smirnov, Stockholm
Who does the precious Russian cargo of the Dutch vessel which sank in Finnish waters belong to? The legal battles are still going on for the fate of the 17th century ship Vrouw Maria and its valuable load.
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Treasures from the Deep. by Sregei Tushin, Malm?
Who could have thought that hunting treasures on the bottom of the seas could be so profitable? The cargoes of sunken ships contain treasures beyond the wildest imaginations, from old recipes to Champaign bottles, and everything finds its buyer.
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A Gift from the Sea. by Natalia Gracheva, Gotland
The Swiss registered company Nord Stream is a gas pipeline to link Russia and the EU via the Baltic Sea. It will carry natural gas to supply both businesses and households. But while exploring the bottom of the sea near Sweden it found an unexpected and valuable surprise.
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High Demand for Higher Education. by Alexander Dubrovski, Helsinki
The European Union is putting a new emphasis on higher education. For a long time Europe had been strong in this sphere, but lately it has been playing second fiddle to US universities. What steps are made to recover?
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Diplomas for Sale. by Victor Kononov, Stockholm
A new scandal has swept Sweden and once again raised the suitability and credibility of distance learning. Although the internet offers a wide variety of educational choices online, the majority are just a fancy way of buying a diploma without putting in any work.
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Big Balloons. by Alexander Dubrovski, Espoo
For those who are always looking for some new way to tickle their senses there are a lot of sports that offer spectacular views with a touch of excitement, but none is as romantic as hot air balloons. Our correspondent takes to the sky in a hot air balloon.
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Safety First. by Gorran Svensson
Toyota’s Lexus LS460 was named the 2007 World Car of the Year by a panel of 44 automotive journalists from around the world. The LS460 features the world’s first automatic parking system, along with an eight-speed automatic transmission, safety features include forward radar designed to help drivers avoid collisions. And there’s much more…
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Business Legislation
• The Authority of the Executive Body
(Materials prepared company Unicomlegal Russia)
• Contract of employment
(Materials prepared by NordLex, Law Offices)
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