Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich made a statement at the OSCE Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on January 21.

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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
We cordially invite you to attend the Russian Winter Ball will be held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in the heart of Covent Garden on Sunday 17th Jan 2016.

Excellent things to do in London this weekend (December 12-13)

Acclaimed and in-demand act, Abi Roberts, is to become the first UK comedian to perform in Russia - in Russian!

One of the best-loved British actorsAlan Rickman died in London aged 69. His death was confirmed on Thursday (January 14) by his family who said that he died “surrounded by family and friends” The Guardian reports. Rickman had been suffering from cancer.

Сухие are a breath of fresh air, the long-awaited heroes. Yes, the Russian stage finally has some indie-pop musicians to be proud of. Their songs are catchy, you quote them, you can't stop listening to them, you drag people to their gigs because the insane wave of energy can pull you out from the daily routine and gives your life wings.

"The nominating body for the Oscars is to be radically shaken up following an outcry over the all-white shortlist for this year’s awards", informs The Times.

From December 14 to 16  London hosted the 11th International Muslim Forum on "Religion, identity and integration, and the transformation of values".

The international exhibition "Putin Universe" will be in Moscow and London on October, 6, dedicated to Mr Putin's birthday.

As the iconic 62^nd London Boat Show drew to a close yesterday (Sunday 17 January), 90,328 people had been welcomed to ExCeL London to experience the very best that the boating industry has to offer.

Russian president Vladimir Putin was asked a question about his daughters at his news conference.

The showroom was unveiled on September 17 during Möbel Hesse's 70-year anniversary celebration where guests, including regarded dignitaries and illustrious media personalities, came to mark the milestone and get a first look at the Ethan Allen space.