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colors and r.s.s. feeds now in the palm of your. question. dot com. happy night new year's eve it's a code didn't stop russians residents from seeing in twenty eleven across the board it's time zones. they're also celebrations in space as the crew orbiting sent a seasonal message to those thousands of kilometers but that it. hard for a stone in its own unhappy new unit as the country becomes the latest to sign up to the currency and the physical force costs and drag living standards down.

there and happy new year to all that you're watching r.t. the new year is rolling out around the world with a rush marking it nine times twenty seven began and that it was stuck on the pacific coast reaching the baltic city of kaliningrad. winter chills didn't stop millions of russians from celebrating parties at his have it was among moscow's revelers. i must go who is a city that reading know these houses through and you years back which i. am seeing in twenty eleven was no exception. nearly one and a half million revelers descended on the russian capital downtown area turning it into a giant street party. my wish is it my children are happy and successful that's the most important thing that i mean we wish them and everyone health and happiness let them ski and fly and have you no enemies. wishing boys and girls

everywhere a very happy new year. my warmest congratulations for the new year the healthy everyone and support such a winter olympics. on red square itself numbers were limited to twenty five thousand those who braved the elements to claim their spots early on when not disappointed on the stroke of midnight the kremlin's clock tower rang out. marking the beginning of the night's main celebrations. the music only stopped for policy go is to listen to president nevada's new year address shown on big screens across the capital but i was. as we see the old year out we remember it's joyful and sad moment and hope that next year will be good and

successful for all of us and for our country. we will build a modern russia together a strong open and friendly country. the evening's christian day was a fabulous fireworks display over the mosque a burst of color setting the scene for the capitals for. the saying goes that good luck sticks to those who celebrate new year here on moscow's red square whether or not to choose to believe that what's not in doubt is that those muscovites you must hear a spazz of this story too well to believe you twenty eleven did so in russian style alister beds. thousand kilometers south of the capital but still in russia people in the olympic city of sochi have been blocking new year but i like moscow outdoor events took place under prime trees instead of the standard christmas for tea

parties sarah firth was there to. i love. the people who. come to. the back. of her russian winter. clothes. line. drop about. every year. the people. with all the. people. that. they. take to let me tell you. resort city of sochi well that while most of us had one moment.

many times on board the international space station. took about a prime seat the crew are watching not just one city or even the country celebrates its new year they get to watch the whole planet spin into its next. mission control in moscow on a live link up i asked him just how they feel about it. my name's. russian television my christmas and happy new year. down here what's your message. happy new year we wish everyone good health love happiness success in all their new

beginnings and plenty of rewarding achievement in the upcoming year it was also a chance for others to send a cosmic congratulations for the frost was here greeting the cosmonauts children and praising their orbiting relatives but as much as the kids wanted to see the joy right now on their warmest words were saved the loved ones in space. that's followed daddy i love you still knots you are the best dad in the world happy new year. the crew of the s.s. are the only ones to spend new year and spend in isolation in moscow those participating in the simulated trip to mars and back over the five hundred days have already been in their modules for seven months. we would like to hug everybody to shake hands even to kiss some people if they ask but it won't be soon because we have a year of hard work ahead the i.s.o.'s crew is spending new year in about the most exotic location possible and they also have the unique advantage of being able to

share the strikes of midnight repeatedly. we have a chance to celebrate the new year several times we send our wishes to different control centers we start in the east and finish with houston we can celebrate all day but after the partying is over they'll still be watching over the planet because they are s.s. will remain in space for quite a while after the new year suffice to say that today's little chat provided a human touch to an otherwise very technical life. that i think minutes we investigate how some residents are literally playing with fire. like this has been cross russia later quality fireworks bottles into tragedies. also cacheris suffer from fathers out there for the nasty taste in and out pollution. cheap fakes of the market. also thought of frost's magic kingdom very telling region that most brings joy to

visiting children raises concerns of whether it's worth the money spent on it. estonia is starting twenty seven with bank machines dishing out a new currency as the baltic state becomes the seventeenth member of the euro zone works on a boycott has been discovering that while officials are celebrating the historic switch a stern humans fear their poor living standards are about to get worse. chatting about the bed and the wars these two france italy sions apart irina and her native a store near here are lent but they have one concern on their minds how to make it in this tough economic times march according to rena definitions of hardship couldn't be more different than you if irish people had a chance to experience what life is like here in stony athens i think there would have been no rallies in dublin they simply don't appreciate what they have to take

my friend for example she gets an employment payout each month and with this money she's able to support her child to study and say for air tickets to visit her parents here in a stone here if you are on welfare when a stone you simply can't make ends meet. the gap in living standards within the european union is huge but it may get even bigger slated to join the euro zone from january first it's tony now has to contribute eight hundred million euros to the e.u. solidarity fund it will be partially used to month in our lands lavish social programs and only three the arrangement will keep reach countries reacher and their poor neighbors who are. tourists. is this. because.

sixty three percent of. you know. something one hundred twenty or even more one historian joined the european union in two thousand and four most of its residents so with their membership as their ticket to perspire itchy the country drastically cut social spending to three the e.u. requirements a move that provoked little public discontent historians just tighten their belts and according to the country's finance minister they're ready to do it again this time to lead the irish continue wearing their cloth loose. to avoid obligation if you're. taken to the club if your summary fleer and inviting smile this group has become a boost to child for stoney's inclusion into the euro zone but the reality of this move is proving far less alluring the average unemployment benefit in our line is eight hundred that's more jobless is going to get the new year and policymakers are

trying to portray this as a matter of. some a story and see it as a sign of discord in living standards and inequality. for the work of art. it's tony. of course we update you twenty four hours a day and that's good taste of what we've got. this new year's day. yes to the russian capital and international christmas festival this year dedicate time to space. surprise for frost to get slapped with. discover why dot com.

fireworks are a must have for any new year's celebration spectacular but also dangerous. by the time for russia's biggest party of the yeah. explains many of the four substandard father used with a horrific consequences. two decades after consumer for work through first important they have become an essential part of the first of tradition this holiday season russians will be set the off now. earlier hundred million dollars worth of fireworks in their backyards and many of them will end up here in the burns unit but a huge problem is that many of these m. assumes fireworks do not work as advertised for example a firework doesn't quite ignite when it's meant to people pick it up and then it explodes burns damage blown off fingers we've got it all here authorities say there

isn't enough control over the quality of the fireworks which can be sold anywhere by anyone most don't find out they've bought a defective firework until it's too late but some of the fireworks on sale really aren't safe the pavers that the popular moscow store. with their colorful packaging these chinese made imports are aimed at casual pirate technics enthusiastic prices are dirt cheap less than ten dollars for an entire display i buy a few for testing by professionals. most of the do not comply with the russian legislation for example look at this parachute it's meant to go up street. it might seem trivial but. in the wrong direction in here soon. authorities admit drug imports do get through but then says that it's up to people to at least try to buy from licensed suppliers still although some of the injuries will be from misuse and not defective fireworks hospitals in moscow alone expect to receive around one hundred

patients these holidays but all hope to avoid large scale mishaps most of firework induced fire in the lame horse nightclub just over a year ago that killed more than one hundred fifty people. well i've created a new worst warning slow death yeah i'm enjoying the death of virtual probably with some good quality if i were you go on there are the last go. now there is one city which knows how to party it's moscow coming up next hour most of the entries shows us the best places to go up to twenty ten. there's even snow in siberia pretty and it's like alice in wonderland big grins and new year's eve all we're told in school on slow anyway moving on the last guards who were killed in something incredible place is trying to tell let's take a look at something different.

farmers in indian kashmir hoping he will bring them better luck grabbing the world's costliest spice suffer from his much prized with us counselling explains heavy industry is damaging the delicacy. saffron is a spice not a must with meat costing four thousand u.s. dollars a kilogram this price being greedy and is used in medicine and south asian cuisine you're not yet but the saffron farmers in. unhappy lot with their need half what it was a decade ago they blamed a dozen cement factories that have been set up nearby. these factories do not use pollution control devices you can see them spewing in twenty four hours a day we are working hard to keep or fields for to increase the government doesn't

take any action against the cement plant. the fallout is that every year sees less snow fall than the last affecting the crop many farmers see there even thinking of selling their land the biggest problem is the adulteration of cheap big brands of saffron briskly here on the streets and it is virtually impossible for you and me to distinguish between these and the real thing this is going to suffer damage and resulted in a drop in prices. the availability of cheaper saffron from iran and spain has added to the problem with credibility at stake traders like. now refused to stock saffron . when one cannot be sure the quality should i stock it but how about it can you guarantee whether it's genuine so there isn't much demand for more if the government is ready to thank you kate. i don't want you i will start. but there are those who still swear by saffron houseboat owner but she had done to has saffron

every morning especially in winter. or from to milk will have been raised issues because it's very good for one's health in this cold weather that it helps reduce chest congestion in my back it also goes away. that will bring some cheer to the saffron farmers who face a second year of plummeting prices the government had pledged eighty million dollars six months ago to improve it it gave facilities but the farmers are yet to see any action do they do this cash crop could well continue its low decline cotton saying r t bump or. that is that at some other stories making news on this the first day of twenty seven. a car bomb exploded in front of a christian church in egypt as worshippers were leaving new year's mass at least twenty one people died and forty three others were wounded the blast that's a clashes with is emerging from a church then storm and then by

a mosque no one has admitted responsibility for the attack which comes amid rising sectarian tensions. a series of tornadoes have battered america's midwest killing at least six people dozens more were injured as wins by a usually wound whether it's from homes or storms the power line this more than one hundred thousand people in mississippi that don't swim easy. ivory coast's defeated leader is warning that things will get worse if he's forced out. supporters all said to be planning an assault on the way his rival is holed up with u.n. peacekeepers the company president refuses to quit even though his opponent was recognized as winning last month's elections vomits which followed was killed at least one hundred seventy three people so far. north korea's new

message calls for better toys with the sound off the young says it's willing to overcome tensions from its shelling of a south korean on to them but which killed four people the attack was a response to souls of war games with a disputed maritime border which were heavily criticised as provocative in the message the north also vowed to significantly strengthen its military. now moscow district has built a winter wonderland for children to visit father frost the russian son tickles he meets them bringing home the excitement they expect this time with yet but not everyone is smiling sean thomas discovered. a good model since new guinea which got the snow maiden or true. icons of the russian new here spreading love and joy throughout the holiday season while their official address is in the leaky they have a seasonal state of the art home in the outskirts of moscow as well i believe that this place is of great importance for all parents and children then they can feel

their real fairytale here at the moscow site kids can play around the new year's tree hard to talk to the main characters and even send a letter to d.s. motos through the village post office through it all the children here can become a part of this magical world. which is why you went to his bedroom and his dining hall and his guest room but aside from the fantasy of it all there is also a practical side to the village. helpers are part of a special college intern program some of them. it's all about the smile you know it's a joy to see a child smile but we also learned how to make children believe our tale it is said that the land of the buildings in all of these decorations cost around thirty three million dollars but it's not just for show the organizers say it's so that the people here can know the true meaning of the new year. high hopes hopes that we will accomplish more next year than we did this year hopes that we do more and

correct the mistakes other people make politicians for instance we magicians have to correct the mistakes they make but life in the village isn't one long fairy tale there are some rumblings the magic kingdom is costing too much and the money could have been better spent helping children directly despite that the city of moscow is pressing forward with plans to expand the project further in the coming years a move that is sure to continue to make the children who come here smile no matter what the now has a holiday when children's wishes come true it's a very fun holiday children get presents what i knocked about from the frost house is that it was magical i really did not did when we joined hands in a circle inside the house and made our wishes and then. now living you and we from the beach afraid that the new year will be brighter for. you how thomas archie moscow. i got next hour off to one of russia's

golden ring cities to discover more about the legendary folk hero where the ancient ways of doing things still the best. the old looks like they were struggling. just. james brown that well that stay with us now for all the business news.

welcome to this special business program hey i'll take looking at some of the highlights of two thousand and ten. russia is to become the top european tourist monk within the next ten years that's according to your second largest tour right to thomas cook is expected to grow by double digit percentage as the wealth of russia's one hundred forty two million population increases dana question of the reports turkey egypt. in thailand these are the main destinations for russian tourists who go in search of the sun at the first sign of freezing weather back home about two million russians visit turkey one point six million go to egypt and over half a million go to thailand that picture changed in twenty tan with greece making

a splash as the euro crisis presented russians with the chance of a cheap holiday and greece could get a further boost in twenty eleven with operators in turkey and egypt already raising their prices greece attracted fifteen million visitors in two thousand and nine and ranking in the top twenty global destinations and is expected to strengthen that position as it hopes on booming markets such as china and russia we do have the next year we believe the tourist sales will definitely grow and customers will have more spending power and there is still a trend which even the crisis filter effect russians do not cut costs on family holidays which we expect this to be the fastest growing sector in twenty eleven and greek holiday operators aren't the only ones eyeing the russian traveler europe's second largest to operate at thomas cook has teamed up with russia's immuno will interest travel agency thomas cook will invest up to forty five million dollars to

meet russian demand for beach and family holidays with a person. who has more players we cannot go into a store with your friends. or crew to. the circuit because we're going to be the same russia clearly we want to be the number one or number two in the russian market operates is a bad thing and more than writing numbers of holidaymakers analysts believe as disposable incomes rise russians will be looking for more destinations and new services might in the questionnaire business r.t. in two thousand and ten merger and acquisition deals. among the top market drivers and the consumer goods sector was ahead of the trend u.s. based drinks giant pepsi co signed a deal to buy sixty six percent stake in russia's leading dairy produce the ball down the three point eight billion dollars price tag effectively doubled the value

of the russian company which french done on sold its stake in so much to do will bring pepsi co into the leading position on the russian food and beverage market adding twenty largest friends in the country to the company's core phone. shop take this hour but you can always find more stories on our website r.t. dot com slash business.

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