ariel's good health would suppose the nuclear isotopes a clear plan it seems to be a revolutionary way to get rid of your girly man fields and along with the russian invaders. please go to the central. welcome back you're watching r t here is a look at the top stories arab league observers and syria aiming to help stabilize the conflict torn country russia hopes the peacemakers can help stem the violence before a foreign military intervention and. more u.s. soldiers are now losing their lives to suicide than enemy bullets unable to readjust to peaceful life that's causing some veterans to warn young people not to enlist. and british human rights groups the fight for

a no spies own in the world's most surveilled country calling on oxford city council not to record what's being said in taxis accord and in another city rejected a similar surveillance tactic there. was the headlines here in our next joint of moscow out team gripped by festive fever ahead of christmas and the russian capital . welcome merry christmas. to the christmas holidays it's a long. but still some people everything. including that one

. the good old. tree. and the new year period. this happens much as christmas in the country is most widely celebrated on. christmas. as a more important holiday and as the day when. it was sure. to go. christmas day. here soul. expects. christmas. tree the choice. online companies shops.

like this one. when it comes to choosing a christmas tree as it's called and people are increasingly divided between those who opt for convenience. to the genuine one each has its advantages. much cheaper i could be wheeled out of the year and doesn't drop needles on the floor. on sufficient trees are in fact dangerous be used to decorate streets offices but not hundreds when you play such a train it might release some dangerous chemicals while authentic pine and furniture is produced natural antibacterial substances which can help kill. real fur trees if grown especially christmas environmentally friendly choosing a tree can be a great fun family occasion coming in all shapes and sizes no two little ones are

of the same the problem now is transporting it back home and great work out and then comes the fun part the decoration. time for christmas shopping now and there are hundreds of last minute places to shop in moscow for markets to discount stores full price ranges covered however if you want a grand christmas experience take a look at this next location the department store. the spectacular fountain centerpiece has been covered by a huge model of a christmas carousel the cherry on top of the cake is a gigantic slide which children of all ages and enjoy. everywhere you look all decorations christmas trees impressive gardens festive silhouettes and sparkling lights. well

talk about the makeup of this place that's felt sick in the run up to christmas and then the really good have set the quota all the stops we got in the decorations this year situated right that's the red square it was the best place to get into the festive mood all simply the watch there's even a christmas band if you. d.c. band members dress in a typical blue costumes that represent the russian father christmas rose playing out soviet russian and international christmas hits he creates a wonderful atmosphere and visual feast to shock as he passes by. we were perform music from various countries here at groom to create a special festive atmosphere for all shoppers we want to wish everyone happiness health and wealth in the new year. is certainly one of the most glamorous stores in

russia what else can you expect from a mall that stands right next to the kremlin known for its expensive shops this year a display of decorated trees has also been set up the she's been designed by luxury a popular brand such as christian dior at a mass of quito is very interesting how a festival ornament can look so different there are some great designs here. shopping for the ones you love is a great thrill over malt for your wallets. bags in hand i'm full of the festive mood during the holiday season never fails to impress if it's a real winter wonderland experience she was case is the place to calm. moving on and what made you festive activities or occasions i was mentioning in the russian capital. one of the most sought after productions in the country is the performance of the not kaka ballet at the bolshoi theatre.

britain at the end of the nineteenth century by the outstanding wishing composer go to tchaikovsky the ballet has been performed in the bolshoi stage for decades tickets for the show on new year's eve are sold out months in advance and prices on the black market could be as high as thousands of dollars a true new year's treat. for those who are not lucky to get tickets for the thirty first december there is another quite popular way into the new year. in fact celebrating the holiday with family and friends at home is a widely followed tradition in russia several hours before the clock strikes midnight people start creating various dishes with salad being among the highlights the president addresses the nation on t.v. everyone raises a glass of champagne and makes a wish. and while some prefer to watch the fireworks celebration is on and others prefer to

moscow's red square full of thousands of excited muscovites tourists and this is its application to meet in. the hearts of the russian capital. there are various films around the world that have become associated with the festive season in russia is the romantic nineteen seventy five comedy called the irony of fate or. title yes. it's based on the similarity of houses in the soviet times how many people across the country lived in similar blocks main character travels from moscow to st petersburg by mistake. just like the sound of music in the west millions of russians watch this film and have to the decades. arriving at our final location every changing restaurant scene is busy throughout the whole year it's clear things are certainly stepped up for the various holiday periods special. events celebrity gatherings elite parties and decorations.

and at the top of. a new restaurant called white rabbit aims to be the highest flier in the new flock of restaurants that have taken to the skies. you know one thing i love about living in a swanky developing restaurant seriously is now one of the best in the world and over the past six years that i've lived here a whole range of spectacular eateries have opened close and now seems that many of them are battling it out against each other to become the highest and most glamorous entire city. views of the capital's skyline offering incredible images of high rises. in the distance. impressive to say the least. views of course. prices but it's christmas. celebrate in the restaurants casual yet

atmosphere. at home. is the ideal. christmas. turkey. it's very tasty an aromatic served. with cheesy cream crunchy parsley and white truffle oil. is not publicly celebrated in the twentieth century but now with the festivities of fifty. seventh it's clear the whole country is. huge. and whether you rejoice in a christmas merry. capital is one of the leading cultural hot spots in the world will always be a fantastic choice of events and attraction as it

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with a sports news. good morning to you thanks for watching the sports and these are the headlines. tottenham and chelsea share the spoils in the competitive london darby plus athlon go second in the cage of western conference after demi to discard seven straight defeats while the limping champion even still get a lead the way the all round speed skating championships in moscow. but first when chelsea shared the spoils of white hart lane last night one or how it ended in a feisty london darby chelsea captain john terry was selected to play despite being charged with racially abusing q.p.r. as anthem thirteen and the day before and the skipper put in

a solid performance but couldn't stop spurs taking. emmanuel addy by all who has been named africa player of the year however the breeze got an equaliser from the in-form striking daniel sturridge midway through the first half and despite the challenges for both sides one one is have finished. little balls that hit the bone from situations that we have. the penalty box of talk to them from around me one on one with the keeper so that even for game i think i was sober second half was it was brilliant we start the game why on short do it was really want saudi the first twenty minutes or so it was all us completely scored to goal but then with a school they came back and got a bit stronger. so this is how the top of the table looks going into the christmas fixtures tottenham keep third place just two points ahead of chelsea one month the

city lead the way at the top a couple of points ahead of rivals manchester united. but in the atlanta up to second in the western conference after beating disco moscow for two in the russian capital atlanta opened the scoring through dimitri upper and by the end of the first period they were two up. on target for the second we apologize we don't have pictures at the moment and he then added another in the second period to scar did pull it back to three one with a strike from the call of but that was as close as they got because eduardo wouldn't doubt skee gave atlanta for only dennis passion got a late effort here scar to make it four two but to sky now suffered their seventh straight defeat well right wing alexy cover love was watching from the sidelines last night he's been out with a knee injury for almost three months but the former n.h.l. great has used the time to help teach children and support a charity that is close to his heart. as more. nine hundred

ninety four stanley cup winner and nine hundred ninety two a limp dick champion and the sake of an elf has spent almost his entire career in the n.h.l. following eighteen seasons across the atlantic the thirty eight year old right wing signs at city year deal with moscow region's auckland's last summer but away from the club makes sure he has his talent to help future generations of players it's exciting for the kids because you always put yourself in a deposition when you're a child and they never had a chance to make you know how to just skate with with a summer superstar or whatever because of where. but they have the chance and a lot of a lot of player said by the commandant of the council to come through the practices and stay with the kids which is it's exciting for them and i know how they feel like i want to feel the same way helping out lots juniors is just one way and the sake of a gives back ache a twenty seven as he was loving it jobs in the n.h.l. has his own share it seen canada which helps kids with cardiac problems around the

world heart trouble is something alex is just too familiar with as he spends two years in treatment himself from the age of eight there's a lot more things you could do in russia about just the wrong charges you know call the kids help the little six kids were to be up to two to believe in self and trying to you know fall tired and not afraid to meet the friends on the other team he said be just because you think if you're sick in bed because doing things but you have to make them believe it or you will find you can get all you can do anything you want whatever you want alex a couple elf is that relentless athlete at thirty eight the thought of brit siring has never crossed his mind my mind is still in the game of my mind still i have a try for this game i really enjoyed it was without a gun for the ring i will enjoy the view in a locker room in the gym on the ice so i like all the kids still having fun which is important when you don't have that in them. always dressed up in. russian ice

hockey has gradually increased in recent years and the return of seasoned veterans from the n.h.l. has added to the. hockey league off. don't hurt either room on cost or of artsy. now reigning world and european champion even score but have has fought back from a slow start to grab the pullin the murray lead at the halfway point of the of the russian all round speed skating championships here in moscow the twenty eight year old had to settle for second best in the five hundred meter event but then went one better in the five thousand meters to inch closer to retain his crown the national tournament is a chance for the skaters to qualify for next year's european championships however old school but have plans to sit at the continental event as he wants to focus on the defense of his world title in moscow next february while on the women's side because that in a lot she ever also lived up to her status of pre-tournament favorite the olympic

bronze medalist won the five hundred and three thousand meters to leave the standings with two more events to go. three more teams grab places in the last sixteen of the year league on the final day of the regular season gets caught up and emporio armani all getting wins to ensure they progress to the next round. benny come to eighty three seventy six to finish on top of the italian hosts were already assured of a last sixteen place but couldn't contain the ball down down of age he finished with nineteen points for the turkish side while he made all the service jobs scored on that night with a twenty one point. four two qualifying group with spanish side just be the first time they got so far on competition and they did it with a seventy two seventy seven seventy two win over fellow spanish. marco banish top scored their forget that with eighteen points. down for repairs. and green sea in

porto armani one winner takes all clash parties than coming from behind to win seventy two sixty six after trailing one point by letting points. their hero three of his game high point coming in the final quarter. now it is. the season of goodwill and ferrari driver felipe massa says he's made up his differences with fellow brazilian f one driver nelson piquet jr. invited him to his end of season international challenge event in brazil it was an olive branch really because back in two thousand and nine p.k. of costing him the world championship after piquet me to deliberately crash in israel during the singapore grand prix to go kart adventure a host of major sports stars come together including another brazilian f one driver rubens barrichello but massa was glad piquet was that. you believe the only problem but once with with what happened in singapore i believe

that without any interference from me or anyone else i believe he suffered with what happened i don't have any issues with him and this situation was a problem for him not coming here last year he is here these here another excellent driver to compete to win b.c. round these here. finally only a select few are immortalized in bronze while they are still alive and are striking cricket legend shame one has joined that elite one of the greatest bodies of all time was present in the flesh out the unveiling of the statue on the parade of champions the melbourne cricket ground born is the former record holder for most wickets taken by a in international test cricket been an impressive tally of seven hundred ninety eight forty two still takes to the pitch though just in that domestically born is only eleven constraining sportsmen to come to stay in such an honor and was flattered by the result. looks fantastic

a very very good. very proud it's a great on us was sort of weird seeing yourself up there but it's a very good likeness and very proud of it so that's the sport for the moment morten to ask.

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