The award is presented each year in Los Angeles based on voting by approximately 90 international journalists. The main favorite of this year's Golden Globes is the film about World War II "Dunkirk" directed by Christopher Nolan.

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February

Resumption of flights to Egypt

Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov announced the resumption of flights to Cairo from Moscow. Let us recall that flights ceased in 2015 after the crash of the Kogalymavia plane over the Sinai Peninsula. Flights of Russians to resort cities such as Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh will be resumed, but, as Sokolov noted, in the longer term.

Olympic Games in South Korea

Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang for Russian fans and athletes are spoiled by the IOC’s decision to exclude the Russian team in connection with the doping scandal. As a result, our athletes will compete on an individual basis under a neutral (Olympic) flag. In total, about 2,500 athletes were allowed to compete this year, who will compete for 98 medals. For the first time in winter Olympic Games ah, two new countries will take part in Pyeongchang - Eritrea and Kosovo.

The Year of the Dog begins

According to Chinese calendar 2018 is the year of the Dog. If you were born in 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, this is your year. Lucky numbers there will be 3, 4, 9 and all the complex ones in which they appear. It is believed that people born in the year of the Dog are honest, loyal, kind and smart.

"Oscar"

The 90th ceremony will traditionally be held in Los Angeles. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel will host for the second year in a row. Before him, only Billy Crystal was trusted to host the event twice - in 1997 and 1998. According to experts, Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water" will be named the best film of the year.

Presidential elections in Russia

On December 6, President Putin announced that he intends to political career to be elected to the presidency. Voting day is set for March 18. Any citizen of the Russian Federation who is at least 35 years old and has permanently resided in the country for at least 10 years can be elected president. There are other restrictions: for example, having an outstanding criminal record or incapacity.

50 years since the death of Martin Luther King

One of the most prominent human rights activists was shot dead in 1968. White-skinned James Earl Ray was convicted of murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison. The convict stated that he did not kill King. Both relatives and friends of the deceased had doubts about his guilt.

Eurovision 2018

The popular singing competition will be held in the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Representatives from 48 countries are going to take part. Russia, which abandoned the competition last year due to the exclusion of participant Yulia Samoilova from Kyiv, will again compete for the main prize. The same Samoilova intends to represent our country this year.

Meghan and Harry's wedding

The wedding of 33-year-old Prince Harry and 36-year-old Meghan Markle will take place in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. In the period remaining before the wedding, Meghan Markle will be baptized and confirmed in the Church of England. In addition, she plans to obtain British citizenship.

Soccer World Cup

For Russia, the Confederations Cup became a kind of rehearsal before a larger event - the World Cup. 64 matches will be held at 12 stadiums in 11 cities across the country from June 14 to July 15. The final fight will take place in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.

Saudi Arabia will allow women to drive

Major changes are brewing in the largest kingdom on the Arabian Peninsula. Thus, in a country that is constantly criticized for infringing on the rights of the fair sex, women will finally be allowed to drive. The kingdom remained the only country in the world where ladies were deprived of the right to drive.

September

Release of the new iPhone

Every year at the beginning of autumn, Apple introduces a new smartphone. According to experts, the new product of the coming year will have a display like the iPhone X, wireless charging, and the phone will lose the Touch ID function, which will finally be replaced by “face recognition.”

Opening of the Crimean Bridge

The bridge over the Kerch Strait will become accessible to all motorists. In December they promise to launch the automobile part of the bridge (16.9 km), and a year later, in December 2019, the railway part (18.1 km). Thus, it will be possible to get to Crimea from Kerch without queuing for the ferry.

KEY PERSONS IN THE NEWS 2018

Xi Jinping

The leader of the People's Republic of China has repeatedly been included in ratings of the most influential people in the world. Given the pace of development in China, his name will definitely be in the news. According to The Sun, in 2018 Vanga’s prophecy will come true, according to which China will become the main superpower, surpassing the United States both in terms of GDP and in terms of influence on world processes.

Driver of the future

Several companies have promised to introduce flying cars. The first model to hit the consumer market should be a car from PAL-V.

Theresa May

The main concern of the 61-year-old British prime minister will be the final negotiations on Britain's exit from the EU. In addition, local elections will be held in the country, and the Conservatives, of which May is also a representative, will Lately seriously lost in popularity ratings among the British.

Andrey Zvyagintsev

The Russian director has become a candidate for the second time prestigious award"Golden Globe" and "Oscar" for their films. This year he will try his luck with Loveless, which won the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

Tourist in space

Chapter private company SpaceX Elon Musk announced that at the end of 2018 new rocket Falcon Heavy is supposed to send two space tourists on a trip around the Moon. These will be the first people to travel to the satellite since 1972.

Ksenia Sobchak

The upcoming elections will attract Special attention to the already famous TV presenter. She positions herself as a candidate “against everyone” and invites those who are not satisfied with any candidate to vote for her.

Kim Chen In

Even those who are far from politics learned the name of the 33-year-old leader of the DPRK last year. Considering the new sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council against North Korea from January 1, we will probably hear more than once about the leader of the country and his next attempts to strengthen the defense capability of the DPRK.

Petro Poroshenko

Presidential elections will be held in Ukraine in March 2019. This means that the coming 2018 may be the last for the current head of state in such a high post. His main current critic, Mikheil Saakashvili, may also announce his inclusion in the presidential race.

Robin Wright

The series "House of Cards" lost its performer in the past year leading role, Kevin Spacey, due to the actor’s harassment scandal. It is expected that the plot of the last, sixth season will be built around Robin Wright, playing the role of the wife of Spacey’s hero, and the scandal will only fuel the interest of the audience and increase ratings.

Selena Gomez

The 25-year-old singer is competing for the title of pop princess of 2018. In the coming year, she will release her third solo album, which she is already actively promoting on social networks. Considering that she has 131 million followers on Instagram alone, her success promises to be impressive.

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Stories that COULD happen in 2018

Ulyukaev will be released under amnesty

At the end of his presidential term and on the eve of new elections, President Vladimir Putin may announce a mass amnesty, which will include the 61-year-old former head
Ministry of Economic Development Alexey Ulyukaev, sentenced to 8 years in prison.
According to RIA Novosti, the proposal for a large-scale amnesty was made by the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Kaluga Region, Yuri Zelnikov, in a conversation with Putin after the ceremony of presenting state awards. The President promised to think about it. And the leader of the LDPR, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, announced the upcoming amnesty at the 31st congress of his party.

Messi and Neymar are in danger

Supporters of ISIS (banned in Russia) tried to intimidate Lionel Messi and Neymar by posting a photoshopped picture on social networks. In it, an Argentine football player was executed using editing tools, and a Brazilian is depicted crying. Then a new picture appeared, depicting a terrorist with a Kalashnikov assault rifle and explosives against the backdrop of the capital's Luzhniki stadium.

Nevertheless, law enforcement officers urge not to panic, and FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov said that priority for anti-terrorist protection are the 2018 World Cup facilities.

Trump is losing power

Elections to the US House of Representatives will take place on November 6. Republicans have held the majority there since 2011. Nevertheless, Democrats are optimistic and hope to turn the situation in their favor. In addition, statistics show that Trump's presidency has generated the most women's interest in serving in Congress in the nation's history. Last year, 272 women ran for the House of Representatives, and in 2018, 353 declared their intention to do so, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.

An interesting analysis of interesting dates and upcoming events in 2018 was published by the “Vertushka_ATS1” telegram channel.

Some important dates and events of 2018.

The outcome of the Russian presidential elections on March 18 is quite predictable. Therefore, the time for the main intrigues and the “heyday of insiders” in telegram will occur during the period of personnel turbulence from the end of March to mid-May.

We remind you that the prime minister of the new government will be approved by the State Duma on May 11, and all appointments to the new government, as well as other main personnel appointments, will take place before the start of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum on May 24-25, where V. Putin will present to the world his updated team and socio-economic plan actions.

During election campaign, On February 2, Russia and the world will celebrate its 75th anniversary Battle of Stalingrad- a turning point in the history of the entire Second World War.

The anniversary of our country's victory at Stalingrad will become one of the semantic dominants of V. Putin's election campaign. Moreover, by the same moment the topic of a new wave of sanctions against Russia will reach its maximum intensity.

Will work in 2018 Crimean Bridge. A full-fledged movement will open towards the end of the year, but a trial launch with the participation of V. Putin is possible on the eve of the elections on March 18 and the four-year anniversary of the reunification of Russia with Crimea and Sevastopol.

It is unknown how far the Russian team will go at the home FIFA World Cup. However, Russia’s main match at the World Cup will still take place on June 14, the day of the opening game with Saudi Arabia.

On this day in the stands of Luzhniki crown prince SA Mohammed bin Salman will discuss with V. Putin key issues of the privatization of Saudi Aramco and future fate OPEC+ deals.

Closer to summer, approaching the 100th anniversary of the execution royal family in July 1918, it again actualizes the “white-red” and “near-monarchical” ideological disputes in society that were so stormy in 2017, as well as contradictions and intrigues in the Russian Orthodox Church itself in connection with the key issue of “recognition of remains.”

August marks the 20th anniversary of the 1998 default, which remains one of the main negative symbols of the liberal economic policy of the 90s and largely opened the way to power for the “siloviki” - first E. Primakov, and then V. Putin.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the events of 1993 - the confrontation between Yeltsin and the Supreme Council. The creation and adoption of the Russian Constitution, the 25th anniversary of which falls in December, is also closely related to “Decree 1400” and its consequences.

An anniversary is always an occasion to discuss the ideas of constitutional innovations, especially after the 2018 elections and towards 2024, the topic of constitutional reform will continue to emerge quite persistently and regularly.

In October, the 100th anniversary of the Komsomol, which still retains the title of the main forge of “young technocrats,” will not go unnoticed.

The ability to make a career in the district Komsomol committee is worth many “jumping off a cliff” and it is this that underlies successful life destinies many senior officials and oligarchs.

In November, the whole world will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Perhaps Russian President V. Putin will take part in the main celebrations that will take place in France.

Fundamental agreements on this can be reached during the visit of French President E. Macron, who is increasingly aspiring to leadership in Europe, to the St. Petersburg Economic Forum in May.

If the Democrats succeed and divisions in the Republican Party continue, the likelihood of Trump's impeachment will seriously increase, and his second term will become impossible.

Guardian hearth and home and peace of mind of their owners. 2018, according to astrologers, will be marked by positive energy and conflict resolution. What to expect in the New Year, what events are expected in 2018 - in the material from the editorial office of 24SMI.

Political events of 2018

On March 18, the main event of 2018 in Russia will take place - the presidential elections. According to the Russian Constitution, the president will be elected by universal secret ballot for the next 6 years. Any Russian citizen over 35 years of age who has lived in the country for at least 10 years can be the president. The current president of Russia was elected in 2014 and, according to the Constitution, has the right to be elected for another term.

Presumptive candidates for the 2018 presidential election: Incumbent Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, from the Yabloko party, from the LDPR, self-nominated candidate, etc. The presidential campaign in Russia will take place independently for the first time, almost a year and a half after the parliamentary campaign. Since 1995 parliamentary elections was the first stage of the presidential election.

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Presidential elections in 2018 will be held not only in Russia, the head of state will be chosen by the people of Finland, Venezuela, Azerbaijan, the Czech Republic, and Armenia. They will elect a president in Georgia too. According to amendments to the country's constitution, 2018 is the last year when the president will be elected by popular vote. In 2023, the country's leader will be chosen by members of parliament and 300 voters.

The XV Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia will be held in 2018. The forum is held annually in Russia and Kazakhstan alternately. In 2018, the forum will be held in Kazakhstan, in Petropavlovsk.

Significant events for Russians expected in 2018

From March 15, 2018, Russian citizens will be able to begin receiving electronic passports. A plastic analogue of a paper passport should have been issued to Russian citizens back in 2017, but due to a number of reasons, the new document will be gradually introduced in 2018.

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On March 1, 2018, the “dacha amnesty” expires, that is, a simplified mechanism for registering land plots and private houses under a simplified legal mechanism (introduced by federal law of June 30, 2006).

Plans for 2018 include reforming the law enforcement system in Russia. Many experts assume that the transformation will end by the presidential election. Presumably, the Ministry of Emergency Situations will also undergo reform in 2018.

Construction in Russia in 2018

In 2018, the demolition of Khrushchev-era buildings in Moscow, which began in 2011, will be completed. Over the past six years, residents of more than 400 demolished old buildings have received new apartments.

It is planned to launch in December 2018 road bridge through Kerch Strait. The bridge, called Crimean, will connect the Taman and Kerch peninsulas and pass through the island of Tuzla. Under construction in parallel railroad bridge will open in 2019.

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In 2018, it is planned to build two high-speed railways in Russia: St. Petersburg - Moscow, Moscow - Yekaterinburg. It is planned to launch the highways for the World Cup.

Also, by the end of 2018 in St. Petersburg it is planned to complete the construction of the Lakhta Center - the most tall skyscraper in Russia and Europe. The building will house the headquarters of Gazprom Neft.

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Sporting events 2018

2018 is the year of the Winter Olympics. Sports competitions are held every 4 years and this time will take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Date of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games: February 9-25, 2018. Koreans are counting the days until the grand opening of the Olympics and promise that the event will be unforgettable for the whole world. In Korea, they were preparing for the Olympics long before the significant event, because the country fought for the location of the two previous Olympics, when preference was given to Canada and Russia.

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The tiger cub Suhoran became the mascot of the XXIII Winter Olympic Games. Participants in the Olympics will include representatives from 84 countries. Athletes will compete in 15 sports disciplines. Organizers of the sports festival in Korea hope that the XXIII Winter Olympic Games will not be overshadowed by the tense situation with its neighbor, North Korea.

However, on December 5, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a decision on the 2018 Olympics. Russian athletes who were not involved in the doping scandal are allowed to compete under a neutral flag.

No less important sporting event will happen in 2018 in Russia. The FIFA World Cup will take place from June 14 to July 15, 2018. The World Cup is planned to be held in 12 sports arenas in 11 cities of Russia. First sports will be held simultaneously in both Asia and Europe. 32 teams will take part in the championship, among the participants are 7 of the 8 teams that previously became world champions. The mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup is a wolf named “Zabivaka”.

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In the world sports arenas in 2018, there are many significant events expected:

• The World Chess Championship will take place in Kazakhstan on November 7-28, 2018. The current winner of the championship is Magnus Carlsen.
• On May 4-20, 2018, the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship will be held in Denmark.
• The Women's Basketball World Championship will be held on September 22-30, 2018.
• On January 15-21, 2018, the European Figure Skating Championships will take place in Russia.
• The Asian Summer Games will be held in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2, 2018.

Anniversary and cultural events of 2018

• In 2018, Russia will face a mournful anniversary - 100 years since the execution of the royal family
• The year 2018 in Russia will be marked by the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
• There will be a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Russian realist writer, poet Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev.
• In January 2018, the famous bard and talented actor Vladimir Vysotsky would have turned 80 years old.
• In 2018, the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of the philosopher-economist Karl Marx.

The 63rd Eurovision Song Contest will be held in 2018 for the first time in Portugal. Lisbon will host thanks to the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Ukrainian Kyiv singer. The song competition will be hosted by Radio and Television of Portugal. The date for Eurovision has not yet been determined: the competition will tentatively take place in May 2018.

Developments in space exploration

On January 5, 2018, a manned spacecraft is expected to be launched to Mars. spaceship with a crew of two on board.

In 2018, it is planned to launch a joint space mission of the European and Japanese space agencies to Mercury with the aim of exploring it. The US National Aerospace Agency plans to launch a mission to Mars to study its core.

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On July 30, 2018, Solar Probe Plus will set off to study the Sun. And at the end of 2018, SpaceX plans to send space trip two space tourists around the moon.

Russia plans to mark 2018 with the launch of the first manned spacecraft from the Vostochny cosmodrome in the Amur Territory.

Every new year pleases us with memorable dates dedicated to important events in the history of the country, anniversaries of artists, painters, singers, writers, scientific and public figures, which you can celebrate with like-minded people or attend events related to them. In this regard, 2018 will not only not be an exception to the rule, but will also fully confirm it. During this period, Russians will be able to celebrate a huge number of anniversaries and memorable dates that will definitely not let you get bored.

In 2018, the great writer Solzhenitsyn would have turned 100 years old.

The most important celebrations will be dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the 150th anniversary of the birth of Maxim Gorky and the 200th anniversary of Ivan Turgenev. Plan your time so you don't miss educational and interesting events, joining the world's literary heritage!

January 2018

Fans of Vysotsky will celebrate his 80th birthday on January 25, 2018

This month focuses a large number of holidays and vacation days, which, we remind you, will last from January 1 to January 7, 2018. However, in the new year, January will also include several significant dates for Russia, among which we cannot fail to mention:

• The 80th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding actor and bard Vladimir Vysotsky, which falls on January 25, 2018. For its short, but bright life Vysotsky managed to leave a huge creative legacy in the form of six hundred songs, published in the USA, Germany, Japan, Bulgaria, France, Finland, Korea and Israel, as well as two hundred poems. Vysotsky’s film contribution was no less noticeable: he has more than three dozen film roles to his name, including roles in “Little Tragedies”, “Intervention”, “Master of the Taiga”, “Vertical”, as well as the films “The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed”, “Served two comrades" and "Bad good person" Traditionally, on this day, friends and admirers of his brilliant talent gather at the singer’s burial site to lay flowers and honor his blessed memory. However, in addition to visiting the Vagankovskoye cemetery, other events will be held on January 25, 2018. For example, on the basis of the State Cultural Center-Museum “Vysotsky House on Taganka” six new halls will be opened, dedicated to the life and work of the bard;
• On January 10 (22 old style), 1898, the outstanding master of directing, screenwriter and theater teacher Sergei Eisenstein was born, who became an Honored Artist of Soviet Russia and, perhaps, one of the most famous world directors of his time. In 2018, Russia and the world will celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of the master who created “Battleship Potemkin”, “Alexander Nevsky”, the films “Land of the Free” and “Ivan the Terrible”.

February 2018

02/08/2018 is the day on which Vyacheslav Tikhonov would have celebrated his 90th birthday

In addition to the traditional holiday of all men - the Day dedicated to Defenders of the Fatherland - February 2018 will be filled with the following significant days:

• On February 8, the legend of Soviet cinema and theater Vyacheslav Tikhonov, whom viewers remember and love for his brilliant performance in “Burnt by the Sun,” “The Waiting Room,” “It Happened in Penkov” and, of course, the TV series “17 Moments,” could celebrate his 90th birthday spring." Preparations for this significant date will begin in advance - already in 2016, the Ministry of Culture of the Moscow Region gave the go-ahead for the start of the celebrations. In Pavlovsky Posad ( hometown great actor) work began on arranging the house-museum, for which a building was purchased, within the walls of which Tikhonov spent his childhood and youth. A garden will be laid out around the museum and a sign will be installed, which will be replaced with a monument in 2018. In 2017, a film festival will also be held, called “17 Moments...”, which will be led by Anna Tikhonova, the artist’s daughter and director. charitable foundation his name;
• On February 14, Valentine's Day, the Russian scientific community will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding physicist Sergei Kapitsa. Russians remember him, first of all, as the ideological inspirer and host of the fascinating program “Obvious - Incredible,” which attracted the attention of viewers from 1973 to 2012, almost until the death of the author. For a long and fruitful scientific life Kapitsa made many discoveries and inventions in the field of physics, and also managed to substantiate mathematical model, confirming the hyperbolic growth in the number of inhabitants of our planet.

March 2018

Mass events are planned for Gorky's 150th anniversary

Every resident of Russia looks forward to the first month of spring with great impatience, because the onset of March means that the long winter is finally over, the days are getting warmer and warmer, spring streams are ringing, the buds are swelling, and migratory birds return to their native nesting grounds. In addition, the whole country celebrates March 8th with enthusiasm, congratulating its most beloved women on the holiday. In addition to this date, there will be other significant events in March 2018, among which the following should be mentioned:

• The most important date in March 2018 will be the 150th anniversary of the birth of Maxim Gorky. The future writer-playwright was born on March 16 (28 old style) 1868 in Nizhny Novgorod. A significant celebration for Russian literature, of course, will be accompanied by mass events reflecting the life path and work of the master of the pen. The government has already announced that Gorky’s museums and memorials will be restored by the anniversary. First of all, we're talking about about the apartment museum where “Mother” and “At the Lower Depths” were written, the house-museum “Kashirin’s House”, in which Gorky spent his childhood, and a complex of three literary and memorial galleries. The main celebrations are planned in Nizhny Novgorod, so if you have time and desire, you can plan a short trip in March that will help you get acquainted with the great literary values;
• The 50th anniversary of Ekaterina Strizhenova, which the popular presenter will celebrate on March 20, 2018. Of course, it is not customary to talk about such dates in the lives of women, but Catherine is definitely an exception to this rule - looking at her, no one would think that this beautiful, well-groomed and young woman could celebrate such a serious anniversary. Probably every Russian at least sometimes spends the morning hours with Strizhenova, while drinking coffee and watching the program “ Good morning" In addition, Ekaterina is known to theater lovers for her roles in “The Nutcracker,” “Hamlet,” and “Election Day.” Strizhenova’s creative career includes many film roles; her filmography includes roles in “The Musketeers Twenty Years Later,” “Countess de Monsoro,” “Vasilisa,” “Mu-Mu” and many other films;
• Vladimir Vinokur, whom audiences love for his cheerful and funny performances, as well as roles in cinema and theater, will celebrate his 70th birthday on March 31. The head of the State Theater of Parodies is familiar to the viewer from his roles in “War Romance”, to theater lovers from his participation in the operettas “The Bells of Corneville” and “The Furious Gascon”, as well as sketches, parodies and comic performances in creative life There were so many winemakers that you couldn’t count them. It is quite possible that for his 70th birthday he will prepare an exciting concert or an incendiary program for the audience, because a real artist always celebrates his birthday on stage.

April 2018

The famous songwriter Ilya Reznik will celebrate his 80th birthday on April 4

Celebrations of a historical nature and national festivals are not celebrated in April. But this does not mean that there is nothing to celebrate this month, because in this warm spring month the following events will take place:

• The 80th anniversary has crept up on the outstanding songwriter Ilya Reznik. The significant date will fall on April 4, 2018. We are about to see a magnificent concert at which the songs of this brilliant master of words will be performed. Variety fans, no doubt, remember “Maestro”, “Starry Summer”, “Antique Clock”, “Staircase” and “Photograph” performed by Alla Pugacheva, “The Singing Mime” performed by Valery Leontiev, “A Stewardess named Zhanna”, which sang by Vladimir Presnyakov, “Night Fire”, “It’s Not Evening” and “Business Woman” from Laima Vaikule, “Little Country” and “Summer of Castanets”, sung by Natasha Koroleva, and these are not all songs from an impressive list of more than than a hundred texts!
• On 04/2018, Mikhail Shufutinsky will celebrate his 70th birthday, who, by the way, also performed songs by Reznik - for example, the once popular “Marina”. By the way, meter Russian stage and today he holds sold-out concerts, so you can expect a musical gift from him for fans dedicated to the special occasion.

May 2018

Every May of the New Year, Russian residents joyfully celebrate several important dates– Labor Day and celebration Great victory, however, in 2018, residents of the country will have several more reasons to celebrate:

• On May 05, 2018, Maxim Fadeev will celebrate his 50th anniversary, who today can safely be called one of the most successful producers and composers of modern Russian pop music. It was under his wing that such performers and groups as Linda, Glyuk’oZa, Total, Yulia Savicheva, Monokini and SEREBRO grew up and became famous. You can fully count on a grandiose concert to be organized in the capital on this date;
• On May 5, 2018, actress Vera Orlova could celebrate her centenary. The older generation of Russians, of course, remembers how the morning preparations for work and school took place under the cheerful voice of Orlova, which sounded from all the radio receivers in the country in the program “S Good morning!"; how impossible it was to get to the performances with her participation that took place at the Mayakovsky Theater; how quickly photos depicting the first beauty of Soviet cinema were swept away from the Soyuzpechat kiosks. Vera’s roles in “Soldier Ivan Brovkin”, the films “Don’t Part With Your Loved Ones” and “When the Trees Were Big” still delight everyone who loves and appreciates real cinema.

June 2018

Russians are looking forward to the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The first month of summer is long-awaited for many Russians, because on June 14, a grandiose sporting event will begin - which Russia will host in 2018. However, in June there will be time for other, equally important events. Among them are:

• The 60th anniversary of Sergei Makovetsky, celebrated on June 13, 2018. Makovetsky is known to viewers for his roles in “The Girl and Death”, “Liquidation”, “Tumbler”, “Blind Man’s Bluff”, “Mechanical Suite” and the film “12”. He also acted in more than 20 theatrical productions. Most likely, on the day of the talented artist’s anniversary, Russians can expect an announcement of his creative evening or benefit performance;
• 70th anniversary of the talented director and screenwriter Sergei Bodrov. His contribution to the field of cinematography is recognized not only in Russia, but also abroad. Proof of this is the Golden Globe and Oscar nominations that films with Bodrov’s participation received. The viewer remembers and loves him for creating the films “East - West”, “Mongol”, “Prisoner of the Caucasus” and “Beloved Woman of Mechanic Gavrilov”.

July 2018

The star of “The Irony of Fate” - Andrei Myagkov - will celebrate his anniversary on 07/08/2018

The main anniversaries of mid-summer will be:

• Andrey Myagkov, who will turn 80 on July 8, 2018. The People's Artist of the RSFSR needs no introduction, because his roles in “The Irony of Fate”, “The Brothers Karamazov” and “ Office romance»has delighted more than one generation of viewers;
• Liya Akhedzhakova, who will also celebrate her 80th birthday literally the day after Myagkov’s birthday - 07/09/2018. Roles People's Artist Russian Federation in “Office Romance”, “Garage” and “Promised Heaven” brought her universal love and popularity.

August 2018

Nina Menshikova, who played in “Girls,” would have turned 90 years old

In the last month of summer, the Russian anniversary calendar includes:

• The 90th anniversary of Nina Menshikova, who, unfortunately, did not live to see this memorable date. Nevertheless, the roles in “Girls” and “We’ll Live Until Monday” still resonate in the hearts of Russians.

September 2018

Sergey Garmash will celebrate his sixtieth birthday on September 1, 2018

This month cannot be called rich in memorable days, but it includes a celebration from the list of the main anniversaries of 2018:

• The 60th anniversary of Sergei Garmash, an artist who will be celebrated by colleagues and fans on Knowledge Day - 09/01/2018. People's Artist of the country, without a doubt, is loved by the audience for his participation in “Anna Karenina”, “Inhabited Island”, “12” and “Kamenskaya”.

October 2018

In October, Ilya Lagutenko will celebrate his first significant anniversary - 50 years

There are not many memorable dates and anniversaries this month, but you can still remember some events:

• On 10.2018, Philip Yankovsky, an actor whom the viewer knows from his roles in “State Councilor”, “The Three Musketeers” and “The Miracle Worker”, will celebrate his half-century anniversary;
• On 10.2018, Ilya Lagutenko will celebrate his 50th birthday, so fans of the Mumiy Troll group can expect a concert dedicated to this event.

November 2018

Exactly 200 years ago the great Turgenev was born in the Oryol province

The last month of autumn will be rich in significant events:

• 11.2018 will mark one of the most important events New Year - 200th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Turgenev. Preparations for the anniversary of the great writer have already begun today. According to the plan of events, by this date the Turgenev encyclopedia, commemorative albums and books, a catalog of the library named after the writer will be published, a museum will be opened, including six branches and the thematic cultural center “Noble Nest”, and a tourist complex will be built in Spassky-Lutovinovo " A new route to Turgenev’s places will be developed for tourists, and large-scale cultural events will be held in the Oryol province;
• 11.2018 Russia will celebrate a memorable date in honor of the centenary of the end of the First World War, because this glorious milestone in history should in no case be consigned to oblivion. For the centenary anniversary, the government promises to hold several reenactments and other themed events;
• Actor Alexey Batalov will celebrate his 90th birthday on 11/2018. This artist can easily be considered a cult artist, because it was his acting that gave Russians many pleasant moments when watching the film “Star of Captivating Happiness” and the film “Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears”;
• Natalya Krachkovskaya, who left us last year, could celebrate her 80th birthday on 11/2018. Among more than 130 film roles, I would especially like to note Krachkovskaya’s work in “12 Chairs”, “Scammers”, “The Master and Margarita”, “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Profession”.

December 2018

687055 02/01/1972 USSR national ice hockey team. 1972 Standing from left to right: massage therapist Georgy Ovseenko, Vladimir Lutchenko, Gennady Tsygankov, Alexander Yakushev, Alexander Ragulin, senior trainer Arkady Chernyshev, Valery Vasiliev, Vladimir Petrov, Vladimir Shadrin, Evgeny Mishakov, Anatoly Firsov, doctor Oleg Belakovsky, Vladimir Vikulov, trainer Anatoly Tarasov ; second row: Valery Kharlamov, Boris Mikhailov, Vitaly Davydov, Igor Romishevsky, Evgeny Zimin, Victor Kuzkin, Yuri Blinov, Alexander Maltsev; lying: goalkeepers Alexander Pashkov, Vladislav Tretyak. Dolyagin/RIA Novosti

The coach of the famous USSR national hockey team would have turned 100 years old

The end of the year will be remembered by Russians not only for the preparation for the New Year, but also for several significant dates:

• On 12.2018, Alexander Baluev, beloved by the Russian people for his roles in “Muslim” and the film “Two Winters, Three Summers”, will celebrate his glorious 60th anniversary;
• On 12.2018, the sports community will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Anatoly Tarasov. The coach of the Soviet hockey team at one time managed to bring it to an unattainable level, because it was under him that Soviet hockey players became world champions for nine years in a row. This figure not only became a record, but has not yet been surpassed by anyone;
• 12.2018 Russia will massively celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Solzhenitsyn. The writer, who left the books “The Gulag Archipelago” and “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” as a legacy, is loved not only in his homeland. UNESCO representatives are discussing the possibility of contributing literary works authorship of Solzhenitsyn into the list of world cultural heritage. Events for the anniversary will take place in accordance with the decree issued by the President of Russia, and in addition to a whole range of educational and cultural events, a monument will be prepared for December 11, which will be installed in Moscow, built memorial museums in the capital and Rostov, an exhibition was opened in Kislovodsk, and the author’s books were republished.

World memorial dates and anniversaries in 2018:

In 2018, the world will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Karl Marx

Of course, in 2018 there will be many important dates that residents of most countries of the world, including Russians, will definitely celebrate:

• 01.2018 Adriano Celentano will celebrate his 80th birthday. Russian fans of the actor and singer are probably among the most numerous, so this day will be an excellent occasion to listen to “Chi non lavora non fa l’amore” or rewatch “The Taming of the Shrew”;
• On 05.2018 the whole world will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding philosopher-economist Karl Marx, whose works had a huge influence on the formation of the history of the 20th century. In Trier, festivities will be organized on this occasion, the pomp of which, according to the organizers, will force the entire world community to watch them;
• On 06.2018 the world community will celebrate the 180th anniversary of the birth of Georges Bizet, so it is possible that your city theater’s repertoire will include Once again the brilliant opera “Carmen” will appear;
• On 07.2018, fans of George Gershwin’s work can listen to the operas “Blue Monday” or “Porgy and Bess”, thus celebrating the 120th anniversary of the composer’s birth;
• On 08.2018, one of the brightest pop divas of our time, Madonna, will celebrate her 60th birthday, in honor of which a grandiose tour is already being prepared;
• On 11.2018, lovers of romantic music will definitely remember Joe Dassin, because he could have turned 80 years old. Of course, many fans will definitely listen to “Les Champs-Élysées”, “Et si tu n’existais pas” and “Salut” again on this day;
• On 11/2018, the outstanding Ennio Morricone will celebrate his 90th birthday. Russian fans can join the celebration by listening to the soundtrack to “The Professional,” “The Godfather,” “Once Upon a Time in America,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” or the TV series “Octopus”;
• On 12.2018, people who are not alien to the sense of beauty will celebrate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Giacomo Puccini. You can honor the memory of the great composer by visiting the operas La Bohème, Madama Butterfly or Turandot.

According to Eastern calendar, 2018 will be the year of the Yellow Earth Dog. New Year will begin on February 16, 2018 and end on February 5, 2019. To attract good luck in 2018, you should familiarize yourself with the character of the dog, its element and color. The dog is characterized as a peace-loving creature; on the one hand, it is noble, honest and friendly, on the other hand, it is rather lazy and stubborn. In 2018, qualities such as friendliness and honesty are welcomed. Everyone knows that dogs are smart and loyal animals. And people have a lot to learn from them. The dog personifies justice, it will never betray, and in the year of its reign we can calm down - everything will be clear and fair. The year of the dog will be quite calm and measured. Its performance promises to be quite stable and successful.

The Chinese claim that the years that pass under the auspices of the Yellow Earth Dog are characterized by peace, stability, harmony and tranquility. Therefore, in 2018 there should be a decline in activity in military conflict zones, because the Dog is a peace-loving creature that treats all living things well and is in dire need of complete calm.

The element of this animal is Earth, which gives the mistress of the year such traits as loyalty, diligence, practicality and reliability. 2018 will bring stability, prosperity, luck and tranquility; this period will be favorable for the economy and personal finances. This perfect time to start a family, have children and purchase housing.

For what the coming year has in store for us, let's assess the cosmic situation.

Main astrological events of 2018

Of the main astrological events, it is worth noting the entry of Uranus (the planet of change, surprises, instability, reforms) from the fiery military sign of Aries into the calm, monetary and stable sign of Taurus, which is responsible for the economy and finances. When Uranus enters Taurus from May to November, the financial situation in the world may be unstable. There may be changes and radical reforms in the field of economics and finance.

And also on December 20, Saturn (the planet of order, discipline, structure, restrictions and strategic long-term goals) has already moved from the sign of Sagittarius to the sign of Capricorn, and will be in this sign all year. Saturn rules this sign and will therefore give heavy weight everything related to state power, political movements. For people born under the sign of Capricorn, 2018 will be a year of trials, a test of strength. And therefore, for them, strategic planning and maintaining order in all matters, taking on greater responsibility is the key to success during this period.

Until November 8, Jupiter will be in the sign of Scorpio and will focus on the themes of this sign. And this is an interest in the secrets of the universe, the deep processes occurring in the human soul, esotericism and cash flows, breaking old stereotypes and recreating them on a new level.

And on November 8, Jupiter will move into the sign of Sagittarius and will focus on spiritual and moral values. Sagittarius is responsible for education; it is likely that it is during this period that the revival of the education system, both school and higher, will begin.

It is also worth noting the retrograde movement of Mars (planet of aggression, conflict, war) from June 27 to August 27. This means that during this period of time it will be at the closest possible distance to the Earth. It has been noticed that when Mars is in retrograde motion, disasters and local conflicts occur in the world. Since this period of retrograde Mars coincides with 3 summer eclipses: July 13 (Solar Eclipse in Cancer), July 27 (Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius and August 11 (Solar Eclipse in Leo) we can say that the summer months will be the most restless and tense. The end of the year is calmer.

The Great Opposition of Mars! 07/27/2018

The most unusual astronomical and astrological event of 2018 is the Great Opposition of Mars. What is it and why is it called the Great?

This is the opposition of Mars to the Sun, in astrology - the opposition of the Sun and Mars. Such oppositions-oppositions happen often, but not always during periods of oppositions the Earth and Mars are at such a close distance from each other, which is why such oppositions are called Great, and they happen once every 15-17 years. However, each opposition is still unique, since other stars and planets form different aspects, the positions of the planets in signs and houses change. A similar Great Opposition of Mars was observed on July 23, 1939.

The Great Opposition of Mars on July 27, 2018 will occur during a total lunar eclipse. At this moment, the Moon is in conjunction with Lilith and Ketu (South Node or Tail of the Dragon), and the Sun is in conjunction with Rahu (North Node or Head of the Dragon). This astrological phenomenon is unique.

Eclipse dates in 2018:

• January 31 Lunar eclipse (12th degree Leo).
• February 16 Solar Eclipse (28th degree of Aquarius).
• July 13 Solar Eclipse (21st degree Cancer).
• July 28 Lunar eclipse (5th degree of Aquarius).
• August 11 Solar eclipse (19th degree Leo).

Thus, in 2018 there will be three Solar and 2 Lunar eclipses.

These eclipses will be most fully experienced by people born under the signs of Leo, Aquarius, Cancer, as well as the signs of the Fixed Cross - Taurus, Scorpio, and the signs of the Cardinal Cross - Aries, Libra, Capricorn, especially those who have any an important point in the horoscope in the degree of eclipse.

Sometimes eclipses bring fateful events in people's lives. This year, two eclipses - both solar and lunar - fall on the sign of Leo. It is possible that representatives of this sign will experience interesting and significant events this year.

It is important to know that if on the days solar eclipse something important begins, then in the days of the moon something is destroyed. For example, if you want to dramatically change your lifestyle or break off any relationships, then it is best to do this at the time of a lunar eclipse.

During eclipses, there is a high probability of accepting erroneous phenomena due to irritability and absent-mindedness. This is why you should refrain from making serious, cardinal decisions on days when eclipses occur.

On the days of eclipses, it is not recommended to start new businesses, get married, register a business, enter into agreements and contracts, go on a trip, make large purchases, and also surgical operations except for emergencies.

On the days of eclipses, you can say goodbye to what has long been outdated: throw away old and unnecessary things, get rid of bad habits, and also spend general cleaning and meditate on the fulfillment of desires. It is believed that the energy of eclipses will help make them a reality.

Retrograde planets

• 2018 Mercury(planet of contacts, information, movement) will be retrograde 3 times:

1. From March 23 (17th degree of Aries) to April 15 (5th degree of Aries);
2. From July 26 (24th degree Leo) to August 19 (12th degree Leo);
3. From November 17 (14th degree of Sagittarius) to December 7 (28th degree of Scorpio).

From the point of view of an earthly observer, all planets (with the exception of luminaries) periodically suspend their movement and begin to move in the opposite direction. What is taking place here is not a real backward movement of the planet, but a slowdown in speed relative to the Sun and Earth, as a result of which such an optical effect is observed. Centuries-old observations of astrologers have proven the existence of a relationship between such periods and certain events in people’s lives.

My “advanced” clients in astrology, coming for a consultation at a time when “The crocodile can’t be caught, the coconut doesn’t grow”, ask: “Perhaps Mercury is retrograde in the heavens now?”

During the retrograde period of Mercury, delays and obstacles are likely in all matters for which Mercury is responsible.

You should not start new business projects, buy any storage media and household appliances, transport, or start training.

It is not recommended to travel (with the exception of business trips), look for work, sign agreements and contracts, open new business. Everything will not go as you would like. Agreements and contracts will be reviewed in the future. Delays and cancellations of flights and other transport are possible. If you are going on a business trip, carefully check all the documents you need to take with you.

We can expect breakdowns household appliances, failure of computers, loss of valuable information on media. Therefore, it is advisable to transfer valuable information to removable media.

Surgical interventions are unfavorable (except emergency ones). If possible, it is better to postpone the planned operation.

You should not buy a car, phones, household and office equipment. The likelihood of returning goods purchased during Mercury retrograde is high.

You should not start learning and take driving lessons.

People exhibit such qualities as forgetfulness and inattention, and communication, both personal and business, becomes difficult. Quarrels and misunderstandings may arise more often than usual.

My girlfriend once for a roll toilet paper Instead of 18 rubles, I paid 18,000 with a Sberbank card. Either the supermarket cashier was brain-damaged, or the equipment malfunctioned, both are possible. For a long time afterwards I walked around with the check, sorting things out.

Mercury retrograde period is good To analyze the work done and complete unfinished tasks, it is better to deal with current affairs.

This is a favorable time to review the material you have covered, sort out papers, clean up your desktop, clean your computer of unnecessary files, and sell used items.

The Zodiac sign Gemini and its ruler Mercury are responsible for relatives, our closest circle. Therefore, the retro-Mercury period is favorable for reconsidering relationships with relatives and renewing contacts with friends and classmates. Very often they make themselves felt during such periods of Mercury.

The retro-Mercury period is very favorable for those people who were born during the Mercury retrograde phase.

I advise you to synchronize your plans with the rhythms of the Universe to avoid troubles. The pranks of Mercury retrograde are far from harmless.

• Venus (planet of love, beauty, relationships) will be retrograde in 2018 With October 6 (11th degree of Scorpio) to November 16 (26th degree of Libra).

These days are not suitable for marriage, starting a serious relationship, for cosmetic and plastic surgery, as well as to start activities aimed at making a profit. It is better to postpone cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery.

It is not advisable to invest money in any projects, as well as buy beautiful and valuable things, luxury items.

It has been noted that old friends or ex-lovers. If you decide to restore your relationship, wait until Venus returns to direct motion.

And if there are difficulties in your existing relationship, you will have the opportunity for reconciliation.

• Mars (planet of aggression, conflict, war) in 2018 will be retrograde from June 27 (10th degree of Aquarius) to August 27 (29th degree of Capricorn).

During the retrograde period of Mars (energy, activity), obstacles arise that take away strength and energy. People begin to feel apathy, unwillingness to do anything, irritation and anger at themselves or their immediate environment.

Since Mars is responsible for cars, any mechanisms and traffic, then during this period you can observe more than usual road accidents, traffic jams, traffic stops in tunnels, train and plane delays, and equipment breakdowns. It is not recommended to purchase cars at this time. It is not advisable to start construction or renovation. It is not recommended to file a lawsuit because... the party that is now the initiator of the lawsuit will most likely fail in it.

Mars is the planet of business. New projects launched at this time may turn out to be ineffective and suffer from significant shortcomings. Products released during this period may not be in demand due to unaccounted for market conditions or various other shortcomings. It is recommended to postpone elective surgical operations during this period.