Important events of the year in the world. International Comic-Con - San Diego, USA. Olympic Games in South Korea

Summing up the results of the past year, it's time to turn to the forecasts for the coming year. The editors of the site have chosen the most significant events that are likely to determine what 2018 will be like.

Politics

March 18 will be held presidential elections in Russian Federation. According to the Constitution of Russia, the president will be elected by universal secret ballot for the next 6 years.

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, during his visit to Moscow at the end of December 2017, expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin. “2018 is a very important year for Russia, the presidential elections in the Russian Federation are coming up. I do not want to anticipate anything, but I have the right to express my own opinion that during this period there is no other leader for Russia. And you proved it,” Nazarbayev said during a conversation with Putin.

In the coming year, citizens of several European countries will also have to choose a president. As for the CIS, in addition to Russia, presidential elections will be held in three other countries of the region (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan). Moreover, in all three - in the conditions that the amendments to the constitution come into force. will come into force in Armenia constitutional reform 2015. The President of the country will be elected not in national elections, but by deputies of the National Assembly. A similar situation has developed in Georgia - if earlier the president was elected in direct elections, then after the entry into force of the new constitution, 300 appointed delegates will vote. In Azerbaijan, the election of a new head of state will also take place in a new way, although the changes are not so radical - now the president of the country will be elected not for five, but for seven years.

A landmark event for our country will be presidency of the UN Security Council. Kazakhstan officially entered the rights of a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on January 1, 2017 and will exercise them until December 31, 2018. Many experts assess this as one of the important achievements of Kazakh diplomacy. In January, the ceremony of Kazakhstan's accession to the chairmanship of the UN Security Council will be opened by the head of state. “In January 2018, our country will chair the UN Security Council for the first time. As part of this, we intend to work successfully with all our partners,” said Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Another important event will be the summit of the Caspian states In Astana. The Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea can be signed there. Question of definition legal status The Caspian Sea gained relevance after the collapse of the USSR, when the emergence of new entities international law- Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan - raised the issue of delimiting the Caspian between five countries already. Difficulties in determining the status of the Caspian are associated, in particular, with its recognition as a lake or sea, the delimitation of which is regulated by various provisions of international law.

In autumn, the capital of Kazakhstan will host the sixth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. This event was first held in 2003 at the initiative of President Nazarbayev and has been held every year since then. It is attended by high representatives of Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, Hinduism, as well as leaders of a number of international organizations.

Economy

Another significant, perhaps for the world economy as a whole, event can be called the fact that, according to the UN, by the end of 2018, India (the second most populous country in the world) will become the most fast growing economy overtaking China. India's GDP is projected to grow by 7.2%, while China's is "only" 6.5%. For comparison, the overall global GDP will grow by only 2.9%. Today, India is one of the seven most major economies. In the next ten years, the country's GDP could grow by another third, according to a November report by Merrill Lynch.

The official opening will take place in July 2018 International Financial Center "Astana". Signing the Decree on the establishment of the financial center, the President of Kazakhstan explained that it would become the core of the financial infrastructure of Kazakhstan, a further financial hub for the entire Central Asian region. According to AIFC Governor Kairat Kelimbetov, the key areas of development for the coming years will be the development of the capital market, the asset management market, the wealth management market for individuals, and support for the development of new financial technologies.

The financial center was created based on the experience of Dubai, it will be located on the territory of EXPO-2017 in Astana and will use modern infrastructure and advanced technologies. All office work on the territory of the AIFC will be English language. The AIFC will apply English law. The judiciary has already taken the oath and is ready to start work.

culture

At the beginning of the year, the traditional tourist pilgrimage to Venice will begin. Since from January 27 to February 13 will be held Venice Carnival 2018. La Festa Veneziana, Angel's Flight, Festa delle Marie, Zelarino Youth Carnival, Ballad of the Masks, carnival parade... In general, each of the 10 days of the carnival will be traditionally full of events.

On the same days - from February 9 to February 14 - the no less famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. As usual these days, everyone has access to blocos - a kind of street party, when representatives of various samba schools take to the streets of the city and begin their incendiary procession. In addition, you can join them if you know the route in advance. The main part of the carnival in Rio is the fashion show. For this, a huge sambadrome with a dance floor and stands has been installed here, which can accommodate more than 70 thousand people.

In August, the world-famous festival will open its doors Burning Man. About 65 thousand people from all over the world come to the Nevada desert every year to build the city of their dreams, Black Rock City. The eight-day event starts on the last Monday of August, at 1000 hours. Works are set for a week in the desert contemporary art, often fantastic forms. Some of them are burned by the creators before the end of Burning Man. Hundreds of "mutated" cars of the most incredible appearance drive there, many participants walk in costumes of art characters, animals, objects, and so on. Artists who came to the desert give performances, various dances are popular. There are DJs on several dance floors around the clock. At the same time, each participant is responsible for his own life support (food, water, protection from heat, wind, cold, a place to sleep, etc.) and cleaning the desert from any traces of his stay; All this must be taken care of in advance. The last day of the festival falls on Labor Day, an official holiday celebrated in the United States on the first Monday in September, a day off for most organizations. The climax occurs on Saturday after sunset, when a huge wooden statue of a man is burned.

In Kazakhstan, the whole of 2018 will be celebrated anniversary of Astana- 20th anniversary of the capital. According to the approved concept of the celebration, it is planned to hold thematic round tables, scientific conferences, symposiums and seminars, republican and international events revealing the role of Astana in global world, cultural events, including concerts, festivals, exhibitions, meetings with the participation of Kazakhstani and world stars in the field of culture and art, sports competitions and recreational activities for various age categories the inhabitants of the country. Youth flash mobs, open-air events, thematic expositions in libraries and museums, and so on will be supported.

Sport

Fans of sports battles will have two major events this year. These are the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the Football World Cup.

XXIII Winter Olympic Games will start on February 9 in Pyeongchang (Republic of Korea). Moreover, this Olympiad will be marked by several significant moments. Firstly, for the first time in the history of the Winter Olympic Games, representatives of the black continent will participate in them - the Nigerian women's bobsleigh team. And secondly, according to the decision of the IOC, this year the Russian team will be able to take part in the competition, speaking only under a neutral flag. After such a decision by the IOC, the deputy State Duma Vitaly Milonov called on the BRICS countries, as well as Kazakhstan, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan, to completely boycott the main start of the four-year period.

However, the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported that Kazakhstan would not refuse to participate in the 2018 Olympics. The ministry explained that such a chance sometimes falls to athletes once in a lifetime, so the country intends not only to participate, but also to win.

“Bakytzhan Abdirovich, there is such a quote: “We are doomed to success,” said Minister of Culture and Sports Arystanbek Mukhamediuly, answering a question from Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev about the forecast for medals.

Soccer World Cup will be held from June 14 to July 15. The World Cup is planned to be held in 12 sports arenas in 11 cities of Russia (Moscow, Kaliningrad, St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Saransk, Rostov-on-Don, Yekaterinburg and Sochi). The country will host the championship for the first time in history. In addition, for the first time, sports competitions will be held simultaneously in both Asia and Europe. And for the first time in Eastern Europe.

To determine the winners, 64 matches will be held. A total of 32 teams will take part in it. Among the participants - 7 out of 8 teams that previously became world champions.

And for Kazakhstani hockey fans, this year will be marked by KHL All-Star Game. The 10th game of the stars of the Continental Hockey League will be held in Astana from 10 to 14 January. Its format includes the Women's Hockey League All-Star Game, the Youth Hockey League Challenge Cup and the KHL All-Star Game. Thus, the event will bring together star players from three leagues - KHL, MHL and WHL - at Barys-Arena.

Kazakhstan will hold such an event for the first time. The team captain and best KHL sniper Nigel Dawes (fans' choice), defender Kevin Dallman (fans' choice), and striker Linden Vey (KHL's choice) will take part in the match from the Barys hockey club.

Space

In 2018 year will happen straightaway 5 eclipses: 2 lunar (January 31 and July 27) and 3 solar (February 15, July 13, August 11).

May 5 - NASA plans to launch lander InSight to Mars. Landing is expected to take place on 26 November. The unmanned probe will explore the interior of the Red Planet. In May, SpaceX plans to launch its first unmanned flight to Mars, which will also be the first private mission to the Red Planet.

July 30, 2018 Solar Probe Plus going to study the sun. This solar probe has become one of the most expensive projects in the world. scientific history NASA - the cost of the apparatus, together with the launch into space, will cost $ 750 million. The scientific coordination of the project is entrusted to the Laboratory of Applied Physics of the Johns Hopkins University in Maryland (USA). It is assumed that the apparatus will approach the surface of the Sun at a distance of up to ten solar radii (≈1⁄9 of the radius of Mercury's orbit) and conduct a series of studies there.

The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch its mission Solar Orbiter (SolO) in October. The European Solar Exploration Satellite will make detailed measurements of the inner heliosphere and the emerging solar wind, as well as observations of the Sun's polar regions that are difficult to do from Earth. All of this research will help answer the question of how the Sun creates and controls the heliosphere.

The Moon will not remain without human attention.

In December, India will launch its next mission there. "Chandrayan-2" will include an orbiter, a lander and a lunar rover. Japan will launch a new mission called Moon SELENE-2. This is the successor to the 2007 SELENE mission. As an Indian mission, it will consist of an orbiter, lander and rover. China will try to be the first country to land a probe on the far side of the moon with a lunar lander "Chang'e-4".

In addition, at the end of 2018, SpaceX plans to send space trip around the moon two space tourists.

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South Korea and Copenhagen, street parties and sports competitions - in 2018 there will be a lot of events for every taste and color. If you're waiting for a special sign to plan your vacation, here it is! Momondo has listed 19 reasons to travel in 2018. What holiday of life will you mark in your calendar?

Venice Carnival - Venice, Italy

Carnival is a great culminating holiday before Lent. It has been held throughout Italy since the 11th century, but the most magnificent celebrations are held in Venice. Here you can watch gondola parades, fireworks in St. Mark's Square and finally visit one of the famous masquerade balls. They go regularly during this ten-day festival.

World-class sports in South Korea

Mixture of modern and traditional in South Korea- these are ancient temples in the shadow of futuristic skyscrapers. In February, Pyeongchang hosts the biggest sporting event of the past four years - the Winter Olympics. Do you like figure skating, biathlon or hockey? Then dress warmly and look at the light. You can celebrate the victory with Korean cuisine with beer. And the road is close: Seoul is only 1.5 hours away by high-speed train.

lantern festival in taiwan

Lantern Festival in Taiwan takes place on the first full moon lunar year and includes an electric illumination show, folklore performances and the traditional Pingsi Sky Lantern Festival. Every year in the small hilly town of Pingxi, near the capital Taipei, people release paper lanterns into the sky. This tradition is meant to bring good luck in the new year.

Centenary celebrations in Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia

When: Events run throughout the year

In 2018, the three Baltic countries, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, are celebrating a centenary of statehood. Celebrations will result in numerous events and festivities.

300th birthday New Orleans, USA

New Orleans is known for its parties. But in 2018, the fun will continue beyond February's Mardi Gras as the city celebrates its 300th anniversary. And he does it with taste: with special events, fireworks and concerts. Even if you miss the famous Mardi Gras parades, come anyway. This bustling port city is full of fun all year round. And most likely at lower prices.

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King's Day in Amsterdam - Netherlands

Pack orange things in an orange suitcase - it's time to go to Amsterdam for King's Day. This is a large-scale celebration on the birthday of a loved one. bright colors monarch. It is famous for a huge street party that almost doubles the population of the city. The fun starts the night before and continues all day long. The program includes street trading and boat parties on world-famous canals. Be sure to try the festive Tompouce pastries with orange icing. It is an excellent source of energy for outdoor activities.

Distortion - Copenhagen, Denmark

Distortion is a week of new dance music and carefree chaos. The event grew from a bold experiment in 1998 to become an annual celebration of free street parties and private club meetings. The week concludes with a final two-day festival at the abandoned Refsehaleoen industrial warehouse. Although this year's lineup has yet to be confirmed, the 20th anniversary will surely attract many stars and dance fans from all over the world.

Inti Raimi - Cusco, Peru

In a day winter solstice in southern hemisphere In the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, a ritual of worship of the sun god Inti takes place. Join the procession from the city center to the fortress of Saxahuaman and watch an unusual spectacle. Do not forget that Cusco is located high in the Andes - from it it is convenient to make a tour to the ruins of Machu Picchu.

Football in Russian

It is difficult to find a person who does not know about the main football holiday in 2018. 11 Russian cities will host players and fans from all over the world. Millions will watch matches on TV and online. When the passions subside, all the goals are scored and the points are counted, the fans will not be left alone with themselves. Red Square and the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, canals and palaces in St. Petersburg - everything is at your service!

Nelson Mandela Centenary - South Africa

When: Events run throughout the year

On July 18, 2018, Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 years old. On the occasion of this important date, the South African government is organizing a number of events. Their list and dates have not yet been approved, but we are waiting for large-scale festivities in memory of the beloved president. The centenary of the great politician is an excellent occasion to visit significant places in South Africa, one way or another connected with the biography of the fighter against apartheid, for example, Robben Island and Mandela's house in Soweto.

International Comic-Con - San Diego, USA

largest cultural event July attracts fans of comics, films and pop culture from all over the world to the US. Fans can attend idol signing sessions, workshops, and panel discussions (example topics: Superhero Musical Anatomy and Comic School). Get ready to meet cosplay masters - people dressing up as their favorite characters. This weekend San Diego will be full of bright colors.

115 Years of Harley Davidson - Milwaukee, USA

The Harley Davidson Birthday Celebration in Midwest City, Milwaukee will appeal to hardcore riders and those who have never ridden before. At the “Welcome Home” party, there are a lot of entertainment at your service: activities under open sky, food trailers and a beer yard. And there is also the opportunity to look at the famous factory where Harley Davidson was born. And of course, you can't miss the final motorcycle parade in the center.

Fringe Festival - Edinburgh, Scotland

The Fringe Festival in Edinburgh is the biggest celebration of art and culture in the world. In 2017, it hosted over 53,000 performances and over 3,000 shows in genres ranging from drama and comedy to circus and opera. Many events will unfold right in the city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So on the way from one show to another, you can join the history without leaving the heady atmosphere of the festival.

Oktoberfest - Munich, Germany

Every year, six million people visit the famous Oktoberfest in Munich. Every year it drinks about six million liters of beer. By tradition, you can try only varieties of local breweries. Some of them have been in operation since the 1300s. At Oktoberfest, it is customary to eat local food, listen to folk music, and dress in traditional Bavarian attire.

Flea market Braderie de Lille - Lille, France

Each year brings with it a wide variety of events that affect every inhabitant of our vast Motherland. If you don't want to miss out on any important event that may only be repeated in a few years, it is important to know which are the most interesting events will take place in 2018.

First of all, a very important event awaits our country in 2018 - the presidential election. They put forward 17 candidates. Among which you can find both previously put forward and new ones, but at the same time familiar to almost everyone. Pre-election struggle for votes goes full move. Therefore, the 2018 elections promise to be tense. Now is the time to decide who you want to vote for. Elections will be held very soon - March 18.

This year Russia will host the 21st World Football Championship. Active preparations have been underway for this event for a long time - many sports facilities have been built throughout the country, dormitories and hotels have been prepared, and central highways have been repaired. The whole country is looking forward to the start of this outstanding event. The championship itself will be held in all major cities from 14 June to 15 July. On the eve of the World Cup, two new high-speed highways will be put into operation. Now the route between Moscow and Yekaterinburg will be less busy, it is likely that this will cause a decrease in ticket prices. Sports fans in 2018 expect another event - the Winter Olympics. Unfortunately, due to the doping scandal, Russia will not be able to participate in these competitions. At the Olympics, our country will be represented by athletes who will be prohibited from using Russian symbols and the national anthem - at the Games they will perform under the name Olympic Athlete from Russia (Olympian from Russia). All athletes emphasize that the Olympic medal never belongs only to its winner, but is considered the property of the whole people, of which the athlete is a representative. The event itself will be held in South Korea from 9 to 25 February.

It has been almost four years since 95% of the population Autonomous Republic Crimea, decided to return the peninsula home. We faced an acute problem of road and transport links with this region. In 2018, the Crimean bridge will be put into operation, which will allow the movement of cars, as well as freight transport. Before the launch of the bridge, although Crimea was annexed to Russia, it was possible to get there through Ukraine, or with the help of aircraft and water transport.

For fans of Eurovision it will be good news that, unlike the previous year, Russia will be able to take part in it. In 2018 this song contest will be held in Portugal. In addition to the popular music competition, 2018 will delight viewers with many premieres of expected films and series. The continuation of the Avengers saga will be released on the cinema screens, the story of fantastic beasts in the world of JK Rowling, and connoisseurs of colorful special effects will appreciate the sequel to the movie Avatar. But do not forget that every year more and more Russian viewers go to the cinema in order to appreciate the work of Russian directors. The whole year will delight movie lovers with many colorful and interesting films: "Selfie", "Ice", "Coach", "Sobibor", "T-34".

Another good news for the Russians will be the introduction of electronic passports. You no longer have to monitor the condition of a paper passport, which often wears out very quickly and needs to be replaced. In 2018, the replacement of old paper documents with new electronic plastic cards will begin. However, you should not rush to change your old passport, because you can carry out a replacement until 2020. Also, 2018 promises many discoveries in the study solar system. This year it is planned to organize a flight to the shadow side of the Moon, launch an unmanned probe to the Sun. And detailed studies of Mars and Mercury will also be made.

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

75th Golden Globe.

February

Resumption of flights to Egypt

The Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Maxim Sokolov announced the resumption of flights to Cairo from Moscow. Recall that flights ceased in 2015 after the crash of the Kogalymavia aircraft over the Sinai Peninsula. Russian flights to such resort towns, like Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, will be resumed, but, as Sokolov noted, in a more distant future.

Olympic Games in South Korea

Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang for Russian fans and athletes were spoiled by the decision of the IOC not to allow the Russian team in connection with a doping scandal. As a result, our athletes will compete on an individual basis under a neutral (Olympic) flag. In total, about 2,500 athletes are allowed to compete this year, who will compete for 98 medals. For the first time, two new countries, Eritrea and Kosovo, will take part in the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Start of the Year of the Dog

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 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 quick-witted.

"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 the expectations of 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 intended to run for the presidency for the fourth time in his political career. Election day is set for March 18. Any citizen of the Russian Federation not younger than 35 years old, permanently residing in the country for at least 10 years, can be elected president. There are other restrictions: for example, the presence of outstanding convictions or incapacity.

50 years since the death of Martin Luther King

One of the most prominent human rights activists was shot dead in 1968. James Earl Ray, a white man, was convicted of the murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison. The convict stated that he did not kill King. Relatives and friends of the deceased also had doubts about his guilt.

Eurovision 2018

The popular song contest will be held in the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Representatives of 48 countries are going to take part. Russia, which withdrew from 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

Prince Harry, 33, and Meghan Markle, 36, will marry at 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

The Confederations Cup for Russia has become a kind of rehearsal before a larger event - the World Cup. 64 matches will be played at 12 stadiums in 11 cities across the country from June 14 to July 15. The final fight will take place in the Moscow "Luzhniki".

Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive

In the largest kingdom of the Arabian Peninsula, serious changes are brewing. So, 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

The release of the new iPhone

Every year at the beginning of autumn, Apple introduces new smartphone. According to experts, the novelty 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 available 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 the Crimea from Kerch, avoiding the queue for the ferry.

TOP PERSONS IN THE 2018 NEWS

Xi Jinping

The leader of the People's Republic of China has repeatedly been included in the ratings of the most influential people peace. Considering the pace of China's development, his name will definitely appear 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 enter 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 the UK's exit from the EU. In addition, local elections will be held in the country, and the conservatives, of which May is a representative, will Lately seriously lost in popularity ratings among the British.

Andrey Zvyagintsev

This is the second time the Russian director has been nominated for the prestigious Golden Globe and Oscar awards for his films. This year he will try his luck with "Dislike", which won the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

Tourist in space

The head of the private company SpaceX, Elon Musk, announced that at the end of 2018 new rocket Falcon Heavy is to send two space tourists on a trip around the moon. They will be the first people to travel to the satellite since 1972.

Ksenia Sobchak

The upcoming elections will draw particular attention to the already famous TV presenter. She positions herself as a candidate "against all" and invites those who are not satisfied with any candidate to vote for her.

Kim Chen In

The name of the 33-year-old leader of the DPRK in last year learned even those who are far from politics. Given 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

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

Robin Wright

The series "House of Cards" in the past year lost its performer 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, who plays the wife of Spacey's hero, and the scandal will only stir up the interest of the audience and increase the ratings.

Selena Gomez

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

The minister is free, the players are afraid for their lives, Trump is no longer in charge

Stories that COULD happen in 2018

Ulyukaev will be released under an 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 also include the 61-year-old ex-head
Ministry of Economic Development Alexei Ulyukaev, sentenced to 8 years in prison.
According to RIA Novosti, the proposal for a large-scale amnesty was proposed by the Commissioner for Human Rights in Kaluga region Yuri Zelnikov in a conversation with Putin after the state awards ceremony. The President promised to think. And the leader of the LDPR, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, announced the impending amnesty at the 31st congress of his party.

Messi and Neymar in danger

Supporters of ISIS (banned in Russia) tried to intimidate Lionel Messi and Neymar by posting a photoshopped picture on social networks. On it, an Argentine footballer is executed with the help of editing tools, and the Brazilian is depicted crying. Then appeared new picture, which depicts 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 objects of the 2018 World Cup.

Trump loses power

Elections to the US House of Representatives will take place on November 6. Republicans have held a majority there since 2011. Nevertheless, the Democrats are optimistic and hope to turn the tide in their favor. In addition, according to statistics, the Trump presidency has attracted the most interest of women in Congress in the history of the country. Last year, 272 women ran for the House of Representatives, and 353 voted in 2018, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.

Mankind cannot live without holidays, if the calendar is empty, then something urgently needs to be invented. Perhaps that is why the Russians celebrate "Bastille Day", which has nothing to do with the country.

On the other hand, on any day of the year, you can find a memorable date or a significant event for Russia to justify a feast or congratulate the hero of the day. Memorable dates have a special historical, political, social, cultural significance for a particular state, and are sometimes enshrined in regulatory documents.

This article contains a story about important dates and events for Russia that will be solemnly celebrated in 2018.

Anniversaries of 2018 in the field of world culture

Many people remember the birthdays of their favorite writers, actors and artists, the activities of many of them are important not only for the country where they were born and created, but also for all mankind.

If you look through the pages of the 2018 calendar, you can find many anniversaries.

On January 6, one of the great Italian actors Adriano Celentano will celebrate his 80th birthday, and Vladimir Vysotsky will be the same (January 25).

On February 8, Russians and residents of the post-Soviet republics will remember the famous Stirlitz, actor Vyacheslav Tikhonov, who, unfortunately, did not live to see his 90th birthday.

But on March 20, all fans of the presenter and actress Ekaterina Strizhenova will be able to give her gifts and say kind words in connection with the half-century date. In March, the country will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Russian petrel writer Maxim Gorky.

In April, the famous songwriter Ilya Reznik celebrates his 80th birthday, and fans of his talent, I think, will expect a big concert. On May 5, the communists of the world will celebrate important date- 200th anniversary of the birth of the author of "Capital" Karl Marx.

Summer will bring with it several important anniversaries: director Sergei Bodrov Sr. will celebrate his 70th birthday on June 13, and singer Madonna will celebrate her 60th birthday on August 16.

Autumn is the time to sum up the results of the musician Ilya Lagutenko in connection with the 50th anniversary. Unfortunately, actress Natalya Krachkovskaya passed away in 2016, not having lived 2 years before her 80th birthday.

Of the “very” round dates of the end of 2018, one can note the anniversary of the writer Ivan Turgenev (the same age as K. Marx) and the 100th anniversary of Anatoly Tarasov, one of the most famous Russian coaches hockey. Admirers of Alexander Solzhenitsyn's talent will celebrate the same anniversary.

Important historical dates

The Russian calendar is full important events, some of them in 2018 will be "round". It is on them that the attention of representatives of the official authorities will be drawn, and therefore the Russians are waiting for holidays, festivals, concerts.

On February 2, the whole country will celebrate an important date that played a role in World War II - 75 years ago Nazi Germany suffered a crushing defeat at Stalingrad.

February 23 should be prepared for the Defender of the Fatherland Day with increased attention, since the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Red Army will be celebrated. Another 100th anniversary military theme, falls on November 11, it will be celebrated not only in Russia, but also in many European countries.

It was on this day that the first World War that claimed the lives of millions of soldiers, officers and civilians.

Interestingly, the renaming of the Russian militia into the police made it possible to introduce new holiday, now employees of this department should celebrate a professional celebration not in November, but on May 6th.

Moreover, next year is a glorious date - the 300th anniversary of the formation of the police department in Russian Empire. Among the summer military events worthy of attention is the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Prokhorovka.

Important events for next year

Among the most important events 2018 can be safely attributed to the World Cup. Russian athletes have not yet shown themselves very brightly in this sport, but fans hope that, according to the saying, "houses and walls help."

From June 14, the whole country (and the whole planet) will cling to TV and computer screens, and the happiest will go to the stands of the Nizhny Novgorod stadium to see the best game in the world and amazing goals.

A month later, on July 15, the final of the championship will take place in Moscow, where the solemn closing of the football festival will also take place.

In 2018, some Russian cities will also celebrate round dates, for example, the first inhabitants of Amursk appeared in these places 60 years ago, the town of Solvychegorsk will celebrate a beautiful anniversary - 525 years from the day of its formation. Large-scale celebrations await Novokuznetsk, which will turn 400 next year.

In 2018, you can also find specific literary celebrations dedicated to individual brilliant creations. Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "The Idiot" will be 150 years old, "Children of Captain Grant" by J. Verne will be "celebrated" as much, even more - 200 years - the poem "Charles Harold's Pilgrimage", written by the immortal pen of George Byron.

As can be seen from this short list, anniversaries, anniversaries And significant events huge numbers are expected. If this is not enough for the Russians, then you can look into the neighbors' calendar of holidays, they will be happy to share the joy with their friends.