The Sakhalin-1 joint Russian and American oil and gas project on Sakhalin Island
Photo: Aleksander Sidorov
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Monday through Sunday
Monday, October 9
The government commission on the energy generating complex and mineral resources production will discuss the construction of new oil and gas pipelines in Moscow.
In Sakhalin, Rosprirodnadzor will begin an audit of the Sakhalin 1 project for observance of legislation on ecological preservation.
The trial of Volgograd Mayor Evgeny Ishchenko on charges of abuse of office and illegal arms possession begins in that city.
Tuesday, October 10
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Germany for a two-day visit, during which he will have talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov will chair a meeting in Moscow on restoring strict procedures for employing foreign workers in Russia.
The State Assembly of Bashkortostan is expected to confirm the new term for current head of the republic Murtaza Rakhimov.
Wednesday, October 11
The State Duma will consider a communique addressed to national leader on allotting $3 billion for the purchase of new airliners for civilian aviation.
A qualifying match between Russia and Estonia for the 2008 European soccer championship will be held at Petrovsky Stadium in St. Petersburg.
Negotiations between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern on the restoration of self-government in Northern Ireland will begin in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Thursday, October 12
The Russian government will consider proposals to improve state support for Russian export of hi-tech products and services.
Vice President of Venezuela Jose Vicente Rangel arrives in Moscow. He is expected to sign bilateral agreements on energy, education, science and technology.
Friday, October 13
Presidential representative for the Southern Federal District Dmitry Kozak will present a list of candidates for president of Adygea to President Putin in Moscow. Rector of Maikop Technical University Aslan Tkhakushinov is the favorite among the candidates.
The State Duma is expected to consider the presidential amendments to the law “On the Gaming Business in the Russian Federation.”
YUKOS bankruptcy administrator Eduard Rebgun will announce the estimator for the company's property in Moscow.
Saturday, October 14
The musical Mamma Mia!, based on the music of ABBA, will premier at the Moscow Palace of Youth.
Sunday, October 15
Chairman of the governance board of Gazprom Alexey Miller and director of ENI Paolo Scaroni are expected to sign a cooperation agreement.
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