The #1 sporting event that needs no introduction. Starting from February 6, the attention of the whole world will be riveted to the Krasnodar Territory, where the XX Winter Games will open. We smile, wave, dress in the colors of the national tricolor, get on skis, learn the rules of curling and skeleton, create idols for ourselves and chant: "Russia - go ahead!" Know ours!
The draw for the group stage of the final of the 20th FIFA World Cup has ended in Brazil. The national teams of Belgium, Algeria and South Korea have been declared rivals of the Russian national team. The opening match of the championship will take place in Sao Paulo, and the final will take place at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Whose team will receive the "gold" prize of $35 million - we will find out on July 13. Cheer for ours!
Following the Winter Games, the second sports coming to Sochi will take place in October. So do not rush to pack your suitcases and bikini, leaving the Black Sea coast. This time we are waiting for the greatest racers of our time to visit as part of the Formula 1 Grand Prix stage, many of whom have already tested the cars on the track in the Olympic Park. It seems that this time Sochi is seriously claiming the title of Russian Monte Carlo. The main print of autumn is a nesting doll in a racing helmet.
All flags are welcome! In the summer of the coming year, Chelyabinsk will temporarily become the capital of judo. Emirates, the USA and Korea fought for the right to host one of the most prestigious tournaments, as a result, Russia boldly knocked out its rivals, becoming the host of the Championship. In a country where the president is the owner of a black belt, it could not be otherwise.
CULTURE
Cross Year of Culture of Great Britain and Russia 2014
January - December 2014
Following the past year, Holland is waiting for eminent Britons in Russia. It is announced that in June, as part of an international project, the Multimedia Art Museum will show an exhibition dedicated to the design and style of James Bond films, as well as an exhibition of the most expensive expressionist in history - Francis Bacon. In September, the Catherine Foundation will introduce everyone to the influential movement of contemporary British artists - a collection of works by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Sam Taylor-Wood. Fashionistas will love The Rise of Fashion Film, a multimedia project about English brands Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Ossie Clarke and Hussein Chalayan. The start of the new cultural year will be informally given in London at the April opening of the exhibition "The Golden Age of the Russian Avant-Garde", curated by director Peter Greenaway.
The main hero of the year is William Shakespeare. To be or not to be in our country celebrations in honor of the best-selling playwright on the planet? Of course to be! Two "Othellos" - in "Satyricon" by director Yuri Butusov and a dance performance at the Vakhtangov Theatre, "The Taming of the Shrew" at the Theater of Nations with Chulpan Khamatova, a joint project of the Pushkin Theater and the English Cheek by Jowl - "Measure for Measure" from Declan Donnellan - a low bow to the birthday man from Russian theaters. Plus, on February 18 in Moscow, St. Petersburg and 23 other cities of Russia, as well as in 3 cities of Kazakhstan, as part of the @theatrehd (National Theater Live) project, Coriolanus will be shown with Tom Hiddleston in the title role.
The Wind of Winter, the penultimate book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin, was expected in 2013. The miracle didn't happen. The release date for the book is still vague; in a recent interview, the writer threatened that perhaps this would happen in 2014. Where is the fantasy world heading, filmed in the most popular series on the planet about the war and peace of the seven kingdoms? Wait and see.
CINEMA
We follow the outfits on the red carpet, the smiles of the losers and the tears of the winners. We keep our fingers crossed for Leonardo DiCaprio, we vote for the Coen brothers, we bet on the record holder Meryl Streep and we never cease to admire George Clooney - at the main "distribution of elephants" of world cinema - the Oscars.
The main gossip of the film industry in 2014 is the return to the screens of the deadliest bride, the lyrical heroine of Tarantino. The release date is not disclosed even in the circles closest to the director. It is only known that in the third part of the Black Mamba (Uma Thurman) two of the "88 Mad" will take revenge, having lost their eyes and hands through her fault (including Ellie Driver). Liters of blood, feelings on the verge of a nervous breakdown and, as always, an amazing soundtrack, where all the songs are only about love.
According to IMDB, the world's largest movie database, this is the most anticipated film of the last three years. Russian critics confirm the excitement around the picture in our country as well. Steven Spielberg's brilliant idea was brought to life by the Nolan brothers - director Christopher and screenwriter Jonathan. A fantastic film with Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway tells about the intergalactic travel of a group of researchers through a space-time tunnel. The premiere is set for November 7th.
As well as Wes Anderson's new masterpiece "The Grand Budapest Hotel", Leonardo DiCaprio as "The Wolf of Wall Street", Megan Fox as reporter April O'Neil in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", a film adaptation of the game Need for Speed, two-episode "Nymphomaniac » Lars von Trier, Hayao Miyazaki's cartoon about airplanes, the sequel to Sin City and Johnny Depp proving the computer's Supremacy.
TV SERIES
Sherlock is alive and will live! However, like Watson, Mrs. Hudson, Moriarty, sparkling remarks, cunning intrigues and the soul-piercing eyes of the protagonist. Why list the details of the third season of the best detective series of our time - soon they will be obvious to everyone. We rub our hands in anticipation of new evidence! There is not long to wait. The start of the third season is January 1st.
One of the most anticipated television projects of 2014 is the fantastic thriller Existing by the American CBS channel. A 13-episode film about a female astronaut performed by Halle Berry, intergalactic odysseys and the fatal fate of all mankind from producer Steven Spielberg is another weighty proof of the global trend in space-themed paintings.
As well as the fourth season of "Game of Thrones", "Vatican" from Ridley Scott, the comedy "Together", new series about secret agents "Intelligence" and "Spy", Alfonso Cuarón's drama "Believe", horror films "The Strain" and "Spiral".
MUSIC
Santa Claus finally heeded our requests, which we year after year with all the passion we wrote in neat handwriting - the most charming, attractive and successful pop artist in the galaxy Justin Timberlake will come to Moscow and St. Petersburg with concerts. It seems that May 15 and 17 in 2014 will become an alternative to Women's Day in our country.
And also with tours in Moscow and St. Petersburg will come: Backstreet Boys (February 26, 27), Depeche Mode (March 4, 7), 30 Seconds to Mars (March 15, 16 and 18), Aerosmith (May 24, 27), Nine Inch Nails (June 13, 15), Roxette (December 1).
Just two months after the release of the album Artpop, and Lady Gaga is already promising to release a brand new disc of "classic jazz standards" - Cheek To Cheek, recorded in collaboration with American pop legend 87-year-old Tony Bennett. I wonder what outfit the pop diva plans to hit the world before the music premiere? Will he take the stage as a sexy saxophone? Frank Sinatra's mustache? Or try on a hat in the form of a glass of whiskey with ice?
Restless producer, music video director and composer Pharrell Williams has announced that he will release a new solo album in 2014. This is the artist's first disc in the last eight years, and it will certainly include the song Happy, on which the 24-hour clip of the same name was filmed. What happiness!
We also download new albums by Sophie Ellis-Bextor / Wanderlust in 2014 (January 20); Limp Bizkit / Stampede of the Disco Elephants (January); Lily Allen (March); Jay-Z and Kanye West / Watch the Throne II (April); Jennifer Lopez (April) and waiting for releases from Adele, Chris Brown, Garbage, Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, Mariah Carey, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers.
TECHNO
Remember, after April 8, 2014, technical support for Windows XP will not be available, including automatic updates that make your computer more secure. You can continue to use Windows XP, but your computer may become vulnerable to attacks and viruses. An occasion to hang a black ribbon on the monitor screen of an old PS. The future is in Windows 8.1. The curtain.
The future that we have been waiting for since the premiere of the second "Terminator" and then from the show of the Diana Von Furstenberg collection, where models flaunted in gadget accessories from Sergey Brin, is coming! The commercial launch of computer glasses has been postponed several times. The final release date is May 2014. The happy owner of Google Glass will be able to see reality through messages from friends, air temperature indicators, turn-by-turn navigator, a guide to an unfamiliar city, and much more. You won't believe until you try!
In 2014, Apple promises to introduce several must have and must touch products in autumn 2014. The main sensations, according to analysts, will be: a budget version of the iMac desktop computer, a new screen for the iPad tablet and the first affordable 12-inch MacBook. There are also rumors that Apple is working on an iPhone with a larger screen, a TV and a smartwatch.
January
The United Nations has declared 2014 the Year of Crystallography, the Year of Family Farming.
1st of January
- Russia chairs the G8.
- Greece will lead the European Union for a 6-month period.
- Latvia joins the Eurozone.
January 22-25 - World Economic Forum in Davos.
January 28 - 1200 years since the death of Charlemagne.
January 31st is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac.
February
February 7-23 - XXII Winter Olympic Games will be held in Sochi.
February 15 is the 450th anniversary of the birth of Galileo Galilei, the great Italian philosopher, physicist and astronomer.
USA - Janet Yellen may become the first female chairman of the Federal Reserve (US central bank).
Fans of The Beatles are celebrating 50 years of the band's first overseas success when I Wanna Hold Your Hand topped the US charts for the first time.
February 28 - Ceremony of awarding prizes of the National Film Academy of France.
March
March 2 - Academy Awards ceremony.
March 4 - Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the most colorful holiday in the world.
March 7-16 - XI Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.
March 9 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko, a poet and thinker who is considered the founder of the Ukrainian literary language.
March 21 is Earth Day.
On March 23 and 30, municipal elections will be held in France.
March 24-30 - World Figure Skating Championship in Saitama (Japan).
April
April 4 is the centenary of the birth of the French writer Marguerite Duras.
April 5 - Presidential elections in Afghanistan.
April 8 - Microsoft will stop releasing supporting software for Windows XP.
April 15 - Total lunar eclipse that can be observed in Australia, the Pacific region and America.
April 21 - Boston Marathon. 36,000 participants will pay tribute to the victims of the 2013 bombing.
April 24 - 450 years since the birth of William Shakespeare.
Parliamentary elections in India.
May 3rd is International Press Freedom Day.
May 6-10 - a song contest will be held in Copenhagen (Denmark).
May 8 is the centenary of the birth of Romain Gary, a French writer of Russian origin, the only one who managed to win the Prix Goncourt twice.
May 9-25 - Minsk (Belarus) will host the 78th Ice Hockey World Championship.
May 11 - presidential elections in Lithuania.
May 11 is the centenary of the birth of the French volcanologist Garun Taziev (born in Russia).
May 14-25 - 66th Cannes Film Festival.
May 22-25 - Citizens of 28 EU member states elect the European Parliament.
8 countries of the post-Soviet space are celebrating the 10th anniversary of joining the European Union.
June
June 4-5 - G8 summit will be held in Sochi.
June 12 - Day of Russia. In 1994, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation Boris Yeltsin, this day was declared a public holiday, since 1998 it has been called the Day of Russia.
June 13-July 13 - Brazil will host the 20th FIFA World Cup.
June 19 - 90 years since the birth of Vasil Bykov, Belarusian writer.
June 23 - Scotland celebrates the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, which regained independence from England.
June 23 - 125 years since the birth of Anna Akhmatova (Gorenko) (1889-1966), Russian poetess.
June 28 - 100 years ago, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo, which caused World War I.
July
Italy will lead the European Union for a six-month period.
July 5-27 - Tour de France (start in Yorkshire).
July 28 - a hundred years ago, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
July 31 is the centenary of the assassination in Paris of Jean Jaurès, a French politician and socialist.
Presidential elections in Indonesia.
August
Walt Disney Studios (USA) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins.
August 4 - on the day of the centenary of the declaration of war against Germany in Dover (Great Britain), it is planned to open a memorial in memory of 1.7 million citizens of the British Commonwealth countries who died in world wars.
August 15 is the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal.
September
September 5 is the 100th anniversary of the death of the French poet Charles Péguy, who was killed in battle in the First World War.
September 12 - Americans celebrate the 200th anniversary of the US national anthem Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Kay.
September 14 - parliamentary elections in Sweden.
September 16 - The leaders of all countries of the world gather for the UN General Assembly in New York.
September 18 - Scottish independence from Great Britain.
September 23 - 50 years ago, the inauguration of a new ceiling of the Paris Opera, painted by Marc Chagall, took place.
October
October 19 - the first ever Formula I Russian Grand Prix in Sochi.
October 26 - Presidential elections in Brazil.
October 27 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dylan Thomas, the greatest Welsh poet and playwright.
November
November 4 - elections to the US Congress (elections "mid-mandate").
9 November – Celebrations will be held in Berlin on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989).
November 9 - Catalonia's independence from Spain is expected to be held in a referendum.
November 15-16 - G20 summit (Brisbane, Australia). Australia will chair this organization from 1 December 2013.
November 30 - parliamentary elections in Moldova.
December
The beginning of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
Peru - the annual UN climate change summit.
Based on materials from Courrier International, publications of the National Archives of France, Agence France-Presse and Reuters.
Every traveler dreams of traveling the whole planet, every corner, so that later he can confidently say that he really saw everything in this world! Of course, usually this dream remains unfulfilled, because our planet cannot be called tiny. Moreover, in the light of the variety of attractions and simply beautiful places that you just want to visit.
Experienced travelers are well aware that during one vacation it is impossible to get to know the whole country at once, of course, if it is not miniature Liechtenstein, which occupies only 160 square kilometers. Experts advise choosing one single region to visit, where you can leisurely explore literally every corner with pleasure. Believe me, you will have enough impressions for another year, and then you can choose another, no less interesting corner of our planet.
Interesting regions, characterized by stunning nature or an abundance of attractions, are found in every country, without exception. If you have not yet decided where to go on vacation in 2014, be sure to study the corresponding rating, which was compiled by the Australian publisher Lonely Planet.
This authoritative publishing house has been specializing in guidebooks and reference books for several decades, so it knows almost everything about travel. Lonely Planet creates its guides and ratings specifically for budget travelers, so you can use them to save money and choose not only the most interesting, but also relatively inexpensive route. So, here is the list of regions that Lonely Planet highly recommends to visit in 2014.
1. Sikkim, India
In 2012, this state of India was awarded the title of the cleanest in the country. Sikkim managed to maintain this status in the coming year, in addition, it was recognized as the region of the country with the most innovative tourism project. Sikkim is worth a visit for those travelers who are attracted by "green" tourism. Organic farming is actively developing here, and only local products are sold in the markets. In addition, in 2014, a new airport will open near the state capital, Gangtok, so this direction will become much more accessible for tourists.
2. Kimberley, Australia
It is best to get acquainted with the amazing nature of the distant Australian continent in the Kimberley region, the most secluded, remote and surprisingly beautiful corner of our planet. The coastline of this region of Australia is in no way inferior to the more famous areas of the East Coast, and the nature remains the same as it was many centuries ago. Hurry up to visit Kimberley now, before this region is filled with crowds of tourists. Just choose the dry season - from November to March there are heavy rains here and some areas become almost inaccessible.
3. Yorkshire, England
This area of England has given the country more famous athletes than any other. Local gentlemen still adhere to unchanged traditions, nature is still beautiful, and more and more sights appear. So, be sure to visit the gallery in Wakefield, the city of Bradford, recognized as the world's first City of Cinema, Harrogate Spa Resort, moorlands, cozy pubs, as well as at least one Michelin-starred restaurant. There are more restaurants like this in Yorkshire than in London itself!
4. Hokuriku, Japan
This region is located on the western coast of the island of Honshu, it is literally sandwiched between the Japanese Alps and the Sea of Japan. Hokuriku is saturated with ancient history, unique culture and impresses with its natural beauty. The capital of the region, the city of Kinazawa, will delight you with the country's most beautiful parks and original palaces. And by renting a car, you can see the picturesque scenery of the Noto Peninsula, hot mineral springs and modern hotels in Kaga Province. Hokuriku is a very beautiful and unusual region of Japan, which is very different from the ultra-modern Tokyo.
5. Texas, USA
In 2014, The Lone Star State is poised to prove that cowboy hats and rodeos aren't the only attractions. This year, a new area of the famous Buffalo Bayu Park will open in Houston with cozy boardwalk areas and hiking trails. The park has grown by as much as 9.3 hectares! It is also worth seeing the historic center of Fort Worth with its new square, as well as a visit to one of the restaurants offering not the usual fast food for America, but traditional Mexican cuisine.
6. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia
On the border of two countries - Zambia and Zimbabwe - in one of the most picturesque corners of Africa, there is a real miracle of nature -. To visit this attraction, you can go to the city of Livingston in Zambia, or the city of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. These cities are now experiencing a tourist boom, the authorities of these African countries have invested billions of dollars in infrastructure development. The economies of Zimbabwe and Zambia are gradually recovering, and 2014 will be the best year to visit Victoria Falls in the past 15 years.
The sapphire Mediterranean Sea, incredibly beautiful landscapes, well-developed tourist infrastructure make the island of Mallorca ideal for visiting in 2014. Gradually, from a place where you can just drink and take a walk at night, Mallorca becomes a prestigious resort where whole families come. You should definitely visit the numerous museums of the city of Palma de Mallorca and its excellent restaurants, see olive groves and traditional cozy villages, as well as the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. Believe me, the high culture and untouched nature of this Spanish island will not leave you indifferent!
Have you seen the movie The Lord of the Rings? Want to see equally stunning landscapes and untouched nature? Head to the West Coast of New Zealand! 90% of this territory is occupied by national parks and protected areas of land through which tourist cycling and hiking trails are laid. Mirror Lake Matheson, Hokitika Gorges, cozy towns of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef, incredibly beautiful glaciers, ancient forests, a seal colony at Cape Foulwind - this region of New Zealand has many amazing places that every traveler should definitely see.
9. Hunan, China
This Chinese province is the birthplace of Mao Zedong, so the local Communist Party spares no expense to develop tourism infrastructure. Of course, Hunan province attracts tourists not only by the name of its famous native, but also by beautiful landscapes, an original combination of old and new, as well as numerous attractions. The Hunan region is connected to the center of the country by an extensive network of railway routes, flights and highways, so you will not have problems with moving. And be sure to visit the highest skyscraper on the planet - Sky City - the construction of which should be completed just in 2014.
10. Haapai, Tonga
The 62 islands that make up Ha'apai County are located literally on the edge of the Earth - in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. The Kingdom of Tonga is an unknown universe for most travelers, so a trip here can be a real adventure, but believe me, it's worth it! Humpback whales jump out of the water literally near the boat, the islands are surrounded by picturesque reefs, bright fish circle underfoot on shallow beaches, the volcano smokes lazily on the horizon, and the locals firmly adhere to the principle - "don't worry and be happy"!
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1. Desertification
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Pay attention: blood business. It just sounds crazy, but it's a fact. People are shackled as slaves and "milked" their blood. This has become a major problem in poorer countries such as India. One particularly famous case became known as the "blood factory" thanks to the Indian media. A farmer named Papu Yadho kept many slaves on his plantation and bled them twice a week for 2 years. Unfortunately, this type of black market thrives in poverty-stricken countries where hospitals are overwhelmed. 7. Bees
Note: bees. They are dying. Maybe not as fast as the media claims, but bee numbers are declining at an alarming rate. 8. Antibiotics stop working
Note: Antibiotics no longer work. Antibiotics are often used in excess (for example, in the case of livestock). Therefore, bacteria gradually become resistant to drugs. 9. Fake
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Note: slavery. There were about 30 million slaves in the world in 2016. This is more than at any other time in human history. 14. Coltan mining
Note: Coltan mining. Most phones require a metal called coltan, and the largest supply of coltan comes from mines on the Rwandan border. Unfortunately, slavery thrives in many of these mines. 15. Self-driving cars
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