What awaits us in 2013? This question is equally often heard by astrologers, and political observers, and expert economists. The Russian news agency Novosti made its forecast for the Russians for the coming year. The most anticipated events of 2013 - This is the result of the work of RIA Novosti analysts who have analyzed important economic and political trends, future socio-cultural, scientific and sports events.
Of the dozens of events noted by experts, we selected our own Top 10, which we bring to your attention today.
10. Test competitions ahead of the 2014 Olympics
The newly built sports complexes and Olympic arenas in Sochi are preparing to host a series of competitions of the highest level in skiing, sledding and speed skating, biathlon, curling and hockey. In addition, Olympic tracks and facilities will be open to athletes from all over the world as part of international training weeks.
9. Mapping the human brain
As part of the Human Connectome Project, scientists plan to explore the connections between brain neurons of 1,200 people. All individual differences in neural connections will be recorded to determine how they affect human behavior and mental activity.
8. Anniversary tour of Cirque du Soleil
The legendary circus celebrates the fifth anniversary of its appearance in Russia. Three colorful shows of an unprecedented scope were timed to coincide with this event: the dance performance of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, the lyrical performance of Alegria and the Big Tent - the visiting card of the circus.
7. Tighter sanctions for irregular migrants
In 2013, it is planned to toughen both criminal and administrative liability for illegal migration. The maximum term of imprisonment is 7 years. Lawmakers plan to ban entry for migrants who have outstanding convictions for crimes on Russian territory. Those who “stayed” with us longer than the prescribed time will be banned from entering the Russian Federation for 3 years.
6. Year of Chinese tourism in Russia
What events will be held in order to attract Russian tourists to China is not yet known for certain. The Federal Tourism Agency plans to organize a press tour for hundreds of Russian journalists, an automobile race, internships in China for Russian students and university professors.
5. New Cancer Immunotherapy
Bispecific antibodies BiTE is a new generation of molecules designed to deliver toxins harmful to them toxins, chemicals and radioactive isotopes. If the trials planned for 2013 are successful, then cancer therapy will have much fewer side effects with an increase in the efficiency.
4. Year of environmental protection
Over the course of the year, Russians will be taught how to sort waste and complain about environmental pollution at Rosprirodnadzor, where a direct telephone line will be opened. According to the results of the year, the All-Russian Congress of Ecologists is planned.
3. The introduction of a luxury tax
It is planned that already in 2013 an additional financial burden will fall on property owners worth more than 30 million rubles, as well as vehicles whose value exceeds 3 million.
2. Appointment of a new head of the Central Bank
In 2013, the contract ends with the current head of the Central Bank, Sergei Ignatiev. The State Duma has to choose a new steering for the main bank of the country. Among the most likely candidates are First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Alexei Ulyukaev, Ex-Minister of Finance Alexei Kudrin and VTB Head Andrei Kostin.
1. Joining the Science module of the Science module
The most anticipated event of 2013. The multifunctional module has been designed since 1995. On board the "Science" will place three tons of scientific equipment and equip places for three astronauts. Now, at the place planned for the new module, the Pier is docked to the ISS, which will be flooded.
