Exerpts from Pravda

Russia saves the world again - Pravda.Ru: "In 2007, both Ukraine and Belarus received natural gas from Russia at even more reduced prices i.e. $130 and $100 per one thousand cubic meters. However, Russia has to raise the price of its gas exports following an increase in price of Turkmen gas supplies for Russia. Other trends of the world market contributed to the situation. On the other hand, Russia does not aim to put too much strain on its customers by hiking the price. The price is being increased at a very slow pace. Russia has always shown respect for other countries of the former Soviet Union. No doubt about it, Russia will treat its neighbors in a similar fashion following the rise of global wheat prices. The world market trend has apparently affected Belarus too. Several days ago the Belarusian Ministry of Trade suggested that the government cut the export of butter and cheese following disruptions in the supply of dairy products to the domestic market."

Condoleezza Rice is wasting her time in the Middle East: Topic. Pravda.Ru: "Condoleezza Rice absolutely unable to bring peace to Israel and Palestine 10/17/2007 [news] / World Palestinians hope U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's visit to the birthplace of Jesus christ will help in easing the conflict with Israel. Rice has been conducting official meetings with the leaders of Israeli, Palestine and Egypt this week. The tour is being held as a part of preparations for a U.S.-hosted peace conference in November or December"

: Mikhail Gorbachev advertises Louis Vuitton bags to make his living: "That said, what is a reader to make of a Vuitton ad, coming in the big September books, that stars Mikhail S. Gorbachev, the last president of the Soviet Union? A decade ago, Mr. Gorbachev’s appearance in a Pizza Hut commercial was generally greeted as a low point in his career. The Vuitton ad, however, is part of a campaign to emphasize the company’s heritage in luggage and travel accessories. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, the ads include other celebrities using Vuitton bags: Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf cuddling in a hotel room, their bags not yet unpacked; Catherine Deneuve resting on a trunk in front of a steaming locomotive; and Mr. Gorbachev in the back of a car with a duffel bag on the seat next to him. Of the group, Mr. Gorbachev appears
the least comfortable. He is holding on to a door handle, as if the bag contained polonium 210."

Paris Hilton to visit Moscow for two million dollars - Pravda.Ru: "Paris Hilton is expected to visit Moscow during the forthcoming several days. The notorious socialite is rumored to attend the Moscow Fashion Week which starts on October 24. Paris is said to appear at the show of Russian fashion designer Kira Plastinina, who makes clothes for Fabrika-7 TV show (an analogue of the American Idol). It is worthy of note that Kira Plastinina is only a teen girl, she is only 14 years old. Paris Hilton prepares to hit Moscow clubs Paris Hilton prepares to hit Moscow clubs BREAKING NEWS Californian paradise burns to the ground Turkey attacks Iraq New Chikatilo who murdered 63 people in Moscow found guilty Cute funny cats for your viewing pleasure More... Kira’s father, Sergei Plastinin, is a large shareholder of a world-famous holding. They say that the loving father can hardly turn down his daughter’s requests. Kira’s latest wish was Paris Hilton herself. The girl told his father that she adored Paris Hilton and would like to invite the notorious celebrity to Moscow for her fashion show. Hilton will reportedly be paid two million dollars – this is the price of her mere presence in Moscow. It is rumoured that Paris Hilton will appear in a TV advert for Kira Plastinina’s line of cl"