#1045219Hundreds of curly pelicans set up camp at plants and are fed by handNearly 500 curly pelicans have settled down at a shipyard in Makhachkala. Due to the minus 25 degree Celsius temperatures, the birds, who are listed in the Red Data Book, prefer this location to their previous residence at the Dagestan State Reserve.02/22/2012#1045097Flu-Virus-Size Chip to be Made in ZelenogradA unique production line was launched in Zelenograd on February 17. SITRONICS, in cooperation with RusNano, opened a microchip manufacturing facility based on 90-Nanometer Technology.02/22/2012#1043832Le Crazy Horse de Paris unveils \“Forever Crazy-2” show in MoscowThe legendary French cabaret Crazy Horse has unveiled the latest version of its \“Forever Crazy-2” show at Moscow\s Kosmos Concert Hall. RIA Novosti presents Crazy Horse\s traditional and new performances.02/20/2012#1043780Knights and ladies waltz at the first February Ball in MoscowKnights and ladies were dancing the polonaise, waltz and quadrille in an old mansion in Moscow. See how the first February Ball passed off on this RIA Novosti video.02/20/2012#1043580A Drive for Fair Elections in Moscow\s City CenterA car rally \“For Fair Elections” was held in Moscow on February 19. Organizers called on motorists to drive around the Kremlin with no fixed starting point and no specific route. According to one of the organizers, this approach was used to avoid applying for a permit.02/20/2012#1043579Fighter Planes and Airborne Fighting Vehicles Join War Games in the Tula RegionThe 106th Guards Airborne Division held exercises not far from the village of Khomyakovo near Tula, in central Russia. Watch this RIA Novosti video to see footage of fighter-plane performance and flying fighting vehicles.02/20/2012#1041260Soldiers Practice Launching Wreaths and Lace for February 23Moscow will celebrate the Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23 with a fireworks display to be produced by more than 4,000 artillery shells. Watch this RIA Novosti video to see how the military are preparing for the event.02/17/2012#1041229Russian Anti-Sniper Device on Display in MoscowThe Private Defense Industry Manufacturers–2012 trade show, opened in Moscow on February 16. One of the items on display saved Hugo Chavez\ life.02/17/2012#1038745Moscow flash mob activists sing their love for PutinA flash mob under the slogan \“You collect votes and we collect love” was held on February 14 near the White House in Moscow. Watch this RIA Novosti video to see how the event\s participants expressed their warm feelings for Vladimir Putin.02/15/2012#1037559Fire, press and laser: How gold jewelry is madeJewelry is one of the most coveted of gifts. Watch this RIA Novosti video to see how five kilogram gold bars are turned into elegant gold chains, pendants and rings.02/14/2012#1037039Iran Marks 33rd Anniversary of Islamic RevolutionOn February 11, thousands of Iranians took part in celebrations dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic revolution on Tehran\s Freedom Square. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the demonstrators.02/13/2012#1036969Harlem residents bring flowers to the Apollo, a Whitney Houston venueHarlemites place candles in front of the Apollo Theater where Whitney Houston had performed. Mourners left flowers and notes reading \“Rest in Peace, Whitney” at the entrance to the concert hall.02/13/2012#1036879Impressive Soviet field gun is 70 years oldThe legendary World War II ZIS-3 field gun was 70 years old on February 12. This unique gun still serves with the 449th Detached Fireworks Display Battalion stationed outside Moscow.02/13/2012#1036862National ski racer goes bare-chestedDespite the severe cold, the 2012 Russian Ski Track, the 30th national cross country ski race, involved about 1.5 million participants. See this RIA Novosti video this Siberia to Moscow race.02/13/2012#1034474Russian Military Test New Aerial DronesRussian reconnaissance units are testing unmanned aerial vehicles. This RIA Novosti video shows the tests at the Alabino proving ground outside Moscow.02/10/2012#1031574Can dogs serve in the army? A video tour of the Krasnaya Zvezda kennelThe Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star) dog breeding kennel has been preparing military dogs for over 80 years. Watch this RIA Novosti video to see how our four-legged friends are trained to stand guard and search for explosives.02/07/2012#1028407A video tour of The Motherland Calls monument from the insideThe Motherland Calls statue in Mamayev Kurgan is the biggest monument to commemorate the historic Battle of Stalingrad. A RIA Novosti correspondent was allowed to see what the statue looks like from the inside.02/03/2012#1028349Riots on Tahrir Square in Cairo.Over a hundred people were injured in clashes between Egyptian youth and police during a rally in central Cairo.02/03/2012#1027600New Russian thermal imaging sight can see a target up to 2 km awayThe Russian-made Shakhin thermal imaging sight will allow Russian special forces to carry out military operations in the dark and in fog, and see the enemy through smoke. Tests for the optical device are being conducted by the airborne forces.02/02/2012#1027586Astronauts train to survive in subzero temperaturesAstronauts train to survive in subzero temperatures02/02/2012#1025999Police \‘Fashion Show\ for Dmitry MedvedevRussian president dmitry medvedev visited the interior ministry\s moscow directorate to review the new uniforms that russian police officers will be wearing soon. The president inspected the everyday work uniform and the full dress uniform for police officers and for police dog handlers.01/31/2012#1025745The Four Victories of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Archive Video Footage.January 30 marks the 130th birthday of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), an eminent politician who was elected President of the United States four times.01/31/2012#1025099Hundreds of cars with white ribbons demonstrate on Moscow\s Garden RingOn January 29, a line of cars with white flags, balloons and ribbons circled the Garden Ring in support of the \“For Honest Elections” rally.01/30/2012#1025001Bali Coffee Maker Designs Unique Machine for \‘Live\ CoffeeCoffee shop owner Asher Yaron from Bali has designed a unique machine for roasting whole bean coffee. Watch this footage to see a completely new taste created.01/30/2012#1022960Russian military blows up old artillery shellsIn 2012, units from the Russian Defense Ministry\s Engineering Corps will destroy over 1.5 million metric tons of expired ammunition. This RIA Novosti footage shows the destruction of the dangerous artillery shells.01/27/2012#1022961Volgograd bell-ringers taught to cleanse space using the sound of bellsA school for bell-ringers has opened for the first time at the Kazan Cathedral in the Volgograd Region. Watch this video from RIA Novosti about how to cleanse space with melody01/27/2012#1022043Maria Sharapova to announce wedding date with Sasha VujacicRussian tennis player Maria Sharapova and her fiance, basketball player Sasha Vujacic, could announce a wedding date next week, Vujacic revealed in an exclusive interview with RIA Novosti.01/26/2012#1020199What it means to \“see the ground” and other aspects of fighter pilots' livesThis RIA Novosti video will take you on a tour of the Khotilovo Airbase, home to Su-27 and MiG-31 fighter-interceptors.01/24/2012#1016721Half-naked Ukrainians occupy balcony of Indian ambassador's residenceActivists from the women's movement Femen occupied the balcony of the Indian ambassador's residence in Ukraine as part of a protest in response to a decision by the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs not to issue visas to female citizens of Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan who are aged between 15 and 40. Watch the RIA Novosti video to see how the women storm the residence building.01/19/2012#1015544Test-driving a new Russian armored vehicleThe final tests are being conducted of the SPM-3 Medved (Bear) armored vehicle for the Russian Interior Ministry\s Interior Troops. Watch the heavy-duty vehicle\s impressive off-road capabilities in this RIA Novosti video.01/17/2012#1013004Ice hotels and saunas spring up in a Moscow parkInterested in listening to music at a philharmonic hall made of snow or sitting by the fireside in an ice sauna? Now you can do just that, as practicing architects have built a city of snow and ice at Moscow\s Sokolniki park.01/11/2012#1011027Santa visits \“Yeti” caught in IngushetiaReports of a Yeti caught in the forests of Ingushetia turned out to be a publicity stunt. This video footage shows how the \“Yeti” was caught on New Year\s Eve.12/30/2011#1011020Festive lights warm up Brussels at New Year carnivalBrussels has lit up with a fire and lights show. Watch the RIA Novosti video to see how one of Europe\s most multinational cities is trying out a new look during this year's holiday season.12/30/2011#1009926Moscow Jews celebrate Hanukkah by lighting the Menorah and dancingChief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar lit the Hanukkah Menorah in Moscow. See in this RIA Novosti video how Jews celebrated the Festival of Lights.12/27/2011#1009864Serbian Santa Clauses race to victory in BelgradeOn December 25, a thousand people dressed as Santa Clauses ran through the streets of Belgrade. This RIA Novosti footage shows the exciting sports event.12/27/2011#1005432Russian military medics inflate field hospital in 30 minutesRussia\s military medical personnel are testing a new mobile inflatable field hospital which can be deployed and equipped in 30 minutes.12/16/2011