Russia Today conquers New York
Published: 01 January, 2008, 07:28
This year RT beamed live pictures of New Year celebrations in Russia to New Yorkers. The live broadcasts of the events in central Moscow and Saint Petersburg were shown on large screens in Times Square.
New Year in New YorkIn New York, thousands gathered at Times Square to watch the traditional dropping of the New Year ball. |
Fireworks to be banned in Russia?A new law is being discussed to ban people from setting off fireworks in Russia. Although soaring accident numbers have prompted the government to look at banning private firework displays, many say unauthorised vendors are causing the casualties. |

