The Russian Information Agency Novosti begins Hotline coverage for Saturday, June 12, 2004.
This country is celebrating Russia Day.
MOSCOW
* Red Square is hosting a Russia Day region parade, every part of Russia sending in a delegation.
YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK
* Russian delegates are starting for Seattle, Wash., to appear at a 9th session of the Russian-American Pacific Partnership, or RAPP. The organisation holds session in Russia and the USA, alternately. Sakhalin island was last year's venue. The organisation promotes business, environmental and educational contacts.
NOVGOROD THE GREAT
* The city celebrates its 1145th foundation anniversary.
BAKU
* Alexander Sokolov, Culture Minister, is leading a delegation of Russian cultural activists for Russian Culture Days in Azerbaijan, June 12-16. The two Culture Ministries are expected to sign a partnership agreement for 2004-05 on the opening day.
OTTAWA
* Russian corporate manufacturers are opening an RCI 2004 exposition. Timed to it is a forum, Russo-Canadian Trade and Economic Partnership: Realities and Vistas, June 12-14.
LISBON
* European Cup football games are taking start, with a Greek-Portuguese meet, 8 p.m., Moscow time. The Russian team and the Spanish are meeting the same day at the Algarve stadium, Faro.
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