SYKTYVKAR
* The inauguration ceremony of Vladimir Torlopov, whose candidacy for the post of president of the Komi Republic was approved by the Komi State Council December 7, 2005, will take place.
ST. PETERSBURG
* The third international festival Guitar Virtuosos will open (January 15-19).
HELSINKI
* Presidential elections will take place in Finland. Incumbent President Tarja Halonen is one of the favorites.
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