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DJs asked to grant Berlin techno UNESCO World Heritage status DJs, musicians and representatives of German clubs wanted to grant Berlin techno UNESCO World Heritage status. This is reported by The Guardian. Artists believe that the new status is important for the future of this musical genre. They have already sent an appeal to the UN. DJ Alan Oldham noted that techno is now under threat, and the pandemic and authentication are hampering the development of “free, wild, creative Berlin.” If granted World Heritage status, the Berghain and Tresor Clubs will be protected and considered cultural sites, Oldham said. “So many establishments have closed in the seven years of my life here. In other cities this would be considered the natural cycle of clubs, but Berlin is a different place. Here, club and creative scenes are the currency of the city, “the DJ said. It is noted that the recognition

Presnensky District topped the rating of Moscow locations with the highest rental rates rubles a month, according to “Vedomosti” with reference to the data of the service “Yandex.Real estate”. The district topped the rating of locations in the capital with the highest rental rates. The Khamovniki district is in second place, and the outskirts of Tverskaya Street are in third place: in both locations, the average rate for one-room apartments is 90 thousand rubles, the analyst determined. In their opinion, the high cost of renting apartments in the Presnensky District is explained by the active replenishment of the supply with expensive objects in the skyscrapers of Moscow City. According to Avito Nedvizhimost, in Moscow as a whole, rental rates for apartments for the year increased by 31 percent. In the last quarter alone, the cost of rent increased by 13 percent, to 36 thousand rubles for a “one-room apartment” and

Phobos forecaster Leus predicted the setting of a new record for precipitation December 7 Leading specialist of the Phobos center Mikhail Leus announced the possible setting of a new record on precipitation on December 7. According to him, the expected amount of snow on this day could be 15 millimeters. This is 2.3 points higher than the set record for precipitation on December 7, 1949. The forecaster said this in an interview with Lenta.ru. The temperature on December 7 will be above normal, Leus said. This will be facilitated by a Balkan cyclone from the southwest, he added. Sleet is expected in the metropolitan area. According to Leus's forecast, in Moscow a day can fall from 10 to 15 millimeters of precipitation, which is almost a quarter of the monthly norm. “There is a lot of precipitation. Perhaps we will get close to the record. We have a record amount

CSKA goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev spoke about the video where he performs a reggae song Russian CSKA goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev explained the appearance of the video he sings a reggae song in the guise of a rastaman. The post is available on Instagram. The 35-year-old goalkeeper revealed the story behind the video's creation. The song was performed on the set of a musical series by Russian musician Sergei Zhukov, known for his Hands Up! Group. According to Akinfeev, Zhukov persuaded him to take part in the filming of the series and perform the song. The first episode of the series “Evgenich” will be shown on the TV channel “Friday!” already on December 9. A video of the song performed by Akinfeev appeared online on November 24. “It is unclear whether there will be a goal,” the goalkeeper sang. The goalkeeper spent his entire professional career at CSKA Moscow. In October 2018,

ATOR: Sochi and Istanbul became the most budgetary travel destinations in December Sochi, Istanbul and Crimea became the most budgetary travel destinations for Russians for the New Year. This information appeared on the website of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR). Thus, tours to Sochi for ten nights with a flight from December 24 to 30, accommodation in a two-star hotel and breakfast-based meals can be bought for 34.3 thousand rubles for two travelers, in Istanbul – for 53.2 thousand, in Crimea – for 60.7 thousand. Armenia is named in fourth place in terms of accessibility – the cost of rest in the republic starts from 74 , 3 thousand rubles for two. The voucher includes flight, accommodation in a three-star hotel and meals based on breakfast. Egypt closes the top five – a New Year's tour for two vacationers in a five-star hotel with all-inclusive meals will