Machete-wielding gang raids Rolex store in London (VIDEO)

Machete-wielding robbers have stolen luxury watches during a raid on a Rolex store in London’s Knightsbridge, the police have said

Mauritius welcomes its first Russian Orthodox church (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Mauritius welcomes its first Russian Orthodox church, consecrated on Epiphany Eve with local officials and parishioners attending

Iranian freighter in distress in Caspian Sea, all those on board rescued

As a result of timely measures, all 14 people who were on the ship were rescued

FACTBOX: Cities awarded Russia’s New Year’s capital title

Ryazan has taken on the title of the New Year’s capital for the second time during the project’s existence

Death toll climbs following New Year’s blast at Swiss ski resort

Dozens were killed in an explosion at the ski resort of Crans-Montana in Switzerland

Every third Russian decorates their New Year’s tree with Soviet toys

Experts also found that 75% of respondents confirmed that their families still preserve tree decorations from previous generations