The most anticipated events of 2013

What awaits us in 2013?This question is equally often heard by astrologers, political observers, and expert economists. The Russian news agency Novosti has compiled its forecast for the Russians for the coming year. The most expected events of 2013 is the result of the work of RIA Novosti analysts who analyzed important economic and political trends, forthcoming socio-cultural, scientific and sports events.

Of the several dozen events marked by experts, we selected our own Top-10, which we offer to your attention today.

10. Test competitions on the eve of the Olympic Games-2014.

Newly constructed sports complexes and Olympic arenas of Sochi are preparing to host a number of competitions of the highest level in ski, toboggan and speed skating, biathlon, curling and hockey. In addition, Olympic tracks and facilities will be open to athletes from all over the world within the framework of international training weeks.

9. Drawing a map of the human brain.

Within the framework of the Human Connectome Project, scientists plan to investigate the connections between brain neurons of 1200 people. All individual differences in neural connections will be recorded to determine how they affect the behavior and thinking activity of a person.

8. Anniversary tour of Cirque du Soleil.

The legendary circus marks the fifth anniversary of its appearance in Russia. To this event, three colorful shows of an unprecedented scale are timed: the dance performance of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, the lyrical production of Alegria and the Big Tent is a visiting card of the circus.

7. Toughening sanctions for illegal migrants.

For illegal migration in 2013 it is planned to toughen both criminal and administrative responsibility. The maximum term of imprisonment will be 7 years. Legislators plan to prohibit the entry of migrants who have outstanding convictions for crimes on Russian territory. Those who are "tired" of us longer than the deadline will be banned from entering the Russian Federation for 3 years.

6. The year of Chinese tourism in Russia.

What kind of events will be held in order to attract Russian tourists to China while is not known for certain. Rosturizm plans to organize a press tour for hundreds of journalists from Russia, an auto rally, internships in China for Russian students and university teachers.

5. New immunotherapy against cancer.

Bi-specific antibodies BiTE is a new generation of molecules designed to deliver harmful toxins, chemical preparations and radioactive isotopes to tumor cells. If the tests scheduled for 2013 are successful, then cancer therapy will have far fewer side effects with increased efficiency.

4. The year of environmental protection.

During the year, Russians will be taught to sort waste and complain about pollution of nature in Rosprirodnadzor, where a direct telephone line will be opened. At the end of the year, an all-Russian congress of ecologists is planned.

3. The introduction of the luxury tax.

It is planned that as early as 2013, an additional financial burden will fall on property owners worth more than 30 million rubles, as well as vehicles worth more than 3 million.

2. Appointment of the new head of the Central Bank.

In 2013, the contract ends with the current head of the Central Bank Sergei Ignatiev. The State Duma has to choose a new helmsman for the country's main bank. Among the most likely candidates are First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Alexei Ulyukayev, former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin and VTB Chairman Andrei Kostin.

1. Connection to the ISS of the laboratory module "Nauka".

The most expected event of 2013. The multifunctional module has been designed since 1995.On board the "Science" will place three tons of scientific equipment and equip places for three astronauts. Now, on the site planned for the new module, the "Pirs" compartment is docked to the ISS, which will be flooded.