Exhibition kicks off to commemorate 100th anniversary of Russia's Civil Aviation Day

STORY: Exhibition kicks off to commemorate 100th anniversary of Russia's Civil Aviation Day DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport 2. various of the launching ceremony of the exhibition and exhibits STORYLINE: An exhibition was launched at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport on Thursday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of civil aviation in Russia. The exhibition, which showcases the history of Russian aviation, will be open to visitors for 12 months, until February 2024. More than 180 exhibits, including aircraft parts, pilot suits, technical models, and multimedia biographies of aviation heroes, represent all stages of the development of Russian aviation. On Feb. 9, 1923, the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) adopted a resolution of the Council of Labor and Defense "on the assignment of technical supervision of air lines to the main directorate of the air fleet and on

Hebrew Book Week back in full force after sidelined for two years

STORY: Hebrew Book Week back in full force after sidelined for two years DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair STORYLINE: The Hebrew Book Week has finally returned in full force since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event took place from June 15 to 25 in Jerusalem, presenting a large number of books from Jewish-themed and children's books to biographies and novels. National Hebrew Book Week takes place every year in June, with large outdoor book fairs, special Book Week sales at bookstores all around the country, and a variety of accompanying events such as music, performances, children's events, workshops, and storytelling. The annual event was founded with the goal of encouraging people of all ages to read in Hebrew. The event draws many children and their families to the fair, with many of the stands consisting of children's books. The National Library of Israel reports that some 7,350 books were publis