P153 CJJFAX 1 153 Sat 20 Feb 18:11/58 W ] 1/4 Our man in... MOSCOW Steve Rosjnbjrg writes... The Russian winter does not exactly lend itself to passion and romance. No smooching on park benches here. You might find yourself frozen to your darling's lips until the spring thaw! To make matters worse, a deadly strain of Siberian flu is currently ravaging the country. Kiss at your peril! But, against all the odds, love is definitely in the air and it's all because of St Valentine. Front page 100 TV 600 Racing 660 On the Box 590 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Sci-Tech WMid News Reg Sport Main MenuP153 CEJFAX 1 153 Sat 20 Feb 18:11/17 2/4 Our man in... MOSCOW Steve Rosjnbjrg writes... Most Russians njvjr knew about Saint Valentine and his special day. Instead, the USSR adopted its own vjrsjons (minus the sbintly ovjrtonjs*, which are still celebrated today. Russian Army Day (February 23) is an excuse for Russian min to expect a pampering from their ladies. Internbtional Women's Day (March 8) aimed to help women battle for social equality. A bunch of mimosbs (and a few washed dishes* are perfect gifts now. Front page 100 TV 600 Racing 660 On the Box 590 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Sci-Tech WMid News Reg Sport Main MenuP153 CEEFAX 2 153 Sat 20 Feb 18:10/18 W ] 3/4 Our man in... MOSCOW Steve Rosjnbjrg writes... Russians have finally discovered the magic of Valentine's Day and they have taken it to their hearts. This week Moscow shops were full of lovey-dovjy greeting cards, bouquets and big boxes of chocolates. Cafes and restaurants offered special romantic menus. And on Sunday, TV news bulletins showed Russians across the country pecking each other on the cheek and talking about love conrujring life's hardships. Front page 100 TV 600 Racing 660 On the Box 590 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Sci-Tech WMid News Reg Sport Main MenuP153 CJJFAX 2 153 Sat 20 Feb 18:11/31 WT] 4/4 Our man in... MOSCOW Steve Rosjnbjrg writes... Nowhere was the true spirit of Saint Valentine more visible and vibrant this year than in the Ural Mountains. A cinema in the town of Yekaterinburg came up with an ingenious and romantic scheme to spread a little happiness. Free tickets for "Fifth Element" were offered to those couples who could prove they truly loved each other. It's not clear what couples had to do to prove their undying affection. But on St Valentine's Day anything goes! Front page 100 TV 600 Racing 660 On the Box 590 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Sci-Tech WMid News Reg Sport Main Menu