The Russian Information Agency Novosti begins Hotline coverage for Sunnday, March 21, 2004.
MOSCOW
* Novy Arbat, one of Moscow's tourist attractions and central streets, will see the traditional parade dedicated to the national Irish holiday, St. Patrick's Day. Irish Ambassador to Russia Justin Harman and his colleagues from other countries are expected to attend the parade.
* The Moscow International Music House will host a press conference on the opening of the 3rd international Gypsy art festival.
BEIJING
* Speaker of the Ukrainian Supreme Rada Vladimir Litvin will start his official visit to China (March 21-25).
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