Here is the output when putting the text at http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_russia53.html through Google Translate: The authorities decided to return the Russians hour of sleep, moving the clock back one hour. Positive decision the Government has taken, and soon in the form of a bill initiative will be introduced in the State Duma. This "News" said a senior source in the Kremlin and the White House. Decision is made. Until the end of the year Russia will move to a permanent winter, and there will be a transition year for the summer. This was officially announced within a week or two - the source in the government. The source said the "News" in the presidential administration, a long time in the government was working on the issues how will set points. Kremlin in the case did not interfere. It is a question of the government. Discussion relates to whether to return the old system, when the hands were transferred twice a year, or once translated into winter. Won, apparently, the latest version - the official said. The fact that the decision has been made, said in early February, and Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak. However, he did not say what the government issued a verdict. Dissatisfaction DST expressed not only by Russians. The head of the Coordination Commission of the International Olympic Committee, Jean-Claude Killy asked Kozak with a letter about the need to return the winter time for the Olympics in Sochi. At the request of the IOC, the majority of those who watch the Olympics - the inhabitants of Europe. Russia's transition to winter time will make viewing broadcasts from the Olympic Games is more convenient for them, the letter said Killy. Chairman of the Duma Committee on Health Sergei Kalashnikov also noted that the February 11 deadline for the Government's response to the MP on the transfer arrows in the winter. I believe the correct transition. This is what we asked for. But we fear that the officials transferred all members of the Federation, and then we will be in seven regions minus one hour from astronomical time - said Kalashnikov. Head of the committee said that currently 22 region live with the deviation from the astronomical time of two hours, 54 regions in an hour, and only seven of the Federation are on a par with him. Arrows must be converted into 76 regions, then we would get that only 22 of the region for one hour will depart from astronomical time - he said. Deputy chairman of the Duma Committee on Health Nikolai Gerasimenko ("United Russia") says that the return of winter time will be a useful step. Many now suffer, especially children and students, they have to get up at 5-6 am, sleepy to go to school - said the United Russia. -----Original Message----- From: tz-bounces@iana.org [mailto:tz-bounces@iana.org] On Behalf Of Alexander Krivenyshev Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2013 04:01 To: tz@iana.org Subject: Re: [tz] Russia plans to switch back to the correct link is http://www.worldtimezone.com/dst_news/dst_news_russia53.html (in russian)