The forgotten capital of Genghis Khan. Travel to ancient Karakorum The ancient capital of Mongolia important for Russia. Here for 7 thousand miles went by labels Russian princes, including Alexander Nevsky. In the XIII century from Karakorum controlled territory from the Pacific ocean to the Baltic. What is the city now? Somehow, in the vastness of Eastern Siberia, the popular legend that Russia is the legal successor of the huge Empire of Genghis Khan. Local storytellers in the Altai and the Baikal talk about this hints, in passing, after glorifying the great victories of the Mongols in different parts of the vast steppes. The same stories, like quotes from Lev Gumilev, we heard Mongolia during the TRANS-Asian expedition under the auspices of the Russian geographical society in the Gobi desert, the homeland of Genghis Khan. The city of Karakorum is the key to this legend. It was founded in 1220
Day: November 27, 2016
Sony has refused to stop flying over Crimea because of the Ukrainian firings
Sony has refused to stop flying over Crimea because of the Ukrainian firings To close the sky over the Crimea for flight due to Ukraine’s intention to conduct a missile firing in early December, not planned. About it the adviser to the head of the Federal air transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) Sergey Izvolsky has told on Friday, November 25, TASS reported. “The issue of the closure of airspace over Crimea had not even occurred, the flights are operated in a regular mode”, — he said. See alsoRussia announced about the plans of Kiev to conduct a missile firing in the Crimea Izvolsky also noted that “the unauthorized acts of Ukraine related to the territory over the Black sea”. In his opinion, decisions about firing, “will undoubtedly be canceled.” Informed Izvolsky said that Russia may ban airlines to carry out flights over the Peninsula if Kiev does not give up its plans.
Alexander Dzasokhov: Fidel Castro spoke on behalf of mankind
© ITAR-TASS/Archive VLADIKAVKAZ, November 26. /TASS/. Interest in the personality of the past life of Fidel Castro will increase and everyone who was personally acquainted with this legendary man, to share his memories, a Russian politician, former President of North Ossetia-Alania Alexander Dzasokhov. Who led during the Soviet era, the Committee of solidarity of Asian and African Dzasokhov in 1963, he came to Cuba as the head of the delegation of the 300 young professionals to assist the Cuban government.
The media learned about the recognition of Clinton’s defeat after the call, Obama
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton The Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton conceded defeat in the elections of the head of state at the request of the incumbent President Barack Obama. On Saturday, November 26, writes the Hill, referring to materials prepared for publication a book about the presidential election of 2016 in the United States. The authors — a leading reporter in the White house Amy Parns and Jonathan Allen — argue that this information they have confirmed three people familiar with the source. According to them, the night after the election, Obama called Clinton and said: “You have to admit defeat.” The conversation took place when the former Secretary of state together with his family and closest supporters watched the results of the counting of votes in the key States of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Former Secretary of state told Trump that he recognizes his defeat in the election early
The energy Ministry called the condition for Russia’s accession to transaction of OPEC for oil
The head of the Ministry of energy of Russia Alexander Novak announced Russia’s agreement to join the agreement to stabilize the market, but provided that OPEC countries reach consensus within the organization. “We agree with the position that OPEC should reach consensus within your organization before an agreement will be able to join the countries outside of OPEC”, — quotes RIA Novosti Minister. Novak also stressed that Moscow “retains positive mood” about the agreement and continues to participate in consultations with partners. Earlier, Bloomberg reported that talks about OPEC limiting oil production from countries outside the cartel was disrupted. According to the Agency it happened because of the reluctance of Saudi Arabia to participate in the dialogue. Photo: Nikolay Gyngazov / Globallookpress
Russian sailors rescued by Ukrainian ship will give rescuers Greek
Russian sailors rescued by Ukrainian ship will give rescuers Greek The injured scourge of the Ukrainian fishing vessel “097” towed by the Russian ship “Vice-Admiral Kulakov” at the anchorage near the island of Gavdos (Greece). Soon it will be transferred to the Greek rescue services. This is with reference to the Russian defense Ministry on Friday, November 25, RIA Novosti reported. See alsoZakharov commented on the rescue of the Russian ship of the Ukrainian vessel According to authorities, the crew members are in satisfactory condition, in the way they were rendered the necessary help, including medical. The Ministry of defense clarifies that the delivery of “097” to the area warship overcame more than 140 nautical miles. Large anti-submarine ship of the Northern fleet “Vice-Admiral Kulakov” of the Russian squadron in the Mediterranean, has assisted the Ukrainian fishing vessel “097” who sent a distress signal. The trawler has lost a course
Died film Director Mikhail yuzovsky
Died film Director Mikhail yuzovsky The Creator of the film-tale “There, on unknown paths…” died in Moscow on 77 th year of life. On 77-m to year of life has become our friend and fellow member of the Union of cinematographers of Russia, Director feature film, the honored worker of arts of Russia Mikhail I. Hughes. Our condolences to the family and friends of Kadets.The website of the Union of cinematographers of Russia Farewell to the Director will be held on November 26 at 11:45 at the mortuary mortuary of the First city clinical hospital, added the Union of cinematographers of Russia. Hughes was born in Moscow on 5 may 1940. In 1968 he graduated from the directing Department of VGIK. In 1975-1990 years and produced more than 30 stories for the children’s newsreel “jumble”. Hughes — Director of the film-fairy tales “the Mystery of the iron door”, “There, on
Navalny received from the Ministry of justice of the Russian Federation 3.4 million rubles as compensation in the “case of Kirovec”
Navalny received from the Ministry of justice of the Russian Federation 3.4 million rubles as compensation in the “case of Kirovec” Moscow. 25 Nov. INTERFAX.RU Alexey Navalny said that the justice Ministry had paid him compensation for legal costs in the case of “Kirovles” in accordance with the decision of the European court of human rights. According to a copy of the payment order, published by the opposition, the justice Ministry paid him 3 million 419 thousand, as the purpose of payment indicates “Payment without % for the judgment of the European court of human rights in the case 46632/13”. On the eve of Navalny’s lawyer Vadim Kobzev told Interfax that Lenin court of Kirov appointed the consideration of the criminal case against Navalny and Pyotr Ofitserov, accused “in the case of Kirovec”, on 5 December. He said that the court has not set a date for a preliminary hearing
Experts of the defense Ministry handed the Syrian side of the evidence of the use of chemical weapons by militants
© Valery sharifulin/TASS MOSCOW, November 26. /TASS/. Experts of the defense Ministry handed over to representatives of the national authority Syria on the implementation of the Convention OPCW Colonel Ramez Hiraku and scientific expert Ahmed Dahiru material and documentary evidence of the use of chemical weapons by militants near a Syrian village Marret-Umm-Haouch. This was announced by the defense Ministry.
Putin for the second time in two days discussed Syria with Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin The President of Russia Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. On Saturday, November 26, the press service of the Kremlin, reports RIA Novosti. “Today had a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan during which the two leaders continued exchanging opinions on the situation in Syria,” the statement reads. The evaluation of the press service of the Kremlin, the exchange of views was held in a constructive way, said TASS. Previous conversation of the heads of state took place on 25 November at the initiative of the Turkish side. Putin and Erdogan discussed, in particular, trade and economic cooperation and the situation in Syria. They agreed to continue to coordinate efforts in the fight against international terrorism. Putin also thanked President of Turkey’s condolences in connection with death