February 17, 2017 – Page 8

Yekaterinburg authorities refused to agree a rally in memory of Nemtsov

February 17, 2017 RR Russia

The Department of public safety of Sverdlovsk region refused to negotiate a rally in memory of slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov reported in a Facebook group “Ekaterinburg — for freedom.” “The reason someone filed at this time and place the notice before us. In response, we propose to postpone the meeting of memory and people’s memorial Nemtsov to the area of Defense,” — noted in the post. To move the event outside of the centre, the organizers refused. They decided to hold a meeting without sound equipment and to lay flowers at the originally intended place. The rally was scheduled to be held on February 27 at the Labor square in the city centre. There the activists were going to organize a people’s memorial, where anyone could bring flowers. February 16, the Moscow mayor’s office agreed to hold a March in memory of Boris Nemtsov. One of the organizers Michael

Protection Navalny appealed the verdict in the case of “Kirovles”

February 17, 2017 RR Events

Protection Navalny appealed the verdict in the case of “Kirovles” KIROV, 17 Feb. /TASS/. Protection Alexei Navalny appealed the verdict of the Leninsky court of Kirov on which he was convicted of embezzling the funds of the company “Kirovles” and sentenced to 5 years probation. TASS said the lawyer Olga Mikhailova. The complaint challenged the legality of the court decision and requested the cancellation of the sentence and the acquittal of the convicts. Assessment of these arguments will give the appellate court of the Kirov regional court. The second defendant is the former head of the “Vyatka forest company” Peter Ofitserov got 4 years in prison conditionally. Probation for persons convicted was 1.5 years, they were also fined 500 thousand rubles each. Bulk after the meeting, said he would appeal the verdict and its consequences, deprives it of the possibility of participation in presidential elections of the Russian Federation, in

The defense Ministry plans to hold a gathering for members of the state Duma in the spring

February 17, 2017 RR Army

© Anton novoderezhkin/TASS MOSCOW, February 17. /TASS/. The Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation plans to hold military training for the deputies of the state Duma this spring. This was in the lower house, said Deputy defense Minister Nikolai Pankov. “We carry out regular fees. We plan to pursue charges and the current composition of the state Duma. We will do this in the spring. Specific dates will be coordinated with you,” said Pankov, answering the question of Deputy from LDPR Dmitry Saveliev about will there be military training for deputies and staff of the lower house of Parliament.

Crimean “Atlant”: the unique Russian “aircraft carrier killer”

February 17, 2017 RR Army

© Vadim Savitsky/Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP One of the warring ships of the Russian naval fleet guards missile cruiser “Moscow” (project 1164 Atlant) may be sent on repairs and upgrades in 2018. It is planned that the works will be carried out at the plant “Star” (part of JSC “United shipbuilding Corporation”) in Severodvinsk. I wrote about this, some media with reference to its sources in the industry. It was reported that the contract for the modernization of the ship expect to agree before the end of 2017. Recently, the plant completed the repairs of the other cruisers of this project, “Marshal Ustinov”. At the end of 2016, the ship left the waters of the enterprise and headed for Severomorsk — the main base of the Northern fleet. As reported TASS a source in the Russian Navy, it is possible that at the time of a possible

The father of the 24 foster children demanded an apology from Vladimir Soloviev

February 17, 2017 RR Uncategorized

The father of the 24 foster children demanded an apology from Vladimir Soloviev A resident of the village Ilkovo Tverskoy district, the father of the 24 foster children Edward Kosikowski waiting for an apology from TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov, the correspondent of “Kommersant”. He is Chairman of the Tver regional public organization “Union of foster families”. “I have 28 children. Part has grown,” added Mr. Kosikowski. President of the Russian Union of foster parents, adopters, guardians and Trustees Natalia Gorodiskaâ also noted that after the story of the seizure of ten children from a family of Del in Zelenograd on foster families poured negative. “Foster families are accused of greed, greed on the children. Hospitals looking for bruises, asking where is big money,” she said, adding, “began a witch hunt”.

Scientists have confirmed the danger of the game to players

February 17, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Scientists have confirmed the danger of the game to players Scientists from University College London and Cardiff University have found that heading in soccer may cause dementia. The article was published in the journal Acta neuropathologica is. Approximately 15-20 percent of professional boxers develop so-called encephalopathy of boxers — chronic traumatic encephalopathy (organic brain damage). It is caused by frequent minor traumatic brain injury and is manifested by dementia and movement disorders. At risk are also professional players, often playing with his head. In 2015, the family of English footballer Jeff Asla (Jeff Astle) opened a Fund in support of studies of the Association between traumatic encephalopathy and football. Jeff Astle in action for West Bromwich Albion#WBAFC #WestBrom #Baggies pic.twitter.com/xo3nBc309z — Football Memories (@footballmemorys), 20 January 2017 Jeff ASL died in 2002 at the age of 59 years of traumatic encephalopathy. There are many reports of the development of dementia

Gandalf made a tour to New Zealand

February 17, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Gandalf made a tour to New Zealand Amateur photographer Akil Suas (Akhil Suhas) undertook a six-month journey through New Zealand. He came up with an unusual idea for shooting beautiful landscapes, so a trip he took on the costume of Gandalf, the wizard from Tolkien’s novel “the Lord of the rings”. The traveler asked passers-by to try on a costume of a magician and photographed them on the beautiful places. Images Suas published in his instagram under the tag #GandalftheGuide. The inspiration for the new project was thought about New Zealand, what comes to mind when you talk about this country? 1) landscape and 2) “the Lord of the rings”. I enlisted the help of Gandalf and went. In an interview with Mashable Akil Suas said that a total of overcame a 15 thousand kilometers. Now he calls the decision to go to New Zealand one of the best in

The European Parliament voted for the creation of a common European army

February 17, 2017 RR Politics

The European Parliament voted for the creation of a common European army Also adopted a resolution on strengthening the centralization of the EU. Moscow. 17 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — the European Parliament supported the resolution on strengthening the centralization of the European Union, the creation of the post of Minister of Finance of the EU and a common European army, reports the BBC. For the document, proposed by the ex Prime Minister of Belgium and responsible for the negotiations on Brexit guy Verhofstadt, voted 283 MEP with 269 votes against and 83 abstentions. The approval of the European Parliament can mean the beginning of a fundamental reform of the EU Treaty. “In fact Verhofstadt proposes a restriction or even total elimination of the rights of the member countries of the European Union to abandon the implementation of collective decisions”, — stated in the message. Vice-President of the Commission Frans Timmermans said

Donald trump has promised to issue a new immigration Ordinance next week

February 17, 2017 RR Politics

Donald trump has promised to issue a new immigration Ordinance next week The US President Donald trump said that next week will sign a new migration decree, according to Reuters. 14фотографий14фотографий14фотографий According to the American leader, the document will be modified so as to meet the criticisms of the court, which suspended the action of the first migration of the decree. However, he did not explain what specific changes it intends to make to the document. The administration of the President, in turn, sent to the court the documents showing the desire of the White house to “take a pause” in the proceedings for the restoration of the immigration decree, reports the AP. “Thus, the President will pave the way for opportunities to defend the country, instead of trying to resolve litigation that has the potential to take a lot of time”, — quotes Agency the extract from the directed

Trump said that false news prevented the achievement of agreements with Russia

February 17, 2017 RR Politics

Trump said that false news prevented the achievement of agreements with Russia The head of the American administration, said that he “does nothing” for Moscow, however, reiterated that “to get along with Russia would be wonderful.” “Fake news is very difficult to conclude agreements with Russia”, — he said at a press conference in the White house. The head of the American administration have repeated the assertion that “to get along with Russia would be wonderful.” His former opponent in the presidential race Democrat Hillary Clinton he blamed the fact that she started a “reset” of relations with Russia. The very same “reset” trump called “stupid plastic” button. While trump said that he “does not do anything for Russia.” Trump is in conflict with the media since the days of the presidential campaign. While on Thursday at a press conference, he noted that “good journalists are some of the most