From the taxi to the presidency: the first women in men’s professions

From the taxi to the presidency: the first women in men’s professions March 28, 1912 born Soviet pilot Marina Raskova. Exactly 105 years ago in the family of an Opera singer and school teacher was born Marina Raskova, which became one of the first women to receive the title Hero of the Soviet Union. From an early age the girl had an aptitude for music, and many thought she would follow the example of his father and become a successful performer. However, closer Raskova was science, not art. Having been a chemistry major, she took a keen interest in aviation and by 1933, he decided to devote his life to this cause. In September 1938, Raskova together with Valentina Grizodubova and Polina Osipenko he flew nonstop from Moscow to the far East and installed so female aviation record flight range. Then the team went to the Komsomolsk-on-Amur, but because of

The scientists found the Sun signs planets

The scientists found the Sun signs planets MOSCOW, 28 Mar — RIA Novosti. American scientists have recorded on the Sun phenomenon, which is called waves of rossbi and are found only on Earth. Detailed results of the study describing the discovery was published in the journal Nature Astronomy. Waves of rossbi on Earth occur over the oceans in temperate latitudes of the atmosphere and greatly affect weather. A feature of these waves is that they create disturbances in the air envelope of our planet and the Sun are observed as changes of the magnetic field in temperate latitudes of the solar atmosphere, leading to fluctuations of space weather. This discovery has become possible with the help of three spacecraft — SDO (Solar Dynamics Observatory) and STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory) — which has allowed scientists to study a single star Solar system from the perspective of 360 degrees. Previously, such

Named the cheapest European city for a weekend trip

Named the cheapest European city for a weekend trip British company Post Office Travel Money chose among popular tourist cities Europe cheapest for weekend trips. The rankings examined the costs of accommodation for two nights, transportation between the airport and the city center, dinner for two and entrance tickets to the main attractions, reports The Daily Mail. First place went to Cyprus Paphos. City break there will cost a couple of travelers in €160. Second place went to Lithuanian Vilnius (€162), Latvian Riga (€173 in this city the cheapest in Europe accommodation — €62) and Warsaw Polish (€178). Also in the top ten Budapest (Hungary), Krakow (Poland), Lisbon (Portugal), Prague (Czech Republic), Athens (Greece) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain). Most expensive weekend trip in Europe will cost Stockholm (€528) and Reykjavik (€638).

Medvedev said what he did on March 26

Photo: RIA Novosti Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that he went skiing on Sunday, March 26. About this he wrote on his page on Instagram under the photo two weeks ago. On the question of the user under the name ispiridonoff: “hi! How was your day?”, the head of government said, “Well, ski, ride”, and at the end of the message put a smiley face with its tongue hanging out. Earlier the President of Russia Vladimir Putin said that Medvedev “not saved,” and he was sick with the flu, so didn’t come to the meeting with members of the Cabinet. Later, however, in response to congratulations on the recovery, Medvedev said that “he was sick”.

In the Federation Council proposed to deprive of liberty street racing for a period of up to five years

Photo: RIA Novosti The head of the Federation Council Committee on rules Vadim Tulpanov proposed to introduce criminal liability for street racing with a maximum term of imprisonment of up to five years. This is stated in the bill seanor, reports TASS. In particular, the document refers to the addition of article 213 of the Russian criminal code (“Hooliganism”) as a new offence – “driving”. This article prescribes punishment in the form of large fines, forced labor and imprisonment for up to five years. Tulips explains the need for stricter punishment of violators on the vehicle, “the emergence of a higher degree of danger to society and a threat to human life as a result of these acts.” As an example, the Senator leads the racers who “regularly racing in the streets”, the continuing “on the sidewalks and lawns”. However, he adds that often the racers spread record their races

The transport Ministry said development of transport infrastructure of the Arctic

Photo: © RIA Novosti. Alexander Liskin Ministarstvo of transport of the Russian Federation carries out extensive work on the development of transport infrastructure of the Arctic: the reconstruction of airports and highways, development of the Northern sea route and port infrastructure, is planned the construction of Railways and the creation of a single protected information and telecommunication system, said RIA Novosti in the Ministry of transport. On the eve of the International Arctic forum “the Arctic — territory of dialogue” which will be held on March 29-30, the Ministry of transport of the Russian Federation told RIA Novosti, the development of transport in the region and what projects will be implemented in the short term. “Development of the Arctic zone today is one of the key tasks of government, and largely it depended on the success of the modernization and development of transport system of the Arctic region”, — said

Mizulina urged not to withdraw children from a family due to poor living conditions

Mizulina urged not to withdraw children from a family due to poor living conditions Moscow. March 28. INTERFAX.RU — Senator Elena Mizulina urged to fight the growing trend of increasing the number of unreasonable seizures of children from families, including for lack of repair. According to her, the trend observed in the last 10 years, and in many cases it was possible to support the family, not the child away. “The number of unreasonable seizures is increasing, and ought to fall,” Mizulina said on Tuesday at a press conference in Moscow. The Senator gave an example of when the reason for withdrawal is that the family have not been doing home repairs. Well, I have no family money to repair! What you each have? I, for example, natalina Metalinsulator For its part, the head of the Association of parental committees and communities Olga Letkova said at a press conference that

Moscow has requested the UN security Council to secreting in Mosul

In connection with reports about the deaths of civilians in the bombardment of the Iraqi city of Mosul Moscow asked the UN Security Council special briefing. On Monday, March 27, said Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reports TASS. “I don’t think the security Council will be able with one voice to speak about what happened. Nevertheless, we ask questions, their calls will reveal”, — quotes Agency the words of the Minister. According to Lavrov, he is surprised that the bombing of Mosul continued for one hour. Iraqi media reported earlier that the March 17 bombing of Iraqi cities killed about 200 civilians. Presumably, the air strikes on the positions of militants of the international terrorist organization “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia) attacked the United States. The Pentagon began checking reports of civilian deaths. 25 Mar the Ministry said that at the request of the Iraqi authorities attacked the

The President of Iraq announced the suspension of operations in West Mosul

Fuad Masum Operation in Western Mosul has been suspended, to find it “more acceptable ways”. In an interview with the RIA Novosti news Agency said Iraqi President Fuad Masum. The head of state also noted that it is necessary to investigate the mistakes the US committed in the course of attacks in Iraq, including in Mosul. Masum added that the incident will not affect the interaction between Baghdad and Washington. “Relations between the two countries is strategic, and that they attacked this building, doesn’t mean they caused it for the purpose of aggression,” — said the Iraqi leader. Operation in the Western part of Mosul has been ongoing since February, with the participation of aviation of the international coalition led by the United States. However, due to the increased number of victims among the civilian population, the Iraqi security forces decided to suspend the offensive. It is reported that Iraqi

Recorded growth in the number hospitalized with influenza Russians

Over the past week, Russia increased the number of patients hospitalized with symptoms of influenza and SARS. On Tuesday, March 28, RIA Novosti said the head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova. “This week increased by 14 percent the number of hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of SARS and influenza. The previous week the proportion of influenza B was 75 percent, this week is already 86.5 percent,” — said Popov. According to her, the situation will remain tense at least two weeks. Despite the fact that in some regions, influenza activity is declining, the incidence remains elevated at the expense of children. The highest incidence rates are observed among school children in Kalmykia and Kemerovo region. According to Ministry of health, in 2017 in Russia were vaccinated against the flu more than 50 million people, or nearly 40 percent of the population. In this regard, the Ministry expects that severe complications and