April 13, 2017 – Page 9 – Russian Reality

The ECHR has awarded three million euros to the relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack in Beslan

April 13, 2017 RR Russia

The European court of human rights (ECHR) ordered Russia to pay nearly three million euros to the relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack in Beslan. This was reported on the website of the court. “The court ruled that Russia must pay the applicants a total of 2,995 million euros as compensation for moral damage, as well as 88 thousand Euro to the representatives of the plaintiffs as compensation for litigation costs”, — stated in the message of the court. It is noted that in case there were more than 400 applicants. The plaintiffs claimed that the state did not conduct a proper investigation of the events, and that many aspects of the planning and management of the negotiations with the terrorists, and rescue operations had disadvantages. In July 2015, the ECHR found violations of the right to life and to an effective remedy at the suit of the

Businessman Mikhail Fridman filed a lawsuit against the newspaper “Vedomosti” because of an article about “Russian mafia”

April 13, 2017 RR Events

Businessman Mikhail Fridman filed a lawsuit against the newspaper “Vedomosti” because of an article about “Russian mafia” Businessman Mikhail Fridman filed a lawsuit against the newspaper “Vedomosti” in connection with the publication of an article about “Russian mafia”. This was reported Agency city news “Moscow” a press-the Secretary of the Ostankino court Cristina Batyrova. “The petition stated that the newspaper “Vedomosti” on 27 February 2017 published an article entitled “How the Spanish project of Mikhail Fridman was involved in the case about “Russian mafia” with the subtitle “the call from Spain. Russian investors are now difficult to do business in Europe: corporate conflict structures Michael Friedman with Spanish businessman turned into a case about “Russian mafia”. A similar article was also published on the website of the newspaper”, — said K. Batyrov. She said that the plaintiff asks to recognize the published information not corresponding to reality and discrediting the

The former head of the Mari El Republic was detained on suspicion in receiving a bribe

April 13, 2017 RR Events

The former head of the Mari El Republic was detained on suspicion in receiving a bribe The investigation is conducting searches in the Moscow apartment of the daughter of Leonid Markelov in the house of his wife. MOSCOW, April 13. /TASS/. Russia’s investigative Committee have detained the former head of Mari El Leonid Markelov, a suspect in the case of receiving a bribe. About this TASS said the lawyer of another defendant in the case — businessman Nikolai Kivalina — Igor Trunov. Markelov is charged with attempting to obtain a bribe in the amount of 250 million rubles.Igor Troubadour Nicholas Kivalina According to the lawyer, the criminal case about attempt at bribery was initiated SK the Russian Federation on April 12. Markelov is charged with attempted bribery, the two other defendants in the case — businessman Nicholas Kivalina and head of the local TV channel “Region 12” Maria Kozhevnikov —

Usmanov has filed a lawsuit against Navalny

April 13, 2017 RR Events

Usmanov has filed a lawsuit against Navalny MOSCOW, 13 APR — RIA Novosti. ISK billionaire Alisher Usmanov to Alexei Navalny and his Fund of struggle against corruption entered the Lublin court of Moscow. On the court’s website States that the statement is already registered. Date of first meeting is not yet known. About Usmanov plans to sue Navalny became known yesterday. According to the businessman, the opposition “has crossed the red line”, accusing him of corruption relations with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, the shadow schemes of profit and “robbery” of their own officers, allegedly working for pennies. The FCO said in response that “be happy” to meet with the lawyers of billionaire in court. Interviewed by RIA Novosti lawyers had previously agreed that Usmanov is likely to be able to prove his innocence in the process. They noted that, according to published media reports, there is nothing illegal in the

Rain and 11 degrees Celsius expected in Moscow region

April 13, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Rain and 11 degrees Celsius expected in Moscow region Upcoming night will be cloudy and rainy, the thermometer in Moscow will show 4-6 degrees above zero. MOSCOW, April 13. /TASS/. Forecasters of Roshydromet forecast on Thursday in the Moscow region rain and gusty winds. “It will be cloudy, will rain. The air temperature in Moscow will be 7-9 degrees, on area will be from 6 to 11 degrees Celsius. Wind South quarters of 5-10 m/s, sometimes gusts of up to 12-17 m/s.”, — said the representative of the weather service. Moscow, 13 appelerons for 14 days+6°partly cloudy2°C Night clearForecast for 14 days Upcoming night — cloudy and rainy. In the capital, the thermometer will show 4-6 degrees above zero, in Moscow suburbs — from 2 to 7 degrees Celsius. Wind West quarter of 5-10 m/s, sometimes gusts of up to 12-17 m/s. Friday afternoon will be cloudy with clearings, light

The delegation of St. Andrew Foundation headed for the Holy fire in Jerusalem

April 13, 2017 RR Uncategorized

The delegation of St. Andrew Foundation headed for the Holy fire in Jerusalem In Moscow, the flame will arrive on the evening of 15 April. MOSCOW, April 13. /TASS/. A particle of the Holy fire from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for the Easter Liturgy in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in 15-th time will bring Fond Andreya Pervozvannogo (FAP). The delegation, headed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of FAP Vladimir Yakunin, after a moleben at the airport “Vnukovo” has departed to Israel, the correspondent of TASS. The Holy fire descends at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem the day before Orthodox Easter, which this year begins April 16. Every year at the Holy sepulcher ignite the lamp with oil and 33 candles, symbolizing the years of the earthly life of Jesus Christ. On the eve of the temple and extinguish all the candles

Trump is thinking about military action against Syria

April 13, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The United States could launch a military operation in Syria. Similar measures are under consideration by President Donald trump. About it reports CNN with reference to the source. The interlocutor of TV channel has noted that at present no final decision, however, the President of the United States is discussing a possible military operation with the Minister of defence James Mattis. 5 APR trump said that the chemical attack in Idlib changed his view on the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The US President noted that the incident could not be ignored by the civilized world. Trump also said that the tragedy was made possible because of the “weakness and indecision of Barack Obama.” On April 4 the town of Khan Shaykhun in Idlib was subjected to chemical attack. The incident resulted in killing 58 people, including 11 children. The American authorities announced that they would

Putin criticized NATO for its lack of real transformation

April 13, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti Despite sounding statements, the real NATO’s transformation does not occur, the Alliance continues to live in the paradigm of the bloc confrontation, remains very ideological, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. “NATO was created during the cold war and the confrontation between the two blocks. Now the situation is different. There is no separation on ideological grounds between the States and in Europe including. But these birthmarks of the cold war, they are in NATO is very noticeable. This organization continues to live within the paradigm of the bloc confrontation. Indeed, it is very ideological, despite various statements that it should be transformed into modern terms. We’ve heard a lot of such statements, but still the real transformation we do not see”, — Putin said in an interview with TV company “Mir”. According to him, unlike the Alliance, the CSTO was created in new conditions, for the relief

Putin said that the level of confidence in the United States at the trump degraded

April 13, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The level of trust with Washington, with Donald trump at the working level, especially with the military, has not improved, but rather degraded, said Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “We can say that the level of trust at the working level, especially at the military level, it has not improved, but rather degraded,” said Putin in interview to TV channel “Mir”, answering the question have even worse relations when trump than the previous President.

Tillerson said that Assad’s departure must pass organized

April 13, 2017 RR Politics

Tillerson said that Assad’s departure must pass organized MOSCOW, 12 APR — RIA Novosti. U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson believes that the departure of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from his post must pass in an orderly manner. “We really talked about the future role of Assad, be it political participation or non-participation in the political process. Our position is that the Assad regime comes to an end, they may blame themselves, their behavior, and a war that continues for several years,” said Tillerson at a press conference after talks with Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. “Our position is: Russia is the closest ally and could help Assad to understand this reality. We believe that it is very important that Assad’s departure must occur structural, organized manner that all communities were represented at the negotiating table,” said us Secretary of state. Earlier, the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov