April 25, 2017 – Page 8 – Russian Reality

Matvienko criticized the Roskomnadzor

April 25, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko at the meeting of the Presidium of legislators in St. Petersburg said that Roskomnadzor works inactive, and proposed to assess the work of the Supervisory authority. It is reported by RIA Novosti. “You are the Executive authority who is responsible for it. You are responsible for this area and you have to act vigorously, using all the possibilities. Where is your activity?” – said the speaker. She suggested that Roscomnadzor likely engaged in non-priority issues and directions. Matviyenko said that watching the lack of initiative and interest from the authorities especially on key issues. “Maybe we should evaluate the work of the Federal Agency… the President gives the orders, the state Duma, the Federation Council, and that you do not understand what you need to the result, not the process?” – added the speaker. Matvienko said that at the

The opposition has applied to hold a rally on Bolotnaya square

April 25, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The opposition has filed an application to the Metropolitan mayor for the March and rally on Bolotnaya square in Moscow on 6 may. On Monday, April 24, Interfax said one of the organizers Alexander Ryklin. Organizers plan to walk from the October square to Bolotnaya square. The estimated number of participants — 10 thousand people. Among the event applicants Lev Ponomarev, Gennady Gudkov, Leonid Gozman, Alexander Ryklin and others. 6 may 2012 on Bolotnaya square in Moscow rally “March of millions”. Agreed with the authorities of the March and the rally turned into clashes with police, which had detained about 400 people, many of them were prosecuted. After that, the opposition was annually applied for holding the rally on the anniversary of the rally on Bolotnaya square, but the authorities denied approval.

Kadyrov reported on the meeting of the mufti of Chechnya with President of Syria

April 25, 2017 RR Politics

Kadyrov reported on the meeting of the mufti of Chechnya with President of Syria Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held a meeting with mufti of Chechnya Salah Haji Nagievym in Damascus. The head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov said on his official page in Instagram. The mufti of Chechnya arrived in Syria at the invitation of the Minister of religious Affairs of Syria, the Muhammad al Abdelsattar said. According to Kadyrov, the President of Syria thanked the Regional public Fund named after Hero of Russia Akhmat-Hajji Kadyrov “for their help and support in difficult times for the people of Syria.” Publication from Ramzan Kadyrov (@kadyrov_95) APR 24 2017 at 6:51 am PDT In addition, Bashar al-Assad “stressed the importance of humanitarian assistance and the decision on the construction of shelters for orphans in Aleppo and Damascus”, and also expressed appreciation for the investment Fund restoration of historic mosque in Aleppo,

Media: North Korea had launched the largest artillery exercises near the port of Wonsan

April 25, 2017 RR Politics

Media: North Korea had launched the largest artillery exercises near the port of Wonsan TOKYO, April 25 — RIA Novosti, Xenia Naka. The DPRK had launched the largest artillery exercises near the port of Wonsan, reported Yonhap news Agency citing government sources. According to the Agency, thus, the DPRK celebrated the 85th anniversary of the founding of the army. Presumably, the exercise was attended by the country’s leader Kim Jong-UN. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula has increased expectations that in honor of the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Korean people’s army, which is celebrated on Tuesday, North Korea may conduct a sixth nuclear test or to celebrate this day next rocket launches. In early April, North Korea conducted a launch of a ballistic missile, which is reacted in the USA, having declared that are ready to use all means to influence Pyongyang. Then in the area of the

In the Turkish kindergarten staged a coup attempt

April 25, 2017 RR World

The students of one of the Turkish kindergartens set the scene, which depicted the failed attempt of a coup. It is reported by CNN Türk. — CNN Türk (@cnnturk) 24 April 2017, 02:45 Children with toy guns in the hands of the recited poems, performed a military band. One of the pupils of kindergarten depicted as a Martyr killed in the fighting with the rebels. His “lifeless body” according to tradition, was covered with the national flag. On 15 July last year in Turkey was an attempt of a coup, which killed more than 230 people. Even more than 2.1 thousand were injured. After the suppression of the coup, the country began mass purges in government, public administration, courts, education, the army and the security services. Was closed more than 130 media, over 81 thousand people were suspended from work or dismissed. 32 thousands of defendants in the case about

The mayor voted for Le Pen city preparing to resign

April 25, 2017 RR World

Marine Le Pen The mayor of the small town of Anzin in Northern France, preparing to resign after the presidential elections the majority of residents voted for the candidate from the party “national front” marine Le Pen. It is reported by the newspaper L’avenir de l’artois. “This is a disaster. Maybe I will retire because I don’t want to devote his life to fools”, — said the socialist, Daniel Delome. 38 percent of inhabitants of: voted for far-right politician, socialist Jean-Luc Mélenchon took second place and was 19.25 percent of the vote. The first round of presidential elections in France took place on 23 April. In the second round, in addition to Le Pen, an independent centrist Emmanuel macron. He is considered the favourite in the race to become the host of the Elysee Palace.

Putin found a place for fishing

April 25, 2017 RR Russia

Vladimir Putin during a fishing trip in the Krasnoyarsk region, 2013 Russian President Vladimir Putin asked about the status of the Volga river near the Caspian sea. It is reported by RIA Novosti. At the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Russian geographical society one of the speakers spoke about the state of lake Baikal and Volga. “In the Volga Delta cleaner?” — said the head of state. After a positive response he noted that while there “fishing we shall go.” In July 2013, Putin successfully fishing on lake Tokpak-Khol in Tuva. Spinning he caught a pike weighing more than 20 kilograms that has bewitched the Internet users. One, reinforcing his point of view photos with its catch suggested that the weight of the presidential fish was manifestly excessive. Others decided that a pike planted on the hook by divers. “Even the huntsman, who was with Putin, said

Putin compared his work with the struggle of angels and sea devils

April 25, 2017 RR Russia

Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin joked about the similarities of the struggle of the marine angels and devils with their work. About it reports “Interfax” on Monday, April 24. The head of state was interested in the confrontation of two shellfish in the course of the presentation of the project “Exploring the Arctic waters of Russia”, which took place at the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Russian geographical society. The video was captured as a clam monkfish eats another mollus — monkfish. “What I do. Will have to get acquainted with your results. We have all the time to see that no one ate. To look around,” he said. He noted that it is useful to observe what is happening in nature. Earlier Monday it was reported that Putin during the meeting of the Board of Trustees asked the state of the Volga river near the

Mode “black sky” was introduced in Krasnoyarsk

April 25, 2017 RR Russia

Forecasters introduced in Krasnoyarsk mode “black sky”. On Tuesday, April 25, RIA Novosti reported. It will operate until at least the evening of 26 April. “From 19 hours to 24 April 2017 to 19 hours 26 April 2017 on the territory of Krasnoyarsk are expected meteorological conditions unfavorable for the dispersion of contaminants in ambient air. NMU declared the first degree of danger” — said in the Central Siberian Department for Hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring. According to the Agency, since the beginning of the year in the city mode of “black sky” was mounted a few times. For example, in February, he lasted 12 days, a few days in March and for 2016 — about 1.5 months in total. Then the regional authorities have promised to strengthen control over the emissions during adverse weather conditions (NMU).

Two teenagers in the Irkutsk region died once on a moped by a train

April 25, 2017 RR Events

Two teenagers in the Irkutsk region died once on a moped by a train IRKUTSK, 25 APR — RIA Novosti. Two teenagers in the Irkutsk region fell under a freight train, riding on a moped, according to the press-service East-the Siberian railway (VSZHD). “On April 24, 20.22, Moscow time, on an adjustable pedestrian crossing phase VSZHD Malta — Usole when properly operating light alarm two teenagers on a moped collided with a passing freight train and was killed,” — said the press-service VSZHD. According to preliminary data, the driver of the train noticed later stopped on the train tracks bike. Sharp braking has not helped to avoid the collision. Law enforcement agencies and experts VSZHD understand the incident.