Photo: RIA Novosti The second reading of the bill on the renovation of housing in Moscow postponed until July 5 the decision adopted by the Council of the Duma, reports “RIA Novosti” with reference to the first Vice-speaker of the state Duma Ivan Melnikov. “The Duma Council adopted a decision on the bill on the renovation of the housing stock in Moscow, June 20 parliamentary hearings will be held… Second reading scheduled for July 5,” — said Melnikov. Earlier, the Duma management on public relations and interaction with mass media reported that deputies of the state Duma supported the proposal of the head of the lower house of Parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin about the postponement of the second reading on the bill at the beginning of July. Offer Volodina is also supported by the co-author of the bill Mikhail Degtyarev Deputy Chairman of the state Duma Pyotr Tolstoy.
Day: May 17, 2017
Mary Baronova fined for the action “Open Russia” “Tired”
Photo: youtube.com Head of the Moscow branch of the “Open Russia” Maria Baronova is fined on 20 thousand rubles for the organization of the protest action “Tired” on April 29. Baronova was fined by the court under article 20.2 of the administrative code, punishes the violation by the organizer of the public event procedure for its implementation. She told our newspaper, the court’s decision will be appealed in a higher court. According to Baronova, at the court session was procedural violations: in particular, they discussed the video, which the court refused to look. However, she also expressed surprise, why was detained April 29, at the time of the action, if it was recorded some violations. “Success never in Russia will not be at the appeal, said Baronova, adding that they are ready to reach the ECHR. — If you do not appeal, it means you agree. I don’t agree with
Klishas: ban the St. George’s ribbon, in Ukraine is a triumph of obscurantism
The Chairman of Committee of Federation Council on constitutional legislation and state construction Andrey Klishas © Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS MOSCOW, may 17. /TASS/. Introduction by the Ukrainian authorities to ban the use of the symbol of Victory – St. George ribbon is a blasphemy, a triumph of obscurantism and speaks about the value crisis of the state. This opinion was expressed to journalists by the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on constitutional legislation and state construction Andrey Klishas. According to him, the decision before the decision of the Verkhovna Rada to ban the use of the ribbons, along with other introduced restrictive measures will not lead to anything else as to the escalation of the social crisis. “Ban St. George ribbon, the cultivation of Russophobia, the denial of their own history – a pure triumph of obscurantism” – quoted Klishas his press service.
Ushakov: Russia and the United States continues to rely on Putin’s meeting with trump on the G20
The Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov © Mikhail Metzel/TASS SOCHI, may 17. /TASS/. You can count on the fact that Putin and trump will meet in Hamburg, but the final agreement has not been reached. The journalists said the Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.
Brazilian low-cost airline was allowed to use a selfie instead of a passport
Brazilian low-cost airline was allowed to use a selfie instead of a passport Brazilian low cost carrier Gol has allowed its customers to use a selfie for your passport to check in for a flight. The airline has created a special application for Selfie Gol Check-In. As reported by IDGNOW, the service will be available to passengers in June. It is assumed that the facial recognition technology will allow passengers to save time, abandoning the procedure of entering the passport data. It is noted that the service will work on domestic and international flights. Gol previously allowed to check in for the flight via private messages on Twitter. In addition, passengers can go through this procedure via the airline’s website, as well as with applications for computers, phones and tablets. Since August, the Russians will be able to use electronic boarding a plane without any limitations. Speech, in particular, cancellation
Painting by Kazimir Malevich sold in new York for $21.2 million
Painting by Kazimir Malevich sold in new York for $21.2 million NEW YORK, may 17. /Offset. TASS Natalia Slavina/. The painting of Kazimir Malevich “Suprematist composition with a strip projection” became the most expensive lot in the Sotheby’s auction in new York on Tuesday. About TASS reported in the auction house. Picture of 1915 was sold for $21.2 million in estimated value from $12 million to $18 million. #AuctionUpdate: Setting the gold standard: Malevich”s Suprematist Composition from 1915 was sought by 4 bidders, soaring to $21.2 m pic.twitter.com/F93Kmxl8BG — Sotheby’s (@Sothebys) on 17 may 2017. “Suprematist composition with a strip projection” Other significant lots — a bronze sculpture of French and German artist max Ernst, which sold for $16 million, which was a record of sales of the sculptural works of one of the most prominent representatives of surrealism. The “battle” for this lot was from among ten potential buyers.
Died in Moscow cosmonaut Viktor Gorbatko
Died in Moscow cosmonaut Viktor Gorbatko According to the source, the last time the astronaut felt bad and was in hospital. Mandryka. MOSCOW, may 17. /TASS/. Pilot-cosmonaut of the USSR, twice Hero of the Soviet Union Viktor Gorbatko died Wednesday in Moscow on 83-m to year of life, reported TASS a source in the space industry. “Gorbatko died today at 4 in the morning. The last time he felt bad and the last two weeks was in the hospital Mandryka, where he died today in intensive care,” — said the Agency interlocutor. According to him, the time and place of the funeral are not yet known. Viktor Gorbatko was born on 3 Dec 1934. In 1960, he entered the first squad of cosmonauts. On account Gorbatko three space flights in 1969, 1977 and 1980. In addition, in 1970 he became one of the participants of the first ever chess match
The President of Venezuela for the seventh time extended the state of emergency in the economy
The President of Venezuela for the seventh time extended the state of emergency in the economy MEXICO city, may 17 — RIA Novosti. The Venezuelan government has again extended the state of emergency in the country’s economy for another 60 days since may 13, according to a published in the Gaceta Oficial publication of the text of the decree of the President Nicolas Maduro. This is the seventh extension of the emergency in the economy, introduced in January 2016. This is the seventh extension of the emergency in the economy, introduced in January 2016. This tool allows the President to take the necessary measures to ensure the rights of the people and the internal order in Venezuela. The document also suggests the possibility of limiting constitutional guarantees of citizens in case of need. State of emergency in the economy extended on the background of going from the beginning of April
White house: trump didn’t ask Komi to terminate the investigation against Flynn
White house: trump didn’t ask Komi to terminate the investigation against Flynn James Komi, according to the New York Times, claims that the head of state offered him to “dismiss” the investigation of the former assistant to the President for homeland security. WASHINGTON, may 17 — RIA Novosti, Alexei Bogdanovsky. The New York Times spoke on Tuesday with the statement that the US President Donald trump asked the ex-FBI Director James Comey to stop the investigation against the former assistant to the President for national security Michael Flynn, the White house denies it. According to the newspaper, Komi Republic argues that the meeting in February, trump offered him to “dismiss” the case Flynn. Although the President has repeatedly expressed his opinion that General Flynn is a decent man who served our country and defended her President, however, never asked Mr. Komi or anyone else to stop any investigation, including investigations
The Secretary General of the OAS accused Venezuelan security forces of crimes against humanity
The Secretary General of the OAS accused Venezuelan security forces of crimes against humanity According to Luis Almagro, the national Bolivarian guard and its leader Benavides Torres “directly responsible for the repression which led to killings, imprisonment and torture.” WASHINGTON, may 17. /TASS/. The armed forces of Venezuela and the national guard are responsible for violence against anti-government demonstrations in the country. This is stated in the statement of the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Almagro on the situation in the Bolivarian Republic. “The national Bolivarian guard and its leader, major-General Benavides Torres directly responsible for the repression which led to killings, imprisonment and torture, the statement reads. — The Minister of internal Affairs Vladimir Reverol and major-General Benavides Torres headed by the two organizations authorized to use force in Venezuela. In this sense they are both responsible for every act of aggression, every shot and