Merkel met with the Russian Diaspora in Germany ahead of elections

Photo: EPA German Chancellor Angela Merkel met in Berlin on Wednesday a meeting with representatives of the 2.5-million-strong Russian Diaspora in Germany. This was reported on the official Internet page of the head of government of Germany. “In the afternoon, Federal Chancellor has taken in the building of the Federal Chancellery representatives of the Russian Germans. The conversation touched on topical issues of the present time”, – said in a statement. The new format of the dialogue Earlier official representative of the Cabinet of Germany Steffen Seibert, addressing the meeting of Merkel with the Russian Germans, said that “at the level of the Chancellor, such meetings in previous years were not carried out”. He recalled that in decades to Germany from countries of the former USSR arrived approximately 2.4 million people. “This is a significant group within the population of Germany. You need to talk to them about what they

“No, the adequacy does not need”

Anton Belyakov Photo: Maxim Blinov / RIA Novosti In the state Duma the bill expanding the right of Russians to self-defence. The author of the initiative, the Federation Council member Anton Belyakov offers to punish the citizens for causing harm to the health of the hackers who illegally broke into their home. The same principle “My house — my fortress” is available in the United States and several other countries, and the Senator is convinced that this practice should be extended in Russia. This will allow law-abiding citizens not to fear of criminal prosecution, even if they have to kill the intruder. “Ribbon.ru” interviewed Belyakov about whether or not to allow the Russians to protect themselves and their property at any price and what will come of this. “Ribbon.ru”: at what point, according to your suggestions, citizens can what is called “shoot to kill”? Belyakov: I believe that any such

The state Duma will invite the head of the FSB to discuss the US intervention in the Affairs of the Russian Federation

The head of the FSB Alexander Bortnikov © Alexei Nikolsky/press service of the Russian President/TASS MOSCOW, may 19. /TASS/. The state Duma will invite the head of the FSB Alexander Bortnikov to discuss the issue of U.S. interference in the Affairs of the Russian Federation, including the activities of Russian media. This was stated by the speaker Vyacheslav Volodin. “Dear colleagues, if you don’t mind, we will send the invitation to the FSB Director to speak in the Duma, will hold closed hearings on the issue,” – said the speaker. “It would be possible to do it in June or July, will be prepared”, – he said. The head of the Committee on information policy Leonid Levin told MPs on the results of auditing of the Russian editions of the radio “Voice of America” and “Radio Liberty”, as well as their potential impact on elections in Russia. During the discussion,

Gref: school education in Russia remained at the level of the XIX century

Gref: school education in Russia remained at the level of the XIX century Russian schools remained at the level of the XIX century in the approaches to learning of children. About this in his speech at the seminar for principals of the Moscow region said the head of Sberbank German Gref. “The problem of our schools, my understanding is that it has remained a school of the XIX century. Modern school begat Wilhelm von Humboldt in humiliated of Germany conquered by Napoleon. The country needed to give birth to soldiers. Humboldt brilliant for its time gave the idea of universal education and the creation of youth such an army of students,” — said Gref. The head of Sberbank noted that the basis of learning remained the same, and it is “a huge problem”. “Great Minister of education of Japan at that time, in 1850, honestly wrote that the current system

Half of Russians a few years was not in the Museum, the survey showed

Half of Russians a few years was not in the Museum, the survey showed MOSCOW, may 19 — RIA Novosti. About half of Russians (52%) a few years did not go to museums, the survey showed the all-Russia centre of studying of public opinion (VTSIOM). A tenth of respondents (11%) have never been in museums, 10% went to shows in the past 2-3 months. While 16% of Russians were last in the Museum for one or two years ago. The absolute most visited museums of Russians (85%) said that they would like more frequent visits to exhibitions and similar events. The opposite opinion is shared by 14% of respondents, while 1% could not answer the question of sociologists. Almost two thirds of Russians (64%) heard about the international campaign “Night of museums”, which will be held from 20 to 21 may. For the first time, plan to participate 13% of

Ministry of defence has shown a panoramic video of the rehearsal of the Victory parade in Moscow

Ministry of defence has shown a panoramic video of the rehearsal of the Victory parade in Moscow The Ministry of defence has published a video of a rehearsal of the Victory parade in the format of “360 degrees”. The video was posted on the official website of the Department. As explained in the defense Ministry, the video was shot with the BTR-82 and Mi-28N “Night hunter” on 7 may. While viewing the video the user can control the camera. This gives you the opportunity to watch any of the parties. “Unlike traditional video recording where the ambient is presented in accordance with the Director’s script, when viewing records using this technology, the viewer himself “transferred” to the point you’re shooting and chooses where to “drop Vzglyad independently”, — said the Agency. They added that “special effect” is achieved when viewing video with glasses or helmet VR (virtual reality). In the

The participation of Putin in the presidential elections of 2018 are waiting 80% of Russians

The participation of Putin in the presidential elections of 2018 are waiting 80% of Russians If he doesn’t nominate a candidate, 46% of the population will be dissatisfied. Moscow. May 19. INTERFAX.RU — the Majority of Russians (80%) expect that the current Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in the presidential elections in 2018, according to Fund “Public opinion”. One in ten (9%) thinks it will not happen. Undecided 12% of respondents, may 13-14, conducted among 1,500 respondents in 104 settlements of the 53 subjects of the Russian Federation. If Putin said that he would not run for President in 2018, the majority of Russians would take it negatively (46%) or no particular emotion (35%). Positively this decision would be 14% of respondents. According to sociologists, the share of Russians who believe that Putin is coping with presidential duties better than during the first two terms of tenure (42% vs.

In Germany the simplified rules of deportation of migrants

The German Parliament adopted amendments to the legislation simplifying the rules of deportation of migrants. About this reports Deutsche Welle. Under the new rules, an applicant who was refused asylum in Germany can be deported even if the authorities of the country of origin has not provided documents proving the identity of the migrant. In addition, law enforcement agencies of Germany had the opportunity to detain refugees that may pose a threat to national security, for a period of 10 days. Earlier in the proceedings was given only four days. Supervisors also received the right to collect data from electronic devices of refugees, whose identity has not been identified at entry in Germany. Lawmakers also decided to limit the freedom of movement for migrants who reported incorrect data: during the pendency of their petition for asylum they have no right to leave the accommodation centres. Human rights activists have already

Foreign Ministry reacted to the impact of the US coalition for Pro-government forces in Syria

Gennady Gatilov The Ministry of foreign Affairs of Russia has declared the inadmissibility of the impact of the US-led coalition Pro-government forces in Syria. On Friday, may 19, said Deputy foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov, reports “Interfax”. According to him, such actions are a violation of state sovereignty and are unable to contribute to political settlement of the situation in the country. “Such actions perpetrated against the Syrian armed forces, it is not an operation against ISIL or “Dzhabhat EN-Nusra”, it is well understood that the struggle against terrorism is not terminated, operations against terrorist groups will continue, but what was done yesterday, this is completely different: it was an operation against the Armed forces of Syria,” he said. According to the monitoring centre, The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, cited by Al-Jazeera, as a result of strike killed eight soldiers accompanying the convoy. It is known that they were not