May 31, 2017 – Page 12 – Russian Reality

The United States successfully tested a system to intercept Intercontinental missiles

May 31, 2017 RR World

The United States conducted a successful test of a missile defense system in the Pacific ocean. As stated by NBC News, the Director of the missile defense Agency, U.S. Vice Admiral Jim Fife, a test to intercept an Intercontinental missile is an important milestone, demonstrating the reliability in the reflection of a real threat. During the test, the interceptor missile, launched from an underground mine on U.S. air force base Vandenberg in California, successfully hit the target, launched from the Kwajalein Atoll (Marshall Islands) at about 7500 miles. It is noted that the exercise was conducted in response to the next launch in the DPRK of a ballistic missile. Approval of the channel, the interceptor missile of this type is the last line of defense against ballistic missiles. Other elements of the integrated system are patriot missiles and high-altitude THAAD system. 29 may, North Korea fired another missile, allegedly of

The Ministry of economic development predicted the lack of growth of pensions until 2035

May 31, 2017 RR World

The Ministry of economic development has developed a macroeconomic forecast until 2035, according to which the income of Russians will return to pre-crisis level only in 2022, and retirement will not be back by 2035. On Tuesday, wrote the newspaper “Vedomosti” with reference to the document. The publication notes that in the target version of the macro forecast-2035, by which Russia’s economic growth should increase to rates above the world average, the Agency provides virtually zero real growth of pensions. It is assumed that to go the pace will be possible through increased productivity and employment of citizens, including by raising the retirement age to 65 years for men and 63 years for women. However, as writes the edition, from the implementation of the plan to increase the pace of economic growth, the income of each fifth of Russians will be reduced. It is expected that in 20 years the

The ECHR ordered Russia to pay 38 thousand euros for election violations-2011

May 31, 2017 RR Russia

The European court of human rights (ECHR) upheld complaints of rights violations during the state Duma elections in December 2011. According to its decision, Russia is obliged to pay the plaintiffs 38 thousand euros. The complaint was filed by 11 persons, the ECtHR found that the violation had occurred in respect of nine of them. Compensation for 7.5 thousand euros based on the four plaintiffs, two of their representatives in total should be paid on 8 thousand euros (as compensation for legal costs). In addition, if this amount will be taxed in Russia, the tax also must be paid by the government. The lawsuits were filed by several residents of St. Petersburg, including members of the party “Fair Russia” and volunteer observers. The applicants spoke about the violation of article 3 of Protocol No. 1 (“the Right to free elections”) and article 13 (“Right to an effective remedy”) the European

Pushkov denied the version about the Ukrainian roots of Anna Yaroslavna

May 31, 2017 RR Russia

Anna Yaroslavneftorgsintez: Poroshenko, Putin attributed the attempted “kidnapping” of Anna Yaroslavna Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov said that Kiev does not make sense to insist on Ukrainian origin Anna, the youngest daughter of the ancient Russian Prince Yaroslav the Wise. This view was expressed in his Twitter on Tuesday, may 30. According to Pushkov, in the period in Ukraine did not exist as a state. — Alexei Pushkov (@Alexey_Pushkov) 30 may 2017, 08:28 Earlier on Tuesday the Deputy head of the presidential administration of Ukraine Dmytro shymkiv in your Facebook criticized Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who during his working visit to Paris, referred to the Russian roots of Anna Yaroslavna. “Anna of Kiev, Queen of France, from Kiev, not from Moscow,” wrote shymkiv. As evidence he posted the image of Yaroslav the Wise in the form of a Trident. May 29 at Versailles during the meeting with the President of France

Kadyrov suggested that the Macron to personally assess the situation of gays in Chechnya

May 31, 2017 RR Russia

Ramzan Kadyrov The head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov suggested that the French President Emmanuel macron to visit the Republic to witness to the falsity of the information about the violation of gay rights. It placed the corresponding post on my channel Telegram on Tuesday, may 30. “The President of France Makron, taking [German Chancellor Angela] Merkel, in search of truth may visit the Chechen Republic. Doors are open!” — Kadyrov wrote. He expressed the opinion that the French leader adheres to double standards, first accusing the Russian media of defamation, and then appealing to common data. The head of Chechnya was considered the best answer to the statements of European leaders “and all their sympathizers” an excerpt from the monologue of Alexander Chatsky, the hero of a Comedy of Alexander Griboyedov’s “Woe from wit”: “Ah! France! There is a world better than the edge!We decided to two princesses, sisters repeatingA

AP: trump calls on world leaders to call him on his mobile phone

May 31, 2017 RR Politics

AP: trump calls on world leaders to call him on his mobile phone WASHINGTON, may 31 — RIA Novosti. The President of the United States Donald trump gives his mobile number to world leaders and urged them to call him directly, writes the associated Press. The Agency notes that this “unusual invitation violates diplomatic Protocol and raises concerns about the safety and privacy of the communications of the commander of the United States.” “Trump has urged the leaders of Canada and Mexico to contact him by mobile phone” — are the words of current and former American officials. According to them, only the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau took advantage of this offer. According to French officials, trump also exchanged phone numbers with the President of France Emmanuel Macron.

Putin gave the Versailles Museum “Book of angels”

May 31, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron visited the exhibition “Peter the Great. The king of France. 1717” in the Grand Trianon Palace in Versailles. On Monday, may 29, reports “Interfax”. “I thank the organizers and sponsors of the exhibition, confirming the historical, cultural and business ties between France and Russia. Connection looking to the future,” Putin wrote in the guest book after the tour. At the end of the visit, the Russian President gave the Museum a copy of “Book of angels” — Reims gospel. “This gospel on which the oath many French kings, When Peter I came to France, he was given the book, he opened it and began to read aloud. Because he knew the old Slavic and even served in the Church. Here we made a copy for the President and another copy we will leave here at Versailles,” —

Two-thirds of Russians began to save on products

May 31, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Two-thirds of Russians began to save on products In 2016, 67 percent of Russians began to save on products. Such data follow from the poll. About 27 percent of respondents have cut spending “significantly”. More often than the average for the sample save retired — 34% residents of large cities — also 34 percent. Thus, according to the poll, 88 percent of respondents do not agree to reduce the quality in order to establish lower prices. About 55 percent of respondents do not consider government restrictions on the value of the products of the first necessity for effective tools and in favor of other support measures. In February, the company “Intel” said that a quarter of Russians save money on the purchase of sausages, cheese, fish and seafood. While real spending Russians in February 2017 fell to a five-year low, estimated by experts of holding “ROMIR”. According to the research

Scientists have learned why bulldogs and pugs flat muzzle

May 31, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Scientists have learned why bulldogs and pugs flat muzzle Scientists have found the exact mutation of DNA has resulted in dogs with brachycephalic preplanetary short noses — pugs, bulldogs and others. These features appeared due to selection, but still it was not known what genetic characteristics these dogs. The study was published in the journal Current Biology. Publication of Pug Agamemnon (@pugamemnon) 2017 May 2 at 4:52 PDT Pug The researchers analyzed DNA samples taken from 374 domestic dogs of different breeds. 3D images of the skulls of dogs, obtained by a computer tomography, allowed us to make accurate measurements. Publication of Doug The Pug (@itsdougthepug) May 28 2017 at 4:47 PDT Pug Comparing the measurement results with the obtained genetic information, the researchers determined which DNA variants are associated with features of the shape of the skull. It turned out, one of the options violated the SMOC2 gene activity

Octopus-the giant escaped from the aquarium in Vladivostok

May 31, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Octopus-the giant escaped from the aquarium in Vladivostok The giant Pacific octopus has become the reason of state of emergency in the Primorsky Oceanarium in Vladivostok. Marine animal escaped. Large octopus caught divers of the aquarium just three days ago near the island of Russian in the Pacific ocean and was placed in a separate aquarium so that the animal has adapted to the new conditions. The octopus was curious: we investigated his home, and when the staff of the aquarium was distracted, broke down fixing the mesh and got out of the tank. Zoologists known feature of the octopus to fit through any gap due to the absence of the skeleton. Fortunately, the fugitive quickly discovered on the floor of an adjacent room. Because octopuses can live outside the water without oxygen for a little less than a day, the animal was not injured and was returned to the