VTSIOM: Russians reacted calmly to new sanctions from the United States Moreover, 20% of study participants talking about the need to take certain measures to cancel the entered Washington restrictions. MOSCOW, August 4. /TASS/. Posts about new American sanctions against Russia, most Russians perceived quite calmly, but the attitude toward the United States deteriorated. This is evidenced by the results of a survey of the all-Russia centre of studying of public opinion (VTSIOM) published on Friday on the website of the organization. “About a new round of anti-Russian sanctions initiated by the U.S. Congress, heard 68% of Russians, however, detailed information own only 16%. Certain fears in connection with their possible negative influence on our country experiencing 28% of respondents (among those who are familiar with information — 39%), the positive expectations expressed by 9%, nearly half (48%) do not expect any changes”, — stated in the materials of the
Day: August 4, 2017
The Russian scouts showed the best result in the shooting competition at the Army games
The contest “masters of reconnaissance” in the framework of the army-2017 in Novosibirsk © Sergey Bobylev/TASS NOVOSIBIRSK, August 4. /TASS/. The Russian team showed the best result on the first day of shooting competition at the contest “masters of reconnaissance,” which is held in Novosibirsk within the international Army games. This was reported TASS the press service of the defense Ministry. “Today began a shooting competition, the implementation of individual firings. The first was Russia, the second place is Kazakhstan, followed by Belarus and Zimbabwe”, – said the Agency interlocutor. He noted that the competition will continue tomorrow, when will team China, Uzbekistan and Armenia.
The main naval parade in Russia will become an annual event
© Peter Kovalev/TASS MOSCOW, August 4. /TASS/. The main naval parade of Russia, timed to the Navy Day will be held in the country annually. On Friday on a conference call said the head of the defense Ministry army General Sergei Shoigu. “In the future, the parade will be held annually in celebration of the Day of Navy fleet”, – he said.
Shoigu: the skill level of players Army games significantly increased
© Sergey Bobylev/press service of the Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation/TASS MOSCOW, August 4. /TASS/. Training and skill level of participants of the international Army games – 2017 improved significantly compared to last year. On Friday on a conference call said the head of the Russian defense Ministry army General Sergei Shoigu. “Preliminary results show that the level of professional skills of the participants increased significantly compared to previous Games,” he said.
The state Department responded to Medvedev’s Facebook post
Dmitry Medvedev The state Department believes that Russia and the United States must be able to work together in areas of common interest. This was stated by the head of the press service of the Department of state Heather Nauert at a briefing for journalists. A transcript of the event posted on the website of the American foreign Ministry. Nauert asked to comment on the post of Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev in Facebook: he said that the signing by the President of the United States of a new sanctions act that affect Moscow, means the end of hope for improving bilateral relations. As an example of successful Russian-American cooperation head of the press service of the state Department led current in the South-West of Syria truce. “Of course, our relations are at a low level, but we need to find areas for cooperation”, — said Nauert. According to
French prosecutors suspected Sarkozy of taking bribes from Qatar
Nicolas Sarkozy French prosecutors suspect former President Nicolas Sarkozy of accepting bribes from the Qatari authorities for assistance in the promotion of the application of the Emirate on the world championship on football. About this newspaper The Daily Telegraph, citing its own sources. In particular, the guards check the version of that part of the illegal remuneration former French leader received in the transaction for the sale of shares of the football club PSG Qatari Fund. The right to host the world Cup in 2022 Qatar won in 2010. This decision caused much controversy about how it is appropriate to play in such a hot climate, as well as suspicion of corruption. France was one of the countries most actively supporting the application of Doha. According to former UEFA President Michel Platini, a great role was played by Sarkozy, at the time led the country. In 2013, Platini told about
Died Robert hardy, who played Minister of magic in the movies about Harry Potter
Died Robert hardy, who played Minister of magic in the movies about Harry Potter LONDON, August 3. /TASS/. British actor Robert hardy, known for his roles as Minister of magic Cornelius Fudge in four films about Harry Potter, died on 92-m to year of life. This was announced on Thursday, television channel Sky News, citing a statement from the family of the deceased. “With great sadness, the family of Chevalier of the Order of the British Empire Robert hardy was informed today about his death”, — stated in the message. Native hardy called his life is Grand, Recalling the outstanding theatrical, television and film acting career that lasted more than 70 years. R. I. P to a brilliant actor and a terrible minister for magic #RobertHardy pic.twitter.com/rfgweU2h3P — Aaron Unitt (@AaronUnitt) 3 Aug 2017 During the download an error has occurred. Hardy was born in 1925 in the English resort
Scientists have discovered how the first viewing of porn affects men’s behavior
Scientists have discovered how the first viewing of porn affects men’s behavior MOSCOW, Aug 3 — RIA Novosti. Psychologists from the USA found that viewing pornography at an early age makes a man likely to dominate over women and get acquainted with her at a later age turns them into playboys and “cauldrons”. About the results of their observations they reported in the next meeting of the American psychological Association in Washington. “We wanted to examine how the age at which men first view pornography and what they saw affects their tendency to two behavioral stereotypes — the desire to be dissolute playboy or authoritarian “macho”. As it turned out, the earlier a boy starts to watch porn, the more often he gets macho and Vice versa — late watching porn often makes him a playboy,” says Alissa, Bachmann (Alyssa Bischmann) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (USA). In recent years
The world has already spent renewable resources 2017
The world has already spent renewable resources 2017 Monitoring of the environment. According to the international research organization “global footprint network”, the date August 2 the world economy has fully used the entire contingent reserve of renewable natural resources that the planet can recover for the year. Now the population of the Earth need 1.7 planets to meet the demand of food and other biological resources. Date of such symbolic “overshoot day” every year, shifting from the early 1970s years: in 2015 it had on August 13, 2016-8 Aug. Researchers indicate that the cause of overshoot — too rapid and wasteful consumption of natural resources. According to the Food and agriculture organization of the United Nations, 31% of food is thrown out in the world. It also reduces the ability of ecosystems to restoration against the backdrop of increasing population, growth of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Half of the