August 24, 2017 – Page 6 – Russian Reality

“Army-2017” signed by 23 state and three agreements worth more than 170 billion rubles

August 24, 2017 RR Army

© Marina Lystseva/TASS KUBINKA /Moscow region/, August 24. /TASS/. “Army-2017” on 23 of the contract signed three agreements with 17 companies, totaling more than 170 billion rubles, said Deputy defense Minister Yuri Borisov. “Today, signed by 23 of the state contract and three additional agreements with 17 enterprises of the military-industrial complex worth more than 170 billion rubles,” – he said. International military-technical forum “Army-2017” takes place in the Park “Patriot” from 22 to 27 August.

The Ministry of defence of Russia first bought BMPT “Terminator”

August 24, 2017 RR Army

Combat vehicle tank support “Terminator 3” during the dynamic display at the forum “Army-2017” © Anton novoderezhkin/TASS KUBINKA /Moscow region/, August 24. /TASS/. The defense Ministry and Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) has signed on “Army-2017” contracts for the supply of new tanks T-90M and support vehicles, “Terminator”, as well as contracts for the overhaul of tanks T-72B, T-80BV and T-90. About it the correspondent of TASS from the event.

The Ministry of defense and KBM signed an agreement for the supply of two brigade sets of “Iskander-M”

August 24, 2017 RR Army

Missile complex “Iskander-M” © Marina Lystseva/TASS KUBINKA /Moscow region/, August 24. /TASS/. The defence Ministry and engineering Design Bureau (KBM) signed an additional agreement for the supply of two brigade sets of rocket complex “Iskander-M”. About it the correspondent of TASS from the event.

Zakharov commented on the US decision to limit the granting of visas to Russians

August 24, 2017 RR Politics

The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova © Vyacheslav Prokofyev/TASS MOSCOW, August 24. /TASS/. Russia with bewilderment and regret considering the US decision to limit the issuance of visas. This was stated on Thursday by the official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.

The Russian foreign Ministry advised the US not to violate Afghan sovereignty

August 24, 2017 RR World

Moscow hopes that the extension of the powers of the us armed forces in Afghanistan will not violate the country’s sovereignty. As reported on Thursday, August 24, TASS, said the official representative of the foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. According to the diplomat, Moscow regrets that the new US strategy was no place for the mention of the dangers posed by “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia). The foreign Ministry was also surprised by the accusations of supporting Taliban. “Perplexity is the statement of the head of the US state Department during a briefing on 22 August to explain the new American strategy for Afghanistan, — said Zakharov. In particular, he accused Russia of alleged weapons supplies to the Taliban”. “Such statements do not contribute to the effective interaction of our countries on Afghanistan. Once again declare that we do not provide any support to the Taliban movement”, — said

Patrushev arrived in Bishkek to conduct Russian-Kyrgyz consultation

August 24, 2017 RR Politics

Photo: RIA Novosti The Secretary of the Russian security Council Nikolai Patrushev, arrived in Bishkek to conduct Russian-Kyrgyz consultations, the press service of the RA security Council. “It is planned to discuss issues of interagency cooperation in the security sphere within the framework of the Declaration on the strengthening of the Alliance and strategic partnership between the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as Plan cooperation between the staffs of the security Councils of Russia and Kyrgyzstan” , — stated in the message.

The USA brought the Russians to the list of sanctions on the DPRK

August 24, 2017 RR Politics

The United States expanded sanctions list on North Korea. It included four citizens of Russia. It is reported by RIA Novosti. Under the restrictive measures of the Department of the U.S. Treasury Department’s foreign assets control (OFAC) fell Ruben Kirakosyan associated with companies Gefest-M, and the Korea Tangun trading corporation, Irina Hues associated with Velmur management PTE LTD, Andrew Serbin and Michael Peklin. In addition, the sanctions were approved against was in Moscow, the company “Gefest-M”. The list includes five companies from China, two from Namibia and two from Singapore. According to authorities, the persons and companies involved in the development of the DPRK’s nuclear programme. In June 2017 under the sanctions on North Korea fell Russian Igor Michurin, the CEO of the company Ardis-bearings, and three legal entities — “Independent petroleum company”, “NNK Primornefteprodukt” and Ardis-bearings (LLC “Ardis-Bearing”). The US has repeatedly stated about the intention of a preemptive

60 million people are in danger of mass poisoning with arsenic

August 24, 2017 RR Uncategorized

60 million people are in danger of mass poisoning with arsenic In groundwater of Pakistan found high levels of arsenic. This is stated in a study published in the journal Science Advances. Scientists have examined about 1,200 water samples taken from different parts of the country, and made a map that shows the concentration of arsenic in the groundwater of Pakistan. According to the data obtained, the content of toxic element in water exceeds the permissible levels of safety. Arsenic gets into groundwater when leached from rocks. According to who, about 150 million people worldwide drink water from arsenic contaminated sources. Prolonged exposure to the poison in the body can lead to a number of chronic diseases, including skin diseases, lung cancer and bladder, and cardiovascular disease. Allowable concentration of arsenic in drinking water is 10 micrograms per liter. In the groundwater of Pakistan, his average content of 50 micrograms

The President of France for three months spent on the makeover of 26 thousand euros

August 24, 2017 RR Uncategorized

The President of France for three months spent on the makeover of 26 thousand euros The President of France Emmanuel macron during the three months I spent 26 thousand euros for the services of a makeup artist. Writes about this edition of Closer, citing data from the magazine Le Point. “It looks like Emmanuel macron is very attached to her makeup artist. The President wished that she was at the Elysee Palace”, — stated in the publication. The article also stated that to look attractive under all circumstances is important, but expensive, and the cost of Macron show this. Reporters found two accounts which indicate the expenditure head of the Republic of 10 thousand euros and 16 thousand. Indicates that the artist name is Natasha, she worked with Him during the election campaign. Portrait officiel. pic.twitter.com/fAhSZJvPa5 — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 29, 2017 During the download an error has occurred.

Hire Tutors for children, one third of families in Russia: poll

August 24, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Hire Tutors for children, one third of families in Russia: poll In Russia the services of Tutors are 27% of families where there are children of school age. Parents of primary school children are hiring private Tutors less frequently than the parents of the senior classes. These are the findings of a survey conducted by the research centre recruitment Agency Superjob.ru. Thus, among parents hire Tutors to 16% for students of 5-6 grades — 22%, for pupils of 7-9 grades — 28%, for high school students — 43%. For younger students often invite Tutors in English language (68%), mathematics (25%) and Russian (19%). The same directions the priority of the parents of students in grades 5-6, and interest in English maximum (78%). For pupils of 7-9 grades in the first place is mathematics: it is called 35%, separately algebra — 18% geometry — 11%. English is in second place (52%),