Latest da Vinci painting auctioned for $ 100 million The last painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which was in private ownership, was put up for auction with an initial value of $ 100 million. It is reported by Time. The oil painting was presumably created in the XVI century. It is a portrait of Christ called “the Savior of the world” (Salvator Mundi). In 2005 it was also put up for auction. As the newspaper notes, the history of the works is not known and has several variations. If you believe one of them, the painting was in the collection of king Charles II and belonged to the son of the Duke of Buckingham. After that, she disappeared periodically, occasionally appearing at auctions. In late August, it was reported that the British library has posted for free access “Codex Arundel” by Leonardo da Vinci. The manuscript contains 570 pages. Write
Day: October 11, 2017
The new trailer for “Star wars”: questions without answers
The new trailer for “Star wars”: questions without answers The first full trailer for the eighth episode of “Star wars” movie “Star wars: the Last Jedi” — alluding to the unexpected plot twists, but leaves viewers in the dark. What will happen to the characters in the film? During the download an error has occurred. After watching the trailer we get a lot of questions. First of all, about what will happen next in the universe of “Star wars”. Attention! Below may be spoilers! Or may not be. We do not yet know. Will Rey to the Dark side? “When I found you, I saw wild unbridled power. But apart from that… Something truly priceless”. These words of the Supreme leader of the First order, Snoke performed by Andy Serkis sound in the first frame. Until now, little was known about this character. Finally, we can consider it. Who is
The President of Turkmenistan gave Putin a puppy Alabai named Faithful
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Vladimir Putin President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulated Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on last day of birth and gave the child a puppy Alabai named Faithful. It is reported RIA Novosti on Wednesday, October 11. “I would like to start with a pleasant mission. Recently you have had a good day angel. Therefore, I heartily congratulate You, wish You a good health, success and all the very best,” said Berdimuhamedov at the meeting with the Russian leader. He noted that they have “shared one friend is the only dog in the world Alabai”. “And today I brought this little Alabai”, he added. After that, the hall where the meeting took place leaders, brought a pet carrier with a puppy. Seventeen years ago, Putin gave a small Labrador named Connie Polgreyv (or Connie). The dog was the heroine of many TV shows and meetings that have taken place
About 450 suburban yards liberated from captured residents Parking spaces
About 450 suburban yards liberated from the self-captured vehicles from the beginning of the year as a result of joint raids suburban Gosadmtekhnadzor, police and municipal employees. On Wednesday, October 11, “the Tape.ru” reported in the regional government. “Another concomitant problem is the squatting cars in the yards of residents of the unauthorized installation of fences,” — said the head of the Main Department of state administrative and technical supervision of the Moscow region Tatiana Vimosewa. She stressed that each citizen has an equal right outfitted in his yard vehicles. All, according to her, in the first nine months for Parking in the wrong places, the inspector has written more than 10 thousand penalties for the sum more than 15 million rubles. Most of the complaints received on Parking in yards in residential areas and on streets and near transport hubs at railway platforms. On 25 may, the Governor of
The acting head of Dagestan promised to account for every ruble of budget
Vladimir Vasiliev Acting head of Dagestan Vladimir Vasilev has addressed to deputies of the state Duma with a request to increase financial support of the region. It is reported TASS on Wednesday, October 11. “The phrase “stop feeding” is not personal, it’s a cliché, it is. Realizing this, I want to make a proposal to increase the support of Dagestan and I promise you, if you deem it necessary, [I’m] ready with some regularity to account in the hall, in the Committee, which I very much respect, on the expenditure date that is selected, [is accountable],” said Vasilyev, speaking at the plenary session of the lower house of Parliament. He noted that already outlined its position on this issue to the colleagues from the Republic’s leadership. The acting head of the Governor also stressed that the financing will help the region in the near future “become a donor”. 6 October
Press Secretary of Roskomnadzor became the figurant of criminal case about swindle
Press Secretary of Roskomnadzor became the figurant of criminal case about swindle The court did not arrest Vadim Ampelonskiy and the other defendant — the head of the legal Department of the Ministry of Boris Edidin. Moscow. 11 Oct. INTERFAX.RU Press Secretary of Roscomnadzor Vadim Ampelonskiy and head of the legal Department of the Ministry Boris Edidin are suspected of fraud. As the materials on the website Chertanovo district court of Moscow, the court refused to result in the conclusion officials into custody. The head of Roskomnadzor Alexander Zharov in conversation with “Interfax” refused to comment on the criminal case against the Anemoscope and Edidin.
“Their other demand”: why Hollywood has destroyed Harvey Weinstein?
“Their other demand”: why Hollywood has destroyed Harvey Weinstein? Award-winning producer and friend of Barack Obama less than a week became the main pariah of America. I don’t suppose it felt eyewitnesses of the crash of the airship “Hindenburg”. Here you stand on the ground and look like a giant Zeppelin comes in to land. It’s a hypnotic spectacle captures you entirely: see how the giant machine (245 metres in length) slowly decreases, and then at the stern and a fire breaks out in 34 seconds this king of the sky, the largest passenger aircraft in the world, burning to the ground. So it is possible to describe the history of Harvey Weinstein. Last Thursday he was crowned king of Hollywood, the most influential producer king Midas, able to turn a low-budget picture in the international hits, and young beginners — stars of world size. On Friday he unexpectedly turned
The former Senator Pugachev will take a Villa in the Caribbean in favor of Russia
The former Senator Pugachev will take a Villa in the Caribbean in favor of Russia High court of justice of England and Wales satisfied the requirements of the Russian Agency on insurance of contributions (ASV) against ex-Senator and former head of Mezhprombank Sergey Pugachev. About the decision of the British court said in a release DIA. We are talking about assets that was managed through discretionary trusts (a form of trust management when managing assets independently from the real owner, therefore, to establish the ultimate beneficiary is not possible), two properties in London and a Villa on an island in the Caribbean sea. In the verdict it is noted that new Zealand trusts, which were recorded assets actually were not discretionary, and the ultimate beneficiary was the Pugachev. Thus, ex-Senator used them to hide their assets. In Russia, Pugachev is accused of misappropriation or embezzlement of funds in especially large
American bombers practiced simulated missile strikes on North Korea
American bombers practiced simulated missile strikes on North Korea Moscow. 11 Oct. INTERFAX.RU Two supersonic strategic bomber USAF B-1B, which on Tuesday carried out missions in the area of the Korean Peninsula, practiced missile strikes on ground targets of the DPRK. This is stated in a statement on Wednesday, the message of the joint chiefs of staff of the armed forces of South Korea. On Tuesday evening, two American bomber B-1B taking off from an air base Andersen on the American island of GUAM in the Pacific ocean, came to the Korean Peninsula. According to reports, after the departure from GUAM, the aircraft first flew to the coast of South Korea from the Japanese sea, simulating a strike cruise missiles against targets in the East of North Korea, and then crossed the South of the Korean Peninsula and, turning over the Yellow sea, repeated passes at the target from the
How to gain independence and become a sovereign state
How to gain independence and become a sovereign state Catalonia, whose leader Carles Pujdeme signed the Declaration of independence after a referendum on 1 October, is not the first time trying to become a separate state. But what it takes to be an independent country? Program of Bi-bi-si, The Inquiry examined the experience of recent history. 1 October in Catalonia has held an unofficial referendum on the independence of autonomy from Spain and turning it into a separate state. On 10 October the leader of Catalonia Carles Pujdeme he signed the Declaration of independence of Catalonia, while urging the regional Parliament to postpone a Declaration of independence to establish a dialogue with Madrid on the question of secession from Spain. According to him, the result of the past 1 October a referendum autonomy has received a mandate from the people to become an independent state. This province is not the