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Died writer Vladimir Makanin

November 3, 2017 RR Uncategorized

Died writer Vladimir Makanin MOSCOW, Nov 2 — RIA Novosti. Soviet and Russian writer Vladimir Makanin, author of the novels “the Underground or Hero of our time” and “Two sisters and Kandinsky” has died on 81-m to year of life, he will be buried in the village of Red, near Rostov-on-don, the press service of the publishing house “Eksmo”. “Vladimir Semenovich Makanin died at home, November 1, in the village of Red, near Rostov-on-don. The last few years was sick. The funeral will take place on 3 November near the house, in the village cemetery. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, two grandchildren and a great-grandson or great-granddaughter”, — said the press service. Soviet and Russian writer Vladimir Makanin is the recipient of numerous literary awards, including the “Big book”, “Russian Booker”, “Penne” (Italy), the European prize for literature, the Pushkin prize of the Toepfer Foundation (Germany), prize

Bra with diamonds and sapphires, estimated at two million dollars

November 3, 2017 RR Russia

American brand of lingerie Victoria’s Secret has created a women’s bra Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra made of precious stones. Its cost is two million dollars, said company representatives the correspondent “Tapes.ru” on Friday, November 3. On a show that will be held in Shanghai on November 28, sconces will model lais Ribeiro (Lais Ribeiro). It was created over 350 hours worked jewelry company Mouawad. Bra decorated with diamonds, yellow sapphires, blue Topaz and 18-carat gold. The total weight is 600 carats. The number of stones closer to the mark of six thousand. Victoria’s Secret is a company specializing in the production of lingerie, clothes, accessories and cosmetics. Based in Columbus (Ohio, USA). The first show was held in 1995. In Russia the first shop of underwear of this brand was opened in February 2016. Prior to this, the products of the brand were presented in the corners and was limited

Russia and Ukraine are suspected to have secret talks on cooperation

November 3, 2017 RR Russia

Russia and Ukraine are negotiating on the aircraft An-124–100 “Ruslan”. On Friday, November 3, writes “Kommersant” with reference to sources. The Russian cargo airline “Volga-Dnepr” and the Ukrainian state enterprise “Antonov” agreed to extend the airworthiness of the aircraft, but the decision was postponed because of political disputes between Moscow and Kiev. “While there is an understanding about the cost of services and place of work: brigade of the Ukrainian enterprise will take care of them at the plant “Aviastar-SP” in Ulyanovsk”, — said the interlocutor of the edition. In the Park of the company “Volga-Dnepr” 12 “Ruslan”. Certificate holder on them, “Antonov”. To prolong life of aircraft are required every four thousand flight hours, although the resource is assigned is 50 thousand hours 10 thousand flights and 45 calendar years. After the annexation of Crimea to Russia aviation cooperation between the countries ceased. “Antonov” by order of the government

Investigators found the Colonel Zakharchenko multi-billion dollar fortune

November 3, 2017 RR Russia

Dmitry Zakharchenko The Prosecutor General’s office intends to confiscate billions of dollars as a former employee of the Main Directorate of economic security and counteraction of corruption (Guebipk) Ministry of internal Affairs of Dmitry Zakharchenko, who is accused of receiving bribes. On Friday, November 3, reports TASS citing a source in law enforcement bodies. According to him, filed in the court of the lawsuit requires the Agency to withdraw the state income 13 apartments, 14 Parking spaces, four cars — Mercedes-Benz 250, Mercedes-Benz S500 4МАТІС, Porsche Cayenne GTS, Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid — a gold bar weighing 500 grams. During the investigation, Zakharchenko and members of his family were discovered and arrested more than 374 million rubles, more than $ 140 million, more than 2 million euros. COP was hiding this capital in the office and in the car, and two apartments used as a cash vault. “The apartment on

Source: the investigation found all the billions of dollars as Colonel of the interior Ministry Zakharchenko

November 3, 2017 RR Events

Source: the investigation found all the billions of dollars as Colonel of the interior Ministry Zakharchenko Law enforcement authorities say that the accused kept the money in the office and in the car, and two apartments. MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. Investigators discovered all the billions of dollars as a former employee of the Main Directorate of economic security and counteraction of corruption (Guebipk) of the MIA of Russia of Dmitry Zakharchenko, who is accused of corruption-related crimes, said TASS in law enforcement bodies. “During the investigation Zakharchenko and members of his family were discovered and arrested more than 374 million rubles, more than $140 million, more than €2 million, 13 apartments and 14 Parking spaces, four expensive cars, and one gold ingot weighing a pound,” — said the Agency interlocutor. Where he kept billions Zakharchenko kept the money in the office and in the car, and two apartments, which, in

FOM: only 3% of Russians believe that Sobchak is the Kremlin

November 3, 2017 RR Politics

FOM: only 3% of Russians believe that Sobchak is the Kremlin TV presenter Ksenia Sobchak, the Russians know well, but her decision to stand in presidents of the country do not support, the poll Fund “Public opinion” (FOM). Almost half of the respondents do not consider it an independent political figure. While 27% of respondents believe that the decision to go to the polls Sobchak took myself. And only 3% of respondents believe that her candidacy is backed by the Kremlin. According to 44% of the respondents for extension of Sobchak are “other political forces” (23% were undecided). The widespread belief that the idea put forward well-known TV presenter in the President belongs to the Kremlin, in interview Bi-bi-si challenged Sobchak, complaining about the “pests” who are trying “to strangle” her “in the Kremlin’s embrace.” For us it was fundamental to understand whether the perceived solution Sobchak on the nomination

Citizens are ready to celebrate a day off

November 3, 2017 RR Politics

Citizens are ready to celebrate a day off National unity day has not become clear to the Russians. According to VTsIOM, 43% of respondents do not remember or do not know what the name of the holiday that the country will celebrate on 4 November. And for the most part of the respondents to the Day of national unity is nothing more than an extra day off. Head of chair of political psychology at Moscow state University Elena Shestopal said that the consolidation of the nation state have to be such holidays not only myths, “but also a system of meanings.” For 36% of the citizens national unity Day became a holiday that awakens in man “a special elation”, urging to “think about the past and future of the country.” Among the inhabitants of the village so meet the 40%, follows from poll VTsIOM. But 48% of citizens perceive, on

Hawking predicted the destruction of humanity by robots

November 3, 2017 RR World

Stephen Hawking According to British physicist, Stephen Hawking, the rapid development of artificial intelligence is a threat to humanity, writes Daily Mail. “If now people develop computer viruses in the future someone will be able to create artificial intelligence that will be able to improve and reproduce itself. This will become a new form of life, which will superior to man,” said the scientist, adding that the machines in the pursuit of efficiency may wish to get rid of people. However, if this does not happen, people at risk to kill themselves. “We have passed the point of no return. The earth is becoming too small for us, the population is growing at an alarming rate”, concluded the physicist. To escape death, according to Hawking, humanity can greater involvement of people in science, to be able to start colonization of other planets. October 26 reported on the establishment of self-learning

Trump made a meeting with Putin in Asia

November 3, 2017 RR World

Vladimir Putin and Donald trump The US President has not excluded that will meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during his tour of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. He told about it in interview to TV channel Fox News. According to him, “Putin is very important because Russia can help US to solve the problem of North Korea. We have one problem, which is called “North Korea”. I believe that we will be able to solve it, but if not, it will be frustrating for them (Pyongyang — “approx. Tape.ru”),” — said the head of the White house. Trump plans to go decatizing trip, during which he will visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. Senior Advisor of the administration of President Herbert McMaster said that the main purpose of the tour trump has set the strengthening of the international positions on the issue of denuclearization of

The French government agreed on a referendum on independence in New Caledonia

November 3, 2017 RR World

Flag Of New Caledonia The French government came to a political agreement on the referendum on self-determination of New Caledonia in 2018, reports channel BFMTV. “This evening (Thursday, 2 November) we came to a political agreement, and last but not least, we have the confidence. But there is still a lot of work”, — said the Prime Minister of France Edouard Philippe. The referendum on independence foreseen signed in 1998 an agreement consistent decolonization archipelago in the Pacific ocean, which has the status of an overseas territory of France. New Caledonia has the status of a special administrative and territorial formation of France, is a group of Islands in Melanesia, bordered to the economic zones of Australia, Fiji and Vanuatu. The population is about 275 thousand people. In 1980-90-ies in the country there were mass demonstrations demanding independence. On 27 October it was reported that the visit of the President