The Chairman of the state Duma Committee on defense Vladimir Shamanov © Sergey Bobylev/TASS MOSCOW, February 3. /TASS./ The new nuclear doctrine of the United States sets the increasing threats to global security. This opinion was expressed Saturday by TASS Chairman of the Duma Committee on defense, former commander of the airborne troops, Hero of Russia Vladimir Shamanov.
Day: February 3, 2018
Nebesa believes that Congress for Syria in Sochi will give new impetus to the Geneva process
Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia © Alexander Shcherbak/TASS MOSCOW, February 3. /TASS./ Congress of the Syrian national dialogue in Sochi should not “crush” the Geneva process, and to give it new impetus, said in the program “Vesti on Saturday” on TV channel “Russia-1”, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia. He spoke during filming of collecting material for the script of the film to the anniversary of the death of his predecessor Vitaly Churkin, who died 20 Feb 2017.
In Mexico found coiled disposal 2500 years ago
In Mexico found coiled disposal 2500 years ago During excavations in Tlalpan area of greater Mexico city, archaeologists discovered the burial, made over 2,500 years ago. 10фотографий10фотографий10фотографий During excavations in Tlalpan area of greater Mexico city, archaeologists discovered the burial, made over 2,500 years ago. More than ten people were buried simultaneously in a round the grave, their bodies were connected and located in a spiral, according to the website of the National Institute of anthropology and history. According to archaeologists, such a burial for the first time — it was probably a previously unknown ritual practice. On the territory of Tlalpan are the ruins of the ancient city in the valley of Mexico, Cuicuilco. People lived there 1400 years BC. The settlement emerged near a large religious center which thrived in the 700-150 BC, and in the II century BC the city was destroyed by a volcanic eruption. Archeologists
Winter of tragedy in the Himalayas: the story of a rescued mountain climber
Winter of tragedy in the Himalayas: the story of a rescued mountain climber At sunset on 25 January Elizabeth Revol made, seemed impossible: she got on Nangaparbat and entered the history of mountaineering as the second woman, who managed to climb the eight-thousander in the Himalayas. But the triumph turned into tragedy. On the top of the French partner on the ascent, the Polish climber Tomek Mackiewicz felt bad, and a night descent had to be aborted. Down Tommy never came down. After two cold nights on the frigid 40-degree frost the slopes of the mountain, she was able to go down to 2 km, in spite of the frostbite, extreme exhaustion and hallucinations. There she picked up a daring rescue team: giants winter mountaineering Denis Urubko and Adam Bielecki broke the expedition into a neighboring giant, K2, flew by helicopter to the foot of Nangaparbat night and climbed the
Educator Makarenko asked Medvedev of money and was fired
Educator Makarenko asked Medvedev of money and was fired Teacher of Taganrog metallurgical College Victor Makarenko, who earlier appealed to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, complaining of lack of indexation of salaries of teachers, were dismissed, according to 161.ru. In the regional Ministry of education publication stated that Makarenko “was fired because he wrote a letter to Medvedev, and for any disciplinary offenses during his work at the College”. However, the school found it difficult to explain what violations were allowed by the teacher, who has worked there for several years. Previously, Makarenko wrote a letter to the Prime Minister with a request to explain why in relation to the teachers violated labor laws: the size of the bet in 2016 — 8289 roubles remained on the level of wages in 2012. “The country has lived these years with double-digit inflation, the total level has already exceeded 50 percent. And where
Russian tourist tried to bleach corals and went to jail
Russian tourist tried to bleach corals and went to jail The tourist from Russia was arrested near Karon beach in Phuket (Thailand), when I tried to bleach the corals. The girl faces a fine of 20 thousand baht (more than 36 thousand rubles) or imprisonment for a period of one year. It is reported The Phuket News. Neighbor twenty Russians Lilies Karmanovo lived near her rented Bungalow. He saw that the girl bleaches the corals with the help of special tools and reported it to the police. Police during a search they found the coral placed in the solvent, and detained a Russian woman. Now she is under arrest. The girl could face jail time and a fine. In Thailand, the possession of coral is illegal. Earlier it was reported that a Russian citizen arrested in Thailand for selling drugs to tourists. According to the laws of Thailand, for possession
CEO of TV channel “Spas” Korchevnikov accused of beating employee
CEO of TV channel “Spas” Korchevnikov accused of beating employee TV presenter and General Director of Orthodox TV channel “Spas” Boris Korchevnikov accused of beating one of his employees — editor of the archive of the channel Vasily dobrodeeva. As reported by REN TV, korchevnikov caused dobrodeeva in an office where there were other people. The CEO allegedly began to threaten the editor, and when he tried to leave the office, hit a subordinate. It is reported that the victim testified that the beatings in one of the city clinics, but a statement to the police to file did not.
Erdogan said about the imminent attack by Turkish troops on the Syrian Afrin
Erdogan said about the imminent attack by Turkish troops on the Syrian Afrin ANKARA, February 3. /TASS./ The Turkish army will soon take the offensive on the town of Afrin, located in the North of Syria. This was stated on Saturday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking in the town of Bitlis. “The mountains [the Syrian region] Afrin step by step stripped from the terrorists our soldiers. Troops are moving in the direction of [the city] Afrin, left a short time”, — quotes Agency Anadolu. The General staff of the Turkish armed forces announced on 20 January on the beginning of “operation Olive branch” against the troops “the forces of national self-defense” (part of an armed coalition “Forces of democratic Syria”) and the party “Democratic Union” in Afrin, home to some 1.5 million Kurds and refugees from other areas of the Arab country. These organizations Ankara considers a terrorist.
Putin discussed with Nazarbayev the outcome of the Syrian Congress in Sochi
The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of Russia Vladimir Putin © Mikhail Metzel/TASS MOSCOW, February 3. /TASS./ Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed by telephone with the President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, held in Sochi on 30 January, the Congress of the Syrian national dialogue. This was reported on Saturday the press service of the Kremlin. “N. A. Nazarbayev congratulated Vladimir Putin on the successful hosting in Sochi a 30 January Congress of the Syrian national dialogue. Stressed that the implementation of the Congress decisions will contribute to the achievement of a political settlement in Syria under the auspices of the UN. In this context, noted the relevance of the continuation of the work in format”, – stated in the message.
In the Fes recalled a long weekend due to the February 23 and March 8
In the Fes recalled a long weekend due to the February 23 and March 8 Moscow. 2 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — IN the Fes recalled a long weekend because of the holidays in February and March. “This year on February 23, Fatherland defender’s Day falls on Friday and with the weekend, Saturday 24 February and Sunday 25 February, it turns out three-day vacation. Thursday, February 22, as the working day preceding the holiday, will be reduced by an hour,” said on Friday “Interfax” the Deputy head of the Federal service for labour and employment Ivan Shklovets. Two weeks later the Russians will have 4 days off in a row in connection with the celebration of International women’s day, reminded the Deputy Minister. “On March 8 this year falls on a Thursday, and the gap between this day and the weekend will be closed due to transfer of days from January 6