Mikhail Moiseev © Valentin Sobolev, Vladimir Zavyalov/TASS 100 years ago created the Red army. February 23, associated with the formation of the regular Soviet army. For a considerable period the General staff of the Armed forces of the country, which changed its name many times, was headed by such famous military leaders as Mikhail Frunze, Mikhail Tukhachevsky and Georgy Zhukov, Alexander Vasilevsky, Vasily Sokolovsky. Army General Mikhail Moiseev was chosen to lead the General staff of the Armed forces of the USSR during the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan and Germany, and in August 1991 had to perform the duties of the Minister of defence. Rejuvenation of personnel According to Michael Moses, his appointment to the post of chief of the General staff of the Armed forces of the USSR was preceded by a meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev when Soviet President was staying in Khabarovsk before his visit to Japan. The
Day: February 22, 2018
The Serbian President once again promised to never introduce sanctions against Russia
The Serbian President once again promised to never introduce sanctions against Russia Moscow. 21 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — Serbia will not take any action against the interests of Moscow, said Wednesday the President of this country Alexander Vucic after the meeting with Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. “Serbia will not change its policy towards the Russian Federation. Serbia will not introduce sanctions against Russia”, — he said, answering the question of whether to change the policy of Serbia in connection with the new doctrine in the EU. For his part, Lavrov expressed doubt that the requirement for the partners of the European Union to conduct anti-Russian policy may be long-term.
Kiriyenko urged “not bureaucratic” volunteer movement in Russia
Kiriyenko urged “not bureaucratic” volunteer movement in Russia MOSCOW, February 21. /TASS/. Chairman of the organizing Committee on holding the Year of the volunteer in the Russian Federation, first Deputy head of the presidential administration Sergei Kiriyenko called “not bureaucratic” volunteerism and create all the necessary conditions for the further development of volunteering in the country. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree “On holding in the Russian Federation year of the volunteer (volunteer)” in 2018. According to the President, the year of the volunteer will be a merit to society and assessment of the enormous contribution of volunteers to the development of the country. “Obviously, volunteers in Russia is a very powerful unit, about 15% of our citizens are participating in volunteer projects, and an even greater number of people says that with pleasure would participate if they understand how it can be done if they are presented
Russia has called for an urgent UN security Council meeting on Eastern ghouta
Russia has called for an urgent UN security Council meeting on Eastern ghouta Moscow. 21 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — the Russian side proposes to hold Thursday an emergency meeting of the UN security Council to discuss the situation in the Damascus suburb — Eastern ghouta, according to the environment of the Western media. Such a proposal was made by Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia, explaining that at the meeting all parties will be able to formulate its position on the events in Eastern ghouta and offer solutions to the problem. Eastern ghouta — one of the main strongholds of the extremists and armed opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In recent days there have been reports about the intensification of attacks on the positions of militants, including from the air. Supporters of the Syrian opposition, for its part, argued that as a result of attacks severely affected the
In Russia came into force new rules of passage of checkup
In Russia came into force new rules of passage of checkup MOSCOW, 22 Feb — RIA Novosti. New rules of inspection entered into force on 22 February 2018. According to the government resolution published on the official Internet portal of legal information, now motorists are required to have not only a warning triangle, and first aid kit. In addition, new regulations prohibited to operate the machine in case of damage and defects of power steering. If you use studded tires, it must be set on all four wheels. Now car owners can also not be set colorless or colored optical parts and tint the headlights, remove provided by the design of the windshield wipers and washers. Earlier it became known that the Ministry offers to toughen punishment for fictitious inspection. Operators that allowed operation not passed inspection vehicle offer fine of 10 thousand rubles. For the same actions committed by
Divorce will be allowed to register through the Registrar’s office no disputes about the children
Divorce will be allowed to register through the Registrar’s office no disputes about the children The public chamber is considering legislation to allow divorce in bodies the registry office if the couple have no dispute on the division of property or minor children. This “news” said Deputy Secretary OP Lidia Mikheeva. This proposal was already raised in the meeting of heads of regional judges. Under current rules, a husband and wife can apply for divorce through the Registrar’s office if they do not have common minor children or disputes about property. In addition, the law permits the divorce registry office in the presence of common children, if one of the spouses is recognized as missing, legally incapable, or if he is sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding three years. In other cases, dissolution of marriage executed through the court. As noted by Lidia Mikheeva, in the case of the
Scientists have warned about new dangers of alcohol
Scientists have warned about new dangers of alcohol MOSCOW — RIA Novosti. Excessive consumption of alcohol significantly increases the risk of developing dementia, found a research group from France and Canada. The study is published in the journal the Lancet Public Health. The researchers analyzed medical records 57353 hospital patients in France. All study participants had been diagnosed with early dementia. The research group found that 38.9% of patients had serious problems with alcohol, and 17.6 percent suffered from disorders caused by alcoholism. Thus, 56.5% of patients with early dementia was discovered a direct relationship between alcohol consumption and the development of the disease. Scientists emphasize that these findings are tantamount applicable to both men and women. In their work, the experts noted the need for measures to reduce alcohol consumption among the population and timely medical interventions to deal with alcoholism.
Unknown blew himself up at the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro and threw a grenade at him
Unknown blew himself up at the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro and threw a grenade at him Moscow. 22 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — Unknown Wednesday evening threw an explosive device on the territory of the diplomatic complex of the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro and blew himself up next to this institution, said local authorities. “In front of the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica (Montenegro) is unknown blew himself up. Before that, he threw (the territory of the Embassy complex — if) explosive device, most likely a hand grenade”, — stated in the message of the government of Montenegro on Twitter. The US state Department confirmed the explosions at the American Embassy, noting that diplomats “are working closely with the police to identify the assailant”. Data about possible victims and injured there. Earlier, local media reported that the action involved two men who brought the explosive device into action. It was noted that one
Credits dissolved into the mineral water. Completed case on embezzlement of funds of the savings Bank
Credits dissolved into the mineral water. Completed case on embezzlement of funds of the savings Bank As it became known “Kommersant”, the investigative Department of the Russian interior Ministry has completed the investigation and filed the charge in definitive edition to the former beneficiary of the group of companies “Visma” Valery Geryugova, whose structures produced mineral water “Arkhyz”. Together with it on criminal case about roguish plunder of means of the savings Bank, received loans totaling about 2 billion rubles., are two former top-Manager of “Visma”, one of which is wanted. According to Kommersant, on Tuesday evening in the premises of the investigation Department of the MIA in the Newspaper lane, investigators have charged Valerie Geryugova in the final edition of fraud in lending in especially large size (part 4 of article 159.1 of the criminal code), which provides for up to ten years of imprisonment. In addition to his
The state border service of Ukraine has banned Saakashvili entry into the country until 2021
The state border service of Ukraine has banned Saakashvili entry into the country until 2021 Moscow. 21 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — head of the Mostyska border detachment (Lviv region) has decided to ban the former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili on Ukraine’s entry until February 13, 2021. In response, the Deputy head of the State border service Basil Servatka at the request of the lawyers of Saakashvili, who has provided the Agency “Interfax-Ukraine” defender Ruslan policy Chernolutsky, indicated that the administration of the state border service believes this decision is fully consistent with the requirements of current legislation of Ukraine. The Agency notes that 12 February was made “readmission Mikhail Saakashvili’s standard procedure,” because he illegally stayed in the territory of Ukraine after the court decisions. Chernolutsky noted that the protection of Saakashvili believes the decision of the state border service illegal and intends to appeal. The long departure of Saakashvili