Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov © Sergey Karpov/TASS WASHINGTON, February 23. /TASS/. Russia’s military operation in Syria, contributing greatly to the stabilization of the situation in the middle East as a whole. This was stated on Thursday, Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov. Speaking at a meeting in the Embassy gala night dedicated to defender of the Fatherland Day, he stressed that “Russia’s Armed forces with honor continue fighting traditions of previous generations”. “A high readiness, professionalism, courage and determination of our soldiers during operation to destroy the terrorists in Syria. The defeat of the main forces of ISIS (the banned terrorist group “Islamic state” – approx. TASS) contribute to the peace process in the country and had a significant impact on stabilizing the situation in the middle East,” the diplomat said. However, he assured that “Russia is a peaceful state that does not threaten anyone and
Day: February 23, 2018
Elongated skulls spoke about the inequality in the ancient Andes
Elongated skulls spoke about the inequality in the ancient Andes American anthropologist examined the skulls of the inhabitants of the Andes XII—XV centuries and find out whether changing the shape of the skull with the social structure of pre-Inca society. The results of the study published in the journal Current Anthropology. The tribes who inhabited Peru before the conquest by the Incas, it was customary to change the shape of the skull their children — it served as an indicator of social status and the origin of man. The anthropologist from Cornell University Matthew Velasco has studied hundreds of skeletons of people from the graves of the Colca canyon in the Peruvian Andes. He found that before the year 1300, the custom to change the shape of the skull was not widely distributed. In subsequent decades the proportion of people with skulls of irregular shape ranged from 39% to 73%.
Evgenia Medvedeva vs Sailor moon: find 10 differences
Evgenia Medvedeva vs Sailor moon: find 10 differences Admirers of the Russian figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva posted a video in which he compared her dance to the image of the heroine of the Japanese anime Sailor moon with the animated original. It turned out that PA Medvedeva with almost perfect repeat accuracy of the movement “a Great warrior”. During the download an error has occurred. The Russian skater does not hide that is a hot fan of the popular animated series, and once he even read a poem from “Sailor moon” in one of the talk shows on Japanese television. Of course, in the original language. It is therefore not surprising that the Japanese are very fond of Evgeny Medvedev and fervently for her sick. Another portion of fire-dancing @JannyMedvedeva on Japanese TV show?????? pic.twitter.com/nnmBosq8F9 — Olympic Russia (@Olympic_Russia) may 28, 2017 Tssssssss…??? #sailormoon Publication Medvedevа from Evgenia (@jmedvedevaj) Jul
In Poland demolished the monument of gratitude to Soviet army, writing, media
In Poland demolished the monument of gratitude to Soviet army, writing, media The monument of gratitude to Soviet army demolished in the city of Lidzbark Warminski in Northern Poland, reports news Agency PAP. “In Lidzbark Warmiński dismantled the monument of gratitude to Soviet army. In accordance with the changes made to the law on decommunization, such objects should be eliminated by the owners of the territories until the end of March,” — said in the message. The monument was opened in 1949 at the intersection of Bartoszycki and Warminski. After 1989 it was dismantled by the red stars. Until recently, the area remained a concrete spire and the statue of the red army. Behind the monument, no one cared, and it came in a deplorable state. The monument was fenced with a mesh for security purposes. The mayor initially wanted to move the concrete figures of red army soldiers at
Trump accused the media of distorting his words about the right to bear arms teachers
Trump accused the media of distorting his words about the right to bear arms teachers Moscow. 22 Feb. INTERFAX.RU — U.S. President Donald trump on Thursday denied reports in the American media about his intention in droves to give teachers firearms to ensure safety. “I never said “Give teachers guns”, these “fake news” reported CNN and ABC. I said that it is necessary to consider the possibility to provide “the weapon when it is concealed carry, teachers with military or special training — it will only be for the better,” trump wrote on his page on Twitter. “A sufficient number of teachers — about 20% — now able to immediately return fire if some lunatic with bad intentions would get in school. Teacher who received good training, could act also as a deterrent to these cowards who commit attacks”, he added. According to trump, a school where no one has
Diplomats and employees of diplomatic missions of the USA will not allow for the observation of elections in Russia
Diplomats and employees of diplomatic missions of the USA will not allow for the observation of elections in Russia American diplomats and employees of American diplomatic missions in the Russian Federation will not be allowed to monitor the upcoming presidential elections in Russia, said on Thursday “Interfax” Deputy foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. “U.S. citizens are included in the mission of the office for democratic institutions and human rights (ODIHR) of the OSCE election observation is, of course, will be able to perform all relevant functions in the elections of the President of the Russian Federation,” Ryabkov said. “As for U.S. diplomats and employees of American diplomatic missions in the Russian Federation, they will not be admitted to this process given the fact that during the US elections in 2016, the Russian foreign employees in the U.S. this possibility was denied” — added the Deputy Minister. According to him, “accordingly, soon
Kurdish YPG forces handed over control of the army of Syria, the several districts of Aleppo
Kurdish YPG forces handed over control of the army of Syria, the several districts of Aleppo Kurdish defense units (YPG) handed over control of the Syrian army a number of areas in Aleppo, the correspondent of RIA Novosti. In particular, the Kurdish army gave informed areas under their control al-Halak, Baiden, al-Sharif and Sheikh Khidr. It is expected that soon the Kurds will pass under the control of the army, the districts of Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafieh in Aleppo. After the transfer of control of the army in these areas will resume the state institutions under the Syrian flag. The Syrian army command said on 9 February on a full sweep of the provinces of Aleppo and Hama from terrorists. The Syrian army with the support of videoconferencing and allied forces liberated the city of Aleppo 21 December 2016. The final stage for the liberation of the Eastern neighborhoods of
Lavrov’s visit to Belgrade confirmed the friendly relations between Russia and Serbia
© Alexander Shcherbak/TASS BELGRADE, February 22. /TASS/. The Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov concluded on Thursday a working visit to the Serbian capital and comes back to Moscow. Despite the fact that the head of the Russian depodesta arrived in Belgrade the night before, his working program was very busy. So, the Minister took the first dignitaries of the Republic, he held two press conferences and participated in several cultural events, and even addressed the students of the Belgrade University. Football journalists At the airport Lavrov met his Serbian counterpart Ivica Dacic. There, in the VIP room, the foreign Ministers held a short conversation, starting with discussion of bilateral relations or anti-Russian sanctions, and soccer, which is known to be very fond of the Russian Minister.
At Gucci new accessories: dragons and severed heads
At Gucci new accessories: dragons and severed heads Gucci models took to the runway, holding exact copies of their own heads. And you can purchase similar for only 115 $. 6фотографий6фотографий The theme of the show in Milan-collection fall-winter 2018 was a cyborg. To produce models with accessories in the form of dragons, serpents and have heads come up with Gucci creative Director Alessandro Michele. Layouts have been made by the company Makinarium that does special effects and makeup for films, for example, for fantasy “Scary tales”. During the download an error has occurred. Where to find such a head? You can buy the usual head in the stores for Halloween and make adjustments. In the us store “the Trick of the gravedigger” (“Grave Digger Props”) this would cost 115 $ (will go higher if you want to add wounds). During the download an error has occurred.
The Church split. As Russian patriots did traitors and spies
The Church split. As Russian patriots did traitors and spies One of the most tragic episodes of our history began with insulting religious and national feelings of an impressive group of people, which then called the old believers. 365 years ago, in 1653, the Great lent began at about the same time as now — in the last week of February. He started with a big surprise from the head of the Russian Orthodox Church — Patriarch Nikon. On February 22 the Moscow temples received his order to use troebortnoe the sign of the cross instead of two fingers. So began the famous and still not eliminated the schism. Not obsolete, although some steps towards a rapprochement and taken from both sides. But too bad was heat, there was too much blood, perjury and outright betrayal to everything we discard and forget. It all started, we think, with the little