In the Kremlin do not discuss the question of unification of Russia and Belarus

In the Kremlin do not discuss the question of unification of Russia and Belarus MOSCOW, 17 Dec — RIA Novosti. Plans to expand the integration of Russia and Belarus in the Union state format is conceptually reflected in previous documents, said the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov. Upstairs However, he noted that the theme of uniting the two countries with the subsequent presidency of Vladimir Putin in a single state is not on the agenda. “It was not discussed, and this is not no talk,” said the spokesman. He recalled that Russia and Belarus are cooperating in the format of the Union state. “Belarus is our ally, with a capital”, — said Peskov. “The threat of loss of independence.” Last Friday the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that the country’s sovereignty is sacred, and its loss will not. According to him, the tax maneuver in the Russian

Sands: Interchurch conflict in Ukraine is tightly mixed with politics

Sands: Interchurch conflict in Ukraine is tightly mixed with politics The Kremlin has no right to interfere in Church processes, said the press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov, when asked to comment on the establishment of the Ukrainian Autocephalous local Church. Upstairs “The attitude of our Russian Orthodox Church is very well known,” — said the representative of the Kremlin. “We are talking about inter-Church relations,” he said. “We do not feel justified to interfere in these processes — continued Sands. — Although Ukraine separatist activities tightly mixed with politics, which, of course, according to the Church canons is hardly acceptable”. “But the dissenters of Church canons hardly observe, — said the press Secretary of the head of state. Is an interdenominational case, we have no right to interfere in them”. When asked what was meant by that separatist activities are tightly intermingled with the policy, Peskov said: “what

How homing pigeons find their way?

How homing pigeons find their way? What is their main point of reference and return home blind bird? Upstairs Meets Natalia Kostitsyna, C. b. D., associate Professor of the Department of vertebrate Zoology and ecology, Perm state University: Pigeon post, for thousands of years. It was used even by Egyptian and Greek sailors long before our era. So they informed home of their arrival. It was used in the First world war, and secondly, mostly in intelligence. And in the course of the battle for Moscow-based Central nursery school the Association of dog and pigeon-breeding was a specially created pigeon communication station. For the transmission of the letters were even bred a special breed of pigeons, who are particularly endurance and ability to navigate the terrain. But how do they find where to go? Figuratively speaking, “licks recipient”. To get a letter, it is necessary first to give the dove

Scientists-explorers learned to hibernate

Scientists-explorers learned to hibernate New long-term study of the mental state of the explorers, wintering in Antarctica, revealed the existence of a unique adaptive mechanism that aktiviziruyutsya the isolation of man in extreme environment conditions for a long time. Upstairs This condition, known as syndrome hibernation is not restricted to members of polar expeditions. The signs observed, for example, during simulation of a long stay on Mars in the experiment “Mars-500”. “Our observations may indicate the existence of a state of psychological hibernation,” says psychologist Nathan Smith of the University of Manchester who participated in the study. Earlier studies suggests that this protective mechanism against chronic stress. If you know you are in adverse conditions, but soon they will improve your psyche tells you a way to reduce the load adaptation for energy conservation.Nathan Smith A group of scientists, which was Nathan Smith, studied the mental state of two groups

In the United States the visitor to the restaurant found the food a large pearl

In the United States the visitor to the restaurant found the food a large pearl MOSCOW, 17 Dec — RIA Novosti. A visitor to new York oyster bar, Grand Central Oyster Bar during lunch found in the dish a large pearl. This writes the newspaper the New York Post. Upstairs Rick Anton has ordered for lunch the dish, which includes six oysters Blue Point, suddenly found in it a pearl the size of a pea, which first took to fell the filling or the tooth. According to the chief chef sandy Ingber, such a discovery can be called a rarity. “I’ve been working here for 28 years. This is the second such case in my memory, and every day we sell more than five thousand oysters on the half shell”, he said. Diner at Grand Central Oyster Bar finds the pea-sized pearl in his lunch https://t.co/rDot1osKRt pic.twitter.com/XQvhO6ktJA — New York

“To fight with Ukraine, we will not, I promise you”

“To fight with Ukraine, we will not, I promise you” The main interview of the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov. Наверх9фотографий9фотографий9фотографий Russia will not fight with Ukraine, and the people of this country to Russia is more important than its power. About it in interview to “Komsomolskaya Pravda” on 17 December said the Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. A significant part of the conversation was dedicated to Russian-Ukrainian relations, but the conversation also touched upon relations with the U.S., Armenia and other countries. Also the Russian diplomat admitted if it were possible, he would like to communicate with Russian foreign Minister Alexander Gorchakov (1856-1882) to ask him “about the exposure, which allowed him to return to the Crimea”. “B” made a compilation of the statements of the Minister. About Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian regime “We are not at war with the Ukrainian regime. With the Ukrainian

The foreign Ministry called for the preservation of the INF Treaty

The foreign Ministry called for the preservation of the INF Treaty MOSCOW, 17 Dec — RIA Novosti. Moscow is categorically against the collapse of the Treaty on intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF Treaty), it is necessary to save, for that the Russian Federation intends to pass a resolution in the UN General Assembly, said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov. Upstairs He noted that Moscow is against the US initiative to extend the agreement for China, North Korea and Iran. We advocate that the Treaty must be preserved, it is the entire international community has repeatedly recognized as one of the cornerstones of international security and strategic stability. “We are literally today, the UN will be the second time trying to hold a General Assembly resolution that would have called for the preservation of this Treaty,” — said the Minister on radio “Komsomolskaya Pravda”. He added that

Peskov explained the importance of the transition to domestic hostility situation in the world

Peskov explained the importance of the transition to domestic hostility situation in the world MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/ — thus a press-the Secretary of the President does not think that Russian software can now completely replace foreign. Upstairs Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov is confident that the domestic state-owned companies will move to the Russian software, although noted some difficulties in this process. NewsSmartphone of national importance. Who will work on import substitution Android and iPhone? “First and foremost is the issue of cybersecurity and cybersurveillance [the passage of the domestic software]. We live in a time when for the sake of politics can be deactivated or can be voiced threats to disable the whole global services. This, of course, is unacceptable, and to live peacefully in such a hostile environment, of course, need to maintain self-sufficiency in key areas”, — explained the representative of the

The scientist told about the mysterious behavior of marine animals

The scientist told about the mysterious behavior of marine animals MOSCOW, 17 Dec — RIA Novosti, Tatiana Pichugina. In late November, two hundred black dolphins and whales killed by jumping on the coast of New Zealand and Australia. Such tragedies among marine mammals occur regularly in both hemispheres. Upstairs Scientists say that animals suddenly lose their orientation, but the causes which impel them to the fatal step, are not fully known. When the herd effect brings New Zealand leads in the number of such incidents. The record holds the year 1918, when on the archipelago of the Chatham found about a thousand pilot whales in abundance living in the local waters. On the Bank under Auckland in 1985 killed about 450 of the whales. Approximately the same number jumped in February 2017 on the infamous scythe, Farwell Asleep. Here are the most likely to kill marine mammals. They have developed

In Canada, the cat accidentally mailed from Halifax to Montreal

In Canada, the cat accidentally mailed from Halifax to Montreal OTTAWA, December 17. /TASS/. Employees of Canada post found a cat in one of the parcels sent from Halifax (Nova Scotia) to Montreal (province of Quebec). On Sunday told television station CP24. Upstairs Heard meowing in one of the boxes, it was opened and extracted the animal. Immediately after that, they called the Montreal service pet and gave the coordinates of the sender of the parcel. According to representatives of service Anita Kapusinski, the owners of the 17-year-old cat named Balu literally knocked down in search of a missing pet. It turned out that he got into that box with wheels, which were prepared to be sent by mail to Montreal. Kapusinski said that a journey of 1200 km did not affect the condition of the cat. He feels great and “incredibly gentle” with those who found him. ‘Why did