Experts told where the Russians go for the holidays and how much it costs MOSCOW, 16 Feb — RIA Novosti. Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Paris topped the ranking of the most popular destinations for Russian tourists on holidays in February and March, according to Ostrovok.ru. Analysts of the online service studied all reservation travelers in the period from 21 to 26 February and from 7 to 12th of March 2019 and has identified the most popular routes. The visits to the two capitals of Russia, and tours to Paris, Rome, Istanbul and Prague — the leaders of the list. The top ten also included Vienna, Barcelona, Sochi and Dubai. Demand for Asian destinations is reduced, as the tourist season ends. These countries are interesting for those who prefer to buy tour from travel agencies. A noticeable trend in 2019 — a reduction of dates, and the average duration of the
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How to look like the most bizarre birds (photo)
How to look like the most bizarre birds (photo) Great wings, chicken habits, curved beaks. Hoatzin. It lives in Africa, tropical birds large enough — it grows to 60 cm due to the rudimentary scallop and chicken beak before the hoatzin is considered a relative of the chicken. View this post in Instagram Publication from eBird (@team_ebird) February 3, 2018 at 7:05 PST During the download an error has occurred. The hoatzin is almost flying. A bird kept in riverine thickets, where sitting in the trees. She eats leaves and fruits. Food is digested through fermentation in her large goiter. From this, the hoatzin has an unpleasant odor of manure. The shoebill This bird with a huge beak — a relative of the storks. Its second name — Royal Heron. The shoebill is a very large, it grows to 1.2 meters in height and can reach a weight of 7
Rural history: how the Russian village migrants
Rural history: how the Russian village migrants What happens if you change the computer on the stove and put in the Onions. Domestic sociologists call the migration of urban residents to the village in recent years, the new Russian trend. The scale de-urbanization in full is difficult to assess, such statistics are not yet available, moreover, in modern conditions of high mobility often call a person by far the villager or citizen difficult. But one thing is clear: moving from the cities to the villages continues. Most often from others is perplexing: the case for the village may go better or worse, but almost always difficult. “Izvestia” talked to those for whom choice — city or village — has become obvious. Fresh blood The advantages of living in a rural area citizens traditionally allocate about the same. First, the time savings: no traffic jams, everything is within walking distance, all
Haitians rebelled against the United States and called on Russia
Haitians rebelled against the United States and called on Russia In the capital of Haiti, Port-AU-Prince, protests against the President of the Republic of Jovenes Moise. This publication reports Le Journal de Montreal Moise protesters accuse of failing to provide citizens with vital things. They suspect the President of embezzling funds. Protesters also oppose the Alliance with the US, which supports, moiz, and urged Russia to help resolve the crisis. In protest against U.S. policy demonstrators burned an American flag. Protests in the Republic continues from February 7. During this time, killed at least seven people, including one of the journalists covering the conflict. The unrest led to clashes with police who had to use tear gas and stun grenades. Avenel, moiz refused to leave his post. He said that will not give the country into the hands of drug dealers, and encouraged the dissatisfied to dialogue to resolve the
Lithuanian counter-intelligence exposed the agents of Moscow. They watched the judges and prosecutors
Lithuanian counter-intelligence exposed the agents of Moscow. They watched the judges and prosecutors Russian network. In Lithuania, the investigation of the sensational case about espionage in favour of Russia. At the end of last year the local counter-intelligence has reported on the identification of a network of Russian agents led by former Vice-mayor of Vilnius, the opposition politician, Algirdas Paleckis. Despite the fact that in this case already detained several people, the investigating authorities give very little information about the investigation. “Ribbon.ru” versed in this complicated story. Downed pilot The public learned about the “conspiracy of Him” after almost two months after his arrest. December 18, living in Vilnius, a Russian citizen, historian and publicist Valery Ivanov reported on his page in Facebook that the door of his apartment stormed by unknown people. The strangers were members of the Lithuanian state security Department (SSD): they presented a resolution which stated
Azarov said that the FBI is investigating the embezzlement of credit funds to Ukraine
Azarov said that the FBI is investigating the embezzlement of credit funds to Ukraine KYIV, February 17 — RIA Novosti. Ex-Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov said that the FBI is investigating the embezzlement of credit funds to Ukraine. “Last year, for example, withdrew from the country three billion dollars. Where I got this information? Invented? No, I’m not, I took the information of the NBU (national Bank of Ukraine — ed.) looked to current account and calmly calculated: it turns out that Ukraine took two billion of some credit resources from the IMF (International monetary Fund — ed.) and a billion in the world Bank — three, and brought 3.5 billion. Where brought? In the offshore,” — said Azarov in interview to TV channel “112 Ukraine”. He also said that, according to him, foreign creditors are concerned about this and are checking. “Foreign partners have many times made the
Why orchids pretend to be ducks (photo)
Why orchids pretend to be ducks (photo) We know a lot about the bizarre camouflage of the insect, able to blend in with the environment, for example, to pretend to be twigs, owls, or tree bark. But few have heard about some plants is a great “make-believers”. They may resemble insects, animals, or even excrement. For example, grass seeds Ceratocaryum argenteum like balls of manure. This introduces an error of scarabs. Beetles rolling balls, helping the grass to sow new areas. During the download an error has occurred. Growing in Australia, Orchid Drakaea smell the same as females of the OS. They attract wasps-males. They sit on flowers and help to pollinate plants. View this post in Instagram Publication from Tobias Hayashi (@tobiashayashi_photography) 7 Sep 2017 3:20 PDT During the download an error has occurred. Orchid Caleana growing in Australia and New Zealand, takes over insects in the same way.
What can be seen from the tallest building in the world (photos)
What can be seen from the tallest building in the world (photos) The types of charm. “Burj Khalifa” in Dubai — the tallest building in the world. This skyscraper reaches a height of 828 meters and is shaped like a stalagmite. 180 meters account for the world’s longest spire. View this post in Instagram Publication from Darren (@darren_cantwell) February 14, 2019 at 9:26 PST During the download an error has occurred. To build the building started in 2004. Its design height was kept in strict secret. If somewhere in the world has designed a skyscraper taller in the project Dubai tower he would make adjustments. The building was erected at a phenomenal rate: every week there are 1-2 new floor. There are a total of 163. Finally in 2010, a solemn opening ceremony. “Burj Khalifa” means “Khalifa Tower” — a building dedicated to UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al
Musk complained to NASA for flight to Jupiter
Musk complained to NASA for flight to Jupiter Elon Musk first complained to NASA for losing the tender to run. SpaceX requires to explain why the scientific mission of the selected rocket competitor, if the rocket Mask a third cheaper. The American Corporation SpaceX billionaire Elon musk started an unusual lawsuit that draws attention to the way in which in the US are allocated public funds for the space industry, and specifically at the launches of spacecraft in the interests of the state. SpaceX has decided to appeal the decision of NASA, its primary customer, who for no obvious reason, she handed the contract for the launch of the interplanetary mission of its longtime competitor, and for much more money. We are talking about the launch of the mission Lucy, which will be sent to the so-called Trojan asteroids of Jupiter in October 2021. 31 January NASA announced that the
Lavrov responded sharply on a question of journalists of the Washington Post about Syria
Lavrov responded sharply on a question of journalists of the Washington Post about Syria MOSCOW, 16 Feb — RIA Novosti. During the Munich conference on security policy and foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov besieged journalists of The Washington Post who asked about the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad. Video of the performance posted online. The Minister asked what will Russia do to prevent “crimes of Assad against his own people.” Lavrov thanked for the question, but gave reporters the opportunity to present his version of events. “Whatever I say, you write what you want. So write,” said the foreign Minister. The Western media have repeatedly been caught creating a fake about the war in Syria. One example is the story of a girl Bans Alabed, which journalists often quoted and tried to turn into a symbol of the besieged city. She talked on Twitter about life in the city of