Day: November 9, 2021

Gymnast Ashram was named the athlete of the year in Israel after defeating the Averin sisters Israeli gymnast Lina Ashram was recognized as the athlete of the year in her homeland. This was reported on the Facebook page of the Israeli Olympic Committee. Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat became the athlete of the year among men. At the Tokyo Games, he became an Olympic champion. Ashram won a gold medal in the individual all-around at the Tokyo Olympics. The Israeli woman won the confrontation with the Russian gymnasts. She passed sisters Dina and Arina Averin, who took second and fourth places, respectively. During her speech, the Israeli woman dropped the object. This provoked a refereeing scandal at the Games: representatives of the Russian delegation and sports officials criticized refereeing at competitions. Ashram is a multiple winner of international competitions. In particular, she has six silver medals and five bronze medals at the

Prime Minister Mishustin said that measures to combat coronavirus have been strengthened throughout the country Measures to combat coronavirus have been strengthened throughout the country testing. This was stated by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, reports TASS. “The non-working days announced by the president have ended in Russia. In five constituent entities of the Russian Federation, this regime has been extended. The regional authorities made a decision taking into account the recommendations of sanitary doctors and the epidemiological situation on their territory. Measures to combat coronavirus have been strengthened throughout the country, including disinfection in transport, taxis, public places, ”he said. Mishustin also said that on behalf of the President, testing of citizens for infection is increasing. more than a thousand laboratories are already in operation. In addition, coronavirus vaccination continues. “In total, almost 80 million doses [of vaccines] have been sent to the regions. Everyone who was vaccinated is

Small and medium businesses received express loans from SME Bank for 4.1 billion rubles SME Bank, a subsidiary bank of the SME Corporation approved loans to small and medium-sized businesses under the Express Support product for a total amount of 4.1 billion rubles. They were launched in September. More than 630 entrepreneurs have already provided financial assistance. More than 85 percent of organizations that belong to micro and small enterprises received funding. Soft loans are given for further business development, replenishment of working capital, financing of current activities, as well as investments. You can order express support completely online from anywhere in Russia. “The product is designed as a response to the entrepreneurs' request for access to quick financing, when the speed of decision-making is especially important. The new tool was set up in dialogue with the business. Thanks to this, it was possible to create attractive conditions, including ensuring

Vedomosti: banks in October gave Russians 8.7 percent less loans Banks in October gave out 1.8 million loans for 564.4 billion rubles, which is 8.7 and 10.64 percent, respectively, less than in September. This is reported by analysts at Frank RG, Vedomosti reports. This is the largest decline since January this year. With the exception of the seasonal downturn characteristic of this winter month, there has not been such a sharp monthly decline in issuances since April last year, when the lockdown began in Russia. On an annualized basis, unsecured lending is still growing, but the pace has slowed – to 20.6 percent in October versus 30.2 percent in September. The average check for a cash loan fell 2.12 percent MoM and 1 , 53 percent in annual terms, amounting to 314 thousand rubles (at least since May 2020). Such indicators may be associated with an increase in the incidence

The crew of the manned spacecraft Crew Dragon left the capsule after splashdown Rescuers retrieved the crew members of the Crew Dragon Endeavor from the landing capsule. Four astronauts successfully left the spacecraft, which splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, November 9. This was reported by Interfax with reference to NASA. Crew members of the Crew Dragon Endeavor, who spent 199 days in orbit, returned to the descent capsule. Astronauts brought 240.5 kilograms of research results from the International Space Station (ISS). The lander was lifted aboard the GO Navigator rescue vessel. After that, the crew was removed from the capsule. NASA noted that the operation to evacuate the astronauts after splashdown took an hour. After a medical examination, Crew Dragon Endeavor was sent ashore. The ship carried NASA astronauts Megan MacArthur and Shane Kimbrow, ESA astronaut Tom Peske, and JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide. Previously, NASA announced