Category: Russia

ATOR: Israel, Japan and Morocco are completely closed to tourists The list of states that have tightened the conditions of arrival for tourists due to the prevention of the spread of the new omicron strain was named by the specialists of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) on their website. It is noted that restrictions due to the threat of the spread of the new strain are practically will not affect the outbound tourist flow of domestic tourists. For example, completely closed countries – Israel and Japan did not accept Russians even before the innovations, and Morocco suspended direct flights with Russia on October 5. Basically, restrictions apply only to those tourists who have been to the countries of southern Africa countries such as Angola, Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Germany, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Canada, Cyprus, Kuwait, Maldives, Malta, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand,

Analysts believe that delivery by robots will be popular already in 2022 … This is reported by the ZDNet edition. Media journalists interviewed leading players and experts in the robotics market. In particular, Robin R. Murphy, Ph.D. from the University of Texas, predicted that in 2022, full-fledged food delivery using robots will appear in many countries of the world. In the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, Murphy estimates that robotic drones were faster at delivering medical supplies than regular couriers. “This will be an exciting decade as industrial robots are reinterpreted in the context of our work and life,” said Intrinsic CEO Wendy Tan White with a colleague.

KP.RU named Veliky Ustyug the best city for winter travel … Some of them even have museums and entertainment complexes associated with winter, New Year and their symbols. Top 10 Russian cities that can be visited in winter, named KP.RU. First of all, the journalists of the portal advised to go to Veliky Ustyug, where the residence of Father Frost is located. In addition to the complex dedicated to fairy tales in the city, you can see the picturesque buildings in the old Russian style. Snegurochka's homeland is in Kostroma: in her house there is an ice room where you can taste a snow cocktail. In addition, the Ipatiev Monastery, the birthplace of the Romanov dynasty, is located outside the city. Travelers are also advised to go to Irkutsk and Baikal. In winter, the lake is covered with ice and you can skate on it. There is an option closer

A tigress rescued in Primorye gave birth to a cub in the Swedish zoo Northern Ark A tigress named cub Diamond. He was born in November at the Swedish zoo “Northern Ark”. About it

Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russia will work closely with everyone who is ready to work together Moscow will continue to contribute to strengthening security at the global and regional levels and pay close attention to human rights and their protection, including solving migration problems based on the principles of justice and humanity. This was stated by the head of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov in a video message to the participants of the International Interparty Forum “Global Challenges of the XXI Century: Interparty Dimension”. “Russia – the largest Eurasian and Euro-Pacific power, a permanent member of the UN Security Council – will continue to promote the strengthening of global and regional security and stability in all dimensions, work to overcome the many problems of our time on the solid foundation of international law, primarily the principles of the UN Charter. Among our unconditional priorities are counteraction to racism

Gamaleya Center: Immunocompromised People May Need Another Vaccine from the coronavirus. This was stated by the scientist of the Gamaleya Center, reports TASS.

VTB CEO Kostin compared the head of the Central Bank of Russia Nabiullina with British Prime Minister Thatcher British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who was called the “Iron Lady”. The corresponding comparison was offered by the head of VTB Andrey Kostin, writes RBC. Answering the question about his expectations from the next meeting of the Central Bank, where the key rate may be raised again, he indicated that he was guided by the statements of Nabiullina. “We think the way Elvira Sakhipzadovna thinks. A woman of steel, like Thatcher: she said – she did. We believe it will rise. We believe that 8.5 percent, we hope that this limit will be, “- said Kostin. The head of the Central Bank said on November 30 that the rate will remain at the level of 7.5 percent is unlikely. “We will consider from zero to 100 [basis points], we will consider the

The World Bank Recommended Russia to Introduce a Carbon Tax This is stated in the report of the organization, which is at the disposal of “Lenta.ru”. Such a measure is necessary to achieve carbon neutrality and should primarily affect the fuel and energy complex (FEC), transport and industrial production. At the same time, it is rather difficult to regulate fugitive and technological carbon emissions in these sectors with the help of a tax, so the new tax is just one of the instruments of green policy that should stimulate a green transition in the economy. The World Bank also recommends using the trading system Emissions quotas: Enterprises are allocated emission quotas, and companies that lack them buy quotas from enterprises that emit fewer emissions. Such a system, if properly organized, can be more effective in reducing emissions than carbon taxes. Another way to regulate emissions is to levy higher fuel

Kim Kardashian wins 2021 Fashion Icon Award American TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian wins Fashion Icon Award People's Choice Awards 2021. WWD reports. The 41-year-old has been officially recognized as a style icon for her “keen sense of fashion and trends, entrepreneurial success and solely transforming the industry through innovative design and unique style.” “In almost two decades, the evolution of Kim Kardashian's style has influenced the fashion industry at the global level,” said the CEO of E! News Jen Neal. She will receive the award on December 7 during a telecast on NBC and E !. It is noted that the reality TV star will become the fourth holder of the honorary title. In addition to her, Victoria Beckham, Tracey Ellis Ross and Gwen Stefani were honored. In November, Kim Kardashian's appearance at Paris Hilton's wedding was criticized online. The businesswoman wore a black long dress with a