Category: Russia

University of Plymouth Scientists: Plants on Home Walls Reduced Heat Loss by 30 Percent cultivation of plants on the facades of houses. One of the important reasons for creating a “living” wall was a significant reduction in heat loss, according to the website of the educational institution. The researchers decided to conduct an experiment on the building of the Center for Sustainable Development on the university campus. On one part of the wall of the western facade, they placed a canvas of greenery, and did not touch the other. For five weeks, scientists monitored the changes and found that the side with the plants retained 31.4 percent better heat inside the building. Among other benefits of living walls, experts called improved air quality, noise reduction, conservation biodiversity and savings on heating bills. In addition, all of these effects work equally well for old and new homes. In October, the British

Central Bank: prices for many popular New Year gifts have increased compared to 2020 … The relevant material is published by “Moscow Says” with reference to the press service of the Main Directorate of the Central Bank (CB) of the Russian Federation in the Central Federal District. According to an analytical study, in 2021 prices for many items increased compared to the previous year. For example, a set of chocolates has risen in price by 6.51 percent compared to 2020. Based on this, Russians will have to spend 92 rubles per kilogram of sweets. The average cost of children's construction sets at the moment is about 1,300 rubles. At the same time, soft toys can be purchased for 730 rubles apiece, and a book for 364 rubles. Prices for gadgets such as tablets and smartphones have also increased by several percent compared to last year: In October, smartphones were sold

British Interior Minister invited France to send military if necessary the coast of France, if necessary due to the migration crisis at the border. The quote is from Reuters. “I offered France cooperation, the opportunity to send more officers, and to do whatever was necessary to secure the area [in the waters of the Pas-de-Calais] so that vulnerable people would not risk their lives by sitting in unusable for boat sailing, “she said. Britain and France will address the issue amid numerous reports of migrants drowning in the Channel. So, on November 24, a boat carrying illegal immigrants sank in the waters of the Pas-de-Calais off the coast of France. 31 people died, two survived, but their lives are in danger. At the same time, the French police allowed a crowd of migrants to leave the coast of France without hindrance in an attempt to swim across the English Channel

Tinkoff Shares Soar 6.33% Thursday, 25 November. Global depository receipts (GDRs) rose in price by 6.33 percent, to 7324.6 rubles apiece. The main trading session of the paper ended at around 7205 rubles per share (plus 4.6 percent). The company's shares win back the successful data of the quarterly report published the day before. According to him, TCS's net profit grew by 31 percent in the third quarter, to 16.5 billion rubles. The Moscow Exchange Index ended trading with a slight fall to 3947.82 points (minus 0.07 percent). The RTS index rose 0.31 percent to 1,665.74 points. The leaders of the growth of the Moscow Exchange's blue chips were TCS Group, Magnit (plus 2.55 percent to RUB 6,025 per share) and Polymetal (plus 1.52 percent to RUB 1,361). The most depreciated were the securities of Lukoil (minus 2 percent, to 6678.5 rubles), Novatek (minus 1.68 percent, to 1640 rubles) and

PwC: 87 percent of entrepreneurs complained about the conditions for doing business in Russia Russian entrepreneurs are dissatisfied with the conditions for doing business in the country. This is stated in a study by the international consulting company PwC, writes RIA Novosti. They named high taxes and bureaucracy as the main problems. The survey, conducted in October-November 2021, was attended by heads of large, medium and small businesses – a total of 1001 people. The previous survey on this topic was conducted by PwC in 2018. In the latest survey, 53 percent of those surveyed said that doing business in Russia was “rather difficult”, while 34 percent said it was “very difficult” (30 percent in 2018). Thus, difficulties in doing business in Russia were noted by 87 percent of respondents (in 2018, 88 percent said so). The greatest pessimism is observed among businessmen in the older age group, that is,

Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation: the former first deputy governor of the Ulyanovsk region was suspected of embezzlement from the budget Anatoly Ozernov on suspicion of embezzlement of funds from the budget. This was reported to “Lente.ru” in the department. The ex-official was detained in Moscow as part of a criminal investigation of embezzlement during the implementation of projects for the repair and reconstruction of administrative facilities of state authorities in the region. According to the investigation, Ozernov used his official position and attracted entrepreneurs affiliated to him to participate in tenders for the conclusion of government contracts. As a result, the cost of the work was overstated by 15 million rubles. The investigation intends to petition for the arrest of the ex-vice-governor. Ozernov served as the first deputy governor of the Ulyanovsk region from 2014 to April 2021.

Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki: Russia should stay with us because of the challenge from the PRC Russia should consider the challenge from China as the most difficult for the coming decades, if not centuries. This position was expressed in an interview with the newspaper Figaro by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. The politician called on the Russian Federation to stick together with European countries in relations with China. “The Russians should be with us on this issue,” the Prime Minister noted. Moravetsky also called Russia a country with which Warsaw would like to establish cooperation. “Russia is and will remain our neighbor, and we want to cooperate with it. But we do not want to be blackmailed, forced or conquered, “the politician said, stressing that Poland is ready for dialogue without aggression. Earlier, the Polish Prime Minister accused Russia of rising gas prices. In his opinion, the Russian company “Gazprom”

The international tourist exhibition “Baikaltour” will take place in Irkutsk from 25 to 27 November will run from 25 to 27 November. This is reported by “Interfax”. According to the first deputy chairman of the regional government Ruslan Sitnikov, the exhibition is being held for the 23rd time. Among the participants – Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Irkutsk Kim Se Un, Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Irkutsk Krzysztof Sviderek and Consul of Mongolia in Irkutsk Chulon Baatar. The exhibition will host round tables, a job fair, meetings with specialized educational institutions, and there will also be presentations of enterprises in the field of tourism. Earlier, on November 18 and 19, the interregional forum “Big Golden Ring” was held in Yaroslavl. According to the press service of the regional government, the event discussed tools for the development of tourism and management of tourism clusters within

Ministry of Internal Affairs: 17 people were detained in Moscow in the case of fraud with housing worth 140 million rubles. real estate and 16 accomplices suspected of fraud worth 140 million rubles. This was announced on Thursday, November 25, to Lente.ru by the official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Irina Volk. The special operation was carried out by employees of the Department of Economic Security and Anti-Corruption of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the investigation, members of the criminal group collected information about the deceased owners of real estate, and then impersonated buyers or heirs, registered the property for themselves using fake documents, and then sold apartments on the secondary housing market. The cost of each apartment ranged from 6 to 30 million rubles. The buyers found out a few months later that the deal was invalid and the sale and purchase agreement