Category: Russia

Shares in Tinkoff plummeted 7.85 percent on Monday, November 22. The company's shares on the Moscow Exchange fell to 6,537.6 rubles per share (minus 7.85 percent compared to the close of the previous trading session on November 19), according to the site data. On November 22, the value of most of the blue chips falls »Mosbirzh. Of the 15 companies at 13:15 Moscow time, only Yandex showed insignificant growth (plus 0.15 percent, to 5978 rubles per share), the rest were in the red. The Moscow Exchange index renewed its two-month low, dropping below 4000 points.

Zakharova: media publications about Russia's impending invasion of Ukraine are a mythologeme Ukraine, using for this the crisis with migrants on the Polish-Belarusian border, is another mythologeme. This is how the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova assessed such messages, RIA Novosti reports. “This should be treated like that. There are facts – show it, show it, we'll talk. If not, then it’s time to work on the mistakes on those nonexistent stories that have been wandering in the pages of the Western press for seven years with regard to Ukraine, ”Zakharova said. She recalled that earlier in Western publications Doubtful materials have been circulated repeatedly, saying that Russia is allegedly building tunnels leading to southeastern Ukraine, and is transferring its tanks there under the guise of humanitarian convoys. Earlier in November, The New York Times, citing American and European officials said that Russia was allegedly ready

The footballer of the Jikia national team on adding Karpin to the team's chat on WhatsApp: Defender of the Russian national football team Georgy Dzhikia spoke about how the team reacted to the addition of head coach Valery Karpin to the team's WhatsApp chat. His words are quoted by KP.RU. “It has become quieter there. Many even disappeared altogether. Previously, they wrote actively, but here once – and no, “- he said. Jikia added that he sometimes writes to the chat. “When [Dmitry] Barinov plays a central defender, I write that he became my competitor,” the player noted. Earlier it became known that Karpin will continue to coach the national team. According to him, he believes that he will be able to prepare the team for the play-off matches for the 2022 World Cup. Karpin was appointed coach of the Russian national team on 23 July. The contract with the

Actor Eddie Redmayne called the role of a trans woman in The Danish Girl a mistake British actor Eddie Redmayne, who played in the film Danish Girl ”the first transgender woman to undergo gender reassignment surgery called her role a mistake. This is reported by The Times. In the film by Tom Hooper, the artist will be reincarnated as the artist Lili Elbe, who in the 1930s decided on such a surgical intervention. Redmayne noted that he took on the role with good intentions, but now he would not agree to such a project. “Discussions about the frustrations associated with casting are related to the fact that not all people have the right to vote … There must be equality, otherwise this debate will never end, “- said the actor. Last year, Redmayne criticized writer JK Rowling, accused of transphobia. “As someone who has worked with both J.K. Rowling and

Doctor Evgeny Komarovsky: antibiotics do not suppress immunity and do not act on viruses taking antibiotics. In a post on Instagram, he listed common misconceptions about these drugs. In particular, the doctor refuted the widespread belief that antibiotics help fight viruses. “With viral infections, antibiotics do not work, do not help and do not improve anything except the material well-being of manufacturers and sellers of antibacterial drugs,” Komarovsky said. The doctor also called the opinion that antibiotics negatively affect the immune system as a delusion. “None of the modern antibacterial agents have a depressing effect on the immune system,” the doctor assured and added that the immune system is weakening due to the disease, which was the reason for the prescription of antibiotics. Komarovsky also warned that antibiotics do not have a preventive effect for viral infections. “Complications still arise, but they are associated with bacteria that survived after the

Tiffany & amp; Co unveils 578 diamond necklaces worth between $ 20 and 30 million at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. WWD reports this. This is a World's Fair necklace with 578 diamonds with a total weight of 180 carats. In addition, the product is adorned with a stone called “Imperial” weighing 80 carats. It is noted that the cost of the accessory is estimated from 20 to 30 million dollars (from 1.4 to 2.2 billion rubles). At the same time, the representatives of the brand did not disclose the real price of the necklace, which is available for purchase. Tiffany & Co began creating the jewelry in January, when it acquired the central oval-cut diamond, which was mined in Botswana. The stone became the largest brand ever bought for sale. It is known that it was cut and polished in Israel, after which it was sent to the

Italian Financial Guard detained 40 gang members from Nigeria for enslaving people Italian Financial Guard detained 40 gang members from Nigeria for money laundering aiding illegal migration and prostitution. This is stated in the message of the department, RIA Novosti reports. In addition, the criminals were engaged in the enslavement and exploitation of people. The operation covered several regions of Italy, and 600 employees took part in it. In addition to the detainees, a number of international criminals involved in the activities of a human trafficking network appear in the case. On November 18, on the Greek island of Lesbos, a trial began against 24 workers of a non-profit organization, who were accused of spying and helping illegal migrants. According to the prosecutor's office, the defendants in the case issued false documents to illegal immigrants, and also used fake military license plates to enter the restricted areas of the island.

UN: The collapse of the Afghan financial system will lead to an increase in the number of refugees According to Reuters, citing a UN report, the country's banking system was on the verge of collapse. The organization noted an increase in the number of people unable to repay loans, an outflow of deposits and a lack of cash liquidity. The combination of these factors puts the financial system at risk of collapse within a few months. The UN predicts colossal negative consequences from the collapse of Afghan banks. This development is predicted to increase the number of refugees in the world and lead to a migration crisis. The banks in Afghanistan were affected by the abrupt cessation of most foreign support after the Taliban ( Russian-banned terrorist organization ) seized power in the country on August 15. As a result, the country's economy was shaken, billions of dollars of Afghan

Residents of Yekaterinburg were offered to choose parks and squares that will improve in the future who need improvement. As KP.RU clarifies, in the future it is planned to hold a vote, during which five objects will be selected. Speaking about the initiative, Viktor Yurovitskiy, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Improvement of the Yekaterinburg Administration, noted that the vote should take place in the spring of 2022. According to him, proposals from residents will be accepted until December 22. “For consideration will be taken objects located within the boundaries of public lands – these are parks, squares, boulevards,” – he explained. At the moment, the mayor's office has listed nine parks and squares. In particular, in the near future it is proposed to improve the Engels Garden and the Summer Park on Uralmash, the park of the 50th anniversary of the Komsomol, the park within the boundaries of Patrice

A 58-year-old woman flying from Omsk to St. Petersburg died on board Russian woman flying from Omsk to St. Petersburg, died on board the plane. This is reported by REN TV. The 58-year-old passenger felt unwell on Friday, November 19, during the flight – the flight attendants provided her with emergency medical assistance for an hour. However, by the time of landing at Pulkovo airport, the woman's pulse could not be felt. The ambulance team that arrived at the scene stated the death of the Russian woman. Earlier in November, a passenger vaccinated against COVID-19 returned home to Germany after a vacation in Turkey and died due to coronavirus during the flight. A 51-year-old man was found dead in his seat upon arrival. It is noted that before departure, the traveler presented a certificate of vaccination, but the PCR test, made as part of a forensic medical examination, turned out