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TASS: KBM is modernizing the Chrysanthemum missile The Chrysanthemum anti-tank missile is being modernized. The Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau (KBM, part of the High-Precision Complexes holding of the Rostec State Corporation) is adapting the ammunition for use on Russian helicopters. This is reported by TASS with reference to the general designer of KBM Valery Kashin. A representative of the enterprise said during the EDEX 2021 international arms exhibition about work on improving the missile. “The Chrysanthemum missile is being modernized,” noted Kashin. The 9M123M Chrysanthemum anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) has become one of the most effective Russian-made guided munitions. The missile is part of the 9K123 Chrysanthemum-S anti-tank missile system (ATGM) on the BMP-3 chassis. Also, the ammunition is being adapted for use in the armament of the Mi-28NM and Ka-52M helicopters. Earlier, sources in the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the western strategic direction would be strengthened with the

Peskov: Putin will hold a meeting on the situation in the coal industry in Kuzbass on December 2 Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting on the situation in the coal industry Kuzbass on Thursday, December 2. During the meeting, the head of state will discuss the state of emergency at Listvyazhnaya, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted by TASS. The president's press secretary specified that the meeting will take place at two in the afternoon Moscow time. “Naturally, we are talking about an analysis of the situation with the accident,” – said Peskov.

Federation Council member Tsekov: Pfizer's vaccination on the border of Ukraine and Crimea looks like a PR stunt with vaccines against coronavirus Pfizer and Moderna looks like a PR move, Senator from the Republic of Crimea Serhiy Tsekov expressed this opinion in an interview with the TV channel “360”. On December 1, the Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine announced that Ukrainian checkpoints of entry-exit (CPVV) “Kalanchak” and “Chongar” near the borders of Crimea began to vaccinate against coronavirus with foreign drugs Moderna, Pfizer and Coronavac. A member of the Federation Council noted that, in his opinion, few residents of the Russian peninsula will take the opportunity to get vaccinated with Pfizer and Moderna. Tsekov stressed that the Crimeans have already sufficiently understood the issue of vaccination against coronavirus. According to him, many citizens will gladly vaccinate with the domestic drug “Sputnik V”. In addition, one

The Ivan Mozzhukhin Male Role Film Festival will last until December 5 “. As MK.RU clarifies, the opening ceremony of the cultural event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Penza Region Vladimir Karpov at the opening ceremony of the cultural event. often becomes “the starting point for the success of many actors in the country.” the last two years. Earlier it was clarified that the best works of Russian cinema, created by men, will be presented at the film festival. Alexander Pal, Konstantin Khabensky, Kirill Kyaro and Philip Yankovsky will compete for the victory in the Best Actor nomination. The festival will also select the best young artist and “King of the Screen”. Viewers will be asked to determine the best film in a Male Role and to award the most gifted actor with the Audience Award.

President of Belarus Lukashenko: Ukraine is under external control Today Ukraine is under external control. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said this in an interview with RIA Novosti. He spoke about the external leadership of the neighboring republic and accused the Ukrainian authorities of sabotaging his initiatives to resolve the conflict in Donbass. “The question is: why? Because they did not rule then, and even more so now, their country, “- explained Lukashenko. The head of state stressed that he was involved in what is happening in Ukraine not of his own free will, but at the suggestion of his Ukrainian and Russian colleagues. At the same time, the Belarusian president noted that even then he understood that it would be “hot” in Minsk. Lukashenka added that he intends to be with those “who want to save Ukraine and not turn it into a hotbed of aggression” against “ fraternal

University of Texas astronomers have discovered a giant black hole in the Leo I galaxy University of Texas astronomers have discovered an unusually massive black hole in the center – satellites of the Milky Way, called Leo I. Its mass is comparable to a black hole in the center of the Milky Way, which could change scientists' ideas about the evolution of galaxies and their nuclei. The results of the study are presented in an article published in The Astrophysical Journal. Unlike most dwarf galaxies neighboring the Milky Way, Leo I does not contain a large amount of dark matter. Astronomers measured it by assessing the speed of movement of stars located at different distances from the center: the faster the stars move, the more dark matter is in their orbits. This allowed us to construct a profile of dark matter in the galaxy, that is, its amount depending on

Doctor Kondrakhin believes that for the disappearance of COVID-19, the whole world needs to be inoculated with “Lenta.ru” possible scenarios for defeating the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first scenario, humanity will take full control of COVID-19 and the virus will become on a par with seasonal flu, the doctor believes, and emphasizes that this requires a high level of herd immunity. “The following situation will happen: with each strengthening of immunity, the activity of the virus will decrease, and it will result in seasonal flu in our country. That is, we will not have a large number of people entering the intensive care unit, “Kondrakhin believes. According to the doctor, with such a development of events, some of the people who already have antibodies will not notice the disease at all if get infected, the other part will carry the disease easily, like a regular flu. People who will still

27 percent of Russians will go to see relatives or friends on New Year's Eve January 9. This became known from a survey of the travel and travel service “Tutu.ru”, the results of which were received by the editorial office of “Lenta.ru” holidays to relatives or friends. The share of those who want to travel to one of the European cities was 16 percent, and 14 percent of the respondents named a trip to the country or the village as an ideal New Year trip. Another 17 percent of Russians said they dream of spending days off by the sea, but opinions are divided here: 13 percent want to visit Egypt, the United Arab Emirates or the Maldives, and four percent prefer walks along the coast of Sochi and Crimea. Also, ten percent of respondents would be happy to see the mountains, with seven percent want to go to the