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RIA Novosti: Russian foreign exchange savings in October exceeded the level before the pandemic before the pandemic, and reached $ 95.2 billion. This was told by the head of the analytical department of the bank BKF Maxim Osadchiy, citing data from the Central Bank, RIA Novosti reports. Foreign currency savings of Russians in October increased by 1.1 percent and reached their maximum level since January 2020, when citizens kept $ 96.1 billion in bank accounts. After the announcement of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2002, the outflow of currency from banks in the first month of the pandemic amounted to $ 5 billion. The love of citizens for saving in foreign currency has not subsided for the third month in a row: in August, the inflow amounted to $ 0.1 billion. in September – $ 1.4 billion, in October – $ 1.1 billion. By the end of October, current accounts

ATOR: cafes, restaurants, bowling and sports grounds operate in Pattaya Thai resort after border opening. They shared their observations with the specialists of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR). Despite the closure of a number of catering facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous restaurants, cafes, shops, markets work as usual. Billiards, bowling and sports grounds are also open to the public. Night bars and discos will not work until January 16, 2022. It is noted that restaurants and cafes are open until 23:00, but in them, unlike Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi, the sale of alcohol is prohibited. Shopping malls in Pattaya have re-opened zones for children with arcade machines, but playgrounds are still closed. Popular tourist attractions available to vacationers include the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Million Years Stone Park and a crocodile farm. In addition, Russians with children can visit the Underwater World Oceanarium, Ramayana Water

WABetaInfo: WhatsApp will allow users to respond to messages with emoticons The new version of WhatsApp messenger for Android will have a function that will allow users to react to messages , as well as receive notifications about the reactions of interlocutors. This is reported by the WABetaInfo portal. It is noted that in the new beta version of WhatsApp, users will be able to evaluate received messages using various emoticons. The function will be in the upcoming update of the messenger for Android, but the exact date of its release has not yet been disclosed. WABetaInfo clarified the information that the messenger is developing a similar function for iOS devices. Now, as the portal notes, WhatsApp has decided to launch it for smartphones on Android. Earlier it became known that WhatsApp users have the opportunity to hide some of their profile data from some contacts. The function that increased

In the capital of the Jewish Autonomous Region, Birobidzhan, an emergency regime was introduced due to heavy snowfalls due to heavy snowfalls in the city. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office in the Instagram account. The mayor of the city, Alexander Golovaty, explained that the decision was made following a meeting attended by the heads of management companies, utilities, carriers and representatives of housing and communal services. “According to forecasters, it will snow again tonight, people and equipment will continue cleaning highways. Tomorrow, on November 24, the buses will not work in the morning, “the message says. In addition, on November 24, classes in schools will be suspended, but kindergartens, institutions of additional education and sports clubs will continue to work as usual . Earlier, in another Russian city – Khabarovsk – a high alert mode was introduced due to snowfall and strong winds. The

Therapist Kathy Moss urged people to look at their skin more often and watch for moles watch the appearance of new moles. Their explanations are given by The Sun. According to scientists, being naked prompts you to look at your skin more often and observe the appearance of new moles. According to the publication, melanoma is the most common and deadliest form of skin cancer, which is why therapist Catti Moss from Northamptonshire, England, urged to check the body for new growths every week. She advised paying attention to moles that are asymmetrical, have jagged edges, change color, or become larger than a pencil eraser. In addition, avoiding clothing at home allows you to track changes in body appearance. Scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have found that having a little belly fat increases the risk of developing heart disease, even with a normal weight.

The Prosecutor General's Office referred to the court the case of the Moldovan banker Platon on the withdrawal of 126 billion rubles. Platon, accused of withdrawing 126 billion rubles from the country. This was reported to “Lenta.ru” in the department. Prosecutors approved the indictment, from which it follows that the defendant is charged with Articles 210 (“Creation and management of a criminal community”) and 193.1 (“Performing currency transfer transactions funds in foreign currency to the accounts of non-residents using fake documents on an especially large scale. money from Russia. They were joined by several more bankers and businessmen from Russia and Moldova. Thus, from 2013 to 2014, members of the organized criminal group, through illegal currency transactions, transferred 126 billion rubles from the accounts of Russian banks using forged documents. The investigation was carried out by the Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Plato is hiding

The Kyrgyz Embassy appealed to Russian companies with a request to let the Kyrgyz go to the polls November 28. An appeal to Russian organizations and companies was issued by the country's embassy. According to Kyrgyz diplomats, the upcoming elections to the country's legislative assembly are of great political importance for the development of Kyrgyzstan, and therefore they ask Russian employers to assist in the implementation of the electoral rights of the Kyrgyz. Related materials00: 01 – 7 October 2020 And the thunder burst out The Kyrgyz again smash the house of the government and the prison. Why do elections in the country end in revolutions? 00:01 – 4 August Fear and hatred in Issyk-Kul. Kyrgyz authorities are betting on nationalism. Will the Russians have to leave the country? The Kyrgyz do not need to go home to vote. The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan made sure to organize 16

Military historian Yulin: the armed conflict is beneficial to the Ukrainian and Russian authorities military historian Boris Yulin is sure. In a conversation with Lenta.ru, he noted that this is indicated by the absence of attempts by both sides to enter into a dialogue, although this opportunity still remains. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier that the implementation of the Minsk agreements is the best guarantee of security in the situation of the Ukrainian conflict. However, Yulin is sure: the Minsk agreements alone will not fix the situation. “The likelihood of a conflict is increasing” “The military confrontation will make it possible to write off internal problems for both the Russian and Ukrainian authorities – that is why they are pedaling this situation,” the expert is sure. “They tried to extinguish the conflict since 2014, so the Minsk agreements are definitely not enough to remove the threat of escalating into

Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia Bastrykin called for the abolition of the Unified State Exam and the revival of Soviet education the exam (USE) should be canceled, as “it's just some kind of torture for young people.” He stated this at the conference “The Role of Law in Ensuring Human Well-being,” RIA Novosti reports. Bastrykin also called for the revival of the Soviet school of education. “She was the best in the world, everyone has always recognized this, and our legislative proposals should be aimed at this,” said the chairman of the Investigative Committee. Earlier, Rosobrnadzor considered it unreasonable to completely abandon the USE, as this could reduce the quality education. “Unified approaches and procedures organized at the federal level motivate schoolchildren to study,” the ministry noted and recalled that the exam confirmed its relevance as an effective mechanism for selecting applicants for admission to Russian universities.

Armenian midfielder of “Roma” Henrikh Mkhitaryan rejected the offers of “Krasnodar” and “Zenit” proposals from Russian clubs. This was reported by Match TV. Krasnodar wanted to see the 32-year-old midfielder in their team. The owner of the bulls Sergei Galitsky got in touch with Mkhitaryan and invited the latter to play for his club. In an interview with the functionary, the footballer said that he plans to continue playing in Europe and does not want to move for family reasons. Zenit also showed interest in Mkhitaryan. The blues, whites and blues also faced the midfielder's reluctance to leave Europe. At the same time, Mkhitaryan may leave Roma due to difficult relations with head coach Jose Mourinho in winter. Mkhitaryan is known for his performances for Arsenal London, Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Donetsk “Miner”. He is the top scorer in the history of the Armenian national team with 32 goals