The events in Iraq and the "rise" of Asia dispel the myth of the superiority of Western values The Guardian , UK Martin Jacques, May 17, 2004 The moral superiority of the West was at the core of the Iraq invasion argument. In contrast to Saddam Hussein's brutal dictatorship, the "coalition" embodied the values ​​of democracy and human rights. The invasion of Iraq was the apogee of the idea of ​​the moral superiority of the West.

On May 11, experts from the Center for Strategic Research "North-West", scientific director of the Center for Strategic Research "North-West" Yuri Perelygin and editor of the journal "Russian Expert Review" Dmitry Yalov, presented possible scenarios for the development of the region to the administration of the Pskov region. / PAI On May 13, representatives of the Pskov region visited Novgorod in order to exchange experience in the implementation of the local self-government reform.

"The Independent" , UK Andrew Osborne, Moscow May 17, 2004 In Russia, a new scandal is brewing related to the income of the Russian political elite, similar to the one that recently took place in the EU. The reason for this was the wedding of the Russian Minister of Economy, held on a grand scale in the luxurious summer palace of Peter the Great near St.

The United Russia deputy group in the regional assembly loses in weight The United Russia deputy group in the regional assembly loses in weight On May 17, Deputy Chairman of the Pskov Regional Assembly, Gennady Podzozoev, announced his withdrawal from the United Russia deputy group. The formal reason for the exit was the disagreement of Mr. Podznoev with the decision of the EP deproup band to maintain scandalous changes in the regulation of the meeting, which we wrote in detail.

Iva Nova: folk music on "anti -people" instruments Iva Nova: folk music on "anti -people" instruments “Well, did you move away after March 8?”, The concert at the TIR club on Friday, May 14, began with such words. The St. Petersburg group “Iva Nova”, named either in honor of a certain mistress with the most common Russian surname, or in honor of the notorious city of brides in Russia, performed. Both of them could be sufficiently able to reflect the specifics of this team.

On May 16, Pskov, along with the whole world, recalled people who died from AIDS On May 16, Pskov, along with the whole world, recalled people who died from AIDS The third Sunday of May is a World Memory Day of people who died of AIDS. The annual tradition originates since 1983, when hundreds of candles lit up in San Francisco in memory of those affected by an almost unknown disease. On this day, we have the opportunity to express support to everyone who lives with HIV/AIDS.

The regional meeting checked whether the main regional "wallet" is correctly funded The regional meeting checked whether the main regional "wallet" is correctly funded The Control and Business Department of the Pskov Regional Assembly of Deputies began to verify the territorial road committee and the regional fund for compulsory medical insurance for the execution of the regional budget for 2003. Checks in themselves are not outstanding and are carried out every year.

The development strategy of the federal district for two years has been sleeping under the cloth The development strategy of the federal district for two years has been sleeping under the cloth In April, it was widely announced that the North-West Strategic Development Center began to develop a Pskov region development strategy for 10 years. And already at the end of May, the document will be submitted at a high meeting at the envoy of Ilya Klebanov.

Yuri Shmatov, Chairman of the Pskov Regional Assembly of Deputies: “I believe that if Deputy Igor Savitsky speaks about the illegality of subsidizing the alcohol industry in the Pskov Region, then he has such facts and they need to be checked. It seems to me expedient to create a parliamentary commission that will check the facts and give its assessment in order to stop unnecessary talk on this issue.” According to the PLN, May 13.

In the Gallery "Herzena, 6" an exhibition and sale of the Batik of Novgorod artists is opened The birthplace of Batik is traditionally considered the island of Java in Indonesia. Fabrics painted with paints were created there since ancient times, the batik was considered sacred and served as a talisman. In Europe, he became known along with beautiful oriental fabrics.

Pskov students are preparing to make the city in their own way On May 10, the second stage of the PLOT leadership movement (Profession, Leadership, Organization, Labor) began in Pskov, the motto of which is "Be the leader, not the follower." It will last until June 9 and is dedicated to the theme of the youth's vision of the city's future.

The State Duma deputy from the United Russia faction Yuri Rodionov was appointed curator for work with voters of the Pskov region The State Duma deputy from the United Russia faction Yuri Rodionov was appointed curator for work with voters of the Pskov region Last week, the United Russia faction of the State Duma approved Colonel General Yuri Rodionov curator of the Pskov region. Permanent questions: who is it and why here? The biography of Yuri Nikolayevich is a solid track record.

Medicinal plants on the Internet love Latin more Medicinal plants on the Internet love Latin more As soon as the surrounding nature grew up, crowds of people leaned with baskets into the forests, began to actively collect various roots and herbs. It is known that many plants have healing properties. If you have an obsessive idea to improve your health precisely with the help of plants, but you do not know how this is done, then you just need to look through the corresponding literature.

The sacred story of one "public toilet" The sacred story of one "public toilet" Thinking of making a publication about the deplorable state of the Church of Sergius from the head, the monument of federal significance is the second floor. XVI century, I decided to first check whether, as I told me, the dilapidated walls of the once cult construction of De-Facto were turned into a latrine.