Natalia Rostova about the biography of Mikhail Lesin Photo: Ilya Talev / RIA Novosti / Leta On November 5, the former Minister of Press, one of the most influential and ambiguous media managers of Russia, Mikhail Lesin, died. His body was found in the Washington Hotel The Dupont Circle Hotel. Lesin was one of the main architects of the system in which independent media - especially when it comes to television - is denied the right to exist.

The Russian budget has funds to compensate airlines that have been banned from flying to Egypt since November 6. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich. He added that the decision on payments has not yet been made. “Naturally, we will evaluate the additional costs of airlines, they are, and the calculations will be presented within the next two days approximately. We always have the necessary reserves in the budget for such purposes.

The spread of the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone has stopped. This was stated by experts from the World Health Organization. According to the organization, the last case of infection was recorded 42 days ago. 42 days is two incubation periods for the Ebola virus. Sierra Leone is now entering a period of heightened surveillance that will last until February 2016. During this time, WHO specialists will monitor all cases of infection to prevent the spread of the virus.

The Ministry of Labor advised employers to consider the inability to return from Egypt as a valid reason for not showing up for work. For tourists who cannot fly out of Egypt due to the cancellation of flights, it is recommended that no disciplinary action be taken.

Photo: Natalia Krasilnikova / PhotoxPress Scientists convicted the Bubachi bear from the Moscow Zoo in manipulating visitors. The features of the behavior of the bears are described in the Zoo report for 2014 (. PDF ). Zoologists became interested in the behavior of the bears that asked for food from visitors. Observing animals, scientists came to the conclusion that they do this not from hunger, but in order to improve their mood.

Video interview Raifa Fains and Naomi Harris "Medusa": Premiere "007: Spectrum" Photo: Sergey Ilnitsky / EPA / Leta In Russia, the premiere of the new picture of the British agent James Bond “007: Spectrum” took place on November 6. Actors Rape Feins, Naomi Harris and Batista Wrestler, who starred in the film, flew to present a picture to Moscow.

Five-month-old Umarali Nazarov died from a viral infection that developed over several days and ended with serious complications. This is stated in the conclusion of the forensic experts, made on the basis of a three-week investigation. Doctors explained that the virus did not develop in Umarali in one day, as it affected the respiratory, cardiac and gastrointestinal systems. The disease is not amenable to visual diagnosis, and the child could get an infection even in the womb.

The export of Russian tourists from Egypt will be carried out by the same 13 airlines that were supposed to take tourists on vacation. This was stated by the press secretary of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (PCT) Irina Tyurina. According to Tyurina, planes will fly there empty, and back with passengers. Those tourists who will not be able to fly to Egypt in the near future will have the opportunity to realize their tours during the year.

Frame: dillydallyvevo / youtube Kelela - Hallucinogen The futuristic pop of the American Kella is made on the principle of "less means more." Where some Beyoncé would have an orchestra, Kella leaves only a voice, a modest synthesizer and a broken bit, now and then calming down; Songs from this acquire marginal laconicism and straightforwardness.

Washington police discovered the body of the former head of Gazprom Media, Mikhail Lesin, on Thursday, the day before his death became known to the Russian media. The police of the District of Columbia with the assistance of the Russian Embassy are investigating the circumstances of the death of Mikhail Lesin. Lesin was found dead in a room at The DuPont Circle Hotel in Washington on the morning of November 5.

Pussy Riot and protest art - in the film Eugene Mitta Short: "Speech and punishment" The Artdokfest documentary festival in December 2015 will be held in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Three times a week, the President of the festival Vitaly Mansky tells at Medusa about the paintings participating in the competition. In the next issue, the director represents the film “Speech and Punishment” by Evgeny Mitta (Russia, 2015).

There are about 80,000 Russian tourists in Egypt. This was stated by the head of Rostourism Oleg Safonov. Most (about 79 thousand) are located in resorts in Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. On the eve of Russia, on the recommendation of the head of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, Director of the FSB Alexander Bortnikov, suspended flights to Egypt until the causes of the crash of the Metrojet A321 airliner are clarified.

In Ukraine, the law "On the National Police" came into force, abolishing the police from November 7, 2015. As the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov wrote on Facebook, a transitional period is envisaged in the process of replacing the police with the police: some of the current police officers will be appointed “temporarily acting” to positions in the relevant police bodies. In the future, all employees will have to pass certification for work in the police.

The first planes for Russian tourists went to Egypt from St. Petersburg on the night of November 7, said Galina Gromova, press secretary of the city committee for tourism development. According to her, a working group has been created to organize the export of tourists, and interaction with all tour operators has been ensured.

In Singapore, a meeting was held between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Ma Ying-jeou. The leaders of the two states met for the first time since 1949. The politicians shook hands and made press statements. The head of China said that the two countries are part of the same family, and no force is able to separate them.