Senator Vadim Tyulpanov believes that the Americans acted “disgustingly undemocratic” The list of those blocked included Russians Vladislav Surkov, Sergei Glazyev, Leonid Slutsky, Andrei Klishas, ​​Valentina Matvienko, Dmitry Rogozin and Elena Mizulina, as well as Ukrainians, former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, President of the Republic of Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov and Prime Minister of Crimea Sergei Aksenov.

Yesterday I myself observed how some compatriots passionately and completely sincerely rejoiced at the annexation of Crimea. Without leaving the TV screens (luckily it’s a day off), counting every percent of those who voted with such greed, as if it were an increase in their own salary. Rejoicing at the occasion of this unexpected territorial growth of power, as if the border between Russia and the peninsula would lie exactly along the street (alley, avenue) where their house stands.

The Smolny press service reported today on how the collection of humanitarian aid went for those who are not suffering any disaster Collected: 2190 kg of food, 126 sets of bed linen, 357 personal hygiene sets, 515 liters of bottled water and 76,350 rubles were transferred. Humanitarian aid collection points continue to operate.

Photographer Lena Samoilenko talks about how the referendum took place in Crimea. Referendum Day in Simferopol is presented as a holiday. Music is playing at polling stations. I heard the group "Lyube" and "Victory Day". The host of the Crimean Spring friendship festival urges Crimeans not to make a mistake in their choice and promises a grand evening concert with the participation of top Russian pop stars.