TELEVISION For five days, our correspondent ate the "green peas" of NTV, wanting to find out from the news programs of the fourth channel what was happening within the homeland and beyond its borders. Abroad won with a clear advantage: in the States - a hurricane, in ... For five days, our correspondent ate the "green peas" of NTV, wanting to find out from the news programs of the fourth channel what was happening within the homeland and beyond its borders.

DETAILS August began with "velvet riots". Everyone rebelled against the abolition of benefits: Yabloko threw paint at Andropov, Chernobyl victims “went” to Moscow, trade unions went on strike, Komsomol members were starving. The Limonovites turned out to be the most daring - they seized the Ministry of Health ... August began with "velvet riots".

FINANCE Doomsday for insurers. The head of the Federal Insurance Supervision Service (FSIS), Ilya Lomakin-Rumyantsev, signed an order to revoke the licenses of 151 insurance companies at once. In fact, this is not the limit - according to forecasts, "the death toll" ... Doomsday for insurers. The head of the Federal Insurance Supervision Service (FSIS), Ilya Lomakin-Rumyantsev, signed an order to revoke the licenses of 151 insurance companies at once.

REACTION I read a letter from the writer Uspensky E.N. “The answer of forty“ resuscitators ”. Let me explain. A letter signed by forty multipliers was sent to the Olympic Committee. The letter proves that the author of the Cheburashka doll is an artist... I read a letter from the writer Uspensky E.N. “The answer of forty“ resuscitators ”. Let me explain. A letter signed by forty multipliers was sent to the Olympic Committee.

SPORTS Contrary to the famous Mandelstam quatrain, “The Greeks bonded Elena along the waves. Well, to us - with cold foam - on the lips, ”the Greeks, obviously, bonded not only Elena. At least, the Athenians who remained in Athens for the duration of the Olympics say ... Contrary to the famous Mandelstam quatrain, “The Greeks bonded Elena along the waves. Well, to us - with cold foam - on the lips, ”the Greeks, obviously, bonded not only Elena.

TOP PERSONS Kakha Avtandilovich Bendukidze is a former Russian oligarch. Former CEO of the United Machine-Building Plants (Uralmash-Izhora group). In the spring of this year, I received an offer from the new President of Georgia, Mikhail ... Kakha Avtandilovich Bendukidze is a former Russian oligarch. Former CEO of the United Machine-Building Plants (Uralmash-Izhora group).

DETAILS On August 17, independent political organizations "Autonomous Action", "Rainbow Keepers" and the Moscow Union of Radical Artists held an unsanctioned rally in support of journalist Alexei Cherepanov. Three months ago, the Krasnodar... On August 17, independent political organizations Autonomous Action, Rainbow Keepers and the Moscow Union of Radical Artists held an unsanctioned rally in support of journalist Alexei Cherepanov.

TECHNOLOGIES Moscow is introducing the so-called "Chinese method" of combating the illegal posting of ads at ground transport stops. The essence of the method lies in the fact that the phones indicated in the ads are set to auto-dial with an interval of ... Moscow is introducing the so-called "Chinese method" of combating the illegal posting of ads at ground transport stops.

OUR DATES Exactly thirteen years ago, on August 18, 1991, I flew to Tbilisi on a business trip from Ogonyok. Zviad was fierce with his army of "black tights" - "dedrioni"; Revaz Chkhikvadze, Eldar Shengelaya and a whole galaxy of cultural figures... Exactly thirteen years ago, on August 18, 1991, I flew to Tbilisi on a business trip from Ogonyok.

CULTURAL LAYER Our youth considers it prestigious to be a fan of something. Sea of ​​options: from show business to political leaders. Moreover, it is drawn mainly to what is abroad. No, I am not opposed to cosmopolitanism and universal brotherhood. I'm for Soyuzmultfilm... Our youth considers it prestigious to be a fan of something. Sea of ​​options: from show business to political leaders. Moreover, it is drawn mainly to what is abroad.

CIRCUMSTANCES Mr. Zurabov's office is preparing a new large-scale project — healthcare reform will begin in Russia next year. So far, no one has seen the final text of the bill. But the main content is known. The main thing in the text of the law will be ... Mr. Zurabov's office is preparing a new large-scale project — healthcare reform will begin in Russia next year. So far, no one has seen the final text of the bill. But the main content is known.

PEOPLE There are 11 million disabled people in Russia. Even if statistics are to be believed, 80% of them do not work; they sit at home, and in the summer - in dachas (the city is inaccessible to many of them: not everywhere there are ramps, there are no “talking traffic lights” and buses with a running ... There are 11 million disabled people in Russia.

MOSCOW OBSERVER It has been announced that on August 23 a street in Moscow will be named after Kadyrov - to perpetuate his memory here, and not only in Chechnya. It has not been announced that “Kadyrov Street” is a direct order from Putin. Let's unscrew the film back to understand what ... It was announced that on August 23, a street in Moscow would be named after Kadyrov - to perpetuate his memory here, and not only in Chechnya.

BEHIND THE WHEEL Although you can visit it yourself in Tretyakovskiy passage. Everyone is allowed in there. You just need to overcome the feeling of your own insolvency. And to push the black door, on which there is not even a “pull” or “push” sign, everything is so strict .... Although you can visit it yourself in Tretyakovskiy passage. Everyone is allowed in there. You just need to overcome the feeling of your own insolvency.

COMPANY NEWS It seems that Yukos has the only tool left to put pressure on the government - the threat of its own bankruptcy. The company provides a fifth of Russian oil exports, and its stop will inevitably affect the budget. Therefore, the words of the financial ... It seems that Yukos has the only tool left to put pressure on the government - the threat of its own bankruptcy. The company provides a fifth of Russian oil exports, and its stop will inevitably affect the budget.