From a personal diary Photo chronicle of TASS With Gagarin, such an incident as with Columbus could no longer happen: he sailed to India, but discovered America. April 12, 1991. Friday. Maki Baikonura. Passed the thirtieth, hundredth year will pass - He will remain young for the young That deafening and fleeting, Like a thunder, Gagarinsky flight. The antennas that his star led, We have long remained yesterday. And the poppies of Baikonura have faded For the thirtieth time.

The organizers of the TEFI award approved new voting rules, according to which the number of experts from each founder increases to 150 people, and 150 independent specialists will also vote. This was reported by TASS with reference to Mikhail Shvydkoy, Chairman of the Partnership Council of the Industrial Television Awards Committee. “150 experts will be called from each founder, plus 150 independent experts will be formed by the NAT [National Association of Broadcasters].

Lawyers for Alexei Ulyukaev may demand that the article in the case of the ex-minister be reclassified to a lighter one after the testimony of the head of Rosneft, Igor Sechin, at an appeal hearing in the Moscow City Court. This is reported by The Bell, citing two sources close to Ulyukaev's defense. According to The Bell sources, during his testimony, Sechin admitted that Ulyukayev could not influence the results of the deal with Bashneft, although he promised to do so.

Drivers boycott the taxi order services Yandex.Taxi cars in the parking lot at the open highway. Photo: Sergey Bobylev/TASS Since April 9, taxi drivers, due to an increase in the commission, will boycott the Yandex.Taxi, Gett and Uber services. The participants in the strike refuse to use applications, and work with orders of local dispatch or “side”. Those drivers who refused to support the boycott are thrown with fake orders. The shares are held in Moscow, St.

After the inauguration of the President and with a change of government, the Ministry of Industry and Trade can be merged with the Ministry of Energy. This is reported by RNS, citing a source in the government and confirmed by two sources familiar with the situation. “Now the merger of the Ministry of Industry and Trade with the Ministry of Energy is being discussed. They want to create a separate structure for the electric power industry,” said a federal official familiar with the discussion.

President Trump sent a brotherly gift to President Putin Reuters President Trump sent a brotherly gift to President Putin. Although so far few people noticed him, in the coming days it will become obvious to everyone. Having abandoned the immediate blow to the Syrian army and the government infrastructure of Syria, Trump deliberately deprived his military tactical surprise, which is a key condition for the success of such operations.

There is an update The editorial office of Novaya Gazeta received comments mentioned in the material of the procurement organizer - the FSBIK "State Kremlin Palace" and the customer of the event - Rossetei. In the official comments, companies clarify the wording of Novaya Gazeta and explain: the event was held within the framework of the law. We give the text of the comments under the publication.

CIA Director Mike Pompeo said US strikes in Syria in early February killed "a couple of hundred" Russian mercenaries. Pompeo said this in the Senate at a hearing before his appointment as US Secretary of State, writes the Washington Times. “A few weeks ago, the Russians met a worthy opponent. A couple of hundred Russians were killed,” Pompeo said in response to a question about whether the White House was going to increase anti-Russian sanctions.

He always wanted to study, and was engaged even in those days when he could not turn over in bed from side to side, - the pain interfered Photo: Victoria Odissonova / "New Gazeta" On March 20, Yevgeny Kedrovsky called me, the father of the boy, to whom many of our readers helped in 2014. He said: - Sasha on the verge of deductions at the university. - How?! - I was amazed. Because I know: it is impossible to imagine a more motivated student.

The Russian national football team has set a new anti-record in the FIFA rankings, dropping to 66th place. This is three lines lower compared to a month ago, reports . Interfax In March, the Russian national team played two friendly matches, both were defeated by Brazil and France. The German national team leads the rating, and the top ten also includes the teams of Brazil, Belgium, Portugal, Argentina, Switzerland, France, Spain, Chile, Poland.

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office sent a request to Germany for the extradition of the key defendant in the so-called "cocaine case" Andrey Kovalchuk, Interfax reports citing the agency. “The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation in connection with the report of the NCB Interpol of Germany about the detention of Kovalchuk A.F.

Will there be a devaluation of the ruble: experts answer On Wednesday, the exchange rate of the dollar continued the rally of the previous days, exceeding the mark of 65 rubles, while the euro rose above 80 rubles. Over several trading days, the Russian currency has fallen in price by 10-12% - much more than could be predicted based on the US sanctions list published last Friday.

Zhuzha dog. Photo: Virta Foundation On April 14, the Virta animals Fund will hold an exhibition of its wards - homeless dogs. The goal, as the organizers emphasize, is that more than 100 dogs from the shelters gain the owners. To get acquainted with animals, play, stroke and take home any of them - you can this Saturday on a spacious platform in front of the main entrance to the Meridian Culture and Art Center.

The investigator offered Elena Bogatova, the mother of Ilya Shakursky, the person involved in the “Penza case”, to give an interview to the NTV channel in exchange for the fact that this would be “recorded in court” to her son. about this with reference to a message from the organization of the parents of the defendants in the Parents' Network case. writes Mediazona The film crew of the TV channel, accompanied by the FSB, conducted an interview at Bogatova's home.

The Moscow City Court upheld the verdict against the former Minister of Economic Development Alexei Ulyukaev, whom the Zamoskvoretsky Court had previously sentenced to 8 years in a strict regime colony, having found him guilty of taking a bribe of two million dollars from the head of Rosneft, Igor Sechin. The court only lifted Ulyukaev's ban on holding public office after his release. There are no more changes. Ulyukaev is expected to be transferred to a colony in the coming months.