The results of a survey conducted by the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion (VTsIOM) on September 1-2 indicate that a quarter of Russians are in favor of returning corporal punishment to the Criminal Code as a preventive measure. This topic was actively discussed during the trial of the notorious punk group Pussy Riot. Photo: ITAR-TASS As it turned out, 27% of respondents are in favor of introducing corporal punishment as a preventive measure.

Only Rostelecom suspended access for residents of the Omsk region to YouTube , said Kira Kiryukhina, an employee of the operator’s press service. Omsk Internet providers MTS OJSC , VimpelCom OJSC and the Omsk representative office of Zap-SibTranstelecom CJSC did not block the popular video hosting. Photo: RBC “Yesterday there was a temporary suspension of access to YouTube video hosting in Omsk and the Omsk region.

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho said after a 3-2 victory over Manchester City that his team had returned to peak form. Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho said after a 3-2 victory over Manchester City that his team had returned to peak form. "A very important victory because the DNA of my team has been restored. Real Madrid can lose, Mourinho can also lose. We could lose today and I would still be proud of my team.

Tatarstan investigators have completed the investigation of several criminal cases of violence against detained ex-siloviki of the Kazan police department "Dalniy". Tatarstan investigators have completed the investigation of several criminal cases of violence against detained ex-siloviki of the Kazan police department "Dalniy". The combined case contains 60 volumes and includes 13 victims.

Thomson Reuters Nobel Prize expert David Pendlebury, based on data from the Knowledge Network company, has prepared an annual forecast of likely contenders for the honorary award from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. This year's award could go to the creators of a manual on quantum teleportation or the inventors of a way to slow down a light wave to the speed of a bicycle, the expert believes. The award winners will be announced in October 2012.

Russian Education Minister Dmitry Livanov gave an interview to the Dozhd TV channel on September 18. During a conversation with reporters, the official said that Russian primary school educational programs are more effective than their counterparts in foreign countries. Photo: ITAR-TASS “After the fourth grade, our children read and count better than schoolchildren in any country in the world,” noted D. Livanov. When it comes to higher education, the minister remains critical.

Hackers attacked the website of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which today published cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, the Associated Press reports. “The site is blocked because it was attacked. It is likely that we are talking about a more massive attack than what happened in 2011,” said the editor of the publication, Stéphane Charbonnier. Let us note that a year ago the publication of similar drawings also led to the arson of the editorial office.

A zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in the Internet Explorer web browser - that is, a vulnerability that was previously unknown to information security experts. A zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in the Internet Explorer web browser - that is, a vulnerability that was previously unknown to information security experts. This was reported by Cnews with reference to The Verge. The vulnerability was first discovered by a specialist from France, Eric Romang.

LLC "Gorod" filed a complaint with the Federal Antimonopoly Service about the competition for the design of works for the reconstruction of the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg. LLC "Gorod" filed a complaint with the Federal Antimonopoly Service about the competition for the design of works for the reconstruction of the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg.

Zenit started in the Champions League with a 3:0 defeat from the Spanish Malaga. Zenit started in the Champions League with a 3:0 defeat from the Spanish Malaga. The official website of UEFA reports this. The match began with attacks from the hosts, who already took the lead in the 3rd minute. Spaniard Isco scored with a beautiful shot into the far corner. Already in the response attack, the St. Petersburgers could have equalized the score, but the expensive newcomer Hulk hit the crossbar.

The annual turnover of the market for the services of illegal carriers in Moscow is about 26 billion rubles. Deputy Head of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital Dmitry Savchenko told reporters about this today, September 19. Photo: RBC “According to the committee of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the annual turnover of carrier services is more than 38 billion rubles.

According to Rosstat, the income of citizens of our country over the past six months compared to the first quarter of 2011. increased by 10.7%. According to Rosstat, which was published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta, the income of citizens of our country over the past six months compared to the first quarter of 2011. increased by 10.7%. Prices over the same period of time increased by 3.2%, and the cost of housing in the primary sector - by 6.5%.

On Wednesday, indices in the Russian Federation tried to resume their rise on positive news from Japan, but Saudi Arabia’s sabotage made adjustments to buyers’ plans. Photo: AP On Wednesday, September 19, the Russian stock market tried to resume its rise from the opening of trading.

Deputies of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg adopted in the first reading the bill “On the transfer of state-owned property for religious purposes in St. Petersburg to religious organizations.” This was reported by the press service of the St. Petersburg parliament. The bill provides that the decision on the transfer, the drawing up of its plan, as well as the transfer of property itself are the responsibility of the city government.

St. Petersburg Zenit football player Roman Shirokov commented on the match against Malaga in the Champions League. St. Petersburg Zenit football player Roman Shirokov commented on the match against Malaga in the Champions League. Let us remind you that the St. Petersburg team suffered a crushing defeat 0:3, and before that they lost at home to Terek 0:2. The footballer's interview is provided by the official Zenit website. When asked what happened to the team, R.