This year marks a quarter of a century since the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. But even after 25 years, it turns out that we have not fully studied either the causes of the tragedy or the ways to solve it. “Interlocutor” tried to analyze the situation with the help of senior researcher at the Kurchatov Institute Konstantin Checherov, a man who worked inside the reactor for many years and still uses every opportunity to work at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant...

Between us, women No. 13, 2011-04-05

After some lull, the capital police again began to receive calls about planted explosive devices, Interfax reports. This time, the attackers “mined” the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station and the Northern River Station building. All operational services of the city arrived at the scene. Dog handlers with service dogs inspected the objects and the surrounding areas, but did not find any suspicious objects. In addition, the capital's mayor's office was also mined last evening.

Two events related to the demands of citizens were held in Moscow and the Moscow region. In the center of Moscow, on Pushkin Square, a rally was held against densification in kindergartens. The rally, which also advocated for improving the working conditions of teachers, was held peacefully and without incident. About 150 more people went to a rally on the Left Bank of Khimki against the cutting down of oak forests for the construction of a whole complex of high-rise buildings.

In St. Petersburg, the administration finally expressed its readiness to meet sexual minorities halfway. They are ready to approve the gay pride parade, provided that it takes place outside the city - in swamps and cemeteries. Activists of the local association “Equal Rights” appealed to Smolny with a request to allow a gay pride parade on May Day. However, by the time the administration responded, all city rally sites were already occupied by other demonstrators.

The nine-time national champions continued their winning streak, which currently stands at three matches. In the central match of the 7th round of the Russian Football Championship, Spartak Moscow beat CSKA with a score of 1:0 in the capital's derby. The only goal in the middle of the second half was scored by the red-and-white legionnaires - Brazilian legionnaire Ari scored from a pass from McGeady.

The UN Human Rights Council on the situation in Syria adopted a resolution condemning the use of force by the authorities against demonstrators. During protests in Syria, 62 people were killed on Friday alone. Russia voted against . The resolution was also not supported by 8 other countries, among them, for example, China. The adopted resolution provides for an international investigation into rights violations in Syria.

The matches of the 7th round of this day have ended. In the first of them - the main Russian derby - "Spartak " won against CSKA during an extremely inexpressive match. In the 78th minute, from the right corner of the penalty area, the Brazilian Ari struck an elegant shot that went around the hands of the Russian national team goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev - 1-0.

Two more Stanley Cup quarterfinal series began that night. First, Washington hosted Tampa Bay. The teams fought for the championship in their division throughout the regular season. As a result of such competition, Washington won the Eastern Conference. Visiting Tampa picked up surprising momentum in the previous series, beating Pittsburgh three times in a row while trailing 1-3.

At the World Figure Skating Championships, which takes place in Moscow, the competition in women's single skating has ended. Japanese Miki Ando won the free singles program. Her result is 195.79 points. Yu Na Kim from South Korea won silver, and Italian Carolina Costner rounded out the top three. The best of the Russians in terms of the sum of two programs was Alena Leonova - she was 4th, less than 1 point behind the third place prize. Ksenia Makarova ended up in 7th final position.

siriya.jpg The UN Committee, despite this, adopted a resolution The UN Human Rights Council on the situation in Syria adopted a resolution condemning the use of force by the authorities against demonstrators. During protests in Syria, 62 people were killed on Friday alone. Russia voted against . The resolution was also not supported by 8 other countries, among them, for example, China. The adopted resolution provides for an international investigation into rights violations in Syria.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev considers it necessary to distribute those convicted of terrorism or extremism to different regions of the country. Medvedev has already submitted a corresponding bill to the State Duma. In his opinion, it is necessary to avoid the concentration in correctional institutions of prisoners who pose an increased danger to society.

gei_parad.jpg In St. Petersburg, the administration finally expressed its readiness to meet sexual minorities halfway. They are ready to approve the gay pride parade, provided that it takes place outside the city - in swamps and cemeteries. Activists of the local association “Equal Rights” appealed to Smolny with a request to allow a gay pride parade on May Day. However, by the time the administration responded, all city rally sites were already occupied by other demonstrators.

The North Atlantic Alliance adheres to its standards NATO refused to enter into negotiations directly with Muammar Gaddafi. An alliance representative, who wished to remain anonymous, said that while forces loyal to Gaddafi continue to attack civilians, no contact is possible.

The Domodedovo airport complex is managed by foreign companies registered in offshore zones. The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation has established that the management of the Domodedovo airport complex is carried out by foreign companies registered in offshore zones. The agency issued a statement in which it explained that the created scheme makes it possible to remove the real owners and those who make management decisions from the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation.