Recently, the international forum “For a Nuclear Free World” took place in Astana, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the closure of the world’s largest test site, the Semipalatinsk test site. The full historical significance of the decision made in 1991 has yet to be fully appreciated by our descendants.

“Head of the dermatovenerology department of the hospital. Jew. Bykov's best friend. He loves to drink, prefers cognac” – this is how Dr. Kupitman appears in “Interns”. In real life, Vadim Demchog, who plays him, is completely different. The other day, the “Greatest Show on Earth” will start on the “Culture” channel, where the artist will appear in the images of famous historical figures: Beethoven, Napoleon, Picasso, Vrubel, Dali... This will be a completely different Vadim!

The ruble exchange rate under certain circumstances may fall by 53% to 46.6 rubles per dollar. This forecast was made by the Development Center of the Higher School of Economics. It is also reported that the basic forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development, providing for growth of 3.7-4.5% per year, most likely will not come true. Lenta.ru writes about this

Today, all that remains of the ancient Celtic holiday is a set of funny, exciting traditions. Now on October 31, it is customary to organize masquerades, decorate the house with festive symbols depicting evil spirits (of course, to scare them away!) and throw noisy parties. Children especially loved this holiday. Invite your kids to decorate the house together by making traditional attributes with your own hands.

The TV project “About the Most Important Thing” was turned into a performance last weekend. Doctor Sergei Agapkin and actor Mikhail Polizeimako played themselves on the theater stage. After the action is “polished”, they will tour around the country. In the meantime, TV celebrities call an unsuccessful performance a run-through.

The decision of lawyer and blogger Alexei Navalny to join the organizing committee of the Russian March, scheduled for November 4 this year, is being widely and impartially discussed. Many people don’t like Navalny, primarily because the fight against theft and privilege can equally easily result in both a free and renewed Russia and a new Bolshevism.

In 2012, the Russian army will begin state tests of the fifth generation Kalashnikov assault rifle. According to a representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, based on the testing results, Izhmash expects to receive a positive conclusion and return to supplying the Russian army with small arms of its own production. Let us recall that the Russian Ministry of Defense refused to purchase AK-74 assault rifles, since its reserves are too large.

The leader of the Chaif ​​group was among the passengers on the flight that made an emergency landing in Perm on the morning of October 25. The Airbus A320 was heading to Germany, from where Vladimir Shakhrin and his wife were supposed to fly to Italy. Just a few days - according to the group's press secretary Marina Zalogina, the musician cannot afford more rest due to his busy schedule.

I know that my story will seem implausible to many. I wouldn’t have believed it myself if someone else had told it to me. But, as one famous TV presenter likes to say, life is more amazing than we think... First meeting Seryozha and I studied at the same school, but in different classes; he is five years older than me. We met under very unusual circumstances. At that time there was a magnificent apple orchard growing near our school. Among the fifty trees I had a favorite.

You will need wheat flour – 660 g egg – 1 pc. water – 400 ml beef – 400 g pork – 460 g onion – 1 head salt, ground black pepper - to taste Instructions Prepare the minced meat. Cut the beef and pork into pieces and pass through a meat grinder. Add salt, pepper, a little water, minced onion and mix everything. Place the sifted flour on the table and make a funnel-shaped depression. Pour 330 grams of water mixed with egg and salt (12 g), and knead a stiff, homogeneous dough.

British experts analyzed shoplifting in 43 countries and found out which products are most popular among thieves. It turned out that the leader in this “hit parade” is cheese of expensive brands. According to experts, more than 3% of this product supplied to supermarkets ends up stolen. The popularity of expensive cheese can be explained quite simply: compact packaging made of corrugated cardboard and a significant price - all this arouses the interest of shoplifters.

You will need pork chop – 1 pc. olive oil – 1 tbsp. l. onion – 1/2 head apple cider vinegar – 2 tbsp. l. cream 30% – 50 ml sage leaves – 2 bunches chopped parsley – 1.5 tsp. salt, pepper - to taste Instructions Season the pork chop with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and brown the meat on both sides (6 minutes). Place on a plate with tongs.

Former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin last week came up with his own anti-crisis plan. Many experts assessed this speech as his new sharp criticism of the economic policies of the authorities. Andrey Nechaev , ex-Minister of Economy of Russia: – In my opinion, in this speech, on the contrary, there is nothing drastic; his plan in no way claims to be a new platform for the country’s economic policy.

Last week, an Orthodox shrine - the belt of the Blessed Virgin Mary - arrived in the Northern capital from Athos. A delegation led by Vladimir Putin met the relic in Pulkovo Last week, an Orthodox shrine - the belt of the Blessed Virgin Mary - arrived in the Northern capital from Athos (Greece). In Pulkovo, the relic was met by a delegation led by Vladimir Putin. The prime minister was the first to venerate the shrine.

Autumn is a fascinatingly beautiful time, but often sad. Our task is not to succumb to weather provocations and by hook or by crook to protect ourselves and loved ones from the autumn blues. One of the most important places in the house is, of course, the bedroom. We spend almost a third of our lives there. That's what we'll do. You'll see - a few simple steps, and your bedroom will turn into a cozy island for rest and relaxation. Color range Take a general look around the room.