Ksenia Petersburgskaya People go to Ksenia of St. Petersburg in any weather, ordinary and famous stand in the same line (photo ITAR-TASS/Interpress) For two centuries now, people have been sure: Ksenia hears our requests (photo ITAR-TASS/Interpress) They were more afraid of disobeying this simple beggar than the tsar, and the future Patriarch Alexy II sought her canonization. People come to her, a childless widow, to ask for husbands and children.

Vladimir Vinokur admits that he has such a strange hobby, to which he devotes time once a year for two weeks on vacation in Turkey. - Sports archery competitions are held there. And so I come, just take the bow and start hitting the mark. Lyova (Leshchenko - Ed .) calls me Robin Hood. I don’t train specifically, I’ve never done this before, apparently, in a past life I really was a shooter.

Show business news for today 11:00, February 18, 2012 Show business star Alena Apina tells how she manages to keep herself in great shape. “For many years, I have probably tried all the fashionable recipes and healing procedures,” says Alena Apina, “and I came to the conclusion that our body is not a fool either. And you need to focus on his signals, and under no circumstances force yourself. If he demands chocolate or milk, you cannot refuse them. Everything is good in moderation.

As elections approach, there are more and more discussion programs. But bigger doesn't mean sharper. The roles of those who (and why) are for or against Putin - and every talk show now comes down to this topic - are written out, the words are memorized. Improvisation, if it happens, is cut out. As a result, we get not an argument, but an imitation of it. Or did someone else not understand this?

RUSSIA NEWS. British heavyweight Dereck Chisora ​​has been fined $50,000 for slapping his opponent Vitali Klitschko during a face-to-face shoot. After the British boxer hit Klitschko, who was not expecting anything, the athletes were immediately pulled in different directions. Vitali Klitschko promised to take revenge for his boorish behavior in the ring. “He will receive an answer from me tomorrow in the ring. I think he is completely out of his element.

Australian nutritionists presented to the public a list of the most absurd ways to get rid of excess weight, recently recommended to citizens who want to lose weight. The lemon diet caused particular horror among scientists. They say that actress Demi Moore stubbornly sits on it.

In a year, the world will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of the great English playwright William Shakespeare. However, researchers are still at a loss as to why he died. Interest in the remains was fueled by the discovery in the garden of his house. During the excavations, scientists discovered 24 smoking pipes, scraped their bottoms and came to the conclusion: they contained remains of marijuana!

NEWS OF THE DAY. On February 18, 78-year-old Emperor Akihito underwent coronary bypass surgery. According to France-Presse, the operation lasted about 5 hours and was successful. However, Emperor Akihito will remain in the hospital for at least 2 weeks. Emperor Akihito was admitted to the Tokyo University Hospital on February 17th. Before this, a medical examination was carried out, based on the results of which the decision was made to undergo heart surgery.

They were more afraid of disobeying this simple beggar than the tsar, and the future Patriarch Alexy II sought her canonization. People come to her, a childless widow, to ask for husbands and children. Pilgrims from all over the country and celebrities stand in line at her grave in St. Petersburg in the heat, rain and frost. How did it happen that the wayward holy fool became the people’s favorite Saint Xenia of St. Petersburg, whose memorial day is celebrated by believers in February?

Maybe Nikas Safronov did not come up with the story of the rape of Rostov singer Mary Voskanyan himself. But the current scandal perfectly complements the shocking image of the Casanova artist. Of course, Nikas Safronov denies his involvement both in the fact of rape and in the fact that the love story was launched by himself to attract additional attention to the duck exhibitions. Scientists generally argue about which talent Safronov has more of – a gifted artist or a talented PR specialist.

NEWS OF THE DAY. In Latvia, on Saturday, February 18, a referendum is being held on amending the Constitution to give Russian the status of a second state language. As Interfax reports, the question put up for a national vote is formulated as follows: “Are you for the adoption of the bill “Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia?” There are two answers to it on the ballot: “for” and “against”, one of which the voter has to choose.

RUSSIA NEWS. The Far Eastern Investigation Department for Transport of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation opened a criminal case into the accident with the Karakumneft tanker, which ran aground near the island of Iturup (Middle Kuriles).

Russian film star Alena Khmelnitskaya shared the secret of her slimness. “If I notice “floating” kilograms, I limit myself in nutrition, but I do it cunningly,” says actress Alena Khmelnitskaya. – I allow myself to eat everything, but no more than two or three spoons. The main thing is not to announce this anywhere or to anyone, so as not to be persuaded, especially when visiting or in a restaurant.

NEWS OF THE DAY. Syrian soldiers opened fire on a funeral procession in Damascus on February 18 The Syrian military opened fire on a funeral procession in Damascus on February 18. At least four people were wounded in the shooting, according to Reuters, while AFP reported several deaths. There is no exact data on their number. Let us recall that mass demonstrations demanding Assad’s resignation took place on February 17 not only in Damascus, but also in many cities in Syria.

Lard is very useful for maintaining the internal strength of the body. Nutritionists advise eating lard along with side dishes and seasonings - antioxidants: vegetables, hot spices, adjika, vinegar. For those who lead a sedentary lifestyle, it is beneficial to consume up to 30 g of lard per day. And if you are already worried about extra pounds, then your lard consumption should be limited to 10 g per day.