RUSSIA NEWS. Today, August 16, precipitation fell in Omsk, looking like artificial snow. The origin of the sediments has not yet been clarified. The Ministry of Emergency Situations received complaints from residents of the Soviet district of Omsk who discovered a white coating near their houses, which did not emit an odor. The operational services of Rospotrebnadzor and the city administration went to the scene, took samples of the powder and transferred them to the laboratory.

NEWS OF THE DAY. A mine collapse in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed dozens of miners. The causes of the tragedy, as well as the exact number of victims and injured, are not specified; it is only reported that, according to the official version, there were about sixty dead. Let us note that the incident in the Congo dates back to Monday, August 13, but it became known only now.

NEWS OF THE DAY. Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Landscaping Pyotr Biryukov refutes information that the government has abandoned the idea of ​​replacing asphalt pavement with tiled ones. This morning, August 16, information appeared in the Russian media that the Moscow authorities abandoned the tiles in order “not to spoil Sobyanin’s image.” This information was later denied by Deputy Mayor of Moscow Pyotr Biryukov .

Last week it became known that prominent human rights activists who had previously announced their resignation from the Presidential Human Rights Council intend to continue their work there. Ex-head of the council Ella Pamfilova comments on such a sharp change in decisions Last week it became known that prominent human rights activists who had previously announced their resignation from the Presidential Human Rights Council intend to continue their work there.

BUSINESS SHOW NEWS. Paul McCartney wrote a letter of support for the arrested members of Pussy Riot. “ I hope you remain strong and I am confident that I, as well as many others who believe in freedom of speech as I do, will do everything possible to support you and the principle of artistic freedom ,” Paul McCartney said in the letter. In his address, McCartney expressed hope that Russian authorities would release Nadezhda Tolokonnikova , Maria Alekhina and Ekaterina Samutsevich .

Perhaps one of the cheapest and simplest ingredients for homemade cosmetics is baking soda. With its help you can effectively care for your face, body and hair... Face and body scrub To cleanse your skin and make it smoother and softer, add a pinch of baking soda to your regular facial wash (or shower gel). Mix immediately before use and apply to face (body) with gentle movements. It is better to rinse off the scrub with cool water.

NEWS OF THE DAY. Ecuador's Foreign Minister claims that British authorities are threatening to storm the Ecuadorian embassy in London if Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is awaiting political asylum, is not handed over to them. In response to the threats, he noted that “Ecuador is not a British colony,” and confirmed the president’s intention to allow the country’s Rafael Correa to shelter Assange from political persecution.

FSB Lieutenant General Gennady Solovyov became the new president of the capital's Dynamo FC. As the head of the club, Soloviev replaced Yuri Isaev, who held the presidential post since September 2009 RUSSIA NEWS. FSB Lieutenant General Gennady Solovyov became the new president of the capital's Dynamo FC. As the head of the club, Soloviev replaced Yuri Isaev, who had held the presidential post since September 2009.

I heard that we are obliged to urgently install water meters at our own expense. Will housing office workers be able to demand that we install meters? Evgenia, Klin Olga Denisova, lawyer: - Indeed, according to the explanations of the Ministry of Regional Development of Russia, owners of premises in apartment buildings are required to install meters for water and electricity used before July 1, 2012, gas - before January 1, 2015.

Ivan had already been waiting for Volodka for half an hour in a cozy restaurant. He had already done everything that a waiting person usually does: he called Volodka, found out that he still had to wait at least forty minutes, got nervous, drank coffee and began to look at the visitors of this establishment. One man caught his attention - with a fashionable haircut, wearing an elegant shirt with barely noticeable stripes. He sat alone by the window.

The talented singer Andranik Aleksanyan, winner of the “Children's New Wave” competition, is ready to undergo surgery. But his mother wants to be sure that the doctors’ intervention will not harm the boy. In one of the previous issues (“Only Stars” No. 31, 2012) we wrote that Andranik Aleksanyan refused to have an operation in Israel. After this, the boy’s mother, Mila Aleksanyan, called the editorial office and explained that this was not correct information.

Marina Syrova, a judge at the Khamovnichesky Court, who will announce the verdict in the Pussy Riot case in a matter of hours, is now under state protection. She and possibly her family are provided with security. It is possible that this was precisely why the announcement of the verdict was postponed. And if this is so, then you probably shouldn’t expect an acquittal in this case. Paul McCartney was hopelessly late with his letter. And Madonna was late too.

The Moscow government has curtailed the program to replace asphalt pavement with paving slabs. All planned tile laying work has been cancelled, and the funds allocated for it have been directed to other needs. NEWS OF THE DAY. The Moscow government has curtailed the program to replace asphalt pavement with paving slabs. All planned tile laying work has been cancelled, and the funds allocated for it have been used for other needs.

Brilliant actress Judi Dench is due to turn 78 at the end of this year. What is the secret of her beautiful appearance and health? The Englishwoman lived in a happy marriage for 30 years until her husband died of cancer 11 years ago, and since then the actress has found solace in prayer in a large house where cats and dogs live with her. Judi Dench herself says that communicating with God helps her not only find peace of mind, but also maintain clarity of mind.

Surely everyone has found themselves in the situation of a fight with a homeless and aggressive dog. Our expert will tell you how to get out of this dangerous situation with dignity without being bitten. Andrey Skolis, 1st class rescuer, Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia: 1. When a dog attacks and barks, the danger is usually small. She simply scares you, driving you away from her territory.