Two researchers have found the landscape depicted by Leonardo da Vinci in his famous painting “Mona Lisa”. It is located in the mountainous Montefeltro region in northeastern Italy. The study will be published in December 2013 under the title Code P. The authors of the book are two Italian women who have been searching for landscapes since 2008.

Scientists from the USA have been studying this problem for two years. And as a result, they concluded that people are happier in the morning. By evening, the emotional state gradually worsens. In addition, scientists have found that the best mood is usually in winter - from December to January. The period of euphoria ends on January 16th - it is called the most depressing day of the year.

The black guitarist Jimi Hendrix did not know sheet music, so he implemented many of his ideas spontaneously, on a whim. At the same time, his songs, created over a short career (only four years!), became the anthem of an entire generation. The undisputed musical authority of the 20th century was one of the first to contribute to the explosive growth in the popularity of the electric guitar.

“Portrait of Praskovya Mamontova” by Valentin Serov and “Carrier” by Boris Kustodiev were sold at auctions in London for $2 million and $7 million respectively. Valentin Serov’s canvas “Portrait of Praskovya Mamontova,” which was put up for auction by the famous Russian collector from St. Petersburg Vasily Winterfeld, was purchased by an unknown buyer at a record price for the artist’s paintings. This was reported by representatives of Sotheby's auction.

The President of Belarus told the media that he knew about Vladimir Putin’s illness and expressed regret about it. The head of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, is very disappointed by the fact that Vladimir Putin will not be able to play hockey with him due to his unsatisfactory condition caused by a back injury. “ I know he has a problem. He loves judo. He picked up the guy, threw him and injured his spine ,” said Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

On November 27, 2012, Rasul Mirzaev was released right in the courtroom, sentenced to two years of restriction of freedom with a ban on leaving his place of permanent registration - Kizlyarsky district of Dagestan On November 15, prosecutor Andrei Sergeev asked to change the classification of the sambo wrestler’s actions to a softer one, Article 109 of the Criminal Code (causing death by negligence).

The Islamic movement Hamas has not claimed responsibility for the Tel Aviv bus bombing, which injured about 20 people. After the terrorist attack on a bus on a street in Israel, Palestinians from the Gaza Strip began to wildly celebrate this event. They fired their weapons into the air and distributed sweets to all the residents of Gaza.

On November 30, 2012, Russia completed the approval of technical documentation and funding volumes for the project to organize a multi-position intelligence information system (MRIS). The new global reconnaissance system is capable of tracking aircraft and ships at a distance of several thousand kilometers. Its work is scheduled to begin in 2013. MRIS data is classified, but the general principle of operation is known.

Federation Council The Federation Council is going to introduce age restrictions for participants in mass actions. Senators are discussing a version of the bill that would introduce an age limit for people who attend mass rallies and protest rallies. The Federation Council believes that such restrictions should be enshrined in legislation. When organizing a mass event, minors must coordinate their participation with the organizers of the event.

Brewers find themselves caught between two fires: on the one hand, there is a law according to which, starting from the new year, it will be impossible to work without meters installed on production lines. On the other hand, there is still no order regulating their installation... Beer producers are sounding the alarm: from January 1, 2013, according to the new law on licenses for the trade and sale of beer, they may have to suspend production.

Igor Nadzhiev celebrated his 45th anniversary on the stage of the capital's Variety Theater. Pop master Joseph Kobzon also came to the concert and commented on the scandal with Alla Pugacheva. In general, the celebrities who came, congratulated the singer, discussed everything - from the upcoming end of the world to problems in bed. Aziza needs a good lover One of the first to appear behind the scenes was the famous TV presenter Svetlana Morgunova.

The Investigative Committee of Russia continues to insist on Article 111 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, stating that Rasul Mirzaev’s crime was intentional. The Investigative Committee published a statement on its website. Members of the Investigative Committee were outraged by the verdict passed by the court in the “case of Rasul Mirzaev ” on November 27. They continue to believe that Mirzaev deliberately caused serious harm to Ivan Agafonov.

The Nikulinsky District Court charged Seymour Nabidaze, who shot at a wedding on November 12, with hooliganism. The press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Moscow announced the filing of charges. The 18-year-old Azerbaijani faces up to 5 years in prison. The investigation believes that Seymur Nabidaze , who was a member of the wedding procession, fired 5 times into the air on Academician Anokhin Street on November 12, 2012.

The authors of the sensational film "The Innocence of Muslims", which offended the inhabitants of Arab countries, were sentenced to death in absentia by an Egyptian court. Seven Egyptian Christians were sentenced to death.

While Pussy Riot members Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina were changing their lawyers, everyone and everyone quietly began to make money on the “pussy”... Recently, Pussy Riot members Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina changed lawyers. According to ex-pusek lawyer Nikolai Polozov, the agreement was terminated due to increased pressure on the girls: the colony administration prevented the lawyers from meeting with Tolokonnikova.