Yuri Streletsky The Pulkovo Observatory opened in 1839 (then it was led by the outstanding astronomer Vasily Yakovlevich Struve, then at this post he was replaced by a son - Otto Vasilievich Struve). Later, already during the Stalinist repressions, many Pulkovo astronomers, including the then director Boris Petrovich Gerasimovich, were accused of participating in the “fascist Trotskyist-Zinovievsky terrorist organization” (the so-called “Pulkovo business”).

The modern interior design is a multifaceted integrated event during which a lot of nuances must be taken into account. Of course, it is important to consider the style of decoration of the premises and those moments that form the atmosphere in the room. It is no secret that now there are trends in use in the design of various elements of nature. The most striking example is the use of plants in the interior.

Vladimir Fenelonov (photo T. Morozova) Among Russian scientists who emigrated in the United States, there are several really great circumstances whose names should be remembered.

Grigory Yavlinsky. Photo from the site yabloko.ru At the initiative of the campaign headquarters of the Russian presidential candidate from Yabloko, who connected with members of the Academic Club “July 1”, several dozen scientific workers of the Russian Academy of Sciences met with Grigory Yavlinsky . The meeting was chamber both in terms of the number of participants and in the style of discussions. She took place in the small conference hall of the Holyy Tion Hotel.

Leonid Ashkinazi Scientific information for those who are used to receiving it are mainly already free. Moreover, serious organizations are connected to scientific bases, and for employees this is not worth a dime. At the same time, of course, a professional barrier arises, but friendships are smoothed out the situation-who will not respond to a colleague’s letter with a request to send something for work?!

Alexander Markov The most common reproach for the humanities - in impracticality (the philologist will not become a writer) - is not suitable for the book of M.V. Panov. The linguist legendary in several generations (1920-2001) explained that it needs to be added to the language so that he again became the language of poetry. Figures and jewelry are needed in the last turn: first - stresses, accents, the importance of knowing words.

Hello, the country of heroes, Dreamers' country The country of scientists! (From an old song) Alexander Fradkov A wave of categorical rejection by scientists of the accounting approach to science planning, raised by January letters of Fano, seemed to subside. “Suppressing a heavy sigh” and driving away the idea that they are half -scientists, people agree to switch to the share of the bets.

Last year, many countries of the world celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Russian revolution. What is this anniversary in our country for scientists-historians, society, state? These questions were asked by the participants of the round table “Reflecting on the scientific results of the“ anniversary ”year, which took place on February 6, 2018 in the international“ memorial ”in Moscow.

Natalia Reznik Spiders are dangerous predators and at the same time the desired booty for birds, amphibians, reptiles and slower spiders. The spider is defenseless in front of the predator. That he can only run away or hide. Is it ants! In size, they do not exceed small spiders, while biting, spraying with ant and even help, if necessary, cause. Therefore, there are relatively few people who want to enjoy ants and many mimic under them.

In her column “Against the Boycott of the Elections” on the Echo of Moscow website of February 8, 2017, Ksenia Sobchak spoke on the problem of voting and boycott. I quote literally: “ If you do not go to the polls, your voice will not only be stolen, but also - which is more important - you cannot be distinguished from those who just stayed at home, went to the country, spat on everything.

Dear editors! This release of my favorite newspaper comes out between two wonderful holidays, the first of which is called the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland, and the second - International Women's Day. Between, so to speak, male and female days. Obviously, colleagues, that where there are men and women, children sometimes happen there, so let it not seem surprising to you that I am not writing about the defenders of the Fatherland and not about beautiful ladies, but about children.

The Cinema is the Greatest Art Form Ever Conceived for Generations in Its Audience. That's What Itss Best. ROGER EBERT 1 Rebekah Frumkin The name of the American film “Intimacy” at one time was translated as “intim”, which is simply wrong. The usual Russian context of the word intimate is an announcement of the type "Do not offer sex." And the film is about another. He is about attempts to break through the wall of loneliness - in the absence of the best ways - through sex.

Scientific information for those who are accustomed to receiving it is, for the most part, free of charge. For those who want to get published, the situation is similar - there are paid magazines and there are free ones. Editors need money to pay for the production process, but online publishing has fewer overheads than paper publishing and is often more convenient. As for paper...

The other day, Putin submitted to the State Duma draft amendments to the law on the Russian Academy of Sciences. It aroused enthusiasm among some scientists, since the wording of the amendments hints at increasing the powers of the Russian Academy of Sciences. We tried to analyze the amendments, comparing the draft with the current law. We must warn you right away that our comment is very superficial.

Alan Kaluev Konstantin Demin Popular among aquarists, the Zebradanio fish ( Danio Rerio, English Zebrafish), which has received its name thanks to striped coloring, in recent years has become an effective model in genetics, molecular biology, embryology, pharmacology and, more recently, in neurobiology. For the first time, the American biologist George Streisinger (George Streisinger) became interested in this organism as a laboratory object.