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Nikita Tryamkin is a hockey player of domestic origin, acting as a defender. He is a pupil of the Ural hockey. It is known not only to Russian fans of this puck game, but also to overseas specialists. Nikita Andreevich Tryamkin is a dimensional hockey player more than two meters tall and weighing more than one hundred kilograms
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Not every songwriter manages to write hits that have not lost their popularity on the stage for more than half a century. Anatoly Sergeevich Gorokhov succeeded. His golden hit "The Queen of Beauty", which was first performed by Muslim Magomayev, is still included in their repertoire by contemporary singers
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Rebecca Romijn is a Hollywood actress, formerly a fashion model and a participant in many fashion shows. Perhaps her most famous film role is the role of the mutant Mystic in the X-Men series of superhero blockbusters. Model career and TV debut Rebecca Romijn was born in November 1972 in the American town of Berkeley, California
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Starozaslavsky Castle is the only partially preserved building of the castle complex of the 15th century, located in the old part of the city of Izyaslav in Volyn at the confluence of the Soshenya River to the Goryn River. History The construction of the Starozaslavsky castle in the 15th century is associated with the name of Prince Vasily Fedorovich the Red (*?
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Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov (1814–1841) is a recognized classic of Russian literature. He lived a short but very eventful life. Here are some facts from his biography that are not told about in school. Instructions Step 1 They say that when Mikhail Lermontov was born, the midwife who delivered the baby said that this boy would not die a natural death
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The sensational case of the punk band Pussy Riot is coming to an end. If no unforeseen circumstances interfere, judge Marina Syrova will begin to announce her verdict on August 17, 2012 at 15:00 Moscow time. The prosecution demanded a real imprisonment of 3 years for the troublemakers
The punk band Pussy Riot became known all over the world thanks to the unauthorized prayer service performed in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. After him, a criminal case was initiated against the participants of the action. On February 21, 2012, five girls at the altar of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior performed an act, which was then dubbed a punk prayer by the media
The problem of lack of communication is especially relevant for people with hearing impairments. For them, a fulfilling life becomes possible in the presence of certain conditions through which they can get to know each other. The world perception of a deaf or hard of hearing person is completely different from that of someone who does not have deviations in the auditory perception of the environment
Even before the start of the war, the German command was tasked with preparing for the organization of camps. In these camps, it was supposed to contain prisoners of war, racially handicapped persons, unreliable elements and everyone whom the Third Reich deemed unworthy of life under the "
"The Gulag Archipelago" is the most famous work of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, first published in 1973 in France. The book has been translated into dozens of languages and has been popular among millions of readers around the world for many years
The homeland is not at all a country where a person lives, but rather a spiritual concept associated with the perception of the world and the feeling of being part of something higher. It is not for nothing that poems and songs are dedicated to this concept, so many patriotic and lyric works have been written
The premiere of Kirill Serebrennikov's film "Treason" became one of the main events of the 2012 film season. The film by the Russian director was included in the main program of the Venice Festival. The very appearance of such a work was proof that serious psychological cinema is still needed by the viewer
Cinematography was created not only to rest the mind, but also for deep reflection. Lists of the best psychological dramas are created to ensure that people have a meaningful evening. Instructions Step 1 "Good Will Hunting"
Citizenship is the legal and political affiliation of a particular person in relation to any state. At the same time, a citizen receives the rights and obligations for his actions and being a part of the state, which is obliged to ensure the protection of the rights of a citizen on its part
For the first time the concept of "ghetto" arose in the Middle Ages in Venice. During World War II, several million Jews perished in the ghettos founded by the Nazis. Nowadays, this word has acquired a slightly different meaning. Now ghettos exist in most developed countries
Now they talk a lot about the dangers of the mat. Many people are sure that it is possible and necessary to do without a mat. Others argue that there is nothing wrong with mat, and read obscene verses to their children at night. If you decide to get rid of the mate, then most likely you belong to the first group, and, to say nothing, this is the correct position
It is very important to correctly draw up and promptly submit a petition to the court for parole, because this will determine how soon the convicted person can be released. It is necessary Criminal Code of the Russian Federation Criminal Executive Code of the Russian Federation Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation Instructions Step 1 Serve the term determined by the court, after which it is possible to file a petition for parole (Art
Gold is one of the hardest currencies in the world. It is in this precious metal that it is customary to calculate the amount of money that the state has. After all, gold almost never falls in price and is always in demand. One of the questions Russians are asking is where the country's gold reserves are stored and what is its volume
Striving for freedom, for independence in decision-making is a natural desire of every person. But can a society be truly free, or is it just one of the various utopias of being? The pursuit of freedom is a basic human need. However, can it be fully satisfied in modern society?
Usually, confinement in places of deprivation of liberty is considered as the most severe measure of restraint. But this is not the only option for being imprisoned. Another way a court can punish an accused or suspect is through house arrest
Small domestic clashes often turn into serious physical injuries, but it can be problematic to prove them in court. That is why court hearings turn into endless soap operas, tiresome for the judge and fraught with a new round of scandals for the plaintiff, defendant and witnesses
The reasons for expulsion from the country are illegal stay in it and the lack of a visa. To avoid deportation, you need to know the legal requirements and comply with the established immigration conditions of the state in which the foreign citizen is located
If you have had to conduct interrogation many times on duty, then you are probably familiar with the methods of conducting it. But, if interrogation is not such a common thing for you and you have to carry it out due to the presence of some circumstances, then read this article to understand the basic rules for conducting an interrogation
Interrogation is an investigative action when the investigator receives from the accused the necessary information on a criminal case. The investigator may summon you to his office or conduct interrogation on your property during an inspection, seizure, or search
The Russian sun rises in the Far East. And one of the most powerful organized criminal groups was born and baptized in the distant Far Eastern city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Obshchak was the name of a large criminal community. This powerful group was organized in the mid-1980s, and by the 2000s, Obshchak had become one of the most authoritative criminal organizations in Russia with connections at the international level