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GRU military intelligence on the invisible front

GRU military intelligence on the invisible front

The main sources of foreign secrets in the post-war period were the department "C" of the MGB (hereinafter the KGB) and the military intelligence of the GRU. Functions between them were divided, but the specifics of illegal work did not allow for a clear line

What is the atmosphere and why is it needed

What is the atmosphere and why is it needed

The atmosphere is the "air coat" of the Earth, as it is called, and life on our planet would be impossible without it. Those cosmic worlds where there is no atmosphere cannot boast of living organisms. This "coat" of air weighs 5 billion tons, and we take oxygen from it, and plants breathe carbon dioxide. Passing through it, the destructive hail of fragments from space is neutralized, and the ozone ball is our salvation from ultraviolet and other radiation. So what is atmosphere?

The Kem River is the largest in Karelia

The Kem River is the largest in Karelia

Natural reservoirs are one of the main we alth of the Russian north, the economic potential of which has not yet been fully used. Incredibly beautiful nature, almost untouched by civilization, provides ample opportunities for the development of recreational tourism. Of the almost 27.6 thousand rivers of Karelia, the Kem River is one of the most actively used for economic purposes

History of Petrozavodsk - foundation, development, emergence and interesting facts

History of Petrozavodsk - foundation, development, emergence and interesting facts

The history of Petrozavodsk is interesting and full of events. In less than 300 years of existence, it has gone through three stages of development: a factory settlement, a provincial town, and the capital of the republic. Each time the city changed not only its status, but also its face, architectural appearance

Arkansas River (USA): length, basin area, main tributaries. Exploring the river valley

Arkansas River (USA): length, basin area, main tributaries. Exploring the river valley

The main river system in North America is the Mississippi. But one of its largest tributaries is the Arkansas River. Where is it? What is the total area of its drainage basin? And how are the resources of this river being used today? Our article will answer all these questions

What is the largest desert in the world? Interesting facts about the largest desert

What is the largest desert in the world? Interesting facts about the largest desert

There are many deserts on the planet. But there are not so many really big ones among them. The largest desert in the world is the Sahara. It is located in northern Africa

Uzbekistan economy: success or complete failure?

Uzbekistan economy: success or complete failure?

The modern economy of Uzbekistan was born together with the sovereign Uzbek statehood that arose after the collapse of the USSR. Among the CIS members, this country was one of the first to enter the phase of economic development. By 2001, Uzbekistan managed to restore the Soviet level of production according to GDP indicators

The most unusual fountains in the world: photo with names

The most unusual fountains in the world: photo with names

The fountain is an integral part of urban art. In many parks, as well as in squares, you can find such a water composition. This may be the simplest jet of water that shoots up, but often the fountain impresses with the originality of its shape. Below are descriptions, photos, names of unusual fountains in the world

Classification of global problems of modern civilization and their characteristics

Classification of global problems of modern civilization and their characteristics

The essence of the concept of "global problem", the classifications of global problems and possible recipes for their solution will be discussed in this article

Choose a Greek name for the baby

Choose a Greek name for the baby

In anticipation of the birth of a baby, parents face the most acute question of choosing a name for their unborn child. In recent years, two trends have emerged in this area: fathers and mothers choose a native Russian name for their child, or they try to call it an original and special name. Names of Greek origin are very popular. It is about them that we propose to talk in this article

Pack ice: features, formation, distribution

Pack ice: features, formation, distribution

Pack ice is a unique natural phenomenon. It is observed only in the northernmost latitudes of the planet, in the Arctic region

Sea animal purple sock

Sea animal purple sock

Amazing sea animal - purple sock. Description and features of the animal. Where is purple sock found?

Viktor Loginov: biography, career, personal life

Viktor Loginov: biography, career, personal life

Russian actor Viktor Loginov, better known for his lead role of Gena Bukin in the series "Happy Together", continues his way up the career ladder. A father with many children and a decent family man never ceases to delight viewers with new projects and roles

Ferris wheel in Moscow. What is its height?

Ferris wheel in Moscow. What is its height?

This article will tell you in more detail about what these, without a doubt, decorations of any park represent. The reader will get acquainted with the nuances of their origin, design features, as well as record holders, among which, of course, there will be the main Ferris wheel in Moscow

Industry of France (briefly). French industry specialization

Industry of France (briefly). French industry specialization

Industrial production is the leading sector of the French economy. It accounts for more than 30% of the national GDP and half of all products exported by the state. Moreover, about 27% of all employed people in the country work in this area

Visit the Samara Zoo! Places for recreation and entertainment in Samara

Visit the Samara Zoo! Places for recreation and entertainment in Samara

Don't know how to organize your leisure time on your day off? Take your family or friends to the zoo. Samara is famous for many of its sights, but it is the zoological park that is one of the most touching and informative among them

Chrysanthemum Ball in Nikitsky Botanical Garden

Chrysanthemum Ball in Nikitsky Botanical Garden

For the 64th time, a wonderful Chrysanthemum Ball started in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden (NBS). In 2017, the exhibition features 37 thousand flower bushes. Most of them were placed in the arboretum in the form of a beautiful open flower, which covers an area of 773 square meters. m

Kish Island (Iran): rest, tours, reviews of tourists

Kish Island (Iran): rest, tours, reviews of tourists

Not many travelers have heard of Kish Island. Iran is generally not associated with a European holiday destination, and even more so with a beach destination. But Kish Island is able to turn over all the prevailing stereotypes about this Muslim country. Of course, the resort area has its own specific, Iranian features. If your vacation is associated with drinking or topless sunbathing, then you are clearly not here

Port of Odessa: basic information, history, activities of the port

Port of Odessa: basic information, history, activities of the port

Many are interested in the question of when the Odessa port was built. The beginning of construction dates back to the end of the 18th century, or rather, to 1794. Of course, the object was not equipped in one year. Approximately in 1905, he acquired a look close to his current appearance. If we turn to the history of the Russian Empire, then the port of Odessa occupied the second place in terms of the turnover of various cargoes. According to these indicators, at that time only the St. Petersburg Maritime Knot was ahead of it

The tarpan horse is the ancestor of the modern horse. Description, species, habitat and causes of extinction of the population

The tarpan horse is the ancestor of the modern horse. Description, species, habitat and causes of extinction of the population

The tarpan horse can only be seen in pictures and old photos, since the last individual on the planet died in 1918. Why did it happen that entire herds of these wonderful animals disappeared from the face of the earth? What did they look like? Can they be revived?