tass--2020-08-06--Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed rail to run first train in December 2026

`` We plan to launch HSR in December 2026 , '' he said , answering the corresponding question .
MOSCOW , August 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Transport Ministry expects the Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed railway ( HSR ) to run the first train in December 2026 , Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Tokarev said in an interview with TASS .
Eurasia high speed railway from Germany to China can be built by 2026 According to him , the project is cost effective , can break-even after the first full year of operation - in 2027 , and will start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operation , in 2031 .
`` Moscow-St. Petersburg is one of the most popular destinations for travel by rail .
Over the past year , there was a steady growth in traffic volumes - 104 % against the level of 2018 .
The route remained in demand at the beginning of 2020 , '' Tokarev said .
The decrease in passenger traffic in the period from March to June is a consequence of restrictive measures imposed due to an unfavorable epidemiological situation , he added .
The deputy transport minister also said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the fourth year of operation of the HSR between Moscow and St. Petersburg , the total passenger traffic will be 23.3 million people , the dynamics of passenger traffic is estimated at an average of +1.7 % per year , and these are `` serious indicators.
`` Tokarev noted that the high-speed railway will not be intended for freight traffic .
`` The schedule of high-speed trains , which will meet the demand from passengers , as well as a number of technical features , will not allow the use of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it should be noted that putting the high-speed rail into operation will free the main passage of the Oktyabrskaya railway .
It will become possible to used for shipment of cargos between Moscow and the ports of St. Petersburg .
A similar situation is developing with the Central and Petersburg transport hubs , '' he said .
That means that the construction and commissioning of the high-speed highway will increase the capacity of the existing infrastructure , the deputy minister concluded .
In April 2019 , Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ railway line project .
The cost of the Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed railway line construction was preliminarily estimated at 1.5 trillion rubles ( $ 20 bln ) as announced in June 2019 by Maksim Akimov who was then Russia ’ s Deputy Prime Minister .
On Thursday , Tokarev said that the cost of the Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed railway line construction is preliminarily estimated at 1.7 trillion rubles ( $ 23.2 bln ) .

"We plan to launch HSR in December 2026," he said, answering the corresponding question.
MOSCOW, August 6. /TASS/. Russia’s Transport Ministry expects the Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed railway (HSR) to run the first train in December 2026, Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Tokarev said in an interview with TASS.
Eurasia high speed railway from Germany to China can be built by 2026
According to him, the project is cost effective, can break-even after the first full year of operation - in 2027, and will start making profit in the fifth year of operation, in 2031.
"Moscow-St. Petersburg is one of the most popular destinations for travel by rail. Over the past year, there was a steady growth in traffic volumes - 104% against the level of 2018. The route remained in demand at the beginning of 2020," Tokarev said.
The decrease in passenger traffic in the period from March to June is a consequence of restrictive measures imposed due to an unfavorable epidemiological situation, he added.
The deputy transport minister also said that, according to the available calculations, in the fourth year of operation of the HSR between Moscow and St. Petersburg, the total passenger traffic will be 23.3 million people, the dynamics of passenger traffic is estimated at an average of +1.7% per year, and these are "serious indicators. "
Tokarev noted that the high-speed railway will not be intended for freight traffic.
"The schedule of high-speed trains, which will meet the demand from passengers, as well as a number of technical features, will not allow the use of the high-speed railroad for freight traffic. However, it should be noted that putting the high-speed rail into operation will free the main passage of the Oktyabrskaya railway. It will become possible to used for shipment of cargos between Moscow and the ports of St. Petersburg. A similar situation is developing with the Central and Petersburg transport hubs," he said.
That means that the construction and commissioning of the high-speed highway will increase the capacity of the existing infrastructure, the deputy minister concluded.
In April 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the start of designing the Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed railway line project.
The cost of the Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed railway line construction was preliminarily estimated at 1.5 trillion rubles ($20 bln) as announced in June 2019 by Maksim Akimov who was then Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister.
On Thursday, Tokarev said that the cost of the Moscow-St. Petersburg high-speed railway line construction is preliminarily estimated at 1.7 trillion rubles ($23.2 bln).


tass--2020-08-06--Enhanced Technologies Help Merchants Deliver a More Intelligent Live Streaming Experience

SHENZHEN , China , Aug. 6 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Developer Webinar was held today to unveil an enhanced live e-commerce solution .
With global e-commerce sales increasing from $ 2.39 trillion in 2018 to $ 3.46 trillion in 2019 [ i ] , and as more retailers and consumers look to online streaming to sell and buy , live e-commerce is expected to represent a larger chunk of the retail sector .
Huawei 's innovative solution is designed to help developers unlock more opportunities in the rapidly-growing e-commerce industry , and enabling retailers to host superior live streaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more immersive .
Live streaming has a far more successful customer conversion rate compared to traditional e-commerce , and is more effective at activating sales and building loyalty .
`` The pandemic forces us , as consumers , to change our behaviors due to lockdowns and restrictions .
Online demand is flourishing with a greater variety of products and categories online .
Digital has become the core business of every type of industry . ''
said Dafiti 's Head of Product and Business Intelligence , Roosevelt Nascimento , one of the spokespersons of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ streaming solution , Huawei 's device virtualization kit enables camera devices become the extra camera of the smartphone and allows easy switching between cameras with one click on the host 's phone .
Products can be displayed from multiple angles and in engaging ways .
The technology is cost efficient and can be easily operated from a single device .
The solution also integrates HUAWEI HiAI to enhance the e-commerce live streaming experience by enabling scenario-based sales .
With real-time backdrop processing , digital backdrop replacements are made possible according to different scenarios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ product demonstrations .
With Huawei 's AR capabilities integrated in live streaming , products can be displayed in an even clearer way : for example , the internal structure of smartphones can be displayed to demonstrate the detailed design and craftsmanship .
On top of that , considering the interruption brought by frame freezing could be really annoying during live streaming , Huawei 's enhanced 5G and Wi-Fi capabilities can reduce latency and increase download speed to ensure a more reliable and faster live streaming experience .
These technologies combine to make e-commerce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and professional for everyday users .
The online webinar unveiled the `` Pilot Collaboration Program '' that designed to support developers who are keen to build more advanced live streaming solutions .
Huawei will fund five global partners and help them unlock more business opportunities in e-commerce live streaming with the innovative HMS Core .

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Developer Webinar was held today to unveil an enhanced live e-commerce solution.
With global e-commerce sales increasing from $2.39 trillion in 2018 to $3.46 trillion in 2019[i], and as more retailers and consumers look to online streaming to sell and buy, live e-commerce is expected to represent a larger chunk of the retail sector. Huawei's innovative solution is designed to help developers unlock more opportunities in the rapidly-growing e-commerce industry, and enabling retailers to host superior live streaming experiences: easier, faster, and more immersive.
Live streaming has a far more successful customer conversion rate compared to traditional e-commerce, and is more effective at activating sales and building loyalty. "The pandemic forces us, as consumers, to change our behaviors due to lockdowns and restrictions. Online demand is flourishing with a greater variety of products and categories online. Digital has become the core business of every type of industry." said Dafiti's Head of Product and Business Intelligence, Roosevelt Nascimento, one of the spokespersons of the event.
In this advanced live streaming solution, Huawei's device virtualization kit enables camera devices become the extra camera of the smartphone and allows easy switching between cameras with one click on the host's phone. Products can be displayed from multiple angles and in engaging ways. The technology is cost efficient and can be easily operated from a single device.
The solution also integrates HUAWEI HiAI to enhance the e-commerce live streaming experience by enabling scenario-based sales. With real-time backdrop processing, digital backdrop replacements are made possible according to different scenarios, providing audience with natural and intuitive product demonstrations.
With Huawei's AR capabilities integrated in live streaming, products can be displayed in an even clearer way: for example, the internal structure of smartphones can be displayed to demonstrate the detailed design and craftsmanship.
On top of that, considering the interruption brought by frame freezing could be really annoying during live streaming, Huawei's enhanced 5G and Wi-Fi capabilities can reduce latency and increase download speed to ensure a more reliable and faster live streaming experience.
These technologies combine to make e-commerce live streaming more feasible, advanced, and professional for everyday users.
The online webinar unveiled the "Pilot Collaboration Program" that designed to support developers who are keen to build more advanced live streaming solutions. Huawei will fund five global partners and help them unlock more business opportunities in e-commerce live streaming with the innovative HMS Core.


tass--2020-08-07--Russian Baltic Fleet helicopters hold gunnery exercise

KALININGRAD , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
The crews of over 10 helicopters of the Baltic Fleet ’ s naval aviation fired rockets and carried out bombing at a training range in Russia ’ s westernmost Kaliningrad Region , the Fleet ’ s press office reported on Friday .
`` During scheduled flights , the crews of Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters of the Fleet ’ s naval aviation practiced assignments at an air-to-ground gunnery range in the Kaliningrad Region to provide fire support for land troops , eliminate a notional enemy ’ s command posts , armor and personnel and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office said in a statement .
During the flights , the helicopters ’ crews conducted launches of rockets , dropped P-50T airborne bombs and delivered fire from aircraft guns , the statement says .
In addition , the naval aviation crews practiced maneuvering elements in target runs amid a notional enemy ’ s jamming , according to the statement .
`` The combat training assignments were accomplished both in the daytime and at night .
The crews made about 20 combat training sorties .
Overall , the exercise with the helicopters ’ combat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modifications , and also more than 200 personnel of an aviation formation of the Fleet ’ s naval aviation , '' the press office specified .

KALININGRAD, August 7. /TASS/. The crews of over 10 helicopters of the Baltic Fleet’s naval aviation fired rockets and carried out bombing at a training range in Russia’s westernmost Kaliningrad Region, the Fleet’s press office reported on Friday.
"During scheduled flights, the crews of Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters of the Fleet’s naval aviation practiced assignments at an air-to-ground gunnery range in the Kaliningrad Region to provide fire support for land troops, eliminate a notional enemy’s command posts, armor and personnel and conduct air reconnaissance," the press office said in a statement.
During the flights, the helicopters’ crews conducted launches of rockets, dropped P-50T airborne bombs and delivered fire from aircraft guns, the statement says.
In addition, the naval aviation crews practiced maneuvering elements in target runs amid a notional enemy’s jamming, according to the statement.
"The combat training assignments were accomplished both in the daytime and at night. The crews made about 20 combat training sorties. Overall, the exercise with the helicopters’ combat employment involved over 10 gunships of various modifications, and also more than 200 personnel of an aviation formation of the Fleet’s naval aviation," the press office specified.


tass--2020-08-07--Russian Investigative Committee reviews circumstances of detention of Russians in Belarus

MOSCOW , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Investigative Committee has organized a preliminary review of the circumstances @ @ @ @ @ Russian citizens in Belarus , Committee Spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko told reporters on Friday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ Investigative Committee started the procedural review of the circumstances which resulted in the detention of @ @ @ @ @ on the territory of the Republic of Belarus , '' she said .
After a @ @ @ @ @ necessary information the Investigative Committee will be ready to provide an appropriate legal evaluation .
@ @ @ @ @ the detention of 33 Russian citizens on the night of July 29 .
They are @ @ @ @ @ act .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko addressing the nation and parliament on August 4 said @ @ @ @ @ the country intentionally .

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Russia’s Investigative Committee has organized a preliminary review of the circumstances of the detention of 33 Russian citizens in Belarus, Committee Spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko told reporters on Friday.
"The Main Directorate of the Investigative Committee started the procedural review of the circumstances which resulted in the detention of Russian citizens on July 29 on the territory of the Republic of Belarus," she said. After a thorough analysis of all the necessary information the Investigative Committee will be ready to provide an appropriate legal evaluation.
The Belarusian side reported about the detention of 33 Russian citizens on the night of July 29. They are accused of plotting a terrorist act. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko addressing the nation and parliament on August 4 said that they were sent to the country intentionally.


tass--2020-08-07--Russia’s Su-27 fighter scrambled to intercept US spy planes over Black Sea

MOSCOW , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled to intercept a US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance plane and a US Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft over the Black Sea , Russia ’ s National Defense Control Center reported on Friday .
On August 7 , the Russian airspace control systems detected two air targets over the neutral waters of the Black Sea approaching Russia ’ s state border .
A Su-27 fighter from the Southern Military District ’ s air defense quick reaction alert forces was scrambled to intercept the targets , the Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian fighter consistently approached the air targets at a safe distance and identified them as a US Air Force strategic reconnaissance aircraft and a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane , '' it said .
No violations of the Russian state border by the US spy planes were allowed , the National Defense Control Center stressed .
`` After the US reconnaissance planes moved away from Russia ’ s state border , the Russian fighter safely returned to its home airfield , '' the Center said .
The entire flight of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the international rules of using the airspace , it stressed .
This is the eighth such incident over the past 16 days .
The previous incidents took place on July 23 , 24 , 27 , 30 and 31 and August 4 and 5 .
In particular , a Russian Su-27 fighter plane was scrambled on August 5 to intercept a US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance plane and a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane over the Black Sea .

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled to intercept a US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance plane and a US Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft over the Black Sea, Russia’s National Defense Control Center reported on Friday.
On August 7, the Russian airspace control systems detected two air targets over the neutral waters of the Black Sea approaching Russia’s state border. A Su-27 fighter from the Southern Military District’s air defense quick reaction alert forces was scrambled to intercept the targets, the Center said.
"The crew of the Russian fighter consistently approached the air targets at a safe distance and identified them as a US Air Force strategic reconnaissance aircraft and a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane," it said.
No violations of the Russian state border by the US spy planes were allowed, the National Defense Control Center stressed.
"After the US reconnaissance planes moved away from Russia’s state border, the Russian fighter safely returned to its home airfield," the Center said.
The entire flight of the Russian Su-27 fighter proceeded in strict compliance with the international rules of using the airspace, it stressed.
This is the eighth such incident over the past 16 days. The previous incidents took place on July 23, 24, 27, 30 and 31 and August 4 and 5. In particular, a Russian Su-27 fighter plane was scrambled on August 5 to intercept a US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance plane and a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane over the Black Sea.


tass--2020-08-07--Lukashenko, Putin agree to find those responsible for detention of Russians

MINSK , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed to tackle the issue of 33 Russian citizens detained in Belarus , the BelTA news agency reported on Friday citing the press service of the Belarusian president after the two leaders ’ telephone conversation .
`` One of the main topics of the conversation was the detention of 33 Russian citizens in Belarus , '' the report said .
`` In this regard , the desire to work together to sort out the matter was emphasized .
The presidents agreed to thoroughly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ establish the true causes of the current situation , find those responsible and hold them accountable . ''
The two leaders also discussed in detail the election campaign in Belarus , the report said .
`` Vladimir Putin , in particular , highlighted the importance of developing fraternal Belarusian-Russian relations and the need to counter negative trends and actions by third forces that could result in their deterioration , '' the press service noted .
The discussion also included the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and the development of a vaccine , BelTA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the bilateral agenda , a substantial part of the conversation focused on topical issues of countering the COVID-19 pandemic in the two countries and the development of a vaccine to combat that infection , '' the report said .
The conversation was initiated by the Russian leader , the report added .

MINSK, August 7. /TASS/. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed to tackle the issue of 33 Russian citizens detained in Belarus, the BelTA news agency reported on Friday citing the press service of the Belarusian president after the two leaders’ telephone conversation.
"One of the main topics of the conversation was the detention of 33 Russian citizens in Belarus," the report said. "In this regard, the desire to work together to sort out the matter was emphasized. The presidents agreed to thoroughly study every available fact in order to establish the true causes of the current situation, find those responsible and hold them accountable."
The two leaders also discussed in detail the election campaign in Belarus, the report said. "Vladimir Putin, in particular, highlighted the importance of developing fraternal Belarusian-Russian relations and the need to counter negative trends and actions by third forces that could result in their deterioration," the press service noted.
The discussion also included the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and the development of a vaccine, BelTA news agency informed. "In addition to the bilateral agenda, a substantial part of the conversation focused on topical issues of countering the COVID-19 pandemic in the two countries and the development of a vaccine to combat that infection," the report said.
The conversation was initiated by the Russian leader, the report added.


tass--2020-08-07--Shunde of China to draw global resources for tackling core technologies

SHUNDE , China , Aug. 7 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bureau of Science and Technology of Shunde district in China 's Guangdong province has globally released today the list of 20 core technologies for pillar industries that need to be tackled , to pool resources for the continuous technological breakthroughs , and obtain a number of major scientific and technological achievements and independent intellectual property rights .
The list has been made after careful research in enterprises , multidisciplinary demonstrations of experts , selections and reviews , in order to accelerate the implementation of the innovation-driven strategy and achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explore to implement core technology research projects , encourage enterprises to break through the key technical plateau , and overcome technical problems that urgently need to be resolved in the industrial development in the district .
The first batch of 20 core technologies to be tackled are the research and industrialization of key technologies in such fields like ( 1 ) the integrated robot power wheel modules with high torque density , high power density and high integration level , ( 2 ) manufacturing of high performance and environmentally-friendly PVC pipe , ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press , ( 4 ) low-emission domestic burner based on porous media infrared combustion technology , and ( 5 ) high precision injection molding for large diameter plastic pipe fittings .
The list includes the research and application of key technologies on ( 6 ) household appliance with new type noise reduction technology based on aerospace , military and bionics industries , ( 7 ) cross-platform visual framework , ( 8 ) BIM-based smart construction site management platform , ( 9 ) AI household appliances , ( 10 ) high speed motor in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) operation and maintenance management project based on independent intellectual property data standards .
Besides , there are ( 12 ) the research on the replacement and application of home appliance control chip , ( 13 ) key technology and equipment of high speed online intelligent vision detection for classification & color separation of ceramic tiles , ( 14 ) indirect heat dissipation system of flat heat pipe for high density electrical devices , ( 15 ) new organometallic luminescent materials for OLED display , ( 16 ) remote monitoring , health status @ @ @ @ @ @ @ machine , ( 17 ) conductive dielectric memberane of macro-molecule application in fine printed circuit board , ( 18 ) research on the key technology of the core power component of home appliances based on high performance computing , ( 19 ) key manufacturing technology of high performance PE pipe for anti-wave marine aquaculture cage , and ( 20 ) AI control system of energy and environment in industrial enterprises .
As for Shunde , it 's located in the core hinterland of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area .
With rapid economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place among the top 100 districts with the strongest comprehensive strength for eight consecutive years and rated as top tendemonstration counties for 11 times .
In 2019 , the gross regional production of Shunde was 352.32 billion , and the total industrial output of industrial enterprises above designated size exceeded 763.98 billion .

SHUNDE, China, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bureau of Science and Technology of Shunde district in China's Guangdong province has globally released today the list of 20 core technologies for pillar industries that need to be tackled, to pool resources for the continuous technological breakthroughs, and obtain a number of major scientific and technological achievements and independent intellectual property rights.
The list has been made after careful research in enterprises, multidisciplinary demonstrations of experts, selections and reviews, in order to accelerate the implementation of the innovation-driven strategy and achieve the goal of high-quality development, actively explore to implement core technology research projects, encourage enterprises to break through the key technical plateau, and overcome technical problems that urgently need to be resolved in the industrial development in the district.
The first batch of 20 core technologies to be tackled are the research and industrialization of key technologies in such fields like (1) the integrated robot power wheel modules with high torque density, high power density and high integration level, (2) manufacturing of high performance and environmentally-friendly PVC pipe, (3) large-scale high-end CNC intelligent servo press, (4) low-emission domestic burner based on porous media infrared combustion technology, and (5) high precision injection molding for large diameter plastic pipe fittings.
The list includes the research and application of key technologies on (6) household appliance with new type noise reduction technology based on aerospace, military and bionics industries, (7) cross-platform visual framework, (8) BIM-based smart construction site management platform, (9) AI household appliances, (10) high speed motor in home appliance field, and (11) operation and maintenance management project based on independent intellectual property data standards.
Besides, there are (12) the research on the replacement and application of home appliance control chip, (13) key technology and equipment of high speed online intelligent vision detection for classification & color separation of ceramic tiles, (14) indirect heat dissipation system of flat heat pipe for high density electrical devices, (15) new organometallic luminescent materials for OLED display, (16) remote monitoring, health status assessment and after-sales service platform for molding machine, (17) conductive dielectric memberane of macro-molecule application in fine printed circuit board, (18) research on the key technology of the core power component of home appliances based on high performance computing, (19) key manufacturing technology of high performance PE pipe for anti-wave marine aquaculture cage, and (20) AI control system of energy and environment in industrial enterprises.
As for Shunde, it's located in the core hinterland of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. With rapid economic development, it has been the first place among the top 100 districts with the strongest comprehensive strength for eight consecutive years and rated as top tendemonstration counties for 11 times. In 2019, the gross regional production of Shunde was 352.32 billion, and the total industrial output of industrial enterprises above designated size exceeded 763.98 billion.


tass--2020-08-07--AppGallery Continues to Thrive in Russian Market

SHENZHEN , China , Aug. 7 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing its customers with the most innovative new apps , Russia 's AppGallery has continued to grow over the past year .
In celebration of this local-market success , seven partners have been selected to experience the value of regional marketing as part of a global campaign .
Inspiring developers to realize their app 's business potential with AppGallery , the campaign is taking place across 20 countries , including Russia .
AppGallery : An App Marketplace That Aggregates Quality Global and Local Applications One of the top three app @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs of its worldwide audience by providing the best , new apps on both a global and local scale .
AppGallery 's 460 million active users across 170 regions demonstrate the platform 's growth , with consumer needs a key focal point .
Huawei looks to local developers , inviting them to list their apps on AppGallery to meet the demand of consumers while supporting the local market .
With innovative technology offerings and advanced marketing support , AppGallery offers a competitive route for developers .
Being one of AppGallery 's key markets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local app onboarding .
Russia 's AppGallery has been able to provide customers with access to some of the most popular local apps and services they need .
Specifically , the top five e-commerce platforms including AliExpress , OZON , Joom , Wildberries and Yandex shopping app Бер have arrived on AppGallery .
Consumers can also enjoy apps such as Yandex , Tinkoff , Red & White and VK , all available on AppGallery .
Demonstrating AppGallery 's commitment to growth in the Russian market , as part of the global scale campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular apps have been selected for additional regional promotion to further enhance brand influence .
Encouraging partners to realize their business potential through targeted marketing , the campaign demonstrates the value of AppGallery 's supporting promotion .
The seven partners were promoted across television commercials and AppGallery 's regional platforms , featuring specially created video footage and supporting imagery .
As part of the wider campaign , AppGallery partners in Russia benefited from enhanced brand awareness in the local market , leading to an increase in app downloads and engagement .
Capitalizing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received the additional support as part of the campaign : • Ozon.ru - Russia 's leading online shopping platform , Ozron.ru , provides effortless access to some of the most popular retailers in Russia .
• World of Tanks – Boasting over a million downloads on AppGallery , this original , 3D battle game allows mobile gamers to explore exciting new worlds while competing with their friends .
• PicsArt - Consisting of different photography and video editing apps , the PicsArt collection is an industry-leading creative tool for beginners to artists .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ skills app , Lingualea , is designed to be user friendly , offering fun and new ways to pick up language skills .
• Yandex Eda – From local delicacies to takeaway favourites , food-lovers in Russia can order their favourite meals through one of AppGallery 's most popular food delivery service apps , Yandex Eda .
• VK – Popular in the Russian market , VK is a social media platform designed to unite its global audience .
• Ivi - Offering consumers exclusive access to a variety of TV show and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popularity amongst its Russian audience .
Each partner experienced a surge in user downloads , with AppGallery 's regional marketing resources driving this progression .
Through its commitment to Russia 's market , AppGallery has driven download figures and consumer engagement on local apps .
By supporting developers in key market regions , AppGallery can ensure its customers are provided with the best possible app selection .
AppGallery is dedicated to listening to its customers .
Through its 'Wish List ' service , users can submit the apps they would like to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's available .
Since January 2019 , AppGallery has onboarded over 580 apps in response to Wish List .

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing its customers with the most innovative new apps, Russia's AppGallery has continued to grow over the past year. In celebration of this local-market success, seven partners have been selected to experience the value of regional marketing as part of a global campaign. Inspiring developers to realize their app's business potential with AppGallery, the campaign is taking place across 20 countries, including Russia.
AppGallery: An App Marketplace That Aggregates Quality Global and Local Applications
One of the top three app marketplaces globally, AppGallery prioritizes the diverse needs of its worldwide audience by providing the best, new apps on both a global and local scale. AppGallery's 460 million active users across 170 regions demonstrate the platform's growth, with consumer needs a key focal point.
Huawei looks to local developers, inviting them to list their apps on AppGallery to meet the demand of consumers while supporting the local market. With innovative technology offerings and advanced marketing support, AppGallery offers a competitive route for developers.
Being one of AppGallery's key markets, Russia has seen an acceleration of local app onboarding. Russia's AppGallery has been able to provide customers with access to some of the most popular local apps and services they need. Specifically, the top five e-commerce platforms including AliExpress, OZON, Joom, Wildberries and Yandex shopping app Бер have arrived on AppGallery. Consumers can also enjoy apps such as Yandex, Tinkoff, Red&White and VK, all available on AppGallery.
Assisting Partners to Grow through Regional Promotion
Demonstrating AppGallery's commitment to growth in the Russian market, as part of the global scale campaign, seven of the country's most popular apps have been selected for additional regional promotion to further enhance brand influence.
Encouraging partners to realize their business potential through targeted marketing, the campaign demonstrates the value of AppGallery's supporting promotion. The seven partners were promoted across television commercials and AppGallery's regional platforms, featuring specially created video footage and supporting imagery.
As part of the wider campaign, AppGallery partners in Russia benefited from enhanced brand awareness in the local market, leading to an increase in app downloads and engagement.
Capitalizing on extensive marketing capabilities, the following apps received the additional support as part of the campaign:
Ozon.ru - Russia's leading online shopping platform, Ozron.ru, provides effortless access to some of the most popular retailers in Russia.
World of Tanks – Boasting over a million downloads on AppGallery, this original, 3D battle game allows mobile gamers to explore exciting new worlds while competing with their friends.
PicsArt - Consisting of different photography and video editing apps, the PicsArt collection is an industry-leading creative tool for beginners to artists.
Lingualea – AppGallery's popular language skills app, Lingualea, is designed to be user friendly, offering fun and new ways to pick up language skills.
Yandex Eda – From local delicacies to takeaway favourites, food-lovers in Russia can order their favourite meals through one of AppGallery's most popular food delivery service apps, Yandex Eda.
VK – Popular in the Russian market, VK is a social media platform designed to unite its global audience.
Ivi - Offering consumers exclusive access to a variety of TV show and films, Ivi is growing quickly in popularity amongst its Russian audience.
Each partner experienced a surge in user downloads, with AppGallery's regional marketing resources driving this progression.
AppGallery's Commitment
Through its commitment to Russia's market, AppGallery has driven download figures and consumer engagement on local apps. By supporting developers in key market regions, AppGallery can ensure its customers are provided with the best possible app selection.
AppGallery is dedicated to listening to its customers. Through its 'Wish List' service, users can submit the apps they would like to see on AppGallery, receiving a notification once it's available. Since January 2019, AppGallery has onboarded over 580 apps in response to Wish List.


tass--2020-08-07--Putin, Lukashenko discuss detention of Russian nationals in Belarus

Russia to be ally of Belarus though ties are now partner-like , not brotherly — Lukashenko '' There was an exchange on the recent detention of 33 Russian nationals in Belarus .
There was confidence that the situation will be resolved in the spirit of mutual understanding that cooperation between the two countries is based on , '' the statement reads .
MOSCOW , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus held a telephone conversation , discussing the detention of Russian nationals in Belarus , the Kremlin press service said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cooperate to bring those responsible to justice , the BelTA news agency reported after the two leaders ’ telephone conversation citing the press service of the Belarusian president .
`` The desire to work together to sort out the matter was emphasized .
The presidents agreed to thoroughly study every available fact in order to establish the true causes of the current situation , find those responsible and bring them to justice . ''
The Russian president told his Belarusian counterpart that Moscow is interested in maintaining stability in Belarus and wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a calm atmosphere , the Kremlin press service commented , following the phone call between the two leaders .
`` [ The phone call ] clearly underlined that the Russian side is interested in upholding a stable domestic political situation in Belarus and holding the upcoming presidential election in a calm atmosphere , '' the statement runs .
Putin and Lukashenko also discussed `` pressing issues related to the development of brotherly relations between Russia and Belarus , '' the Kremlin press service added .
Last time , the leaders spoke on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , they met in person on June 24 and June 30 at the Victory Parade in Moscow and at the unveiling ceremony of the Rzhev Memorial in Russia ’ s Tver Region .
Belarus is holding the presidential election on August 9 , while early voting has been ongoing since August 4 .
Five candidates are vying for the presidential office , including incumbent President Lukashenko .
The election campaign is marred by arrests of opposition politicians and activists as well as unauthorized protests .
Earlier , the European Union and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and called on Belarusian authorities to hold a free election .
Belarus announced the detention of 33 Russian nationals on the night of July 29 .
The Russians are accused of plotting mass riots .
Lukashenko said in his state of the nation address on Tuesday that the Russians had been sent to Belarus with a purpose .
Belarus was reported to have handed a list of the detained Russians over to Kiev .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that Ukrainian passport holders could be on the list and Kiev would consider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov , in turn , noted that Moscow did not recognize the Ukrainian citizenship of some of the detained people .
He pointed out that the Russian citizens had planned to travel to another country via Belarus .
According to the Kremlin spokesman , they are employees of a private security company and their stay in Minsk had nothing to do with Belarusian domestic affairs .

"There was an exchange on the recent detention of 33 Russian nationals in Belarus. There was confidence that the situation will be resolved in the spirit of mutual understanding that cooperation between the two countries is based on," the statement reads.
MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus held a telephone conversation, discussing the detention of Russian nationals in Belarus, the Kremlin press service said in a statement on Friday.
The sides agreed to cooperate to bring those responsible to justice, the BelTA news agency reported after the two leaders’ telephone conversation citing the press service of the Belarusian president. "The desire to work together to sort out the matter was emphasized. The presidents agreed to thoroughly study every available fact in order to establish the true causes of the current situation, find those responsible and bring them to justice."
The Russian president told his Belarusian counterpart that Moscow is interested in maintaining stability in Belarus and wants to see the upcoming presidential election held in a calm atmosphere, the Kremlin press service commented, following the phone call between the two leaders.
"[The phone call] clearly underlined that the Russian side is interested in upholding a stable domestic political situation in Belarus and holding the upcoming presidential election in a calm atmosphere," the statement runs.
Putin and Lukashenko also discussed "pressing issues related to the development of brotherly relations between Russia and Belarus," the Kremlin press service added.
Last time, the leaders spoke on the phone on June 19. After that, they met in person on June 24 and June 30 at the Victory Parade in Moscow and at the unveiling ceremony of the Rzhev Memorial in Russia’s Tver Region.
Belarus is holding the presidential election on August 9, while early voting has been ongoing since August 4. Five candidates are vying for the presidential office, including incumbent President Lukashenko. The election campaign is marred by arrests of opposition politicians and activists as well as unauthorized protests. Earlier, the European Union and the United States expressed concerns about these incidents and called on Belarusian authorities to hold a free election.
Russians’ detention
Belarus announced the detention of 33 Russian nationals on the night of July 29. The Russians are accused of plotting mass riots. Lukashenko said in his state of the nation address on Tuesday that the Russians had been sent to Belarus with a purpose. Belarus was reported to have handed a list of the detained Russians over to Kiev. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that Ukrainian passport holders could be on the list, whom Kiev would consider to be Ukrainian nationals.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in turn, noted that Moscow did not recognize the Ukrainian citizenship of some of the detained people. He pointed out that the Russian citizens had planned to travel to another country via Belarus. According to the Kremlin spokesman, they are employees of a private security company and their stay in Minsk had nothing to do with Belarusian domestic affairs.


tass--2020-08-07--Shipyard in Volga area lays down two Grachonok-class anti-saboteur ships

ZELENODOLSK /Republic of Tatarstan/ , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
The Zelenodolsk Shipyard in the Republic of Tatarstan laid down @ @ @ @ @ 21980 Grachonok-class eleventh and twelfth serial-produced anti-saboteur boats , a TASS correspondent reported from the @ @ @ @ @ small displacement compared to cruisers and aircraft carriers , the ships of this class have @ @ @ @ @ with their assigned missions in very complex conditions and situations , including in the Syrian @ @ @ @ @ the security of the grouping of the Russian Navy ’ s ships staying there , @ @ @ @ @ Armament Igor Mukhametshin said at the keel-laying ceremony .
Project 21980 special-purpose boats are designated @ @ @ @ @ of Russian naval bases , the press office cited the data of the Design Bureau @ @ @ @ @ s developer ) .
Grachonok-class boats are outfitted with the radio-electronic equipment ( the Anapa @ @ @ @ @ forces and capabilities , the MR-231 navigation radar and the MTK-201 M3 opto-electronic close air @ @ @ @ @ and the facilities for spotting underwater targets ( the Kalmar detection complex ) .

ZELENODOLSK /Republic of Tatarstan/, August 7. /TASS/. The Zelenodolsk Shipyard in the Republic of Tatarstan laid down the hulls of the Project 21980 Grachonok-class eleventh and twelfth serial-produced anti-saboteur boats, a TASS correspondent reported from the scene.
"Despite their small displacement compared to cruisers and aircraft carriers, the ships of this class have demonstrated their ability to cope with their assigned missions in very complex conditions and situations, including in the Syrian Arab Republic, providing for the security of the grouping of the Russian Navy’s ships staying there," Navy Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Armament Igor Mukhametshin said at the keel-laying ceremony.
Project 21980 special-purpose boats are designated to protect the water area of Russian naval bases, the press office cited the data of the Design Bureau Vympel (the project’s developer).
Grachonok-class boats are outfitted with the radio-electronic equipment (the Anapa sonar for detecting underwater saboteur forces and capabilities, the MR-231 navigation radar and the MTK-201 M3 opto-electronic close air and surface acquisition system) and the facilities for spotting underwater targets (the Kalmar detection complex).


tass--2020-08-07--Children, people aged over 70 develop highest levels of COVID-19 antibodies, study reveals

ST. PETERSBURG , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
Children of pre-school and primary school age and people over the age of 70 develop the maximum percentage of novel coronavirus antibodies , scientists from the St. Petersburg Pasteur Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology found out during a large-scale research on COVID-19 herd immunity conducted in more than 20 Russian regions .
`` In the overwhelming number of regions , the maximum level of the immune layer is observed in children ’ s groups , that is , pre-school and primary school age , followed by people aged 70 plus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were prepared for the fact that , on the contrary , we will get the minimum level of the immune layer among those aged over 70 .
However , it turned out that this was not the case , '' Director of the Institute , member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Areg Totolian , told TASS on Friday .
The assessment of herd immunity is a program promoted by the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing , with 26 Russian regions involved in it .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ algorithm .
The first stage of the study is over in 23 regions now , about 3,000 volunteers have been examined .
Determining the herd immunity level will lay the groundwork for forecasting the coronavirus situation better , Totolian went on to say .
`` As soon as vaccine production begins , vaccination will be required .
Naturally , the question arises - who should be vaccinated first , who should be the second and the third , and who has a sufficient level of immunity and does not need any vaccination at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well , '' he added .
The second stage of the study is scheduled for late August and early September .
Its results will be available by mid-September .

ST. PETERSBURG, August 7. /TASS/. Children of pre-school and primary school age and people over the age of 70 develop the maximum percentage of novel coronavirus antibodies, scientists from the St. Petersburg Pasteur Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology found out during a large-scale research on COVID-19 herd immunity conducted in more than 20 Russian regions.
"In the overwhelming number of regions, the maximum level of the immune layer is observed in children’s groups, that is, pre-school and primary school age, followed by people aged 70 plus. When we conducted the study, we were prepared for the fact that, on the contrary, we will get the minimum level of the immune layer among those aged over 70. However, it turned out that this was not the case," Director of the Institute, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Areg Totolian, told TASS on Friday.
The assessment of herd immunity is a program promoted by the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, with 26 Russian regions involved in it. The St. Petersburg Pasteur Institute developed the research algorithm. The first stage of the study is over in 23 regions now, about 3,000 volunteers have been examined.
Determining the herd immunity level will lay the groundwork for forecasting the coronavirus situation better, Totolian went on to say. "As soon as vaccine production begins, vaccination will be required. Naturally, the question arises - who should be vaccinated first, who should be the second and the third, and who has a sufficient level of immunity and does not need any vaccination at all. Our research answers that question as well," he added.
The second stage of the study is scheduled for late August and early September. Its results will be available by mid-September.


tass--2020-08-07--Wuxi opens its arms to global talents, 2020 Taihu Talent Summit is held in Wuxi

NANJING , China , Aug. 7 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 5 , the 2020 Taihu Talent Summit officially started in Wuxi , Jiangsu , China .
With the theme of `` New Era , New Talent , New Ecology '' , Wuxi , this Jiangnan ancient city , opened its arms to global talents .
Huang Qin , secretary of Wuxi Municipal Committee of CPC , said that Wuxi sincerely welcomes outstanding talents at home and abroad to release their innovative wisdom and entrepreneurial passion in this poetic Jiangnan land , and successfully realize their career ambitions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by many international and domestic institutions and associations .
20 Chinese and foreign academicians , more than 700 experts from colleges and universities , Top 500 companies , science and technology companies , and media institutions got together with talent representatives and sought common development , according to the organizing committee of Taihu Talent Summit 2020 .
During this summit , there will be 2 industrial school-enterprise cooperation alliances , 10 launching ceremonies of major innovation platforms , 46 Industry-Academia-Research cooperation projects , and more than 200 scientific and technological talent projects will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accelerate the gathering of scientific and technological resources .
Wuxi is known as the `` Internet of Things Capital of the World '' and has ranked first among the most livable cities in Mainland China three times in recent years .

NANJING, China, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 5, the 2020 Taihu Talent Summit officially started in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China. With the theme of "New Era, New Talent, New Ecology", Wuxi, this Jiangnan ancient city, opened its arms to global talents.
Huang Qin, secretary of Wuxi Municipal Committee of CPC, said that Wuxi sincerely welcomes outstanding talents at home and abroad to release their innovative wisdom and entrepreneurial passion in this poetic Jiangnan land, and successfully realize their career ambitions and life values.
This summit is supported by many international and domestic institutions and associations. 20 Chinese and foreign academicians, more than 700 experts from colleges and universities, Top 500 companies, science and technology companies, and media institutions got together with talent representatives and sought common development, according to the organizing committee of Taihu Talent Summit 2020.
During this summit, there will be 2 industrial school-enterprise cooperation alliances, 10 launching ceremonies of major innovation platforms, 46 Industry-Academia-Research cooperation projects, and more than 200 scientific and technological talent projects will be promoted to Wuxi to negotiate and accelerate the gathering of scientific and technological resources.
Wuxi is known as the "Internet of Things Capital of the World" and has ranked first among the most livable cities in Mainland China three times in recent years.


tass--2020-08-07--Two large hydrographic survey boats to join Russia’s Black Sea Fleet by year-end

The Vladimir Kozitsky and the Boris Slobodnik are the Project 23040G third and fourth large hydrographic survey boats laid down in May 2018 SEVASTOPOL , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
The Black Sea Fleet will receive two large hydrographic survey boats by the end of this year , the Fleet ’ s press office reported on Friday .
`` The Project 23040G two new large hydrographic boats Vladimir Kozitsky and Boris Slobodnik will enter service with the Black Sea Fleet by the end of this year , '' the press office said in a statement .
The boats are currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to test all their life support systems , onboard equipment and operational capabilities , the statement says .
Following the state trials , both vessels will become operational in the Black Sea Fleet ’ s hydrographical survey service , the press office specified .
The Vladimir Kozitsky and the Boris Slobodnik are the Project 23040G third and fourth large hydrographic survey boats laid down in May 2018 .
Project 23040G hydrographic survey boats can develop a speed of up to 13 knots and are a follow-up of Project 23040 multi-purpose emergency rescue support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compliance with the technical specifications of the Russian Navy 's Main Command .
The boats are 33 meters long and are designated to conduct precision area-wide surveying of sea floor features and survey navigation hazards at depths of up to 400 meters and explore the sea bottom with a single-beam echo-sounder at depths of up to 2,000 meters .
They are also capable of carrying out search and rescue operations and piloting submarines and large-capacity ships .
They have a high power to weight ratio and the ice-class capacity , which allows them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance of up to 50 miles from their bases .

The Vladimir Kozitsky and the Boris Slobodnik are the Project 23040G third and fourth large hydrographic survey boats laid down in May 2018
SEVASTOPOL, August 7. /TASS/. The Black Sea Fleet will receive two large hydrographic survey boats by the end of this year, the Fleet’s press office reported on Friday.
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"The Project 23040G two new large hydrographic boats Vladimir Kozitsky and Boris Slobodnik will enter service with the Black Sea Fleet by the end of this year," the press office said in a statement. The boats are currently undergoing state trials in the Black Sea to test all their life support systems, onboard equipment and operational capabilities, the statement says.
Following the state trials, both vessels will become operational in the Black Sea Fleet’s hydrographical survey service, the press office specified. The Vladimir Kozitsky and the Boris Slobodnik are the Project 23040G third and fourth large hydrographic survey boats laid down in May 2018.


tass--2020-08-07--Russian Foreign Ministry urges Twitter to label Western media outlets as state-affiliated

MOSCOW , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
Twitter needs to label Deutsche Welle , BBC World News and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as state-affiliated media , Russia ’ s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Twitter on Friday , commenting on the social network ’ s decision to label the accounts of state-controlled media outlets .
`` We realize that labelling media accounts as 'government affiliated ' is a tough job .
There are so many of them .
While some Russian outlets have been given the tag , other state-owned media still do not enjoy the privilege .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tweet reads .
The ministry posted screenshots showing that the RT news outlet had been labeled on Twitter as `` Russia state-affiliated media , '' while the accounts of Deutsche Welle , BBC World News and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty did not have such a mark .
Screenshots from the official websites of those media outlets , posted by the ministry , make it clear that they are funded by the state .
Twitter announced on Thursday that it would add new labels to the accounts of government officials and state-controlled media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post , new labels will be added to the `` accounts of key government officials , including foreign ministers , institutional entities , ambassadors , official spokespeople , and key diplomatic leaders . ''
`` At this time , our focus is on senior officials and entities who are the official voice of the state abroad , '' Twitter added .
New labels will also mark `` accounts belonging to state-affiliated media entities , their editors-in-chief , and/or their senior staff . ''
However , `` state-financed media organizations with editorial independence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NPR in the US for example , will not be labeled , '' Twitter pointed out .

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Twitter needs to label Deutsche Welle, BBC World News and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as state-affiliated media, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Twitter on Friday, commenting on the social network’s decision to label the accounts of state-controlled media outlets.
"We realize that labelling media accounts as 'government affiliated' is a tough job. There are so many of them. While some Russian outlets have been given the tag, other state-owned media still do not enjoy the privilege. So here are some hints," the tweet reads.
The ministry posted screenshots showing that the RT news outlet had been labeled on Twitter as "Russia state-affiliated media," while the accounts of Deutsche Welle, BBC World News and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty did not have such a mark. Screenshots from the official websites of those media outlets, posted by the ministry, make it clear that they are funded by the state.
Twitter announced on Thursday that it would add new labels to the accounts of government officials and state-controlled media outlets. According to a Twitter blog post, new labels will be added to the "accounts of key government officials, including foreign ministers, institutional entities, ambassadors, official spokespeople, and key diplomatic leaders." "At this time, our focus is on senior officials and entities who are the official voice of the state abroad," Twitter added. New labels will also mark "accounts belonging to state-affiliated media entities, their editors-in-chief, and/or their senior staff."
However, "state-financed media organizations with editorial independence, like the BBC in the UK or NPR in the US for example, will not be labeled," Twitter pointed out.


tass--2020-08-07--Anna Netrebko and Placido Domingo to take Bolshoi's stage in new season

MOSCOW , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
The State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia has announced its plans for the new 245th season which will open on September 6 with Giuseppe Verdi ’ s opera Don Carlos , General Director of the Bolshoi Vladimir Urin told TASS on Friday .
`` The current situation with the coronavirus , unfortunately , does not allow us to conduct the traditional company gathering when we usually announce season plans .
But they , those plans , have been finalized and made known to the troupe electronically .
The message sent to all recipients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Giuseppe Verdi ’ s opera Don Carlos .
Anna Netrebko , Yusif Eyvazov , Ildar Abdrazakov , Agunda Kulaeva and Elchin Azizov are among the performers , this is the most powerful cast of the Bolshoi singers and the invited talent , '' he said .
`` The Bolshoi ballet will open its season with Don Quixote on September 12 .
This will be a performance dedicated to the doctors whose work we admire and are proud of and who in these most complex circumstances of the pandemic worked heroically .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the healthcare workers to one of its best ballets , '' Urin continued .
He noted that last season Placido Domingo could not perform at the Bolshoi due to the pandemic .
`` Now we have an agreement that Placido Domingo will perform at the Bolshoi in the new season .
It is planned that on October 21 he will be a conductor for the Manon Lescaut opera and on October 24 will sing in a gala joined by his friends , colleagues , and the Bolshoi orchestra , '' the director said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gradually , carefully , and will do everything so that the coronavirus won ’ t hamper our creative plans and meetings with the audience , '' he stressed .
He noted that the spectators before attending the performances need to familiarize themselves with sanitary rules published on the Bolshoi website and observe social distancing and the mask regime to avoid issues .
The Bolshoi general director said that the first half of the season will be dedicated to the 180th anniversary of Pyotr Tchaikovsky .
`` We will start the season with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ associated with the name of the great Russian composer , '' he said .
Urin explained that `` this festival will feature the best Bolshoi ’ s productions to Tchaikovsky ’ s music .
I mean , Eugene Onegin , Swan Lake , The Nutcracker , The Sleeping Beauty , Iolanta and the ballet Onegin , '' he enumerated adding that the program will include a concert by Igor Golovatenko and Alla Demidova .
`` The festival dedicated to Tchaikovsky ’ s anniversary will be fully represented in the Bolshoi ’ s repertoire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he specified .
He also mentioned other important anniversaries , including the 80th anniversary of ballet dancer Vladimir Vasilyev , which was supposed to be celebrated in April but had been postponed until November due to the coronavirus pandemic .
It will be marked with ballets the dancer starred in or directed .
Another important date is the 95th anniversary since the birth of great Russian dancer Maya Plisetskaya .
November 20 will see a gala dedicated to the prima ballerina .
The director first mentioned the productions scheduled to run last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They include three one-act ballets by young choreographers and The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet .
Other premieres include operas by Strauss , Shostakovich , Tchaikovsky and Handel and ballets by Dvorak , Richter and Demutsky .

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. The State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia has announced its plans for the new 245th season which will open on September 6 with Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Don Carlos, General Director of the Bolshoi Vladimir Urin told TASS on Friday.
"The current situation with the coronavirus, unfortunately, does not allow us to conduct the traditional company gathering when we usually announce season plans. But they, those plans, have been finalized and made known to the troupe electronically. The message sent to all recipients informed that the 245th season will open with Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Don Carlos. Anna Netrebko, Yusif Eyvazov, Ildar Abdrazakov, Agunda Kulaeva and Elchin Azizov are among the performers, this is the most powerful cast of the Bolshoi singers and the invited talent," he said.
"The Bolshoi ballet will open its season with Don Quixote on September 12. This will be a performance dedicated to the doctors whose work we admire and are proud of and who in these most complex circumstances of the pandemic worked heroically. It is the Bolshoi's privilege to invite the healthcare workers to one of its best ballets," Urin continued.
He noted that last season Placido Domingo could not perform at the Bolshoi due to the pandemic. "Now we have an agreement that Placido Domingo will perform at the Bolshoi in the new season. It is planned that on October 21 he will be a conductor for the Manon Lescaut opera and on October 24 will sing in a gala joined by his friends, colleagues, and the Bolshoi orchestra," the director said.
"We will enter the season gradually, carefully, and will do everything so that the coronavirus won’t hamper our creative plans and meetings with the audience," he stressed. He noted that the spectators before attending the performances need to familiarize themselves with sanitary rules published on the Bolshoi website and observe social distancing and the mask regime to avoid issues.
A season of anniversaries
The Bolshoi general director said that the first half of the season will be dedicated to the 180th anniversary of Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
"We will start the season with the big festival of plays and concert programs associated with the name of the great Russian composer," he said. Urin explained that "this festival will feature the best Bolshoi’s productions to Tchaikovsky’s music. I mean, Eugene Onegin, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Iolanta and the ballet Onegin," he enumerated adding that the program will include a concert by Igor Golovatenko and Alla Demidova. "The festival dedicated to Tchaikovsky’s anniversary will be fully represented in the Bolshoi’s repertoire until the end of December," he specified.
He also mentioned other important anniversaries, including the 80th anniversary of ballet dancer Vladimir Vasilyev, which was supposed to be celebrated in April but had been postponed until November due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will be marked with ballets the dancer starred in or directed.
Another important date is the 95th anniversary since the birth of great Russian dancer Maya Plisetskaya. November 20 will see a gala dedicated to the prima ballerina.
New productions
The director first mentioned the productions scheduled to run last season yet postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. They include three one-act ballets by young choreographers and The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet. Other premieres include operas by Strauss, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky and Handel and ballets by Dvorak, Richter and Demutsky.


tass--2020-08-07--Media: Hainan's Maling residential complex becoming popular with tourists

HAIKOU , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
`` Maling '' residential complex on the coast of Hainan 's Sanya has gained great popularity among tourists this summer .
As its resemblance the architecture of the famous Greek island in the Aegean Sea , it was dubbed `` Little Santorini '' , reported the Hainan Daily .
According to a survey conducted by the publication , tourists are most enjoy `` maximum proximity to the sea and the beach '' , `` successful and varied modern house design intended for visitors '' , as well as `` excellent sea views '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantages was the short distance from Phoenix International Airport — it takes only about 10 km .
`` The most amazing thing is that when you come here , you are at the sea all the time , '' a tourist from Shanghai said commenting on the advantages of `` Little Santorini '' .
`` You can enjoy the sunset , fishing boats , listen to music and have a drink at a cafe .
You 'll never be bored here '' .
According to him , one of the important features of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small restaurants where one can taste inexpensive and delicious local cuisine .
In addition , according to tourists , there is `` a whole range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts '' nearby .
The resort area dubbed `` Tianya haijiao '' is located not far from `` Maling '' .
It is one of the southernmost points of mainland China and has been awarded the status of a national tourist attraction of a high-end category .
This big tropical park in the South China Sea is home to the Stone at the End @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rock about 11 meters high , the history of which , according to guides , `` began when the island of Hainan was created . ''
`` Little Santorini '' is located 22 km from Sanya 's center .
It is a sanatorium type residence hosting about 5,000 people , many of whom are engaged in tourism and hotel business , as well as trade and fishing .
Maling was awarded several government certificates , including for the one for high level of public safety .

HAIKOU, August 7. /TASS/. "Maling" residential complex on the coast of Hainan's Sanya has gained great popularity among tourists this summer. As its resemblance the architecture of the famous Greek island in the Aegean Sea, it was dubbed "Little Santorini", reported the Hainan Daily.
According to a survey conducted by the publication, tourists are most enjoy "maximum proximity to the sea and the beach", "successful and varied modern house design intended for visitors", as well as "excellent sea views". Moreover, one of the important advantages was the short distance from Phoenix International Airport — it takes only about 10 km.
"The most amazing thing is that when you come here, you are at the sea all the time," a tourist from Shanghai said commenting on the advantages of "Little Santorini". "You can enjoy the sunset, fishing boats, listen to music and have a drink at a cafe. You'll never be bored here".
According to him, one of the important features of these places is a great number of small restaurants where one can taste inexpensive and delicious local cuisine. In addition, according to tourists, there is "a whole range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts" nearby.
The resort area dubbed "Tianya haijiao" is located not far from "Maling". It is one of the southernmost points of mainland China and has been awarded the status of a national tourist attraction of a high-end category. This big tropical park in the South China Sea is home to the Stone at the End of the World — a piece of rock about 11 meters high, the history of which, according to guides, "began when the island of Hainan was created."
"Little Santorini" is located 22 km from Sanya's center. It is a sanatorium type residence hosting about 5,000 people, many of whom are engaged in tourism and hotel business, as well as trade and fishing. Maling was awarded several government certificates, including for the one for high level of public safety.


tass--2020-08-07--Death toll from Beirut blast rises to 154

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tass--2020-08-07--Press review: Will Minsk cross red line with Moscow and Russia, NATO face off over Arctic

Izvestia : Minsk ’ s move to extradite Russians to Kiev would mean crossing the line Belarus should soon release the 33 Russians detained outside Minsk , a Russian lawmaker told Izvestia .
Experts believe that by extraditing Russian nationals to Ukraine , Belarus would cross the red line , making it impossible to set things right .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said earlier that there was no need to politicize the issue - however , according to experts , politicizing the situation is what he has been doing in the run-up to the presidential election .
Chairman of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots Leonid Kalashnikov pointed out that only Ukrainian citizens could be extradited to Ukraine , while the detained were Russian citizens .
He dismissed as nonsense allegations that some of the detained Russians had participated in military activities in eastern Ukraine .
If this was the case , every resident of the Donetsk and Lugansk People ’ s Republics , who has been freely traveling to Belarus all this time , should have been detained .
`` In this case , the Minsk Agreements would have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to Institute of CIS Countries expert Vladimir Yevseyev , even if just one Russian national were extradited to any country other than Russia , it would mean crossing the red line , where Russia would take political and economic measures .
`` Various measures can be taken towards Belarus .
As for economic ones , Moscow can deny loans to Minsk and refuse to refinance Belarusian public debt , '' the political scientist specified .
According to him , restrictions on the import of Belarusian goods could be one of the toughest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the extradition of at least a few Russians to Kiev is not impossible amid the Belarusian presidential election campaign .
The TikTok video app won ’ t be eventually banned in the United States , said experts interviewed by Izvestia .
It would be unreasonable for Donald Trump to alienate 100 mln users of the app - almost all of the country ’ s youth - ahead of a presidential election .
Trump announced earlier in the week that a deal to purchase the TikTok app from its parent Chinese company , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of money '' coming to the US Treasury .
He added , however , that if TikTok failed to find a US buyer within 45 days , the app would be shut down in the country .
This is an unprecedented situation in US history , Freedom Finance analyst Valery Yemelyanov noted .
No US president has ever demanded a Treasury kickback payment based on his own decision .
At the same time , Donald Trump ’ s words may turn out to be a statement that will have no consequences and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it seriously .
If TikTok is forced to comply with the White House ’ s demands , China may take similar steps against , say , US film distributors , Katkov and Partners owner Pavel Katkov pointed out .
In his view , it would be a tangible blow because China remains a lucrative market for the US .
However , Yemelyanov doubts that it would come down to a ban on TikTok .
`` The conflict was created artificially .
It is perfectly clear to the US administration that a database of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other does not pose any significant threat .
TikTok just happened to be caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and became a convenient tool for manipulating public debate .
Tensions between the US and China will fade away even before the election , '' the expert said .
Russia 's Navy is gearing up for large-scale drills that will take place in the coastal zone along the Northern Sea Route in the near future .
Meanwhile , the United States accuses Russia of building up its activities and presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will be the Russian Northern Fleet ’ s ninth mission along the Arctic thoroughfare .
The Fleet 's forces , together with other military units and air forces , earlier practiced landing operations in the Arctic .
However , the upcoming mission is not solely military but humanitarian as well , because it will involve members of the Russian Geographical Society who will carry out historical exploration and search activities .
The Russian fleet ’ s action comes amid the growing activities of NATO countries in the region .
US Coordinator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently said that Washington considered the Arctic to be `` NATO ’ s northern flank . ''
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said at the Arctic Forum in Finland in May 2019 that the United States would strengthen its presence in the Arctic in order to oppose China and Russia .
`` I can not recall the Northern Fleet ’ s ships conducting such missions along the Northern Sea Route in the Soviet era .
The Russian Navy began to step up its activity in the Arctic several years ago , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zone of special economic interest .
In order to protect these kinds of interests , the Northern Fleet is continuously boosting its capacities , and military bases hosting combat weapons and air defense facilities are being set up in the Arctic , '' Chairman of the Central Committee of All-Russian Trade Union of Military Servicemen Captain 1st Rank Oleg Shvedkov told the newspaper .
`` The goal is to demonstrate power and the ability to repel potential enemy aggression and ensure national security , '' the expert emphasized .
Vedomosti : Trump closing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Business daily Vedomosti has taken time to analyze the current standings in the 2020 US presidential race .
The gap in the approval ratings of presumptive US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and the incumbent president , Republican Donald Trump , slightly narrowed in the past week , the paper wrote Friday , citing a Rasmussen poll published on August 5 .
According to the survey 's results , Biden 's rating stands at 48 % and Trump 's is 45 % .
Both are actively engaged in their election campaigns .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to participate in events organized by the White House in Ohio , one of the so-called battleground states that can decide the outcome of the presidential race .
Biden , in turn , seeks to gain the support of as many people of color as possible .
This strategy comes as no surprise , political scientist Israel Marques II told the newspaper .
According to him , most people of color have always supported Democrats .
Apart from African-Americans and Latin Americans , Biden 's target audience also includes big city residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump 's voters are quite different .
`` Trump is mostly supported by the white population in the South who live in the countryside and don ’ t have university degrees .
The trend hasn ’ t changed on the whole , '' the expert said .
Suburban population will be crucial for the candidates in the upcoming election because these people will for the most part determine who will occupy the White House in the next four years .
The expert pointed out that nationwide , economic figures would be of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s situation , which has already been complicated by the coronavirus pandemic , will depend on whether his team is capable of showing any economic achievements .
Rossiyskaya Gazeta : Russian air transportation is not all doom and gloom Russia ’ s airport traffic exceeded expectations in July .
Passenger traffic dropped by only 45 % compared to the same month last year , while forecasts had warned of a 65 % plunge , according to the International Association of Airports .
Tourists have reacted to the lifting of coronavirus restrictions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Data from airports confirms overall figures .
A spokesperson for Yekaterinburg ’ s Koltsovo Airport told the paper that the July passenger traffic had reached 374,300 people , which is 46 % less than last year ’ s figures .
A spokesperson for Moscow ’ s Domodedovo Airport , in particular , noted that the airport had served over 73,000 passengers on domestic Russian flights on July 31 , exceeding last year ’ s peak day figures by 18 % .
Domestic air traffic is growing particularly because ticket prices are rather low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Borisov , chief expert at Higher School of Economics ’ Institute for Transport Economics and Transport Policy Studies .
However , as a result , air carriers will face difficulties in implementing deferred payments of lease obligations and loans .
The resumption of international flights will be highly important , the expert added .
The industry probably won ’ t see a straight-line recovery , experts point out .
Air services are currently driven by Russians ’ travels to resorts in the country ’ s south but growth rates won ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Institute of Engineering Economics and Humanitarian Sciences Daniil Kvon said .
He stressed that demand in autumn would depend on the recovery of business activities .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews .

Izvestia: Minsk’s move to extradite Russians to Kiev would mean crossing the line
Belarus should soon release the 33 Russians detained outside Minsk, a Russian lawmaker told Izvestia. Experts believe that by extraditing Russian nationals to Ukraine, Belarus would cross the red line, making it impossible to set things right. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said earlier that there was no need to politicize the issue - however, according to experts, politicizing the situation is what he has been doing in the run-up to the presidential election. Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee for CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots Leonid Kalashnikov pointed out that only Ukrainian citizens could be extradited to Ukraine, while the detained were Russian citizens. He dismissed as nonsense allegations that some of the detained Russians had participated in military activities in eastern Ukraine. If this was the case, every resident of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, who has been freely traveling to Belarus all this time, should have been detained. "In this case, the Minsk Agreements would have to be scrapped," Kalashnikov added. According to Institute of CIS Countries expert Vladimir Yevseyev, even if just one Russian national were extradited to any country other than Russia, it would mean crossing the red line, where Russia would take political and economic measures. "Various measures can be taken towards Belarus. As for economic ones, Moscow can deny loans to Minsk and refuse to refinance Belarusian public debt," the political scientist specified. According to him, restrictions on the import of Belarusian goods could be one of the toughest measures. However, the expert emphasized that the extradition of at least a few Russians to Kiev is not impossible amid the Belarusian presidential election campaign. Izvestia: Will Trump actually ban TikTok
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The TikTok video app won’t be eventually banned in the United States, said experts interviewed by Izvestia. It would be unreasonable for Donald Trump to alienate 100 mln users of the app - almost all of the country’s youth - ahead of a presidential election. Trump announced earlier in the week that a deal to purchase the TikTok app from its parent Chinese company, ByteDance, must include a "substantial amount of money" coming to the US Treasury. He added, however, that if TikTok failed to find a US buyer within 45 days, the app would be shut down in the country. This is an unprecedented situation in US history, Freedom Finance analyst Valery Yemelyanov noted. No US president has ever demanded a Treasury kickback payment based on his own decision. At the same time, Donald Trump’s words may turn out to be a statement that will have no consequences and the business community won’t take it seriously. If TikTok is forced to comply with the White House’s demands, China may take similar steps against, say, US film distributors, Katkov and Partners owner Pavel Katkov pointed out. In his view, it would be a tangible blow because China remains a lucrative market for the US. However, Yemelyanov doubts that it would come down to a ban on TikTok. "The conflict was created artificially. It is perfectly clear to the US administration that a database of funny videos that school students share with each other does not pose any significant threat. TikTok just happened to be caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and became a convenient tool for manipulating public debate. Tensions between the US and China will fade away even before the election," the expert said. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Arctic grows as stage for Russia-NATO conflicting interests
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Russia's Navy is gearing up for large-scale drills that will take place in the coastal zone along the Northern Sea Route in the near future. Meanwhile, the United States accuses Russia of building up its activities and presence in the Arctic, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes. It will be the Russian Northern Fleet’s ninth mission along the Arctic thoroughfare. The Fleet's forces, together with other military units and air forces, earlier practiced landing operations in the Arctic. However, the upcoming mission is not solely military but humanitarian as well, because it will involve members of the Russian Geographical Society who will carry out historical exploration and search activities. The Russian fleet’s action comes amid the growing activities of NATO countries in the region. US Coordinator for the Arctic Region Jim DeHart has recently said that Washington considered the Arctic to be "NATO’s northern flank." US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said at the Arctic Forum in Finland in May 2019 that the United States would strengthen its presence in the Arctic in order to oppose China and Russia. "I cannot recall the Northern Fleet’s ships conducting such missions along the Northern Sea Route in the Soviet era. The Russian Navy began to step up its activity in the Arctic several years ago, after the Russian leadership declared the region a zone of special economic interest. In order to protect these kinds of interests, the Northern Fleet is continuously boosting its capacities, and military bases hosting combat weapons and air defense facilities are being set up in the Arctic," Chairman of the Central Committee of All-Russian Trade Union of Military Servicemen Captain 1st Rank Oleg Shvedkov told the newspaper. "The goal is to demonstrate power and the ability to repel potential enemy aggression and ensure national security," the expert emphasized. Vedomosti: Trump closing gap on Biden in US presidential race
Read also Michael Bloomberg drops out of US presidential race, endorses Joe Biden
Business daily Vedomosti has taken time to analyze the current standings in the 2020 US presidential race. The gap in the approval ratings of presumptive US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and the incumbent president, Republican Donald Trump, slightly narrowed in the past week, the paper wrote Friday, citing a Rasmussen poll published on August 5. According to the survey's results, Biden's rating stands at 48% and Trump's is 45%. Both are actively engaged in their election campaigns. According to the US media, Trump is set to participate in events organized by the White House in Ohio, one of the so-called battleground states that can decide the outcome of the presidential race. Biden, in turn, seeks to gain the support of as many people of color as possible. This strategy comes as no surprise, political scientist Israel Marques II told the newspaper. According to him, most people of color have always supported Democrats. Apart from African-Americans and Latin Americans, Biden's target audience also includes big city residents and white people with university degrees. Trump's voters are quite different. "Trump is mostly supported by the white population in the South who live in the countryside and don’t have university degrees. The trend hasn’t changed on the whole," the expert said. Suburban population will be crucial for the candidates in the upcoming election because these people will for the most part determine who will occupy the White House in the next four years. The expert pointed out that nationwide, economic figures would be of the most importance. This is why Trump’s situation, which has already been complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, will depend on whether his team is capable of showing any economic achievements. Rossiyskaya Gazeta: Russian air transportation is not all doom and gloom
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tass--2020-08-07--Russia’s Rosatom starts fueling first unit of Belarusian NPP

MOSCOW , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom reported about the start of fueling at the @ @ @ @ @ Nuclear Power Plant ( NPP ) .
`` Fueling has begun at power unit No @ @ @ @ @ NPP , '' Rosatom reported on Twitter .
Rosatom added that the first reactor fuel @ @ @ @ @ at 11:45 am .
By the end of the month , 163 fuel assemblies will @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom reported about the start of fueling at the first unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
"Fueling has begun at power unit No. 1 of the Belarusian NPP," Rosatom reported on Twitter.
Rosatom added that the first reactor fuel assembly was loaded with fuel at 11:45 am. By the end of the month, 163 fuel assemblies will sequentially be loaded.


tass--2020-08-07--Russia postpones dispatch of Nauka research module to Baikonur spaceport to August 10

MOSCOW , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
The Nauka multi-functional laboratory module planned for launch to the International Space Station ( ISS ) in April 2021 will be sent to the Baikonur spaceport from the Khrunichev Space Center ( the module ’ s producer ) on August 10 , the press office of Russia ’ s State Space Corporation Roscosmos told TASS on Friday .
Khrunichev Space Center Deputy CEO for Production Roman Khokhlov earlier said that the research module for the orbital outpost would be sent to the Baikonur spaceport overnight to August 7 .
`` Russian Railways confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially valuable non-standard cargo [ the Nauka module ] from the territory of the Khrunichev Space Center for August 10 , 2020 , '' Roscosmos said .
The Roscosmos press office specified that the Khrunichev Space Center was now preparing the accompanying documentation , `` confirming compliance with the transportation means and agreeing the terms of transporting the Nauka module with Russian Railways . ''
Khrunichev Space Center Deputy CEO for Production Khokhlov said on July 31 that the research module would undergo a cycle of tests at the Baikonur Cosmodrome before its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire preparations for the launch at the spaceport would take nine months , he added .
`` The stage of electrical tests takes about six months together with preparations because there is a large number of systems .
Scheduled operational measures take another three months from this moment to the launch .
This involves direct preparations for the launch together with the provision of microbiological protection , fueling and other operations , '' he explained .
Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier said that the Nauka research module was opening the way for further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ISS .
The launch of the Nauka module to the orbital outpost was planned for April 2021 , he specified .
The Russian Space journal issued by Roscosmos earlier reported that the module would be sent into orbit towards the International Space Station in the second quarter of 2021 .
Roscosmos Executive Director for Science and Long-Term Programs Alexander Bloshenko told TASS in April that the experiment Vampire would be carried out in the module to create crystals for the latest infrared sensors that will be used on satellites of the Sfera @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embryos in quail eggs is also planned to be conducted in the module .
The module ’ s construction began in 1995 .
Russia initially planned to launch the Nauka lab to the ISS as a back-up of the Zarya compartment ( the station ’ s first module that continues its flight as part of the orbital outpost ) but the launch was numerously delayed .
In 2013 , the Nauka module was sent to the Khrunichev Space Center after metal chips were found in its fuel system .
The Nauka multi-functional laboratory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and regenerate water from the urine .
The Nauka will provide a second toilet for Russian cosmonauts ( the first is located in the Zvezda module ) and a room for the third crewmember .
It will also use the European Robotic Arm ( ERA ) that will help perform some operations without spacewalks .

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. The Nauka multi-functional laboratory module planned for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April 2021 will be sent to the Baikonur spaceport from the Khrunichev Space Center (the module’s producer) on August 10, the press office of Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos told TASS on Friday.
Khrunichev Space Center Deputy CEO for Production Roman Khokhlov earlier said that the research module for the orbital outpost would be sent to the Baikonur spaceport overnight to August 7.
"Russian Railways confirmed the dispatch window for bringing out the especially valuable non-standard cargo [the Nauka module] from the territory of the Khrunichev Space Center for August 10, 2020," Roscosmos said.
The Roscosmos press office specified that the Khrunichev Space Center was now preparing the accompanying documentation, "confirming compliance with the transportation means and agreeing the terms of transporting the Nauka module with Russian Railways."
Khrunichev Space Center Deputy CEO for Production Khokhlov said on July 31 that the research module would undergo a cycle of tests at the Baikonur Cosmodrome before its launch to the orbital outpost. The entire preparations for the launch at the spaceport would take nine months, he added.
"The stage of electrical tests takes about six months together with preparations because there is a large number of systems. Scheduled operational measures take another three months from this moment to the launch. This involves direct preparations for the launch together with the provision of microbiological protection, fueling and other operations," he explained.
Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier said that the Nauka research module was opening the way for further building up Russia’s presence on the ISS. The launch of the Nauka module to the orbital outpost was planned for April 2021, he specified.
The Russian Space journal issued by Roscosmos earlier reported that the module would be sent into orbit towards the International Space Station in the second quarter of 2021. Roscosmos Executive Director for Science and Long-Term Programs Alexander Bloshenko told TASS in April that the experiment Vampire would be carried out in the module to create crystals for the latest infrared sensors that will be used on satellites of the Sfera orbital grouping. An experiment to develop embryos in quail eggs is also planned to be conducted in the module.
Russia’s Nauka research module
The module’s construction began in 1995. Russia initially planned to launch the Nauka lab to the ISS as a back-up of the Zarya compartment (the station’s first module that continues its flight as part of the orbital outpost) but the launch was numerously delayed. In 2013, the Nauka module was sent to the Khrunichev Space Center after metal chips were found in its fuel system.
The Nauka multi-functional laboratory module can generate oxygen for six people and regenerate water from the urine. The Nauka will provide a second toilet for Russian cosmonauts (the first is located in the Zvezda module) and a room for the third crewmember. It will also use the European Robotic Arm (ERA) that will help perform some operations without spacewalks.


tass--2020-08-07--Russia records 5,241 new daily coronavirus cases

MOSCOW , August 7 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 5,241 to 877,135 in the past 24 hours , the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Friday .
The growth rate is the lowest in the Nenets Autonomous Region ( 0 % ) , the Karachay-Circassian Region ( 0.2 % ) , the Moscow Region ( 0.2 % ) , the Kabardino-Balkaria Region ( 0.2 % ) , the North Ossetia Region ( 0.2 % ) , Moscow ( 0.3 % ) , the Novgorod Region ( 0.3 % ) , the Bryansk Region ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 0.3 % ) and the Trans-Baikal Region ( 0.3 % ) .
According to the crisis center , the daily growth rate is 0.6 % .
According to the crisis center , another 686 cases were confirmed in Moscow , 180 - in the Sverdlovsk region , 158 - in the Moscow region , 157 - in St. Petersburg and 143 in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Region in the past day .
The number of coronavirus patients discharged over the past 24 hours has increased by 7,235 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis center , in all , 683,592 patients have recovered which makes up 77.9 % of the total COVID-19 case tally in Russia .
Having recovered , 1,353 patients were discharged in Moscow , 403 - in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area , 329 - in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region , 260 - in the Nizhny Novgorod Region , and 209 - in the Murmansk Region over the past day .
The number of COVID-19 fatalities over the past 24 hours increased by 119 , compared to 116 the day before , reaching 14,725 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the share of fatalities makes up 1.68 % of the total number of the coronavirus infections .
Over 24 hours , 18 fatalities were registered in St. Petersburg , 12 - in Moscow , eight - in the Irkutsk and Sverdlovsk Regions each , seven - in the Novosibirsk Region and six - in the Rostov Region while in 29 Russian regions the number of fatalities has not exceeded five .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , more than 19 mln people have been infected worldwide and over 717,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 12 mln individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
The Russian government set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, August 7. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 5,241 to 877,135 in the past 24 hours, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Friday.
The growth rate is the lowest in the Nenets Autonomous Region (0%), the Karachay-Circassian Region (0.2%), the Moscow Region (0.2%), the Kabardino-Balkaria Region (0.2%), the North Ossetia Region (0.2%), Moscow (0.3%), the Novgorod Region (0.3%), the Bryansk Region (0.3%), the Smolensk Region (0.3%) and the Trans-Baikal Region (0.3%).
According to the crisis center, the daily growth rate is 0.6%.
According to the crisis center, another 686 cases were confirmed in Moscow, 180 - in the Sverdlovsk region, 158 - in the Moscow region, 157 - in St. Petersburg and 143 in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Region in the past day.
Recoveries
The number of coronavirus patients discharged over the past 24 hours has increased by 7,235, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Friday.
According to the crisis center, in all, 683,592 patients have recovered which makes up 77.9% of the total COVID-19 case tally in Russia.
Having recovered, 1,353 patients were discharged in Moscow, 403 - in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area, 329 - in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region, 260 - in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, and 209 - in the Murmansk Region over the past day.
Fatalities
The number of COVID-19 fatalities over the past 24 hours increased by 119, compared to 116 the day before, reaching 14,725.
According to the crisis center, the share of fatalities makes up 1.68% of the total number of the coronavirus infections.
Over 24 hours, 18 fatalities were registered in St. Petersburg, 12 - in Moscow, eight - in the Irkutsk and Sverdlovsk Regions each, seven - in the Novosibirsk Region and six - in the Rostov Region while in 29 Russian regions the number of fatalities has not exceeded five.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, more than 19 mln people have been infected worldwide and over 717,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 12 mln individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
The Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.