Abkhazia is small country which is located in north-western part of the Caucasus between the rivers Psou and Inguri, south-west by the Black Sea. Abkhazia has a little rugged coastline, more than 210 km in length with frequent wide pebble beaches. Seas, subtropical vegetation, turbulent rivers, and peaks Caucasian mountains give Abkhazia exceptional beauty. Abkhazia's population is about two hundred thousand people. Many Russian love to have a vacation at Abkhazia since it is cheap and Abkhazian are very friendly with Russian (especially after Georgia-Russia war of August 2008).
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So in August 2008 Georgian troops launched massive artillery shelling and storming South Ossetia capital Tskhinvali city and surrounding areas. The next day Russia officially joined with conflict as part of the operation to force Georgia to peace. The next day Abkhazia joined with the conflict within the military assistance agreements between the members of the Union of Unrecognized States. They both Abkhazia and South Ossetia were part of Georgia but Georgia lost control over them about 20 years ago. Three days later Russia officially announced the successful completion of the operation to force Georgian authorities to peace. August 26, 2008 The Russian Federation recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Also, the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia were recognized by Nicaragua, Venezuela and Nauru.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Turkey vacation
Last week we were in Turkey. It was my second vacation of the year. This time I went with my wife Natasha, my daughter Katya and my stepson Vanya.
We stayed at Ozkaymak Alaaddin resort. This resort is in Avsallar settlement near Alanya. The resort has six floors with many rooms. It has a really nice pool because of the way it is shaped and design. It includes a swim up bar located near the pool. Also it has swimming pool for baby, mini aqua park and indoor pool. The resort has a big restaurant and three bars. There are enough various food and local drinks. I think I recovered a couple of kilograms.
The beach is with sand and is near the hotel. We had a lot of opportunity to swim and sunbathe. There are many various fishes around big stones in the water. Me and Vanya dived and viewed them. I also saw turtles. I have a few photos of them but they did not swim close enough. The first three days Kate was being pulled from the sea. But later she seemed tired of the bitter salt water, and we swam with her on the hands.
The excursion that we did was a yacht ride in Alanya. It took all day. We had four stops for swimming, lunch, review of the caves in the rocks on the shore and stroll along Alanya town. When we strolled along we visited Alanya Red Tower and ate ice cream at a restaurant in honor of Ivan's birthday.
The Turks are very fond of children. Every Turk over the age of thirty stopped to play with Katya.
I can really say that I had a good time with family.
Here is few photos.
We stayed at Ozkaymak Alaaddin resort. This resort is in Avsallar settlement near Alanya. The resort has six floors with many rooms. It has a really nice pool because of the way it is shaped and design. It includes a swim up bar located near the pool. Also it has swimming pool for baby, mini aqua park and indoor pool. The resort has a big restaurant and three bars. There are enough various food and local drinks. I think I recovered a couple of kilograms.
The beach is with sand and is near the hotel. We had a lot of opportunity to swim and sunbathe. There are many various fishes around big stones in the water. Me and Vanya dived and viewed them. I also saw turtles. I have a few photos of them but they did not swim close enough. The first three days Kate was being pulled from the sea. But later she seemed tired of the bitter salt water, and we swam with her on the hands.
The excursion that we did was a yacht ride in Alanya. It took all day. We had four stops for swimming, lunch, review of the caves in the rocks on the shore and stroll along Alanya town. When we strolled along we visited Alanya Red Tower and ate ice cream at a restaurant in honor of Ivan's birthday.
The Turks are very fond of children. Every Turk over the age of thirty stopped to play with Katya.
I can really say that I had a good time with family.
Here is few photos.
Monday, August 9, 2010
«Police Act»
A new version of the Militia Act was published on the zakonoproekt2010.ru site. This new version of the law was renamed the "Police Act". There are two interesting fact about this Act.
The first one is that this was the first bill passed by a general discussion before the debate in the Duma. Anyone can register and comment on this bill. I hope this practice will continue.
The second fact is that Militia will be renamed to Police. "In my opinion, it's time to return the Militia of its former name and continue to call the law enforcement Police"- said Dmitry Medvedev. It seems that the word "militia" is associated with negative feelings. But I think that simple renaming will not change militia's working. I’m also afraid that it will cost too much money in the renaming procedure. I think this money will be spent for nothing.
The first one is that this was the first bill passed by a general discussion before the debate in the Duma. Anyone can register and comment on this bill. I hope this practice will continue.
The second fact is that Militia will be renamed to Police. "In my opinion, it's time to return the Militia of its former name and continue to call the law enforcement Police"- said Dmitry Medvedev. It seems that the word "militia" is associated with negative feelings. But I think that simple renaming will not change militia's working. I’m also afraid that it will cost too much money in the renaming procedure. I think this money will be spent for nothing.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
last news
It was a very busy week for me and I did not have free time to post a new message in the blog. My wife Natasha finally got a driver's license. So we will have more free time now. She went to the driver's courses several times a week for 2 hours while I took care of little Katya. Although, Katya is no longer little. She is one and a half years.
Two weeks ago Katya had eaten something wrong and became sick. It was problem for us because we wanted to go on holiday. But now she feels good and we have bought a tour to Turkey. I’m a little worried about Katya because now in Turkey is very hot. Today it’s about 32 degrees in Alania. On the other hand it’s about 40 degrees here in Russia today. So maybe I'm worried for nothing.
By the way, abnormal hot weather continues to remain in Russia. In addition to this now there are many wildfires. There are burning peats near Tver. And every day the city enveloped in smoke. Depending on the wind sometimes the smoke dissipates. This is a terrible cataclysm.
This week we had an accident with electricity. Monday night lights suddenly lit up very brightly. I heard a burst control unit of warm floor in the bathroom. Then I turned off the electricity switch. As we discovered later, the voltage was 400 volts. As we learned later in the neighboring yard tree fell and broke electrical wires. Total losses amounted to two power supply and control unit warm floor. It’s about $200.
Anyway we are going to flight to Turkey on 13 August. And now we are covered with pleasant preparations before the trip.
Two weeks ago Katya had eaten something wrong and became sick. It was problem for us because we wanted to go on holiday. But now she feels good and we have bought a tour to Turkey. I’m a little worried about Katya because now in Turkey is very hot. Today it’s about 32 degrees in Alania. On the other hand it’s about 40 degrees here in Russia today. So maybe I'm worried for nothing.
By the way, abnormal hot weather continues to remain in Russia. In addition to this now there are many wildfires. There are burning peats near Tver. And every day the city enveloped in smoke. Depending on the wind sometimes the smoke dissipates. This is a terrible cataclysm.
This week we had an accident with electricity. Monday night lights suddenly lit up very brightly. I heard a burst control unit of warm floor in the bathroom. Then I turned off the electricity switch. As we discovered later, the voltage was 400 volts. As we learned later in the neighboring yard tree fell and broke electrical wires. Total losses amounted to two power supply and control unit warm floor. It’s about $200.
Anyway we are going to flight to Turkey on 13 August. And now we are covered with pleasant preparations before the trip.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Valentin Dikul
Valentin Dikul is a circus strongman. He is famous because he broke his back in young age and later he rehabilitated himself and went back to the circus as a circus strongman. Also he made Guinness World Record in powerlifting in 1999(he was 51 years old).
He was born April 3, 1948. When he was 15 years old he was a trapeze artist in the circus. One day he fell from a height of 13 meters in an accident. The diagnosis of the doctors was: "Compression fracture of the spine in the lumbar spine and brain injury. Valentin Dikul will hold the remainder of his life in a wheelchair."
At the hospital, he began training with a rigid energy. Nobody believe that he will succeed. He continued to train five - six hours a day for five years. But his feet did not act. Suddenly he had a fever, terribly hurt joints, Valentin lost consciousness. When he woke up he was unable to move his hands and talking. But after a week he felt the work of muscles of his legs. Two weeks later he could walk with two sticks.
Valentin Dikul decided to return to the arena as circus strongman. He continued to train and seven months later he had gone already without sticks. And four years later he easily goes up in the iron boots of his own invention. In 1970 Dikul returned to the arena as a power juggler. He performed exceptionally difficult tricks with tossing 80 kilo kettlebells.
Also Valentin Dikul developed its own method of rehabilitation after a back injury. Currently he has two clinics in Moscow devoted to helping others overcome their spinal injuries.
He was born April 3, 1948. When he was 15 years old he was a trapeze artist in the circus. One day he fell from a height of 13 meters in an accident. The diagnosis of the doctors was: "Compression fracture of the spine in the lumbar spine and brain injury. Valentin Dikul will hold the remainder of his life in a wheelchair."
At the hospital, he began training with a rigid energy. Nobody believe that he will succeed. He continued to train five - six hours a day for five years. But his feet did not act. Suddenly he had a fever, terribly hurt joints, Valentin lost consciousness. When he woke up he was unable to move his hands and talking. But after a week he felt the work of muscles of his legs. Two weeks later he could walk with two sticks.
Valentin Dikul decided to return to the arena as circus strongman. He continued to train and seven months later he had gone already without sticks. And four years later he easily goes up in the iron boots of his own invention. In 1970 Dikul returned to the arena as a power juggler. He performed exceptionally difficult tricks with tossing 80 kilo kettlebells.
Also Valentin Dikul developed its own method of rehabilitation after a back injury. Currently he has two clinics in Moscow devoted to helping others overcome their spinal injuries.
Friday, July 23, 2010
World Whale Day
Today is World Whale Day. This holiday is celebrated around the world. This holiday was established in 1986, when the International Whaling Commission banned whale hunting, after 200 years of ruthless extermination. The ban is still in effect today and it means that the worldwide hunt for whales, as well as trade in whale meat is forbidden. However, this date is considered as a day to protect not only whales, but all marine mammals. Every year on this day, various environmental groups hold rally in defense of whales and other marine mammals. This day has particular importance for Russia, as dozens of species of whales, dolphins and seals live in the seas of our country. Many of them are endangered and listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Placebo effect
A placebo is a physiologically inert substance used as a medicinal drug to reassure a patient. A Placebo effect is a positive therapeutic effect claimed by a patient after receiving a placebo. Generally, the term "placebo effect" is a positive therapeutic effect not only medicine drug, but for example from some kind of radiation, conversation, laser therapy, etc.
An efficiency of the Placebo depends on patient’s suggestibility and external circumstances of the treatment. Bigger and brighter pills have the greater effect. Placebo injection works better than a placebo tablet. Sometimes doctors deliberately prescribe placebos to patients who prone to autosuggestion symptoms of sick. In this case, they avoid unnecessary drug therapy and multiple drug complications. The positive effect of homeopathic is also explained by placebo effect. Placebo effect may be explained by as a result of suggestion the patient's brain begins developing substances with appropriate action, including endorphins, which in effect partially replacing the action of the drug. The second factor that ensures the effectiveness of placebos is increasing general immunity of human.
The placebo effect makes it more difficult to evaluate new treatments. I think all clinical trials should be double blinded so that the researchers also do not know which subjects are receiving the active or placebo treatment.
An efficiency of the Placebo depends on patient’s suggestibility and external circumstances of the treatment. Bigger and brighter pills have the greater effect. Placebo injection works better than a placebo tablet. Sometimes doctors deliberately prescribe placebos to patients who prone to autosuggestion symptoms of sick. In this case, they avoid unnecessary drug therapy and multiple drug complications. The positive effect of homeopathic is also explained by placebo effect. Placebo effect may be explained by as a result of suggestion the patient's brain begins developing substances with appropriate action, including endorphins, which in effect partially replacing the action of the drug. The second factor that ensures the effectiveness of placebos is increasing general immunity of human.
The placebo effect makes it more difficult to evaluate new treatments. I think all clinical trials should be double blinded so that the researchers also do not know which subjects are receiving the active or placebo treatment.
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