Igor Smirnov: U.S. afraid of Russia and Transnistria

Transnistrian Moldavian Republic has been in existence for almost 19 years, but has no international recognition. The President told the magazine Der Spiegel about the origins of the conflict in Moldova, says InoPressa.ru, and also stated that his fear of the United States.

Proclamation of the Republic was a necessary measure, explained Smirnov foreign journalists. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in Moldova, many dream of unification with Romania. "We did not want to be Romanians. Therefore, in the former Moldavian SSR emerged two new states: Moldova and Transnistria", - said the head of the republic.

According to Smirnov, the international recognition - is not important. Transdnistria distinguished history, Slavic, Russian mentality, language and foreign policy priorities. "Of the 500 thousand citizens of our 130 thousand in the same time, are citizens of Russia", - told Smirnov.

According to him, the United States wants to put an end to the Russian presence in the region, so the CIA considers Transnistria "illegal separatist regime, and Smirnov himself barred from entering the U.S. and EU countries.

"It might even be proud that this great power are afraid Smirnov", - considers the head of the Transnistrian state.

In the West, Transnistria attributed to the smuggling, aiding, or even its organization, said the publication. However, according to Smirnov, "The European Union has sent to the border of a special commission, which concluded that the evidence supporting or contraband on our part no.

According to Smirnov, the American special services funded some opposition groups from Moldova in Chisinau. "It is an old concept that someone wants to shatter public morality, that of the State", - explained the head of Trans-Dniester.

According to the head of Transnistria, the answer to a question about the future of the republic began in September 2006: while 97% voted for independence and further development of Trans-Dniester, along with Russia.

Transnistria (Help Der Spiegel)

The capital - the city of Tiraspol, is located on the east bank of the Dniester.

The population of the republic has about 550 thousand people. Mainly - Moldavian, Russian and Ukrainian.

Since 1992, the self-Dniester Moldovan Republic (TMR) is ruled by President Igor Smirnov.

Transdnistria enjoys strong support from the Government of Russia.

In the region, said in Russian, many citizens have Russian passports, and Russian troops are deployed across the Dniester.

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A new bat

Lamborguini gives back more than a nut in presenting this new version of the Murcilago. With the same engine for LP 640, now offers 10 hp more power but its benefits are very similar. Placed as the second most powerful of the range, behind the LP670-4 Superveloce in Geneva.

Its engine, a V12 of 6.5 liters, can be seen through the transparent cover incorporating. With 650 hp, offers a top speed of 330 km / h. It was wheel drive and incorporates the sequence and automatic e-gear six-speed, which accelerates to 100 km / h in just 3.4 seconds.

Is sold with a unique design known as' Grigio Telesto. The body combines gray with orange details' Arancio '. Four logos LP650-4 in orange on the sides and rear of the vehicle in the front bumper. The brake calipers have also been detailed in the same color.

Incorporates 18-inch wheels and five radio stations in shiny black. In addition, the parts in the exterior design are very similar to the popular bat and incorporates a few different details from other versions of Lamborguini. As for the interior, also dominated by dark.

A new feature is the driver's seat and center tunnel are upholstered in Alcantara and the front passenger side, in black leather Perseus. Furthermore, it contains details on Orange at the seams of the seats and steering wheel in the door panels and on the mats.

Lamborguini now this new version in order to continue providing the air of exclusivity that has always displayed. Proof of this is that it only sold 50 units of this version and its price, although that has not yet transpired, from around 250,000 euros and 300,000.

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Former Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan was charged: from his award-caliber pistol shot dead a Turkish businessman

Former Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan, now an opposition leader, accused of complicity in the murder. The investigation suspects that Alikbek Jekshenkulov illegally transferred to someone to reward the gun, which later killed the man. If the opposition is proved guilty, he faces up to 15 years in prison, Interfax reports.

Dzhekshenkulov was arrested the day on 9 March, and within two days was in a temporary detention center in Bishkek. Investigators said a Makarov pistol, which belonged to ex-Minister in December 2007 was killed by a Turkish businessman Servet . This confirms the ballistic examination of weapons seized from Dzhekshenkulova.

Today Dzhekshenkulova more than three hours of questioning at the Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. At the moment he was taken to the Pervomaisky district court of Bishkek, where he would be replaced by a measure of restraint. Court was held behind closed doors.

Entrance to the courthouse guarded by policemen and supporters gathered around Dzhekshenkulova, opposition politicians and human rights defenders, who held hands with posters demanding the release of opposition.

On Tuesday, during negotiations with the representatives of the opposition to stop harass their leaders, including Dzhekshenkulova. In the opposition believe that the case against the former heads of the Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry of Kyrgyzstan (Ismail Isakov accused of abuse of power, negligence and misuse of budget funds) are fabricated. The government has not responded to the demands of their opponents, but the talks scheduled to continue March 12.

Alikbek Jekshenkulov, along with the rest of the cabinet was dismissed in 2006. Leaving government service, he created and led a movement for justice ", which consisted of several political parties.

Alla Pugacheva ceases to concerts

People's Artist of the USSR, Russian pop diva Alla Pugacheva, which marks this year its 60-year anniversary, terminates his concerts. According to her, this will happen after the completion of the Jubilee Tour "from April to April." This is the singer said on Thursday at a press conference in Moscow.

"Indeed, the concert as a singer, I cease to Alla Pugachova. I will not kiss scene at parting, I'm not going to do farewell tour ", - quotes words Pugachyova Interfax.

- Pugachova presented an illustrated album "Alla Art"

She reported two main reasons for his decision. "The first - the health of my heart and not allow to go hither and thither in ships, planes, and the second reason - is that after a series of operations that I had to move, the voice, of course, , and can not express those emotions and intonations that I would like, "- said a People's Artist.

Pugachev noted that it might go off, "of course, wrong time." "In the courtyard of the crisis, and it must be such as to make money" - ironically, she explained.

At the same time, according to the , the actress is full of plans and optimism. "Alla Pugacheva - she leaves the scene, but it is time to another of Alla Pugacheva, who has work at the radio" Alla ", theater, cinema, in the publishing industry, - said the singer. - So just sit idly by, I will not .

Pugachova presented an illustrated album "Alla Art"

At the press conference, Alla Pugacheva presented as an illustrated Photo album "Alla Art" - the first in her creative work. The album consists of 240 pages and contains 191 photo singer. Pictures of her speeches, including the shooting of the three famous concert at 8 thousandth Yerevan stadium Hrazdan "in 1984, alternate with portrait photos.

The book also has a well-known all over the world photos and images from the personal archive Pugachyova. Among the creators of these works - Valery Plotnikov, Viatcheslav Maneshin, Vlad Loktev, Elena Sukhova, Gregory Kuz'min, and others.

The album is supplied with quotations from the singer. "I do not know how to deal with all these cases, to collect their archives, - she said at a press conference. - I thank all the people who helped me in this." The album continued the singer, I must remind the audience what it was and what became.

"In this album - only the pictures that are associated with creativity - told Pugachova. - It was called a photo where I am, 16-year-old, first came to the recording studio. On these photos I have such a beautiful, , slender.

But the album, Pugachova noted, this is just the beginning. "The second edition will be a photo of my friends - all former and present, with my stories about them", - said the singer.