A single test has been created in Russia, which makes it possible to determine the presence of one of eight viral diseases in a person, including influenza and COVID-19, the press service of the developer, Sistema-Biotech (SBT), told RIA Novosti. “A scientific laboratory engaged in developments in the field of molecular biology, genetics and cellular
Named after the Sarmatian people of ancient times who populated the Eurasian Steppe, the RS-28 Sarmat (also known abroad as Satan-2) is Russia’s next-generation nuclear-capable and multiple independent reentry vehicle equipped with the super-heavy intercontinental ballistic missile, designed to ensure Russian parity with the US and its allies for decades to come. Russia’s Sarmat is
The Bank of Russia and market participants have started testing the digital ruble platform. The issuer and operator is the Central Bank, while customers open wallets and conduct transactions on them through financial organizations. The uniqueness of the digital ruble lies in the ability to access the digital wallet through the mobile application of any
Specialists of the radiation, chemical, and biological defence forces of Russia have invented a new method of testing for coronavirus, which is several times faster than traditional PCR tests and is not inferior to them in accuracy. “Based on modern methods of specific indication of pathogens, a set of reagents has been developed for detecting
In November of this year Russian authorities published on the Federal Portal of Draft Regulatory Legal Acts a new bill that obliges labour migrants arriving in Russia to give their fingerprints and conduct a health check for getting the right to stay in the country. Moreover, for those coming to work in Russia from the
The roll-out of the first flight sample of the newest Russian strike drone (UAV) S-70 “Okhotnik” (“Hunter”) took place at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant (NAZ) named after V. P. Chkalov. Currently, the preparations are underway for testing and the first flight of the drone. “The rollout of the UAV records the completion of the assembly
The Russian company Zala Aero, which is a part of the Kalashnikov Group of companies, has published a video of tests of Lancet loitering ammunition from a marine carrier. The video shows the launch of the Lancet drone using a mechanical catapult from the board of the BK-16E high-speed assault boat. The launch of
Flight tests of the light version of the Angara launch vehicle will resume in the first half of 2022, as stated by the Head of the Roscosmos State Space Corporation Dmitry Rogozin at the EAEU ‘Space Integration’ Business Forum. The Angara is a family of the latest Russian modular launch vehicles of various payload
Flight design tests of the new Kadet-100 parachute system have been completed in Russia, as reported by the press service of the Technodinamika holding of the Rostec State Corporation. The new parachute will be handed over to state tests by the end of 2021. It is specified that the Kadet-75 parachute system confirmed the
Russian Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, reported to the country’s Supreme Commander, Vladimir Putin, that the Russian Navy has once again tested the newest hypersonic missile 3M22 “Zircon”, which was launched from the frigate of the Northern Fleet “Admiral Gorshkov” at a target in the White Sea. As stated according to objective control data, the flight
Russian Foreign Ministry is outraged by the US “hypocrisy” in statements on space security. Russia stressed that the American authorities are well aware, fragments of the defunct satellite destroyed recently in space pose no threat to any space stations, and the destructive test itself was carried out according to international law. On Monday, the US
Russian quality supervision specialists (Roskachestvo) checked 20 brands of chocolate waffles of Russian (17), Austrian, and Kazakh production. According to the data provided by the experts, all the samples examined are safe and do not contain heavy metals, yeast, and GMOs. The research has shown that waffles are a safe product, as they do
Clinical trials of the flu and coronavirus vaccine will start at the end of 2022, according to the Director of the Gamaleya Scientific Centre Alexander Gintsburg. Also, a vaccine against different variants of the coronavirus is being developed. As specified by the specialist, the new vaccine is based on a hybrid vaccine against rotaviruses. He
