Politics / Countries

In Russia, restrictions on foreign transfers for citizens of the Russian Federation and "friendly" countries have been lifted

Starting December 8, the Bank of Russia will lift restrictions on foreign currency transfers abroad for Russians and non-residents from "friendly" countries, as stated in the regulator's press release. This decision was made against the backdrop of a "stable situation in the foreign exchange market." These restrictions were introduced in 2022, according to information from the publication "Meduza." Now, Russians and non-residents from "friendly"

05.12.2025, 15:22

In the world / The struggle for the independence of the Kyrgyz / Countries

BBC Director-General Resigns After Trump Speech Scandal

Tim Davie. Photo by Getty Images. In light of the scandal surrounding the editing of Donald Trump's speech in the Panorama program, BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News Chief Deborah Turness have decided to resign. This was reported by the Russian service of the BBC. In his letter, Davie noted: "While the BBC is not perfect, we must remain open and accountable. The current discussions surrounding BBC News have certainly influenced my decision, although this is not the only

10.11.2025, 08:50

Amphibians and reptiles / Countries

Aiyl Bank signed memorandums of cooperation with Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. as part of the C5+1 summit

- During the C5+1 summit in Washington, Tilek Alimdzhanov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Aiyl Bank," signed memorandums with two well-known American financial institutions — Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. These agreements are a significant step towards strengthening international partnerships and open new horizons for the further development of the bank on the global stage.

07.11.2025, 16:52

Politics / The struggle for the independence of the Kyrgyz / Countries

Resources and Influence. "BBC" on the Topics and Goals of Trump's Meeting with Leaders of Central Asian Countries

Photo Nathan Howard / Reuters. On the evening of Thursday, November 6, U.S. President Donald Trump met at the White House with the leaders of five Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The key topics and goals of this meeting are reported by the "Russian Service of the BBC". According to information from Western media, at the "C5+1" summit, Trump discussed issues related to access to the region's rich

07.11.2025, 11:10

Immigration

Immigration with Family and Humanitarian Immigration to Germany. Part - 4

Humanitarian Immigration to Germany People who cannot remain in their country due to persecution or humanitarian disaster can seek asylum in Germany. The candidate must provide substantial evidence to convince the immigration service to grant them protection. To apply for asylum, one must arrive in Germany with any visa and go to a refugee reception center. Those who arrive illegally and seek help at the border receive temporary housing while their case is being processed. They are also

17.08.2019, 14:55

Immigration

Immigration for Jews to Germany and "Late Resettlers." Part - 3

Immigration for Jews to Germany Germany offers a chance for immigration to Jews living in the countries of the former USSR, excluding Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, which have already joined the EU. Jews born before 1945 can expect a simplified immigration procedure, as they are all considered victims of National Socialism. Requirements for Jewish Immigration

15.08.2019, 21:53

Immigration

Immigration to Germany from Kyrgyzstan. Part - 2. Business, Marriage, Family

Business Immigration and Freelance Professions in Germany Business immigration to Germany involves two types of activities. The first is entrepreneurship, and the second is self-employment, where a highly qualified professional works for themselves. In German legislation, this is referred to as a freiberufler or freelance worker. This is not a freelancer – a freiberufler is a certified specialist with a registered legal entity. They are not considered an entrepreneur and do not pay business

12.08.2019, 13:36

Immigration

Immigration to Germany from Kyrgyzstan. Part 1. Methods

Methods of Immigration to Germany To immigrate to Germany, one must prepare for bureaucratic red tape: the candidate will need to gather a dozen or more documents, the processing and translation of which may take even longer than the visa application itself. On the other hand, moving to Germany is relatively inexpensive due to the geographical proximity of the country and reasonable visa fees. Moreover, candidates who have correctly gathered all the documents receive permission to move to

11.08.2019, 04:06

Countries

Countries of the World - Amazing Etymology

UZBEKISTAN. "Land of the Uzbeks." Possibly derived from the name of the Golden Horde khan Uzbek. UGANDA - from the early "Buganda," "land of the people," the ethnonym of the dominant people in this area.

19.07.2019, 20:57

Countries

Etymology of State Names

SAUDI ARABIA . The kingdom was formed within its current borders in 1926. The name was adopted in 1932. It reflects the geographical location (the country occupies two-thirds of the Arabian Peninsula, in Arabic — Jazirat al-Arab, "island of the Arabs") and the name of the ruling dynasty, the Saudis. SYRIA. The name of the country is mentioned in the Babylonian cuneiform tablets in the form of Syria. The meaning of the word is unknown. If you face east towards the sacred stone of the

15.07.2019, 19:26

Countries

What Do the Names of Some Countries Mean? N-R

Nauru — Pleasant Island On November 8, 1798, British captain John Fern landed on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean on his way to China via New Zealand. The locals were impressed by his arrival. Fern wrote that “their behavior was very polite, and they invited us to anchor on their island.” Therefore, the captain named this place “Pleasant Island.” However, Nauru, the smallest republic in the world, was also given another name derived from the local word Anaoero. In the native Nauruan

13.07.2019, 13:52

Countries

Russian Federation

Russia Geography Russia is located in the northeastern part of the largest continent on Earth — Eurasia, occupying about one-third of its territory (31.5%). The extreme northern and eastern points of the continent are also the extreme points of Russia. Situated in two parts of the world — Europe and Asia — Russia occupies the eastern part of Europe and the northern expanses of Asia. In terms of territory, our country ranks first in the world. The area of Russia is 17.1 million km². This is

13.07.2019, 13:21

Countries

What the Names of Countries Mean. L-M

Laos. From the ethnonym "Lao" — the most numerous people in the country. Lebanon. From the name of the Lebanon mountain range, derived from the ancient Semitic "laban" — "white". The peaks are covered with snow in winter.

10.07.2019, 10:31

Countries

The Origin of the Names of the Countries of the World. K-K

Kazakhstan. “Land of the Kazakhs.” From the name of the people, which, according to one version, means “free.” Kazakhstan literally translates to “land of free people,” originally referring to tribes that led a nomadic, wandering lifestyle. Several tribes broke away from the Uzbek Khanate in the mid-15th century and formed the Kazakh Khanate by the end of the 16th century. After the unification of tribes and the establishment of statehood, the word “Kazakh” took on a political rather than a

04.07.2019, 19:58

Countries

Country Names and Their Origins. D-J

Dominican Republic — from Latin dies Dominica, "day of God" ("Sunday"). The name of the most famous navigator — Christopher Columbus is associated with many toponyms. It was on this day that Columbus first landed on the island. Denmark - dhen (Proto-Indo-European language group) means "low" or "flat" and in Germanic "mark" means "borderland" and/or "border forest." The name was used by the ancient Goths to describe the

27.06.2019, 07:00

Countries

What the Names of the Countries of the World Mean. V-G

EAST TIMOR In Malay, "timur" means "east". The island is located at the eastern tip of the Lesser Sunda Islands. Its western part is part of Indonesia, while the eastern part gained independence in 2002 after 27 years of Indonesian occupation. United Kingdom - From the Celtic tribe of the Britons, who inhabited Britain from the 8th century BC. England got its name from the Germanic tribe of the Angles, who settled in Britain along with the Saxons in the 5th-6th centuries

26.06.2019, 13:40

Countries

The Origin of Country Names in the World. B-B

Country Names in the World Bahamas - from Spanish "Baja Mar" ("shallow sea"). Spanish conquistadors named the islands based on the characteristics of the surrounding water. Bahrain - from Arabic "two seas." There is still debate about which seas are being referred to here.

21.06.2019, 03:00

Countries

Etymology of Country Names Around the World. A-A

America. It is believed that America (and subsequently the USA) was named after the Florentine explorer Amerigo Vespucci. However, some experts lean towards the version that the continent was named after Richard Amerike, a Bristol merchant who financed John Cabot's second transatlantic expedition. Cabot reached the shores of Labrador two years before Vespucci and named the discovered lands after the expedition's main sponsor. Afghanistan - possibly from 'Upa-Ghana-Stan' (in

20.06.2019, 00:09

Immigration

Immigration to Russia from Kyrgyzstan. Immigration for Scientists and Artists. Part - 9

Immigration for Scientists and Artists Russian immigration laws have always been lenient towards foreigners who can bring tangible benefits to the country. For example, foreign representatives of science or art can become temporary or permanent residents of Russia without much difficulty. They also have the opportunity for expedited Russian citizenship. This category also includes foreign athletes competing under the Russian flag at prestigious international competitions. How Refugees Can

27.05.2019, 17:45

Immigration

Immigration to Russia from Kyrgyzstan. Resettlement Program for Compatriots in Russia. Part - 8

The Resettlement Program for Compatriots in Russia As of today, one of the possible ways to acquire Russian citizenship is simplified admission in accordance with part 7 of article 14 of the Federal Law "On Citizenship of the Russian Federation" No. 62-FZ dated May 31, 2002, i.e., as a participant in the State Program for Assistance in the Voluntary Resettlement to the Russian Federation of Compatriots Living Abroad (hereinafter referred to as the resettlement program for compatriots

23.05.2019, 12:31

Immigration

Immigration to Russia from Kyrgyzstan. Citizenship of the Russian Federation through Marriage. Part - 7

Obtaining Russian Citizenship by Marriage In this article on the website, we will detail and step-by-step examine the entire procedure for acquiring Russian citizenship based on the marriage of a foreign citizen (or foreign citizen) to a citizen (citizen) of Russia. We will discuss the procedure for acquiring Russian citizenship by marriage in a "broad sense," i.e., we will start with the issue of registering a foreign citizen or stateless person (hereinafter referred to as a foreign

16.05.2019, 18:05

Immigration

Immigration to Russia from Kyrgyzstan. Citizenship of the Russian Federation through Parents. Part - 6

Obtaining Russian Citizenship through Parents In this article, we will thoroughly examine the procedure for accepting a foreign citizen or a stateless person into Russian citizenship if they have at least one parent who is a citizen of Russia. The legal basis for submitting an application for simplified acceptance into Russian citizenship in the case we are considering will be paragraph "A" of part 1 of article 14 of the Federal Law of 31.05.2002 No. 62-FZ "On Citizenship of the

27.04.2019, 12:51

Immigration

Immigration to Russia from Kyrgyzstan. Russian Citizenship by Birth. Part - 5

Ways to Acquire Russian Citizenship by Birth In this article, we will examine the ways to acquire Russian citizenship when a person has a specific life circumstance – the fact of being born on the territory of Russia. We will consider the influence of the fact of a person's birth not only on the territory of the current Russian Federation but also on the territory of the former Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic on the methods and procedures for acquiring Russian citizenship.

25.04.2019, 04:45

Immigration

Immigration to Russia from Kyrgyzstan. Citizenship for Russian Language Speakers. Part - 4

Recognition as a Russian Language Speaker One of the specific cases of granting citizenship to a foreign citizen or stateless person in Russia in a simplified manner is the acceptance of such individuals as Russian language speakers in accordance with part 2.1 of article 14 of the Federal Law "On Citizenship of the Russian Federation" No. 62-FZ dated May 31, 2002. A necessary preliminary condition for submitting an application for citizenship in Russia under this procedure is the

19.04.2019, 22:00

Immigration

Immigration to Russia from Kyrgyzstan. Russian Citizenship in a Simplified Procedure. Part - 3

Russian Citizenship in a Simplified Manner If there are grounds and conditions established by Russian legislation, a foreign citizen or a stateless person has the right to submit an application for admission to Russian citizenship in a simplified manner. Requirements that the applicant must meet to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified manner.

18.04.2019, 08:57

Immigration

Immigration to Russia from Kyrgyzstan. Citizenship by Agreement. Part - 2

Citizenship by Agreement If there are legal grounds and the necessary conditions are met, a foreign citizen has the right to submit an application for admission to Russian citizenship in a simplified manner in accordance with the Agreement between the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Russian Federation on the simplified procedure for acquiring citizenship dated February 26, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as citizenship by agreement). In everyday

17.04.2019, 17:20

Immigration

Immigration to Russia from Kyrgyzstan. Citizenship of the Russian Federation in the General Procedure. Part - 1

Citizenship of the Russian Federation in the General Procedure There are many people wishing to move to Russia today. Migration processes have not bypassed the Russian Federation, which is an integral part of the modern world. International experts acknowledge that Russian immigration laws are quite sophisticated. At the same time, it is often noted that they are simultaneously complex for a person who is not familiar with their intricacies and nuances. Russia is currently experiencing an

16.04.2019, 17:57

Immigration

Immigration to the USA

America was built by immigrants – a historical fact. But it is equally true in our time that citizens from different countries continue to inject fresh "blood" into this state. Every year, the United States accepts over half a million legal migrants alone. Another similar number of people strive to settle in the USA through various illegal means. What attracts everyone is one thing – the high standard of living in this country, along with its economic and political stability. It

15.04.2019, 10:47

Immigration

Immigration to Australia

Australia — A Land of Opportunities According to statistics, about a quarter of Australia's residents are immigrants from other countries. In 2019, the population of the continent is approximately 24.9 million people. Among them is a significant number of various ethnic groups and representatives of diverse religions. Australia consistently ranks high in global ratings for livability and business conditions. Cities in Australia frequently appear in the top 10 rankings of the most

08.04.2019, 12:27

Immigration

Immigration to Canada

Canada - a country of immigrants. Immigration to Canada is the process through which people relocate to Canada for permanent residence. Many, but not all, subsequently become citizens of this state. Canada's global reputation as a highly developed, peaceful country free from ethnic strife and conflicts, where children can be raised in a calm environment, undoubtedly contributes to the growth of immigration to the country.

03.02.2019, 18:56

Countries

Japan

JAPAN A country in East Asia, located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, consisting of four major islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, along with numerous smaller islands stretching along the mainland coast from northeast to southwest for more than 3,000 km. Area - 372.2 thousand km². Capital - Tokyo (11.9 million), other major cities with a population over 1 million include Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya, Kyoto, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kawasaki, Kitakyushu.

28.06.2018, 22:12

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Jamaica

JAMAICA A state on the island of the same name and adjacent small islands in the Caribbean Sea, between North and South America. Area - 11,000 km². Capital - Kingston (over 1 million including suburbs). Administrative-territorial division - 14 parishes. Population - 2.6 million (2004); 90% of African descent, the rest of European and Asian descent. Official language - English. Religion: the majority of believers are Protestants (80%), with Catholicism and African cults also widespread.

28.06.2018, 22:05

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South Africa

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA A country in the southern part of Africa. It borders Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini. Area — 1.2 million km². Capital: Pretoria (approx. 1.5 million), largest cities: Greater Johannesburg (with suburbs - approx. 8 million), Durban (1.1 million), Port Elizabeth (800 thousand). The seat of Parliament is in Cape Town (approx. 3 million), the Supreme Court is in Bloemfontein. Administrative division - 9 provinces: Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, Free

28.06.2018, 22:00

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Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

ETHIOPIA. Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia A country in Northeast Africa. Area - 1,096,000 km². Capital - Addis Ababa (3 million). Administrative-territorial division - 9 states. Population - 72 million (2004): Oromo, Amhara, Tigrayans, Gurage, Somalis, Afars, and others (more than 100 nationalities and ethnic groups in total). The Amharic language is used as a means of interethnic communication and as the working language in government institutions. Religion: Christianity is professed

28.06.2018, 21:51

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Republic of Estonia

ESTONIA. Republic of Estonia A state in the northwest of Europe, on the coast of the Baltic Sea. It has land borders with the Leningrad and Pskov regions of the Russian Federation and Latvia. Area - 45.2 thousand km². Capital - Tallinn (400 thousand), major cities: Tartu (101 thousand), Narva (69 thousand), Kohtla-Järve (49 thousand), Pärnu (48 thousand). Administrative-territorial division - 15 counties (maakonnad). Population - 1 million 347 thousand (2005); including Estonians - 68%,

27.06.2018, 10:00

Countries

State of Eritrea

ERITREA. State of Eritrea A country in Northeast Africa, its coastline is washed by the Red Sea. Area - 125,000 km². Capital - Asmara (approx. 400,000), largest cities: Massawa, Assab. Administrative division - 6 regions. Population - 3.6 million (1995): Tigrinya, Tigre, Beni Amer, Saho, Afar, Rashaida, Bilen, Kunama, Nara, Gadarif. About 750,000 people live outside the country (0.5 million in Sudan). According to the constitution, there are no official languages; Tigrinya, Arabic, and English

27.06.2018, 09:53

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Republic of Equatorial Guinea

EQUATORIAL GUINEA. Republic of Equatorial Guinea The Republic of Equatorial Guinea (REG) is located on the coastal area of Central Africa, including the mainland part - Río Muni (26,000 km²) and several islands in the Gulf of Guinea (Bioko, Annobón, and others). It borders Cameroon to the north and Gabon to the south and southeast. The total territory is 28,050 km². The capital is Malabo (approximately 100,000), located on Bioko Island (formerly Fernando Po). The administrative division

27.06.2018, 09:44

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Republic of Ecuador

ECUADOR. Republic of Ecuador A country in the northwest of South America, bordered by the Pacific Ocean. Area - 283.6 thousand km² (including the Galapagos Islands and others in the Pacific Ocean). Capital - Quito (over 1.8 million), largest city and economic center - Guayaquil (over 1.7 million). Administratively, the country is divided into 21 provinces, including the Galapagos Islands (Colón Archipelago), which have the status of a province. Population - 12.2 million (2004), Ecuadorians;

26.06.2018, 11:32

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Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

SRI LANKA. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka A country located in South Asia on the island of the same name in the Indian Ocean, south of the Indian Peninsula. Area — 65.6 thousand km². The official capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (in the suburbs of Colombo; the seat of parliament), the de facto capital is Colombo (about 1.3 million), major cities include Kandy, Galle, Jaffna, Trincomalee. Administrative-territorial division: 25 districts. Population — about 19.5 million (2004),

26.06.2018, 11:21

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Kingdom of Sweden

SWEDEN. Kingdom of Sweden A country in Northern Europe, located in the western and southern parts of the Scandinavian Peninsula, on the islands of Gotland and Öland in the Baltic Sea. Area - 450,000 km². Capital - Stockholm (with suburbs - 1.7 million), largest cities: Gothenburg (with suburbs - 800,000), Malmö (500,000). Administratively, Sweden is divided into 21 counties (provinces). Population - 8.9 million (2003), about 87% are Swedes; 85% live in the central and southern parts of the

26.06.2018, 11:03

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Swiss Confederation

SWITZERLAND. Swiss Confederation A state in Central Europe. Area - A,B thousand km². The federal city (location of the government and parliament of the Confederation) is Bern (127 thousand), the largest cities (in thousands): Zurich (366), Geneva (178), Basel (165), Lausanne (117). Administratively, it consists of 26 cantons. Population - 1.1 million (2004), 85% of whom live in cities and urban-type settlements, including over 19% (1.3 million) foreigners. Official languages - German (dialect

20.06.2018, 23:35

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Republic of Chile

CHILE. Republic of Chile A country in the southwestern part of South America, on the Pacific coast. Chile also includes several islands (the largest of which is Easter Island). Area - 156.9 thousand km². Capital - Santiago (6 million), largest cities: Concepción (368 thousand), Viña del Mar (334 thousand), Valparaíso (285 thousand), Temuco (260 thousand). Administrative-territorial division - 12 regions and the metropolitan area. Population - 15.8 million (2004), Chileans; 68% - Creoles, 30% -

20.06.2018, 23:26

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Czech Republic

CZECHIA. Czech Republic A state in Central Europe. Area - 78,864 km². Capital - Prague (1.2 million), major cities: Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Ústí nad Labem, Hradec Králové. Administrative-territorial division - 13 regions. The capital is the 14th entity with regional rights, governed by a special law. Population - 10.3 million (2001); Czechs - 94.4%, Slovaks - 3.8%, Poles - 0.7%, Germans - 0.5%, other nationalities - 0.6%.

20.06.2018, 23:18

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Republic of Chad

CHAD. Republic of Chad A country in Central Africa. Former French colony. Borders Sudan, Libya, the Central African Republic, Niger, Cameroon. Area - 1,284,000 km². Capital - N'Djamena (approx. 1 million). Administrative division - 14 prefectures. Population - 8.2 million. Official languages - French and Arabic. Religion: about 52% of the country's population are Muslims, 23% are Christians, the rest adhere to local traditional beliefs. Currency - CFA franc (1 euro = 656 CFA francs).

16.06.2018, 21:35

Countries

CAR - Central African Republic

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC A state in Central Africa. Area — 623 thousand km². Capital - Bangui (600 thousand), major cities: Bossangoa, Bambari. Administrative-territorial division — 16 prefectures. Population - 3.7 million (2005); main ethnic groups: Gbaya, Banda, Mandja, Nzakar, Sango, Sara, and others. Official languages - French and Sango. Religion: 50% - Christians (Protestants, Catholics), 15% - Muslims. The rest adhere to local beliefs. Currency - CFA franc (franc of the African

16.06.2018, 21:30

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Republic of Croatia

CROATIA. Republic of Croatia A country in southeastern Europe, on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. Area — 56.6 thousand km². Capital — Zagreb (800 thousand), major cities: Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Pula. The main administrative-territorial unit is the county. Population — over 4.4 million (according to the 2001 census); of which 90% are Croats, 4.5% are Serbs, 0.4% are Italians, and 0.3% are Slovenes, Hungarians, Czechs, and Albanians each. The official language is Croatian. Religion:

14.06.2018, 16:25

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French Republic

FRANCE. French Republic A country in Western Europe. Area — 551 thousand km². Capital - Paris (2.2 million; the so-called Greater Paris, including suburbs, — 11.2 million), largest cities: Lyon (1.7 million), Marseille (1.5 million), Lille (1.2 million), Toulouse (1 million). Administrative-territorial division — 22 regions and 96 departments in the European part of the country, including the special territorial-administrative unit of Corsica; 4 overseas regions-departments (Guadeloupe,

14.06.2018, 16:20

Countries

Falkland Islands

FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) Located in the southwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of South America. They consist of 2 large islands — East Falkland (Soledad) and West Falkland (Gran Malvina) — and about 200 smaller islands. The area is 12,100 km². The administrative center is Port Stanley (1,600). Population - 2,900 (2005). The official language is English. Religion: the majority of the population are Protestants. The currency is the Falkland pound = 100 pence. The islands are

12.06.2018, 20:51