We “donated” $25 billion to Turkey? No! The construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant means Turkey’s transition to the ruble zone. Turn off your emotions, turn on your mind Posting in CHAT: Russia First of all, I’ll ask you, friends, which southern country is currently visited by the most Russian tourists? Yes, you guessed it right away from the first three notes, to Turkey. Last year, 2023, the number of trips by Russians to Turkey increased by 20% and amounted to 6.31 million, and the record was set in 2019, when about 7 million Russians visited Turkey. The cost of a trip varies from approximately 90,000 to 200,000 rubles and above, and, naturally, in addition to the cost of the trip, tourists spend money in this country on entertainment, excursions and other events. But, unfortunately, rubles in Turkey are not yet attractive enough. Here's what I read: You can bring rubles to Turkey only if all other options have failed. In large cities, for example, Istanbul, rubles are practically not accepted. You can pay with them at resorts, but not everywhere - most often in markets or shops. You can take rubles with you and then exchange them for Turkish lira. This can be done, for example, at Antalya airport, but the course will be very far from ideal. So what currency should Russians take with them to Turkish resorts? The same site advises taking dollars. And the rubles that our people pay at travel agencies for trips are probably converted by the Turks themselves into dollars or euros, because the Turkish lira is not very attractive for them - in recent years the lira has been one of the most unstable currencies: Annual inflation in Turkey as of May 2024 is 75.5%. Let's calculate approximately how many dollars our tourists took from Russia to Turkey in 2023. To do this, let’s assume that every Russian who visited this country spent $1,500 on vacation in Turkey. Thus, all vacationers in 2023 took out foreign currency from Russia in the amount of: 6,310,000 * 1,500 = 9,465 billion dollars. Do you see what I mean? Russian exporting companies sell oil, gas and other primary and non-commodity goods, earn foreign currency, and then Russians buy a significant enough portion of it to simply walk around Turkey. And the problem is not only that we are wasting income from the sale of resources, but also that such unnecessary waste of currency also affects the economic situation within Russia, for example, inflation, because when the demand for currency grows, the exchange rate rises. the ruble falls, and in Russia prices for imported goods and for goods with a large share of imported components begin to rise, as a result of which the Central Bank is forced to tighten monetary policy - to increase the cost of loans for the population and business. . Therefore, it is important for us what to do? It is very important for us that Turkish hoteliers, Turkish souvenir sellers, Turkish travel agencies and Turkish retail chains willingly accept Russian rubles. This will significantly increase the stability of the ruble within Russia, because this very large hole through which our foreign exchange earnings are being washed away, which could be used to buy something more important, will be closed. And for this it is necessary to make the ruble a more attractive currency for Turkish partners than the dollar and euro. Now let's move smoothly to the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, and I will show you how its construction will help Russia achieve this goal. At the Council for Science and Education, the President said that Rosatom is building this nuclear power plant in Turkey entirely at the expense of Russian sovereign funds, and its cost is $25 billion. Probably, many people began to boil in their souls, thinking that this was too luxurious a gift for the Turks. However, this is not a gift, but a very profitable investment. Why? Because: 1. Akkuyu NPP is the first project in the global nuclear industry to be implemented according to the “build-own-operate” model. That is, the owner of this power plant will not be the Turks, but Rosatom. Rosatom is a state-owned company that will receive money for electricity produced and sold in Turkey. Once this project pays off and the money spent on construction returns to the Russian sovereign wealth fund, the power plant will generate a stable and reliable income. 2. Turkey will literally be drawn into the ruble lottery, because Rosatom will be interested in receiving income not in Turkish lira, not in dollars, not in euros, because these are poisonous currencies, but in rubles. Therefore, the Turks will be interested in rubles, because there will be additional demand for them in Turkey. 3. Russia’s need for dollars and euros is decreasing, that is, the constructed nuclear power plant will contribute to the devaluation of payments between our countries. 4. If necessary, if this happens, Rosatom, having received Turkish lira as payment for electricity, will be able to convert them directly in Turkey not into rubles, but into the currency that Russia will need at that moment: yuan, dollars, euros, pounds sterling . or any other. 👍5. Our country will increase the export of raw materials, and the budget will receive a more stable income for several decades (more on this below) than from the sale of raw materials. And in how many years will this nuclear power plant pay for itself and begin to benefit us? You probably have a question. It will start delivering benefits immediately after launch, and here's why. 25 billion dollars were spent on the construction of the power plant, and, as we have already calculated above, about 10 billion dollars are exported from Russia to Turkey by tourists every year. Thus, the costs of its construction are equal to the export of foreign currency by tourists from Russia for 2.5 years. Provided that Rosatom requires Turkey to pay for electricity in rubles, immediately after the launch of the first power unit, Turkey will have an interest in our currency, because our tourists pay in rubles, and they are not converted into dollars and euros. and the Turkish lira, because the Turks will need these rubles to pay for the electricity generated at the nuclear power plant. This means that the Russian economy will begin to feel a positive effect immediately after the launch of the first power unit - there will be a decrease in demand for dollars. Well, let's see how many years later this power plant will pay for itself and begin to bring, in addition to the benefits I mentioned, also benefits to our budget: In the intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Turkey, the cost of a kilowatt (kilowatt-hour) of electricity is 12.5 cents. 70% of the products from the first and second blocks will be sold at the price established in the agreement, and 30% on the market. Of the third and fourth blocks, 30% of the volume will be sold at 12.5 cents, and 70% will be sold on the open market. Thus, the guaranteed price for electricity is set for only 50% of the volume of electricity generated by Akkuyu, emphasized the general manager of Akkuyu Nuclear. This price will only be valid for 15 years. After achieving payback - 15 years from the start of commercial operation of each unit - the Turkish side will receive 20% of the net profit. So the answer is: in 15 years. In general, the Russian Akkuyu nuclear power plant built in Turkey will provide the state corporation Rosatom with serious profits for the next 60 years. Experts estimate that the power plant will produce about 35 billion kWh annually, which will provide income of up to $4.3 billion per year. Therefore, the construction of a nuclear power plant in Turkey with our money is not a gift to Turkish partners, but a most profitable economic project. Turn off your emotions, turn on your mind https://dzen.ru Subscribe to our Telegram channel so as not to miss all the most important materials that we publish: https://t.me/russiapost Source link Source link
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How to relax in Turkey on your own and how much will it cost? Traveling through Turkey like a savage by car – June 6, 2024 Posting in CHAT: Russia Almost no Russian has ever set foot here Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU The holiday has begun. And if you are still thinking about where to fly, the author of this material suggests... Turkey. What did I not see there, you might think - and you will be surprised! You probably don’t know this country like this: without a ghetto of all-inclusive holidays and drunken tourists under the code word “tagil”, but with an amazing cultural layer, the legacy of an ancient civilization. You will also find out what connects Turkey with Hollywood. And these are not beaches and sun-sea at all. We have prepared an unusual route for you - save it, use it and then share your impressions of how it all went. Non-tourist Turkey Traditionally, with the onset of warm days. Russians travel to the Mediterranean coast - to Antalya, Alanya or further west - to Bodrum. Lovers of sightseeing and shopping choose Istanbul and disappear in the eternal city for a week. But not many of our compatriots visited the west of Turkey - and they missed a lot. The museum is located in the village of Kazdagi. Ataturk lived in this place in 1934, and here the legend of Sarah Keys was born - a girl who survived in a wild forest with geese Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74. In RUS, you rent a car and drive south from the sea. Sea. The Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles Strait, your all-inclusive vacation from banal Turkey will become a visit to the Maldives and a trip to Greece at the same time. However, the Turkish taste and hospitality will not go away, and you may like it even more than the "everything you want to see in Bursa" hotel. Once this city was the capital of the Ottoman Empire, now the province of Bursa is one of the economic centers of Turkey. Many sights have remained here to this day. The ancient silk market has preserved authentic dishes. silk was sold here and imported from China. This craft is still alive, and you can endlessly look at scarves and fabrics in elegant colors. Here in the center there is a small historical mosque. The entrance to it leads down a high staircase according to the architect's idea, this is a symbolic distance from the bustle of the world and a time to pay attention to the ancient silk bazaar in the center of Bursa Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74. RU Nearby is the Green Mosque, built by the first Ottoman settlers back in the 15th century . It is considered the most beautifully decorated mosque in Bursa. And near the Tophane clock you can admire the architecture, panoramic views of the city, drink tea or coffee in an authentic place with the aroma of coffee Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU What is interesting What to do in Bandirma This small town is located on the southern coast of the Sea of Marmara and is considered the “homeland » Turkish military aviation. Indeed, you can often see flying planes here. In the center of Bandirma everything is beautiful - Ataturk as a symbol of secularism, and the mosque as a fortress of spirituality Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU, why it’s worth coming here at all - next to the city is the Kapi Dag peninsula and comfortable holiday villages, the islands of Marmara and Avsha The whole city is like this roses Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU Like the Maldives: Kapydag. Peninsula. It can be reached from Bandirma by car in 20 minutes. The most famous settlement here is the small town of Erdek. We drove through it and stopped in the village of Ocaklar. At the entrance to the village there is an “ancient” arch dating from 1999. Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU Local residents from Istanbul and other cities come here for peace and quiet. rest in the summer, as we do on the lakes of the region. You definitely won’t find noisy hotels with animation here, and we were, according to her memory, the only Russians who vacationed here. The quiet bay has a fenced pier for fishermen. Source: Anna Golubnitskaya/74.RU But the sea here is simply stunning, crystalline and plays with shades of turquoise. The beaches of the Kapydag Peninsula are a kind of perfection of nature! They are so similar to the Maldives that your photos on social networks in Narli will be the envy of all your friends. The water is still cool, but warmer than in summer in Uvildy Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU This one, for example, is located in a village with the romantic name Narly (translated from Turkish as “pomegranate”). The other is in the village of Turanlar. A serpentine road leads to it along the sea, and these views are simply breathtaking. Some places have viewing platforms where you can stop and enjoy the splendor of nature. It’s a pity that the photo doesn’t convey all the beauty Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU The road can be difficult and even dangerous for drivers with little experience. If the passes don't scare you, the route will suit you. On the way to the peninsula, the views are stunning Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU However, if you drive along winding, narrow and unfenced roads, this is not your strong point. Instead, follow the coast to Turanlar through the mountains. There the road is wider and surprisingly flatter, so the journey will take much less time. The water is crystal clear and the beach is not crowded. succumbing to the temptation of the brown sign (they inform about attractions), and stopped at Lake Nilüfer. It is famous for its water lilies, because the word itself is translated from Turkish as “lotus”, the lake is full of life, turtles, ducks and frogs live there. Both the lake and the park itself are a very atmospheric place, practically untouched by civilization. Scarlet poppies bloom here, fat geese walk calmly, and along the lake itself there are wooden decks for visitors. This was done to preserve the ecosystem Turtles row quickly in the water Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU You cannot pick flowers - not only is it unethical, but you can also get an impressive fine of 244 thousand lire (that’s 622,413). rubles). In the evening, the white inflorescences are hidden, but you can see individual white inclusions among the greenery Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU There is a whole colony of lotuses in the lake, and it’s better to come. here during the day: the white flowers close in the evening to the dull croaking of frogs. And colonies of turtles, both large and small, bask in the sun. A whole brood of wild ducks lurked nearby - both adults and young were fast asleep. The westernmost city of Turkey - Canakkale, a city on the banks of the Dardanelles, was the westernmost point of our route. Not only geographically, but also spiritually. And it’s not surprising: Greece is nearby, Bulgaria is a little further away. This sculpture took part in the filming of the Hollywood film “Troy.” Source: 74.RU reader After filming the film, they decided to donate it to the Turkish city. Çanakkale, now installed in the center on the embankment Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU In the center of the city, on the embankment, a sculpture of the Trojan Horse is installed. This is not at all accidental, because events described in ancient Greek mythology took place in these places. The Trojan War lasted 10 long years, but did not bring victory to the Greeks. As a result, the cunning Odysseus proposed building a statue of a horse with a surprise. And in the shadow of the horse, stray dogs sleep at his feet. Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU The statue in which Brad Pitt is hiding now stands in the center of Canakkale. It was this figure who participated in the filming of the Hollywood “Troy”, and then the filmmakers handed it over to Turkey On the territory of the military museum in CanakkaleSource: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RUMilitary museums and the history of the Battle of Canakkale. and Gallipoli - the cities surrounding the entrance to the Dardanelles - is what these places are generally famous for. In my opinion, there are more military museums here than anywhere else in Turkey. There are also beautiful free displays like this one created by a local potter. It is located in the center on the embankment, next to the State War Museum. There is another one where, in addition to exhibitions, you can visit inside a submarine. There is also a museum Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU And sometimes the history of the battle takes on bizarre versions, for example, in graffiti. popular historical story This participant in the 1915 battle became famous for carrying 200-kilogram shells Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU In Canakkale, we visited a local food festival. Right on the street in the center you could come up and get a treat - for free. The cooks smiled at the strangers and offered a whole bunch of flatbreads. Delicious There was a queue for free sweets Source: Anna Golubnitskaya / 74.RU In Turkey, each region has its own gastronomic function.…
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The cat died of heatstroke on a plane flying from Moscow to Turkey – June 2, 2024. Posting in CHAT: Russia Upon landing, the cat began to lack air Source: ostorozhno_moskva / T.me A cat died on the UTair plane. Flight UT783 took off from Vnukovo Airport to Antalya. In the cabin was a Moscow family with a child and a cat, Marusya. According to passengers, it was hot on the plane, the cat was under the seat during the flight - The cat’s flight was fully documented, there were all certificates, everything was according to the regulations. When landing, it was already stuffy, the air conditioners were working very poorly, we put the cat near the corridor, to which the flight attendant said that we need to push him deeper, we said that it was already stuffy, but in the end we listened to the flight attendant,” she shared with the channel “Beware , Moscow” owner Marusya - The cat panicked because, probably, there was not enough air. It was not allowed to be removed from the air carrier due to complaints from other passengers. Marusya died in agony in the cabin of the plane, not in the luggage, but in the cabin under the seat due to a violation of the temperature regime. When she called for help, no one helped us save her. The stewards did not respond to numerous requests that did not concern them. “Due to the heat in the cabin, the child’s temperature rose,” said the owner. After the flight, the cat was taken away by airport workers. It is noted that the family filed a complaint with Utair. Previously, we wrote about the cat Twix, who was thrown out of the Ekaterinburg-St. Petersburg train. Thousands of people in Kirov were looking for a cat. After the loss, the owner of the animal, Edgar, said that he, his wife and child, moved from Bashkiria to the city of Tikhvin (Leningrad Region). We couldn’t take Twix with us - he went later, with Edgar’s stepfather. According to the guy, the conductor said that the cat ran out on its own. On January 20, the pet was found dead. Later, Russian Railways reported that the conductor was suspended from work and promised to change the rules for transporting animals. Source link Source link
