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Experts from the American Academy of Neurology have found that drinking sugary drinks and soda increases the severity of symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a common autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. nervous system. This was reported in a press release on EurekAlert!. The study involved 135 people..

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Specialists from the US National Center for Atmospheric Research and Rutgers University explained the dangers of using atomic weapons in the conflict between India and Pakistan. Even if only a fraction of the countries' nuclear missiles are launched, it will seriously affect the global climate...

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2017 is coming to an end, and now is the time to take stock and talk about the most significant events in the field of science and technology for the year.

Scientists have detected gravitational waves from a neutron star merger for the first time. The observations involved not only laser interferometers of the LIGO and Virgo collaborations, but also a number of space observatories and ground-based telescopes capable of detecting electromagnetic radiation generated by the merger of neutron stars. In total, this phenomenon was observed by about 70 ground-based and orbital observatories across the planet, including in our country. The opening was announced on October 16 during an international press conference held simultaneously in Moscow, Washington and some other cities.

For the first time, gravitational waves were detected in September 2015, which was solemnly announced by the LIGO and VIRGO collaborations on February 11, 2016. This event became one of the main scientific achievements of 2016. But then the source of gravitational waves was the collision of black holes. This time, the collaboration detected gravitational waves caused by the collision of two neutron stars - objects whose collision shakes space-time less than colliding black holes.

2. A star system with three Earth-like planets discovered

In February, NASA announced the discovery of a star system in which seven planets are similar in size to Earth, and three of them are also in the habitable zone. There is a high degree of probability that these three have conditions under which life is possible on them. The planets presumably have liquid water, and they themselves have a dense atmosphere.

The cool red dwarf TRAPPIST -1 is located in the constellation Aquarius, at a distance of 39.5 light years. years from us. The system's first three planets were discovered back in 2016 by a team of astronomers from Belgium and the United States led by Michael Gillon using the robotic 0.6-meter TRAPPIST (TRAnsiting Planets and Planetesimals Small Telescope) telescope located at ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile. True, the discovery of one of the planets - TRAPPIST-1 d - was later not confirmed. The "rediscovery" of planet d (the third from the star in the system) and the discovery of four more planets occurred later thanks to additional observations using several ground-based telescopes and the Spitzer orbital telescope. Some data about the system was also obtained by the Kepler telescope.

At a press conference on February 22, scientists noted that this major discovery behind last years. Its significance lies not so much in the fact of the discovery of exoplanets, but in the proximity of the exoplanet system to us and the opening opportunities for its study and the study of possible extraterrestrial life on them.

3. Traces of ancient microorganisms were found

Traces of ancient bacteria were discovered by an international group of paleobiologists in the rocks of Nuvvuagittuq (Canada, Quebec). The age of the rocks is up to 4.3 billion years. It was identified in 2012 using samarium-neodymium dating. Moreover, as is known, the age of our planet is about 4.6 billion years.

The tube-like structures discovered by scientists are at least 3.77 billion years old. The fossils are hematite tubes and fibers similar in morphology to filamentous microorganisms from modern hydrothermal vents and fossils in younger rocks. They indicate the activity of iron bacteria that took place here in the distant past. These bacteria are capable of oxidizing ferrous iron to trivalent iron, and the energy released during this process is used to assimilate carbon from carbon dioxide or carbonates. They are believed to have lived underwater in hydrothermal vents. It is noteworthy that at the same time there was liquid water on Mars. This means that there is every reason to hope that life existed on the Red Planet during the same period. An article analyzing the discovery was published in the journal Nature on March 1.

4. Restart of the first stage

On March 31, the American company SpaceX for the first time in history relaunched the first stage of a rocket into space, which had previously been in space in April last year. Then the rocket launched into orbit spaceship Dragon with cargo for the ISS crew. The stage that returned from space was successfully landed on a special platform in the ocean, and then delivered to the plant.

This time, with its help, the telecommunications satellite SES-10, owned by the Luxembourg company of the same name, was launched into orbit. The launch, as well as the subsequent return to Earth, were successful. This rocket will no longer fly into space - it will become a museum exhibit. They plan to transfer it to the John F. Kennedy Space Center. In total, Falcon 9 stages are expected to be used up to 10 times. And after a thorough Maintenance they can be used up to 100 times, said Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX.

5. Obtaining an image of a black hole

In April, scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope project spent five days photographing black holes. The goal of the experiment is to obtain the first ever image of a black hole.

Astronomers chose two objects for observations. The first is Sagittarius A* - a compact radio source that, in addition to radio waves, also emits in the infrared, X-ray and other ranges. It is located in the center of the Milky Way, at a distance of 26 thousand light years from us. The second object of observation is a black hole in the supergiant elliptical galaxy M 87, the largest in the constellation Virgo. It is located at a distance of about 53.5 million s. years from Earth.

To obtain the images, astronomers created a “virtual” telescope by combining several telescopes located in Mexico, Arizona, Chile, Spain, Antarctica and Hawaii. Each of the observatories participating in the experiment collected 500 TB of data, which fit on 1024 hard drives. The observatories themselves, of course, do not have the ability to process such a quantity of information on site, so the data is located at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) and at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (Germany). Here they will be processed on supercomputers, as a result of which we will see the first photograph of a black hole in history. However, the first images of a black hole will not appear until 2018.

6. China launched its first X-ray space telescope

On June 15, China's first astronomical satellite was launched from the Juyuan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert. It was the orbital Chinese X-ray observatory Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT), designed to observe black holes, pulsars, gamma-ray bursts and search for new sources of X-ray radiation.

The project to create a telescope was proposed back in 1993 by Chinese academician Li Tibei. The project began to be implemented only in 2000 by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China together with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University.

The observatory is designed for four years of service and can operate both in observation mode at a selected point and in patrol mode. The telescope has one of the widest fields of view among its kind, as well as a wide operating range of frequencies and energies. On board the orbital observatory there are three various groups photocells: for the analysis of x-ray radiation of high, medium and low energies.

7. The unique X-ray free electron laser XFEL was put into operation

In September, the unique X-ray free electron laser XFEL (X-ray free-electron laser) was put into operation. Russia also made a significant contribution to its creation. The launch ceremony, which was attended by a Russian delegation led by presidential aide Andrei Fursenko, took place on the outskirts of Hamburg on September 1. Our country took second place after Germany in terms of share participation in the project: about 27%. Construction total cost€1.22 billion began in 2009 and was completed in 2016.

XFEL is essentially a hybrid microscope with an accelerator. Today it is the most powerful and brightest laser of its type. Its 1.7 km long superconducting linear particle accelerator is capable of accelerating electrons to an energy of 17.5 GeV. The installation is capable of producing 27 thousand flashes per second, and the duration of each will not exceed 100 femtoseconds.

The unique parameters of the laser will allow scientists to make new discoveries in the field of nanoparticles. The instrument is designed to study ultra-small structures, very fast processes and extreme states. With its help, scientists plan to create new drugs and materials; the laser will be used in research in the fields of energy, electronics and chemistry.

8. The Saturnian mission of the Cassini probe is completed

On September 15, the Cassini spacecraft completed its 20-year mission. Automatic interplanetary station, named after Italian astronomer Giovanni Cassini, was launched into space in October 1997. Cassini's tasks included studying the system of the sixth planet from the Sun, Saturn: the planet itself, its satellites and rings, as well as delivering the Huygens lander to Titan, Saturn's largest satellite. The station arrived at the planet only in June 2004 and became its first artificial satellite.

After spending 13 years in the Saturn system, Cassini took about 400 thousand photographs and sent over 600 GB of data to Earth. Based on the results of his observations, over 4,000 scientific articles were written. Images from the device allowed scientists to discover a new ring of Saturn - the Janus-Epimetheus ring. The probe studied the little-studied satellites of Saturn. These are such satellites as Polydeuces, Pallene, Anfa, Methon, Aegeon and Daphnis.

To avoid a collision between the spacecraft and the planet’s satellites, where life is potentially possible, the spacecraft was sent into the atmosphere of Saturn, where it burned up in the clouds of the gas giant. NASA broadcast the last minutes of the probe's life live.

9. Scientists have created genetically modified pigs

As you know, pigs are much better suited than other animals to become organ donors for humans. Their genome is quite similar to humans, their internal organs are similar in size, and in addition, these animals are easy to breed in large quantities. But there are still many obstacles to the eventual use of organs.

A group of scientists from the American biotechnology company eGenesis managed to take an important first step towards their cherished goal. Using CRISPR-Cas9 technology, scientists were able to successfully remove 25 different endogenous retroviruses from the DNA of experimental pigs. As it turned out, these viruses had the ability to infect human cells. Then, using cloning technology - similar to that used to create Dolly the sheep - the edited genetic material was placed into the eggs of a normal pig, from which embryos were formed. As a result, scientists managed to obtain 37 healthy piglets.

“These are the first pigs free of porcine endogenous retroviruses and the most genetically modified animals available today,” eGenesis explained. But still, the successful removal of porcine retroviruses is a solution to only half of the problems necessary for xenotransplantation - interspecies organ transplantation. Even organs transplanted from person to person, that is, during intraspecific transplantation, cause an immune reaction leading to organ rejection. Now scientists are solving this problem and trying to understand what other genetic modifications need to be made so that the human immune system is more willing to accept pig organs. The results of the experiment were published in the journal Science in September this year.

10. Record success of blockchain technology

The record growth of Bitcoin this year (and it has grown almost 16 times over the year) is an event not only from the world of finance, but also from the world of technology. Over the course of the year, the total capitalization of all cryptocurrencies grew from $17 billion in January 2017 to almost $500 billion in mid-December. At the same time, the cryptocurrency initial offering (ICO) market is experiencing a boom; it can only be compared with the dot-com era of the end of the last century. In addition, Bitcoin itself has already experienced four forks in the second half of the year: Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Gold, Bitcoin Diamond and Super Bitcoin - everyone wants their own Bitcoin.

Perhaps no other application of cryptographic methods has had such success before.
Blockchain, the technology on which Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are based, can be used for other purposes: holding elections and voting, managing decentralized organizations, raising funds, and so on - that is, wherever there is no trust between people and intermediaries need to be avoided.

Experts are inclined to believe that blockchain is the future of the digital economy. The rise in the price of Bitcoin and altcoins, forks and the ICO boom observed this year indicate that many more interesting things await us next year. And even if Bitcoin, as some experts predict, bursts like a bubble, then the next successes of blockchain technology will definitely be on the list of results for 2018.

These inventions deserve not only our attention, but also success on the world stage. After all, these technologies can dramatically change our way of life. The good news is you don't have to wait years for them because they are already here and ready to use!

15. Glowing plants

For a long time, scientists have been looking for cheaper and effective methods artificial lighting. Finally, they succeeded. They managed to create several types of plants that emit light in the dark. Such plants can be used in urban environments to reduce electricity costs. Not to mention that the concrete jungle could use some plants.

14. Vertical farms

To make sure that humanity will always be provided with healthy and fresh food, scientists and farmers have teamed up and created an innovative method of Agriculture. It differs from the traditional one in that the plants are grown indoors, with an emphasis on saving space. Thanks to this method, people in cities will be able to grow their own food or buy fresh food in stores at any time of the year.

13. Internet from a balloon

About four billion people in the world still do not have access to the Internet. Large Internet companies regularly come up with new ways to make the Internet accessible in all corners of the Earth. This is how the idea came to launch into the atmosphere Balloons, which will “deliver” the Internet to hard-to-reach areas. This project will help residents developing countries become more familiar with the world around you and find better-paying jobs.

12. Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a branch of science that seeks to combine technologies and living organisms for use in useful purposes. Healthy foods range from food, including cheese, yogurt and kefir, to drugs and biological sensors. Biotechnology continues to improve and offer new solutions. Currently, the idea of crops that are drought-resistant and contain more vitamins is popular in biotechnology.

11. Virtual reality

Due to the popularity of video games, gaming companies constantly developing more and more sophisticated ways to give the player an unforgettable experience. Their main goal is to make us feel like we are living in the game, and not sitting at home in front of the monitor. To achieve this effect, various companies are releasing a variety of virtual reality immersion products. One of the most interesting options– a mask that allows you to even feel the aromas of the wild area during the game.

10. Test tube meat

Many people stop eating meat because they don't want to harm animals. To their delight, scientists have come up with a method that allows them to create meat in the laboratory. Not only does it cut down on the resources and energy it takes to raise the animal, the meat is healthier and tastes just like the real thing. Not to mention how much space will be freed up on the planet when animal farms disappear.

9. Exoskeletons

Of course, we are still a long way from the Iron Man suit, but the first steps have already been taken - exoskeletons are no longer an object of fantasy, but a real reality. They return people with spinal injuries the ability to walk and enjoy life to the fullest. Over time, these primitive exoskeletons will only get better - easier to use, more convenient and cheaper.

8. Devices controlled by the power of thought

If you constantly forget where you put your smartphone, you will like this news. Scientists have developed a method that allows you to control devices with the power of thought. This technology was first tested on people who had lost their mobility. It turned out to be so successful that already in 2004 people were playing ping pong with the power of their thoughts. This technology will definitely make our lives easier, not to mention the possibilities it opens up for video games of the future.

7. High-speed transport

The world continues to expand, and more and more often we feel the need to be in two places at the same time. Therefore, humanity is constantly looking for ways to move faster. One of the best examples of new technologies in this area is Elon Musk's hyperloop. It promises to be so fast that the six-hour journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco will be covered in thirty minutes. And this is not the only such project in development.

6. Genome change

Because everything is born more people with genes that complicate their lives and increase the risk of mortality, geneticists have created technologies that allow them to “cut out” harmful genes, add new ones and “turn on and off” existing ones. And this is not just a way to make people healthy - this technology can help people who, for example, have always dreamed of being athletes, but lack the necessary genes. Of course, this procedure does not guarantee 100% results, and people will still have to work hard to master the desired skills.

5. Modern desalination

Although people have long learned to extract drinking water using desalination, old methods are too labor-intensive and not efficient enough. Humanity now has a deeper understanding of physics and chemistry, and scientists have created more effective ways water desalination. Now this can be done not only faster and cheaper, but also with additional benefits. Among them are free minerals. Yes, the water is full of them, and desalinated water can become a cheap source of minerals needed for production. Plus, billions of tons of desalinated water can feed the entire planet.

4. Real tricorder

If you're a science fiction fan, you're probably familiar with this device from Star Trek. It was this that the characters in the series used to measure medical indicators. The real version of this device can measure blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, pulse, temperature, respiration, and also diagnose 12 diseases, including chickenpox and HIV.

3. Drones in agriculture

More and more farmers are asking for help modern technologies. Drones are one of these assistants. Although they look similar to those used in the military and film production, their functionality is very different. Their main task is to take infrared images that allow farmers to determine where seeds are germinating successfully and where problems begin. Some companies are creating agricultural drones that can destroy harmful insects, mold and other things that are unpleasant for the crop.

2. Super materials

With a deeper understanding of chemistry, we have learned to create new, exciting materials. These include graphene, a material that consists of only a single layer of carbon atoms. Thanks to this thickness, it stretches easily, has high thermal conductivity and is 200 times stronger than steel. Graphene can be used to create... anything. Graphene will make armored vehicles, clothing, computers and many other things much better and much more durable.

1. 4D printers

You've probably heard about 3D printers. But you are unlikely to know about the existence of 4D printers. Both perform the same task - printing materials or special objects - but 4D creates objects that can change depending on the external influence. The fact is that living conditions are constantly changing, and what we needed yesterday may no longer be needed in a year. To avoid creating things that will only last a short time, researchers have created printers and materials that are amazingly adaptable to all types of changes in life. environment, damage and other potential hazards.

Gravitational waves from neutron star mergers detected

For the first time, gravitational waves were detected in September 2015, which was solemnly announced by the LIGO and VIRGO collaborations on February 11, 2016. This event became one of the. But then the source of gravitational waves was the collision of black holes. This time, the collaboration detected gravitational waves caused by the collision of two neutron stars - objects whose collision shakes space-time less than colliding black holes.

Star system with three Earth-like planets discovered

At a press conference on February 22, scientists noted that this was the most important discovery in recent years. Its significance lies not so much in the fact of the discovery of exoplanets, but in the proximity of the exoplanet system to us and the opening opportunities for its study and the study of possible extraterrestrial life on them.

Traces of ancient microorganisms found

Restarting the first stage

On March 31, the American company SpaceX for the first time in history relaunched the first stage of a rocket into space, which had previously been in space in April last year. Then the rocket launched the Dragon spacecraft into orbit with cargo for the ISS crew. The stage that returned from space was successfully landed on a special platform in the ocean, and then delivered to the plant.

This time, with its help, the telecommunications satellite SES-10, owned by the Luxembourg company of the same name, was launched into orbit. The launch, as well as the subsequent return to Earth, were successful. This rocket will no longer fly into space - it will become a museum exhibit. They plan to transfer it to the John F. Kennedy Space Center. In total, Falcon 9 stages are expected to be used up to 10 times. And after thorough maintenance, they can be used up to 100 times, SpaceX CEO.

Imaging a black hole

In April, scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope project spent five days photographing black holes. The goal of the experiment is to obtain the first ever image of a black hole.

China launched its first X-ray space telescope

The observatory is designed for four years of service and can operate both in observation mode at a selected point and in patrol mode. The telescope has one of the widest fields of view among its kind, as well as a wide operating range of frequencies and energies. There are three different groups of photocells on board the orbiting observatory: for analyzing high-, medium- and low-energy X-rays.

The unique X-ray free electron laser XFEL was put into operation

In September, the unique X-ray free electron laser XFEL (X-ray free-electron laser) was put into operation. Russia also made a significant contribution to its creation. The launch ceremony, which was attended by a Russian delegation led by presidential aide Andrei Fursenko, took place on the outskirts of Hamburg on September 1. Our country took second place after Germany in terms of share participation in the project: about 27%. Construction with a total cost of €1.22 billion began in 2009 and was completed in 2016.

XFEL is essentially a . Today it is the most powerful and brightest laser of its type. Its 1.7 km long superconducting linear particle accelerator is capable of accelerating electrons to an energy of 17.5 GeV. The installation is capable of producing 27 thousand flashes per second, and the duration of each will not exceed 100 femtoseconds.

Cassini's Saturn mission is completed

On September 15, the Cassini spacecraft completed its 20-year mission. The automatic interplanetary station, named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Cassini, was sent into space in October 1997. Cassini's tasks included studying the system of the sixth planet from the Sun, Saturn: the planet itself, its satellites and rings, as well as delivering the Huygens lander to Titan, Saturn's largest satellite. The station arrived at the planet only in June 2004 and became its first artificial satellite.

Scientists have created genetically modified pigs

Then, using cloning technology - similar to that used to create Dolly the sheep - the edited genetic material was placed into the eggs of a normal pig, from which embryos were formed. As a result, scientists managed to obtain 37 healthy piglets.

Record success of blockchain technology

Blockchain, the technology on which Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are based, can be used for other purposes: holding elections and voting, managing decentralized organizations, raising funds, and so on - that is, wherever there is no trust between people and intermediaries need to be avoided.

Experts are inclined to believe that blockchain is the future of the digital economy. The rise in the price of Bitcoin and altcoins, forks and the ICO boom observed this year indicate that many more interesting things await us next year. And even if Bitcoin, as some experts predict, bursts like a bubble, then the next successes of the technology will definitely be on the list of results for 2018.

Today we live in a world where there is almost everything a person could want. But it was not always so. Humanity has long and painstakingly created such conditions. It's hard to imagine that before people managed without the modern benefits of civilization. Russia, of course, is a locomotive of progress. Every person in our great country should know about its achievements and be proud of them. This is our dignity, heritage and history.

Light bulb and radio

Scientific achievements Russia is valued all over the world because it has made a huge contribution to the development of the civilization of all modern humanity. Among them there are those that we know about from school, but there are those known mainly in narrow circles (and their value is no less).

Today there is an electric light bulb in every home, but the first light bulbs were lit thanks to Russian engineers P. N. Yablochkov and A. N. Lodygin (1874). Initially, their invention was not recognized in their homeland, and they were forced to develop their ideas abroad. Of course, it took scientists a lot of time and effort to create a small lighting fixture. The American Thomas Edison made a significant contribution to improving the lamp, but Russian scientists were the first to create it!

Radio is an achievement of Russia, thanks to the brilliant physicist and electrical engineer A.S. Popov. (1895). It is very difficult to overestimate the importance of radio in the history of mankind. The primacy of Alexander Stepanovich is often disputed abroad, but there are facts confirming this. By the way, the invention and contribution of the professor were immediately recognized in Russia, for which he was awarded.

Airplane and helicopter

The achievement of Russia and the contribution of its husbands to the development of modern aviation are breakthrough in nature. Russian military leader and inventor Mozhaisky A.F. was decades ahead of his Western like-minded people in the creation and successful use of an aeronautical vessel. In 1876, he was the first in the world to fly comfortably on the aircraft he created. kite, a little later introduced the world's first steam-powered aircraft (1882).

The greatest aircraft designer adds to the list of “Great Achievements of Russia” with his inventions. His fate was such that he was forced to immigrate to the United States, so Americans are also proud of the results of the work of this brilliant designer. Igor Ivanovich was the first in the world to create a four-engine aircraft (1913), a heavy four-engine bomber and a passenger aircraft (1914), a transatlantic seaplane and a single-rotor helicopter (1942). It is worth noting that he implemented his latest ideas in the USA, although the inventor had a very difficult time there too.

Russian scientists - engines of progress

Russia's technical achievements are inextricably linked with such inventors as I.I. Polzunov. and Kostovich O.S.

I.I. Polzunov glorified himself and his fatherland by creating a steam engine and the world's first two-cylinder steam engine (1763). There was practically no limit to the variety of uses of the steam engine; these inventions shook the world.

It is believed that the first internal combustion engine belongs to G. Daimler and V. Maybach. But this is not entirely true; a little earlier (in 1879) O.S. began developing a gasoline engine. Kostovich. The engine was part of his inventions: an airship, a submarine, etc. He was the first to construct a model of a multi-cylinder engine, a sample of which was taken as the basis for modern devices. By the way, Ogneslav Stepanovich’s homeland is Astro-Hungary, but he is considered a Russian inventor, since he lived and worked here.

Scientists' inventions go beyond the planet

Brilliant people devote their lives to science and inventions, and this is how great achievements appear. Russia, of course, should be more caring towards people whose innovative ideas, work and faith in success drive global technological progress. So, S.P. Korolev, one of the best scientists in the field of space rocketry and shipbuilding, was arrested and tortured.

Under the leadership of Sergei Pavlovich, Russia was the first in the history of mankind to launch an artificial earth satellite (1957). A little later, the Luna-2 station, for the first time in world history, took off from Earth and stopped at another space object, marking its flight with a pennant Soviet Union on the Moon (1959). This space breakthrough raised the authority of the USSR throughout the world.

Scientific achievements of Russian scientists

In Russia there have always been people whose works and conclusions forced science to develop rapidly. The scientific achievements of Russia, which the world cannot do without, appeared thanks to the following scientists:

M.V. Lomonosov (1711-1740) was the first to formulate the principle of conservation of matter and motion, discovered the atmosphere on Venus and made a huge contribution to glass production. The versatility of Mikhail Vasilyevich is amazing; his discoveries still resonate in scientific circles.

Brilliant mathematician, “father” of non-Euclidean geometry.

D. I. Mendeleev. Russian science many associate it with the creator periodic table chemical elements (1869).

Russia is rich in scientists who have made enormous contributions to the development of science and different areas human life.

Course - saving human lives

Not only Russia’s achievement, but also the colossal success of scientists around the world allowed medical communities to take a big step in providing medical care.

The Russian experimental scientist was the first in the world to perform surgery on the liver and heart (1951). Demikhov Vladimir Petrovich created the world's first model of an artificial heart. His experiments (two-headed dogs in 1956) even today do not fit into the minds of people who are far from science, but the benefits of his work continue through the years.

M.A. Novinsky is known to the medical community as the founder of experimental oncology. The veterinarian vaccinated animals against malignant tumors (1876-1877). Russian geneticist N.P. Dubinin proved the fragmentability of the gene (1930).

Russian culture

Our fatherland is famous not only for its discoveries in medicine, science and technology; Russia’s cultural achievements are also known throughout the world.

The most famous figures in different areas of culture and their achievements:

When listing the achievements in Russian culture, we must not forget about such areas as theater, cinema, architecture and sculpture. Russian masters presented a huge number of magnificent and priceless works to their people and the whole world.

Modern achievements

Russia has always been a world power. Our great country has long held, is holding, or is regaining leadership in many areas. How many breakthroughs have been made in science, technology and culture throughout the history of the country! But even today Mother Russia is not poor in talent. The inquisitive mind, imagination, craving for beauty and determination of our compatriots glorify the country with amazing and useful discoveries.

Russia's modern achievements bring not only recognition to individuals and the country, but also significant financial incentives.

List of the most significant achievements of Russia in 2014:

1. Winter Olympic Games in Sochi (held).

2. Scientists from St. Petersburg have developed a unique plasma generator projectile, which has created a real sensation in the oil business around the world.

3. New diesel fuel, which was developed by Russian scientists for the military, is characterized by frost resistance (there are no analogues with such indicators in the world yet).

4. Scientists in St. Petersburg have developed a portable device to restore blood circulation in the body. The principle of operation is similar to the operation of an artificial heart. This unique device will be installed in ambulances and will save millions of lives.

This is just a short list of things that Russia is rightfully proud of. This list does not include achievements in such areas as sports, politics, education, the military sphere and much more. Many great people have not been forgotten: Gagarin Yu.A., Kalashnikov M.T., Nesterov P.N., Kruzenshtern I.F. and others. It's nice to live in a country where all the great achievements and talented people are difficult to collect in a small list.

The most important achievement of Russia

Here is presented only a small part of the successes in the scientific and cultural fields of the country, significant events that make the world respect Russia.

But what is Russia's most important achievement? Throughout history there have been so many great discoveries that have propelled the development of all mankind, but which one can be considered a priority?! The answer is obvious.

The most important achievement of Russia, its pride and strength are talented people who love their country. The fate of many geniuses is very difficult, even tragic, but they continued to create, invent and achieve the most daring goals, because they could not do otherwise. Humanity, using the ideas and results of the work of our compatriots, must say “thank you” to them. Russia has something to be proud of, every self-respecting citizen should know this.