Images of Food and Drinks as Part of Mythopoetic Image of City in Vladivostok Text (by Example of Novel by I. Lagutenko, V. Avchenko “Vladivostok-3000”)

The article is devoted to the analysis of “food and drinks” symbols used by the authors of urban literary texts in reconstruction of the mythopoetic image of Vladivostok. The novel “Vladivostok-3000” is investigated. The authors consider it as one of the works about Vladivostok, for which the concept of “Vladivostok text” is used, based in turn on the concept of “local text” accepted in the scientific literature. The basic thesis is that one of the characteristics of local (regional, provincial) texts is their myth-generating function - the creation of mythological space, which reflects the features of the region. The novelty of the research is that the images of food and drinks has not been considered before as an element of the Vladivostok text, involved in the formation of the mythopoetic image of the city. On the basis of the novel “Vladivostok-3000,” all language units denoting food and drinks were singled out. The role of the corresponding images in the text is defined: products, dishes and drinks are a marker of the own and others; they act as a means of transformation of the hero; give him strength; symbolically fasten relations between characters; they are part of etiquette; become a bright marker of the fantastic space created by the authors. It is concluded that the images of food and drinks play an important role in the artistic transfer of the specificity of the city (real Vladivostok and fictional Vladivostok-3000), being a necessary element of the Vladivostok text

Состязательное соблюдение Россией и США Договора по космосу 1967 г.

Introduction. Thе Russian Federation and the USA, being parties to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, in their national legal acts refer to this source. Each of these states recognizes that the 1967 Outer Space regime is to be perfected, while having different legal outer space policy. The USA is a leader of the military outer space infrastructure and of creation national outer space legislation and separate international agreements (“The Artemis Accords”), thus imposing its own track to develop the 1967 Treaty.Materials and methods. This research addresses relevant international documents on international space law as well as acts of national legislation pertaining to the topic. Research results. In modern political conditions the quality of a state defense and its economic development is linked to the efficiency of the outer space infrastructure, including communication and reconnaissance satellites. While the U.S. intends to achieve military supremacy in the outer space, the 1967 Treaty seems to be a barrier to such intention although the U.S. provides its own interpretation of the Treaty. Another significant area of competition between Russia and USA in the outer space legal policy is the observance of the natural resources treaty provisions. According to the USA, a state is entitled unilaterally exploit the space resources, and its persons are entitled to commercial use of such resources based on national law. This position of the United States resulted in creation of its national legislation opportunities for natural resources activities in outer space. The Russian Federation continues to defend multilateral approach to the exploitation of space resources and to call upon strictly observance of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. There are also competitive legal positions of the USA and Russia relating to the notion of “common province of mankind” provided by the 1967 Treaty.The main results. In this context, the paper after providing prolegomena to the competitive principle in international law, suggests some theoretical ideas for perfecting of the legal position of the Russian Federation as a response to the modern outer space legal policy of the USA.Discussion and conclusions. In the legal literature on this issue different views are assessed – from a radical rejection of the US model of behavior and continuation of efforts to strengthen the 1967 Treaty regime, to proposals to adopt a new national Russian legislation providing rights of persons to exploit the natural resources of celestial bodies, thus provid-ing incentives for private investors. This track leads to more competition with the USA, observing at the same time the 1967 Treaty as the “corpus juris specialis”.Будучи участниками Договора по космосу 1967 г., Россия и США проводят состязательную политику по совершенствованию режима, созданного указанным договором. Международно-правовая политика США нацелена на «уточнение» этого режима посредством сепаратных соглашений «Артемида». В статье исследуется, как оптимальнее для России реагировать на это в контексте договорных положений о мирном использовании космоса и о неприсвоении природных ресурсов небесных тел

Leaf Mesophyll Structure and Photosynthetic Activity in Calla palustris L. from Natural Habitats with Different Level of Technogenic Pollution

A study of leaf structure and CO2 assimilation rate was conducted on the emergent plant Calla palustris L. from natural habitats with different levels of technogenic pollution (the Sak-Elga River, upstream and downstream of the Karabash copper smelter, Chelyabinsk region, Russia). It was found that both chlorophyll a content andthe rate of CO2 assimilation decreased twofold in plants from the downstream site. No significant changes were observed in leaf mesophyll structure and the volume of aerenchyma in the leaf. It was shown that in plants from strongly contaminated site, the decrease in spongy mesophyll cell volume was compensated by the increase in their number, whereas the decrease in the number of chloroplasts per cell was accompanied by a growth in volume. It is concluded that the changes in the numerical and dimensional characteristics of mesophyll cells and chloroplasts provide for the viability of C. palustris under prolonged technogenic impact and demonstrate the plasticity of the photosynthetic apparatus. Keywords: emergent plant, heavy metals, adaptation, leaf structure, CO2 uptak

Theory of differential inclusions and its application in mechanics

The following chapter deals with systems of differential equations with discontinuous right-hand sides. The key question is how to define the solutions of such systems. The most adequate approach is to treat discontinuous systems as systems with multivalued right-hand sides (differential inclusions). In this work three well-known definitions of solution of discontinuous system are considered. We will demonstrate the difference between these definitions and their application to different mechanical problems. Mathematical models of drilling systems with discontinuous friction torque characteristics are considered. Here, opposite to classical Coulomb symmetric friction law, the friction torque characteristic is asymmetrical. Problem of sudden load change is studied. Analytical methods of investigation of systems with such asymmetrical friction based on the use of Lyapunov functions are demonstrated. The Watt governor and Chua system are considered to show different aspects of computer modeling of discontinuous systems

The peculiarities of oral cavity and its subjective estimation of women with PCOS

The article presents the results of research the aim of which was describing of the peculiarities of oral cavity and its subjective estimation by women with PCOS. On the sample of 50 subjects with PCOS (diagnosed in accordance with Rotterdam consensus] we used the following: oral cavity examination: Gingeval Index, CPITN calculations and WHO questionnaires on oral cavity health for adults. As a result of oral cavity examination we have not found any serious pathology, but 20 % of patients demonstrated gingival bleeding. At the same time, the self-estimation of oral cavity conditions by women with PCOS was "satisfactory" in 34 %, "good" - in 44 % and "excellent" in 22 %. The indices recommended by WHO for estimation of oral cavity conditions (CPITN and GI] were generally within the normal ranges and characterized oral cavity status of the women with PCOS as good. However, in PCOS patients with high degree of gum bleeding the CPITN and GI indexes were increased, and these patients reported that they visited а dentist more frequently. Changes in the condition of the oral cavity in PCOS were not associated with any specific behavior of women in the care of teeth and oral cavity. The authors suggest that additional investigation of microbiome should be done for further more comprehensive analysis of oral cavit

Dexamethasone in Treatment of Comorbid SARS-CoV-2 Patients Aged over 50 Years with Lung Injury over 50 %

Aim. An efficacy assessment of steroid therapy in SARS-CoV-2 patients aged over 50 years with lung damage over 50 % (grade 3–4).Materials and methods. A retrospective study of 158 SARS-CoV-2 patients hospitalised in April—June 2020 was conducted under the inclusion criteria: age over 50 years, chest computed tomography (CT) for COVID-19-asso-ciated pneumonia, C-reactive protein (CRP) >50 mg/L, anticoagulant therapy, no contraindications to steroids, no biologic therapy. Cohort 1 patients (n = 96) received dexamethasone 4–12 mg/day, cohort 2 (n = 62) — a standard non-dexamethasone therapy.Results. Dexamethasone treatment associated with a significant alleviation of COVID-19-associated pneumonia in CT score (p = 0.001), reduced fibrinogen (p = 0.001), a trend to CRP reduction by day 8–10 and lower demand for oxygen therapy, including ventilatory support (p = 0.001). Mortality rate was 19.8 and 75.8 % in cohorts 1 and 2, respectively (p = 0.001).Conclusion. Dexamethasone therapy 4–12 mg/day in SARS-CoV-2 patients aged 50+ years with grade 3–4 CT changes receiving LMWH from start of hospitalisation significantly improved CT scores and reduced mortality

АКТИВИЗАЦИЯ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО САМООПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ СТАРШЕКЛАССНИКОВ В УСЛОВИЯХ ПРОФИЛЬНОГО ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ

The article raises the problem related to choosing future profession which school graduates face taking into account their abilities and real and perspective opportunities. Regardless that fact that art professions are rather prestigious at the present moment and specialists of this kind are in demand, the most part of school leavers try to receive professional education in other branches as well. This aspect is caused by the reasons of both personal, and public character, specifics of art education which requires a certain level of art and creative abilities, practical skills in graphic activity and psychophysiological features of the youth. Fostering of choosing the profession in the field of art makes new demands to professional guidance of seniors. In this context the profile art training realized in the conditions of interaction of educational institutions (school higher education institution) takes prior direction. Educational resources of higher institutions and their application in training contributes to pupils’ adaptation of to the educational environment of higher institution and estimates the level of necessary knowledge and skills on the example of students’ works and makes favorable conditions for professional self-determination of pupils. Profile training contributes to students’ preparation forexaminations and creative tests, particularly painting which is fundamental in all educational institutions that train students on Art majors. The article describes the complex of the special tasks aimed at development of pupils’ knowledge and, skills.. The authors consider pedagogical conditions that contribute to students’ professional self-determination.В статье рассматривается проблема выбора выпускниками школ будущей профессии с учетом их способностей, реальных и перспективных возможностей. Несмотря на то что профессии в области искусства в настоящее время престижны и востребованы на рынке труда, при выборе будущего профессионального пути большинство старшеклассников стремится реализовать потребности в получении профессионального образования в других сферах деятельности. Данный аспект обусловлен причинами как личностного, так и общественного характера, спецификой художественного образования, требующей определенного уровня художественнотворческих способностей и практических умений и навыков в изобразительной деятельности, а также психофизиологическими особенностями юношеского возраста. Активизация выбора профессии в области искусства выдвигает новые требования к профессиональному ориентированию старшеклассников. В этом контексте приоритетное направление приобретает профильное художественное обучение, реализуемое в условиях взаимодействия образовательных учреждений (школа – вуз). Использование образовательных ресурсов учреждений высшего образования способствуют адаптации учащихся к образовательной среде вуза, позволяет оценить уровень необходимых знаний, умений и навыков на примере работ студентов и создает благоприятные условия для профессионального самоопределения школьников. В рамках профильного обучения может реализовываться и подготовка к экзаменационным творческим испытаниям по профилирующим предметам, в частности по рисунку, который является основополагающим во всех учебных учреждениях, осуществляющих прием абитуриентов по художественным специальностям. В статье характеризуется комплекс специальных задач, направленных на приобретение и развитие у учащихся знаний, умений и навыков в выполнении экзаменационного рисунка. Рассматриваются педагогические условия, способствующие формированию профессионального самоопределения абитуриентов

SEQUENCE OF AILLIKITE AND CALCITE CARBONATITE FORMATION WITHIN THE BELAYA ZIMA MASSIF, EAST SIBERIA, RUSSIA

The mineralogical and geochemical features, as well as the sequence of formation of aillikite and calcite carbonatite (CC) with pyrochlore are described for the massif of alkaline ultramafic carbonatite complexes Belaya Zima located in East Siberia. Until now, mutually exclusive information presents the temporal relationships of carbonatites and lamprophyres of the Belaya Zima massif.The sample marking the contact of aillikite and CC was comprehensive studied using analytical methods, e.g. XRF (ARL-9900XP spectrometer, ThermoFisher Scientific), ICP-MS (Element Finnigan MAT), SEM (MIRA 3 LMU (Tescan Ltd)), transmission and ore microscopy (AxioScope. A1, Zeiss), 40Ar/39Ar age determination of micas (Argus mass spectrometer, Micromass). The data obtained indicate a later formation of CC relative to aillikites and probable separation of the carbonatite melt from a single picrite-carbonatite source