Quite a lot of topics about new Israeli weapon recently appear on my page.

But I see that this topic resonates with subscribers. It is true that there is a bright example to compare two countries, two armies - Ukrainian and Israeli, which are in a state of war and constant threat. It is possible to learn a lot, adopt the best practices.

So, there is today another know-how of Israeli developers – surface-to-air missiles “Sky Sniper” with a ballistic line of flight. The unique development is capable of attacking the very small targets. Such missiles just “deceive” the enemy from the main goal due to the unique ballistic line of flight, introducing the enemy into confusion. In addition, their performance does not depend on the weather conditions or time of day: at any time of day and night they equally accurate, fast and powerfully impress the smallest target.
I would call Sky Sniper the “smart missiles”, because after the separation from the carrier aircraft each missile can operate independently: each of them is determined by its purpose, its line of flight, and aircraft in this case simply delivers them to the right place to start.

Now, when the budget of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has become a truly budget, but not a military pay, it is vital to use the funds efficiently, modernizing the army. “To feed the own army in order not to feed the foreign one” - this statement should become the motto for us.

I sincerely congratulate the women on International Women's Day!

Thank you for the love and care that you give to us every day. Today, when our country is in war and a lot of our defenders are on the front, protecting the Motherland from the enemy, you become that pillar that supports them. First of all, everyone of them protects you today: his mother, his beloved wife, daughter, sister, friend .... From the bottom of my hear I sincerely thank you for all your prayers and reliable help! I thank all the women who with faith in victory awaits the returning of his beloved, the best and the dearest one.

Let spring always live in your hearts, and your beloved one be always near you!

Upper Galilee is one of the most beautiful areas of Israel.

The mountains, broad plateaus, canyons, hills covered with greenery, caves, wild animals are united here. All this variety of nature creates a wonderful view. The average temperature in Upper Galilee is about 17 degrees, and the mountains are covered by snow in winter. Every year during the Tu BiShvat, the New Year of the trees, hundreds of new plants are planted here. People settled in the ancient land many thousands years ago.

So, let me kindly suggest you to take a virtual journey through the beautiful land of Israel.

Lviv is the chess capital of the world

Photo by the press-service of the Lviv City Council.

Lviv is the chess capital of the world

On March 1, the opening ceremony of the World Chess Championship among women took place in Lviv. For the period from 2nd to 18th of March 2016, Lviv became the chess capital of the world. Also, a Ukrainian sportsman Mariya Muzychuk, a champion of 2015, will compete for this title as well.

Lviv authorities have thoroughly prepared for the championship: the competition will be held in the Palace of Princes Potockyh, the stylized chess championship flag was raised at the Town Hall in the Market Square, the city trams were also decorated with the flags of the tournament, the Lviv restaurants and cafes offered visitors special chess menu during the championship.

During the tournament 10 matches will be held, two of which have already been played by a Ukrainian Mariya Muzychuk and the contender for the title of champion - a Chinese Hou Yifan. All matches will be live broadcasted, the broadcast will also be hold by leading sports TV channels of the world. On the occasion of the tournament a special chess board has been installed in the building of the Lviv City Council.

As noted by the Lviv city mayor Andriy Sadovyi, today Lviv is open to the world, and the chess championship is another opportunity to show that the city is always happy to welcome the guests.

Such events are extremely important for Ukraine, especially now when the maintenance of a stable image of the European state has come to the forefront. I sincerely wish all the participants of the tournament the brilliant victories and I hope that Ukrainian grandmasters will win more than one trophy and will be able to defend the title of the Champion!

"Magic Wand" will protect Israel from rocket attacks.

On March 1, the IDF has proceeded with the initial stage of operation of the most advanced ballistic missile defense system in the world "Sharvit Ksamim", which is translated as "Magic Wand" or "David’s Sling" in the English.

Jointly with the "Iron Dome", which has long been successfully protecting the residents of Israel, it will work to intercept the short-range ballistic missiles, unguided large caliber rockets, along with subsonic cruise missiles at ranges of 40 to 300 kilometers. "Magic Wand" ballistic missile defense system was created by experts of the Israeli group "Rafael". It will be the middle link of the general set of the Israeli missile defense.

Throughout its entire history, Israel is exposed to daily terrorist attacks; therefore, it’s forced to defend itself. It is difficult to imagine what would happen if there were no such missile defense system. Each month a small Israeli territory is bombed by missiles, the number of which varies from a few dozens to a few hundred (in the periods of exacerbation). It is difficult to imagine the number of possible losses due to such kind of attacks. Of course, the work of such ABM as "Magic Wand" is costly to the Israeli budget, but, you must admit that it’s worth it.

Today, on March 2, in the premises of the Honorary Consulate of Israel in the Western region of Ukraine a series of photographs of the art photographers Igor Salnikov and Victoria Temnaya "Israel known and unknown: what there is around the corner?" will be presented.

Famous bloggers are traveling around the world and talk about their travels by means of the pictures. Igor and Victoria are cooperating with the Ministry of Tourism of Israel, creating a photo-guides for the promotion of new tourist destinations of Israel. Visiting the evening, you will be able to learn about the interesting places that are away from the traditional tourist destinations.

The story will be accompanied by the music and a slide show on the big screen.

Venue: Honorary Consulate of Israel in the Western region of Ukraine, 36/3 Gasova str., Lviv.

Time: March 2, 6:30 PM.

The entrance is free.

A ceremony, awarding the winners of the "Oscar" was held yesterday in Los Angeles.

Being one of the most famous film awards of the world the prize in the category "Best Foreign Language Film" was awarded by the experts of the American Film Academy to the film, directed by László Nemes “Son of Saul".

The action is set in October 1944, in the territory occupied by the German Nazis in Poland. The movie is about two days of a Jewish prisoner's life in Auschwitz Saul Auslander, who wants to do the impossible in the inhumane conditions of the concentration camp – to find a rabbi and bury his own son according to the Jewish traditions.

Last year, the picture has been honored with several prestigious awards. These include the "Golden Globe", "Cesar" award and the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.

The film is rather intricate and ambiguous. But I would kindly advise you to watch it; to recall the terrible lesson that history has presented to mankind. The movie of Hungarian director teaches the viewer that, in any situation that could occur the main thing is to be a man, do not forget who you are and why are you here, remember of the higher values.