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The main genre of the past 2017 is, of course, hip-hop. even your parents started watching, and rap itself has become a new author's song - the ability to read is now optional, the main thing is to do it fresh, provocative and topical (or just re-sing a recent rap hit): dozens of video bloggers will try to play on this one way or another, Ivan Urgant and even . More technical stars also appeared: perhaps the main one is. Provocation and new sincerity also became the main weapon of “Antihype” - for example, a group of slackers from St. Petersburg served as a provisional government until Oksimiron returned: the defeat to Gnoiny did not break him, but rather simply pulled him back - in a couple of months Fedorov drops the American in a battle Dizaster, gathers at the Olympic Stadium and a dozen other arenas across the country - and again becomes the main rapper, without releasing a single new album.

The Village has compiled a selection of seven materials with which you can improve your equipment - perhaps in 2018 the people's love for hip-hop will not go anywhere.

Interview

Face: “People want me to die at 27”

The editor of The Village sat for five hours in Moscow City to wait for rock star Ivan Dremin and talk to him about popularity, post-irony, feminism, love and panic attacks. The 20-year-old rapper will remember his visit to the Comedy Club program (“I ***** [don’t care] on television, in his mouth ****”), life in his native Ufa (“I came to a hotel near my house, I hired there as an assistant administrator") and a favorite Russian musician (Viktor Tsoi).

Mozee Montana: “Armenia is blowing up, and we are gangsters”

“Your fella is with me, Margiela is on me,” reads Alina Mkrtchyan, aka Mozee Montana, a 19-year-old rapper from Vladivostok, whose musical career was blessed by one of the titans of Russian hip-hop, Oksimiron, to a booming bass. A machine gun flashes every now and then in the frame, and “1915” is stamped on the young artist’s ear - in memory of the Armenian genocide. The debut of a daring newcomer in a traditionally chauvinistic genre, where misogynistic lyrics are the main weapon of a good half of his heroes, is a signal that in 2017 hip-hop in Russia was developing confidently. According to Alina, she moved to Moscow with one goal - to conquer the top of the rap game, and earned her first million at 18. Mozee Montana spoke to The Village about gender discrimination in hip-hop, the fight against depression and her business in the Moscow market.

Photosynthez, a new rap sensation on Instagram - about working as a hairdresser, haters and Gnoin

An excellent example of how in 2017, with the help of hip-hop, not only specialized specialists gained popularity on social networks. Katya Photosynthez, whose amateur clips (budget - 200 rubles) have spread across public pages, does not look like a typical rapper or even a video blogger - rather, like a philology student. The lyrics also depart from the canons of the genre: instead of hedonism - “naive art” and cabbage soup, instead of Gucci and stones on the wrist - “ugly trousers”. We met with the rapper-hairdresser and talked about her life, likes from Dima Bilan, favorite track of Slava CPSU and haters.

Theoretically, we know everything, but in practice, this seemingly acquired knowledge often lets us down. How do you need to behave in a relationship so that it brings you joy and gives you a feeling of happiness, and does not turn into a source of anxiety, worry and pain? Are there universal rules for relationships?

● Don't wait for him to make the first move

Of course, you shouldn't be the only person putting in the best effort. However, if the relationship between you is open and honest, do not wait for your partner to text or call first. If you want to chat, write and call yourself. This is fine. The rules of relationships are based on mutual interest.

● Don't lower your standards

When your chosen one is not able to meet all your expectations, this does not mean that you need to change your own principles and beliefs. Just take a closer look at the person and objectively think about whether he is really right for you.

● Don't be silent about feelings

If you have feelings for someone, if you have certain emotions, do not think that this person can read your thoughts. Be honest with him. Tell me how you feel.

● Don't analyze every word

Don’t pick apart all his words and messages, because the person meant exactly what you heard or read. There is no hidden meaning or encrypted messages in them. If your partner makes an effort to develop your relationship, if he treats you with respect, then everything is fine. If not, then this is “not your” person. These are the basic rules of relationships.

● Don't chase a certain person

There is no point in pursuing the object of your passion and convincing him to love you. A person should value and respect you of his own free will, and not under pressure.

● Don’t run away at the slightest difficulty

Don't think that one conflict is the end of your relationship. Can you fix the situation rather than decide to immediately separate?

● Don't forgive again and again

If a person has done something unforgivable, do not let him get away with it. Both must respect the rules of the relationship. Don't give him extra chances that he definitely doesn't deserve. You need to leave on time.

● Don't follow only your heart

If your mind stubbornly tells you that this partner is for you, and your intuition supports your mind, you should not weakly follow the desires of your heart.

● Don't discuss your exes.

You may be angry with them or even, but you shouldn't constantly tell your current partner about it. This is a signal that you are unable to move on after the breakup. You are still living in the past, which is high time to quit. Even the best relationship rules won't help until you do this.

● Don't constantly look at your phone

Even if you're nervous, don't look at your phone. This will make your partner think that you care more about your virtual world on social networks than about him.

● Don't test your partner's feelings.

Don't deliberately put people in uncomfortable situations to gauge their reaction. Stay close to the person you trust without testing him.

● Do not consult with friends on personal topics

Of course, you can turn to close and trusted people for general advice, but you should not send screenshots of your correspondence and ask them to comment on the situation. You can handle this on your own. Relationship rules should apply only to you and your partner.

● Don’t procrastinate in relationships that don’t seem right to you.

Your partner may be a very good person, but that doesn't mean he's right for you. Don't let your sense of duty or guilt convince you to stay when you want to leave. You have every right to find exactly “your” person.

An acclaimed game in a popular franchise, but is it any good? Here you will find out what pros and cons, differences and innovations the game contains in comparison with previous parts. You will be able to understand whether the game is worth your time and attention. This article contains a review in two formats: text and video. So choose for yourself what will be best for you. Sit back comfortably, because a journey into the world of nightmares awaits you and no, I’m not talking about a review.

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If we are talking about such a great saga, the greatest brainchild, if you will, like Resident Evil, then it is immediately worth mentioning to whom we owe the birth of a new part.

In other words, let's talk about developers. The seventh part, like all previous games in the Resident Evil series, was developed by the Japanese company Capcom, which has earned a reputation as a good developer thanks to projects such as the Resident Evil series, and the previously mentioned Street Fighter, Devil May Cry and Lost Planet, however, this her merits do not end there. These are just the most successful of them. This part of Resident Evil has much more in common with the first parts than with the last, which is good news, since it was the first parts that led the franchise to the success it had recently. Therefore, after parts 5 and 6, this wonderful game became a breath of fresh air in the line of games. Why? Find out below!

I’ll tell you a little about the plot, but enough not to reveal the intrigue and interest you in playing this game, because the plot looks colorful compared to the other parts. The game itself teases you with intrigue and although it may seem to you that you have already understood everything, in fact the game will surprise you every time you are sure of the outcome. Moreover, the full picture will not appear before you until the very end of the game.

Now a little about the main character and the plot. From the very first minutes of the game, we are given to understand that our main character is an ordinary guy named Ethan, whose wife went missing during one of his work trips. Her name, by the way, is Mia. Ethan receives from her three years later a video recording in which Mia asks him under no circumstances to come to help. However, our loving husband realizes that his wife is alive and decides to save her, despite her warnings. Ethan takes off for the sake of his wife and arrives at a country house in the very wilderness of Louisiana, where several dozen people have disappeared over the past few years. And, as you can understand, this is where the action of the game begins.

You arrive at this ill-fated house on a warm summer day, however, once inside, you will not see anything further than your nose because of the closed windows, and then night falls completely. And this transition from sunny day to terrifying night is imperceptible, but when you notice it, you realize how much time has passed since your arrival and how much you have experienced in this seemingly short period of time.

Throughout all the places where you will have to visit, things are scattered, such as photographs, notes, videotapes and other things that will tell you about the events that took place here before your arrival, gradually revealing the veil of secrecy of both this mysterious house and its no less strange inhabitants. However, all these little things do not directly affect the plot, but they do affect your perception of the entire story.

As for the rest of the characters that you will meet during the game, there are few of them, and they are so well developed that their character cannot be clearly understood even until the very end. To some, many of the characters may seem like harmless victims, to others, on the contrary, crazy psychopaths. But no one will be one hundred percent right, because the game hides almost the entire story from you, teasing you with small pieces of the narrative. At some point you may even think that the plot is obvious, but in reality you will know almost nothing. Moreover, such a good level of thoughtfulness of the characters also echoes their number. There are not many characters, but just enough to not get lost in the story and not get bored.

In the first minutes of the game, we are introduced to the aforementioned main character, his wife, as well as the Baker family living in this house, which you can find out about by walking around the house a little and examining the objects, especially photographs.

Next, I would like to note the amazing voice acting of the characters. I played through this game with voice acting in English, and it was just great. The mood of the characters, their fears, their shifts are brilliantly conveyed (after all, during the course of the game you will have to face real psychos. Although, maybe the main psycho in this whole story is you?). In addition, the game has voice acting in French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese, but I did not evaluate them. Let native speakers who understand at least a little of it do this. There is currently no Russian voice acting, which may turn some people off from the game. However, the very fact of the absence of Russian voice acting in the game does not spoil the impression of the game, but is strange for a project of such a level as Resident Evil.

You can’t ignore the atmosphere of this game either. Real survival has returned to the game, that is, you really survive, you don’t have much ammo, and you’re not some soldier with amazing fighting and shooting skills. For this reason, everything that happens to you will truly frighten you with the most primitive fear, fear of something that is higher and stronger than you in every sense. Unlike the previous parts and games of the survival horror genre in general, in this part in most cases you will not have the opportunity to avoid a fight; here and there monsters that will scare you to gray hair will jump out at you, with whom one way or another you will have to fight. I would like to note that, unlike the previous parts, there will be much fewer opponents, but they are all so colorful, appear at the right time and are far from simple that you will be overwhelmed by them and you will not get tired of them. Absolutely any of the monsters you meet is capable of hitting you if you approach it incorrectly.

The crypto in the game is at a level close to a game of the same genre - outlast, and this was largely due to the new game mode for the entire Resident Evil series - from the first person, which creates the most favorable conditions for you to get used to the role of our main hero. I already mentioned that monsters will jump out at you at the most unexpected moments, but what especially struck me was that every time I expected this very moment, I was still scared, just like the first time. One of the reasons for this, in addition to, of course, the whole atmosphere of the game, was the developer’s responsible approach to these scenes, because every time I saw something new and terrifying.

The house itself looks abandoned, and as if everything there died out in an instant: there are now rotten scraps left in the dishes, cockroaches are running around and things are scattered. In the future we will find many different stories about the history of people who visited, or even lived in this ominous house.

The drawing of individual objects, thoughtfulness and animation also perfectly convey the atmosphere of this game, instilling in you fear of what is happening and disgust for those things that, given common sense, you should feel disgust for. That is, Capcom really tried to create the environment, for which they are undoubtedly a huge plus.

The game has a completely unique feeling of pursuit and a constant desire to look back. I compared this game to Outlast, but in Outlast you are almost always being chased by someone and you are sure of it, but here you can't be sure of anything, especially when it comes to your pursuers. They may pretend that they don't care about you, and then BAM, and jump out from behind the nearest corner, laughing loudly and mocking your attempts to escape. The game maintains an atmosphere where the player is afraid of his own steps, because here you can never know for sure that no one is following you.

I would like to say the following about the mechanics of the game itself: it is much more reminiscent of the first parts of this wonderful series than the subsequent ones, but only with its advantages, and they are brought to the ideal. After all, after the fifth and sixth parts, the developers realized that the vector of development of the game had changed a lot, leaning more towards shooters, having lost that mystery of the atmosphere and the element of survival horror as such. To support the above, I will give a few examples: in the seventh part there are not many opponents and they always on topic. There are no those annoying crowds of the same type of opponents, killing whom is dreary and boring. Combined with the number of opponents, their variety is on the level. Also, “typewriters” have been returned to the game, although now they are not exactly typewriters, they are voice recorders, but the whole point is to return saves through special devices, and not primitive checkpoints (I don’t want to seem old-fashioned in this regard, but in the review of the fifth part I already explained why they are not only a symbol, but also have a very significant impact on the gameplay strong positive influence).

Also, the in-game territory that we will visit with you during the passage is not large, but it is perfectly revealed, reusability is taken into account and short paths between points far from each other have been added, which open as you progress, that is, you will not have to run through a long one several times and a boring path. And even when the plot requires you to walk along a familiar corridor again, it will be presented in a completely different light.

But the interesting points regarding the mechanics of the game do not end there, because if we return to the opponents, namely to the battle with them, then the fighting mechanics are executed in the best possible way, and the battles with bosses are performed in the best traditions of the fourth part, which in this regard is up to has still been the standard. Not only have the enemies been given the fighting qualities of MMA fighters, which is why you don’t even know what to expect from them, but the game mechanics responsible for the movement of opponents have also been added. Now they are able to close the distance to you, for example, by breaking through a wall or making a shortcut to you with a chainsaw. Moreover, now you can never be one hundred percent sure that you have gotten rid of the persecution, because, firstly, they cannot be stopped so easily by some kind of obstacle, and secondly, the game puts a spoke in your wheels and sometimes opponents appear in front of you much earlier than you expect.

Virtual reality is one of the striking distinctive features of this part of the game. The new engine, RE Engine, on which the game was developed, made it possible to ensure a worthy execution of such an innovation. Moreover, the possibility of playing in virtual reality mode is present here not just “for the sake of it”, but to really add a new, high-quality element of the gameplay. And thanks to all this, immersion in the game has reached a completely new level, previously unknown to other games in the series.

The game features an interesting and unusual method of communication for this line – telephone. The first time we will have to use it is when it rings near us, and the voice coming from the receiver will kindly and calmly tell us where to go. But not only those who are friendly towards us will contact you by phone. The antagonists will also call, luring us into their traps. We first saw a similar thing in the fourth part of Resident Evil, where there was a walkie-talkie with video communication, and throughout the game your assistant communicated with you, giving instructions, as well as your opponents, who also told you where to go.

Videotapes have appeared that can be played on a player, and all this is done in such a way that you yourself will participate in the video filming process and control the characters who will be on this very film.

The crafting system has been reworked, and ammo crafting has been returned. In order to prepare a medicinal potion from herbs, you will no longer need an ordinary bush, as in previous parts of the series. Now, in order to make the medicinal herb usable, you will need a chemical reagent that can be found in a variety of places. The healing drugs here are first aid kits, the animation for using which is very strange, and in some places comical. It can be called “water your hand in any unclear situation.”

The ability to expand the inventory has been returned, as in Part 4, but even with the expansion of the inventory, there is still absolutely not enough space, because the number of reagents for crafting and keys for further progress is constantly growing. Added the ability to disassemble an item into its components and use these components for something new.

You will be surprised, but it turns out that you need to think in this game. There is no linearity, but if you don’t notice and don’t use some item necessary for the plot, you risk spending dozens of minutes trying to understand what is required of you.

Some scripts in the game are made in such a way that you don’t have to run them if they make the game more difficult for you. But this became noticeable only when playing again. Other scripts are launched unobviously, despite the fact that they are important to the plot, and on the first playthrough this can cause specific problems if by some chance you were unable to launch the script the first time.

Next, regarding the ratings, critics received this game with open arms and very warmly, which is not surprising, taking into account all the aspects of the game that we paid attention to today. If we look at our pair of respected critics, we see that the PC edition was given an 87 by Metacritic and a 90% by gamerankings. But these ratings were given after the game's release. But there are about a dozen other gaming publications and critics who gave their ratings even before the official release of the game, apparently they were given early access to fuel public interest in this game. As expected, these ratings were also very high and were accompanied by flattering comments from critics.

In conclusion, I would like to say that this game is played in one breath. Despite all the horrifying things around you, you can't help but feel like the story is incomplete. No matter how scared you are, you will move forward, and this tickling feeling that you could be attacked at any moment will not push you away from the game, but, on the contrary, will spur you on to new discoveries.

In rating this game, we were based on our experiences in previous installments in the series, as well as other games in the survival horror genre. So, we rate this game 9.3 points out of ten, because the developers managed to breathe life into the franchise, which, judging by the latest parts, began to deteriorate.

We strongly advise you to purchase and play this game because the experience this game provides is truly worth living.

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The word “radiation” most often refers to ionizing radiation associated with radioactive decay. At the same time, a person experiences the effects of non-ionizing types of radiation: electromagnetic and ultraviolet.

The main sources of radiation are:

• natural radioactive substances around and inside us - 73%;
• medical procedures (fluoroscopy and others) - 13%;
• cosmic radiation - 14%.

Of course, there are man-made sources of pollution resulting from major accidents. These are the most dangerous events for humanity, since, as in a nuclear explosion, iodine (J-131), cesium (Cs-137) and strontium (mainly Sr-90) can be released. Weapons-grade plutonium (Pu-241) and its decay products are no less dangerous.

Also, do not forget that over the past 40 years the Earth’s atmosphere has been very heavily polluted by radioactive products of atomic and hydrogen bombs. Of course, at the moment, radioactive fallout occurs only in connection with natural disasters, such as volcanic eruptions. But, on the other hand, when a nuclear charge splits at the moment of explosion, the radioactive isotope carbon-14 is formed with a half-life of 5,730 years. The explosions changed the equilibrium content of carbon-14 in the atmosphere by 2.6%. Currently, the average effective equivalent dose rate due to explosion products is about 1 mrem/year, which is approximately 1% of the dose rate due to natural background radiation.

Energy is another reason for the serious accumulation of radionuclides in the body of humans and animals. The coals used to operate thermal power plants contain naturally occurring radioactive elements such as potassium-40, uranium-238 and thorium-232. The annual dose in the area of ​​coal-fired thermal power plants is 0.5–5 mrem/year. By the way, nuclear power plants are characterized by significantly lower emissions.

Almost all inhabitants of the Earth are exposed to medical procedures using sources of ionizing radiation. But this is a more complex question, which we will return to a little later.

In what units is radiation measured?

Various units are used to measure the amount of radiation energy. In medicine, the main one is the sievert - the effective equivalent dose received in one procedure by the entire body. It is in sieverts per unit time that the level of background radiation is measured. The becquerel serves as a unit of measurement for the radioactivity of water, soil, etc., per unit volume.

Other units of measurement can be found in the table.

Consequences of radiation

The effect of radiation on humans is called exposure. Its main manifestation is acute radiation sickness, which has varying degrees of severity. Radiation sickness can occur when exposed to a dose equal to 1 sievert. A dose of 0.2 sievert increases the risk of cancer, and a dose of 3 sievert threatens the life of the exposed person.

Radiation sickness manifests itself in the form of the following symptoms: loss of strength, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting; dry, hacking cough; cardiac dysfunction.

In addition, irradiation causes radiation burns. Very large doses lead to skin death, even damage to muscles and bones, which is much worse to treat than chemical or thermal burns. Along with burns, metabolic disorders, infectious complications, radiation infertility, and radiation cataracts may appear.

The effects of radiation can manifest themselves after a long time - this is the so-called stochastic effect. It is expressed in the fact that the incidence of certain cancers may increase among irradiated people. Theoretically, genetic effects are also possible, but even among the 78 thousand Japanese children who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, no increase in the number of cases of hereditary diseases was found. This is despite the fact that the effects of radiation have a stronger effect on dividing cells, so radiation is much more dangerous for children than for adults.

Short-term, low-dose irradiation, used for examinations and treatment of certain diseases, produces an interesting effect called hormesis. This is the stimulation of any system of the body by external influences that are insufficient for the manifestation of harmful factors. This effect allows the body to mobilize strength.

Statistically, radiation can increase the level of cancer, but it is very difficult to identify the direct effect of radiation, separating it from the effect of chemically harmful substances, viruses and other things. It is known that after the bombing of Hiroshima, the first effects in the form of increased incidence began to appear only after 10 years or more. Cancer of the thyroid gland, breast and certain parts is directly associated with radiation.

Natural background radiation is about 0.1–0.2 μSv/h. It is believed that a constant background level above 1.2 μSv/h is dangerous for humans (it is necessary to distinguish between the instantly absorbed radiation dose and the constant background dose). Is this too much? For comparison: the radiation level at a distance of 20 km from the Japanese nuclear power plant Fukushima-1 at the time of the accident exceeded the norm by 1,600 times. The maximum recorded radiation level at this distance is 161 μSv/h. After the explosion, radiation levels reached several thousand microsieverts per hour.

During a 2–3-hour flight over an ecologically clean area, a person receives radiation exposure of 20–30 μSv. The same radiation dose threatens if a person takes 10–15 pictures in one day using a modern X-ray apparatus - a visiograph. A couple of hours in front of a cathode ray monitor or TV gives the same radiation dose as one such photo. The annual dose from smoking one cigarette per day is 2.7 mSv. One fluorography - 0.6 mSv, one radiography - 1.3 mSv, one fluoroscopy - 5 mSv. Radiation from concrete walls is up to 3 mSv per year.

When irradiating the whole body and for the first group of critical organs (heart, lungs, brain, pancreas and others), regulatory documents establish a maximum dose of 50,000 μSv (5 rem) per year.

Acute radiation sickness develops with a single radiation dose of 1,000,000 μSv (25,000 digital fluorographs, 1,000 spinal x-rays in one day). Large doses have an even stronger effect:

• 750,000 μSv - short-term minor change in blood composition;
• 1,000,000 μSv - mild degree of radiation sickness;
• 4,500,000 μSv - severe radiation sickness (50% of those exposed die);
• about 7,000,000 μSv - death.

Are x-ray examinations dangerous?

Most often we encounter radiation during medical research. However, the doses we receive in the process are so small that there is no need to be afraid of them. The exposure time of an old X-ray machine is 0.5–1.2 seconds. And with a modern visiograph everything happens 10 times faster: in 0.05–0.3 seconds.

According to the medical requirements set out in SanPiN 2.6.1.1192-03, when carrying out preventive medical x-ray procedures, the radiation dose should not exceed 1,000 µSv per year. How much is it in pictures? Quite a bit of:

• 500 targeted images (2–3 μSv) obtained using a radiovisiograph;
• 100 of the same images, but using good X-ray film (10–15 μSv);
• 80 digital orthopantomograms (13–17 μSv);
• 40 film orthopantomograms (25–30 μSv);
• 20 computed tomograms (45–60 μSv).

That is, if every day for the whole year we take one picture on a visiograph, add to this a couple of computed tomograms and the same number of orthopantomograms, then even in this case we will not go beyond the permitted doses.

Who should not be irradiated

However, there are people for whom even such types of radiation are strictly prohibited. According to the standards approved in Russia (SanPiN 2.6.1.1192-03), irradiation in the form of X-rays can be carried out only in the second half of pregnancy, with the exception of cases when the issue of abortion or the need for emergency or urgent care must be resolved.

Paragraph 7.18 of the document states: “X-ray examinations of pregnant women are carried out using all possible means and methods of protection so that the dose received by the fetus does not exceed 1 mSv for two months of undetected pregnancy. If the fetus receives a dose exceeding 100 mSv, the doctor is obliged to warn the patient about the possible consequences and recommend terminating the pregnancy.”

Young people who will become parents in the future need to protect their abdominal area and genitals from radiation. X-ray radiation has the most negative effect on blood cells and germ cells. In children, in general, the entire body should be shielded, except for the area being examined, and studies should be carried out only if necessary and as prescribed by a doctor.

Sergei Nelyubin, Head of the Department of X-ray Diagnostics, Russian Scientific Center for Surgery named after. B.V. Petrovsky, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor

How to protect yourself

There are three main methods of protection against X-ray radiation: protection by time, protection by distance and shielding. That is, the less you are in the area of ​​X-rays and the further you are from the radiation source, the lower the radiation dose.

Although the safe dose of radiation exposure is calculated for a year, it is still not worth doing several X-ray examinations, for example, fluorography and. Well, every patient must have a radiation passport (it is included in the medical card): in it the radiologist enters information about the dose received during each examination.

X-ray primarily affects the endocrine glands and lungs. The same applies to small doses of radiation during accidents and releases of active substances. Therefore, doctors recommend breathing exercises as a preventive measure. They will help cleanse the lungs and activate the body's reserves.

To normalize the internal processes of the body and remove harmful substances, it is worth consuming more antioxidants: vitamins A, C, E (red wine, grapes). Sour cream, cottage cheese, milk, grain bread, bran, unprocessed rice, prunes are useful.

If food products cause certain concerns, you can use recommendations for residents of regions affected by the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident.

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In case of actual exposure due to an accident or in a contaminated area, quite a lot needs to be done. First you need to carry out decontamination: quickly and carefully remove clothes and shoes with radiation carriers, properly dispose of them, or at least remove radioactive dust from your belongings and surrounding surfaces. It is enough to wash your body and clothes (separately) under running water using detergents.

Before or after exposure to radiation, dietary supplements and anti-radiation medications are used. The most well-known medications are high in iodine, which helps to effectively combat the negative effects of its radioactive isotope, which is localized in the thyroid gland. To block the accumulation of radioactive cesium and prevent secondary damage, “Potassium orotate” is used. Calcium supplements deactivate the radioactive drug strontium by 90%. Dimethyl sulfide is indicated to protect cellular structures.

By the way, the well-known activated carbon can neutralize the effects of radiation. And the benefits of drinking vodka immediately after irradiation are not a myth at all. This really helps to remove radioactive isotopes from the body in the simplest cases.

Just don’t forget: self-treatment should be carried out only if it is impossible to see a doctor in a timely manner and only in the case of real, and not fictitious, radiation exposure. X-ray diagnostics, watching TV or flying on an airplane do not affect the health of the average inhabitant of the Earth.

Tea is not just leaves drenched in boiling water, it is a real drink of emperors, giving, if handled correctly, eternal youth and a boost of energy. Unfortunately, today we choose tea bags, giving preference not to taste and benefits, but to simplicity and convenience. To understand the error and fill the gaps in tea education, we have compiled a brief but more than complete encyclopedia of tea.

There are three types of classification: by the type of tea plant (Chinese, Assamese and Cambodian varieties), by its origin (China, India, Japan, etc.) and by the degree of fermentation. We will dwell on the last point in more detail, since the duration and method of oxidation of the leaves largely influence the appearance, aroma, taste and other characteristics of tea.

Classification by degree of fermentation differs in Europe and Asia, but since China is the world leader in tea production (more than a quarter of global production), we will take the Chinese tradition of separation as a basis. So, according to the Chinese classification, tea is usually divided into six groups.

White

This type is produced exclusively in the Chinese province of Fujian. When collecting white tea, special attention is paid to the selection of leaves; only young buds (tips) and half-bloomed leaves covered with white hair are selected. The peculiarity of processing white tea is that it is only dried in the sun, and the tea leaves remain in their natural form.

Beneficial features: Even at the beginning of our era, white tea was considered the elixir of immortality. However, if at that time this drink was available only to emperors, today everyone can admire it. Of all the varieties, it is the most useful due to its soft and short processing. White tea is rich in vitamins C and B1, helps improve digestion, strengthens the immune system and cardiovascular system, protects against viruses, bacteria, has anti-cancer properties, and is useful for those suffering from varicose veins.

The infusion has a floral aroma and a sweetish taste, and has a cooling effect on the body. White tea is very sensitive to temperature, so it should not be brewed with too hot water (60–75°C). You need to brew about a third of the teapot's volume.

Green

Green tea is similar in production to white tea. The difference lies in the selected leaves themselves and the drying method. Selected leaves are slightly withered in the open air. At the moment when they become soft and wither, they are briefly subjected to heat treatment, on which the taste characteristics of the drink directly depend: it dulls the activity of enzymes and stops oxidation processes. The leaves are then manually shaped, thereby regulating the extraction of essential oils and other active constituents during the brewing process. The last stage of tea preparation is drying, which consolidates the work done previously.

Beneficial features: This type of tea contains a lot of caffeine, even more than coffee, so it’s better to start your morning with it. Green tea is also beneficial for people with low immunity. The benefits of green tea are also determined by catechins, which are useful for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Taste and brewing method: Green tea should be brewed for 1–3 minutes with water (80°C). Depending on the variety, tea can be brewed 2 to 6 times. The infusion can range in color from golden to dark green.

Yellow

Manufactured only in China in Hunan Province. For a long time, Europe was unaware of its existence, since the export of yellow tea from China was punishable by death. Now the export of this variety is limited, one of the reasons is the labor intensity and low profitability of yellow tea production. Only specially selected tea bushes of a special variety can be used, from which only the buds are collected, and the processing of the tea lasts about three days.

Beneficial features: relieves spasms, headaches, increases the body's ability to resist external destructive factors. Tones and promotes mental activity.

Taste and brewing method: Brew yellow tea for no more than 2–3 minutes with water at 60–70°C. Yellow tea has a sweet aftertaste and is unlike any other tea. The color of the infusion is yellowish-amber with a pale pink tint.

Oolong (turquoise tea)

Oolong translates to “black dragon” and is also called turquoise tea. For this variety, mature leaves are collected from bushes grown high in the mountains and laid out in the sun in a layer of several centimeters to wilt for 30–60 minutes. Then the leaves ripen in bamboo baskets in the shade. The “cooking” process ends with calcination with hot air. Ready oolong has the form of tightly twisted balls that unravel when brewed.

Beneficial features: tea stimulates appetite and has cleansing properties. Useful for weight loss.

Taste and brewing method: brewing occurs using water at 70–75°C, sometimes, depending on the variety, using hotter water. Oolong has a floral aroma and peachy flavor, and the color ranges from pale green to dark red.

Red

Black tea, as we call it, or red tea, as they call it in China, differs from other varieties in the longest production process. Tea leaves are withered for 12–18 hours. As a result, the leaves lose moisture, after which they are tightly rolled and transferred to large, heated, damp, dark rooms where they oxidize. The Chinese do not consume this variety, but they export it in huge quantities.

Beneficial features: stimulates the cardiovascular system, improves the functioning of the kidneys and digestive system.

Taste and brewing method: The aroma of tea can vary from floral to fruity, nutty or spicy. Brewing is done with fairly hot water (90–100°C) for 2–5 minutes. Color - from gold to brown-red.

Black

Black tea in China is called pu-erh. The collected leaves, processed as for green tea, are subjected to aging and pressing. Unlike other types of tea, it does not deteriorate over time, but improves in taste. For more or less complete disclosure of its properties, tea requires 2 to 3 years of storage, and for absolute taste - from 10 to 20 years.

Beneficial features: has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system and helps reduce blood cholesterol levels, digest fatty foods, perfectly quenches thirst, and helps cope with hangovers and food poisoning.

Taste and brewing method: For brewing, on average, take 4 g of tea per 150 ml of water. Brew with boiling water. It tastes of dried fruit and wood with a slight spice.