South Korean team to ski across Bering Strait to USFebruary 16, 2012 - 19:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A South Korean team arrived in Russia's Far Eastern Chukhotka province on Thursday, February 16 to ski across the Bering Strait to the US state Alaska, regional officials said in a statement, according to RIA Novosti reported. The waterway separating Asia and North America, though only 86 kilometres wide, has in modern times been crossed on skis once before, in 1998 by a pair of Russian adventurers. The Bering Strait is normally frozen during winter months but sections of sea ice can thaw without warning. The South Koreans hope to make the crossing in four days, a statement from the Chukhotka province governor's office said. The skiers were waiting for clear weather in the village Provideniya, some 6,400 kilometres east of the Russian capital Moscow, and would fly to the eastern end of the Asian continent to begin their trek in coming days. The support team would remain in Russia, the statement said. Severe weather, mountainous ice floes, drifting sea ice carrying skiers far from their intended path and roaming polar bears are among the problems the team will face, M&C reported citing DPA. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |