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Smallpox epidemic in Moscow #epidemic#moscow#smallpox In 1960, Moscow could have been wiped out by a major smallpox epidemic. The virus was brought by Aleksey Kokorekin, a Soviet artist. He visited India, a country known for an unstable epidemic situation, and took home the carpet belonging to the deceased Brahmin as a souvenir. When he felt sick a few days after arriving home, neither he nor the doctors suspected smallpox. A hospital receptionist was just laughed at for suggesting it. Kokorekin got worse and died a few days later. When other patients at the hospital started having the same symptoms, doctors revisited the smallpox idea only to realise the receptionist was right. They managed to prevent a national tragedy and defeat the virus in just six weeks. Today, such a tragedy is not going to happen. The smallpox virus had been uprooted from the planet in 1980 during a massive smallpox eradication initiative by doctors worldwide. Follow https://t.me/rtdocumentary

#video#moscow The five-storey Sky Penthouse in Monaco’s skyscraper is considered the world’s most expensive apartment — in 2016, it was reportedly priced at $335 million. It has a rooftop deck, cinema, library, and an infinity pool. The second most expensive flat is located in London. It features a wine cellar, a golf simulator, private cinema, and spa, among other things, at the cost of $220 million. Finally, the world’s third most expensive penthouse is found at the top of the 12-storey building in Hong Kong. In 2015, priced at $66 million, it became the costliest apartment ever sold in Asia. Its 505 sq metre penthouse has a rooftop Jacuzzi. In Russia, the most luxurious penthouses are located in the tallest tower of Moscow’s modern business district. RT’s Erick Fonseca Zárate tours the 2,000 sq metre 3-storey apartment and enjoys the breathtaking view. Join the tour and watch Moscow Neighbourhoods: 100 Years of History on our YouTube channel. Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary