Ukraine switched to winter Time, in 04. 00 Moscow time the clock was moved back an hour.
The time in Ukraine transferred twice a year: in spring an hour forward, fall - back an hour. The old Soviet practice of transition to seasonal Time in the "decommunization" and "focus on Europe" received a new interpretation: "the validity of winter time in Ukraine are introduced According to the recommendations of the European economic Commission of UN for the international harmonization of information systems ".



However, the society ambiguously refers to the established practice. According to scientists, after transition on "winter" Time, the body disorientated, Vsplyvaet particular transition state, known as " desenhos ". Most often, at that point, increases blood pressure, there is depression and dizziness. According to the data, in the period of desynchrony by 11% increased the number of calls to the ambulance service, and the number of suicide attempts increased by 60%. In September 2011 Parliament adopted a resolution, under which were cancelled transition on "winter" Time. This decision followed the adoption of relevant laws in Russia and Belarus. However, the administration of the Western regions of Ukraine, number of ministries and departments, some scientists and politicians call for the repeal of this decision, and in October 2011 the people's elected officials rescinded a previous ruling.

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