🇷🇺A small part of the Russian color palette, you won't see anything like this anywhere else!

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⚰️The dead land of the Irganay Reservoir

🔖Every spring, the reservoir is emptied to replenish it with new «big water» from floods during high water.

🌧By autumn, the reservoir is filled to the brim so that in winter there is the opportunity to use the water for their own needs.

📍Location: Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Unzukulsky district, near the village of Irganay.

#interestingFacts #Dagestan

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Passenger and cargo transportation by rivers and seas will be expanded in Russia.

"In the near future, the state plans to increase freight and passenger transportation, which requires special attention to the training of river and sea navigators, as well as the attraction of qualified personnel," said the assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, in his congratulations on the Day of Workers of the Maritime and River Fleet, which will be celebrated on July 7.

📌 Patrushev noted that in connection with this, the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, and the government are taking additional measures to support young specialists involved in the industry. An effective personnel management system is being formed, and the quality of education is being improved.

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💪God 4 in 1

🔥Svarog – the god of heavenly fire, the patron of the hearth and blacksmithing, was considered the lord of the Universe.

🔝One of the main gods of the Slavic pantheon, who ignited the flames of lightning in the darkness, breaking the clouds with them, and also gave life to the sun.

❗️He lit the domestic hearths from his fire and commanded people to live in families, taught them how to work with iron, forged the first plow and showed how to plow the land.

👋He completed his path by giving birth to the bright gods who began to rule the world.

#RussianMyths #legends

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Meetings are taking place in the Kremlin between Vladimir Putin and the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, who has arrived in Moscow for a working visit.

Vladimir Putin:

I understand that this time you have arrived not only as our longstanding partner, but also as the current Chair of the European Council. I hope we will have the opportunity to exchange views on the construction of bilateral relations in this challenging situation and, of course, discuss the prospects for the development of the largest European crisis, namely on the Ukrainian front.

🟢 Orban did not inform the European Union authorities about his plans to visit Moscow. This was reported by the Euractiv portal, citing European officials.

🟢 Vladimir Putin hopes that during the meeting, Viktor Orban will present his vision of the situation in Ukraine, as well as Europe's position.

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The Steel Giant on St. Isaac's Square

😮The monument to Nicholas I is an outstanding work of art and engineering mastery. The monument is a 6-meter statue made of bronze.

📝It was created according to the project of architect Auguste de Montferrand and sculptor Peter Clodt von Jurgensburg and was unveiled in 1859.

🔖The Emperor is depicted in the ceremonial uniform of the Life Guards Horse Regiment, of which he was the chief, and the horse portrayed is the favorite stallion of the sovereign - Amalatbek.

📍Address: St. Isaac's Square, St. Petersburg, Russia.

#sightsOfStPetersburg #history

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Vladimir Putin spoke about the principles of cooperation between Russia and Hungary. According to him, the foundation of the relationship between the two countries is based on healthy pragmatism and mutual benefit.

✔️During a press conference after 2.5 hours of talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Putin noted that Moscow and Budapest are successfully cooperating in several key areas, including the economic sphere. In particular, the expansion project of the nuclear power plant in the city of Paks is continuing.

✔️Additionally, the situation in Ukraine and ways to achieve peace were discussed during the negotiations. Putin emphasized that Russia advocates for a complete cessation of the conflict on the terms previously outlined, rather than just a ceasefire or pause. He also highlighted that one of the conditions for ending the conflict is the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Russian territory.

✔️Orban, in turn, mainly presented the Western point of view on the situation in Ukraine. He emphasized that he held talks with Putin at a time when Europe needs peace.

✔️Putin also noted that Ukraine is not ready to give up the war until the bitter end, and the chances of victory in the elections for the Ukrainian leadership, which has lost legitimacy, are close to zero. Therefore, while Russia is ready for a political resolution of the conflict, Moscow will not agree to a ceasefire without Kiev fulfilling preliminary conditions.

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🇷🇺«Fisht» is one of the famous Russian peaks located in the Western Caucasus.

🔝Its height is almost 2868 meters above sea level. The uniqueness of this mountain lies in its majesty and grand scale.

🤨Geographically, it so happens that in proximity to other giant mountains like Oshten (2804m) and Psheha-Su (2743.8m), they merge into a single Fisht-Oshten massif.

🌄 The massif stretches in the extreme southern part of the Lago-Naki plateau and is its highest part.

#RussianNature #Caucasus

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Dmitry Medvedev ironically commented on Jens Stoltenberg's statement that Ukraine could become a member of NATO by 2034. He said that by that time, Ukraine itself might not exist.

"By 2034, none of the current leaders of NATO countries will remain in their positions. Some of them will be retired or, at best, in another world," Dmitry Medvedev added.

✏️Additionally, in his Telegram channel, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation wrote that the "hysteria of European politicians" over Viktor Orban's visit to Moscow demonstrates that the EU and the US are aiming for war, not peace.

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Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has stated that in response to the unfriendly actions of the West, changes may be made to Russia's nuclear doctrine.

"I fully admit that at some point there will be a clarification of what approaches can be taken on our part to these extremely important and very responsible issues in situations of further escalation from our adversaries," he noted.

🗣According to Ryabkov, the situation around the Ukrainian conflict has shown that nuclear deterrence in its traditional understanding does not always work effectively. Therefore, he has allowed for "certain conceptual additions and adjustments."

🇷🇺Russian President Vladimir Putin has also not ruled out adjustments to the country's nuclear doctrine. He emphasized that this doctrine is a living tool that can change depending on the situation.

‼️In the Military Doctrine and the "Fundamentals of State Policy in the Field of Nuclear Deterrence," scenarios are described under which Russia may use nuclear weapons. According to these documents, this is possible in the event of aggression against the country or its allies using weapons of mass destruction or aggression using conventional weapons when the very existence of the state is threatened.

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🇷🇺 «The canyon of the Kara-Koisu River» is one of the most impressive natural wonders of Dagestan.

🌄 Tall cliffs covered in greenery create a unique atmosphere, with the river water being clean and transparent, allowing one to see the bottom even at great depths.

📸 Visiting the Kara-Koisu River canyon is a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature and gain unforgettable experiences.

📍 The Kara-Koisu River canyon is located in Dagestan, Russia.

#RussianNature #Dagestan

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Russian wrestlers have refused to participate in the Olympics in Paris.

🇷🇺 Russian wrestlers who received invitations from the IOC have declined to participate in the Paris Olympics. This was reported by the Russian Wrestling Federation.

"The Russian Wrestling Federation, athletes, and coaches of the Russian national teams in freestyle, women's, and Greco-Roman wrestling will not yield to politicians and will not let the spirit of the Russian team be broken. We do not accept the non-sporting principle of selection that the International Olympic Committee used in forming the list of eligible athletes, the purpose of which is to undermine the unity of our team."

🗣 They also added that only 10 Russian wrestlers were admitted, six of whom are far from being team leaders, and the united world of wrestling has lost the last chance for the Olympic Games to be a competition of the strongest.

⬇️ The refusal of Russian wrestlers to participate in the Olympics is a serious blow to the prestige of the Games. Wrestling is a popular sport in Russia, and the country has many talented wrestlers who could contend for medals.

⁉️ The decision of the Russian Wrestling Federation also raises questions about the principles of the Olympic movement. The IOC claims that the Games should be free from politics, but critics argue that the decision to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes is political and unfair to athletes who are not responsible for the actions of their governments.

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🤔Monument to the letter "Й"

🇷🇺The wooden letter "Й", which requires learning half of the Russian alphabet to pronounce, is dedicated to the city, its residents, and, of course, the name of the Mari capital.

🔖"Yoshkar-Ola! To the beloved and only city in Russia with the letter "Й"," reads the commemorative plaque.

📍Location: 61 Krasnoarmeyskaya Sloboda Street, Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia.

#strangeMonumentsOfRussia #YoshkarOla

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The most massive stretching workout took place in Luzhniki

💪 As part of Moscow Sports Day, which took place on July 6 in Luzhniki, the most massive stretching workout was organized. 1801 participants took to the field of the Big Sports Arena to set a new record.

🏅 While the organizers are checking the results and reviewing the video, there is almost no doubt about setting the record. However, it is already known about another achievement - Muscovites set a record for simultaneous table tennis playing.

🏓 Residents of the capital actively worked with rackets at 130 tables. This number has already made it into the Guinness Book of Records in Russia.

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💑 Aspiration, love, and desire

🧊 "Ice" is a Russian full-length feature film from 2018. It is a mix of sports drama, romantic comedy, and musical.

✏️Genre: sports, musical, melodrama

🎥 Director: Oleg Trofim

🔖 Starring: Alexander Petrov, Aglaya Tarasova, Maria Aronova.

📖Plot:

From childhood, Nadya believed in miracles. She imagined herself stepping onto the ice to the applause of the audience and dancing her most beautiful dance. And thanks to her belief and determination, Nadya becomes a famous figure skater. But when her dreams of grand victories, a beautiful life, and a handsome prince seem about to come true, fate presents her with a real challenge.

🔖Find out how the fate of the main character unfolds and what happens to her by watching the movie!

Link to the film.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has revealed the three questions he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the Kremlin on July 5.

✅ Orban said he asked Putin what he thought about peaceful plans to resolve the conflict. Putin responded that real negotiations can only take place with the participation of both sides of the conflict. Orban found this to be quite logical.

✅ Orban also mentioned that Putin reminded him of the proposals for conflict resolution made in April 2022. He noted that the Russian response to these proposals remains valid. Putin also expressed willingness to discuss these proposals.

✅ Orban pointed out that Putin was not optimistic about the idea of a ceasefire before the start of peace talks.

✅ Regarding relations between Russia and the West after the end of the conflict in Ukraine, Putin stated that it is too early to discuss this, but Russia is prepared to hold consultations on the subject.

✅ Orban also noted that he saw it as his task to establish direct communication with the leader of one of the sides of the conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that it had been over two years since any Western leader had met with the President of Russia.

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