🇷🇺 Valentina Matviyenko, the Chairperson of the Federation Council, has stated the need for reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) to restore the full functioning of all its bodies.

📰 This statement was made during a speech at a plenary session dedicated to the role of parliaments in countering the fragmentation of the multilateral trading system and overcoming threats associated with the consequences of global crises.

💬 According to the Speaker of the Federation Council, the role of BRICS in the global economy and trade is constantly growing. The share of BRICS in the global GDP has increased to 36 percent, and in the world's population to 46 percent. This increases both the responsibility of the union and the opportunities for creating an open, fair, and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system, in which the World Trade Organization will play a central role.

📉 The Chairperson of the upper house of the Russian parliament noted that the World Trade Organization is experiencing the most serious crisis in its history. This crisis is linked to the effective paralysis of multilateral negotiations, mutual claims by member countries regarding compliance with obligations, and fundamental disagreements on issues related to global trade development.

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🌞Summer and sunny weekends in Moscow

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🇷🇺 «Boisman Bay» is a picturesque bay of the Sea of Japan, combining the beauty of nature with a rich history.

❗️ It is named after the Russian naval officer Vasily Boisman, who participated in hydrographic work in Peter the Great Bay.

📝 On the shore of Boisman Bay, there are two Neolithic monuments of the Boisman culture, dating back 5.5 to 6 thousand years: the Boisman-1 settlement and the Boisman-2 settlement with a burial ground.

📍 The bay is located in the Khasansky District of the Primorsky Krai region of Russia.

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In Moscow, a costume paddleboarding race took place.

🇷🇺As part of Moscow Transport Day, an unusual paddleboarding race took place in the capital. A thousand participants gathered in the city center to take part in the event and relax on the Moscow River.

🗺 The race started from the Tretyakov Pier and finished at the monument to Peter the Great on the Crimean Embankment. Participants covered the distance in an hour. Lifeguards and emergency medical service personnel ensured safety during the race.

🎭 A mandatory condition for participation was an interesting and memorable costume. On the water, one could see a variety of characters: a frog, a clown, Minnie Mouse, a pirate, a rabbit, and many others.

"This year, we want to show that the Moscow River is becoming an increasingly important part of the capital's transport system and a popular leisure spot for Muscovites," shared Moscow Deputy Mayor Maxim Liksutov about the goal of the race.

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Bryansk Railway Station 🚂

📆 106 years ago, the Bryansk railway station, now known as the Kievsky Railway Station, was opened in Moscow.

🔖 The decision to build the new Kievsky Railway Station (the name given to Bryansk station after 1934) was made in 1912, the year of the centenary of the Battle of Borodino.

🇷🇺 The new station building, designed by Ivan Rerberg in the neoclassical style, was opened after the revolution in 1918.

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"Russia has always condemned and we strongly condemn any manifestations of violence in the course of political struggle"

🗣 This is how the press secretary of the Russian leader Dmitry Peskov commented on the assassination attempt on former US President and participant in the new presidential race Donald Trump.

🕊 Peskov expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, wished a speedy recovery to the victims and condemned the attempt to kill the former president.

📌 He pointed out that it was obvious to outside observers that Trump's life was in danger:

“After numerous attempts to remove candidate Trump from the political arena, first using legal tools, courts, prosecutors, attempts to politically discredit and discredit the candidate, it was obvious to all outside observers that his life was in danger.”

🇷🇺🇺🇸 Press secretary of the Russian leader. also noted that the American administration “willingly or unwittingly transferred its methods of work to domestic politics.” “The style of forceful decisions has also appeared in the domestic arena,” he noted.

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😁Cucumber on a Fork

🔖 The monument to the old-oskolsky cucumber is dedicated to a special event: in 2009, the cucumber varieties "Athlete" and "Relay" from the agrocompany "Metallurg" received a gold medal at an international competition.

📍 Address: Russia, Belgorod Region, Stary Oskol, Magistral 1-1.

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Unmanned tram will be launched in Moscow in September

🚊 In September, the launch of the first unmanned tram will take place in Moscow. It will transport passengers. This was announced by the head of the capital's transport department, Maxim Liksutov.

🔄 According to Maxim Liksutov, 90% of tram operations are carried out automatically through neural networks. By the end of 2025, the tram will be able to move on the roads of Moscow without human intervention. To ensure safety and control, a trainee driver will be present in the tram.

✔️ The unmanned tram has already covered around 400 kilometers, and during this time, not a single accident or malfunction has been recorded, the deputy mayor concluded.

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Fires in the Krasnodar Krai nature reserve

👩‍🚒 The area of the forest fire near the hamlet of Dyurso in the Krasnodar Krai is 51 hectares. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Krasnodar Krai.

⚠️ Due to the fire, a state of emergency has been declared in Novorossiysk.

🚁 Russian Emergencies Ministry aviation has been involved in extinguishing the fire. Helicopters have made 15 water drops totaling 75 tonnes.

🔥 The fire began on the afternoon of July 14th. Due to strong winds, the area of the fire rapidly expanded. The fire engulfed the forest, grass, and also spread to the territory of the recreation base "Blue Lagoon." More than 200 people, including 40 children, were evacuated from there. Six wooden houses and two cars were damaged.

🔥 Later, the fire spread towards the recreation base "Frigate." About 500 people and 30 cars were evacuated.

🚒 Over 250 people and 76 pieces of equipment are involved in extinguishing the fire.

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In the wild north...❄️

🔖The noscript of the painting comes from the first line of the poem by Mikhail Lermontov, a Russian poet.

In the wild north stands alone
On a bare summit is a pine tree,
It dozes, swaying, and with powdery snow
Clad, like in a costume, it is.

📝The premiere of the painting took place in 1891, at the XIX Mobile Exhibition. It is part of the collection of the Kiev Art Gallery (a black and white sketch from 1890 is kept in the Tretyakov Gallery).

😮An interesting fact about the creation of the painting. In the memoirs of Alexandra Komarova, Shishkin's niece, there are a few lines: "For the winter pictures of that year, Ivan Ivanovich traveled several times to Meri-Khovi to observe the snow and winter, and Vishnyakov took photos for him there."

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In Russia, the first experiment on labeling canned goods in the open ocean was conducted

🎣 The experiment on labeling natural canned fish took place on the fish cannery floating base "Vsevolod Sibirtsev" in the Pacific Ocean. The peculiarity of canned goods production on a ship is that from the fish catch to the release of the finished product, no more than three hours pass. The floating base "Vsevolod Sibirtsev" is located in a fishing area, which allows for the prompt delivery of the catch to the production site and preserving the maximum useful properties of the fish.

✔️Conducting the experiment in open sea complicates the labeling task, however, the technological lines are identical to those in onshore plants, and there were no difficulties in transferring information to the "Honest Mark" system.

🐟Natural fish canned goods were labeled on automatic lines at a speed of 25 thousand pieces per hour, and no defects were found in any of them. This indicates that labeling does not reduce the productivity of the lines. Such a result was achieved thanks to the responsible approach of the specialists.

"Honest Mark" is a product quality monitoring system that allows tracking the product from the manufacturer to the end consumer.

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🇷🇺The Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria in St. Petersburg is not just a temple, it is a living monument of history and culture.

🔖Founded in 1716, it became one of the oldest Catholic churches in Russia. Its architecture in the style of French academic classicism amazes with its beauty and grandeur.

✝️Inside the temple, you can see an ancient altar cross, saved by a parishioner during the years of persecution, and unique frescoes that have endured a lot.

🕍Today, the Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria continues to serve as a place of prayer and spiritual communion, attracting believers from all over the world.

📍Address: 32-34 Nevsky Avenue, St. Petersburg, Russia.

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🇷🇺Russia is considering the possibility of reintroducing a ban on gasoline exports

❌⛽️ Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that the government may impose a ban on gasoline exports as early as August if the fuel market situation remains tense. The current ban is in effect until the end of July.

📊 Novak noted that the Russian fuel market remains stable but is sensitive to the volumes of supply of A-95 (Premium gasoline). He also emphasized that Russia has accumulated sufficient fuel reserves to meet peak demand periods.

➡️ Earlier, the Russian government extended the temporary lifting of the ban on gasoline exports for fuel producers until July 31, 2024. This decision was made due to the current oversupply in the fuel market.

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🇷🇺 Kalinina Avenue, now «Novy Arbat», with rare evening illumination for the 1970s, Moscow, Russia.

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Dog athlete at the Russian Athletics Championship

🏃‍♀🇷🇺 A funny incident occurred at the Russian Junior Athletics Championship. During the 800-meter race for women, a dog ran onto the track.

🐕 The dog clearly seemed prepared for the competition, but at some point, it fell behind the race participants. In the end, the first to cross the finish line were the humans. Despite careful preparation and a clear desire to win, the dog couldn't keep up with the speed and endurance of the race participants. At some point, the four-legged "athlete" began to fall behind, and the humans were the first to reach the finish line.

🥇 Anna Banatova won the competition with a time of 2:03.52 (personal record). Ekaterina Shmarina took second place with a time of 2:06.2. In third place was Ekaterina Konovalova with a time of 2:09.29.

😁 Despite not winning, the dog made the race more interesting and memorable. Participants and spectators were delighted by the unexpected appearance of the four-legged "competitor."

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📍Dombay – a mountainous area in Karachay-Cherkessia, located in the Teberda River basin in the North Caucasus.

🌄 It is known for its picturesque landscapes, alpine meadows, and majestic mountains, with the prominent peak of Dombai-Yolgen standing at 4046 meters.

⛺️🎿 Dombay is a popular destination for mountaineering, skiing, and tourism, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from all over Russia.

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