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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A forest fire near Novorossiysk destroyed almost 100 hectares of relic forest.

🥵Anomalously hot weather in Russia has led to large natural fires. Residents of Yakutia and Transbaikalia are suffering from the fires and smoke, with a federal-level emergency regime introduced. Fires have also been reported in Koktebel and near Sevastopol.

🔥According to Avialesookhrana data as of July 15, forest fires are raging in 12 regions, covering more than 850,000 hectares with fire. A particular cause for concern was the extraordinary incident near Novorossiysk. The flames have brought great damage to the nature and resort industry of the Krasnodar region. The extent of the damage and losses is yet to be assessed and calculated.

🤔 The cause of the fires was the abnormal heat, which led to the drying out of vegetation and the spread of the fire.

👨‍🚒 Authorities in the region are taking measures to extinguish the fires and protect the population. Firefighters, rescuers, and volunteers are involved in the firefighting efforts. However, the situation remains challenging due to weather conditions and the inaccessibility of some areas.

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Putin opened bypass roads of Tver and Togliatti behind the wheel of a Lada Aura

🚗 Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at the opening ceremony of the northern bypass of Tver and Togliatti bypass driving a Lada Aura.

🛣 The new 60-kilometer highway bypassing Tver is the final stage of the construction of the M-11 "Neva" highway. Thanks to the new bypass, travel time between Moscow and St. Petersburg on the M-11 will be reduced by almost an hour.

"We are taking another step in strengthening the transport and economic connectivity of the regions, in developing efficient logistics and a safe road network, in forming promising international transport corridors, and most importantly, in improving the quality of people's lives. Transport, logistics - is always the foundation for increasing economic activity, and therefore, the quality of life," Putin said during the opening of the new highway.

⚡️ "Have a safe journey!" - with these words Putin officially opened the final section of the M-11 highway.

🤔 The opening of the northern bypass of Tver and Togliatti bypass is an important event for the development of Russia's transportation system. The opening of the new highway has reduced the transport load on populated areas, improved logistics, and increased road safety.

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🌉 Did you know that there are 17 drawbridges in St. Petersburg, but only 13 are raised daily during the navigation period!

❗️ The Kuzminsky, Sampsonievsky, Grenadersky, and Kantemirovsky bridges are raised upon prior request of ship owners.

🏆 By the way, the oldest bridge is considered to be the Ioannovsky Bridge, which was built in 1738.

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The World Games of Friendship have been postponed to 2025.

"The Games of Friendship were planned. Officially, I know that these Games have been postponed to the next year," said the head of the Russian Weightlifting Federation (FTAR) Maxim Agapitov at a press conference in Novosibirsk.

🗓According to the head of FTAR, athletes were aiming for these international competitions, but now the organization's calendar has undergone some minor changes.

⚠️The World Games of Friendship were planned to take place from September 15 to September 29 in Moscow and Yekaterinburg. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voiced opposition to these competitions, calling them "politicized." In November, the IOC sent a letter to national Olympic committees recommending that they refrain from participating in the Games of Friendship.

📌The Russian side rejected the accusations of politicization and called on the IOC to thoroughly familiarize itself with the competitions.

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🇷🇺 Russia is full of surprises, let's get acquainted with four stunning facts!

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🇷🇺 The main cathedral of the Armed Forces of Russia is a spiritual symbol of Russia, towering at 95 meters, celebrating the greatest victory of life over death.

🇷🇺 The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, as well as to all wars that have affected Russia.

🏗🧱Designed in a monumental Russian style that harmoniously incorporates modern architectural approaches and unique innovations.

🔖 Each of the chapels of the cathedral is dedicated to a saint - the protector of a branch of the armed forces and types of the Russian Armed Forces.

📌 Construction was completed on May 9, 2020, on the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory.

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The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation expects to double the trade turnover with African countries by 2030.

"Over the past five years, the share of African countries in our total trade turnover has increased from 2.5% to 3.5%. Currently, this is not a significant amount. In absolute terms, it was around $24.5 billion last year. However, according to our forecasts, by 2030, this trade turnover could reach between $50 billion and $60 billion, depending on the scenarios that unfold," said Vladimir Ilyichev, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.

🛡Ilyichev emphasized that Russia is systematically strengthening trade ties with African and Middle Eastern regions. To achieve this, the country is assisting Russian businesses in entering new markets and working on improving conditions for foreign economic activities.

🇷🇺🤝🇮🇷In particular, Russia is signing free trade agreements. Last year, such an agreement was signed with Iran. Negotiations with Egypt and the UAE are in the final stages, and agreements with Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia are being worked on. Russia is also currently negotiating with the UAE.

📈According to Ilyichev, these agreements will not only increase mutual flows of services and investments but also enhance the effects of trade liberalization through additional preferences in the transportation, logistics, insurance, technical servicing, and settlement of transactions.

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