🎨 «Boyarina Morozova» is a famous painting by the Russian artist Vasily Surikov, created between 1884 and 1887.

🇷🇺 It depicts a scene from Russian history related to the church schism of the 17th century.

🇷🇺 The central figure of the painting is Feodosia Morozova, a wealthy widow who was a supporter of the Old Believers and refused to accept the church reform of Patriarch Nikon.

🔖«Boyarina Morozova» is considered one of the most vivid and expressive works of Russian painting.

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The Ural Federal University (UrFU) has presented a new digital project - the virtual museum "Epoch of Changes: Intellectuals, Power, and Society in Great Britain and Russia of the 17th-18th Centuries."

⏳ A team of historians, philologists, and regional studies experts from UrFU has been working on creating the museum for over two years. Just as much time was spent on collecting and analyzing materials.

📚 As a result, the museum features over 600 illustrations and more than 200 articles. The exhibitions contain information about the two cultures of that time from eight aspects: Worldview, political and religious discourse, attitudes towards marriage, childhood, life and death, scientific knowledge, shaping the individual of the new era.

🧐 From the materials of the virtual museum, one can learn how new spaces were explored, how a new statehood was formed, and how people's perceptions of life and death changed. The project also delves into the formation of the modern individual and scientific knowledge.

⚡️ The uniqueness of the museum lies in its international character. It allows for a comparison of two culturally-historical regions that were at different stages of development but made a comparable contribution to the formation of European civilization.

The virtual museum "Epoch of Changes" is accessible via the link: https://commonwealth.urgi.urfu.ru/

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Azau Lake on Mount Elbrus 😍

📍The lake is located on the southern slope of Mount Elbrus at an altitude of 3277 meters.

🔖It is formed by the melting of the Small Azau Glacier. The water in the lake is somewhat turbid due to clay particles, so swimming in it is not recommended.

📸However, the views around the lake are simply stunning and unforgettable!

🧊To the west of the lake, the tongue of the Big Azau Glacier begins, and further on is the ice plateau of Hotyutau. In good weather, you can climb with a guide to the Hotyutau Pass.

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There is no risk of the Chandipura virus spreading in the territory of the Russian Federation.

‼️ Despite the outbreak of the Chandipura virus in the Indian state of Gujarat, Russian specialists state that there is no risk of importation and spread of this virus in the territory of the Russian Federation.

🦟❌ The Chandipura virus is transmitted through the bites of sandflies, which do not inhabit Russia.

💻 Additionally, at border checkpoints, the "Perimeter" AIS system is in place, which allows for analyzing epidemic risks and identifying individuals with signs of infectious diseases arriving from countries with unfavorable epidemiological situations.

📰 As of July 16, 2024, there have been 50 cases of Chandipura virus infection registered in India, with 16 fatalities. The virus is most dangerous for children under the age of 15, as their immune systems are not yet fully developed.

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In Vladivostok, the first international student games "Youth of Primorye" have opened.

🏆🌍 The first international student games "Youth of Primorye" have started on Russky Island in Vladivostok. Teams from six countries are participating in the competition: Russia, North Korea, Uzbekistan, China, Belarus, and India.

"It is symbolic that the first international student games are taking place in Vladivostok, which has become the youth capital of Russia-2024," said Oleg Kozhemyako, the governor of Primorsky Krai, at the opening ceremony.

💪🏅 The competitions will run until July 26. Athletes will compete for 383 medals in 12 sports: badminton, basketball, boxing, beach volleyball, athletics, tennis, table tennis, swimming, indoor rowing, futsal, and chess.

🇷🇺📰 According to the organizers, the "Youth of Primorye" games have become a significant flagship event in Russian sports. Previously, the region successfully hosted the international "Children of Asia" games and the summer and winter "Children of Primorye" games.

🗓📈 It is expected that the "Youth of Primorye" games will become an annual event and will contribute to strengthening international sports cooperation and developing student sports in Russia and other countries.

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During the X BRICS Youth Summit in Ulyanovsk, a youth media platform of the BRICS countries was presented.

"The target audience of the media platform includes high school students, university students, young scientists and professionals, and young entrepreneurs. It is very important for us to demonstrate through the media platform that everyone can find opportunities for personal and professional growth, no matter where they are," said Anna Subbotina, Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation Development at the International Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.

🖥🌎 The BRICS Media Platform is a multi-level website adapted for all types of devices. The site contains information on news related to education, science, culture, and youth cooperation. In the "Announcements" section, users can learn about upcoming forums, conferences, and exhibitions. Registered users can engage in discussions on current youth topics on the forum.

"It is gratifying that the BRICS Media Platform was created and launched during Russia's chairmanship in the organization. The program's partners have already included state and non-profit educational organizations from BRICS countries, as well as major media associations," emphasized Subbotina.

⁉️ The BRICS Media Platform will serve as a platform for exchanging information on youth initiatives, educational programs, and opportunities for career advancement in BRICS countries.

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🔖📸 The northwestern part of Yekaterinburg, 1925. It is currently one of the largest cities at the intersection of Europe and Asia!

#archivephotos #Yekaterinburg

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Russia and Iran have completed preparations for the historic Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty

✍️📰 Russia and Iran have completed preparation of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, raising the status of bilateral relations to an unprecedented high level. The historic signing of the document will take place in the near future.

🇷🇺🗣 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Andrei Rudenko said that during expert consultations in Moscow, the text of the treaty was finalized.

“The work on the agreement took almost two and a half years, now it can be called completed,” Rudenko said.

🖋🤝 According to him, the agreement provides for strengthening cooperation in various fields, including politics, economics, defense and culture.

“We hope that in the near future we will witness this truly historic event,” added the Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

📈 The Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized that work on an agreement raising the status of Russian-Iranian relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership had been going on for almost two and a half years, and now it can be called completed.

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🇷🇺🍜 «Russian borscht» is the national dish of Russian cuisine, which has many variations in preparation, and its nourishing qualities are legendary.

🍖 There are numerous varieties of borscht, but traditional borscht is a soup made with beef or pork broth, to which vegetables such as beets, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes are added.

😋 Borscht is served with sour cream, garlic, and, in some cases, lard. This dish is very hearty and flavorful; it warms you during the cold season and saturates the body with essential vitamins.

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On board the Russian frigate «Standard», which France has prohibited from docking at any port in the Finistère department, the water supply is running low.

📣 This was reported by Jean-Paul Elkan, head of the sailors' aid association Mor Glaz.

❌ According to him, no authority can prevent a ship from entering a port to replenish its supplies of water, food, and fuel. However, he predicts that due to the decision of the French authorities, "the situation on the ship will quickly deteriorate; they are already facing a water shortage."

🌍 According to Captain Vladimir Martus of the "Standard," the sailing ship, which is anchored half a kilometer off the Atlantic coast of France, has a multinational crew consisting of 17 sailors from Russia, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, the USA, England, and Israel.

🚤 The frigate "Standard" is an exact replica of a warship built by Peter the Great in 1703 for the defense of St. Petersburg. The modern "Standard," built in 1999, is an active training sailing ship.

⁉️ France has prohibited the "Standard" from docking in its ports due to the presence of the Russian flag on board. Russian authorities have called this decision a "hostile act" and stated that it violates international maritime law.

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Siberian Switzerland 🇷🇺

😮 The Altai Republic is part of the Siberian Federal District in Russia. Its area is 92,600 km², which is comparable to the size of countries like Hungary, Portugal, or Jordan.

😍 Raging rivers coexist with tranquil lakes, while endless steppes meet ancient mountain peaks that are as old as the planet itself. This wild and mysterious place is filled with an inexplicable energy.

#natureofRussia #Altai

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Russia and WFP team up to ensure food security in Tajikistan

🇷🇺🤝🇹🇯 As part of their commitment to supporting food security in Tajikistan, Russia and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) organized a ceremony to transfer the next batch of food aid to the Ministry of Education and Science of the republic.

📰 Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Vladimir Khutorskaya and WFP Country Director in Tajikistan Adham Musallam conveyed to the ministry:

✅ 678 tons of fortified wheat flour

✅ 147 tons of enriched sunflower oil

✅ 150 tons of peas

🚛 The remaining part of the cargo in the amount of more than 393 tons was delivered to the Sughd region.

🏫 In the near future, another batch of food aid in the amount of 1,354 tons will arrive in the republic, which will be distributed among 2,000 rural schools in Tajikistan.

“Thanks to Russian food, in the next school year children will receive not only knowledge in schools, but also tasty and healthy food,” said Vladimir Khutorskaya.

📈 Adham Musallam noted that the implementation of the National School Nutrition Program with the support of the Russian government contributes to improving the nutrition and health of schoolchildren, as well as expanding access to education and achieving educational success.

📌 The School Feeding Program is the largest WFP project in Tajikistan, which has been funded by the Russian government since 2013.

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🔖🚇 Today we will tell you some interesting facts about the Moscow metro that you didn’t know!

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