😍🌉 The feelings when the bridges are raised in St. Petersburg are truly impressive, even if it's not your first time!

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The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning Russian dishes is «dumplings». 😋

🔖 They were first prepared in the Urals more than 600 years ago. The shape of dumplings resembles an ear—hence the name, which means "bread ear."

🥟 In households, dumplings are made by the whole family. The hostess places the minced meat on the table, rolls the dough into circles, while family members fill the dough and seal the corners.

😁After a long and hard work, some of them are boiled and eaten, while the rest go into the freezer.

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The low birth rate in Russia is a catastrophe for the nation's future.

⬇️⚠️ The press secretary of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov, stated that the low birth rate in the country poses a serious threat to its future. According to him, the birth rate in Russia is only 1.4 children per woman, which is "catastrophically low."

📣 Peskov made his statement during a speech at the New Media Festival. He noted that any mother of multiple children deserves the noscript of a hero!

"We need to pay more attention to such heroes among us," Peskov said.

📊🇷🇺 He emphasized that having multiple children should become the norm in Russia. Peskov reminded that President Putin had previously expressed confidence in this. According to surveys, 70% of men and 72% of women in Russia want to have two or more children.

"The state must support them in this aspiration, as the future of our country depends on it," Peskov stated.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📈 To increase the birth rate in Russia, a national project called "Family" has been launched. Its goal is to raise the birth rate to 1.6 by 2030 and to 1.8 by 2036.

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Russian data centers prepare to cease operations with Google.

📱❌ Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy Alexander Khinshtein announced that Russian data centers cooperating with Google plan to stop working with the company on "gray schemes" in the coming days.

📱🐌 According to Khinshtein, this will lead to an even sharper decline in YouTube loading speeds in Russia (up to 70%).

❓ "Gray schemes" are typically used to bypass restrictions and sanctions imposed by governments. In this case, it is unclear what exactly these schemes involve, but they may include the use of proxy servers or VPNs to access Google content that would otherwise be blocked in Russia.

😧 If Russian data centers cease operations with Google, it could significantly impact the availability of Google services, such as YouTube, Gmail, and Google Drive, for Russian users.

⚠️ It was previously reported that Google suspended all advertising operations in Russia due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The company also restricted access to some of its services for Russian users, including Google Pay and Google News.

📌 It is noted that YouTube will remain accessible to Russian users, but content uploads will take longer.

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Savyolovskaya – the black-and-white film of the Moscow Metro. 🚇 🎬

🔝 This station leads in the number of photos shared from the capital's subway on social networks.

💡 Here, the focus is not on pomp and expense, but on the idea. White minimalism in the hall’s cladding, coupled with walls made of uncovered tubes – cast iron fastening elements. The result is a stylish outcome.

⚙️ In part of the pylons, there are no decorative panels; instead, transparent glass allows you to see how the actual tubes are secured. You can only see the "skeleton" of the Moscow Metro here.

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Ethiopia Strengthens Ties with BRICS and Expands Cooperation

🇪🇹🤝🇷🇺 An Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Kassahun Gofe participated in the 14th meeting of BRICS trade ministers in Moscow. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen the multilateral trade system and ensure a favorable business climate.

📈 The Ethiopian Embassy in Moscow reported that the ministerial meeting also focused on promoting innovative and digital solutions for sustainable economic growth.

📰 The Ethiopian minister and his delegation held bilateral meetings with Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. The countries agreed to develop a joint plan to expand trade exchange and cooperation on multilateral issues.

📌 Earlier, the leading researcher at the Institute of International Relations of the Ethiopian Foreign Ministry, Taiye Dareskedar, stated that Ethiopia joined BRICS voluntarily to enhance its connections with the member countries and diversify investments.

#News

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Chelyabinsk region: a dam broke on the Kialimskoye reservoir

📰 On July 26, a natural disaster occurred at the Kialim reservoir in the Chelyabinsk region - the dam broke. This reservoir is one of the main sources of drinking water for the city of Karabash. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the region, the damage occurred due to heavy rainfall.

🌊🏘 As a result of the incident, a dam with a length of 100 meters was washed away, with a total length of the structure of 500 meters. In this regard, a state of emergency was declared in the Karabash district. Authorities warned residents of the villages of Kialim, Mukhametovo, Karasayevo, Baidashevo and Saktaevo about a possible evacuation.

‼️ A temporary accommodation center for victims will be deployed in Karabash, which will be able to accommodate up to 500 people. The authorities are making every effort to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent further consequences in the region.

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🇷🇺🤩 Gorgeous sunrise at Podvalskiy terraces overlooking the Volga River, Samara Region, Russia

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🇷🇺«The Habarovsk Assumption Cathedral» is a majestic Orthodox church in Khabarovsk, built in 1886.

📝In 1930, the cathedral was closed and destroyed, but in 2002 it was restored according to a new project thanks to substantial donations. Today, the cathedral is an important part of the cultural and religious heritage of Khabarovsk.

🇷🇺Among the relics of the cathedral are the icon "The Word Became Flesh," considered miraculous, and the icon of the Tikhvin Mother of God.

📍Address: Sobornaya Square, 1, Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia.

#sightseeingKhabarovsk

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Russians are opening new horizons

🇷🇺📰 In recent years, Russians have increasingly chosen unforgettable vacation formats, including fishing, adventure, flower and event tourism. This vibrant variety allows every tourist to find something to suit their taste.

🌷 For flora lovers, the most attractive destinations are Crimea, Altai, Dagestan, Astrakhan and Kalmykia, where you can see rare and amazing flowers.

🎣 Fishermen enthusiastically go to the Kola Peninsula, Kamchatka, the Arctic and even the North Pole, enjoying the magnificent scenery and rich catch.

🚵‍♀ Tourists seeking thrills choose Kamchatka, the Caucasus, Altai and Adygea, where exciting adventures and active entertainment await them.

🏛 Connoisseurs of the cultural program go to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Bashkiria and Kuzbass to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of historical, music and gastronomic festivals.

🍷 Wine tourism lovers often choose the Krasnodar region, including the picturesque resorts of Abrau-Durso, Chateau de Talu and Chateau Taman, where they can enjoy the high quality of local wine.

📈⛺️ Thanks to growing trends, domestic tourism is significantly strengthening its position, offering a wealth of cultural, natural and active recreation opportunities.

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🇷🇺 The Inzer Tooth Ridge is an amazing place in the Southern Urals, in the Beloretsk region of Bashkortostan, Russia.

⛰ Its length is 10 km, width is about 3 km, and the highest point is 1161 meters.

🔖 The ridge got its name from the Inzer River and the characteristic rocky peaks that resemble teeth.

🧗 The main attraction of the ridge is the rocky cirque in the northern part, which attracts lovers of climbing and mountain tourism.

#NatureOfRussia

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Return of residents to flooded homes after the dam breach at the Kialim Reservoir

🇷🇺🏘 Residents of the Chelyabinsk region's villages are beginning to return to their homes following the unexpected dam breach at the Kialim Reservoir that occurred yesterday. Rescuers continue their work at the incident sites, ensuring the safety of all residents.

📰 According to the press service of the Chelyabinsk regional government, "people were evacuated to the homes of relatives and friends overnight, and now, as the water levels begin to recede, they are returning." The head of the region, Alexey Teksler, noted that despite some flooded homes, the situation is gradually stabilizing, and the Emergency Situations Ministry personnel remain on-site to provide necessary assistance.

👨‍🚒 Rescue efforts are ongoing, and officials are confident that they will help all affected residents return to normal life and restore their homes as soon as possible.

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⚡️ 🎉Freshman Day at the Moscow Institute of Electronic Engineering (MIEM), 1980, Moscow. Photographer Sergey Sukharev.

#archivalphotos #Moscow

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In St. Petersburg, a colorful festival of BRICS countries has kicked off.

🎉🌎 A vibrant and rich multicultural scientific and artistic festival dedicated to the BRICS countries has opened in St. Petersburg. Representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are participating.

🗺💃 The festival is taking place at Moscow Square. Audiences are enjoying performances by vocal artists, dance troupes, and ethnic music and dance ensembles from all five BRICS countries.

🇮🇳 In addition to concerts, festival guests can look forward to workshops on braiding hair, flexibility and mobility in Wushu, Qigong, Portuguese and African languages, as well as Indian dances and costumes. Lectures on the history of weaving in African countries and Chinese calligraphy are also planned.

⁉️ The multicultural scientific and artistic festival of BRICS countries is a wonderful opportunity to broaden your horizons, learn more about the participating countries, and enjoy their rich cultural heritage.

#news

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