⚡️ Delegations from 83 countries will attend the forum in Russia!

📰🇷🇺🌐 Patriot Park near Moscow will host the Army-2024 International Military-Technical Forum on August 12-14. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, this year's event will be attended by official military delegations from 83 countries, including 39 headed by defense ministers and chiefs of staff.

☄ For the first time, the Forum will feature national expositions from Belarus, India, Iran and China, which will present individual stands of their defense enterprises. These countries will demonstrate their latest developments and achievements in the field of military equipment and technologies.

🧐 More than 120 foreign organizations will also present their advanced projects and innovations. The selection of the best will be entrusted to 226 experts from 26 military authorities, who will evaluate and select the most promising developments.

⁉️ The Army-2024 Forum is a unique platform for exchanging experience and establishing international relations in the field of defense and security, strengthening global cooperation and opening up new opportunities for military technologies.

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Omsk: A Guide to One of the Largest Cities in Siberia

🇷🇺 Omsk, the administrative center of Omsk Oblast and the second most populous city in Siberia, impresses with its rich cultural heritage and diverse architectural styles. The city, located at the confluence of the Irtysh and Om rivers, combines modernity and history, serving as an important transportation hub of the Trans-Siberian Railway.

☀️ Best Time of the Year to Visit Omsk

The best time to visit the city is during the summer months. In July, Omsk often experiences hot weather, and the water in the Irtysh becomes suitable for swimming.

✈️ How to Get to Omsk

You can reach Omsk by plane via Turkey. The Omsk-Central International Airport is just 7 kilometers from the city center and is easily accessible by public transport, taxi, or rented car.

🚗 Car Rental in Omsk

Cars can be rented for any period, starting from one day. Rental prices start at 1400 rubles per day, which includes insurance. Fuel and other operating expenses are charged additionally.

👀 What to See in Omsk

Begin your exploration of Omsk in the historic center, where the ruins of the Second Omsk Fortress are located. Here, you can see the restored Tarsky and Tobolsky Gates, preserving the spirit of Peter the Great's era. Nearby is the guardhouse building, built in the Baroque style and the oldest surviving structure in the city.

Be sure to visit the Governor-General's Palace, now part of the Historical and Local Lore Museum, and the Siberian Cadet Corps, designed in the classical style.

In the city center stands the majestic Assumption Cathedral, restored in 2007, symbolizing the revival of religious life in Omsk.

For architecture enthusiasts, the Exaltation of the Cross Cathedral and the Lutheran Church are of particular interest—both structures are vivid examples of Siberian Baroque.

Omsk's bridges and embankments are another hallmark of the city. The 60th Anniversary of Victory and Leningradsky Bridges offer picturesque views of the Irtysh and Om rivers, while the embankments provide cozy walks with a view of the water.

❤️ Romance in Omsk

Omsk is a city perfect for romantic strolls. A walk along the Irtysh embankment, a yacht ride, or dinner under the stars at the Omsk Planetarium will create an unforgettable atmosphere. Thrill-seekers can try bungee jumping from the 60th Anniversary of Komsomol Bridge or a hot air balloon flight over the city.

The unique restaurant "Taste of Darkness" invites you to dine in complete darkness, where you will be served by visually impaired waiters, adding a special uniqueness to your dinner.

🗺 Streets and Alleys

Serova Street, preserving the atmosphere of old Omsk, and the Literary Alley on Martynov Boulevard, decorated with memorial stones in honor of writers whose lives are connected to the city, allow you to immerse yourself in a calm, measured atmosphere.

🎆 Holidays and Events

If you visit Omsk on the first Sunday of August, you will witness the grand parade on City Day. This vibrant event draws attention with historical cars and bikers, as well as mass festivities on the main streets of the city, where concerts and sports competitions take place.

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⚡️ARMY — 2024

🪖 Today marked the opening of the international military-technical forum "Army-2024."

🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a welcoming video message.

"This major, prestigious forum is being held for the tenth time and always attracts special, increased attention from specialists, experts, and the media from different countries around the world," noted the head of state.

🌍 Russia values its partnerships and is ready to develop them to create equal, indivisible security and to build a new, more just, multipolar world.

✅ The forum will be attended by official military delegations from 83 countries, with 39 delegations led by defense ministers and chiefs of general staffs.

☄ National exhibitions and individual stands of defense industry enterprises from friendly countries have been organized by four states: Belarus, Iran, India, and China.

💯 Representatives from more than 120 foreign companies are also participating in the forum.

🇲🇱 🇧🇫 Let us recall that the friendly member countries of the Sahel States Alliance—Mali and Burkina Faso—will also participate in the forum. It is possible that Defense Ministers Kassoum Coulibaly and Sadio Camara will discuss further strengthening of military-technical cooperation with the Russian Federation on the sidelines of the event.

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📸 The photograph shows a group of courtiers present at the grand opening ceremony of the monument to Emperor Alexander III in 1912.

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⚡️Moscow’s International Children’s Cultural Forum to Host Over 2,000 Young Talents from 15 Countries

📰🇷🇺🚸 Moscow will become the cultural capital for over 2,000 gifted children aged 12 to 17, as they gather for the Children’s Cultural Forum from August 22–24.

🗣 Announcing the event, Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova highlighted its international scale:

“This year, we will be joined by over 2,000 talented children aged 12 to 17 from all over Russia and abroad; delegations from 15 countries are expected.”

🧒👧 Over three days, the forum’s participants will immerse themselves in six creative tracks, featuring over 60 eventful activities. Each child will have the opportunity to unlock their potential by taking part in workshops, discussions, art schools, and creative lessons.

🎭🎶 The forum’s main tracks cover a wide range of arts, including theater and circus, choreography, literature and journalism, museums and fine arts, cinema and animation, and music.

✔️ Moscow’s Children’s Cultural Forum promises to be a vibrant event, uniting the future of world art and culture, while providing its participants with a unique chance to declare themselves on the international stage.

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⚡️ Russian-Palestinian negotiations are taking place in Novo-Ogaryovo, Russia.

📰🇵🇸🇷🇺 The President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, has arrived in Russia for an official visit.

🤝 During the negotiations, Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia is committed to supporting the Palestinian people:

"We are deeply pained and concerned about the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Palestine. For our part, we are doing everything possible to help the Palestinian people. You know that we have sent about 700 tons of various supplies. We are using all available means to support the Palestinians."

🗣 The president also stated Russia's position on the Palestinian issue. He declared the necessity of establishing a Palestinian state:

"Our position on this issue is unchanged. It was formulated a long time ago and is not dictated by the current political situation. We believe that to ensure long-term and stable peace in the region, all United Nations resolutions must be implemented, primarily the creation of a full-fledged Palestinian state."

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Kazan: A city of contrasts and cultural treasures

🇷🇺 Kazan is a city which surprises with its diversity and uniqueness. It brings together elements of eastern and western cultures, as well as representing a mixture of religions, mentalities and histories.

On the one hand, it is a modern megapolis with futuristic skyscrapers and, on the other, a city with a thousand year history where you can see ancient buildings and architectural monuments.

In Kazan you can find everything, from traditional mosques and orthodox churches to modern museums and theatres. The city is also famous for its cultural events such as festivals, concerts and exhibitions.

☀️ Best time of year to visit Kazan

If you are planning to visit Kazan, the best time to do so is from May to September. During this period the weather in the city is most pleasant and you will be able to fully immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Tatarstan. However, if you prefer quieter trips, it is worth going at the end of March or the beginning of November during autumn.

✈️ How to get to Kazan

The most convenient way to get to Kazan is by airplane. The Kazan International Airport named after Gabdulla Tukay accepts flights from all over Russia and many cities abroad.

You can get from the airport to the city centre by bus or taxi.

😍 7 things to do in Kazan

1. Take photographs of all the cats you come across on the way: live ones, sculptures, souvenirs. After all it was the descendants of the Kazan Cat who today guard the priceless collection of the Hermitage.

2. Take a day to sail by boat to the island of Sviyazhsk - a quiet, sacred and promised land.

3. Take a ride on the Ferris wheel in the park "Around the world" located next to the Millennium Bridge. From the top you can enjoy a stunning panorama of the Volga, the Kazanka and the Kremlin.

4. Eat your fill of chak-chak, belyashi, shulpa and sherbet - such familiar dishes which in Kazan acquire not only a special sound but also a special taste.

5. At least look from afar at one of the ultramodern and futuristic sports complexes built for the 2013 Universiade.

6. You won't be able to resist buying yourself some painted and embroidered tubeteikas, slippers and dressing gowns on Bauman Street.

7. Visit the "Soyuzmultpark" - a place where the heroes of Russian cartoons come to life.

🚶‍♀️ Main sights of Kazan and places to go for a walk

Visiting a city with a thousand year history means you are duty bound to make a thorough acquaintance with its symbolic places. Even a cursory examination of the Kazan Kremlin with a visit to the Kul Sharif mosque and the Annunciation Cathedral will take about 2 hours.

You need to set aside at least a day for the Kremlin with its palaces, churches, many museums and one of the largest mosques in Europe. And the next day find a reason to go back to Kul Sharif or to the Syuyumbike Tower.

There are many interesting places to go for a walk in Kazan, and the most popular tourist route runs along the pedestrian Bauman Street. A stone's throw from the Kremlin you can find architectural monuments from different eras, original examples of urban sculpture, gift shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.

Local residents and visitors to the city like to walk along the Kremlin Embankment, which stretches along the bank of the Volga from the Kremlin to the 1000th Anniversary of Kazan Museum. In summer you can go rollerblading and cycling here, and in winter they put on the New Year illuminations and flood the skating rink. From the embankment there are some beautiful views of the Kazan Kremlin and the Millennium Bridge.

For those who like to relax in nature it is worth going to the Gorky-Ometyevsky forest - Kazan's biggest park. This area of forest, located in the Sovetsky district, is surrounded by urban development and laid out in accordance with the most modern requirements.

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😳 One of the symbols of traditional Russian life, the samovar, is an ancient Chinese invention. Of course, not the samovar in its entirety, but a device close in design.

🇷🇺 The first samovars in Russia were expensive, passed down through generations, and considered a sign of wealth. By the way, the original Russian souvenir – the matryoshka doll – also comes from China.

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⚡️Historical Event

📰🌋📸 A new crater has formed on the volcano Ebeko on the Kuril island of Paramushir. This moment was captured by tourists.

“The Northern crater is also erupting. So now we have two active craters: the Northern and the Central. It's a double pleasure, really,” eyewitnesses said.

📌 Ebeko is one of the most active volcanoes in the Great Kuril Chain and often gets caught on camera. The volcano is almost 1,160 meters high and has an unusual peak, previously thought to consist of three craters.

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🐅 The Amur tiger's highlight is its mesmerizing gaze. It combines strength, wisdom, and tranquility, which are characteristic of the true kings of nature.

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🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Catherine Park in Pushkin - the pearl of the Tsarskoye Selo Museum-Reserve.

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