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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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⚡️ Russia Increases Fertilizer Exports to Morocco

🇷🇺✔️ According to the Kingdom's customs statistics, Russia took the leading position in fertilizer supplies to Morocco in 2023. The main exported products were ammonium nitrate and various types of urea. The total volume of deliveries exceeded 245,000 tons, amounting to 88 million US dollars, which is 15% more compared to 2022.

📈🌲 In the first quarter of 2024, Russia continues to maintain its leadership in the Moroccan market. Fertilizer exports reached 52,000 tons worth 18 million US dollars, which significantly exceeds the figures for the same period in 2023, when 29,000 tons were shipped for 15 million US dollars.

📰🇷🇺 The Russian Fertilizers Producers Association previously reported that following the results of 2023, Russia confirmed its status as the world's leading fertilizer exporter with an 18% market share. Over the past five years, deliveries to Africa have increased from 772,000 tons to 1.7 million tons.

📌 These achievements highlight the importance of Russia as a key player in the global fertilizer market and its commitment to strengthening economic ties with African countries.

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🔖 Novosibirsk's Lavrentyev Avenue has been entered into the Guinness Book of Records as the smartest street in the world.

🏫 More than 20 research institutions are located along this street.

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🇷🇺 Vladivostok is a city with a rich history and a unique geographical location. It is one of the most remote outposts of the Russian Empire, the terminus of the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, and the largest seaport in the country.

Vladivostok has always held significant political and economic importance for Russia. The city’s unique terraced landscape, situated between the Amur and Ussuri Bays and the Golden Horn Bay, led the famous traveler Fridtjof Nansen to compare Vladivostok with Naples.

In the 1930s, Nikita Khrushchev called for the city to be turned into a second San Francisco. Although the Soviet leader’s idea was not fully realized, Vladivostok remains an atmospheric, distinctive, and unique city.

☀️Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Vladivostok is in August, September, and October. During this period, the sea temperature warms up to +25°C, and the autumn weather is warm and sunny.

✈️How to Get to Vladivostok

Due to its geographical location, reaching Vladivostok requires a long journey. From abroad, you will need to make several connections to reach Moscow. From the capital, the simplest way to get to Vladivostok is by plane, with a flight time of about 8 hours.

For those who enjoy the romance of rail travel, you can embark on a train journey from Yaroslavsky Station. The journey takes almost a week. Before the pandemic, this option was popular among foreign tourists as a way to experience Russia from a train window.

Planes land 40 km from the city, and it takes about an hour to reach the center from the airport.

🚂How to Get from the Airport

You can reach the city center from the airport in an hour. Three transportation options are available: train, bus, and taxi, which can be booked through the Yandex.Taxi app or at the taxi stand in the airport.

🍜Cuisine and Restaurants in Vladivostok

The hallmark of Far Eastern cuisine is the bounty of the sea and taiga. Everything caught and gathered is prepared and served at the table. The sea delicacies include scallops, mussels, sea cucumbers, crabs, shrimp, octopus, while the taiga offers pine nuts, actinidia, lemongrass, ferns, wild garlic, mushrooms, and berries.

A culinary and historical monument preserved from Soviet times is the “Lesnaya Zaimka” restaurant. Its hunting cuisine was enjoyed by Brezhnev, Ford, and other famous figures. Another iconic place is the panoramic restaurant “Vysota,” located on the top of Eagle’s Nest Hill, offering not only delicious dishes but also a magnificent panoramic view.

When taking a gastronomic tour of local restaurants, be sure to try fern soup, squid ink croutons, grilled squid, mussel pilaf, venison stroganina, and Japanese dorayaki with maple syrup. The cost of a meal starts at 900 rubles.

🚶‍♀️Where to Walk and Sightseeing

It’s best to start exploring the city with a stroll along American and Lenin Streets, now Svetlanskaya Street. Almost every building on it is a historical monument. Slightly higher up is Admiral Fokin Street, the “Arbat of Vladivostok.” From its area, there is a view of Amur Bay. At exactly noon, a signal cannon is fired from here.

The Golden Bridge, or the Bridge over the Golden Horn, connects the shores of the bay of the same name. It is a cable-stayed structure with the longest main span in the world.

The Sports Embankment on the shore of Amur Bay is a favorite recreation spot for locals, with a beautiful parade embankment and yacht club. From here, you can reach Tokarevsky Cape and Egersheld Lighthouse — the farthest point on the mainland.

🏛Museums

The capital of Primorye is rich in museums. The Arseniev Museum introduces the history of the Far East from ancient times to the present day. The Sukhanov House Museum tells about life in pre-revolutionary Russia, and masterpieces of Russian and foreign painting are exhibited in the Primorye Art Gallery.

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⚡️Moscow Calls for Increased African Representation on UN Security Council

📰🇷🇺🇺🇳 Russia has called for greater representation of Africa on the UN Security Council, highlighting the need to address historical injustice and recognize the contemporary role of African states.

"Africa's weak representation on the Security Council does not correspond to its current role, while Western countries are massively overrepresented," Dmitry Polyanskiy, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, said at a council meeting.

Polyanskiy noted that "we see expansion as a logical and long-overdue step towards rectifying historical injustice, primarily with regard to African states.”

⁉️ The issue of increasing African representation on the UN Security Council remains topical and requires further discussion and consensus among all UN members. Moscow's call could serve as a catalyst for long-awaited changes in the structure of this key international body.

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📍 The Asaf Islands are a picturesque archipelago on the Volga River consisting of five sandy islands, stretching for about 4 km. It arose due to the flooding of the sandy Volga banks during the construction of the Nizhny Novgorod hydroelectric power station.

🏞 The archipelago is famous for its untouched nature, flora and fauna. Here you can see rare species of birds, fish and plants, as well as enjoy quiet beaches and secluded corners.

🎣 The Asaf Islands are a great place for fishing, camping and active recreation. Tourists can engage in water sports, walk along picturesque trails and have picnics.

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⚡️Unique Expedition: 63 Schoolchildren from 15 Countries Embark on North Pole Journey

🌏 As many as 63 schoolchildren from 15 countries, including Russia, Belarus, Armenia, India, Hungary, China, South Africa, and others, have set off on an exciting voyage to the North Pole as part of the Arctic expedition “Icebreaker of Knowledge – 2024.” These young explorers, participants in the World Festival of Youth and Students 2022, will find themselves at the edge of the Earth to learn more about the science and ecology of the Arctic.

🧊 Aboard the legendary icebreaker “50 Let Pobedy,” they will sail through the Arctic until August 22, carrying the flags of their countries to the northernmost continent. They are accompanied on their journey by scientists, experts, and science communicators who will share their knowledge and experience.

✔️ As part of this unique expedition, the participants will land on the surface of the pole and take part in lectures and workshops organized by the Znanïe society. They will learn about climate change, Arctic ecosystems, and the role of science in preserving the environment.

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