⛰ Mount Alkhanai is a sacred mountain, one of the main Buddhist shrines of the Transbaikal Territory. Its height is 1665 meters, it is surrounded by picturesque forests and rocks.

😍 The mountain is famous for its amazing natural and cultural sites, such as stone gates and caves, which are considered sacred. There is a special pilgrimage route around the mountain.

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⚡️ Dollar and Euro No Longer Needed!

📰💸👇 According to the results of the second quarter of 2024, the share of the euro and the dollar in Russian foreign trade has decreased to a record low of 17.6%, falling below 20% for the first time, the Central Bank reports.

📉 In annual terms, this decrease amounted to 14.7 percentage points - for comparison, in the same period last year, the European and American currencies accounted for 32.3% of settlements.

🇷🇺 The trend towards a decrease in the share of Western currencies is particularly noticeable in settlements with European countries, including Belarus, as well as with states in the Asian region. More and more countries are switching to the use of national currencies in trade operations with Russia, which indicates global changes in economic relations and a movement towards greater financial independence.

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⚡️Help will now be faster!

📰🇷🇺🇿🇼 Russian specialists have begun training the National Air Ambulance Service of Zimbabwe, which will soon start its operations.

"Our team is happy to assist the people of Zimbabwe. We can transport critically ill patients from rural areas to well-equipped hospitals," said helicopter pilot Alexander Rusanov from the Russian company Helidrive.

🗣 Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora, noted that the first air ambulance service will consist of six helicopters equipped with necessary medical equipment. He added that about 20 medical personnel have been trained to operate the air ambulance, while local pilots are receiving training under the guidance of Russian specialists.

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Solyanka is one of the most famous traditional Russian dishes

🍜 Solyanka is prepared with meat, mushroom, and fish broth. Sour and salty foods are always added to the broth: cucumbers or mushrooms, olives, lemon, and brine. Boiled or fried meat, corned beef, smoked meats, or sausages are added to the meat broth.

The fish version includes salted, boiled, or smoked fish, most often sturgeon.

Mushroom solyanka is prepared using edible mushrooms. Lots of greens, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes are added to the solyanka — this dish is a type of rural soup.

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Russia, Samara region.

😍🌅 Shigonsky district, on the right bank of the Volga there is a picturesque place - Podvalskie terraces. It is here that you can observe a delightful picture of the sunrise.

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✂️ Hairdressing competition in Moscow in 1961-1962

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⚡️New Era of Science

📰🇷🇺🐟 On August 21, Kaliningrad will host the unique Great African expedition of Rosrybolovstvo - the largest scientific study of marine biological resources in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans off the coast of Africa. The expedition will last until the beginning of 2026, and such large-scale national studies have never been conducted.

💬 Doctor of Economics, Director of the All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO) Kirill Kolonchin shared: “Such domestic expeditions have never been conducted before; global practices also do not have knowledge of such large-scale studies.”

🧑‍🔬 The expedition will involve two research vessels: “Atlantniro” and “Atlantis.” Each vessel will be accompanied by groups of 12 qualified VNIRO scientists, as well as scientists from the coastal countries of Africa. The studies will be conducted in the coastal waters of 18 African countries and their key goal is to assess the condition of the aquatic reserves of biological resources in the exclusive economic zones of these states.

⛴ “Atlantniro” will be conducting studies in the zones of countries such as Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Cameroon, Sao Tome, Principe, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of the Congo, and Angola. At the same time, “Atlantis” will work in the marine waters of Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Oman, and Eritrea.

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🇷🇺 Guide: Irkutsk and Baikal - A Siberian Adventure with Character

Irkutsk - an ancient city, nestled in the picturesque Angara River valley in Eastern Siberia. Being the administrative center of the Irkutsk Oblast, it represents a key point for those seeking to immerse themselves in the rich culture and natural beauty of Eastern Siberia.

🏙 City's Ambiance

Irkutsk is in no hurry to open up to tourists, but if you give it a chance, it will reveal its soul. The city, akin to the Siberian character - stern and severe at first glance, shows unexpected hospitality and warmth upon closer acquaintance. Don't rush to judge it by its gloomy streets and dank weather - the real impressions await you behind this gloomy screen.

✈️ Best Time to Visit

If your route passes through Baikal, winter is the best time to travel. Winter Baikal dazzles with an incredible palette of colors, and its ice is one of the cleanest and most transparent in the world. Irkutsk, on the other hand, is best visited in May or September. In May, the city is still a bit chilly but already оживает, whereas September pleases with warm погодой and clear skies, creating ideal conditions for walks. Summer in Irkutsk can be hot, especially in June and July, so if you plan to visit at this time, it's better to choose August.

✈️ How to Get There

Despite its remoteness on the map, Irkutsk has excellent transport links with Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Several daily flights depart from the capital by leading airlines, including Aeroflot and Pobeda. The journey from the Northern capital is slightly longer but also quite accessible.

Irkutsk Airport is located just 5 miles (8 km) from the city center, and the main attractions can be reached by public transport: buses, trolleybuses, and fixed-route taxis.

🚌 Transport

Irkutsk boasts a developed public transport system, including buses, trams, trolleybuses, and marshrutka taxis. This makes getting around the city convenient and affordable.

🍜 Culinary Discoveries

Your gastronomic adventure will begin with pozy - a local dish resembling dumplings but with a unique filling of a mixture of meat and spices. Be sure to try omul saguday - fresh fish marinated with onions and lemon, and arbin with liver - a Buryat appetizer made from horse fat and liver.

🇷🇺 Attractions

Irkutsk has preserved many historical and cultural monuments, including old wooden houses, theaters, and museums. Begin your знакомство with the city from the 130th quarter, which takes you back in time despite the modern infrastructure. From here, you can head to Baikal, stopping at Listvyanka or Olkhon Island - the main points for those wishing to enjoy the beauty of the world's largest lake.

🇷🇺 Conclusion

Irkutsk is a city that requires time and patience but rewards with unforgettable impressions in return. Discover the harsh and beautiful Siberia by immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Irkutsk and its surroundings.

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Shiveluch Volcano on Kamchatka Erupts Again!

📰🇷🇺🌋The Shiveluch Volcano has erupted for the second time in 24 hours, sending a cloud of dust and sand 4.5 kilometers into the sky. The plume from the eruption stretched 1,520 kilometers to the southeast.

“Visually, the intensity of the eruption is gradually decreasing, but the danger level remains extremely high,” reported the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Far East Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, indicating a “red” aviation hazard code.

🌋 The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Kamchatka region recorded volcanic ashfall in several settlements of the Ust-Kamchatsky district.

“Population activities are not disrupted… The extrusive-effusive eruption of Shiveluch Volcano continues. Ash emissions up to 10 kilometers above sea level may occur at any time,” the ministry added.

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🇷🇺 The area of Tomsk is approximately 150 times larger than the area of Monaco.

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😍 Beautiful North Ossetia

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⚡️Teachers from Perm University to Open Russian Language Center in Namibia

In the third decade of August, a delegation from Perm Pedagogical University will travel to the Republic of Namibia. Representatives of the university will open a Russian-language open education center in the capital, Windhoek — the first of its kind in Southern Africa, — reports the university's press service.

🇷🇺🇳🇦 Teachers from Perm will conduct training courses and educational events for local residents, focusing on topics such as "Treasures of Russian Friendship," "Window to Russia," and "Dialogue in Russian." It is expected that around 300 Namibians will participate in the center's activities.

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⚡️Humanitarian Aid for Individuals Sharing Traditional Russian Values

📰🇷🇺✍️ Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to provide humanitarian assistance to foreign citizens and stateless persons who disagree with the policies of their home countries that impose destructive neoliberal values.

📑 According to the document, these individuals will be able to obtain temporary residence permits in Russia without regard to government-established quotas or the need to provide proof of Russian language proficiency or knowledge of Russian history and law.

🇷🇺 Such individuals will be issued ordinary private visas for a period of three months. To apply, they must submit a written statement outlining their reasons to a Russian diplomatic or consular mission.

📌 The President has given a one-month deadline for the implementation of measures to enforce the decree.

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