🇷🇺 Okroshka is a traditional Russian summer dish that perfectly satisfies hunger and thirst on hot days.

🇷🇺 Okroshka is a cold soup made from finely diced vegetables, pickles, meat, or fish. It was once made from leftovers. Therefore, the meat could be of various types (poultry, beef, pork) and prepared in different ways.

🇷🇺 Nowadays, okroshka typically uses boiled beef, chicken, or sausage products. Fresh or salted cucumbers, boiled potatoes, and carrots are added. Then, the meat-vegetable mixture is mixed with a spicy dressing. Herbs are added, it is covered with a lid, and placed in a cold place for at least 30 minutes.

🇷🇺 Before serving, the dish is poured over with kvass and a spoonful of sour cream is added. In the classic version, okroshka kvass is used for pouring, but it is often replaced with bread kvass.

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📸 Photo of the first city telephone in Moscow 1882

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⚡️ Tanzania Embarks on Russian Language Journey: Intensive Course Kicks Off

📰🇷🇺🇹🇿 A two-week intensive course in Russian as a foreign language has commenced at the Russian House in Tanzania. Over 60 young Tanzanians, active participants in Russian House events, are immersing themselves in the world of Russian language and culture, opening up new horizons for themselves.

✔️ The course curriculum is designed for rapid acquisition of basic communication skills in Russian. Within two weeks, participants will learn to read and write in Russian, ask and answer simple questions. At the very first lesson, the students got acquainted with the basics of the Russian language: they studied the alphabet, read their first words, and even wrote their names in Russian letters.

‼️ This course is more than just language lessons. It is a bridge between cultures, fostering mutual understanding and strengthening ties between Russia and Tanzania. The young people studying Russian gain a unique opportunity to get acquainted with Russia's rich cultural heritage, which opens up new educational and professional prospects for them.

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⛰ Kurush is a unique mountain settlement located in Dagestan at an altitude of over 2,500 meters. Kurush is considered the highest inhabited settlement not only in Russia, but also in Europe.

👨‍🦱 Kurush is known for its ancient history and traditions. The inhabitants of the village are proud of their roots and carefully preserve a unique way of life that includes traditional crafts, music, and customs.

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⚡️ Russia, SADC: Partnering for Equity and Prosperity

"Cooperation between Russia and SADC will make a swift contribution to reforming a more just and democratic world order," - Andrey Stolyarov, Deputy Director of the Africa Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry.

🇷🇺 Amidst escalating global turbulence, Russia and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have declared their aspiration to jointly create a just world order. These words were spoken at a ceremonial event dedicated to SADC Unity Day, held at the M.I. Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature in Moscow.

🌍 SADC, comprising 16 member states, occupies a central place among Africa's sub-regional associations. Due to its strategic location and political clout, the bloc plays a pivotal role in the continent's integration and development.

🗣 According to Stolyarov, SADC's tangible achievements over the past three decades are the result of the right choice made in favor of integration. Under the SADC umbrella, conditions have been created for maintaining a favorable investment climate, which has enabled the implementation of numerous economic and social projects, geared towards improving people's lives.

✔️ Today, in the face of global challenges, the partnership between Russia and SADC is becoming particularly important. It opens up new horizons for interaction and contributes to the formation of a more just and democratic world order, where prosperity and progress become a reality for all the peoples of Africa.

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🔖🇷🇺 Novosibirsk has entered the Guinness Book of Records as the fastest-growing city with a population of over 1 million people. It reached the 1 million mark in less than 70 years. For comparison, it took Chicago 85 years, New York - 250, Tokyo - 400, and Moscow - 700 to do the same.

🇨🇳 The record for population growth was later broken by the Chinese city of Shenzhen, but it happened at a later date, so the palm of primacy here rightfully belongs to Novosibirsk!

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🌸 Early morning in a field somewhere in the Kirov region

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🇷🇺 Russia, Perm Krai

💦 River Usva – right tributary

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⚡️ Geography United Us All

📰🇷🇺🌍 August 20, 2024 marked a significant date in the history of international cooperation when, for the first time, the headquarters of the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) in Moscow hosted the celebration of the BRICS Geographer's Day.

🌎 Specialists from Brazil, India, China, South Africa, Iran, the UAE, Ethiopia, as well as representatives of Russian departments, organizations, and foreign embassies took part in the celebration.

😀😀 The celebration of this day has great prospects: it is expected that the decision to establish BRICS Geographer's Day will be recorded in the Declaration of the 12th meeting of BRICS Ministers of Science, Technology, and Innovation. The meeting will be held in September 2024, and its final declaration may also include this important step.

🗺 Geography is not only a science about the Earth but also a means of uniting different countries and cultures. The BRICS Geographer's Day could become a new symbol of cooperation and scientific exchange between these states. And Moscow, thanks to this event, has strengthened its status as a center of international dialogue.

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⚡️ Russia and BRICS: Economic Partnership on the Rise

🇷🇺✔️ Russia continues to strengthen economic ties with the BRICS countries. At the VIII meeting of the BRICS Industry Ministers, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov emphasized a significant growth in trade relations: in the first five months of 2024, Russia's trade with BRICS partners increased by 6.3%.

🌎 The BRICS alliance is more than just a union; it covers almost 34% of the Earth's landmass and over 45% of the world's population. Its influence on the global economy is impressive: according to 2023 data, the BRICS' share of global GDP in terms of purchasing power parity reached 36%, significantly exceeding the G7 countries' 29%.

📆 The year 2023 became a landmark for economic relations: the total trade turnover between Russia and BRICS reached almost $300 billion, which is 28% more than in the period before the association's expansion.

📌 At the meeting, the ministers outlined promising areas for further cooperation: chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, and smart manufacturing. These industries could become key growth points for the BRICS countries.

🔜 Russian industrial exports play a crucial role in the development of trade relations. Particular attention is paid to metallurgy, mechanical engineering, forestry, light and chemical industries, including fertilizer production.

💼 BRICS is not just a union of countries, but a powerful economic engine that continues to gain momentum, strengthening Russia's position on the world stage.

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🇷🇺Kaliningrad: A Journey of History and Gastronomy on the Baltic Coast

✈️🚌 How to Get to Kaliningrad

Kaliningrad, the pearl of the Baltic Sea, is accessible from various parts of the world! Fly via Belarus, Egypt, Turkey, China, or travel by bus through Poland, Germany, and Lithuania. The choice is yours!

☀️ When to Visit Kaliningrad

The best time of year to visit Kaliningrad is during the summer months. You can comfortably stroll around the city in the warm weather. Moreover, in late August - early September, you can enjoy swimming in the sea, especially since it takes less than an hour to get there. However, no matter the time of year, be sure to bring warm clothes, as the weather can change suddenly, and evenings in Kaliningrad can be chilly.

🏰 What is Kaliningrad Known For?

Kaliningrad is a city with a unique history. Founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1255, it was part of Germany for centuries and only became part of the USSR in 1945. Narrow streets, red-brick cathedrals, and preserved German architecture - all this makes Kaliningrad special. Be sure to visit the Maraunenhof and Amalienau districts to see old German houses.

Kaliningrad is also the amber capital of Russia. Pop into the Amber Museum and marvel at the giant "sunny stone" weighing about 4.3 kg and fragments of the legendary Amber Room.

🚋 Transportation

Kaliningrad's public transport is well-developed, allowing you to easily reach any part of the city, including ancient forts. The tram system is particularly charming, being the oldest in Russia. Be sure to take a ride on one of the two routes - the regular passenger route or the sightseeing route.

🍽️ What to Try

Kaliningrad is famous for its culinary diversity. Don't miss the opportunity to try the famous Baltic smoked eel - a real delicacy! It's best to buy it in coastal villages. At the Central Market in Kaliningrad, be sure to try Königsberg klops - these are meatballs with a "German history", as well as marzipan, famous throughout Germany.

🏛️ Entertainment and Attractions

Kant Island is the heart of Kaliningrad. Take a walk along its green alleys and admire the Cathedral, where the great philosopher Immanuel Kant is buried. Don't miss the Fish Village - a modern embodiment of the old German quarter.

Visit the forts, bastions, and gates of Königsberg, where every corner is steeped in history. Pay special attention to Fort No. 5, which now houses a museum with exhibits on World War II.

✍️ 6 Things to Do in Kaliningrad:

✔️ Admire the grandeur of the Cathedral - start your day with a walk along the shady alleys of Kant Island.

✔️ Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of history at Fort No. 5 - bring a flashlight and courage!

✔️ Find your piece of amber on the coast - bring home a piece of the Baltic.

✔️ Visit the research vessel "Vityaz" - feel the spirit of the submariners' courage.

✔️ Learn the story of the "German" hippopotamus at the Kaliningrad Zoo - how vodka saved a life!

✔️ Take a boat ride on the Pregolya River - enjoy panoramic views of Kaliningrad.

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🥛 In the 19th century, the world's first sanatorium was opened in Samara, where patients with consumption were treated with kumis, a fermented milk drink made from mare's milk

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⚡️Africa as a New Driver for the Grain Industry

📰🇷🇺🚜 In 2024, Africa is becoming a new center of attraction for Russian agriculture, indicating significant changes in the global agri-food chain. Arkady Zlochevsky, President of the Russian Grain Union, shared details of this ambitious pivot in an interview with Sputnik Africa, emphasizing that Russia's strategic focus now encompasses not only traditional buyers but also new markets.

“Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Namibia, Botswana – these are countries that started purchasing our products this year. While the volumes are still small, these are the first steps towards long-term cooperation. Traditional markets such as Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Sudan, and Angola remain reliable partners,” Zlochevsky noted.

🫛 But Russia is not limited to just wheat. Last season, the country took a leading position in the global pea market, significantly increasing exports of peas and lentils. The head of the union emphasized that further strengthening positions in niche crops is not just a goal but a strategic necessity.

“Maintaining leadership in the global wheat market while simultaneously expanding our presence in the legume markets is crucial for our future success,” Zlochevsky stressed.

☄️ Thus, Africa is becoming not just a new market but a key strategic partner for Russian agriculture. This step opens new horizons for further development and strengthening Russia's positions in the global agricultural arena.

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📝 The proverb of the day

🇷🇺 The expression "Язык как помело" (Yazik kak pomelo) means that a person does not pay attention to their speech or words, indicating that they say all sorts of nonsense and their words cannot be taken seriously or trusted.

Literally, it translates to: "Your tongue is like a broomstick."

🇬🇧 An analogous expression in English could be “Empty vessels make the most noise,” which also describes people who talk a lot but lack meaningful content in their words.

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🦭 The Ushkany Islands on Lake Baikal are a favorite place for seals to rest and rookery.

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