⚡️ Russia Expands Mali's Space Horizons

🚀🌌 As part of the growing cooperation between Russia and Mali, the two countries are taking a significant step towards strengthening space capabilities. Mali is receiving valuable assistance in developing its space infrastructure and technologies, opening new horizons for the African nation.

🇲🇱🤝🇷🇺 The agreement includes support in launching satellites and developing a satellite observation system, enabling Mali to enhance environmental monitoring and resource management.

✔️ The Russian side is also providing training and technical assistance to Malian specialists, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively utilize space technologies.

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A Tiny Town with a Big History!

🏆 At the very heart of the Suvorovsky District of the Tula Region, there is a unique town called Chekalin, which proudly bears the noscript of the smallest town in Russia. Only 866 people live here, which makes it compact yet rich in history.

📜 Founded in 1565, Chekalin played an important role in the defensive strategies of the late 16th century, being part of the Zasechnaya Cherta, a system of fortifications protecting the southern borders of Moscow. Despite its modest size, the town boasts preserved merchant mansions and public buildings of the 18th-19th centuries.

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⚡️Following in the Footsteps of Afanasy Nikitin

📰🇷🇺🇮🇳 From September 2 to October 12, the Honorary Consul of Russia and Head of the Russian House in Trivandrum, Ratish Nair, embarks on a unique journey, retracing the route of the legendary Russian traveler Afanasy Nikitin — "Journey Beyond Three Seas." This project, dedicated to the 555th anniversary of Nikitin's arrival in India, aims to showcase modern Russia to the world and create new opportunities for Russian-Indian cooperation.

🗺 Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Oman, and India — five countries through which the expedition will pass, faithfully following Nikitin's historical route. During the journey, online meetings will be held between Russian and Indian regions to discuss Russia's tourism and economic potential, as well as to expand cultural and educational ties.

📌 In addition to visits to key universities, special attention will be given to educational cooperation — from student exchange programs to the creation of joint educational projects.

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🥇🥇 In 1960, Skoblikova won two gold medals at the World Championships and made a triumphant debut at the Olympic Games.

🇷🇺 The Soviet athlete also successfully combined her sports career with her studies.

🎓 Lidiya Skoblikova holds a Ph.D. in history, is a professor, and at various times, she served as the director of a youth sports school and headed the speed skating federation.

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⚡️Peace Music on Red Square

📰🇷🇺 A grand performance dedicated to the XVI International Military Music Festival "Spasskaya Tower" took place on Moscow's Red Square. In anticipation of the festival, viewers were able to see a vibrant press preview of the evening performance, which featured military orchestras from nine countries, including African ones.

🇬🇳 One of the highlights of the evening was the performance of the women's orchestra of the National Gendarmerie "Amazons of Guinea". This group, which arrived in Moscow for the first time, amazed the audience with its musical talent and fortitude.

🕊 This year's musical theme is "Dedicated to the Defenders of the Fatherland". Inspired by the exploits of the heroes, creative groups presented their compositions reflecting the history and memory of those who defended their peoples.

📌 The Spasskaya Tower Festival once again proves that music can become a bridge connecting nations and a reminder that each of us has our own heroes to be proud of.

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🇷🇺 "Сколько волка ни корми, он все равно в лес смотрит" (Skol'ko volka ni kormi, on vse ravno v les smotrit).

📝 The literal translation is "No matter how much you feed a wolf, it will still look at the forest."

🧐 The meaning of the proverb is quite simple: no matter how much you change a person, no matter how much you do what you think is right for them, they will still act as they see fit, they will be subject to their own habits and way of life.

🇬🇧 The English equivalent of this proverb is "A leopard cannot change its spots."

📌 This phrase also suggests that a person's true nature or instincts will always show through, despite attempts to suppress them.

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😍 The beauty of Dagestan — the southernmost region of Russia.

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⚡️ Diplomatic Cooperation and Education

📰🇷🇺🇮🇷 On August 23, an important meeting was held between the head of Rossotrudnichestvo, Yevgeny Primakov, and the Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali. The main topic was the opening of the Russian House in Tehran, which the Iranian side is actively facilitating.

🤝 During the meeting, Kazem Jalali stressed the importance of dialogue with Russian universities. Negotiations are currently underway on the accreditation of several Russian universities, which will open the door to more Iranian students. In turn, Iran proposed allocating educational quotas for Russians in its leading educational institutions.

📚 The ambassador also announced an educational exhibition to be held in Tehran in October 2024. Universities from Russia and Iran will be able to showcase their opportunities, establish new contacts and initiate joint projects aimed at strengthening educational ties between the countries.

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☁️ Tyrnyauz: A Stone's Throw from the Sky!

🏔 The highest mountain town in Russia is located in Kabardino-Balkaria, just 40 km from the two-headed Elbrus. The small Tyrnyauz is built at an altitude of over 1300 m. The streets of the city, whose name translates as "crane gorge", are framed by picturesque mountains.

⚒ The lands in the Baksan river valley are rich in minerals, so for a long time tungsten, molybdenum, marble, building gypsum and roofing slate were mined in Tyrnyauz. Now the local plant is closed and the population is declining. However, the residents of Tyrnyauz do not lose hope and associate the revival of the city with the development of tourism.

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⚡️ Russian movies conquer screens worldwide

📰🇷🇺🌐 The all-Russian action "Night of Cinema" has gone international for the first time. This year, India, China, Brazil, Ethiopia, Egypt, and all the CIS countries have joined Russia to enjoy watching domestic films together.

"For the first time, the "Night of Cinema" has gone international. Along with Russia, our films are being watched by India, China, Brazil, Ethiopia, Egypt, and all the CIS countries," said Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation.

🎉 For nine years of its existence, the action has turned into a real family holiday, Lyubimova noted. Within the framework of the "Night of Cinema", many cities host concerts, thematic excursions, quizzes, and master classes, which makes the evening special for viewers of all ages around the world.

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🎉 Since October 26, 2014, there have been 11 time zones in the territory of the Russian Federation. Each subject of Russia is included in one time zone, with the exception of Yakutia: its territory is located in three time zones.

😀 Another interesting fact:

🇷🇺🇺🇸 The Russian island of Ratmanov and the island of Kruzenshtern in the USA are separated by only four kilometers of sea.

2️⃣1️⃣ On a regular motorboat, this distance can be covered in 15-20 minutes. But it's not that simple. According to Greenwich Mean Time, the islands are separated by exactly 21 hours: if it is noon on Thursday on Ratmanov Island, then it is three o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday on Kruzenshtern Island.

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