🚢 A Port Far from the Sea

🌊 Arkhangelsk is the largest city in the European part of Russia, located 35 km from the sea, yet it serves as a major seaport. Ships reach Arkhangelsk via the Northern Dvina River, and its strategic location was chosen by Ivan the Terrible to be a crossroads of trade routes. Thanks to this, in the 16th-17th centuries, Arkhangelsk contributed 50-60% to the Russian treasury.

⚓ The historical significance of the city is particularly evident in its maritime heritage: Russia's first maritime school was established here by order of Empress Catherine II, and the Russian tricolor was first raised at the Arkhangelsk shipyard. Arkhangelsk became the cradle of Russian seafaring and continues to play an important role in maritime trade.

🏛 Tourists come to Arkhangelsk to connect with the history of the Russian North, see the ruins of the Novodvinskaya fortress, the northernmost drawbridge in Russia, ancient buildings, the Solovetsky Monastery courtyard, and numerous monuments that tell the story of the city's glorious past.

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⚡️ Moscow: Algeria Eyes New Heights in BRICS

🇷🇺🇩🇿 Algeria is poised for a new chapter in international cooperation as it seeks to join the BRICS group and strengthen ties with key partners such as Russia. The statement was made by Nadjiba Djilali, President of the People's Assembly of the Wilaya of Algiers, during the BRICS International Municipal Forum held in Moscow.

🌎 Djilali stressed that joining BRICS would be a significant step in boosting Algeria's relations with its partners and opening up new avenues for mutually beneficial cooperation.

"It would be a great joy for us if BRICS provides such an opportunity to enhance relations among our countries," she said, emphasizing the importance of international integration.

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🇷🇺 In Russian culture, the ushanka hat was not only a headdress but also a reliable wallet for documents and money.

🇷🇺 It was in the lapels of the hat that valuable documents were kept. In the 1960s, it once again became a symbol of Russian identity and status and remains quite popular to this day.

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📝 The expression "Заруби себе на носу" (Zarubi sebe na nosu) means to remember something important or to pay attention to something that should not be forgotten. It is a kind of call for attentiveness and awareness.

🇬🇧 In English, there are straightforward equivalents like "Take note" or "Mark my words" — both expressions are used to emphasize the importance of information.

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❤️ Beautiful views of North Ossetia, Russia

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🎭 For the First Time, Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) Arrives in Zambia for the National Arts Festival

📋 As part of the event, GITIS representatives will conduct two master classes: one in acting and the other in stage speech. The institute's representative noted that these trainings are designed to assist participants in their future acting careers and stressed that the institute is always glad to see Zambian students among its trainees.

"I am personally very grateful that my country will be enriched with the cultural and educational values that our guests have brought," said Alfred Mwaba, a third-year student at GITIS.

🎓 The institute's representatives hope that the master classes will mark the beginning of fruitful interaction that will yield significant results for both the Russian and Zambian theater scenes.

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Where There Is More Than One Sun

🌊 The remarkable northern city, Murmansk, is built beyond the Arctic Circle and is located near the Barents Sea, which remains ice-free even in winter, making it a true city of sailors. All enterprises in Murmansk are somehow connected to the sea and fishing, and the city is adorned with monuments dedicated to naval service and the heroic deeds of sailors. On one of the coastal hills stands a giant statue of the defender of the Arctic, affectionately called Alyosha by the locals.

☀️ Despite the harsh climate, Murmansk has a unique atmosphere of romance. Tourists come here to witness the northern lights and another rare atmospheric phenomenon. In winter, over the Kola Peninsula, you can sometimes see two, three, or even five suns at once, caused by the refraction of light in ice crystals, creating a mesmerizing effect.

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Russian Auto Manufacturer “Kamaz” to Open a Plant in Senegal

🚛 Soon, the Russian truck manufacturer “Kamaz” will launch its plant in Senegal. This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Integration of Senegal, Aissata Tall Sall, at a joint press conference with the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov.

🌍 Aissata Tall Sall noted that various Russian investors are actively contributing to the development of Africa and emphasized that the “Kamaz” facility will soon be located on Senegalese territory. She also added that the company’s products have already been delivered to the country.

🔋 According to Sall, Russian entrepreneurs could invest in Senegal’s energy, oil and gas, and food sectors. Additionally, she highlighted the potential for mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of mineral fertilizers and technologies between Russia and Senegal.

🗓It should be recalled that in July of last year, Senegalese President Macky Sall met with the head of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, and noted a high demand for cooperation with “Kamaz” in the country.

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🤔Peter the Great came up with the idea of awarding drunkards with medals weighing about seven kilograms.

🥉The cast-iron medal was hung at the police station as punishment for excessive alcohol consumption. It was fastened around the neck with metal rivets so that it could not be removed.

This was quite an effective method of combating drunkenness.

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📝 The expression "При царе горохе" (literally translated as "When Pea King ruled") is used in the Russian language to denote a distant, insignificant time or a situation when something happened a very long time ago and has no relevance to the present. This expression is often used in a humorous or ironic context.

🇬🇧 The English equivalent is very similar to the Russian one, but with a different monarch: "When Queen Anne was alive." This expression also refers to a time and events that seem distant or irrelevant.

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🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, view of the evening Nevsky Prospect and Kazan Cathedral.

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👀 View of the capital from the terrace of the summer cafe of the Rossiya Hotel, 1969

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