🇷🇺 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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🌎 The BRICS Bank may establish a digital platform for mutual settlements. The New Development Bank (NDB) has eight member countries: South Africa, Egypt, Bangladesh, Brazil, India, China, the UAE, and Russia.

💱 Bank President Dilma Rousseff highlighted that 30% of the bank's total funding will be conducted in local currencies. She believes this will prevent the dollar from destabilizing the financial markets of developing countries.

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🌆 Yoshkar-Ola translates from Mari as "Red City," but the greenery here is abundant, which is why the city is often referred to as emerald. And "red" means beautiful.

🏰 In this remarkable city, which has been completely transformed in recent years, you can find Red Square, the Kremlin, as well as the Amsterdam and Bruges embankments.

🐾 Yoshkar-Ola is home to many monuments, but the most famous one is Yoshkin Cat, which has become a symbol of the city and a favorite spot for tourists to take photos.

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