🌆 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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🐬 Russia, Krasnodar region unexpected encounter with dolphins on the Bugayskaya spit.

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🚕 Previously in Russia in 1977 there was a minibus taxi designed for several passengers.

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⚡️ World-class Project Launched in Moscow Region!

📰🎉 On August 28, 2024, the long-awaited opening of a unique cultural and educational complex took place in the Moscow region: the BRICS House and the Eurasia Campus. These large-scale projects are located on the territory of the historical estate of the Obolensky princes, covering 10 hectares.

⭐️ BRICS House: the center of business and cultural life
BRICS House will become a key hub for international conferences, festivals, exhibitions, and business meetings. A spacious business center, a modern cultural center, and a unique museum will create an ideal platform for interaction and exchange of experience between the BRICS member countries.

📚 Eurasia Campus will focus on training diplomats, mayors, and businessmen. This educational center will hold trainings and courses aimed at developing managerial and diplomatic skills. The first group of students will begin their studies in October 2024, marking the start of a new era in the training of international professionals.

🌍 BRICS House will become part of an international network spanning 10 countries. In Russia, branches will open in all regions, including St. Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi, and Grozny. This project is actively preparing for the BRICS summit, which will be held in Kazan from October 22 to 24, 2024, contributing to the strengthening of international ties and expanding cooperation.

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🏰 The Tower of Consent in Ingushetia is a modern tower, built in 2013, which has become a symbol of unity and peace in the republic. The Tower of Consent is made in the style of traditional Ingush towers, which have been built in the Caucasus Mountains since ancient times.

📏 The height of the tower is 100 meters, making it one of the tallest structures in the region. Inside there is a museum where you can learn about the history and culture of the Ingush people.

🔭 At the top of the tower there is an observation deck, which offers breathtaking views of the entire Magas and its surroundings. This place has become a symbol of modern Ingushetia and a popular tourist attraction.

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🏰 Smolensk is an ancient city on seven hills, which amazes with its scale, because it is home to the longest fortress wall in Russia. The length of the historical structure is 6.5 km and covers the central part of the city.

🔖 Built in the late 16th - early 17th centuries under the leadership of the architect Fyodor Kon, the wall became a symbol of Smolensk steadfastness and revival.

🇺🇿 The city, which has repeatedly risen from the ashes, is personified by the fabulous Phoenix bird, and its ancient cathedrals, Bologna garden and Vyazemskie gingerbread attract tourists from all over the world.

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⚡️ Russian specialists have tested monkeypox diagnostic kits developed at the Pasteur Institute in the Congo.

"We took the monkeypox diagnostic kits developed at our institute and tested them with colleagues from the Republic of the Congo. Now we understand that our tests work very well," said Vladimir Dedkov, leading researcher at the Pasteur Institute in St. Petersburg and a member of the WHO working group on new pathogens.

🇷🇺 Dedkov also noted that Russian kits, although similar in functionality to foreign ones, have the advantage of being less expensive. This allows Russia to provide more assistance to countries in need, continuing the tradition of international support.

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📝 The idiom "Аппетит приходит во время еды" (literally: "Appetite comes while eating") means that a desire or interest in something can increase as one engages in it. That is, when a person starts doing something, they may feel more inclined to continue doing it.

🇬🇧 English equivalents are:
"Appetite comes with eating" - as a literal translation.
"The more you have, the more you want" - another idiom with the same meaning.

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🇷🇺 What's a picnic without a furry friend?

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🛫 Domodedovo Airport 1965

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⚡️ The Arctic Council has resumed cooperation with Russia

🇷🇺 The Arctic Council, which had previously suspended contacts with Russia due to the situation in Ukraine, has once again invited its representatives to participate in online working group meetings.

🤝 According to the Finnish publication Yle, this decision may reflect a growing recognition of the need for cooperation with Russia among Western countries.

✔️ The meetings, which began in the spring, are taking place at a technical level. Meetings with Arctic ambassadors have not yet resumed, indicating some caution in the relationships.

🗣 Finnish Ambassador Petteri Vuorimäki explains that climate change poses a more serious threat than political tensions. Addressing environmental issues requires the participation of all Arctic states, including Russia.

😀 The Arctic Council suspended its contacts with Russia in March 2022. Its membership includes seven NATO member countries, including Canada and the United States. The resumption of interaction with Russia could be an important step in addressing global climate challenges, despite existing political disagreements.

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Cozy Pskov: An Ancient City with a Soul

🏰 Cozy Pskov is one of the oldest cities in Russia. In 2023, it celebrated its 1120th anniversary. Pskov impresses with its impregnable Kremlin, known here as the Krom, and its thousand-year-old churches.

⛪️ The main shrine is the Trinity Cathedral, where Alexander Nevsky prayed. Visitors come to wander along the old streets, listen to the ringing of bells, see the Order Chambers and the Dovmont Town.

🛍️ Tourists can buy handcrafted ceramics, wooden crafts, forged souvenirs, and natural textiles as keepsakes. Many Pskov shops, restaurants, cafes, and hotels are stylized to resemble ancient Russian huts and chambers.

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🏔️ Elbrus is the highest point in Russia. Its height is 5642 meters above sea level.

📍 Elbrus is located on the border of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia and is considered a dormant volcano. The last eruption of Elbrus occurred around 2000 years ago. Despite this, it is hard to call it dormant, as it regularly demonstrates its activity. We can only hope that it will "sleep" for a long time to come.

🚡 There is also an 8-seat cable car on Elbrus, which brings climbers up to an altitude of 3847 meters in 30 minutes, which greatly helps them.

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🏁 Drama at the Vuelta: Alexander Vlasov takes second place in the 15th stage.

🇷🇺🥈 In the 15th stage of the prestigious multi-day cycling race "Vuelta a España," Russian cyclist Alexander Vlasov from the Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe team showcased impressive form, finishing in second place.

Stage Highlights:

🏆 Triumph of the Spaniard: The stage was won by Spaniard Pablo Castrillo, who completed the 143 km in 3 hours, 45 minutes, and 51 seconds. His victory was a highlight for the local fans.

⏱️ Fight for Seconds: Alexander Vlasov finished just 12 seconds behind the leader, demonstrating resilience and strategic thinking on the challenging sections of the course.

🥉 Podium Finish: The third place was taken by Pavel Sivakov, representing France. His time was 31 seconds behind the winner, which is also a commendable result.

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📝 The proverb «Рыбак рыбака видит издалека (A fisherman sees another fisherman from afar) means that people with common interests or professions can easily recognize each other, even from a distance. It expresses the idea that individuals with similar passions or experiences share a special connection and understanding.

🇬🇧 The English equivalent is:
"Birds of a feather flock together."
This proverb also emphasizes that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to gravitate towards each other.

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