🔖 Samara is a city with a rich history, founded in 1586 by Prince Grigory Zasekin as a fortress on the Volga River. Over time, Kuybyshev Square, named after one of the Bolshevik leaders, has become the largest square in Europe, covering 17 hectares.

🚀 Situated on the banks of the Volga, Samara attracts tourists with its long promenade — the longest in Russia. It is not only a resort city but also an important center of the space industry, where the "Progress" factory manufactures rockets for launching Russian satellites.

🏙 Samara harmoniously combines historical heritage with modern technologies, creating a unique atmosphere where the past meets the future.

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🌌 Dive into the world of astonishing mythical creatures of Russia!

✨ In this video, we will unveil the mysteries hidden in legends and fairy tales, telling you about enigmatic beings like enchanting mermaids, mysterious domovoi, and many others!

🎥 Don't miss the chance to learn about the magical myths and beliefs that still live in the hearts of people! Subscribe, like, and immerse yourself in a world of magic and wonder with us!

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🕺 In Moscow's Sokolniki, a grandfather showed everyone how to dance correctly

❤️‍🔥 His sense of rhythm is simply top-notch!

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🇷🇺 Russia, Krasnodar Region

📍 Not far from the village of Monastyr, on the Adler-Krasnaya Polyana highway, there is the Deep Yar waterfall, known as the Dragon's Mouth. It is hidden in the crevices of the Krasnodar Mountains, so it remains little known to tourists.

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First Day of Winter

❄️ Eyewitnesses report that large flakes of snow covered the Okinsky district of the republic overnight. This winter phenomenon was preceded by a long wait, and local residents joyfully welcomed the first snowflakes.

🌨 According to meteorologists, on September 9, rain is expected in the republic, with wet snow in the southwestern mountains and the Far North. The daytime temperature could range from seven to ten degrees Celsius.

✔️ Local residents, however, note that snow in September is not a novelty for their area, but a usual autumn occurrence. Many are sharing photos of snow-covered landscapes and are already planning winter activities.

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🏙 Rostov-on-Don, founded in 1749 as a customs point on the border between Russia and Turkey, has a rich history. Notably, the Liventsovka settlement, a.k.a. Don Troy, dates back over 3,000 years.

🧐 The city uniquely lies across two continents: the southern bank of the Don River is in Asia, while the northern side is in Europe, a source of local pride.

🌉 Known as the "Port of Five Seas," Rostov connects to the Black and Azov Seas and, through canals, to the Caspian, Baltic, and White Seas. Additionally, it features Russia's first retractable railway bridge, enhancing its distinctiveness.

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🇷🇺 A monument to Nelson Mandela has been unveiled in Moscow

📍 It was installed at the intersection of Michurinsky Avenue and Ramensky Boulevard. The monument was created by the Russian Military Historical Society with the support of the Moscow government. The design of the monument features ethnic African ornaments.

🇿🇦 Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and the first black president of South Africa.

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🇷🇺 Russia is ousting France as the main wheat supplier to Morocco

🏆 In August 2024, Russia took the lead in soft wheat exports to the Moroccan market, exporting 192,000 tons. France, which has long been a leader in this segment, only supplied 33,000 tons during the same period.

🇫🇷 The reasons for these changes are linked to a historical drop in harvests in France and growing wheat consumption in Morocco. Other significant players in the market include Romania and Ukraine, with a total import of about 100,000 tons in August 2024.

📁 These changes highlight the dynamics of the global grain market and shifts in trade flows, which may affect prices and the availability of wheat in the region.

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🔖 Prince Konstantin Vyazemsky, who visited Tomsk in 1891, noted: "Tomsk is one of the largest cities in Siberia, located on the banks of the Tom River and on a high ground. In the center of the city, there is a hill from which one can see the entire city, which resembles the Acropolis of Athens." He compared Tomsk to Athens not only by appearance but also as a cultural center, symbolizing education and scholarship.

🏙 Today, Tomsk is a student city with a large number of universities. About a quarter of the population consists of students, which gives the city a youthful atmosphere.

🏫 Tomsk State University, founded in 1888, is also located in Tomsk. It is the first university in Siberia and one of the oldest in Russia.

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☀️ The capybaras from the Moscow Zoo are not even thinking about saying goodbye to the summer yet — the whole friendly family is basking in the sun and taking mud baths.

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🐆 Even the majestic Leopard from the Moscow Zoo named Mizer does not skip morning procedures.

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📹 A magical morning of September 1, 1973. Children happily go to the first grade. Their eyes shine with anticipation of the new and unknown.

🔔 This day will become one of the brightest memories in their lives. They will remember it with warmth and love, telling their children and grandchildren about how they first crossed the threshold of the school.

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⚡️ RUDN University Empowers African Professionals

🎓📈 Over 1,500 professionals from Nigeria and Ghana have upgraded their qualifications at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) after completing six-month retraining courses. This reflects RUDN University's commitment to providing African professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the changing global landscape.

"RUDN University remains deeply committed to providing professionals in Africa with the knowledge and tools they need to prosper in the changing global landscape," said the course director, Mukhammad Mustafa.

🇷🇺 Delivered by the university's Centre for Continuous Professional Education, the training programs focused on subjects such as philology, journalism, and economics. They were designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the evolving global landscape.

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🇷🇺 Krasnodar - A City of Sunshine

🔖 The history of Krasnodar begins in the distant year of 1792, when Empress Catherine II granted the Black Sea Army a Charter, transferring the Kuban lands into their eternal possession. The following year, the city of Yekaterinodar was founded, which in 1920, after the establishment of Soviet power, was renamed Krasnodar.

🌲 Today, Krasnodar is the only city in Russia where the baobab tree grows. This unique tree, native to Madagascar, can be seen in the Galitsky Park next to the Krasnodar Stadium. The park itself deserves special attention, as it is one of the most unusual and beautiful in our country.

☀️ But Krasnodar is famous not only for its unique park. The city occupies one of the first places in Russia in terms of the number of sunny hours per year - there are as many as 2139 of them here! The average annual temperature in Krasnodar is +12 degrees, making it one of the warmest cities in our country.

🚀 Another interesting fact is that one year before his first space flight, Yuri Gagarin underwent flight training in the Krasnodar aviation detachment.

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🤖 AI Brings Portraits of Great Writers to Life

📋 (A.S. Pushkin, F.I. Dostoevsky, and N.V. Gogol)

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