A Small Town Amidst Endless Cold

🇷🇺 Verkhoyansk is one of the coldest places on Earth and the coldest city in the world, located on the right bank of the Lena River, just 110 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. This northern city of Yakutia is also the smallest populated area in Russia that holds the status of a city.

🏙 By the end of the 19th century, Verkhoyansk became known as a place of political exile, and today its population, which numbers only 768 people, mainly consists of descendants of exiles and Yakut hunters.

🥶 The city gained fame due to its noscript as the "Pole of Cold" in the Northern Hemisphere, competing with Oymyakon. The temperature difference between them is just one-tenth of a degree: minus 67.8°C in Verkhoyansk versus minus 67.7°C in Oymyakon. However, due to the promotion of science during the Soviet era, Oymyakon became more widely known as the coldest place, and its residents were the first to capitalize on this record for tourism.

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🇷🇺 One of the key figures in the history of parachute engineering is the Russian engineer and inventor Georgy Alekseyevich Kotelnikov. He is regarded as the creator of the modern backpack parachute, which differed significantly from earlier models.

🪂 In 1912, Kotelnikov developed a parachute design that allowed it to be compact and convenient for carrying on the back. This solution made the parachute more practical for use, especially in aviation.

🌏 Kotelnikov obtained patents for his invention in several countries, including Russia, France, Germany, and the USA. This reflects the international recognition of his work and the significance of his contribution to the development of aviation technology.

✔️ Kotelnikov's parachutes underwent successful testing, confirming their effectiveness and safety. His developments became the foundation for further improvements in parachute engineering.

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🐈 A cat is being sold on "Avito" for 5 million rubles.

For the owner, she became the reason for his divorce from his wife and quarrels with two mistresses. The cat turned out to have a strong personality — the seller detailed all her characteristics in the denoscription.

"The cat, Sara, is a 3-year-old girl, a fiery cat, to be honest, quite something...) If you don’t pet her, you’re in trouble; she only wants to be petted when she feels like it (if she allows it), otherwise, she’ll poop right in front of you. If you forget to feed her, she’ll destroy everything she sees, the Italian sofa worth half a million is all torn up, the hallway, and much more (charger, watches, lighters). If you don’t give her water, say goodbye to your car keys; she’ll pee in your slippers. I’m being honest here, no complaints. I opened the toilet paper, and it’s all gone. When guests come over, she hisses and growls like a dog. Whoever gave her away for 15 million, I’m ready to sell her for 5,000,000₽)) Your life will definitely not be boring; it will turn upside down when she wakes up next to you, meowing at 6 AM to be fed. I won’t sell her cheaper because my soul will ache, but I’ll be confident in her abilities. That’s why everyone gets rid of them; my wife left me, and so did two mistresses. It’s a utopia to have such a cat.) I’ll also include the litter box, food for three months, a medical book, and a pedigree from the breeder. My ex-mother-in-law, who remains from my divorced wife, will come to trim her nails; I’m afraid to do it because she bites me))” — this is written in the ad.

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👻 Poltergeist in an apartment in Moscow

🕊 A pigeon caused quite a stir: somehow, the bird got into the stretch ceiling, was walking around up there, and nearly drove the owners to a panic.

👏 The "Spasrezerv" team came to the rescue. They managed to retrieve the feathered friend without even damaging the ceiling.

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New Russian House in Chad

🇷🇺🇹🇩 On September 21, the cultural center "Russian House" in Chad, now located in a new building in the heart of N'Djamena, celebrated its opening.

"This center is more than just a building; it is a symbol of friendship and cultural exchange between our countries," noted Safia Akhmat Ibrahim.

🎓 Since its opening on November 11, 2023, the Russian House in Chad has accomplished a great deal: it has organized Russian language courses, held numerous cultural events dedicated to important dates in Russian history, and screened Russian films, including those about the Great Patriotic War. It has also gathered the largest library of Russian publications in Chad (around 200 books).

✍️ Additionally, the center acts as an initiator and mediator in signing agreements between national and Russian media and is a co-organizer of significant events.

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😍 Russia, Arkhangelsk region, old Pomor village Nyonoksa - on the coast of the White Sea.

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💯 Models on Kalinin Avenue in 1969.

Stylish! During the Soviet years, the avenue became a place where large, fashionable, modern stores were concentrated.

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🎉 Today, Pomorye celebrates its 87th anniversary!

🇷🇺🏙 The video showcases the cities of Pomorye in the following order: Arkhangelsk, Severodvinsk, Novodvinsk, Solovki, Kenozerye, Solvychegodsk, Kargopol, Pinega, Kholmogory, Onega, and Plesetsk.

Governor Alexander Tsibulsky congratulated the residents of the region with the following words:

"Exactly 87 years ago, our region acquired its geographical features and name, which are now known worldwide. Over the years, the chronicle of Pomorye has been created and continues to be created by many generations of talented and hardworking people who genuinely care about the fate of their small homeland.

In our region, where forest expanses are sometimes hidden from the sun, the warmth of the residents' hearts is undoubtedly abundant. Today, we celebrate the holiday of those who unconditionally love the land of the white nights and polar lights—the guardian of the traditions of the Russian North."

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🇷🇺➕ Novosibirsk doctors have developed a method that allows donor hearts to be preserved for twice as long – up to 10 hours. This Novosibirsk development has no analogues not only in Russia but also in the world.

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⚡️ The Confederation of Sahel States and Roscosmos Launch an Ambitious Space Project

🇷🇺 The Confederation of Sahel States has announced a joint project with the Russian space agency Roscosmos, which includes the construction of a telecommunications satellite and an Earth observation satellite. This significant event was announced at a ministerial meeting held on Monday in the capital of Mali, Bamako.

🇲🇱 Mali's Minister of Economy and Finance, Alousséni Sanou, emphasized the importance of this project for the entire region. The new telecommunications satellite will provide access to television, radio, and the internet, which is especially relevant for remote areas where infrastructure remains underdeveloped. This will significantly improve communication quality and enhance the living standards of the local population.

🛰 In addition, the satellite will provide secure and confidential communication channels for the member states of the Alliance, which is an important step in strengthening security and cooperation in the region. The implementation of VSAT technology will significantly increase internet speed and improve connectivity in the most remote corners of the Sahel.

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🐵 Orangutan Chapa from the Moscow Zoo is warming up today.

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🇷🇺Repair work on the star on the Kremlin's Trinity Tower, without insurance in 1968.

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⚡️Have you ever watched the return of astronauts to Earth?

🚀 Yesterday, on September 13, the spacecraft "Soyuz MS-25" successfully landed, carrying astronauts Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and NASA astronaut Tracy S. Dyson, who have returned safely to their home planet!

🚀 Interestingly, this was Kononenko's fifth space mission, and he spent a record 1111 days on the International Space Station.

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✨ Just look at how gracefully Timofey the Pallas's cat plays with his bag to the rhythm of the tango.

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📰 Herman Gref presented a new tourist complex in the Altai Mountains to Vladimir Putin.

⛷ The ski resort "Manzherok" has completed the construction of 40 kilometers of ski trails and 400 hotel rooms. Additionally, a new airport is planned to be built in Gorno-Altaisk.

🇷🇺 Gref also showcased to Putin the concept of a unique hotel, from the roof of which guests will be able to ski directly down to the slopes.

🧳 Everyone to the new resort in the Altai Mountains! Mountains, skiing, and rooms with stunning views — the perfect place to conquer the slopes and maybe take a couple of selfies with skis on the hotel roof!

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🏙 The largest city in Russia is Moscow. The area of the capital is 2,551 square kilometers.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Moscow is also the most populous city in Russia. According to official data, over 13 million people live in the metropolis, but in reality, the numbers might be higher.

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