👑 18-year-old Valentina Alexeeva from Cheboksary made it to the top 12 contestants of the Miss Universe pageant, which is taking place in Mexico. She did not make it to the top 5 finalists.

The Russian beauty reached the final for the first time in six years! Valentina's success was predicted even before the competition began: she captivated everyone with her appearance in a uniquely designed dress with a sparkling corset. The girl topped the top 10 contestants list according to VOIS magazine.

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🐶 Husky therapy is now available for everyone in the Moscow region.

📍 You can improve your mental health in the company of fluffy friends at the Shikhovo zoo farm.

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😍 Foggy Nizhny Novgorod

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🚗 The first batch of Moskvitches is ready to hit the road, 1946.

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🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro has captured the attention of people from around the world these days. The G20 summit opens here on Monday, November 18.

🌏 For two days, leaders from 19 countries recognized as the largest economies in the world, representatives from two unions - the European and African Unions, as well as guests (a total of 55 delegations from 40 countries and 15 international organizations are expected) will discuss issues that Brazil, as this year's G20 chair, considers most pressing.

🇷🇺 Russia is represented at the G20 summit by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, appointed by President Vladimir Putin. He arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

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🇷🇺 The Russian Foreign Ministry reminded about Putin's words regarding Russia's position on Western long-range missile strikes deep into Russia.

💬 In September of this year, the President of Russia noted that such a decision by the West would mean direct involvement of NATO countries in the Ukrainian conflict, and consequently, a confrontation with Russia. Moscow will take immediate retaliatory measures against any threats that may come from these countries.

"This will significantly change the very essence and nature of the conflict. It will mean that NATO countries, the USA, and European countries are at war with Russia. If that is the case, then, considering the changes in the essence of this conflict, we will make appropriate decisions based on the threats that will be posed to us," Vladimir Putin stated at that time.

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📪 The New Year’s mail from Santa Claus is starting its work in Moscow.

📨 Children and adults will be able to send messages with their cherished wishes in parks, cultural institutions, shopping centers, and various cultural venues. The city will have more than 150 special mailboxes for letters.

The kindest and most impressive messages will participate in the "Best Letter to Santa Claus" contest.

🎅 Do you already know what to ask Santa Claus for?

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📖 Why do Russians read books?

🇷🇺 The All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion (VTsIOM) recently conducted a survey, asking respondents to name up to two reasons why they read books.

The results were as follows: 57% cited self-development, 40% said they do it for pleasure and entertainment, 23% most often read books for work or study, and 10% fill their free time with reading.

Four out of ten (40%) respondents read fiction in the past week, 37% read news and social media posts, and 34% read professional, scientific, or educational literature. News articles in the media were read by 29% of Russians in the past seven days. 12% of respondents reported that they did not read anything.

❓ How often do you read?

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😍 A typical road in Kamchatka

By the way, Kamchatka has the highest concentration of volcanoes in the world. There are a total of 300, and 29 of them are active.

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🇷🇺 S.V. Lavrov has arrived at the venue for the plenary session of the G20 Summit. The Minister was welcomed by the President of Brazil, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva.

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🎅 Today is the birthday of Russian Ded Moroz!

❄️ Ded Moroz, as a character, came into Russian culture from Slavic folklore, where he is depicted as a winter spirit that brings snow and cold. However, the modern image of Ded Moroz in Russia began to develop in the early 20th century, borrowing traits from various Western figures, such as Santa Claus.

🎁 This character embodies the spirit of celebration, gives gifts to children, and often appears in New Year’s performances and festivities, becoming a symbol of winter celebrations.

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💪 Russia, BRICS, and Traditional Values

📆🇷🇺 The BRICS Forum dedicated to traditional values has kicked off in Moscow.

📌 Today, within the framework of the BRICS Forum "Traditional Values," round tables were held in the State Duma on three main topics: culture, family values, and humanitarian cooperation.

The forum is organized by the International Humanitarian Fund of Zakhar Prilepin with the participation and support of the Russian Book Union, the Parliamentary Union of Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the World Christian Association of Parliamentarians, and the "True Values" Foundation.

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Participants in the discussions included deputies and public figures from Brazil, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, Uganda, and Russia.

The round table on "Traditional Values and Culture" discussed issues of cultural cooperation development among BRICS countries in the field of literature, including the decision to establish a Permanent BRICS Literary Council aimed at enhancing cultural exchanges, studying and promoting literature, popularizing works of contemporary authors, and advocating traditional spiritual values, family values, and national cultures of BRICS countries.

The next round table, "Traditional Values and Family," focused on promoting family in its traditional understanding, advancing traditional values among the younger generation, as well as issues of divorce, shifting roles of fathers and mothers, and modern threats to the existence of the traditional institution of family, that is, the union of a man and a woman.

A decision was made to promote the popularization of family and the advancement of traditional spiritual and moral values among youth.

The first day of the Forum concluded with a round table on "Traditional Values and Humanitarian Cooperation," dedicated to joint volunteer humanitarian programs involving representatives from BRICS countries.

At the round table, it was decided to create a common volunteer platform for BRICS countries and international volunteer teams, as well as to support initiatives related to training, enhancing competencies, and sharing experiences among volunteers and non-profit organizations from BRICS countries.

❗️The result of the Forum's work was the signing of a Declaration on the most pressing issues of preserving traditional spiritual and moral values and strengthening cultural exchange, as well as the approval of specific joint decisions and initiatives.

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