🛬 The President of Russia has arrived in Kazakhstan on a state visit, where he was greeted at the aircraft's steps by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

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🇷🇺🇰🇿 An official meeting ceremony took place at the Akorda residence, where the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, was welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The heads of the two states introduced the members of their delegations. The national anthems of Russia and Kazakhstan were played.

✍️ The state visit of the Russian leader will last for two days. It is planned that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will hold negotiations at the Akorda residence, following which they will sign a joint statement on deepening strategic partnership in the context of the new global order.

In addition, the leaders will address the participants of the forum of the regions of the two countries via video link, which is ongoing in Ufa.

On Thursday, Vladimir Putin will attend a meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.

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🎉☃️ Over 4,500 light installations will adorn Moscow for the New Year and Christmas holidays.

The work will be completed by December 1st.

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🇷🇺📈 The number of students from Africa is increasing in Russia.

🎓 For the next academic year, more than 4,800 quotas have been allocated for education from African countries — this is twice as many as in the year before last and slightly more than this year.

During the admissions campaign for the 2024–2025 academic year, over 14,000 applications were submitted by African candidates.

🌍 The majority of applications for studying at Russian universities came from applicants from Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Mali, and Chad.

The most popular fields of study are "Medicine," "Economics," and "Software Engineering."

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💻 Bashkir Hachiko

🥺 The dog Belka has been waiting for her drowned owner for the fourth day in Bashkiria.

On November 24, a cyclist, trying to take a shortcut, fell through the ice on the Ufa River and drowned. Rescuers were only able to find and recover his bicycle.

The search for the man continues — divers are exploring the riverbed at depths of over 7 meters.

⌛️ Meanwhile, the dog remains at the site of the tragedy, and all attempts by relatives to take her home have been in vain.

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🇷🇺🇰🇿 During a meeting with Tokayev, Putin stated that the relations between Moscow and Astana are developing dynamically.

"We are both friends and maintain business relations. Everything is indeed developing in the most dynamic and positive way, and we are in constant contact," said the Russian leader.

📈 The President of the Russian Federation noted that Russia remains one of Kazakhstan's largest trade and economic partners. Last year, the trade turnover amounted to $28.5 billion. "It is growing, with substantial investments — $13 billion into the Kazakh economy," added the President of Russia.

The President of the Russian Federation also stated that Moscow values the development of humanitarian ties with Kazakhstan through civil societies and educational organizations.

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🎄 The New Year’s fair on Red Square and the GUM ice rink will open on December 6.

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🇷🇺⛰ The ascent of tours through the snowy mountains of Ossetia resembles one of the locations from «The Hobbit»

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📸 Viktor Tsoi is riding on a bus from his apartment concert in 1986.

It was that simple to meet a musician on public transport!

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🇷🇺🇰🇿 Russia and Kazakhstan are connected by a partnership not just in words, but in deeds, as once again confirmed by Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

💬 Yesterday, the leaders held full-format negotiations in Astana. A wide range of issues was discussed at the highest level - from economics to politics and international problems.

✍️ As a result, a joint statement by the presidents on deepening strategic partnership in the context of the new global order was signed, as well as agreements on various directions.

📌 It can be asserted that preparations for Putin's arrival in Astana were thorough. The day before, images of the fluttering Russian flag were displayed on media screens set up along the avenues.

Kazakhstan has been and remains a reliable strategic partner of Russia.

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🇰🇿 The CSTO summit is starting in Astana.

🇷🇺 In the context of the acute conflict between Russia and the West, Moscow and its allies in the post-Soviet space will work to reduce the number of threats in their areas of strategic interest.

📑 One of the main decisions at the summit will be the approval of a new Eurasian strategy, within which a program for securing the border with Afghanistan will be adopted to ensure the security of Central Asia.

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🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin spoke at the CSTO meeting — including about the "Oreshnik"

💬 Vladimir Putin addressed the CSTO summit today and informed his colleagues about the current situation in the special military operation zone and new Russian weapons. In particular, he stated that the General Staff and the Ministry of Defense are currently selecting targets for the "Oreshnik" in Ukraine.

Key statements from the president:

✅ Russia will respond to continued attacks on its territory with Western long-range missiles, including using the "Oreshnik";

✅ Russia will continue testing the "Oreshnik" in response to enemy actions;

✅ The Russian air-launched missile X-101 significantly outperforms Western cruise missiles, such as the Storm Shadow;

✅ Russia produces 10 times more long-range missiles than all NATO countries combined;

✅ In 2025, the production of Russian long-range missiles will increase by another 25-30%;

✅ The "Iskander" is equivalent to all three modifications of the ATACMS, with the Russian system having an even greater range;

✅ In recent days, Russia has used 100 missiles of various classes and 460 strike drones against Ukraine;

✅ Analogues of the "Oreshnik" will not appear abroad anytime soon;

✅ Russia’s hypersonic systems have no analogues in the world, and their production is being ramped up;

✅ Authorities in Kyiv have no right to issue orders to the Ukrainian armed forces.

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📰 Following the session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, a package of documents was signed.

📑 One of them is a Statement in connection with the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.

Our sacred duty as states that defeated Nazism is to preserve the truth about our common struggle to liberate the world from Nazism for current and future generations, and to prevent the resurgence of ideologies of hatred, extremism, and discrimination based on ethnicity, race, or religion, as well as other inhumane acts.

🌐 The CSTO Collective Security Council categorically rejected and condemned any attempts to rewrite history and revise the historical significance of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. They expressed firm disapproval of attempts to distort the outcomes of World War II and to place equal responsibility for its outbreak on Nazi criminals and the countries of the Anti-Hitler Coalition.

📌 Taking into account the tragic lessons of the past, the participants emphasized the need for collective efforts to find answers to modern challenges and to prevent new global conflicts. Genuine security must be based on the principles of international law and constructive cooperation, ensuring the equality of interests of all states.

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🇷🇺 Key statements by Vladimir Putin during his communication with the media following the state visit to Kazakhstan and the CSTO summit:

✅ Armenia has not yet announced its withdrawal from the CSTO and supports all the documents of the organization's summit. Putin believes that Armenia's current attitude towards the CSTO is dictated by domestic political issues and the situation in Karabakh.

✅ Russia considers it pointless to strike small targets with a hypersonic missile, as it is like "using a cannon to shoot at sparrows." Putin also confirmed that Russia could use the "Oreshnik" for strikes on decision-making centers in Kyiv.

✅ Putin compared the power of the "Oreshnik" to that of a meteorite. The damage it inflicts is very serious, affecting targets at a depth of 3-4 fortified floors down.

✅ The Ukrainian Armed Forces have already attacked Russia twice with ATACMS missiles after the use of the "Oreshnik." According to the president, the damage is minimal, but it does exist.

✅ Russia will not allow Kyiv to acquire nuclear weapons. If Ukraine obtains nuclear weapons, we will use all available means of destruction that Russia has.

✅ Putin noted that the transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine by anyone would constitute a violation of non-proliferation commitments.

✅ Russia is ready for negotiations on Ukraine on the previous terms.

✅ The situation with the ruble exchange rate is generally under control, and there is certainly no reason to panic.

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🎄 It may seem strange, how can the New Year be old? But such a holiday exists in Russia.

📆 It all comes down to the difference between the Julian calendar, which Russia followed until 1918, and the modern Gregorian calendar.

The difference between them is exactly 14 days, which is why the Old New Year is unofficially celebrated in Russia on the night of January 13th to 14th.

☦️ By the way, the Russian Orthodox Church did not agree with the Bolsheviks' decision to switch to the "new style" in 1918, which is why Christmas is celebrated in Russia on January 7th today, instead of December 25th as in Catholic countries.

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🍻 Struggle Against Alcohol in the Vologda Region

🇷🇺 Deputies of the local Legislative Assembly of the Vologda Region have passed a law that restricts the retail sale of alcohol in the region to two hours from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on weekdays.

The law is set to take effect on March 1, 2025.

🕗 On Saturdays and Sundays, as well as during the New Year holidays, Defender of the Fatherland Day, International Women's Day, and Victory Day, alcohol will be available for purchase from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

However, this law does not apply to restaurants and bars.

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🔥 Kaliningrad Region, Russia

The Curonian Spit is 80% covered by forests. Only along the coast stretch multi-kilometer sandy beaches.

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📸 Nikolai Starostin and Gérard Philipe at the Dynamo Stadium before the friendly match between the national teams of France and the USSR in 1955.

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🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin's state visit to Kazakhstan has concluded.

The most interesting event was the CSTO summit on the second day.

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