😀 Ded Moroz was spotted in Kazan as he climbed onto the roof of one of the houses with gifts.

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 A conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and elected U.S. President Donald Trump is not currently being prepared. As stated by the press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, there have been no initiatives from Washington so far.

“At least, maybe until the inauguration, and then we will see,” added the Kremlin representative.

📌 Let us remind you that even before the U.S. presidential elections, Trump promised that if he won, he would call Putin to discuss the resolution of the situation in Ukraine.

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🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the plenary session of the international conference on artificial intelligence and machine learning, “Artificial Intelligence Journey 2024,” which is taking place in Moscow from December 11 to 13.

🌎 The event features developers and business representatives from Russia, China, the United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, and other countries.

👀 The conference has already established itself as one of the most authoritative and anticipated international events in the field of science and technology. According to the organizers, millions of citizens, both from Russia and abroad, are following the discussions and presentations online.

✉️ In his speech, Vladimir Putin noted that the pace of significant changes in the world continues to accelerate, and in order to effectively respond to challenges, it is necessary to propose innovative and unconventional solutions.

⚡️ The President also emphasized that artificial intelligence has a significant impact on engineering, opening up new opportunities for robotics and the creation of unmanned vehicles. He added that the sanctions imposed on the Russian economy are driving the search for creative solutions and the development of new technologies.

🇷🇺 Russia must become a global leader not only in the creation but also in the scale of application of artificial intelligence in all areas of life.

💬 The creation of digital platforms with generative artificial intelligence across various sectors should be ready by 2030, the president stated.

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🇷🇺🪖 December 11th in Russia is the Day of Remembrance for Russian Soldiers who died in Chechnya.

🕯️ This day is dedicated to the battles fought and the losses suffered by the Russian armed forces during the conflicts in Chechnya, particularly on the first day of the First Chechen War - December 11, 1994.

The First Chechen War began with the aim of restoring constitutional order in Chechnya and combating terrorist groups. It lasted for a year and a half and ended in August 1996 with the peaceful Khasavyurt agreements.

However, the terrorist threat did not subside as a result of the war, and in 1999, the Second Chechen War began, which continued until 2009.

The outcomes of the two wars resulted in a achieved peace in the Chechen Republic, as well as an end to the rampant crime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking in the Caucasus.

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🥶 Tired of winter landscapes?

🪷🇷🇺 Take a look at the Lotus Valley in the Krasnodar Krai – a natural gem of southern Russia, where you can enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature.

☝️ This is definitely a place to visit next summer!

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🇷🇺 The President's workday continues: Vladimir Putin is holding a video conference with members of the Government.

The main topic of discussion is the development of the coal industry. At the beginning of the meeting, a number of current issues are being addressed. The first is a unified service for issuing licenses and permits through the government services portal.

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🥹 The main New Year tree of the country has been delivered to the Moscow Kremlin.

🚚 The beautiful fir tree arrived from the Shchyolkovsky urban district of the Moscow region. The festive convoy passed through the Spassky Gates to Cathedral Square, where the 25-meter tree will be installed. The installation and decoration are scheduled for the 20th of December.

🎅 The delivery was not handled by an ordinary driver, but by none other than Father Frost himself.

📆 The tradition of installing a live fir tree in the Kremlin dates back to 1996. For a while, it was replaced by an artificial substitute. Since 2007, the tree has been consistently brought from the forests of the Moscow region.

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😍 New Year’s Moscow looks like a fairy tale.

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Travel by Russian citizens to the USA and a number of other countries for private or official reasons carries serious risks amid the escalating confrontation in Russian-American relations. This was warned by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

‼️ According to her, Russians have long been targets of American intelligence agencies. Recently, there has been a frequent practice of fraudulent schemes to lure Russian citizens abroad, especially those against whom American authorities have any claims, including political ones.

💬 Zakharova explained that individuals can be lured under the guise of invitations or under the pretext of attractive commercial or tourist offers, followed by detention and expulsion into American jurisdiction.

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Manul kitten from Novosibirsk Zoo learns to put its paws on its tail for warmth

Video by: https://vk.com/id447839222

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❤️ According to the weather: A Snow Maiden was spotted on a paddleboard in St. Petersburg.

😁 New Year can not only rush in but also float in!

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😅 A quest featuring Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin is gaining popularity on the internet, offering a chance to win an apartment in Moscow: "Catch Sobyanin — and in 2025, you'll have your own apartment in the capital!"

😂 However, it's not that simple. As soon as there's a chance to catch him, a message appears on the screen: "HA-HA, you can't catch me..."

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💬🇷🇺 Dmitry Medvedev commented on the conditions under which negotiations between Russia and Ukraine with the participation of the United States could be possible.

🇺🇸 Washington can help achieve a resolution in Ukraine, as it is the U.S. and Europe that support Kyiv, believes the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

“If the future American administration is genuinely committed to resolving this crisis, they can achieve it for one simple reason: the Kyiv regime exists as long as it receives military and financial support from across the ocean and from several European countries. If America decides to engage in resolving the crisis rather than feeding the gods of war, it can do so,” Medvedev said.

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🇷🇺🎖 Vladimir Putin awarded the highest state honors of the Russian Federation at the Kremlin.

✍️ Among those honored with orders, medals, and honorary noscripts are representatives of public and religious organizations, state officials, journalists, teachers and mentors, renowned artists and composers, as well as healthcare, industry, and agriculture workers.

The event takes place on Constitution Day: at the beginning of his speech, the President congratulated citizens on this state holiday.

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🇷🇺 Today, December 12th, marks Constitution Day of the Russian Federation.

📖 It was on this day in 1993 that the fundamental law of the country—the Constitution of the Russian Federation—was adopted in a nationwide vote.

🚩 Prior to this, three constitutions were adopted in the USSR—in 1924, 1936, and 1977.

In connection with the holiday, there is a tradition: schoolchildren who turn 14 years old receive their passports of the Russian Federation on this day—the main document in a citizen's life.

By the way, from 1994 to 2004, December 12th was a public holiday for the entire country.

😄 We wouldn't mind an extra day off before the New Year celebrations either.

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🇷🇺🖼 "Burlaki on the Volga" is a famous painting by the Russian artist Ilya Repin, created between 1870 and 1873. It is one of the most significant works of Russian realism and one of the iconic canvases reflecting the complex social realities of its time.

🚤 The painting depicts a group of burlaks—workers who are pulling a barge along the Volga River. Burlaks were typically peasants who worked in fishing. This scene emphasizes the hard labor and hardships faced by ordinary people. The faces of the burlaks express fatigue and despair. The contrast between the physical toil and the beautiful, serene landscape of the Volga creates a powerful emotional impact.

🎨 The painting "Burlaki on the Volga" continues to be a subject of study in art universities and museums. It has inspired many artists and writers, including Maxim Gorky and Anton Chekhov, and continues to evoke interest and admiration from viewers around the world.

The painting is housed in the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg.

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🐑 There’s an addition to Grandfather Frost's estate in Veliky Ustyug — a baby Welsh sheep.

🥹 Isn’t it wonderful?

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