🇷🇺 President of Russia Vladimir Putin met with the employees of the support fund for participants of the special military operation "Defenders of the Fatherland" and their wards — the widows and wives of the soldiers involved in the operation, ahead of International Women's Day on March 8.

During the meeting, Putin supported the idea of combat veteran Svetlana Grishanova to create a unified support standard for families of special operation participants across all regions. The regions of the Russian Federation, in turn, will complement this standard based on their capabilities and specific needs.

What else the president stated:

— Specialists should provide psychological support to the relatives of the injured and deceased soldiers from the first days;

— On Macron: "There are still people in the world who want to return to the times of Napoleon's invasion; they forget how that ended";

— All the mistakes of our enemies begin with underestimating the character of the Russian people and representatives of Russian culture;

— Kyiv, in its attempt to assassinate Metropolitan Tikhon, has "reached the priests," even though they are not at war with anyone.

💐 After the meeting with the employees and wards of the "Defenders of the Fatherland" fund, Vladimir Putin personally handed flowers to all the participants and took a commemorative photo.

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😅 Florists have started making bouquets out of shashlik for International Women's Day on March 8.

Would you be happy to receive such a bouquet?

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🏙 Spring is welcomed on Novy Arbat.

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🔥 Vivid footage of molten metal pouring in Tula.

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🤯 Today, men are literally storming the flower markets, where everyone has come to buy bouquets for their ladies on March 8th.

Huge lines have formed at the entrance to the market. The administration even set up barriers and increased security measures.

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🇷🇺💬 Nuclear disarmament is impossible without Europe, said Peskov, commenting on Trump's words about the need to get rid of nuclear weapons.

"This topic is on the agenda. Dialogue between Russia and the USA on arms control is necessary in terms of the interests of the countries and international security. It is impossible to abstract from European nuclear arsenals in this dialogue. The relevance is even higher now, considering Macron's recent statements. Some European states have rushed to support this idea. European nuclear arsenals cannot be ignored during such contacts," said the president's press secretary.

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😍 In the run-up to March 8th, GUM is filled with incredible beauty.

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‼️ The transfer by Britain of assets belonging to Russia to Ukraine is a gross violation of international law, said Volodin. Russia has every reason to confiscate British property in Russia.

The English will have to return to Russia what they are currently "generously distributing."

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😁 "You’re such a pain, get out of here! Go on, scram!" commanded Natalia, an employee of the Northern Hydrometeorological Service (UGMS), without hesitation, to drive off a polar bear that had been pilfering fish on Golomyanny Island.

The predator had apparently raided the supplies before, but this time, it faced resistance: local dogs rushed to the station keeper’s aid, chasing the lumbering intruder away until their total "victory."

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🧀 Glazed cheese curds are a favorite sweet treat among Russian children!

A glazed cheese curd is a small dessert consisting of a cottage cheese filling coated in a sweet glaze, typically chocolate or vanilla.

🚩 The history of glazed cheese curds dates back to Soviet times, when they became an affordable and delicious treat for both kids and adults.

😀 The exact inventor of the glazed cheese curd remains unknown. It is only known that it appeared in the 1930s, and its recipe was kept secret.

Glazed cheese curds are often served with tea or coffee and are perfect for an on-the-go snack. You can find them in stores nationwide, as well as in cafés and markets.

💪 Fun fact: This dessert isn’t just tasty but also nutritious—it contains cottage cheese, making it a source of protein and calcium.

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🇺🇸 “Putin did not want to start the conflict in Ukraine,” Donald Trump stated.

🇷🇺 During his interaction with journalists, Trump claimed that, in his view, the Russian president was not seeking military confrontation. He also emphasized that it is “far easier for him to deal with Moscow than with Ukraine.”

💬 “Honestly, it’s getting harder and harder for me to deal with Ukraine. And they don’t have the cards. They don’t have the cards. As you know, we’re meeting in Saudi Arabia early next week. I believe that, in terms of reaching a final settlement, it might be easier to deal with Russia—which is surprising because they hold all the cards,” Trump declared.

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🏵 Every man wants to make his ladies happy on March 8th.

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😍 Russia, such fairy-tale views open up from the Torgashinsky Ridge.

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🇷🇺💐 Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin congratulated all women on International Women's Day, March 8.

"We know that much in life depends on you, on your talents, creative energy, love, and the utmost responsibility with which you approach any task. We always admire your beauty, tenderness, and charm. May you be happy with those who are dear to you," the president said in his congratulatory speech.

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🇷🇺Police in Novokuznetsk creatively congratulated women on March 8th.

Patrol cars were arranged in the shape of the number 8, while the inspectors formed the word "MARCH."

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🐼 The Moscow Zoo congratulated panda Katyusha on International Women's Day.

☺️ She clearly enjoyed the flowers.

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🐸 The Frog Princess is a Russian folk tale that tells the story of a magical frog who turns out to be a cursed princess.

📔 The plot revolves around a king who gives his three sons a task: to shoot arrows in different directions, and wherever the arrow lands, they will find their bride. The youngest son, Prince Ivan, finds his arrow by a swamp, where it is picked up by a frog. Despite his brothers' mockery, Ivan marries the frog, who turns out to be the enchanted Vasilisa the Wise.

Vasilisa the Wise possesses magical abilities and performs complex tasks for the king, such as baking bread or weaving a carpet, while Ivan burns her frog skin to free her from the curse. However, this action causes Vasilisa to disappear, and Ivan embarks on a long and dangerous journey to find her and defeat the evil Koshchei the Deathless, who holds her captive.

The tale concludes with the triumph of good over evil, and Prince Ivan reunites with Vasilisa the Wise. This story highlights themes of loyalty, love, overcoming trials, and the importance of inner beauty and wisdom.

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✨ March 8 is not just about flowers and congratulations. International Women's Day emerged in the early 20th century and had a vibrant socio-political tone. A bit of history:

🇺🇸 The starting point is considered to be the women's march that took place on this day in New York City in 1908. The participants—suffragists—demanded the right to vote and advocated for equal rights with men.

In 1920, women in the United States gained the right to vote. Over time, the paths of activists diverged. Feminists continued to fight for new rights, while conservative women advocated for the preservation of the current order and even opposed the right to vote.

🇷🇺 In Russia, the holiday was first celebrated in 1913—on March 2. In St. Petersburg, a "Scientific Morning on the Women's Question" took place. However, it gained much greater significance later. In 1917, March 8 (according to the new calendar) coincided with the beginning of the February Revolution.

🚩 In the USSR, the holiday was assigned a familiar date. It was associated with the glorification of the image of the Soviet woman: a worker and a mother. Notably, March 8 was declared a non-working day only in 1965.

🇮🇷 In Muslim countries, the situation developed differently. For example, in Iran, the first women's demonstration took place in 1979—after the Islamic Revolution. The participants protested against changes in rights, particularly the introduction of mandatory hijab wearing.

📌 Today, the holiday has transformed, but its original echoes remain. For instance, in Yekaterinburg, activists planned to hold a rally for women's rights and against domestic violence. They were detained but later released.

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😎 This is not Japan, this is Russia!!!

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