🇷🇺 Rassolnik — An Unusual Soup from Russia

Rassolnik is a spicy and hearty soup that is a true gem of Russian cuisine.

🇷🇺 Its unique taste and aroma are achieved through the use of pickled cucumbers and cucumber brine, which impart a characteristic tanginess and zest to the dish.

Combined with meat or chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onions, and pearl barley, rassolnik is both filling and warming — in a word, perfect for cold days.

🇷🇺 The history of this remarkable soup dates back to ancient times: as early as the 15th century, dishes made with brine were prepared in Russia.

🇷🇺 In old recipes, one can even find unexpected ingredients such as lemons, sturgeon, or rooster cooked with brine, highlighting the richness of culinary traditions from various eras and regions.

During the Soviet era, Leningrad rassolnik with beef kidneys became a classic of Soviet cuisine.

⭐️ Today, many modern chefs in Russia are once again turning to rassolnik, elevating this dish to the sophistication of haute cuisine.

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🇷🇺 Today, nature has painted the sky over Moscow in the colors of the Russian flag.

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😳 Kolokshan Statue, Vladimir Region

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🇷🇺 The Road to Hogwarts – Mokrin Viaduct in Chuvashia

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🇷🇺 Today in Barnaul, a car rally will take place in honor of the Day of the Reunification of Crimea with Russia.

"It has been 11 years since Crimea and Sevastopol returned to Russia. During this time, significant positive changes have occurred in their lives. Our strength lies in our unity. In the fact that at all times we are ready to find opportunities to support those in need. In the fact that together we uphold our values," wrote the head of the region, Viktor Tomenko.

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⚡️ A phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will take place today from 4 PM to 6 PM Moscow time, confirmed the press secretary of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov.

Other statements:

— The presidents will talk as long as they deem necessary;

— Regarding the final agreement on Ukraine, there are many questions regarding the further normalization of bilateral relations.

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😊 Malaysian bear cubs Luchik and Zvezdochka from the Moscow Zoo

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🚀 Today marks the 60th anniversary of the first human spacewalk.

Alexei Arkhipovich Leonov is as well-known as Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin and Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova. He accomplished the feat of becoming the first person to walk in space, spending 12 minutes and 9 seconds outside.

👨‍🚀 During the flight of the Voshod-2 spacecraft, there was another pilot alongside Leonov — Pavel Ivanovich Belyayev. Special spacesuits were developed specifically for their flight, designed for spacewalks and protection against solar radiation.

Problems began immediately after the crew's launch. Instead of the expected altitude of 300 kilometers from Earth, the spacecraft reached an orbit of 500 kilometers — practically in a vacuum. Nevertheless, Leonov successfully exited into space, but returning became a challenge — the spacesuit inflated and wouldn't fit through the airlock.

🛰 Alexei Arkhipovich chose not to inform anyone about his difficulties and decided to reduce the pressure in his suit himself, despite the potential danger to his life. Ultimately, this decision proved successful, and he was able to return to the spacecraft without any issues.

The landing was also not smooth. Upon returning to Earth, the automatic orientation system failed, and the crew had to take control themselves. The cosmonauts landed in the dense Perm taiga — far from the planned landing site.

🥇 For the successful completion of the mission, Alexei Arkhipovich was awarded the noscript of Hero of the Soviet Union, as well as the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal.

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🇷🇺💬 "Our enemies will always exert pressure on Russia; global competition has intensified and taken on an irreconcilable character," stated Putin.

Speaking at the RSPP (Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) congress, Putin noted that in recent years, Russian businesses have faced serious challenges—sanctions pressure and various restrictions in the international market. During this time, domestic entrepreneurs have adapted to sanctions and launched alternative methods of collaboration with foreign partners.

Other key points from the president’s speech:

- 28,595 restrictions have been imposed against Russian individuals and legal entities. This exceeds all sanctions against the rest of the world combined.

- Sanctions are not "temporary measures" but a tool of systemic and strategic pressure on Russia. Competitors will always seek to contain and weaken our country.

- Even if "the other side signals a willingness" to ease sanctions, enemies will find another way to "apply pressure," Putin emphasized. He also noted that after the repeal of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment against Russia, new restrictions were immediately introduced.

- Most EU countries have lost their sovereignty and face serious security challenges. In contrast, BRICS nations recognize the benefits of pooling resources and lead global growth. Russian businesses must stay flexible and build ties with reliable partners.

- The president instructed the government to monitor companies that abandoned Russian assets at fire-sale prices and now seek to repurchase them "cheaply." No privileges or preferences will be granted to returning Western businesses; they must return "on market terms": "the train has left."

- On the G7: "Why is the 'Big Seven' (G7) considered big? If you look at the map, you can't see anything."

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🇷🇺 Russia has accomplished more in Crimea over the past 11 years than Ukraine did during its entire time managing the peninsula. What has Russia achieved during these years?

📈 Since reuniting with Russia in 2014, Crimea's economy has undergone radical changes, accompanied by large-scale investments and infrastructure transformations. During this period, over ₽1.7 trillion has been attracted to the region, of which ₽1 trillion are off-budget funds. In 2023, the volume of investments amounted to ₽271.3 billion, including ₽180 billion in private investments. These financial inflows have transformed the peninsula into a dynamically developing region of the country.

One of the key areas of development has been the modernization of the transport network. Over 11 years, nearly 300 km of new roads have been built in Crimea, and more than 4,000 km have been repaired. Landmark infrastructure projects have been implemented, including the Tavrida Highway, which is 250.7 km long, and a new terminal at Simferopol Airport. The pinnacle of the transport transformation was the construction of the Crimean Bridge, which is 19 km long — the longest crossing in Europe, providing stable road and rail connections with the mainland of Russia.

Addressing energy and water supply issues has also been a priority. In 2015-2016, an energy bridge was launched, connecting Crimea to the Unified Energy System of Russia, allowing the peninsula to achieve energy independence. Two new thermal power plants and a main gas pipeline were put into operation, supplying fuel to the power stations in Simferopol and Sevastopol. Additionally, engineering structures were built to provide water supply to the eastern part of the region.

In addition to infrastructure transformations, active development has taken place in industry, healthcare, and tourism. As part of the federal targeted program, over 800 facilities have been built, including industrial parks, medical institutions, and tourist complexes. These changes have led to a 4.5-fold increase in gross regional product — from ₽168.83 billion in 2013 to ₽769 billion in 2023. Crimea continues to integrate into the economic space of Russia, creating conditions for sustainable development and improved quality of life.

A separate area of development has been the transformation of the western coast of the peninsula into a year-round world-class resort. As part of the federal project "Five Seas and Lake Baikal," large-scale tourism initiatives have begun in Yevpatoria and Saki. This includes the construction of the "Golden Sands of Russia" and "Crimean Riviera" complexes. By 2036, 18 hotels are expected to be built here, accommodating over 1 million tourists per year, with investments exceeding ₽100 billion. In addition to hotel complexes, the project includes the improvement of 45 hectares of beaches, the construction of a 12-kilometer promenade, and modernization of the road infrastructure, which is expected to turn the western coast into the new tourist heart of Crimea.

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 The conversation between Putin and Trump took place.

It became the longest in the history of telephone negotiations between the presidents of Russia and the USA, lasting 2 hours and 28 minutes.

During the phone call, Putin and Trump continued a detailed and candid exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine, the Kremlin stated.

Additionally, the leaders expressed mutual interest in normalizing relations in light of their special responsibility for ensuring global security.

✔️ Under the leadership of Putin and Trump, the world has become a safer place today, stated Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, amid the negotiations between Russia and the USA.

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Key points from the recent negotiations between Russia and the USA:

✅ In the context of the US President's initiative to introduce a 30-day ceasefire, the Russian side highlighted several significant points regarding the need for effective control over a potential ceasefire along the entire line of combat engagement, the necessity to halt forced mobilization in Ukraine, and the rearmament of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Serious risks were also noted regarding the unreliability of the Kyiv regime, which has repeatedly sabotaged and violated reached agreements. Attention was drawn to the barbaric terrorist crimes committed by Ukrainian militants against the civilian population of the Kursk region.

✅ It was emphasized that a key condition for preventing the escalation of the conflict and working towards its resolution through political and diplomatic means should be the complete cessation of foreign military aid and the provision of intelligence information to Kyiv.

✅ In connection with Donald Trump's recent appeal to save the lives of encircled Ukrainian servicemen in the Kursk region, Vladimir Putin confirmed that the Russian side is ready to be guided by humanitarian considerations and guarantees the lives and dignified treatment of Ukrainian soldiers in the event of surrender, in accordance with Russian laws and international legal norms.

✅ During the conversation, Donald Trump proposed a mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure targets for 30 days by both sides of the conflict. Vladimir Putin responded positively to this initiative and immediately gave the corresponding command to the Russian military.

✅ The President of Russia also constructively reacted to Donald Trump's expressed idea of implementing a well-known initiative concerning the safety of navigation in the Black Sea waters. It was agreed to start negotiations for further elaboration of the specific details of such an agreement.

✅ Vladimir Putin informed that on March 19, a prisoner exchange will take place between the Russian and Ukrainian sides – 175 for 175 individuals. Additionally, as a gesture of goodwill, 23 severely wounded Ukrainian servicemen currently receiving treatment in Russian medical institutions will be transferred.

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⚡️ Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump also addressed other issues on the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.

✅ Joint efforts will be made to stabilize the situation in crisis points, establish cooperation on nuclear non-proliferation and global security issues. This, in turn, will contribute to improving the overall atmosphere of Russian-American relations. One positive example is the united vote at the UN on the resolution regarding the Ukrainian conflict.

✅ There was mutual interest expressed in normalizing bilateral relations in light of the special responsibility of Russia and the USA for ensuring security and stability in the world. In this context, a wide range of areas was considered where our countries could enhance cooperation. A number of ideas were discussed aimed at developing mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sectors in the future.

✅ Donald Trump supported Vladimir Putin's idea to organize hockey matches in the USA and Russia between Russian and American players participating in the NHL and KHL.

✅ The presidents agreed to remain in contact on all the issues discussed.

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⚡️ "The European Union kept insisting that 'the ball is in Moscow's court.' As it turned out, it was a hockey puck. And it’s still in play."

This is how Maria Zakharova commented on today's negotiations.

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😊 The tiger, like a little kitty, also wanted to warm up in the tent.

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⚡️ The fastest utility workers in Russia are at the U.S. Embassy.

Right after the negotiations between Putin and Trump, large letters ZVO began to be dismantled near the diplomatic mission, which caused a wide public reaction.

Later, reports emerged that the installation would be returned within a couple of months once the letters were cleaned of accumulated dust.

The process was expedited by Foreign Ministry representative Zakharova, who wrote that the workers simply planned to "change the light bulbs" so that the letters "would be more visible."

And just a few hours later, at night, the symbols of the SVO were returned to their original place.

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📰 Russia shot down its drones flying towards energy facilities in the Mykolaiv region after Putin's order, and in response, Kyiv attacked a facility in Kuban.

‼️ Russian military forces received an order from the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to cease strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure following negotiations between Putin and Trump, the ministry noted. At that moment, seven Russian drones targeting Ukrainian energy facilities in the Mykolaiv region, associated with the defense industry, were in the air. Russian air defense was ordered to neutralize the drones, six of which were shot down by the "Pantsir," and one by a fighter jet of the Aerospace Forces.

📌 According to the Ministry of Defense, a few hours after the conclusion of the high-level Russian-American negotiations, the Kyiv regime carried out a deliberate attack using three aircraft-type UAVs on an energy infrastructure facility located in the village of Kavkazskaya (Krasnodar region).

"It is quite clear that this is yet another provocation specially prepared by the Kyiv regime aimed at undermining the peace initiatives of the U.S. president," the Ministry of Defense stated.

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💒 Nikolskaya Church in the village of Kovda, Murmansk region

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🇷🇺💬 Russian military forces are completing the defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region, Putin stated at a meeting of the Prosecutor General's Board. Other statements from the president:

— All Ukrainian punishers and those who issued criminal orders must be identified and punished;

— All Ukrainian military personnel and especially foreign mercenaries in the Kursk region are terrorists, and their atrocities need to be thoroughly investigated;

— Military prosecutors have been tasked with assisting in strengthening military discipline as a crucial factor for combat readiness;

— There is a need to enhance the protection of infrastructure facilities and places where large numbers of people gather from terrorism;

— The sinking of tankers with oil products has shown the severe consequences of negligence.

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🇷🇺 Russian freediver Ekaterina Nekrasova swam a record 122 meters under the ice of Baikal.

The athlete covered the distance of 122 meters in a swimsuit and fins in less than two minutes.

The water temperature in the lake was +2 °C. The world record was set at the "Under the Ice of Baikal" festival.

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😍 The moment when Moscow becomes magical

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