💪 They managed ships and commanded men when the world had yet to know the word "feminism."

🇷🇺 While in central Russia in the 18th and 19th centuries women were "sitting on the benches," something unimaginable was happening in the Russian North!

Can you imagine, a husband goes off to fish for 7 months, and his wife in the meantime...

🚤 Became the captain of the ship. Vessels would arrive in Arkhangelsk where the entire crew was made up of women! By the early 20th century, 30% of the ships and schooners in the Arkhangelsk province belonged to women.

👀 She commanded everything and everyone. The "Bolshukha" (the eldest woman in the household) was so influential that even a returning husband dared not contradict her.

🤝 She concluded international deals. Trading with foreign merchants? No problem! Some wives knew languages and could charm even the stingiest English merchant. And this was at a time when most noblewomen could only embroider!

💰 She earned as much as men. After Peter's Day, every participant in the fishing collective received the same share as the men.

🛠️ She handled all the "male" work. From repairing roofs to managing boats.

🤯 She had a fiery character. Gentle with her family, but a hurricane at the markets. As eyewitnesses wrote: "In disputes, the Pomor women were downright ferocious!"

🚫 She never complained about her husband. Complaining about one's spouse was considered the height of impropriety. Besides, what was there to complain about when he was gone for six months?

💅 She dressed as if it were her last money. Pearls, gold trim, expensive fabrics... all on a woman who had just pulled in nets full of fish an hour ago!

If you think your job is too hard — remember the Pomor woman. Could you live even a week of such a life?

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🎧 This is what Kazan sounds like

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🍰 "Napoleon" — A Russian Cake in Honor of the French Emperor

Almost everyone in Russia knows the "Napoleon" cake. Layers of puff pastry held together with custard cream, topped with crumbled cake scraps and powdered sugar — this treat is beloved by many Russians.

🇮🇹🇫🇷 The roots of this dessert trace back to Italy and France, where a similar dessert called "Mille-feuille" has long been a classic.

However, the cake’s history in Russia is far more intriguing. It began in 1912, when Russia celebrated the 100th anniversary of its victory over Napoleon in the Patriotic War of 1812.

🇷🇺 According to one version, Russian pastry chefs created a dessert resembling the French emperor’s tricorne hat. The puff pastry layers were sprinkled with crumbs, symbolizing the snow on the Borodino battlefield. As you might guess, the cake was named "Napoleon."

Thus, a cake named after an emperor who fought against the Russian Empire won over Russians’ hearts.

🇷🇺 During Soviet times, "Napoleon" grew even more popular due to simplified recipes and greater accessibility. Custard was made with flour instead of eggs, and margarine replaced butter.

🍓 Today, "Napoleon" is a frequent guest at Russian holiday tables. Some variations include condensed milk, nuts, or berries.

And there you have Bonaparte’s legacy in modern Russia!

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🇷🇺 The majestic Peterhof

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☀️ Morning fog in Nizhny Novgorod

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⚡️ The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) blew up the gas distribution station "Sudzha." As a result, the facility sustained significant damage.

The investigation by Russia established that on March 20, militants from the AFU, who illegally invaded Russian territory, carried out a targeted explosion at the gas distribution station.

This gas measurement station was part of the largest transit corridor for the supply of Russian gas to the EU.

📌 As noted earlier by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, the Kyiv regime has already violated the ceasefire proposed by the United States by attacking a Russian energy facility. The question now is how Washington will deal with the "mad terrorist scum."

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🇷🇺🇦🇲 Pashinyan instructed all government agencies to restore ties with their colleagues from Russia and to participate in joint events, Armenian media reported the day before.

However, Peskov stated that, in fact, relations between Moscow and Yerevan have not been interrupted and cannot be interrupted.

"Armenia is a friendly country for us, a sovereign state, but we have a lot in common both bilaterally and historically, culturally, and in terms of our joint participation in such an important integration association as the Eurasian Economic Union," the press secretary of the Russian president clarified.

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😍 The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, this is what it looks like inside.

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⚡️ Putin had a phone conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

During the phone call, the leaders expressed concern over the resumption of hostilities in the Gaza Strip and emphasized the importance of ensuring the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria.

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🌊 Can Baikal talk?

🎵 The ice here doesn’t just crack; it sounds, vibrates, and hums, creating a soundscape reminiscent of a fantastic soundtrack. Some people are frightened by these sounds, while others feel chills, and for some, this "whisper of Baikal" is calming.

Baikal can talk because of the constant movement of the ice. During the day, it expands under the sun, and at night, it contracts from the cold, causing cracks to spread for kilometers. Sound waves travel through the ice faster than in the air, creating these unusual effects.

If you ever find yourself on Baikal in winter, try approaching a crack, pressing your ear to the ice, and listening to how the lake speaks.

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🥗 Vinaigrette – a bright and healthy salad of Russian cuisine

This cold salad is famous for its rich flavor, vibrant colors, and healthy ingredients.

🔪 The base of vinaigrette consists of boiled vegetables: beets, potatoes, carrots, as well as pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut, and green peas. All of these are diced and dressed with vegetable oil, which makes the taste particularly soft and pleasant.

The name of the salad comes from the French word "vinaigrette," meaning vinegar dressing. Its history dates back to the 19th century when, under the influence of European traditions, combined vegetable dishes began to appear in Russia.

👨🏻‍🍳🇫🇷 According to legend, a French chef was intrigued by a liquid with a vinegar smell that Russian cooks poured over a salad made of beets, cucumbers, and game, and he asked, "Vinaigre?" The Russian cooks agreed with him and started using the name "vinaigrette."

Interestingly, vinaigrette was originally a popular dish among the nobility, but over time it became a true folk delicacy. During the Soviet era, it became firmly established in everyday meals and became significantly more accessible: instead of partridges and other rarities, potatoes began to be added.

❄️ Today, vinaigrette remains an integral part of Russian cuisine. It is especially popular in winter when fresh vegetables are less available, and its health benefits help maintain immunity. It is served as an appetizer or a side dish, and during fasting days, it becomes a full-fledged main course.

By the way, the word "vinaigrette" also has another meaning – a jumble, a mixture of heterogeneous items. In principle, this is what this Russian salad is!

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❄️ Altai Cold Pole – Kurai

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‼️ The terrorist attack at "Crocus City Hall" was planned and organized by the intelligence services of a hostile state with the aim of destabilizing the situation in Russia, reported Svetlana Petrenko, the official representative of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, following the investigation.

The organization of the terrorist act involved six citizens from Central Asia, some of whom are operating under aliases. They are currently abroad, which is why they have been arrested in absentia and placed on the wanted list.

They recruited four perpetrators of the attack and organized their training abroad.

As of now, investigative actions have been completed with 19 accused individuals who are in custody. Those who assisted the perpetrators and supervised them have been brought to criminal responsibility.

📆 The terrorist attack at "Crocus City Hall" occurred on March 22, 2024.

🕯 The attack resulted in 145 casualties. Some of them were killed by the terrorists, while many were unable to escape the building due to the fire. Another 550 individuals sustained various injuries.

🥀 Since the tragedy, the hall has been surrounded by a construction fence and is not operational. Nearby, there is an improvised memorial with wreaths.

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⚡️ The central issue of the Ukrainian conflict in the U.S. is considered to be the status of the regions that joined Russia and their recognition by the international community — this refers to Donbas and Crimea.

There were referendums held, and the overwhelming majority of people indicated that they wanted to be under Russian law.

🇺🇸 Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the issue of land division in Ukraine is being discussed right now. He specifically highlighted the "wonderful interaction" with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The head of the White House claims that "the outlines of a deal" have already begun to take shape.

📌 Let us remind you that Moscow has repeatedly emphasized that Russia does not intend to make territorial concessions. According to Vladimir Putin, the country does not need anything that does not belong to it, but it will not give up what it considers its own.

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🕯 Today, a Memorial was opened in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack at "Crocus."

The black granite monument features white cranes — a symbol of mourning and tragedy.

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🩵 Basegi Nature Reserve, Perm Krai

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✈️🇷🇺 Su-34 Crew Performs Belly Landing for the First Time and Survives Unharmed

The cause of the landing was a mechanical failure, but both pilots are alive and unharmed. "The aircraft remained fully intact in the end—glory to Russian steelworkers!" wrote public channels, praising the crew’s skill.

While still in the air, the crew jettisoned the navigator’s side canopy to ensure they could exit the plane after landing, as the standard exit was blocked by an undeployed landing gear.

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🚀 Monument to the Soyuz Launch Vehicle at the Samara Space Museum and Exhibition Center

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⚡️ The Canadian Ambassador to Russia, Sarah Taylor, visited the "Motherland Calls" monument in St. Petersburg to turn it into a "mocking performance" on social media, said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

"Our best offering to the dead is the truth. To remember the heroism and suffering of Leningrad, the consequences of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and Yalta, in order to learn from history, not to distort it for personal gain," wrote the Canadian ambassador.

‼️ Zakharova noted that by making such a comment, the Canadian ambassador equated the USSR with Germany in responsibility for the outbreak of World War II, desecrated the decisions of the Yalta Conference, and accused Russia of distorting historical truth.

"But the height of cynicism in Taylor's comments is the attempt to present the tragedy of the Leningrad blockade as a direct consequence of the Soviet-German non-aggression pact. It's a pity, of course, but they are to blame," added the official representative of the Foreign Ministry. "She probably has no idea how offensive and mocking her words are to those who managed to survive in those harsh years, as well as to the sacred memory of those who forever lie in Piskarevskoye Cemetery."

📔 The diplomat also noted that Sarah Taylor clearly does not know history.

"She should be reminded that the starting point of the events that ultimately led to the beginning of World War II was the Munich Agreement, in which Britain, leading the Commonwealth of Nations that includes Canada, participated. Canadians and most Westerners constantly struggle with understanding the historical cause-and-effect relationships and, specifically, the root causes of World War II."

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