🇷🇺🇺🇸 Another round of contacts between Moscow and Washington could take place as early as next week, according to Kirill Dmitriev, Special Representative of the Russian President and Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF).

📌 He described this week’s talks as "very respectful" and expressed cautious optimism that Russia-U.S. dialogue has been restored.

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🐾 At the Moscow Zoo, raccoon dogs named Notik and Buba have woken up after their winter hibernation.

🐕 Raccoon dogs are the only members of the canid family that go into winter dormancy. Although their hibernation is shallow, they wake up during thaws and then fall back asleep, each in their own den.

They fell asleep in November and only woke up in April!

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📔 Fairy-Tale Homestead "Vikhlyandiya" in Kozelsk, Kaluga Region

Here you’ll find figures of fairy-tale characters, traditional cottages, the "Lovers’ Bridge," greenhouses, play areas, and much more.

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🇷🇺🇫🇷 While strolling through Moscow, you might unexpectedly stumble upon the romantic streets of Paris!

The French-style architecture immerses passersby in the ambiance of France. Plus, you can capture beautiful photos here.

📍Petrovskie Linii, 1

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8️⃣9️⃣5️⃣ Ostankino Tower in Moscow congratulated Ovechkin on his historic record for the number of goals scored in the NHL!

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🛞 Why do we need "Tokyo Drift" when we have our own Moscow version, and on a KamAZ truck, no less!

This is the scene residents of southern Moscow recently witnessed at night.

Just imagine what this driver could do behind the wheel of a more controllable car 😅

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📰 In autumn 2025, the first International BRICS Arts Festival will take place in Khabarovsk.

It will mark a significant step in the development of BRICS cultural diplomacy and open new opportunities for creative collaborations. The festival aims to strengthen intercultural dialogue among BRICS nations, promote Khabarovsk as a cultural and tourist hub of the Far East, and support creative industries and local artists.

A diverse cultural program is planned, including book fairs, film festivals, photo exhibitions, cultural discussions, and more.

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🇷🇺Dzhily suu! Kabardino-Balkarian Republic!

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🚀 The launch vehicle with the manned spacecraft "Soyuz MS-27" has successfully lifted off from Baikonur. It will deliver an international crew to the ISS.

The crew of the spacecraft includes cosmonauts Sergei Ryzhikov and Alexei Zubritsky, as well as NASA astronaut Johnny Kim.

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🐶 Puppy Gift from the President

9-year-old schoolgirl Nastya, who moved to Mytishchi from war-torn Donetsk, was given a puppy as a gift from President Vladimir Putin.

✉️ The girl had dreamed of a dog and shared her wish in a letter to Vladimir Putin.

This is how dreams come true!

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🇷🇺 The Dolgans are one of the youngest Indigenous peoples of Siberia, whose formation as a distinct group concluded only in the 19th century through centuries of interaction among ethnic communities. Their culture intertwines traditions of the Evenks (Tungus), Yakuts, Russian Old Settlers—Zatundrennye peasants (settlers who adapted to tundra life)—and the Enets. This unique synthesis is reflected in their daily life, beliefs, and social practices, creating a distinctive way of life that blends Tungus nomadic culture, Turkic linguistic roots, and elements of Russian influence.

📍 The Dolgans primarily inhabit the extreme Arctic latitudes of the Taimyr Dolgano-Nenetsky District in Krasnoyarsk Krai and the northern regions of Yakutia. Key settlements include Khatanga, Dudinka, and the villages of Popigay, Syndassko, and Ust-Avam. Here, adapted to the harsh climate, the Dolgans maintain their status as the northernmost Turkic-speaking people on Earth.

📔 Their language, part of the Turkic family, shares 80% mutual intelligibility with Yakut, owing to shared roots and historical contact. However, dialectal features like Evenki loanwords and unique phonetics distinguish it as a separate linguistic entity. A Cyrillic-based writing system emerged only in the 1970s, but today the language is rapidly losing speakers: just 10% of Dolgans, mostly elders, are fluent. Preservation efforts include educational programs, folklore publications, and digital resources.

👩‍👩‍👦 The Arctic’s unforgiving laws shaped unique Dolgan traditions. A symbol of their culinary heritage is young reindeer antlers charred over open flames. Equally vital is the custom of the "first kill": a hunter must share the carcass of a slain animal among all families in the camp. The best cuts go to children, elders, and those in need, while the hunter’s family takes the remainder. This ritual, born of collective survival needs, strengthened social bonds and taught generosity.

🛡 According to the 2021 census, Russia’s Dolgan population numbers around 8,000. Despite assimilation pressures and language endangerment, the people actively preserve their identity: reviving reindeer herding, launching ethno-tourism projects, and engaging youth in festivals showcasing traditional dances and oral epics.

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🌍 "Victory Dictation" to Be Held in 84 Countries Worldwide

The "Victory Dictation" is an international historical dictation dedicated to events of the Great Patriotic War (World War II). Among the countries participating for the first time are North Korea, Ireland, Cuba, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, South Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and Cyprus, announced Alexander Sidyakin, Head of the Central Executive Committee of the United Russia party.

✔️ The dictation traditionally includes two versions of 25 questions each, with a 45-minute time limit.

The event has been held annually since 2019 across all Russian regions and in over 80 countries. It aims to promote historical literacy and patriotic education among youth.

📆 This year, the historical dictation will take place on April 25.

Over 250 international venues will open for participants, typically based at Russian Houses and embassy schools.

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☀️ Sun, ice and the nuclear icebreaker "Yamal". Time to change the wallpaper on your smartphone.

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