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🇷🇺 Russia covers almost 17.1 million square kilometers, making it the largest country on the planet. Its territory is larger than the area of Pluto!

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✨ In this video — the Shaman Stone, one of the symbols of Lake Baikal. It appears to be moving on its own. But if you look closely, it’s the ice that’s shifting, slowly and powerfully, colliding with the stationary stone.

According to legend, as long as it stands, Baikal remains in balance. If it collapses, the lake could overflow its banks.

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🥀 On April 25, a solemn ceremony of laying flowers and wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier took place in Alexander Garden, with the participation of the foreign diplomatic corps accredited in Moscow.

Over 150 foreign ambassadors and diplomats attended the ceremony, paying tribute to those who fell in the fight against Nazism.

🕯 Those gathered honored the heroism and sacrifice of soldiers who did not return from the battlefield with a moment of silence.

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⚡️ The operation to liberate the Kursk region from the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) has been completed. Putin received a corresponding report from Gerasimov, announced the president’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov.

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🌲 Kabardino-Balkaria on Wheels: The New Overlanding Format

🚘 Overlanding, an exciting travel format, is rapidly gaining popularity in Kabardino-Balkaria. This unique road trip takes you through scenic mountains and majestic gorges in your own off-road vehicle.

Are you ready to swap asphalt for mountain trails and embark on an unforgettable adventure?

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🇷🇺 In the picturesque town of Primorsk, located on the Karelian Isthmus, stands the majestic structure of St. Mary Magdalene's Lutheran Church.

This Lutheran temple, built at the beginning of the 20th century, is a true architectural masterpiece.

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🐴The beauty of wild horses on the Arkhon Pass, North Ossetia

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⚡️ Vladimir Putin has ordered the urgent dispatch of several EMERCOM aircraft to Iran to assist in extinguishing the fire at Shahid Rajaei Port.

Following Putin’s instructions, the head of EMERCOM ordered two planes—the Be-200ChS amphibious aircraft and an Il-76—to be sent to Bandar Abbas, the ministry reported.

The death toll from the explosion at the port has risen to 28, with over 1,000 injured, according to Pir Hossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

📌 Earlier, the Russian president expressed condolences to Iran’s leadership and reaffirmed readiness to provide all necessary support.

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🚘 Today, the capital is hosting the "Pobeda" (Victory) retro rally. The race features 80 vintage cars, including the "Chaika," "Pobeda," Alfa Romeo, Cadillac, and other legends of Soviet and foreign automotive history.

📆 Among them are rare models, such as a 1949 Willys Jeepster, a 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint, a 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, and a unique Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Stirling Moss.

The crews started at one-minute intervals from the walls of the Victory Museum and are driving past iconic World War II landmarks.

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🐲 Dragon's Teeth Rocks, Altai Republic

📍 A unique and little-known attraction located in the middle of the Katun River, just 8 km from Chemal. You can easily reach it by car, making the Dragon’s Teeth accessible even for families with young children.

🌊 A video cannot capture the full power of the mountain river or the grandeur of the rocks themselves, which rise from the water like the spine of an ancient monster and steadfastly withstand the current.

📸 It’s best to stop here on your way to the Chemal Hydroelectric Power Station, pause for half an hour, take stunning photos, and continue your journey through the scenic landscapes of Altai.

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