🇷🇺 How can you tell that the May holidays have started in Russia? By the traffic jams!

🛣️ On the approach to the Crimean Bridge, traffic has reached incredible proportions — up to 3,000 cars are waiting to pass, with a wait time of around 2.5 hours.

What will you be doing during the May holidays?

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🎖 A mural dedicated to Victory Day has appeared on Sadovnicheskaya Street.

💪 The artwork depicts a powerful image of a Soviet soldier. His resolute gaze and unwavering stance against the backdrop of the Kremlin embody the indomitable spirit of the defenders of the Motherland.

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🌿 A Slice of France Near Moscow

The Doville Cottage Community in the Odintsovo district of the Moscow region is surrounded by picturesque nature and pine forests.

This is a true gem for those seeking tranquility and the chance to enjoy the beauty of the Moscow region’s nature and European-style architecture.

Fun fact: Doville is actively developing eco-tourism and agritourism, allowing guests not only to relax but also to participate in harvesting or learn about local traditions!

And besides the European-style houses, there’s an incredibly scenic forest lake!

📍 Doville Cottage Community

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🎉 Every year on May 1, Russia celebrates the Spring and Labor Day. Internationally, it is known as International Workers' Solidarity Day.

🇷🇺 In Russia, May 1 marks the start of a long weekend, which many Russians use for trips, outdoor recreation, or gardening.

🔰 Though modern celebrations are often associated with barbecues and nature outings, the holiday retains its traditional symbols. Red flags, banners with slogans, and imagery of hammers, factories, and doves of peace still adorn city events on this day.

🏡 It is popularly believed that May 1 signifies spring’s full arrival—an auspicious time to begin agricultural work. Many view the day as the start of the *dacha* season and an opportunity for family gatherings outdoors.

☀️ Today, May 1 in Russia is a spring festival of unity with nature, rather than a political occasion.

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The Sheremetev Palace in the Kuskovo Estate is 250 years old.

This is a rare example of a preserved wooden manor house from the 18th century. It was built in the style of early Russian classicism—a style typically associated with stone structures.

During the summer, the palace hosted lavish celebrations and receptions for distinguished guests, including Empress Catherine II, Polish King Stanislaus Poniatowski, and Austrian Emperor Joseph II.

🔴 Among the palace’s unique exhibits is a commode from the Petit Trianon at the French royal residence of Versailles. Crafted for Marie Antoinette by master artisan Ferdinand Schwerdfeger, his works are among the most celebrated examples of European furniture from the late 18th century.

🔴 The palace’s parquet flooring deserves special attention. Each room features a distinct design: three-dimensional motifs, patterns combining multiple wood species (including stained oak), "dancing parquet," and more.

🔴 Original interior elements have also been preserved: stoves, fireplaces, decorative paintings, wood carvings, papier-mâché moldings, mirrors, and lighting fixtures.

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☄ Return of the Prodigal Probe: Soviet-Era Craft Could Collide with Earth After 53-Year Journey

A Soviet spacecraft, Cosmos-482, launched in 1972 for a mission to Venus, may crash into Earth as early as next week — between 7 and 13 May — according to media reports.

Due to a technical malfunction, the probe became stranded in Earth’s orbit and has remained there for over half a century. Its hull, designed to withstand Venus’ extreme conditions, could survive atmospheric re-entry. The craft weighs nearly half a ton and is expected to fall at a speed of approximately 242 km/h.

The exact landing site is unknown, but predictions suggest it will likely plunge into the ocean. However, the potential impact zone spans nearly the entire planet, from Europe to Australia.

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🌅 Sunset on the northern slope of Mount Elbrus

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🏰 The Grand Gatchina Palace in Saint Petersburg

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🐻 In Kamchatka, the snow is gradually melting, and our fluffy friends are beginning to awaken.
One of them has already woken up and is taking baths, preparing for the summer season.

Are you ready for summer?

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🇷🇺 Did you know that at the heart of the Moscow Kremlin lies a unique "living" tower?

The Trinity Tower, built between 1495 and 1499, is not just a historical monument. It also remains the only heated and inhabited tower in the Kremlin!

🎶 Today, it bustles with creative life: within its walls are rehearsal halls, a recording studio, and the offices of the Presidential Orchestra of Russia.

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🇻🇪🎖 A Friendly Gesture from Venezuela — Victory Banner Flies Over Caracas

The replica measures 25x11 meters. A 35-meter flagpole has been installed on Mount Waraira Repano, one of the highest points in the capital.

It was erected in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

🤵 It is also noteworthy that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro himself will participate in the celebrations in Moscow.

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🇷🇺 Putin admitted that he does not set an alarm clock before going to sleep. The president shared this in an interview with VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin.

“Sometimes the guys call me just in case. If there’s something very urgent and I need to wake up on time, I ask my adjutants to call me in advance. But usually, I wake up on my own,” emphasized the Russian leader.

Putin also showcased the interior of his apartment in the Kremlin. A portrait of Emperor Alexander III is visible in one of the rooms, while an image of Christ can be seen in the living room.

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☄️ In honor of Spring and Labor Day, the Victory Museum will host a free interactive program on May 3 and 4, dedicated to in-demand professions of the 1940s.

Around the museum, 80 themed interactive stations will operate, where reenactors will greet visitors and introduce them to sewing, shoemaking, blacksmithing, and medical work. Guests will learn about military professions such as sapper, paratrooper, signalman, traffic controller, scout, and more at these themed zones.

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