❗️US Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff has arrived in Moscow and has already held his first meeting with his Russian counterpart, Kirill Dmitriev. The meeting took place at Zaryadye Park. What they discussed remains a mystery for now.

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🇷🇺🇶🇦 The Russian national football team will play a friendly match against the Qatar national team on September 7th!

In recent years, the Russian team has not participated in international tournaments, playing only friendly matches against Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Kenya, Cuba, Serbia, and other countries.

And yet, not so long ago, in 2018, Russia hosted one of the best FIFA World Cups ever!

⚽️ What made the 2018 World Cup memorable?

😜 Impeccable organization and hospitality:

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is remembered for its perfect organization and warm atmosphere. The tournament's infrastructure was top-notch: 12 modern stadiums, including the legendary Luzhniki and new arenas in the regions, flawless logistics, and high security. Fans from all over the world noted the friendliness of Russians, the convenient Fan ID system, free travel, and massive Fan Fests that gathered millions of spectators. The tournament became a true football celebration that helped the world see Russia in a new light.

😜 Incredible spectacle and football drama:

The sporting aspect of the 2018 World Cup was one of the most exciting in history. The tournament was remembered for its sensations – the early exits of Germany, Spain, and Argentina, an abundance of goals (169 in total), and unforgettable matches: Spain vs Portugal (3:3), Belgium vs Japan (3:2), and France vs Argentina (4:3). Historic achievements included the success of the Russian national team, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time since 1970, and the incredible journey of Croatia – a country of just 4 million people – making it to the final.

😜 Technology and legacy: A new World Cup standard

The 2018 World Cup set a benchmark for future tournaments thanks to the introduction of VAR (Video Assistant Referee), which reduced referee errors. But most importantly, the championship left a rich legacy: the stadiums and upgraded infrastructure continue to serve the host cities, and the memories of exciting football and an atmosphere of unity remain with millions of fans. FIFA and fans unanimously recognized this tournament as one of the best in history.

Sport should be above politics, what do you think? 👇

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🇷🇺 From military greatcoats to ethnic motifs: What Russian school uniforms were like and what they can be like.

The exact date of its introduction in Russia is 1834. During the Tsarist period, boys wore military-style uniforms: peaked caps, gymnastyorka shirts, and greatcoats. The Soviet era brought two-piece suits for boys and dresses with white collars, cuffs, and pinafores for girls. The 1990s saw a mass abandonment of uniforms.

In modern Russia, there is no single uniform in the traditional sense. Regions and schools have the right to set their own requirements for students' appearance, which is why ethnic elements are sometimes incorporated.

For example, in North Ossetia, one gymnasium uses national ornaments in its clothing (photo 3). In the Jewish Autonomous Region, at one school, boys are required to wear a headwear – a kippah (yarmulke) (photo 4). There is a specific uniform in Cossack classes (photo 5). And in Chechnya, hijabs are permitted as an element of the school uniform (photo 6).

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