❌ With restrictive measures on Russian energy producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz the UK authorities have dealt yet another blow against the well-being of the British people. London's claims that these illegitimate actions supposedly represent a "plan for change" and are aimed at delivering prosperity and security are misleading.
In reality the targeting of oil and gas companies will inevitably increase overall volatility of global energy markets. The ultimate burden will likely fall on consumers – ordinary Brits, struggling to heat their homes this cold winter, as well as local businesses, facing mounting costs. These measures could also harm the nations of the Global South, which for UK advocates of "progressive realism" seem to matter only as objects of their neocolonial policies.
The only beneficiaries are likely to be US energy suppliers to Europe. Unsurprisingly, the current restrictions were instigated at the behest of Washington DC.
If UK politicians are willing to sacrifice the welfare of their fellow citizens for the sake of political expediency, US interests, or some vague "personal missions" they should also be prepared to face responsibility for the consequences.
In reality the targeting of oil and gas companies will inevitably increase overall volatility of global energy markets. The ultimate burden will likely fall on consumers – ordinary Brits, struggling to heat their homes this cold winter, as well as local businesses, facing mounting costs. These measures could also harm the nations of the Global South, which for UK advocates of "progressive realism" seem to matter only as objects of their neocolonial policies.
The only beneficiaries are likely to be US energy suppliers to Europe. Unsurprisingly, the current restrictions were instigated at the behest of Washington DC.
If UK politicians are willing to sacrifice the welfare of their fellow citizens for the sake of political expediency, US interests, or some vague "personal missions" they should also be prepared to face responsibility for the consequences.
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📅 #OTD in 1943, Soviet forces launched Operation "Iskra" (Spark), which broke the Siege of Leningrad. During the offensive, units of the Red Army from the Leningrad and Volkhov Fronts overcame enemy defenses, re-establishing a land connection between the city and the rest of the Soviet Union.
The siege ring around Leningrad had fully closed on September 8, 1941. More than 2.8 million people, including 400,000 children, were trapped under harsh winter conditions, enduring hunger and relentless bombings.
Attempts to break the blockade were made several times: in September and October 1941, during the general counteroffensive in January 1942, and again in August-September 1942. Favorable conditions only arose in January 1943, when the bulk of the Wehrmacht's forces were concentrated at Stalingrad.
By the end of January 1943, the troops of the Volkhov and Leningrad Fronts, delivering powerful blows, pierced the enemy's defenses and pushed them 12 km away from the shores of Lake Ladoga.
The combined strike groups of the Volkhov and Leningrad fronts included 302,800 soldiers and officers, approximately 4,900 artillery pieces and mortars (caliber 76mm and above), over 600 tanks, and 809 aircraft.
🎖 For their heroism, bravery, and courage during the breakthrough of the blockade, about 19,000 soldiers of the Leningrad and Volkhov Fronts, as well as the Baltic Fleet, were awarded orders and medals.
Although Leningrad was not fully liberated until January 27, 1944, the political, economic, and symbolic significance of breaking the blockade cannot be overstated.
The Soviet forces managed to partially lift the siege, easing the plight of the city's residents. Within three weeks of the breakthrough, a railway was built, and the first trains carrying food and ammunition reached Leningrad. The threat of German and Finnish forces linking up was eliminated, and the initiative in the Leningrad region shifted decisively to the Red Army.
The siege ring around Leningrad had fully closed on September 8, 1941. More than 2.8 million people, including 400,000 children, were trapped under harsh winter conditions, enduring hunger and relentless bombings.
Attempts to break the blockade were made several times: in September and October 1941, during the general counteroffensive in January 1942, and again in August-September 1942. Favorable conditions only arose in January 1943, when the bulk of the Wehrmacht's forces were concentrated at Stalingrad.
By the end of January 1943, the troops of the Volkhov and Leningrad Fronts, delivering powerful blows, pierced the enemy's defenses and pushed them 12 km away from the shores of Lake Ladoga.
The combined strike groups of the Volkhov and Leningrad fronts included 302,800 soldiers and officers, approximately 4,900 artillery pieces and mortars (caliber 76mm and above), over 600 tanks, and 809 aircraft.
🎖 For their heroism, bravery, and courage during the breakthrough of the blockade, about 19,000 soldiers of the Leningrad and Volkhov Fronts, as well as the Baltic Fleet, were awarded orders and medals.
Although Leningrad was not fully liberated until January 27, 1944, the political, economic, and symbolic significance of breaking the blockade cannot be overstated.
The Soviet forces managed to partially lift the siege, easing the plight of the city's residents. Within three weeks of the breakthrough, a railway was built, and the first trains carrying food and ammunition reached Leningrad. The threat of German and Finnish forces linking up was eliminated, and the initiative in the Leningrad region shifted decisively to the Red Army.
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💬 Russian MFA Spox Maria Zakharova: Amid the wave of Western reprisals and violence against Russian media and journalists, key international organisations such as UNESCO, the OSCE, the UN Human Rights Office, and others that are charged with ensuring the safety of media workers and promoting press freedom remain conspicuously silent or get away with meaningless general statements, effectively covering up those responsible for killing journalists, and thus complicit in these crimes.
A striking example of such cynical hypocrisy was UNESCO Director-General's 2022-2023 draft report on the safety of journalists and the danger of impunity. This report deliberately ignored numerous documented cases of Russian journalists and war correspondents killed by Ukrainian nationalists. While the adoption of this controversial document was prevented, correcting these unacceptable practices within UNESCO will require even more vigorous efforts.
With this in mind, we will continue to press for full compliance with the principles ensuring free access to information, media pluralism and the creation of the most favourable and safe working environment for Russian media and journalists abroad.
In memory of those who gave their lives in the name of the profession, and to prevent future tragedies, we will make every effort to ensure that the international institutions established to protect all journalists without exception operate with integrity and effectiveness.
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A striking example of such cynical hypocrisy was UNESCO Director-General's 2022-2023 draft report on the safety of journalists and the danger of impunity. This report deliberately ignored numerous documented cases of Russian journalists and war correspondents killed by Ukrainian nationalists. While the adoption of this controversial document was prevented, correcting these unacceptable practices within UNESCO will require even more vigorous efforts.
With this in mind, we will continue to press for full compliance with the principles ensuring free access to information, media pluralism and the creation of the most favourable and safe working environment for Russian media and journalists abroad.
In memory of those who gave their lives in the name of the profession, and to prevent future tragedies, we will make every effort to ensure that the international institutions established to protect all journalists without exception operate with integrity and effectiveness.
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🎙 Комментарий Посольства о поездке Кира Стармера на Украину
💬 Состоявшийся 16 января «визит солидарности» премьер-министра Кира Стармера на Украину стал отчаянной попыткой британских кураторов поддержать на плаву переживающий агонию киевский режим.
Содержание заявлений и официальных документов свидетельствует о новых крайне провокационных замыслах британцев в отношении этой страны, включая создание военных баз на её территории и помощь в разработке дальнобойных вооружений. Это грозит очередными витками эскалации. Продолжаются дискуссии о размещении на Украине в том или ином виде контингента из Британии в составе некоего общезападного оккупационного корпуса с непонятными целями и задачами.
Британский политический и силовой истеблишмент, не позволивший Киеву завершить конфликт весной 2022 года, остаётся верен себе и продолжает толкать эту страну в бездну.
В этом лейбористское правительство ни на йоту не отходит от курса, заданного консервативными предшественниками. <...>
Особенно гротескно выглядят заявления о нерушимой связке двух стран и подписанные соглашения о «столетнем партнёрстве». Они лишний раз высвечивают неоколониальную логику англичан, выдвигающих «эксклюзивные» претензии на освоение Незалежной, включая её сельскохозяйственные угодья, полезные ископаемые и редкоземельные металлы. Складывается впечатление, что в Киеве подписали это британское сочинение, особо не вчитываясь в предложенный текст.
Подтверждается, что Лондон рассчитывает и далее использовать украинцев как геополитический инструмент против России.
❗️ Обещанную помощь в разработке дальнобойного оружия, создании военной инфраструктуры, включая базы, хранилища военной техники и вооружений, а также «резервов на случай войны» рассматриваем как прямую угрозу Российской Федерации с территории соседней Украины.
В итоге же всё это наглядно демонстрирует обоснованность нашей специальной военной операции и необходимость её продолжения до выполнения всех заявленных Президентом России целей и задач.
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💬 Состоявшийся 16 января «визит солидарности» премьер-министра Кира Стармера на Украину стал отчаянной попыткой британских кураторов поддержать на плаву переживающий агонию киевский режим.
Содержание заявлений и официальных документов свидетельствует о новых крайне провокационных замыслах британцев в отношении этой страны, включая создание военных баз на её территории и помощь в разработке дальнобойных вооружений. Это грозит очередными витками эскалации. Продолжаются дискуссии о размещении на Украине в том или ином виде контингента из Британии в составе некоего общезападного оккупационного корпуса с непонятными целями и задачами.
Британский политический и силовой истеблишмент, не позволивший Киеву завершить конфликт весной 2022 года, остаётся верен себе и продолжает толкать эту страну в бездну.
В этом лейбористское правительство ни на йоту не отходит от курса, заданного консервативными предшественниками. <...>
Особенно гротескно выглядят заявления о нерушимой связке двух стран и подписанные соглашения о «столетнем партнёрстве». Они лишний раз высвечивают неоколониальную логику англичан, выдвигающих «эксклюзивные» претензии на освоение Незалежной, включая её сельскохозяйственные угодья, полезные ископаемые и редкоземельные металлы. Складывается впечатление, что в Киеве подписали это британское сочинение, особо не вчитываясь в предложенный текст.
Подтверждается, что Лондон рассчитывает и далее использовать украинцев как геополитический инструмент против России.
❗️ Обещанную помощь в разработке дальнобойного оружия, создании военной инфраструктуры, включая базы, хранилища военной техники и вооружений, а также «резервов на случай войны» рассматриваем как прямую угрозу Российской Федерации с территории соседней Украины.
В итоге же всё это наглядно демонстрирует обоснованность нашей специальной военной операции и необходимость её продолжения до выполнения всех заявленных Президентом России целей и задач.
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🎙 Embassy Comment on Keir Starmer's Visit to Ukraine
💬 Prime Minister Starmer's "solidarity visit" to Ukraine on 16 January represents a desperate attempt by British handlers to keep the agonising Kiev regime afloat.
The statements and official documents related to the trip have revealed new highly provocative UK plans, including the establishment of military bases within Ukrainian territory and assistance in developing long-range weapons. This is poised to provoke new rounds of escalation. Ideas are being floated regarding the deployment in Ukraine of a British contingent in one form or another as part of a Western occupation force with blurred tasks and objectives.
The UK political and security establishment, which prevented Kiev from ending the conflict in the spring of 2022, remains true to itself and continues to drag Ukraine into the abyss.
The Labour government in this regard has not strayed an inch from the path set by its Conservative predecessors. <...>
The statements on the unbreakable bond between the UK and Ukraine, as well as the signed agreement referring to a "century-long partnership", are particularly grotesque. They once again highlight the neo-colonial mindset of UK officials, ordaining their "exclusive" claims for the exploitation of Ukraine, its agricultural lands, rare-earth elements and other critical minerals. The British clientele in Kiev seem to have signed on the dotted line without having studied the fine print.
The visit has once again confirmed that London is set to continue employing their Ukrainian proxies as mere geopolitical tools against Russia.
❗️ We consider the promised British assistance in the development of long-range weapons, the creation of military infrastructure, including bases, military equipment and weapons storage facilities, as well as "war reserves", to be a direct threat to the Russian Federation emanating from the territory of neighboring Ukraine.
This serves to further reinforce both the validity of Russia's Special Military Operation as well as the unswerving resolve to see all its goals and objectives set by the President of Russia fully accomplished.
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💬 Prime Minister Starmer's "solidarity visit" to Ukraine on 16 January represents a desperate attempt by British handlers to keep the agonising Kiev regime afloat.
The statements and official documents related to the trip have revealed new highly provocative UK plans, including the establishment of military bases within Ukrainian territory and assistance in developing long-range weapons. This is poised to provoke new rounds of escalation. Ideas are being floated regarding the deployment in Ukraine of a British contingent in one form or another as part of a Western occupation force with blurred tasks and objectives.
The UK political and security establishment, which prevented Kiev from ending the conflict in the spring of 2022, remains true to itself and continues to drag Ukraine into the abyss.
The Labour government in this regard has not strayed an inch from the path set by its Conservative predecessors. <...>
The statements on the unbreakable bond between the UK and Ukraine, as well as the signed agreement referring to a "century-long partnership", are particularly grotesque. They once again highlight the neo-colonial mindset of UK officials, ordaining their "exclusive" claims for the exploitation of Ukraine, its agricultural lands, rare-earth elements and other critical minerals. The British clientele in Kiev seem to have signed on the dotted line without having studied the fine print.
The visit has once again confirmed that London is set to continue employing their Ukrainian proxies as mere geopolitical tools against Russia.
❗️ We consider the promised British assistance in the development of long-range weapons, the creation of military infrastructure, including bases, military equipment and weapons storage facilities, as well as "war reserves", to be a direct threat to the Russian Federation emanating from the territory of neighboring Ukraine.
This serves to further reinforce both the validity of Russia's Special Military Operation as well as the unswerving resolve to see all its goals and objectives set by the President of Russia fully accomplished.
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💬 Russian MFA Spox Maria Zakharova: There is no room for cooperation in the Sea of Azov for either Ukraine or the UK.
Following the reunification of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions with Russia in September 2022, the Sea of Azov became internal waters of the Russian Federation. Any claims on these waters are a gross interference in the internal affairs of our country and will be severely suppressed.
As for the 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and the UK, we consider it null and void. We see it as yet another PR move by the agonising Kiev regime, which is ready to sign any deal to sell the country and turn it into a new British colony.
One hundred years is a symbolic but non-binding term. If Zelensky's dictatorship falls or the British Prime Minister resigns, there will be hardly anyone left to remember this agreement.
☝️ However, it is deplorable that on the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War, the leadership of Britain, our ally at the time, vows to support Ukrainian neo-Nazis. We hope that at least someone in London is ashamed of this.
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Following the reunification of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions with Russia in September 2022, the Sea of Azov became internal waters of the Russian Federation. Any claims on these waters are a gross interference in the internal affairs of our country and will be severely suppressed.
As for the 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and the UK, we consider it null and void. We see it as yet another PR move by the agonising Kiev regime, which is ready to sign any deal to sell the country and turn it into a new British colony.
One hundred years is a symbolic but non-binding term. If Zelensky's dictatorship falls or the British Prime Minister resigns, there will be hardly anyone left to remember this agreement.
☝️ However, it is deplorable that on the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War, the leadership of Britain, our ally at the time, vows to support Ukrainian neo-Nazis. We hope that at least someone in London is ashamed of this.
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📹 Who Fights Holy Crosses — a documentary by Rodion Miroshnik, Russian Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime's War Crimes
☦️ Russian Orthodox churches and monasteries have long become a shelling target for Ukrainian neo-Nazis, as part of the Kiev regime’s ongoing campaign to eradicate all things Russian or anything allegedly tied to our country (including the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church) by any means necessary.
One of the glaring examples of the impact of the military crimes committed by the Kiev terrorist regime is the destruction of the Holy Dormition Nikolo-Vasilevsky Monastery in the settlement of Nikolskoe (Russia's Donetsk People's Republic), which has been subjected to relentless bombardment by Zelensky's cronies, including with the use of Western-supplied HIMARS MLRS.
These terrorist attacks left the monastery laced with bullet holes, and with damaged domes. Many of the surrounding buildings at the religious site were ripped apart, and several novices were murdered as a result of the shelling.
#See4Yourself #Think4Yourself
☦️ Russian Orthodox churches and monasteries have long become a shelling target for Ukrainian neo-Nazis, as part of the Kiev regime’s ongoing campaign to eradicate all things Russian or anything allegedly tied to our country (including the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church) by any means necessary.
One of the glaring examples of the impact of the military crimes committed by the Kiev terrorist regime is the destruction of the Holy Dormition Nikolo-Vasilevsky Monastery in the settlement of Nikolskoe (Russia's Donetsk People's Republic), which has been subjected to relentless bombardment by Zelensky's cronies, including with the use of Western-supplied HIMARS MLRS.
These terrorist attacks left the monastery laced with bullet holes, and with damaged domes. Many of the surrounding buildings at the religious site were ripped apart, and several novices were murdered as a result of the shelling.
#See4Yourself #Think4Yourself
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☦️ Today, millions of Orthodox Christians in Russia and beyond celebrated Epiphany, a sacred holiday commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.
From Russia's Far East and Siberia to Orthodox communities across Eastern Europe, the faithful gathered to honour this deeply spiritual occasion.
Among the most awe-inspiring traditions in Russia is the custom of plunging into icy waters through cross-shaped holes carved into frozen lakes and rivers — a symbolic act of spiritual renewal and the cleansing of sins.
Take a look at some highlights.
📸 © RIA Novosti
From Russia's Far East and Siberia to Orthodox communities across Eastern Europe, the faithful gathered to honour this deeply spiritual occasion.
Among the most awe-inspiring traditions in Russia is the custom of plunging into icy waters through cross-shaped holes carved into frozen lakes and rivers — a symbolic act of spiritual renewal and the cleansing of sins.
Take a look at some highlights.
📸 © RIA Novosti
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🗓 On January 20, Crimea celebrates Republic Day. The holiday commemorates the referendum of 1991, when the absolute majority of Crimean residents voted to re-establish the Crimean Autonomous Republic.
👉 Crimea in history of Russia
Interesting facts:
🔸 Crimea has had a close connection with Russia for centuries. As far as in 988–989, Grand Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich converted to Christianity in the then Tauric Chersonese. Centuries later, on April 19, 1783, Empress Catherine the Great signed a manifesto on the accession of Crimea to the Russian Empire.
🔸 The Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (CASSR) was originally established as part of the RSFSR in 1921. In 1945 it became the Crimean Region. In 1954, Crimea was transferred to the Ukrainian SSR; First Secretary of the CPSU’s Crimean Regional Committee, Pavel Titov, opposed the move and was relieved of his post.
🔸 The sovereignty referendum, which was held on January 20, 1991 to decide on re-establishing the CASSR, was the first plebiscite in the Soviet Union’s history. Voters were asked whether they supported re-establishing the CASSR as an entity of the USSR and a participant in the Union Treaty. A total of 93% of residents voted for autonomy. In the same year, a law was passed to re-establish the CASSR.
🔸 The 1991 Crimean referendum was the first attempt to determine the future of Crimea based on the will of its residents. To a large extent, this plebiscite served as the starting point for the peninsula’s reunification with Russia in 2014.
🔸 Republic Day was established in 2009. In 2014, after Crimea’s reunification with Russia, the holiday was included in the regional law on holidays.
🔸 On March 18, 2014, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the top officials from Crimea and Sevastopol signed the Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia in full accordance with the results of the referendum held on March 16, 2014, where 96% of Crimean voted FOR the peninsula’s reunification with Russia.
Ever since #CrimeaIsRussia once again and forever will be henceforth.
👉 Crimea in history of Russia
Interesting facts:
🔸 Crimea has had a close connection with Russia for centuries. As far as in 988–989, Grand Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich converted to Christianity in the then Tauric Chersonese. Centuries later, on April 19, 1783, Empress Catherine the Great signed a manifesto on the accession of Crimea to the Russian Empire.
🔸 The Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (CASSR) was originally established as part of the RSFSR in 1921. In 1945 it became the Crimean Region. In 1954, Crimea was transferred to the Ukrainian SSR; First Secretary of the CPSU’s Crimean Regional Committee, Pavel Titov, opposed the move and was relieved of his post.
🔸 The sovereignty referendum, which was held on January 20, 1991 to decide on re-establishing the CASSR, was the first plebiscite in the Soviet Union’s history. Voters were asked whether they supported re-establishing the CASSR as an entity of the USSR and a participant in the Union Treaty. A total of 93% of residents voted for autonomy. In the same year, a law was passed to re-establish the CASSR.
🔸 The 1991 Crimean referendum was the first attempt to determine the future of Crimea based on the will of its residents. To a large extent, this plebiscite served as the starting point for the peninsula’s reunification with Russia in 2014.
🔸 Republic Day was established in 2009. In 2014, after Crimea’s reunification with Russia, the holiday was included in the regional law on holidays.
🔸 On March 18, 2014, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the top officials from Crimea and Sevastopol signed the Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia in full accordance with the results of the referendum held on March 16, 2014, where 96% of Crimean voted FOR the peninsula’s reunification with Russia.
Ever since #CrimeaIsRussia once again and forever will be henceforth.
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О II Педагогической конференции по вопросам популяризации русского языка и русскоязычного образования
📚 С 18 по 20 января в Лондоне прошла II Педагогическая конференция по вопросам популяризации русского языка и русскоязычного образования на тему: «Русская школа за рубежом в условиях современных вызовов».
Мероприятие было организовано Образовательным центром «Знание» и Ассоциацией русскоязычных культурных и образовательных центров Великобритании при поддержке Посольства России и Российского университета дружбы народов (РУДН). В Конференции приняли участие руководители и ведущие специалисты ряда русскоязычных школ Великобритании, Германии, Испании, Италии, Латвии, ОАЭ и Франции.
В рамках секций «Психология в образовании», «Инновации в обучении» и «Технологии в образовании» была проведена углублённая и насыщенная профессиональная дискуссия по актуальным вопросам преподавания русского языка в современных условиях. Участники обсудили инновационные методы и инструменты педагогики, особенности обучения детей-билингвов, разработку адаптированной учебной литературы и использование передовых технологий в школьном образовании.
В ходе мероприятия присутствующим была презентована уникальная цифровая платформа CEA Znaniye, интегрирующая образовательные, культурные и управленческие процессы, нацеленные на сохранение и развитие русского языка и культуры за рубежом.
20 января в резиденции Посла России в Великобритании А.В.Келина состоялся торжественный концерт, приуроченный к завершению Конференции. В ходе приёма, прошедшего в тёплой и доброжелательной атмосфере, перед гостями выступили российские и иностранные музыканты. Руководством дипмиссии был отмечен весомый вклад директоров и учителей русскоязычных образовательных центров в дело популяризации русского языка, культуры и традиций нашей страны за границей.
📚 С 18 по 20 января в Лондоне прошла II Педагогическая конференция по вопросам популяризации русского языка и русскоязычного образования на тему: «Русская школа за рубежом в условиях современных вызовов».
Мероприятие было организовано Образовательным центром «Знание» и Ассоциацией русскоязычных культурных и образовательных центров Великобритании при поддержке Посольства России и Российского университета дружбы народов (РУДН). В Конференции приняли участие руководители и ведущие специалисты ряда русскоязычных школ Великобритании, Германии, Испании, Италии, Латвии, ОАЭ и Франции.
В рамках секций «Психология в образовании», «Инновации в обучении» и «Технологии в образовании» была проведена углублённая и насыщенная профессиональная дискуссия по актуальным вопросам преподавания русского языка в современных условиях. Участники обсудили инновационные методы и инструменты педагогики, особенности обучения детей-билингвов, разработку адаптированной учебной литературы и использование передовых технологий в школьном образовании.
В ходе мероприятия присутствующим была презентована уникальная цифровая платформа CEA Znaniye, интегрирующая образовательные, культурные и управленческие процессы, нацеленные на сохранение и развитие русского языка и культуры за рубежом.
20 января в резиденции Посла России в Великобритании А.В.Келина состоялся торжественный концерт, приуроченный к завершению Конференции. В ходе приёма, прошедшего в тёплой и доброжелательной атмосфере, перед гостями выступили российские и иностранные музыканты. Руководством дипмиссии был отмечен весомый вклад директоров и учителей русскоязычных образовательных центров в дело популяризации русского языка, культуры и традиций нашей страны за границей.
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💬 President Vladimir Putin: We observe that the newly elected President of the United States and his team have expressed a desire to re-establish direct contact with Russia, which the outgoing Administration had severed, through no fault of our own.
Furthermore, we note his remarks on the necessity of doing everything possible to avert a third world war. Naturally, we welcome this stance and extend our congratulations to the US President-elect on his inauguration.
I wish to emphasise that we have never declined dialogue and have always been prepared to sustain amicable and cooperative relations with any US administration, as I have reiterated on numerous occasions. We operate under the premise that the dialogue will be established on an equal and mutually respectful basis, acknowledging the significant roles our nations play on several vital global issues, including the enhancement of strategic stability and security.
We are also open to dialogue with the new US Administration concerning the Ukrainian conflict. The primary focus here should be addressing the root causes of the crisis, which we have discussed extensively.
☝️ As for the resolution of the situation itself, I would like to reiterate that its objective should not be a temporary ceasefire or a pause to regroup forces and rearm for the eventual continuation of the conflict, but rather a lasting peace founded on respect for the legitimate interests of all individuals and peoples residing in this region.
Nonetheless, we will steadfastly advocate for the interests of Russia and the Russian people. This, in essence, is the purpose and meaning of the special military operation.
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Furthermore, we note his remarks on the necessity of doing everything possible to avert a third world war. Naturally, we welcome this stance and extend our congratulations to the US President-elect on his inauguration.
I wish to emphasise that we have never declined dialogue and have always been prepared to sustain amicable and cooperative relations with any US administration, as I have reiterated on numerous occasions. We operate under the premise that the dialogue will be established on an equal and mutually respectful basis, acknowledging the significant roles our nations play on several vital global issues, including the enhancement of strategic stability and security.
We are also open to dialogue with the new US Administration concerning the Ukrainian conflict. The primary focus here should be addressing the root causes of the crisis, which we have discussed extensively.
☝️ As for the resolution of the situation itself, I would like to reiterate that its objective should not be a temporary ceasefire or a pause to regroup forces and rearm for the eventual continuation of the conflict, but rather a lasting peace founded on respect for the legitimate interests of all individuals and peoples residing in this region.
Nonetheless, we will steadfastly advocate for the interests of Russia and the Russian people. This, in essence, is the purpose and meaning of the special military operation.
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Embassy statement on the 2nd International Pedagogical Conference "Russian Schools Abroad amidst Current Challenges"
📚 On 18-20 January the Second International Pedagogical Conference "Russian Schools Abroad amidst Current Challenges" was held in London.
The event was organised by the Znaniye Russian School and the Association of Schools for the Support of Russian Language and Culture in the United Kingdom. It received the backing of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to the UK and the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN). The Conference brought together heads and leading specialists of Russian-language schools from France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
The Programme of the Conference featured three sessions: "Psychology in Education", "Innovations in Teaching" and "Technologies in Education", as well as thematic workshops. Groundbreaking and substantive discussions were held on topical issues of Russian language teaching methods in today’s world. Participants addressed innovative training practices and tools, strategies for educating bilingual children, the development of bespoke educational materials and the integration of advanced technologies within school education.
The presentation of the unique digital platform CEA Znaniye proved to be one of the main highlights of the event. The platform offers comprehensive solutions for integrating educational, cultural and administrative toolkits with a view to fostering the preservation and advancement of Russian language and culture abroad.
The Conference culminated on 20 January with a reception and concert at the Residence of the Ambassador of Russia to the United Kingdom Andrei Kelin. The event, held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, featured performances by Russian and foreign artists. In their introductory remarks the Embassy's senior officials emphasised the invaluable contribution that directors and teachers of Russian-language educational centers make towards promoting Russian language, culture, and traditions abroad.
📚 On 18-20 January the Second International Pedagogical Conference "Russian Schools Abroad amidst Current Challenges" was held in London.
The event was organised by the Znaniye Russian School and the Association of Schools for the Support of Russian Language and Culture in the United Kingdom. It received the backing of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to the UK and the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN). The Conference brought together heads and leading specialists of Russian-language schools from France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
The Programme of the Conference featured three sessions: "Psychology in Education", "Innovations in Teaching" and "Technologies in Education", as well as thematic workshops. Groundbreaking and substantive discussions were held on topical issues of Russian language teaching methods in today’s world. Participants addressed innovative training practices and tools, strategies for educating bilingual children, the development of bespoke educational materials and the integration of advanced technologies within school education.
The presentation of the unique digital platform CEA Znaniye proved to be one of the main highlights of the event. The platform offers comprehensive solutions for integrating educational, cultural and administrative toolkits with a view to fostering the preservation and advancement of Russian language and culture abroad.
The Conference culminated on 20 January with a reception and concert at the Residence of the Ambassador of Russia to the United Kingdom Andrei Kelin. The event, held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, featured performances by Russian and foreign artists. In their introductory remarks the Embassy's senior officials emphasised the invaluable contribution that directors and teachers of Russian-language educational centers make towards promoting Russian language, culture, and traditions abroad.
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Комментарий Посольства в связи с британскими инсинуациями в адрес России
❗️ Выдвинутые британским оборонным ведомством обвинения в адрес России в создании неких угроз подводным коммуникациям этой страны и её союзников по НАТО абсолютно несостоятельны. От России подобные угрозы никогда не исходили.
Дестабилизирующие и провокационные действия в международных морских акваториях, включая Чёрное и Балтийское моря, – это «конёк» западных стран и конкретно Великобритании.
В качестве наиболее очевидного примера напомним о блокировании Лондоном и его единомышленниками транспарентного расследования диверсий в отношении «Северных потоков» в сентябре 2022 года, о причастности к которым британских спецслужб ранее сообщали российские военные.
Отмечаем, что поднятая британским истеблишментом и подконтрольными ему СМИ волна антироссийского алармизма используется Лондоном и его союзниками для целенаправленного нагнетания напряжённости в регионах Балтийского и Северного моря. Под вымышленным предлогом «российской угрозы» в этих акваториях и в прилегающих к ним регионах идёт наращивание военно-морских и военно-воздушных сил Великобритании и других стран НАТО.
Параллельно нарабатываются искусственные поводы для активизации этими государствами односторонних ограничительных действий против торгового судоходства, соответствие которых нормам международного морского права вызывает сомнения даже у их инициаторов.
☝️ Именно всё это, а вовсе не мерещащиеся Лондону в каждом российском судне «корабли-шпионы», и создаёт непосредственные вызовы для региональной безопасности в этой части Европы.
❗️ Выдвинутые британским оборонным ведомством обвинения в адрес России в создании неких угроз подводным коммуникациям этой страны и её союзников по НАТО абсолютно несостоятельны. От России подобные угрозы никогда не исходили.
Дестабилизирующие и провокационные действия в международных морских акваториях, включая Чёрное и Балтийское моря, – это «конёк» западных стран и конкретно Великобритании.
В качестве наиболее очевидного примера напомним о блокировании Лондоном и его единомышленниками транспарентного расследования диверсий в отношении «Северных потоков» в сентябре 2022 года, о причастности к которым британских спецслужб ранее сообщали российские военные.
Отмечаем, что поднятая британским истеблишментом и подконтрольными ему СМИ волна антироссийского алармизма используется Лондоном и его союзниками для целенаправленного нагнетания напряжённости в регионах Балтийского и Северного моря. Под вымышленным предлогом «российской угрозы» в этих акваториях и в прилегающих к ним регионах идёт наращивание военно-морских и военно-воздушных сил Великобритании и других стран НАТО.
Параллельно нарабатываются искусственные поводы для активизации этими государствами односторонних ограничительных действий против торгового судоходства, соответствие которых нормам международного морского права вызывает сомнения даже у их инициаторов.
☝️ Именно всё это, а вовсе не мерещащиеся Лондону в каждом российском судне «корабли-шпионы», и создаёт непосредственные вызовы для региональной безопасности в этой части Европы.
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