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☦️ Храм преподобного Сергия Радонежского получил статус Кафедрального собора Южно-Африканской епархии Русской Православной Церкви

6 октября 2024 г. в Храме преподобного Сергия Радонежского в г.Йоханнесбурге состоялись традиционные празднества по случаю престольного праздника – Дня памяти великого русского подвижника, «игумена земли Русской», преподобного Сергия Радонежского.

Торжественное Богослужение возглавил Патриарший экзарх Африки митрополит Зарайский Константин.

После состоявшихся литургии, молебна и крестного хода митрополит Константин огласил указ Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла о присвоении Сергиевскому храму статуса Кафедрального собора Южно-Африканской епархии Патриаршего экзархата Африки.

Для прихожан храма и приглашенных гостей была организована праздничная трапеза, а также представлена тематическая фотовыставка.

#РоссияАфрика #РПЦ #РусскаяПравославнаяЦерковь
🇷🇺📸 Russian photographer Igor Metelsky has won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest with his stunning shot of a lynx stretching on a hillside in Primorsky Krai

He took the top prize in the “Animals in their Natural Habitat” category! The award ceremony was held in London on Oct 8th.

🎉 Congratulations!
#BRICS is taking big steps toward financial innovation. They're working on a cross-border payment infrastructure, a depository system, and their own reinsurance company – Anton Siluanov, Russia’s Finance Minister.

Key insights from the A.Siluanov’s interview with @RTarabic:

✔️ BRICS countries are gaining ground in the global economy, now surpassing the G7 in GDP;

✔️ A single BRICS currency isn’t on the table yet;

✔️ The dollar’s share in intra-BRICS transactions is shrinking, with more use of national currencies;

✔️ Russia’s Finance Ministry anticipates limited budget revenues from mining but emphasizes the legislative approval for using newly acquired cryptocurrency in international settlements.

#BRICS
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🛰 Take a look at the Hurricane Milton, captured by Russian cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin from the ISS!

Video: @Roscosmos
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⚠️ The Foundation for the Study of Democracy, chaired by Maxim Grigoriev, has prepared a photo exhibition "Atrocities of the Kiev neo-Nazi regime in the Kursk Region of Russia” where first-hand testimonies from victims of Ukrainian war crimes are presented.

❗️In Russia's Kursk region the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot civilians, including women, children and the elderly, both in their own homes and while attempting to evacuate in civilian vehicles, with full understanding of the nonmilitary status of the victims.

Valery Moiseyev, resident of Sudzha (Kursk Region):

«Since May, Ukrainian drones have frequently been dropping explosive charges on villages around Sudzha. There was shelling in Goncharovka, where I believe 14 houses were damaged. Civilians were targeted; there are no military units there –it's just a residential area, part of the suburbs of Sudzha.

It felt like the year 1941. As a child, I watched many films about the war, depicting the Germans entering a city. This image came to my mind, and I understood that it was my destiny to experience this day as the Soviet people did on June 22.”


👉 Watch the photo exhibition

#KievRegimeCrimes #KurskRegion
Invitation to participate in the #BRICS summit in Russia’s Kazan was sent to 38 countries in total; 32 of them already confirmed their participation.

Other statements made by Russian president’s aide Yuri Ushakov:

👉 The leaders of nine #BRICS member countries will take part in the summit in Kazan, Saudi Arabia will be represented by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

👉 The secretaries general of the #UN, #SCO, #CIS, Eurasian Economic Union (#EAEU), #UnionState, and the president of the New Development Bank will take part in the summit;

👉 The #BRICS summit in Kazan will be the largest foreign policy event ever held in Russia;

👉 The launch of a single financial platform, clearing infrastructure and reinsurance company within #BRICS will expand the practice of settlements in national currencies and reduce costs in mutual trade;

👉 Russia regards the launch of new formats of interaction in the transport and logistics sector, nuclear medicine, and climate spheres as an achievement of its #BRICS chairmanship.

#BRICS2024
🇷🇺🤝🇾🇪 On October 9, Russia's humanitarian aid to Yemen – a large batch of refined sunflower oil fortified with Vitamin A and D – arrived at the port of Aden.

13,600 boxes of food products made in Russia were sent within the framework of the World Food Programme.

#RussiaHelps
Discover the 6 Must-See Attractions of the Russian Far East

From volcanoes and geysers to stunning cliffs and majestic bridges, this remote Russian region is a treasure trove of natural beauty and man-made wonders. Stretching from Lake Baikal to the Pacific Ocean, the Russian Far East is vast yet sparsely populated, with only eight million residents across 11 regions. Life here is marked by a harsh climate, but the breathtaking landscapes are truly unparalleled!

Here are six must-see attractions:

Klyuchevskaya Sopka Volcano

Kamchatka is home to nearly 200 volcanoes, with 30 still active. Klyuchevskaya Sopka, the highest active volcano in North America, stands at 4,800 meters and has erupted 10 times in the past 20 years. Climbing it is a popular adventure for thrill-seekers!

Valley of Geysers

Accessible only by helicopter, this cosmic wonder in the Kronotsky Reserve features an 8 km long canyon dotted with about 40 geysers and thermal springs. The valley is alive with steam and the distinct scent of sulfur!

Jack London Lake


Located in the Magadan Region, this stunning lake is surrounded by majestic mountains and small islands. Despite the harsh climate, ice floes can still be spotted in the summer!

Russky Island

Once a naval outpost established in 1860, Russky Island in Vladivostok is rich in history. Recently opened to the public, visitors can explore its historic fortifications and beautiful landscapes.

Land of the Leopard

For big cat lovers, the Land of the Leopard National Park in Primorye is a must-visit. Home to the rare Amur leopards and tigers, the park uses nearly 500 photo traps to monitor these magnificent creatures.

Island of White Cliffs

Iturup, the largest of the Kuril Islands, features the stunning White Cliffs—unique formations of pumice and volcanic glass that rise dramatically from the sea, remnants of ancient volcanic activity.

Whether you’re an adventure seeker or a nature lover, the Russian Far East offers unforgettable experiences!

Where would you like to go first?

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#DiscoverRussia #RussianFarEast
📆 On 12 October 1899, following the mutual declaration of war by the Boer republics and Great Britain a day earlier, Boer troops crossed the borders with British Cape Colony in the west and the Colony of Natal in the east.

⚔️ The Anglo-Boer War of 1899 – 1902 was caused by Great Britain’s colonial appetites involving the pursuit of the natural resources. In Russia people believed, Boers were struggling for independence, which overwhelmingly brought public opinion on to Boers’ side.

☝️ Over 200 Russian volunteers came to South Africa to help the Boers, most famous of which were Lt.Col. Yevgeny Maximov, former Russian Army officer, Capt. Leo Pokrowski, and others.

Despite significant successes of Boers against British forces at the early stages of the war, British reinforcements later reversed this and Boers switched to guerilla warfare.

🕯 In return, British soldiers destroyed their farms using scorched earth policy. Boer civilian population was placed in concentration camps where over 26.000 women and children perished.

According to some historians, it was the British army from whom Hitler later borrowed the said methods.

✍️ In 1902, the Treaty of Vereiniging was signed, according to which both the South African Republic and the Orange Free State became British colonies.

#historyofsouthafrica #colonialism #stopcolonialism