📆 #OTD, on 19 March 1898, the solemn opening of the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg took place.
It is the world’s largest depository of Russian fine art and one of the largest art museums with total area over 30 ha.
✍️ It was the first museum of Russian art, initiated by emperor Alexander III. Later, in 1895, Emperor Nikolay II signed a decree ordering “the foundation of a special establishment named ‘The Russian Museum of Emperor Alexander III’ and the assignment of Mikhailovsky Palace with all outbuildings, services and the garden, specially acquired by the state treasury for this purpose”.
🖼 The museum collection contains over 400,000 exhibits covering all major periods and trends in the history of Russian art, all main types and genres, trends and schools of Russian art over more than a thousand years: from the X to the XXI century.
#RussianCulture #RussianArt
It is the world’s largest depository of Russian fine art and one of the largest art museums with total area over 30 ha.
✍️ It was the first museum of Russian art, initiated by emperor Alexander III. Later, in 1895, Emperor Nikolay II signed a decree ordering “the foundation of a special establishment named ‘The Russian Museum of Emperor Alexander III’ and the assignment of Mikhailovsky Palace with all outbuildings, services and the garden, specially acquired by the state treasury for this purpose”.
🖼 The museum collection contains over 400,000 exhibits covering all major periods and trends in the history of Russian art, all main types and genres, trends and schools of Russian art over more than a thousand years: from the X to the XXI century.
#RussianCulture #RussianArt
📆 111 years ago, #OTD in 1913, Alexander Pokryshkin was born, one of the highest-scoring Soviet fighter pilots of WW2.
🌟 He participated in the Great Patriotic War against the Nazis from its very first day 22 June 1941 until the surrender of Germany on 9 May 1945.
⚔️🛩 Alexander Pokryshkin made a total of 650 sorties, participated in 139 air battles. He holds an official record of 59 solely downed enemy planes with 6 more killings performed jointly with other pilots.
🎖For his multiple feats during the war, A.Pokryshkin earned the title of Hero of the Soviet Union 3 times: twice in 1943 and in 1944.
#WWII #Victory79 #NeverForget
🌟 He participated in the Great Patriotic War against the Nazis from its very first day 22 June 1941 until the surrender of Germany on 9 May 1945.
⚔️🛩 Alexander Pokryshkin made a total of 650 sorties, participated in 139 air battles. He holds an official record of 59 solely downed enemy planes with 6 more killings performed jointly with other pilots.
🎖For his multiple feats during the war, A.Pokryshkin earned the title of Hero of the Soviet Union 3 times: twice in 1943 and in 1944.
#WWII #Victory79 #NeverForget
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#CrimeaIsRussia
🗓 Russia & Crimea have gone hand in hand throughout history dating all the way back to the second half of the X century, when the peninsula’s eastern part was included in the Ancient Rus' Principality of Tmutarakan.
☦️ The Rus' reinforced its position in Crimea after the successful campaign by Grand Prince Vladimir against the Byzantine city of Korsun' in 988. It was here, in Tauric Chersonesus that Vladimir the Great was baptised & initiated Christianisation of Rus' — a decision that largely determined the future of our Motherland, its cultural & historical path.
In the XIII century, the Golden Horde seized Crimean lands. After its collapse, the Crimean Khanate, vassal of the Ottoman Empire, emerged in the XV century. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774, Russia ended the Ottoman domination on the peninsula.
📜 In 1783, Catherine the Great issued a Manifesto on the accession of the Crimean Peninsula to the Russian Empire. This was done on requests of Crimeans themselves.
⚔️ Subsequently, Russian soldiers bravely & honourably defended the peninsula against Russia's enemies. We remember the heroes who fell during the Defence of Sevastopol in 1854-1855 & the Soviet soldiers during the Great Patriotic War's Battle for Crimea.
In 1954, Crimea was incorporated into the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic against the will of its residents & in violation of the law.
🗳 In the 1990s, residents of Crimea repeatedly attempted to receive broader autonomy from Ukraine & enhance their historical ties with Russia.
What did Kiev do? It substantially limited the rights & freedoms of the Crimeans. And following the February 2014 coup d'état & the seizing of power by the nationalists, there emerged a very tangible threat of the same kind of brutal violence to be used against the peninsula's residents.
🇷🇺 On March 18, 2014 the much-awaited reunification took place — based on the free expression of will by Crimeans in the March 16 referendum Crimea acceded to Russia, reuniting once again & now forever!
🗓 Russia & Crimea have gone hand in hand throughout history dating all the way back to the second half of the X century, when the peninsula’s eastern part was included in the Ancient Rus' Principality of Tmutarakan.
☦️ The Rus' reinforced its position in Crimea after the successful campaign by Grand Prince Vladimir against the Byzantine city of Korsun' in 988. It was here, in Tauric Chersonesus that Vladimir the Great was baptised & initiated Christianisation of Rus' — a decision that largely determined the future of our Motherland, its cultural & historical path.
In the XIII century, the Golden Horde seized Crimean lands. After its collapse, the Crimean Khanate, vassal of the Ottoman Empire, emerged in the XV century. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774, Russia ended the Ottoman domination on the peninsula.
📜 In 1783, Catherine the Great issued a Manifesto on the accession of the Crimean Peninsula to the Russian Empire. This was done on requests of Crimeans themselves.
⚔️ Subsequently, Russian soldiers bravely & honourably defended the peninsula against Russia's enemies. We remember the heroes who fell during the Defence of Sevastopol in 1854-1855 & the Soviet soldiers during the Great Patriotic War's Battle for Crimea.
In 1954, Crimea was incorporated into the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic against the will of its residents & in violation of the law.
🗳 In the 1990s, residents of Crimea repeatedly attempted to receive broader autonomy from Ukraine & enhance their historical ties with Russia.
What did Kiev do? It substantially limited the rights & freedoms of the Crimeans. And following the February 2014 coup d'état & the seizing of power by the nationalists, there emerged a very tangible threat of the same kind of brutal violence to be used against the peninsula's residents.
🇷🇺 On March 18, 2014 the much-awaited reunification took place — based on the free expression of will by Crimeans in the March 16 referendum Crimea acceded to Russia, reuniting once again & now forever!
Тотальный диктант – 2024!
✍️ Посольство России совместно с Россотрудничеством, приходом преп. Сергия Радонежского и КСОРС ЮАР предлагает всем желающим присоединиться к просветительской акции Тотальный диктант.
Любители русского языка и литературы смогут проверить свою грамотность в единый день диктанта, который в этом году отмечает свое 20-летие.
Текст диктанта составлен российской писательницей Анной Матвеевой, автором романов «Перевал Дятлова, или Тайна девяти», «Завидное чувство Веры Стениной» и «Есть!».
📍Акция состоится 20 апреля в 13:00 на площадке приходского центра храма преп. Сергия Радонежского в г. Йоханнесбурге.
🔗 Регистрация откроется 10 апреля на официальном портале диктанта: https://totaldict.ru/johannesburg/
Ждем всех!
#всемдиктант #русскийязык #литература #грамотныевыходные #20летТД
Любители русского языка и литературы смогут проверить свою грамотность в единый день диктанта, который в этом году отмечает свое 20-летие.
Текст диктанта составлен российской писательницей Анной Матвеевой, автором романов «Перевал Дятлова, или Тайна девяти», «Завидное чувство Веры Стениной» и «Есть!».
📍Акция состоится 20 апреля в 13:00 на площадке приходского центра храма преп. Сергия Радонежского в г. Йоханнесбурге.
Ждем всех!
#всемдиктант #русскийязык #литература #грамотныевыходные #20летТД
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The Quiz was organised by the Embassy ahead of the Russian Diplomats’ Day that is celebrated on 10 February.
We appreciate your interest and encourage to further participate in our activities!
Congratulations to Jessica!
#DiplomatsDay #DiplomatsDay2024
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🇷🇺 President of Russia Vladimir Putin suggested Russia could offer the #BRICS countries options for the cooperation of banking systems, taking into account the interests of the Eurasian Economic Union (#EAEU) states.
💬 The operation of the financial systems of the banking sector, as you know, created within the framework of this association, BRICS, contains various ideas on how we could enhance its functionality. It would be great if we, on behalf of Russia but considering the interests of the member countries of our organization, offered our colleagues some proposals," President Putin said at a meeting with Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev.
🤝 He emphasized that Russia aims to coordinate any actions in these fields with all members of the Eurasian Economic Community.
👉 President Putin noted that Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus already cooperate with BRICS countries in some capacity.
💬 And if we could offer our colleagues some proposals – we will discuss this in more detail, there are some ideas – especially if presented as our joint steps, it could have promising prospects," the Russian president concluded.
#BRICS #EAEU
💬 The operation of the financial systems of the banking sector, as you know, created within the framework of this association, BRICS, contains various ideas on how we could enhance its functionality. It would be great if we, on behalf of Russia but considering the interests of the member countries of our organization, offered our colleagues some proposals," President Putin said at a meeting with Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev.
🤝 He emphasized that Russia aims to coordinate any actions in these fields with all members of the Eurasian Economic Community.
👉 President Putin noted that Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus already cooperate with BRICS countries in some capacity.
💬 And if we could offer our colleagues some proposals – we will discuss this in more detail, there are some ideas – especially if presented as our joint steps, it could have promising prospects," the Russian president concluded.
#BRICS #EAEU
#MariupolToday
Specialized and high-tech surgery is expanding at the Multidisciplinary Medical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
🩺 During the month of operation of the new medical center in Mariupol, about 100 surgical interventions were performed in the fields of general surgery, traumatology-orthopedics and cardiovascular surgery.
Currently, a team of specialists has already begun performing knee replacements.
🤝 According to the Center’s administration, the first patients underwent the surgical procedures well and are feeling good. All of them are undergoing rehabilitation.
Specialized and high-tech surgery is expanding at the Multidisciplinary Medical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
🩺 During the month of operation of the new medical center in Mariupol, about 100 surgical interventions were performed in the fields of general surgery, traumatology-orthopedics and cardiovascular surgery.
Currently, a team of specialists has already begun performing knee replacements.
🤝 According to the Center’s administration, the first patients underwent the surgical procedures well and are feeling good. All of them are undergoing rehabilitation.
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🌷Today marks International Nowruz Day, a holiday symbolising new beginnings and the arrival of spring.
Nowruz (Persian — "new day") is considered the start of the new year by more than 300 million people around the world and has been celebrated for over 3,000 years in Central Asia, the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, the Middle East and other regions.
📜 Nowruz originated in Ancient Persia. It marked the arrival of summer and the defeat of the evil spirit. The holiday acquired particular importance during the reign of the Achaemenid dynasty in the 400s-500s BC. Nowruz regained its status under the Safavid dynasty, with the holiday rituals becoming increasingly elaborate up to the XX century as a means of demonstrating power and grandeur.
Over time, Nowruz has not only become a national holiday but a cultural event, which unites various nations and faiths in mutual respect.
🇷🇺 Nowruz is an essential and integral part of the historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage of many peoples of Russia and is widely celebrated in Dagestan, Tatarstan, and Bashkiria.
Celebrations will take to the streets of Moscow as well. Participants of the 18th citywide festival will share stories about family traditions, showcase their national cultures and rituals.
🎉 Happy Nowruz to everyone celebrating the holiday of renewal and spring! Many wishes of success and family well-being!
#InternationalNowruzDay #Nowruz2024
Nowruz (Persian — "new day") is considered the start of the new year by more than 300 million people around the world and has been celebrated for over 3,000 years in Central Asia, the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, the Middle East and other regions.
📜 Nowruz originated in Ancient Persia. It marked the arrival of summer and the defeat of the evil spirit. The holiday acquired particular importance during the reign of the Achaemenid dynasty in the 400s-500s BC. Nowruz regained its status under the Safavid dynasty, with the holiday rituals becoming increasingly elaborate up to the XX century as a means of demonstrating power and grandeur.
Over time, Nowruz has not only become a national holiday but a cultural event, which unites various nations and faiths in mutual respect.
🇷🇺 Nowruz is an essential and integral part of the historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage of many peoples of Russia and is widely celebrated in Dagestan, Tatarstan, and Bashkiria.
Celebrations will take to the streets of Moscow as well. Participants of the 18th citywide festival will share stories about family traditions, showcase their national cultures and rituals.
🎉 Happy Nowruz to everyone celebrating the holiday of renewal and spring! Many wishes of success and family well-being!
#InternationalNowruzDay #Nowruz2024
Greetings to Winter Paralympic Games “We are together. Sport”
✍️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the international multi-sport event, Winter Paralympic Games, “We are together. Sport.”
👉 The message reads, in part:
💬 It is important that these large-scale competitions are becoming traditional, and this year Yugra is welcoming athletes from many regions of the country and foreign states for the third time. This gives them a wonderful opportunity to meet with notable rivals and demonstrate their skill, teamwork, and a winning spirit.
☝️ I would like to emphasise that we are sincerely proud of our Paralympic athletes. You achieve truly outstanding personal results. Moreover, through your example you are helping others believe in themselves, in their power and abilities, and you inspire them to achieve new accomplishments.
I am confident that the Winter Paralympic Games “We are together. Sport” will take place at a high organisational and creative level, in the spirit of friendship and mutual understanding.
#WeAreTogetherSport #ParalympicGames
✍️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the international multi-sport event, Winter Paralympic Games, “We are together. Sport.”
👉 The message reads, in part:
💬 It is important that these large-scale competitions are becoming traditional, and this year Yugra is welcoming athletes from many regions of the country and foreign states for the third time. This gives them a wonderful opportunity to meet with notable rivals and demonstrate their skill, teamwork, and a winning spirit.
☝️ I would like to emphasise that we are sincerely proud of our Paralympic athletes. You achieve truly outstanding personal results. Moreover, through your example you are helping others believe in themselves, in their power and abilities, and you inspire them to achieve new accomplishments.
I am confident that the Winter Paralympic Games “We are together. Sport” will take place at a high organisational and creative level, in the spirit of friendship and mutual understanding.
#WeAreTogetherSport #ParalympicGames