Life in Russia

[Ewan]

Posted by Ravenlocke (here)
Text Translation:

🍃🐾 Tibetan takin cub born at Moscow Zoo

This is one of the least studied ungulate species, threatened with extinction in the wild.

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[Bill Ryan]

Reported by RT today:

• https://rt.com/russia/600555-moscow-...-pageant-winne

Winner named in beauty pageant at Russia EXPO

The ‘Miss Moscow 2024’ pageant was held at the VDNKh exhibition center ahead of the nationwide contest ‘Beauty of Russia 2024’.



The ‘Miss Moscow-2024’ beauty pageant concluded on Friday at the Russia EXPO international exhibition, which is currently underway at the All-Russian Exhibition Center (VDNKh) in the capital.

Liliana Bulatova, a 20-year-old professional model, was named the winner of the contest, which featured 44 participants aged between 17 and 30.

[Bill Ryan]

I may have posted this before somewhere! (But if not, I certainly should have. )

Do watch this to the end. Just a couple of minutes, and highly recommended. The moral of the story is that Russians never give up.

Never Give Up

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=HrSaLSVQAsc

[jc71]

Posted by Bill Ryan (here)
I may have posted this before somewhere! (But if not, I certainly should have. )

Do watch this to the end. Just a couple of minutes, and highly recommended. The moral of the story is that Russians never give up.

Never Give Up

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=HrSaLSVQAsc

I wonder if that thing is ULEZ compliant?

Impressive persistence and skill by the driver

JC

[Bill Ryan]

Posted by jc71 (here)

Posted by Bill Ryan (here)
I may have posted this before somewhere! (But if not, I certainly should have. )

Do watch this to the end. Just a couple of minutes, and highly recommended. The moral of the story is that Russians never give up.

Never Give Up

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=HrSaLSVQAsc

I wonder if that thing is ULEZ* compliant?

Ha.
(*ULEZ = Ultra Low Emission Zone)

I'm sure the vast Siberian forests can absorb any amount of CO₂, and be much the better for it!

The YouTube comments are a bunch of fun. Non-Russians were asking what this machine was, like: "Is that a Volvo??"

'NO NO NO", came the Russian replies, "It's a Kirovets K-700. You've never heard of it? It's the best in the world."

Советский трактор K-700 КИРОВЕЦ против всех ч2|
Soviet tractor K-700 KIROVETS against all

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=IriLVml8nfM

[jc71]

I only commented on ULEZ as it is a ridiculous tax we pay in London. My wife's very efficient 2 litre diesel BMW gets charged £12.50 every day she goes to college in outer London whilst my V8 BMW sports car doesn't attract the charge. Totally ridiculous! I was just enjoying those diesel plumes out of the tractor as it does its sterling work 🙂.

JC

[Bill Ryan]

https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/118122

The Day of the Russian Airborne Forces - VDV - is celebrated all across the country.

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[grapevine]

Russia Just Unleashed A "NEW Mega Trade Corridor" That's Set To Change Shipping Forever

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=CiRdn0SMVe4

9:22
Let’s talk about some exciting news coming from Russia. They’re making some bold moves with their mega trade route project and strengthening ties with Asian countries, especially China. These changes are not just about moving stuff around; they show how Russia is adapting to new global situations. Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans for a new international transport corridor. This corridor is supposed to connect the Baltic and Barents Seas to the Indian Ocean. What does that mean? Well, it’s all about creating a smoother railway connection that could change the game for shipping goods.

Right now, if you send stuff through the Suez Canal, it takes about 45 days to get to its destination. But with this new corridor, Putin says we could cut that time down to just 25 days! That’s pretty amazing, right? And here’s the kicker: shipping costs could drop by up to 30%. Imagine how much money businesses could save! Putin pointed out that Russia needs to speed up building railway connections, saying, “We need to create seamless railway communication from the Baltic and Barents Sea to the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean.”

Putin made this announcement on Railway Workers’ Day, which makes sense given how important this plan is. He laid out a vision that includes not just railways but also high-speed trains and logistics corridors. One major hub will be in Moscow, making it easier to move goods and people over long distances. The Russian government is putting a huge amount of money into this—about 5.6 trillion rubles, which is around $70 billion! That’s a serious investment. Some key projects in this plan include the North-South and Dzhubga-Sochi transport corridors, which will greatly improve connectivity.

And let’s not forget about high-speed trains! Plans are in the works to launch two segments of a high-speed railway network, including the Moscow-St. Petersburg route. The total investment for this high-speed network is estimated at 10.8 trillion rubles, or about $130 billion. Clearly, Russia is committed to modernizing its transport system. While new projects are exciting, it’s also important to upgrade the railways that are already in place. Putin has emphasized the need to modernize critical routes like the Baikal-Amur Mainline and the Trans-Siberian Railway. These routes are vital, especially when paired with the Northern Sea Route (NSR), which is becoming more important for trade.

The Northern Latitudinal Railway is another important project that connects to Arctic ports. This 700-kilometer route in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District is expected to boost Russia’s logistics capabilities in the Arctic. Putin mentioned that these railways need to work together with the NSR to reach their full potential. As Russia pushes forward with these plans, it’s also looking to strengthen its economic relationship with China. This is especially important given the geopolitical shifts and the Western sanctions imposed on Russia after its actions in Ukraine.

Recently, Russia invited China to help develop the Northern Sea Route and create an ice-class merchant fleet. These discussions happened during a meeting in Vladivostok focused on developing the Russian Far East and Northeast China. Let’s talk numbers: trade between Russia and China has exploded in the past two decades. In 2002, their trade was about $12 billion, but by 2023, it skyrocketed to an impressive $240 billion. That’s an increase of over 1,900%! This growth shows not just a stronger partnership but also how much Russia relies on China for important goods. In 2021, China made up 32% of Russia’s imports; by 2023, that jumped to a staggering 89%.

The collaboration on the Northern Sea Route is a big part of this growing friendship. The NSR is becoming a viable alternative to traditional shipping routes, especially as climate change opens up new paths in the Arctic. In 2023, eight voyages by Chinese firms along the NSR showed its potential, prompting Russia to propose more infrastructure expansions for this route. Plus, the focus on developing high-speed rail networks is another way they’re working together. By improving transport links, Russia aims to make travel and trade easier, positioning itself as a key player in the broader Eurasian transport network.

[bojancan]

Visiting babushka / baba Nastya in the village of Nizhegorodskaya region.....
Eli from Russia!

How Old Believers live today? | The Volga region, Russia

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=iYhrOUe6oOU

Old Believers are Eastern Orthodox Christians who maintain the ritual practices of the Russian Orthodox Church as they were before the reforms of Patriarch Nikon of Moscow.
Those who adopted new liturgical practices started to call themselves orthodox – or in Russian - pravoslavnye (which means 'those believing rightly'). People who opposed the reform and followed old practices were named ‘raskolniki’ – schismatics, later known as old ritualists or old believers. They were persecuted by the church and authorities for 2 centuries and only in 1905 the government officially allowed them to exercise their faith.

Time codes:
00:00 I will visit baba Nastya in the village of old believers
00:54 Who are the old believers?
03:27 A village of priestless old believers
04:03 Welcome to baba Nastya's home
05:21 Let's cook pies in a Russian stove
07:52 Ancient spiritual poems and songs
10:38 Yummy pies right from the stove!

[Bill Ryan]

https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/120225

Famous "Krasnoyarsk Pillars" National Park - Stolby in Eastern Siberia

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[Bill Ryan]

https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/120197

Moscow was decorated with tricolors for National Flag Day, which is celebrated annually on August 22.

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And look at the size of this enormous flag.

https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/12026

"Victory will be ours" - Participants of a "flash mob" form the phrase in Moscow on National Flag Day.

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[Ravenlocke]

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🇷🇺 Russian singers perform the song "For you, Motherland" for Russia's National Flag Day

The first mention of the white-blue-red flag dates back to 1668, when it was raised on the first Russian ship, the Orel, during the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich, and in 1693 it became the personal standard of Peter I. In April 1883, Alexander III ordered: "That in those ceremonial occasions when it is deemed possible to allow the decoration of buildings with flags, only the Russian flag, consisting of three stripes: the top one is white, the middle one is blue, and the bottom one is red, be used." In 1896, a special meeting at the Ministry of Justice, convened by Emperor Nicholas II, determined that the flag "must finally be white-blue-red and no other colors."

There is no single official interpretation of the colors of the flag, but the most common symbolic description is as follows:

⚪️ White color symbolizes purity, independence and peace.
🔵 Blue is the color of faith, devotion and justice (also reminiscent of the blue color of the mantle of the Virgin Mary, which is considered a symbol of Russia).
🔴 Red is a symbol of courage, strength and bravery, and serves as a reminder of our compatriots who gave their lives defending the Motherland.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1826584349929865512

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/jaccocharite/status/1826603679501484443

[Ravenlocke]

Text:
Vladimir Putin congratulated his compatriots on the National Flag Day 🇷🇺

While holding a meeting with members of the government, the president took the opportunity to congratulate everyone on the holiday – Russian National Flag Day.

He noted that the “Petrovsky” white-blue-red tricolor unites our state, and soldiers fought under this banner both centuries ago and now.

https://x.com/jaccocharite/status/1826600217531084976

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/TomatkaP/status/1826652896060211440

https://x.com/TomatkaP/status/1826651944045404312

https://x.com/TomatkaP/status/1826638696894136362

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/mission_russian/status...71340985668070

[Bill Ryan]

https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/121086

Everyday life in Kamchatka - employees of a fish factory cafeteria came to work and found a bear having breakfast there.

[Bill Ryan]

You'll never read about this in the western media.

€146 = $157 or £121.

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Dear Europeans. Ive just paid my annual energy Bill here in Moscow Russia.
It covers all electricity, heating (on all through winter automatically from the city), and Water (hot and cold) and rubbish disposal. It cost me €146 for everything for the entire year.

https://x.com/BowesChay/status/1833123151833616856

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/Hawkeye1745/status/1832833931961380891

https://x.com/Hawkeye1745/status/1832833935870669106

https://x.com/Hawkeye1745/status/1832833944468804054

[ExomatrixTV]

Posted by Bill Ryan (here)
You'll never read about this in the western media.

€146 = $157 or £121.

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Dear Europeans. Ive just paid my annual energy Bill here in Moscow Russia.
It covers all electricity, heating (on all through winter automatically from the city), and Water (hot and cold) and rubbish disposal. It cost me €146 for everything for the entire year.

https://x.com/BowesChay/status/1833123151833616856

The price of Electricity (per 1 kWh) in Moscow, Russia is 3.53 RUB

• costtotravel.com/cost/electricity-in-moscow

3.53 RUBELS = 0,035 Euro per kWh

Average Netherlands 🇳🇱 Electricity Costs: € 0,32 per kWh = 914% more expensive!

cheers,
John 🦜🦋🌳