Life in Russia

[Ravenlocke]

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🦢 Sincere gratitude: swan 'hugs' female volunteer who saved him.

In the Krasnodar region of Russia, the bird came out to people on its own because of fuel oil pollution, AiF-Yug reports. The swan was washed and treated, and the next day it was ready to fly. Footage of gratitude was published on social networks.

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1879257337766027677

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♟9-year-old chess player from Russia Roman Shogdzhiev breaks world record: he became the youngest chess player to achieve the International Master standards.

At the Radnicki Chess IM tournament in Belgrade, Roman Shogdzhiev scored seven out of nine points, losing only to the tournament winner, Grandmaster Suat Atalik, in the eighth round. He became the youngest player in history to earn an International Master qualification point – at nine years, ten months and seven days. Thus, Roman beat the record of the Argentine Faustino Oro by almost a month.

Shogdzhiev also entered the top three chess players who surpassed the 2300 Elo rating point mark before reaching the age of ten.

Roman who lives in Kalmykia has been playing chess since he was four. At the age of seven years and three months, he became the youngest champion of Russia, winning the competition in the youngest age category - up to nine years.

The title of International Master precedes the title of Grandmaster.
- FRWL

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1879256993543995530

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https://x.com/RT_com/status/1879783996181434421

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A Warm Invitation from Zakharova

In a heartwarming gesture, Maria Zakharova has extended a special invitation to Chinese tourists, and she did it in Chinese! With a big smile and sincere words, she beckons everyone to Moscow to celebrate the Spring Festival.

Imagine the bustling streets of Moscow adorned with red lanterns and festive decorations, blending the unique charm of Russian architecture with the joyous spirit of the Chinese New Year. There will be traditional Russian performances, and perhaps some surprises waiting for Chinese visitors.

This invitation is more than just an event; it's a chance to experience a unique cultural fusion. It's an opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime while celebrating the most important festival in the Chinese calendar in a foreign land full of wonder. So, pack your bags and head to Moscow to have an unforgettable Spring Festival!

https://x.com/zhang_heqing/status/1880176672303174110

[Ravenlocke]

Good news !


https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1882068073576050964

[Ravenlocke]

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Yesterday the meeting of the Moscow State University Board of Trustees, which was chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the eve of the university's 270th anniversary took place

🐎 The city and the oldest national university have a fruitful cooperation, which has become even more productive in recent years.

On the instructions of the President, they are creating the Innovative Scientific and Technological Center of Moscow State University "Vorobyovy Gory" . The following are already ready:

⭕️ the flagship of the INTC is the Lomonosov cluster with the improvement of adjacent territories , during which a comfortable pedestrian connection was created with the Universitet, Lomonosovsky Prospekt and Ramenki metro stations;

⭕️ The main road "highway" of the INTC is the section of Ramensky Boulevard , connecting Michurinsky Prospekt with Vernadsky Prospekt.

For the anniversary of Moscow State University, city services carried out work to improve the comfort of teachers and students . In particular:

⭕️ tidied up the park near the Main Building of Moscow State University , preserving its historical layout;

⭕️ The adjacent streets were improved: Mendeleevskaya, Akademika Khokhlova, Lebedeva and sections of Kolmogorov and Akademika Samarskogo streets.
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[Hughe]

The small village where our house is located has five houses. It's surrounded by farm land, forest and Volga river.
This winter has been mild. We had only two days that temperature dropped below minus 17 Celsius degrees since November 2024.
Every two or three days I've been removing snow on the house property but I can't complain it.

The cost of living is so cheap, especially organic food and energy.
The house uses a boiler that burns natural gas for heating and hot water.
Last month usage bill of natural gas was 400 rubles. Electricity bill is between 100 rubles to 300 rubles monthly.

[Bill Ryan]

I think this RT opinion piece probably belongs here. It's partly political, of course, but it actually says far more about Russian culture. The Russian people are very firmly grounded in what the western media might call 'conservative family values'.

This is only the start of the article, but the points made are clear.

• https://rt.com/russia/611855-america...session-russia

America’s gender obsession: Why Russia has been smarter this time

Our country refused to embrace this particular diversity experiment – and thank God for that

Trump has banned 72 genders. Where will he put transgender people? Where is he going to put the trans toilets, the trans athletes, and what will happen to the transitions of children?

There are few occasions when we can genuinely rejoice in being smarter than the Americans. And it is crucial for us to know that we are smarter. For almost a hundred years, Russia and America have been locked in an invisible competition: who is smarter, taller, and prettier.

When Donald Trump signed the bill to return to two genders, I realized: here it is! We’ve been bloody clever! Clever enough not to collapse into the wave of madness that the unstable, the exalted, and the outright crazy have brought upon themselves.

[Ravenlocke]

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🇷🇺 A Russian town for foreigners.

Pereslavl-Zalessky is home to many foreigners from the USA, Switzerland, France, and beyond. Writers, blacksmiths, farmers, chefs, and artists—all kinds of people from around the world have gathered here to find a true home. None of them plans to leave anytime soon! Foreigners in Pereslavl have a tradition of meeting a couple of times a year to get to know each other better.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1884693584089407755

[Bill Ryan]

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🇷🇺 A Russian town for foreigners.

Pereslavl-Zalessky is home to many foreigners from the USA, Switzerland, France, and beyond. Writers, blacksmiths, farmers, chefs, and artists—all kinds of people from around the world have gathered here to find a true home. None of them plans to leave anytime soon! Foreigners in Pereslavl have a tradition of meeting a couple of times a year to get to know each other better.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1884693584089407755

Wow. That really made me think.

It's only 100 km from Moscow, and here are a couple of photos:

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https://x.com/solas_na_greine/status...45263911096369

https://x.com/BosphorusBot/status/1446168625149353988

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https://x.com/volcaholic1/status/1885848726385701173

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On this day 64 Years ago, the Congolese, Americans, Belgians Murdered 35 year old revolutionary Patrice Lumumba. President Kagame was a 3 Year old Toddler! Today students of the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia laid flowers at his monument in RUSSIA not Kinshasa

https://x.com/ali_naka/status/1880319315561353244

https://x.com/upholdreality/status/1640338743084081152

[Bill Ryan]

Only in Russia.

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In Russia's Sakhalin region, a man riding a snowmobile spotted a horse trapped in the ice and decided to try to save its life.
He chopped through the thick ice by hand, periodically getting out of the water to warm up and change clothes
After 3 hours, he led the horse to safety

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https://x.com/BowesChay/status/1893699741004792172

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https://x.com/OlgaBazova/status/1893710200147710334

[norman]

The Reality of Life in Russia [Siberia] in 2025 (emotional return)
Matt and Julia - 3 weeks ago

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XMC3Lp0wO60

[Bill Ryan]

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The Reality of Life in Russia [Siberia] in 2025 (emotional return)
Matt and Julia - 3 weeks ago

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XMC3Lp0wO60

A most wonderful, heartfelt video. “Pain is inevitable, suffering optional” might be a great quote for all of us to remember.

[Bill Ryan]

From https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/139856

Today Russia begins Maslenitsa celebrations.

Maslenitsa is an ancient Slavic holiday with numerous customs that have survived through the centuries to the present day. It is celebrated during the week leading up to Great Lent. In 2025, Maslenitsa celebrations will begin on February 24 and continue until March 2.

Maslenitsa is a joyful farewell to winter, illuminated by the happy anticipation of the warm weather and the spring renewal of nature. The main attributes of the holiday traditionally include — the Maslenitsa effigy, games, sleigh rides, festivities, and of course, blini — round, golden, and hot. In the past, blini held ritual significance as they symbolized the sun, which grew brighter and extended the days.

[grapevine]

That really is a wonderful quote . . .

[Ravenlocke]

‼️🇷🇺 OUR FUTURE IS IN THESE HANDS!

Artists of ART BEGMA, with the support of the TG channel OTRYAD KOVPAKA, created a new video art for the Defenders of the Fatherland Day! The new work is dedicated to our soldiers who stood, stand and will stand guard over our Motherland, no matter how hard Western enemies try to break it into pieces. #Russia

https://x.com/MaimunkaNews/status/1893665939687649688