The core of the exposition was a photo chronicle of the EAEU’s formation starting from the signing of its Treaty on May 29, 2014.
☝🏻 In his remarks, Roman Babushkin underscored that over the time the EAEU had proven to be a successful project of regional integration and become an independent and self-sufficient centre of an emerging multipolar world. The diplomat also highlighted the need for an early conclusion of an FTA agreement between the EAEU and India, which will contribute to increasing trade turnover, expanding mutual access to markets and removing trade barriers.
Among other speakers at the event were Russian Trade Representative in India Andrey Sobolev, Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in India Elena Remizova, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Branch of VTB Bank Dmitry Sotnikov.
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🎙 Video address by President of Russia Vladimir Putin on 70th anniversary of Baikonur Space Centre (June 2, 2025)
💬 Mr. President Tokayev, Russian and Kazakh friends, employees and veteran workers of the Baikonur Space Centre.
I extend my heartfelt greetings on this momentous occasion, the 70th anniversary of the legendary Baikonur Space Centre.
It was on June 2, 1955, that a historic state decision marked the beginning of a unique rocket testing site in the Soviet Union – destined to become the world’s first spaceport.
Just a decade after the end of the Great Patriotic War, the multiethnic Soviet nation, having endured immense tragedy and devastating losses, achieved the remarkable. The Soviet people not only rebuilt cities and towns from the ruins and ignited powerful economic and technological progress, but also took a bold leap into the future, launching visionary and ambitious plans that opened the path to space, to the stars.
The creation of Baikonur, along with the entire space programme, stands as a true feat, a testament to courage, determination, and heroic spirit. We honour the monumental, selfless labour of the hundreds of thousands from all the republics of the Union who envisioned, designed, and built Baikonur, and who worked at the cosmodrome from its earliest days.
<...>
It was here, at Baikonur, that the countdown to a new era in human history began – where dreams took flight and became reality. From this very site, in 1957, the R-7 rocket carried the first artificial satellite into orbit, and on April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin launched from Baikonur to become the first human to journey around the Earth in space.
The history of Baikonur is rich with remarkable milestones. Among them are the pioneering flight of the first female cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, in 1963; the launch of the world’s first manned orbital station, Salyut-1, in 1971; and the historic liftoff of the reusable spacecraft Buran in 1988. It was also from Baikonur that the Zarya module was launched in 1998, ushering in the construction of the International Space Station, which continues to operate in orbit to this day.
Baikonur has witnessed more than 2,500 launches and has sent over 200 cosmonauts into orbit. From its launch pads, representatives of numerous countries have embarked on space missions, many of them scientists conducting groundbreaking experiments and advancing both fundamental and applied research.
It is fitting that the space centre was named Baikonur, meaning “rich land” in Kazakh. Indeed, its contribution to international scientific and technological progress is immense, truly rich in every sense, and beyond measure.
Baikonur remains one of the largest and most advanced spaceports in the world. With a workforce of around seven thousand, this versatile complex plays an active role in the space programmes of Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and numerous other countries.
🇷🇺🤝🇰🇿 Baikonur also stands as a powerful symbol of the strategic partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan. Dozens of treaties and agreements have been signed between our nations, governing all aspects of the cosmodrome’s operations and the administration of the city of Baikonur.
Baikonur stands as a vivid example of how cooperation and integration can serve the mutual interests of both Russia and Kazakhstan, enhancing their international standing and reinforcing their leadership in science, innovation, and various high-tech sectors.
Russia will continue to make significant efforts to support the development of the city of Baikonur and to ensure the wellbeing of its residents, both Russian and Kazakh citizens. The active operation of the space centre and the creation of favourable conditions for its continued use remain among our top priorities.
I wish you good health and continued success in advancing our national space industry and in strengthening the partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan.
Once again, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on this memorable anniversary.
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💬 Mr. President Tokayev, Russian and Kazakh friends, employees and veteran workers of the Baikonur Space Centre.
I extend my heartfelt greetings on this momentous occasion, the 70th anniversary of the legendary Baikonur Space Centre.
It was on June 2, 1955, that a historic state decision marked the beginning of a unique rocket testing site in the Soviet Union – destined to become the world’s first spaceport.
Just a decade after the end of the Great Patriotic War, the multiethnic Soviet nation, having endured immense tragedy and devastating losses, achieved the remarkable. The Soviet people not only rebuilt cities and towns from the ruins and ignited powerful economic and technological progress, but also took a bold leap into the future, launching visionary and ambitious plans that opened the path to space, to the stars.
The creation of Baikonur, along with the entire space programme, stands as a true feat, a testament to courage, determination, and heroic spirit. We honour the monumental, selfless labour of the hundreds of thousands from all the republics of the Union who envisioned, designed, and built Baikonur, and who worked at the cosmodrome from its earliest days.
<...>
It was here, at Baikonur, that the countdown to a new era in human history began – where dreams took flight and became reality. From this very site, in 1957, the R-7 rocket carried the first artificial satellite into orbit, and on April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin launched from Baikonur to become the first human to journey around the Earth in space.
The history of Baikonur is rich with remarkable milestones. Among them are the pioneering flight of the first female cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, in 1963; the launch of the world’s first manned orbital station, Salyut-1, in 1971; and the historic liftoff of the reusable spacecraft Buran in 1988. It was also from Baikonur that the Zarya module was launched in 1998, ushering in the construction of the International Space Station, which continues to operate in orbit to this day.
Baikonur has witnessed more than 2,500 launches and has sent over 200 cosmonauts into orbit. From its launch pads, representatives of numerous countries have embarked on space missions, many of them scientists conducting groundbreaking experiments and advancing both fundamental and applied research.
It is fitting that the space centre was named Baikonur, meaning “rich land” in Kazakh. Indeed, its contribution to international scientific and technological progress is immense, truly rich in every sense, and beyond measure.
Baikonur remains one of the largest and most advanced spaceports in the world. With a workforce of around seven thousand, this versatile complex plays an active role in the space programmes of Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and numerous other countries.
🇷🇺🤝🇰🇿 Baikonur also stands as a powerful symbol of the strategic partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan. Dozens of treaties and agreements have been signed between our nations, governing all aspects of the cosmodrome’s operations and the administration of the city of Baikonur.
Baikonur stands as a vivid example of how cooperation and integration can serve the mutual interests of both Russia and Kazakhstan, enhancing their international standing and reinforcing their leadership in science, innovation, and various high-tech sectors.
Russia will continue to make significant efforts to support the development of the city of Baikonur and to ensure the wellbeing of its residents, both Russian and Kazakh citizens. The active operation of the space centre and the creation of favourable conditions for its continued use remain among our top priorities.
I wish you good health and continued success in advancing our national space industry and in strengthening the partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan.
Once again, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on this memorable anniversary.
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#Announcement
🎙 On June 4, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues:
🕧 12.30 am MSK
🕥 10.30 am GMT
🕦 11.30 am CEST
🕠 5.30 pm CST (Beijing)
For accreditation inquiries, please contact the MFA Press Centre. Accredited journalists will receive details on the technical aspects of submitting questions.
The Russia's Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman will answer media questions received by the call centre.
❗️ Accreditation is open until 9.00 am on June 3.
🎙 On June 4, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues:
🕧 12.30 am MSK
🕥 10.30 am GMT
🕦 11.30 am CEST
🕠 5.30 pm CST (Beijing)
For accreditation inquiries, please contact the MFA Press Centre. Accredited journalists will receive details on the technical aspects of submitting questions.
The Russia's Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman will answer media questions received by the call centre.
❗️ Accreditation is open until 9.00 am on June 3.
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Today, Baikonur, the first and largest cosmodrome in the world, celebrates its 70th anniversary! 🚀
15 launch complexes for launching launch vehicles
4 launch pads for testing intercontinental ballistic missiles
11 assembly and test buildings, two airfields
470 kilometers of railways
1,281 kilometers of highways
and, finally, the city of Baikonur!
☝This is what the grandiose complex looks like.
The construction of the cosmodrome, which was then called ‘Scientific Research Test Site No. 5’, began in southern Kazakhstan in January 1955. On June 2 of the same year, the USSR Ministry of Defense included it in the list of its facilities as ‘military unit 11284’ – and it is this day that is considered the birthday of Baikonur.
On October 4, 1957, the first artificial Earth satellite was launched from the cosmodrome and, on April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin began his historic flight from there on board the ‘Vostok-1’ spacecraft.
Several generations of launch vehicles and various intercontinental ballistic missiles have been tested at Baikonur. Today, Russia leases the cosmodrome from Kazakhstan and regularly launches ‘Soyuz’ manned spacecraft and ‘Progress’ cargo spacecraft from it.
October 24, meanwhile, is considered a “black day” in the history of the cosmodrome. On this day in 1960, a fire broke out there, taking the lives of 78 people, including Chief Marshal of Artillery Mitrofan Nedelin, commander of the Strategic Missile Forces.
Then, on October 24, 1963, eight people died as a result of another fire. Since then, launches have not been carried out on this day in memory of the victims.
Russia is gradually transferring capacities from Baikonur to its new Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Region. However, ‘Roscosmos’ plans to continue using the legendary cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at least until the current lease ends in 2050.
Credit: Roscosmos Media/Sergey Savostyanov/Albert PushkarevTASS; Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images
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15 launch complexes for launching launch vehicles
4 launch pads for testing intercontinental ballistic missiles
11 assembly and test buildings, two airfields
470 kilometers of railways
1,281 kilometers of highways
and, finally, the city of Baikonur!
☝This is what the grandiose complex looks like.
The construction of the cosmodrome, which was then called ‘Scientific Research Test Site No. 5’, began in southern Kazakhstan in January 1955. On June 2 of the same year, the USSR Ministry of Defense included it in the list of its facilities as ‘military unit 11284’ – and it is this day that is considered the birthday of Baikonur.
On October 4, 1957, the first artificial Earth satellite was launched from the cosmodrome and, on April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin began his historic flight from there on board the ‘Vostok-1’ spacecraft.
Several generations of launch vehicles and various intercontinental ballistic missiles have been tested at Baikonur. Today, Russia leases the cosmodrome from Kazakhstan and regularly launches ‘Soyuz’ manned spacecraft and ‘Progress’ cargo spacecraft from it.
October 24, meanwhile, is considered a “black day” in the history of the cosmodrome. On this day in 1960, a fire broke out there, taking the lives of 78 people, including Chief Marshal of Artillery Mitrofan Nedelin, commander of the Strategic Missile Forces.
Then, on October 24, 1963, eight people died as a result of another fire. Since then, launches have not been carried out on this day in memory of the victims.
Russia is gradually transferring capacities from Baikonur to its new Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Region. However, ‘Roscosmos’ plans to continue using the legendary cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at least until the current lease ends in 2050.
Credit: Roscosmos Media/Sergey Savostyanov/Albert PushkarevTASS; Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images
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⚡️ Statement by Head of the Russian delegation Vladimir Medinsky following the second round of resumed Russia-Ukraine direct talks in Istanbul (June 2, 2025)
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💬 We handed our two-part memorandum to the Turkish side.
• The first part concerns ways to achieve a durable and sustainable peace.
• The second part outlines the steps towards making a genuine ceasefire possible.
<...> The Ukrainian side took it for further review. They will study it and tell us what they think about it, and we will take it from there.
In addition to that, we resolved several practical matters.
Firstly, we will unilaterally hand over 6'000 frozen bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to the Ukrainian side. <...> Next week, we will return these bodies to the Ukrainian side so they may be laid to rest with dignity. <...>
We have agreed on the largest prisoner swap to date. All gravely wounded and seriously ill soldiers will be exchanged all for all. This is a humanitarian gesture on our part. The same approach — all for all — will be used to exchange young soldiers under the age of 25. The overall exchange quota will be at least 1'000 people from each side, possibly more. These numbers are being finalised.
Furthermore, we agreed to create permanent medical commissions that will compile reports which the parties will use to draw up exchange lists of severely wounded soldiers without having to wait for major political decisions. These exchanges will be conducted regularly as part of routine operations.
❗️ We proposed imposing a short-term ceasefire for two to three days on several stretches of the line of contact. Our military experts will work on it in coordination with the Ukrainians. <...>
The Russian army is advancing, and there are significantly more bodies of the Ukrainian soldiers in the grey zone. For this reason, we propose collecting the bodies of their fallen soldiers and transferring them immediately on-site to the opposing side for proper burial under Christian traditions. We let them know about this proposal. The Ukrainian military promised to review it promptly. <...>
Children are central to us, and I would like to say a few words about them. We’ve been hearing lately <…> that “1.5 million Ukrainian children were abducted by the Russians.” Then it came down to “200'000 Ukrainian children abducted by the Russians.” Now, the official figure is “20'000 children abducted by the Russians.” We’ve constantly asked to provide documentary evidence. Show us who these children are, give us something, such as missing child reports filed by their parents. Who are these children? They weren’t on any lists. What we get are mere numbers with no substance. <...>
We finally obtained a complete list. As you can see, it’s not 1.5 million, and not even 20'000 names. It includes 339 names. We will look into each case. We have reviewed every single inquiry lately. The Commissioner for Children’s Rights office had 101 children reunite with their families. 22 children have come back home from Ukraine and reunited with their families. Our children, too, may end up in the midst of a combat zone and lose contact with their families. <...>
This list of 339 names only underscores the fact that child abduction has, unfortunately, been turned by the Ukrainian authorities into a media show for bleeding-heart Europeans. <...> In reality, we are talking about dozens of children. None of these children have been abducted. Not a single one. These are the children who were rescued by our soldiers — often at the cost of their lives — pulled from combat zones and taken to safety. We are looking for their parents. If the parents are found, the children are returned.
☝️ Every child will reunite with their parents. All families on both sides will come together. We are working on it. It’s a matter of honour.
❓Question: What language were the talks held in?
💬 Vladimir Medinsky: I’ll give you three guesses.
❓Question: Was it Russian?
💬 Vladimir Medinsky: Correct, you got it right straight away.
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💬 We handed our two-part memorandum to the Turkish side.
• The first part concerns ways to achieve a durable and sustainable peace.
• The second part outlines the steps towards making a genuine ceasefire possible.
<...> The Ukrainian side took it for further review. They will study it and tell us what they think about it, and we will take it from there.
In addition to that, we resolved several practical matters.
Firstly, we will unilaterally hand over 6'000 frozen bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to the Ukrainian side. <...> Next week, we will return these bodies to the Ukrainian side so they may be laid to rest with dignity. <...>
We have agreed on the largest prisoner swap to date. All gravely wounded and seriously ill soldiers will be exchanged all for all. This is a humanitarian gesture on our part. The same approach — all for all — will be used to exchange young soldiers under the age of 25. The overall exchange quota will be at least 1'000 people from each side, possibly more. These numbers are being finalised.
Furthermore, we agreed to create permanent medical commissions that will compile reports which the parties will use to draw up exchange lists of severely wounded soldiers without having to wait for major political decisions. These exchanges will be conducted regularly as part of routine operations.
❗️ We proposed imposing a short-term ceasefire for two to three days on several stretches of the line of contact. Our military experts will work on it in coordination with the Ukrainians. <...>
The Russian army is advancing, and there are significantly more bodies of the Ukrainian soldiers in the grey zone. For this reason, we propose collecting the bodies of their fallen soldiers and transferring them immediately on-site to the opposing side for proper burial under Christian traditions. We let them know about this proposal. The Ukrainian military promised to review it promptly. <...>
Children are central to us, and I would like to say a few words about them. We’ve been hearing lately <…> that “1.5 million Ukrainian children were abducted by the Russians.” Then it came down to “200'000 Ukrainian children abducted by the Russians.” Now, the official figure is “20'000 children abducted by the Russians.” We’ve constantly asked to provide documentary evidence. Show us who these children are, give us something, such as missing child reports filed by their parents. Who are these children? They weren’t on any lists. What we get are mere numbers with no substance. <...>
We finally obtained a complete list. As you can see, it’s not 1.5 million, and not even 20'000 names. It includes 339 names. We will look into each case. We have reviewed every single inquiry lately. The Commissioner for Children’s Rights office had 101 children reunite with their families. 22 children have come back home from Ukraine and reunited with their families. Our children, too, may end up in the midst of a combat zone and lose contact with their families. <...>
This list of 339 names only underscores the fact that child abduction has, unfortunately, been turned by the Ukrainian authorities into a media show for bleeding-heart Europeans. <...> In reality, we are talking about dozens of children. None of these children have been abducted. Not a single one. These are the children who were rescued by our soldiers — often at the cost of their lives — pulled from combat zones and taken to safety. We are looking for their parents. If the parents are found, the children are returned.
☝️ Every child will reunite with their parents. All families on both sides will come together. We are working on it. It’s a matter of honour.
❓Question: What language were the talks held in?
💬 Vladimir Medinsky: I’ll give you three guesses.
❓Question: Was it Russian?
💬 Vladimir Medinsky: Correct, you got it right straight away.
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🚴♂️ #OTD, mass bike rides and thematic events are organized to promote a healthy lifestyle.
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#DruzhbaDosti
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Дорогие друзья!
📚 Русский дом в Нью-Дели приглашает вас на театральную постановку "Пушкин-жив!" и "Пир во время чумы".
📆 Ждем Вас 6 июня в 11:30.
🏢 Место проведения: Русский дом в Нью-Дели.
✅ Вход для посетителей театральной постановки - свободный.
💎 Не упустите возможность стать частью важного события!
Ждем Вас!
#РусскийДом #культура #Индия
Dear friends!
📚 The Russian House in New Delhi invites you to the theatrical perfomance "Pushkin is Alive!" and "A Feast in Time of Plague".
📆 We are waiting for you on June 6 at 11:30 a.m.
🏢 Venue: Russian House in New Delhi.
✅ Admission for visitors to the theatrical performance is free.
💎 Don't miss the opportunity to become part of an important event!
We are waiting for you!
#RussianHouse #культура #India
🏢 Место проведения: Русский дом в Нью-Дели.
Ждем Вас!
#РусскийДом #культура #Индия
Dear friends!
📚 The Russian House in New Delhi invites you to the theatrical perfomance "Pushkin is Alive!" and "A Feast in Time of Plague".
📆 We are waiting for you on June 6 at 11:30 a.m.
🏢 Venue: Russian House in New Delhi.
✅ Admission for visitors to the theatrical performance is free.
💎 Don't miss the opportunity to become part of an important event!
We are waiting for you!
#RussianHouse #культура #India
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120th Birth Anniversary of Mikhail Sholokhov Observed in Trivandrum
The Russian House in Trivandrum organised a literary seminar to celebrate the 120th birth anniversary of renowned Russian writer and Nobel Laureate Mikhail Sholokhov.
Writer and critic Mrs Sulochana Ram Mohan inaugurated the seminar. In her address, Mrs Ram Mohan remarked that Sholokhov rose to fame due to his remarkable ability to blend personal drama with historical forces, making his work both moving and monumental.
Writer Dr Raja Warier, Honorary Consul of Russia and Director of0 the Russian House in Trivandrum, Mr Ratheesh Nair, also addressed the gathering. The Deputy Director of the Russian House, Mrs Kavitha Nair, delivered the welcome speech.
The Russian House in Trivandrum organised a literary seminar to celebrate the 120th birth anniversary of renowned Russian writer and Nobel Laureate Mikhail Sholokhov.
Writer and critic Mrs Sulochana Ram Mohan inaugurated the seminar. In her address, Mrs Ram Mohan remarked that Sholokhov rose to fame due to his remarkable ability to blend personal drama with historical forces, making his work both moving and monumental.
Writer Dr Raja Warier, Honorary Consul of Russia and Director of0 the Russian House in Trivandrum, Mr Ratheesh Nair, also addressed the gathering. The Deputy Director of the Russian House, Mrs Kavitha Nair, delivered the welcome speech.
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