📆 #OTD on January 5, 295 years ago, the first streetlights appeared in Moscow.
In 1730, the Senate of the Russian Empire issued a decree on the manufacture of glass lanterns for lighting Moscow in winter.
🏮 The money for the installation of the first 520 oil lamps was allocated by the treasury, but the residents themselves had to turn them on and keep in good order. They functioned from September 1 to May 1, 18 times a month, when the moon did not emerge in the night sky.
By the end of the 18th century, street lighting had improved, and the number of lighting poles had increased to 6,500. And in 1880, the first electric lanterns appeared in Moscow.
💡 Muscovites were able to fully illuminate their homes only 30 years later, when the first central power plant was opened on the Raushskaya embankment.
#History
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In 1730, the Senate of the Russian Empire issued a decree on the manufacture of glass lanterns for lighting Moscow in winter.
🏮 The money for the installation of the first 520 oil lamps was allocated by the treasury, but the residents themselves had to turn them on and keep in good order. They functioned from September 1 to May 1, 18 times a month, when the moon did not emerge in the night sky.
By the end of the 18th century, street lighting had improved, and the number of lighting poles had increased to 6,500. And in 1880, the first electric lanterns appeared in Moscow.
💡 Muscovites were able to fully illuminate their homes only 30 years later, when the first central power plant was opened on the Raushskaya embankment.
#History
#Russia
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✉ Russia's President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to athletes, coaches, the staff, and veteran members of the Russian Paralympic Committee on its 30th anniversary (January 5, 2026)
✍️ Over all these years, the Russian Paralympic Committee has been pursuing an important and socially-oriented mission; its noble goals unite thousands of people with disabilities, involve them in adaptive physical fitness programmes and help them to completely unlock their talents, display a strong character and indomitable spirit.
Largely owing to this skilful and consistent work, Russian athletes score outstanding achievements at world and European championships and Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.
And, of course, it is gratifying to know that our Paralympic athletes now once again compete at major international competitions with their national symbols, flag and anthem.
I consider this to be our major common victory.
✍️ Over all these years, the Russian Paralympic Committee has been pursuing an important and socially-oriented mission; its noble goals unite thousands of people with disabilities, involve them in adaptive physical fitness programmes and help them to completely unlock their talents, display a strong character and indomitable spirit.
Largely owing to this skilful and consistent work, Russian athletes score outstanding achievements at world and European championships and Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.
And, of course, it is gratifying to know that our Paralympic athletes now once again compete at major international competitions with their national symbols, flag and anthem.
I consider this to be our major common victory.
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#KievRegimeCrimes
⚡️ Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik:
PHOTO EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of December 29 – January 4:
▪️December 30 – a kamikaze drone attacked a civilian passenger car in Novaya Kakhovka, Kherson Region.
▪️December 31 – a fixed-wing UAV Chaklun-V struck a privately owned residential house in Donetsk, DPR.
▪️December 31 – shelling of a residential area in Maslova Pristan, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured, 23 private homes were damaged.
▪️January 1, at midnight – three Ukrainian UAVs attacked a café and a hotel complex in Khorly, Kherson Region. 29 people were killed, at least 31 were injured.
▪️January 1 – a kamikaze drone strike on a grocery store in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured.
▪️Night of January 2 – UAVs attacked a power substation in Rubezhnoye, LPR. More than 85,000 household consumers in eight localities were left without electricity.
▪️ January 2 – a missile strike hit a commercial facility in central Belgorod. Two women were injured.
▪️ January 2 – an FPV-drone strike on a civilian passenger car in Belyanka village, Belgorod Region. Two civilians were injured.
▪️Night of January 4 – UAVs attacked Gubkin, Belgorod Region. A civilian woman was injured, several commercial facilities were damaged.
▪️ January 4 – a kamikaze drone struck civilian passenger cars in a car park in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured.
⚡️ Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik:
PHOTO EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of December 29 – January 4:
▪️December 30 – a kamikaze drone attacked a civilian passenger car in Novaya Kakhovka, Kherson Region.
▪️December 31 – a fixed-wing UAV Chaklun-V struck a privately owned residential house in Donetsk, DPR.
▪️December 31 – shelling of a residential area in Maslova Pristan, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured, 23 private homes were damaged.
▪️January 1, at midnight – three Ukrainian UAVs attacked a café and a hotel complex in Khorly, Kherson Region. 29 people were killed, at least 31 were injured.
▪️January 1 – a kamikaze drone strike on a grocery store in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured.
▪️Night of January 2 – UAVs attacked a power substation in Rubezhnoye, LPR. More than 85,000 household consumers in eight localities were left without electricity.
▪️ January 2 – a missile strike hit a commercial facility in central Belgorod. Two women were injured.
▪️ January 2 – an FPV-drone strike on a civilian passenger car in Belyanka village, Belgorod Region. Two civilians were injured.
▪️Night of January 4 – UAVs attacked Gubkin, Belgorod Region. A civilian woman was injured, several commercial facilities were damaged.
▪️ January 4 – a kamikaze drone struck civilian passenger cars in a car park in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured.
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Vladimir Putin extended Christmas greetings to Orthodox Christians and all Russians who observe the holiday
the President's message of greetings reads, in part.
This wonderful holiday illuminates the world with the light of kindness and love, giving millions of people hope and the joy of communion with the spiritual traditions of our forebears, passed down from generation to generation.
I would like to note with deep appreciation the immense and truly unique contribution made by the Russian Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations to strengthening social unity, preserving our rich historical and cultural heritage, and fostering the patriotic and moral upbringing of young people. Religious organisations devote tireless attention to works of mercy and charity, care for those in need, support participants and veterans of the special military operation, and do much to promote harmonious interfaith and interethnic dialogue in our country. This important and much-needed work deserves the most sincere recognition,
the President's message of greetings reads, in part.
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☦️ Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Christmas (January 7, 2026)
✍️ Vladimir Putin: This wonderful holiday illuminates the world with the light of kindness and love, giving millions of people hope and the joy of communion with the spiritual traditions of our forebears, passed down from generation to generation.
I would like to note with deep appreciation the immense and truly unique contribution made by the Russian Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations to strengthening social unity, preserving our rich historical and cultural heritage, and fostering the patriotic and moral upbringing of young people.
Religious organisations devote tireless attention to works of mercy and charity, care for those in need, support participants and veterans of the special military operation, and do much to promote harmonious interfaith and interethnic dialogue in our country. This important and much-needed work deserves the most sincere recognition.
I wish Orthodox Christians and all those who celebrate Christmas good health, success and all the very best.
✍️ Vladimir Putin: This wonderful holiday illuminates the world with the light of kindness and love, giving millions of people hope and the joy of communion with the spiritual traditions of our forebears, passed down from generation to generation.
I would like to note with deep appreciation the immense and truly unique contribution made by the Russian Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations to strengthening social unity, preserving our rich historical and cultural heritage, and fostering the patriotic and moral upbringing of young people.
Religious organisations devote tireless attention to works of mercy and charity, care for those in need, support participants and veterans of the special military operation, and do much to promote harmonious interfaith and interethnic dialogue in our country. This important and much-needed work deserves the most sincere recognition.
I wish Orthodox Christians and all those who celebrate Christmas good health, success and all the very best.
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On Christmas night, the President attended a service at the Church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious in the Moscow Region
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
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After the service concluded, Vladimir Putin spoke with people who gathered at the church
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
Today, we celebrate the wonderful, bright holiday of Christmas. We often call the Lord our Saviour, for He once came to this Earth to save all people. And our warriors, Russia's warriors accomplish this very mission of protecting the Fatherland and saving it and its people as instructed by the Lord, so to speak.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
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#HistoryOfRussia
⚔️ January 7 – a memorable date in Russia’s military history.
On this day in 1878, the Battle of Sheynovo began (on the territory of present-day Bulgaria).
In this battle, the Russian army secured a strategically decisive victory that made the successful conclusion of the war with Turkey inevitable. A heavily fortified Turkish camp blocked the passage from the Balkan Mountains southwards, towards Constantinople – Istanbul.
In accordance with the operational plan, Russian detachments attacked the Turkish forces from three directions. General-Adjutant Mikhail Skobelev stood out most prominently. For repeatedly appearing at the fiercest points of combat in a white uniform and on a white horse, he was dubbed “White General” (“Ak-Pasha”) by the awed soldiers.
When the encirclement was completed, the Turks capitulated.
Thirty thousand soldiers and officers were taken prisoner.
The Ottoman Empire lost its best army. The road to Constantinople was opened, and in a single day Skobelev’s cavalry advanced 85 kilometres towards the city.
🎥 © Russian Military Historical Society
⚔️ January 7 – a memorable date in Russia’s military history.
On this day in 1878, the Battle of Sheynovo began (on the territory of present-day Bulgaria).
In this battle, the Russian army secured a strategically decisive victory that made the successful conclusion of the war with Turkey inevitable. A heavily fortified Turkish camp blocked the passage from the Balkan Mountains southwards, towards Constantinople – Istanbul.
In accordance with the operational plan, Russian detachments attacked the Turkish forces from three directions. General-Adjutant Mikhail Skobelev stood out most prominently. For repeatedly appearing at the fiercest points of combat in a white uniform and on a white horse, he was dubbed “White General” (“Ak-Pasha”) by the awed soldiers.
When the encirclement was completed, the Turks capitulated.
Thirty thousand soldiers and officers were taken prisoner.
The Ottoman Empire lost its best army. The road to Constantinople was opened, and in a single day Skobelev’s cavalry advanced 85 kilometres towards the city.
🎥 © Russian Military Historical Society
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