🌞 From August 1 to 3, the Tavrida.ART festival took place for the seventh time in #Crimea.
At the festival grounds, young artists, musicians, actors, and directors created works that reflect traditional spiritual and moral values and a love for their homeland.
This year’s program was dedicated to the contemporary Russian style: featuring linen fabrics, embroidery, folk motifs, and ethnic accessories. Various regions showcased their cultural and gastronomic achievements, while artists and designers presented their creations.
Over the course of three days, more than 300 events were held across an area of about 250 hectares: music shows, theatrical performances and street plays, film screenings, exhibitions, tastings, fairs, guided tours, lectures and workshops, as well as meetings with public and cultural figures. More than 20 popular performers and emerging artists were scheduled to take the stage.
On August 3, the main stage of the Tavrida.ART young arts festival hosted a large-scale musical show presenting the international music brand Intervision, which is set to take place in Moscow this September. A band from South Africa is also expected 🇿🇦
At the festival grounds, young artists, musicians, actors, and directors created works that reflect traditional spiritual and moral values and a love for their homeland.
This year’s program was dedicated to the contemporary Russian style: featuring linen fabrics, embroidery, folk motifs, and ethnic accessories. Various regions showcased their cultural and gastronomic achievements, while artists and designers presented their creations.
Over the course of three days, more than 300 events were held across an area of about 250 hectares: music shows, theatrical performances and street plays, film screenings, exhibitions, tastings, fairs, guided tours, lectures and workshops, as well as meetings with public and cultural figures. More than 20 popular performers and emerging artists were scheduled to take the stage.
On August 3, the main stage of the Tavrida.ART young arts festival hosted a large-scale musical show presenting the international music brand Intervision, which is set to take place in Moscow this September. A band from South Africa is also expected 🇿🇦
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🗓 On August 6th, diplomats from the Russian Embassy in South Africa took part in the Women’s Day Seminar hosted by the University of South Africa (#UNISA), dedicated to the theme: “Visionary Leadership and Women’s Leadership – The State of the Citizen Project in South Africa.”
The event brought together representatives from government, academia, education, business, and the diplomatic corps, reflecting a broad spectrum of African and international engagement.
🎙 On the sidelines of the seminar, Dr. Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, former Minister for Public Service and Administration of the Republic of South Africa, offered reflections on the vital role that training in the Soviet Union played in her political development and the broader anti-apartheid struggle.
“The Soviet Union and the African National Congress (ANC) had a very strong relationship. That relationship was part of the Soviet Union's broader commitment to liberation movements around the world – and, in our case, to supporting the struggle for freedom in South Africa and the ANC in particular,” she recalled.
Dr. Fraser-Moleketi emphasized the multifaceted nature of Soviet support:
“The Soviet Union's assistance wasn’t limited to military training. It included educational support, too. Many young South Africans who went into exile studied in the Soviet Union and qualified as medical doctors and professionals in other fields. The training helped sharpen our analytical skills and prepared us to engage more effectively when we returned home. That, too, was a form of solidarity – a sacrifice by the Soviet people that we never took for granted.”
Reflecting on her time in the USSR, Dr. Fraser-Moleketi added:
“We were a group of 20 – only two of us were women. And we did quite well. We learned a bit of Russian, and had a chance to undergo trainings in such beautiful Soviet cities as Moscow, Sevastopol, Kiev, and others.”
She also recalled the deep emotional bond between South African freedom fighters and their Soviet counterparts.
“There was even a song composed and sung in gratitude to the peoples of the world who supported our struggle. We’ll never forget that.”
#WomensDay2025 #ExpertsSay
The event brought together representatives from government, academia, education, business, and the diplomatic corps, reflecting a broad spectrum of African and international engagement.
🎙 On the sidelines of the seminar, Dr. Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, former Minister for Public Service and Administration of the Republic of South Africa, offered reflections on the vital role that training in the Soviet Union played in her political development and the broader anti-apartheid struggle.
“The Soviet Union and the African National Congress (ANC) had a very strong relationship. That relationship was part of the Soviet Union's broader commitment to liberation movements around the world – and, in our case, to supporting the struggle for freedom in South Africa and the ANC in particular,” she recalled.
Dr. Fraser-Moleketi emphasized the multifaceted nature of Soviet support:
“The Soviet Union's assistance wasn’t limited to military training. It included educational support, too. Many young South Africans who went into exile studied in the Soviet Union and qualified as medical doctors and professionals in other fields. The training helped sharpen our analytical skills and prepared us to engage more effectively when we returned home. That, too, was a form of solidarity – a sacrifice by the Soviet people that we never took for granted.”
Reflecting on her time in the USSR, Dr. Fraser-Moleketi added:
“We were a group of 20 – only two of us were women. And we did quite well. We learned a bit of Russian, and had a chance to undergo trainings in such beautiful Soviet cities as Moscow, Sevastopol, Kiev, and others.”
She also recalled the deep emotional bond between South African freedom fighters and their Soviet counterparts.
“There was even a song composed and sung in gratitude to the peoples of the world who supported our struggle. We’ll never forget that.”
#WomensDay2025 #ExpertsSay
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⚡️ Comment by Aide to the President of Russia Yury Ushakov on Vladimir Putin’s meeting with US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (August 7, 2025)
💬 Yury Ushakov: This meeting took place in a business-like atmosphere and was quite constructive. Both Sides can be satisfied with the outcomes of this conversation. The discussion focused on matters dealing with future efforts to work together in the context of resolving the Ukraine crisis.
🇷🇺🇺🇸 Once again, it was noted that Russia-US relations could be placed on a totally different, mutually beneficial footing, which would be in stark contrast with the way these relations have evolved in recent years.
❗️ Regarding the Ukraine agenda, at the proposal of the United States, there was a principled agreement to hold a top-level bilateral meeting in the coming days, which means a meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
Together with our American colleagues, we are about to start working on the specific parameters of this meeting and its venue. The venue has also been coordinated, and we will communicate on this point a little later.
As for the option of holding a trilateral meeting, which for some reason became a subject of speculation yesterday in Washington, the US representative simply mentioned it during the meeting at the Kremlin. However, there was no specific discussion on this topic. Russia has not commented on this option in any way. Our suggestion primarily focuses on preparing for a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump.
What matters most is that the meeting proves successful and produces tangible results.
It is already well known that Donald Trump spoke to several of his European partners on the phone to discuss these issues after Steve Witkoff reported back to him. It is worth noting in this regard that we have also been updating our close partners and friends through the relevant communication channels to inform them on the topics discussed during the meeting with Steve Witkoff.
Next week was suggested as a possible timeframe [for holding the meeting], but since the effort to prepare for this important event is only just beginning for both Parties, it is hard to say how long the preparations will take.
That said, the option of holding this meeting sometime next week was on the table, and we hold quite a positive view in this regard.
#RussiaUS
💬 Yury Ushakov: This meeting took place in a business-like atmosphere and was quite constructive. Both Sides can be satisfied with the outcomes of this conversation. The discussion focused on matters dealing with future efforts to work together in the context of resolving the Ukraine crisis.
🇷🇺🇺🇸 Once again, it was noted that Russia-US relations could be placed on a totally different, mutually beneficial footing, which would be in stark contrast with the way these relations have evolved in recent years.
❗️ Regarding the Ukraine agenda, at the proposal of the United States, there was a principled agreement to hold a top-level bilateral meeting in the coming days, which means a meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
Together with our American colleagues, we are about to start working on the specific parameters of this meeting and its venue. The venue has also been coordinated, and we will communicate on this point a little later.
As for the option of holding a trilateral meeting, which for some reason became a subject of speculation yesterday in Washington, the US representative simply mentioned it during the meeting at the Kremlin. However, there was no specific discussion on this topic. Russia has not commented on this option in any way. Our suggestion primarily focuses on preparing for a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump.
What matters most is that the meeting proves successful and produces tangible results.
It is already well known that Donald Trump spoke to several of his European partners on the phone to discuss these issues after Steve Witkoff reported back to him. It is worth noting in this regard that we have also been updating our close partners and friends through the relevant communication channels to inform them on the topics discussed during the meeting with Steve Witkoff.
Next week was suggested as a possible timeframe [for holding the meeting], but since the effort to prepare for this important event is only just beginning for both Parties, it is hard to say how long the preparations will take.
That said, the option of holding this meeting sometime next week was on the table, and we hold quite a positive view in this regard.
#RussiaUS
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✍️ Комментарий Посла России в ЮАР Р.Е.Амбарова, опубликованный на портале TV BRICS (7 августа 2025 года)
В настоящее время в России на программах высшего профессионального образования обучается более 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ южноафриканцев, включая как поступивших по квоте, предоставляемой ЮАР Правительством России, так и на договорной основе. Помимо Москвы и Санкт-Петербурга, местные абитуриенты выбирают вузы Саратова, Тамбова, Астрахани, Курска. Востребовано российское высшее образование по медицинским и инженерным специальностям, математике, компьютерным наукам.
Полученное в России высшее образование ценится даже с учётом того, что по ряду направлений по завершении обучения требуется подтверждение квалификации для работы в ЮАР (например, медикам – ведь в Южной Африке особые географические и климатические условия).
Частично студентов, решивших получать высшее образование в России, софинансирует Министерство высшего образования и профессиональной подготовки ЮАР, конечно, исходя из своих критериев, одним из которых является обязательство по завершении обучения вернуться на родину и отработать определенный срок.
Действительно, многие южноафриканцы мечтают учиться в России. Позвольте поделиться очень доброй историей, как сбылась одна такая мечта 👇
Воспитанница детского дома «Новый Иерусалим» в г.Мидранде по имени Бенедикт, которая потеряла обоих родителей и 11 лет провела в приюте, очень хотела учиться в России. Она занималась на онлайн-курсах русского языка, организованных Санкт-Петербургским госуниверситетом специально для заинтересованных жителей ЮАР. В 2024 году подала заявку на обучение в РУДН им. Патриса Лумумбы и прошла отбор. Круглая сирота, она не могла оплатить авиабилеты и проживание в Москве, но ей на помощь пришла российская община в ЮАР, которая уже давно поддерживает этот детский дом.
Сейчас Бенедикт в Москве. Она уже закончила подфак РГУ нефти и газа им. И.М.Губкина и скоро приступит к освоению основной образовательной программы в РУДН.
В настоящее время в России на программах высшего профессионального образования обучается более 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ южноафриканцев, включая как поступивших по квоте, предоставляемой ЮАР Правительством России, так и на договорной основе. Помимо Москвы и Санкт-Петербурга, местные абитуриенты выбирают вузы Саратова, Тамбова, Астрахани, Курска. Востребовано российское высшее образование по медицинским и инженерным специальностям, математике, компьютерным наукам.
Полученное в России высшее образование ценится даже с учётом того, что по ряду направлений по завершении обучения требуется подтверждение квалификации для работы в ЮАР (например, медикам – ведь в Южной Африке особые географические и климатические условия).
Частично студентов, решивших получать высшее образование в России, софинансирует Министерство высшего образования и профессиональной подготовки ЮАР, конечно, исходя из своих критериев, одним из которых является обязательство по завершении обучения вернуться на родину и отработать определенный срок.
Действительно, многие южноафриканцы мечтают учиться в России. Позвольте поделиться очень доброй историей, как сбылась одна такая мечта 👇
Воспитанница детского дома «Новый Иерусалим» в г.Мидранде по имени Бенедикт, которая потеряла обоих родителей и 11 лет провела в приюте, очень хотела учиться в России. Она занималась на онлайн-курсах русского языка, организованных Санкт-Петербургским госуниверситетом специально для заинтересованных жителей ЮАР. В 2024 году подала заявку на обучение в РУДН им. Патриса Лумумбы и прошла отбор. Круглая сирота, она не могла оплатить авиабилеты и проживание в Москве, но ей на помощь пришла российская община в ЮАР, которая уже давно поддерживает этот детский дом.
Сейчас Бенедикт в Москве. Она уже закончила подфак РГУ нефти и газа им. И.М.Губкина и скоро приступит к освоению основной образовательной программы в РУДН.
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✍️ Comment by Russian Ambassador to South Africa Roman #Ambarov published by TV BRICS media outlet on August 6, 2025
Currently, more than 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ South Africans are studying in higher education programs in Russia. This includes those who enrolled through the quota provided by the Russian Government to South Africa, as well as those studying on a contractual basis. In addition to Moscow and St. Petersburg, local applicants choose universities in Saratov, Tambov, Astrakhan, and Kursk. Russian higher education is in demand in fields such as medicine, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
A degree earned in Russia is highly valued, even though in some fields graduates must have their qualifications recognized before they can work in South Africa (for example, medical professionals — due to South Africa’s unique geographic and climatic conditions).
Some of the students who decide to pursue higher education in Russia receive co-funding from South Africa’s Department of Higher Education and Training. The support is based on certain criteria, one of which is the obligation to return home and work for a certain period after completing their studies.
Indeed, many South Africans dream of studying in Russia. Allow me to share a heartwarming story of one such dream that came true 👇
Benedict, a resident of the “New Jerusalem” orphanage in Midrand, who lost both parents and spent 11 years in the orphanage, had a strong desire to study in Russia. She took part in online Russian language courses organized by Saint Petersburg State University specifically for interested South African residents. In 2024, she applied for admission to the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia #RUDN and was accepted. As a full orphan, she could not afford airfare or living expenses in Moscow. However, the Russian community in South Africa, which has long supported the orphanage, stepped in to help.
Benedict is now in Moscow. She has already completed the preparatory program at Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas and will soon begin her main studies at RUDN.
Currently, more than 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ South Africans are studying in higher education programs in Russia. This includes those who enrolled through the quota provided by the Russian Government to South Africa, as well as those studying on a contractual basis. In addition to Moscow and St. Petersburg, local applicants choose universities in Saratov, Tambov, Astrakhan, and Kursk. Russian higher education is in demand in fields such as medicine, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
A degree earned in Russia is highly valued, even though in some fields graduates must have their qualifications recognized before they can work in South Africa (for example, medical professionals — due to South Africa’s unique geographic and climatic conditions).
Some of the students who decide to pursue higher education in Russia receive co-funding from South Africa’s Department of Higher Education and Training. The support is based on certain criteria, one of which is the obligation to return home and work for a certain period after completing their studies.
Indeed, many South Africans dream of studying in Russia. Allow me to share a heartwarming story of one such dream that came true 👇
Benedict, a resident of the “New Jerusalem” orphanage in Midrand, who lost both parents and spent 11 years in the orphanage, had a strong desire to study in Russia. She took part in online Russian language courses organized by Saint Petersburg State University specifically for interested South African residents. In 2024, she applied for admission to the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia #RUDN and was accepted. As a full orphan, she could not afford airfare or living expenses in Moscow. However, the Russian community in South Africa, which has long supported the orphanage, stepped in to help.
Benedict is now in Moscow. She has already completed the preparatory program at Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas and will soon begin her main studies at RUDN.
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🧑💻 Digitalization of trade in the EAEU
The ultimate goal of integration in the territory of Greater #Eurasia, and the #GlobalSouth is economic cooperation and prosperity of the region’s nations. Digital tools simplify access to international markets, automate document flow and reduce transaction costs.
The development of integration associations - #BRICS, #SCO, #EAEU - has made it possible to jointly develop and implement digital platforms for trade and international economic activity.
Already in operation are:
- Electronic systems of mutual settlements and document flow
- International trade platforms (for example, Eurasian Export Support Centre)
- Digital infrastructure for new transport corridors.
The potential of digital integration is high, and its implementation requires unification of regulations, investments in infrastructure as well as support for local businesses.
#EurasianIntegration
The ultimate goal of integration in the territory of Greater #Eurasia, and the #GlobalSouth is economic cooperation and prosperity of the region’s nations. Digital tools simplify access to international markets, automate document flow and reduce transaction costs.
The development of integration associations - #BRICS, #SCO, #EAEU - has made it possible to jointly develop and implement digital platforms for trade and international economic activity.
Already in operation are:
- Electronic systems of mutual settlements and document flow
- International trade platforms (for example, Eurasian Export Support Centre)
- Digital infrastructure for new transport corridors.
The potential of digital integration is high, and its implementation requires unification of regulations, investments in infrastructure as well as support for local businesses.
#EurasianIntegration
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💪👩 We continue the series dedicated to South Africa’s National Women’s Day. This entry is about Soviet female heroes who bravely and selflessly fought for their homeland in World War II. Their feat demonstrated incredible strength of character, boundless resilience and unwavering love for their country. All of them were posthumously awarded the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union.
🔹 Lidia Litvyak – the most successful female fighter pilot of WWII, the "White Lily of Stalingrad" – completed 186 combat sorties, was wounded three times, personally shot down 11 enemy aircrafts, and downed 3 more in a group effort, along with one observation balloon. On August 1, 1943, while participating in a breakthrough of the German defenses at the Mius River, she was killed during a combat mission.
🔹 Lyudmila Pavlichenko – the most effective female sniper of WWII – as part of the 25th Guards Rifle Division, participated in the defense of Odessa and Sevastopol. Her personal combat score is 309 enemy soldiers and officers (36 of them were snipers). After being seriously wounded, L.Pavlichenko was recalled from the front. In September 1942, as part of a delegation of Soviet youth, she went to the International Students Assembly in the United States. In Chicago, she stood before large crowds, and her speech was iconic.
🔹 Roza Shanina – one of the best female single snipers – took part in the Red Army’s East Prussian Offensive. On January 27, 1945, covering the commander of the artillery unit, she was severely wounded by a shell fragment. R.Shanina was taken to the hospital while still alive, where she died of her wounds the next day.
🔹 Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya – the first woman to be named a Hero of the Soviet Union – was a scout and saboteur in a special forces unit of the intelligence department of the Western Front Headquarters during the most difficult days of the Battle of Moscow. While carrying out a combat mission in the village of Petrishchevo near Moscow, she was captured due to the betrayal of a local resident and executed on November 29, 1941. Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya endured her truly martyr-like path with courage and dignity.
#SovietFemaleHeroes #WomensDay2025
🔹 Lidia Litvyak – the most successful female fighter pilot of WWII, the "White Lily of Stalingrad" – completed 186 combat sorties, was wounded three times, personally shot down 11 enemy aircrafts, and downed 3 more in a group effort, along with one observation balloon. On August 1, 1943, while participating in a breakthrough of the German defenses at the Mius River, she was killed during a combat mission.
🔹 Lyudmila Pavlichenko – the most effective female sniper of WWII – as part of the 25th Guards Rifle Division, participated in the defense of Odessa and Sevastopol. Her personal combat score is 309 enemy soldiers and officers (36 of them were snipers). After being seriously wounded, L.Pavlichenko was recalled from the front. In September 1942, as part of a delegation of Soviet youth, she went to the International Students Assembly in the United States. In Chicago, she stood before large crowds, and her speech was iconic.
🔹 Roza Shanina – one of the best female single snipers – took part in the Red Army’s East Prussian Offensive. On January 27, 1945, covering the commander of the artillery unit, she was severely wounded by a shell fragment. R.Shanina was taken to the hospital while still alive, where she died of her wounds the next day.
🔹 Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya – the first woman to be named a Hero of the Soviet Union – was a scout and saboteur in a special forces unit of the intelligence department of the Western Front Headquarters during the most difficult days of the Battle of Moscow. While carrying out a combat mission in the village of Petrishchevo near Moscow, she was captured due to the betrayal of a local resident and executed on November 29, 1941. Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya endured her truly martyr-like path with courage and dignity.
#SovietFemaleHeroes #WomensDay2025
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🇷🇺🇿🇦📞 Состоялся телефонный разговор Президента Российской Федерации В.В.Путина с Президентом Южно-Африканской Республики С.Рамафозой (7 августа 2025 года)
В.В.Путин поделился основными итогами прошедшей накануне в Москве беседы со спецпосланником Президента США С.Уиткоффом.
С.Рамафоза выразил признательность за предоставленную информацию. С российской стороны была также в позитивном ключе отмечена известная мирная инициатива африканских государств, включая ЮАР, по урегулированию украинского кризиса.
Лидеры обсудили актуальные вопросы дальнейшего развития российско-южноафриканского всеобъемлющего стратегического партнёрства.
🤝 Условлено о продолжении контактов.
#РоссияЮАР
В.В.Путин поделился основными итогами прошедшей накануне в Москве беседы со спецпосланником Президента США С.Уиткоффом.
С.Рамафоза выразил признательность за предоставленную информацию. С российской стороны была также в позитивном ключе отмечена известная мирная инициатива африканских государств, включая ЮАР, по урегулированию украинского кризиса.
Лидеры обсудили актуальные вопросы дальнейшего развития российско-южноафриканского всеобъемлющего стратегического партнёрства.
🤝 Условлено о продолжении контактов.
#РоссияЮАР
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🇷🇺🇿🇦📞 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa had a telephone conversation (August 7, 2025)
Vladimir Putin shared the outcomes of his meeting with US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, held the day before in Moscow.
Cyril Ramaphosa thanked the President of Russia for the information provided. In addition, the Russian Side expressed appreciation for the well-known peace initiative aimed at solving the Ukraine crisis that was endorsed by several African states, including South Africa.
The two Leaders discussed pressing matters pertaining to the further development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and South Africa.
The Presidents agreed to maintain contact.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
Vladimir Putin shared the outcomes of his meeting with US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, held the day before in Moscow.
Cyril Ramaphosa thanked the President of Russia for the information provided. In addition, the Russian Side expressed appreciation for the well-known peace initiative aimed at solving the Ukraine crisis that was endorsed by several African states, including South Africa.
The two Leaders discussed pressing matters pertaining to the further development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and South Africa.
The Presidents agreed to maintain contact.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
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