🎨 #OTD Karl Bryullov, a pivotal Russian painter, an outstanding master of combining academic skill with emotional drama, who merged Neoclassicism and Romanticism in Russian art and was renowned for his brilliant portraits and grand historical works, was born on December 23, 1799, in St. Petersburg.
In 1809, he began his studies at one of the world’s best art academies - the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Fine Arts and excelled, winning top honours like the First Gold Medal for his talent in blending technical skill with romantic expression. In 1823, Karl Bryullov moved to Italy to continue his career and while there he painted his best-known work of art, the epic "Last Day of Pompeii".
✨ This masterpiece brought him international recognition and fame at the age of 33. Karl Bryullov later became a revered professor at the Imperial Academy, created numerous portraits, sketches and watercolours, deeply influencing Russian art through his masterful technique and emotional depth.
#RussianArt
In 1809, he began his studies at one of the world’s best art academies - the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Fine Arts and excelled, winning top honours like the First Gold Medal for his talent in blending technical skill with romantic expression. In 1823, Karl Bryullov moved to Italy to continue his career and while there he painted his best-known work of art, the epic "Last Day of Pompeii".
✨ This masterpiece brought him international recognition and fame at the age of 33. Karl Bryullov later became a revered professor at the Imperial Academy, created numerous portraits, sketches and watercolours, deeply influencing Russian art through his masterful technique and emotional depth.
#RussianArt
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📺 Watch the Interview of Anna Thandi Moraka, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, with RT channel on the sidelines of the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum (Cairo, 19-20 December 2025)
Key Takeaways:
• Africa is more focused on its developmental path and is strategically partnering with the Russian Federation on developmental issues, including economic and other important fields.
• Russia has a historic role in supporting South Africa during the fight against apartheid, including accommodating comrades from the African National Congress who came to Russia to flee away from the then-brutal apartheid regime.
• Russia must always regard South Africa as one of its strategic partners. Recently, during our #G20 presidency, we succeeded in delivering a memorable G20 due to the support of President Putin’s leadership and his entire cabinet, who came through to help us reach a declaration at the Leaders’ Summit in November.
#RussiaAfrica
Key Takeaways:
• Africa is more focused on its developmental path and is strategically partnering with the Russian Federation on developmental issues, including economic and other important fields.
• Russia has a historic role in supporting South Africa during the fight against apartheid, including accommodating comrades from the African National Congress who came to Russia to flee away from the then-brutal apartheid regime.
• Russia must always regard South Africa as one of its strategic partners. Recently, during our #G20 presidency, we succeeded in delivering a memorable G20 due to the support of President Putin’s leadership and his entire cabinet, who came through to help us reach a declaration at the Leaders’ Summit in November.
#RussiaAfrica
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🏆 Russian athletes perform successfully at the Games of the Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi
The international multisport tournament Games of the Future 2025 has concluded in Abu Dhabi.
🌐 Around 850 athletes from more than 60 countries, including South Africa, took part in the tournament. Russian athletes competed in 10 out of 11 disciplines.
Russian athletes claimed victories in several disciplines, including:
Phygital Dance – Ivan Vlasov
Phygital Basketball – Liga Pro Team
Phygital Shooter – xGoat
Phygital Fighting (FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves) – Kuznya
Phygital Drone Racing – Drone Racing One
MOBA PC (Dota 2) – Win
Battle Royale (Fortnite) – Swizzy + Kami
🎉 Congratulations to all the winners & participants!
Reminder: the first Games of the Future were held in 2024 in Kazan on the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In 2026, the international multisport tournament Games of the Future will take place in Kazakhstan.
#GamesOfTheFuture
The international multisport tournament Games of the Future 2025 has concluded in Abu Dhabi.
🌐 Around 850 athletes from more than 60 countries, including South Africa, took part in the tournament. Russian athletes competed in 10 out of 11 disciplines.
Russian athletes claimed victories in several disciplines, including:
Phygital Dance – Ivan Vlasov
Phygital Basketball – Liga Pro Team
Phygital Shooter – xGoat
Phygital Fighting (FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves) – Kuznya
Phygital Drone Racing – Drone Racing One
MOBA PC (Dota 2) – Win
Battle Royale (Fortnite) – Swizzy + Kami
🎉 Congratulations to all the winners & participants!
Reminder: the first Games of the Future were held in 2024 in Kazan on the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In 2026, the international multisport tournament Games of the Future will take place in Kazakhstan.
#GamesOfTheFuture
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On the creation of a free trade zone between the #EAEU and Indonesia
On the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in St. Petersburg, the #EAEU member states and #Indonesia signed an agreement to establish a free trade zone.
Here’s what this means for Russian exporters:
▶️ a reduction (and eventual elimination) of Indonesia’s import customs duties on approximately 94% of product categories from EAEU countries;
▶️ simplification of regulatory procedures, including technical standards, sanitary regulations, and rules of origin;
▶️ diversification of trade and development of industrial cooperation.
In terms of industrial sectors, preferential market access will be provided for metal products, petroleum products, fertilizers, forest industry products, construction machinery & various types of equipment.
☝️Cooperation with #EAEU countries could also offer African partners preferential access to a large and growing market, reduced trade barriers, and simplified regulatory procedures.
On the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in St. Petersburg, the #EAEU member states and #Indonesia signed an agreement to establish a free trade zone.
Here’s what this means for Russian exporters:
▶️ a reduction (and eventual elimination) of Indonesia’s import customs duties on approximately 94% of product categories from EAEU countries;
▶️ simplification of regulatory procedures, including technical standards, sanitary regulations, and rules of origin;
▶️ diversification of trade and development of industrial cooperation.
In terms of industrial sectors, preferential market access will be provided for metal products, petroleum products, fertilizers, forest industry products, construction machinery & various types of equipment.
☝️Cooperation with #EAEU countries could also offer African partners preferential access to a large and growing market, reduced trade barriers, and simplified regulatory procedures.
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✉️ Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey #Lavrov has sent a congratulatory message to Director of Russia's MFA Press and Information Department Maria #Zakharova on her anniversary (December 24, 2025)
✍️ Dear Maria Vladimirovna,
I extend to you my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your jubilee.
An energetic and goal-oriented diplomat representing a new generation, you have devoted your entire life to serving Russia. Your vivid and distinctive professional style, exceptional dedication to work, and unconventional approach to addressing the tasks at hand have enabled you to achieve truly impressive results.
Your invaluable contribution to promoting Russia’s foreign policy in the information sphere, to communicating its principles and priorities to broad audiences in Russia and worldwide, as well as to exposing Western propaganda, commands the deepest respect. It is only natural that you have earned – and I do not hesitate to say this – nationwide affection and the respect of millions of Russians and friends of our country abroad.
I greatly value our many years of close cooperation. I highly appreciate your reliability and your sincere readiness to work for the benefit of the country, regardless of personal time and other circumstances.
I wish you sound health, well-being, and new major successes in all your endeavours.
SERGEY LAVROV
✍️ Dear Maria Vladimirovna,
I extend to you my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your jubilee.
An energetic and goal-oriented diplomat representing a new generation, you have devoted your entire life to serving Russia. Your vivid and distinctive professional style, exceptional dedication to work, and unconventional approach to addressing the tasks at hand have enabled you to achieve truly impressive results.
Your invaluable contribution to promoting Russia’s foreign policy in the information sphere, to communicating its principles and priorities to broad audiences in Russia and worldwide, as well as to exposing Western propaganda, commands the deepest respect. It is only natural that you have earned – and I do not hesitate to say this – nationwide affection and the respect of millions of Russians and friends of our country abroad.
I greatly value our many years of close cooperation. I highly appreciate your reliability and your sincere readiness to work for the benefit of the country, regardless of personal time and other circumstances.
I wish you sound health, well-being, and new major successes in all your endeavours.
SERGEY LAVROV
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⚡️ Under Presidential Decree No. 883 of December 12, 2025, the Russian Federation is introducing a new impatriation framework aimed at supporting the relocation to permanent residence of foreign nationals and stateless persons who wish to contribute their skills and expertise in Russia.
👉 The programme is aimed for foreign nationals who:
• have achievements in science, technology, production, sports, creative industries, culture, or education;
• have made a contribution to society, the economy, or Russia’s defence and security;
• possess highly sought-after professions, qualifications, or skills.
👉 Key features of the programme:
• Open to citizens of all countries worldwide;
• Accelerated migration procedures:
– temporary residence permit without quotas or exams;
– direct access to a permanent residence permit.
👉 Support and integration:
• Spouses, parents, children (including adopted or under guardianship) are eligible to relocate together with the impatriate;
• Impatriates and their families receive end-to-end support at both the federal and regional levels, including through the Regional Standard for Impatriate Integration, implemented on a one-stop shop basis in pilot regions.
✅ Applications for impatriate status open on April 15, 2026.
Supervised by Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Agency for Strategic Initiatives, the programme marks Russia’s first immigration initiative focused specifically on attracting global talent, combining legal certainty, streamlined procedures, and comprehensive integration support.
☝️ Explore the infocards to learn more.
#Russia1Love
👉 The programme is aimed for foreign nationals who:
• have achievements in science, technology, production, sports, creative industries, culture, or education;
• have made a contribution to society, the economy, or Russia’s defence and security;
• possess highly sought-after professions, qualifications, or skills.
👉 Key features of the programme:
• Open to citizens of all countries worldwide;
• Accelerated migration procedures:
– temporary residence permit without quotas or exams;
– direct access to a permanent residence permit.
👉 Support and integration:
• Spouses, parents, children (including adopted or under guardianship) are eligible to relocate together with the impatriate;
• Impatriates and their families receive end-to-end support at both the federal and regional levels, including through the Regional Standard for Impatriate Integration, implemented on a one-stop shop basis in pilot regions.
✅ Applications for impatriate status open on April 15, 2026.
Supervised by Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Agency for Strategic Initiatives, the programme marks Russia’s first immigration initiative focused specifically on attracting global talent, combining legal certainty, streamlined procedures, and comprehensive integration support.
☝️ Explore the infocards to learn more.
#Russia1Love
✨🤩 Christmas Greetings from Roman Ambarov, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho:
Dear residents of South Africa and Lesotho, friends,
I extend my warmest and sincerest wishes of happiness, peace, good fortune, and good health to everyone celebrating here in South Africa, Lesotho and around the world. At this special time of year, may the spirit of Christmas strengthen the bonds of friendship and mutual understanding between our peoples.
Wish you good health, peace, and prosperity.
May all you dreams and plans come true!
#Christmas2025
Dear residents of South Africa and Lesotho, friends,
I extend my warmest and sincerest wishes of happiness, peace, good fortune, and good health to everyone celebrating here in South Africa, Lesotho and around the world. At this special time of year, may the spirit of Christmas strengthen the bonds of friendship and mutual understanding between our peoples.
Wish you good health, peace, and prosperity.
May all you dreams and plans come true!
#Christmas2025
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