🇷🇺🤝🇿🇦 Space exploration, metallurgy and agriculture – Russia and South Africa discussed new opportunities for cooperation
At the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee on trade and economic cooperation between Russia and South Africa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov outlined the areas for developing bilateral relations.
👉 In particular, they discussed industry, space exploration, agriculture, education and culture.
Almost half of the trade between the countries is agricultural products. On the roadmap is expanding the range of our trade.
Pictures by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica #RussiaSArelations
At the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee on trade and economic cooperation between Russia and South Africa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov outlined the areas for developing bilateral relations.
👉 In particular, they discussed industry, space exploration, agriculture, education and culture.
“The ITEC gives impetus to the political commitment between South Africa and the Russian Federation to broaden and deepen our economy and trade relations. This is particularly important following the vision of our heads of states bilateral meeting on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in Kazan in October 2024 to which we serve to define to utilize ITEC platform and other existing mechanisms to increase and diversify our economic and trade cooperation,” South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola noted in his opening remarks.
“South Africa remains one of Russia’s main trading partners on the African continent. Over the past three years, trade between our countries has been stable. There are significant opportunities for growth. We have untapped potential in almost every area,” said Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov.
Almost half of the trade between the countries is agricultural products. On the roadmap is expanding the range of our trade.
Pictures by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica #RussiaSArelations
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 Metallurgy and energy are among the most promising areas of #Russia-#SouthAfrica cooperation
On 16 April 2025, the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee on trade and economic cooperation between Russia and South Africa was held in Moscow.
☝️ With regard to the energy sector, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue the dialogue on the construction of renewable energy facilities, as well as to intensify the development of cooperation in the construction and modernization of generation facilities and hydroelectric power plants.
Pictures by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica #RussiaSArelations
On 16 April 2025, the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee on trade and economic cooperation between Russia and South Africa was held in Moscow.
Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov:
“We are ready to cooperate in the construction of new, as well as the reconstruction, modernization and expansion of existing metallurgical production facilities. This concerns ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, mining and coal industries, and machine-building plants.”
☝️ With regard to the energy sector, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue the dialogue on the construction of renewable energy facilities, as well as to intensify the development of cooperation in the construction and modernization of generation facilities and hydroelectric power plants.
Pictures by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica #RussiaSArelations
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🇷🇺🚀🇿🇦 Russia and South Africa view expanding cooperation in the field of space
During the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee on trade and economic cooperation between Russia and South Africa (ITEC) opportunities to enhance space cooperation were considered.
Pictures by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica #RussiaSArelations #SpaceExploration
During the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee on trade and economic cooperation between Russia and South Africa (ITEC) opportunities to enhance space cooperation were considered.
“We have positive experience of cooperation in the field of space. On July 23, 2023, with the participation of the heads of Roscosmos and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), a Russian space debris tracking station was put into operation. We will continue to develop this dialogue,” said Russian Minister of Natural Resources, co-chair of the ITEC Alexander Kozlov.
Pictures by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica #RussiaSArelations #SpaceExploration
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 The 18th ITEC session in Moscow considered Russia-South Africa humanitarian cooperation
Russian Minister of Natural Resources, co-chair of the ITEC Alexander Kozlov pointed out that #Russia and #SouthAfrica are increasing cultural exchanges. In September 2024, the Days of Spiritual Culture of Russia in South Africa were successfully held in the cities of Pretoria, Durban and Johannesburg. The program of the project included concerts by the Moscow Synodal Choir and the ensemble "Soloists of Moscow". Screenings of animated films from the Soyuzmultfilm film studio took place.
☝️ For the 2025-2026 academic year, the quota for South African students has been increased by 10 places. Among the most popular areas of study are mathematics, nuclear energy and technology, mechanical engineering and metallurgy.
Pictures by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica #RussiaSArelations #SpaceExploration
Russian Minister of Natural Resources, co-chair of the ITEC Alexander Kozlov pointed out that #Russia and #SouthAfrica are increasing cultural exchanges. In September 2024, the Days of Spiritual Culture of Russia in South Africa were successfully held in the cities of Pretoria, Durban and Johannesburg. The program of the project included concerts by the Moscow Synodal Choir and the ensemble "Soloists of Moscow". Screenings of animated films from the Soyuzmultfilm film studio took place.
☝️ For the 2025-2026 academic year, the quota for South African students has been increased by 10 places. Among the most popular areas of study are mathematics, nuclear energy and technology, mechanical engineering and metallurgy.
Pictures by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica #RussiaSArelations #SpaceExploration
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A series of #G20 events on digital issues have concluded in the South African city of Gqeberha: a meeting of the Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) and a meeting of the Task Force (TF) on Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance and Innovation for Sustainable Development, created at the initiative of South Africa.
✈️ The meetings were held in a constructive manner, with an emphasis on practical issues and without politicizing the agenda. A cross-cutting priority for both groups in 2025 is the issue of equitable, inclusive and fair artificial intelligence (AI).
The following topics were also discussed during these meetings:
▫️Connectivity for inclusive digital development;
▫️ Digital public infrastructure and transformation;
▫️ Digital innovation ecosystems: unlocking the potential of small businesses.
As part of the meeting of the AI Task Force, the delegations discussed the content of the future instruments for assessing inequality in the AI sphere, problems of data availability for research organizations, small businesses and startups which are the main engines of the development of the aforementioned technology in the countries of the Global South.
The topic of generative AI, including the dangerous trend of its malicious use, was also touched upon.
🌐 The participants exchanged views on general trends in the development of AI, primarily in countries with emerging markets; data management problems; building the potential for digital transformation in the public sector, including training the population and civil servants in relevant skills.
🇷🇺 Our country was represented at specialized meetings by a delegation led by the Ministry of Digital Development.
Colleagues noted Russia's successes in developing digital infrastructure and digital platforms that provide services to individuals and private businesses. The importance of ensuring security and trust when using such digital platforms was emphasized. The key element here is the developed Unified Identification and Authentication System.
The Russian delegation pointed out our readiness to share Russian experience, including in the field of strategic planning based on the National Strategy for the Development of AI until 2030 and soft regulation based on the Code of Ethics for AI.
#G20SouthAfrica
The following topics were also discussed during these meetings:
▫️Connectivity for inclusive digital development;
▫️ Digital public infrastructure and transformation;
▫️ Digital innovation ecosystems: unlocking the potential of small businesses.
As part of the meeting of the AI Task Force, the delegations discussed the content of the future instruments for assessing inequality in the AI sphere, problems of data availability for research organizations, small businesses and startups which are the main engines of the development of the aforementioned technology in the countries of the Global South.
The topic of generative AI, including the dangerous trend of its malicious use, was also touched upon.
🌐 The participants exchanged views on general trends in the development of AI, primarily in countries with emerging markets; data management problems; building the potential for digital transformation in the public sector, including training the population and civil servants in relevant skills.
🇷🇺 Our country was represented at specialized meetings by a delegation led by the Ministry of Digital Development.
Colleagues noted Russia's successes in developing digital infrastructure and digital platforms that provide services to individuals and private businesses. The importance of ensuring security and trust when using such digital platforms was emphasized. The key element here is the developed Unified Identification and Authentication System.
The Russian delegation pointed out our readiness to share Russian experience, including in the field of strategic planning based on the National Strategy for the Development of AI until 2030 and soft regulation based on the Code of Ethics for AI.
#G20SouthAfrica
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🎙 Russian Senator Galina Karelova:
"The Green Future Award is a new experience in forming the #BRICS environmental agenda, a new facet of uniting the efforts of our countries in solving one of the most pressing problems.
It also demonstrates how significant the contribution of women to sustainable development is becoming. It is important to show the best projects to a wide audience so that they find followers and acquire a larger scale."
🌐 The organizing committee has received over 800 applications from BRICS countries. More than half from Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The participants represent government agencies, large businesses, research centers, universities, and joint-stock companies.
Expert evaluation of applications will last until April 22.
👉 Website of Green Future Award
#BRICS #GreenFutureAward
"The Green Future Award is a new experience in forming the #BRICS environmental agenda, a new facet of uniting the efforts of our countries in solving one of the most pressing problems.
It also demonstrates how significant the contribution of women to sustainable development is becoming. It is important to show the best projects to a wide audience so that they find followers and acquire a larger scale."
🌐 The organizing committee has received over 800 applications from BRICS countries. More than half from Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The participants represent government agencies, large businesses, research centers, universities, and joint-stock companies.
Expert evaluation of applications will last until April 22.
👉 Website of Green Future Award
#BRICS #GreenFutureAward
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✍️ ‘Russia will tell our story’: African experts react to Moscow’s major media move
By RT
In February, Russian news agency @Sputnik_Int opened its first African editorial center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital.
Foreign policy experts opine that the move is a clear indication of Moscow’s deliberate intention to intensify its engagements with the African continent.
Boniface Muoka, chairperson of the Department of Security, Diplomacy, and Peace Studies at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, observes that Russia’s media investment in Africa is not only about stamping Moscow’s diplomatic authority on the continent but also redefining Africa’s image.
Muoka adds that since Russia is not interested in “policing Africa,” its media investment will likely be focused on strengthening its relationship with the continent by telling Africa’s positive story.
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#RussiaAfrica #QuestionMore #RTchannel
✍️ ‘Russia will tell our story’: African experts react to Moscow’s major media move
By RT
In February, Russian news agency @Sputnik_Int opened its first African editorial center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital.
Foreign policy experts opine that the move is a clear indication of Moscow’s deliberate intention to intensify its engagements with the African continent.
Boniface Muoka, chairperson of the Department of Security, Diplomacy, and Peace Studies at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, observes that Russia’s media investment in Africa is not only about stamping Moscow’s diplomatic authority on the continent but also redefining Africa’s image.
“For decades, Western-owned and controlled media coverage of Africa has been skewed, biased, and unfair. Africa’s negative story has dominated Western media and the entry of Russia into this space is likely to turn the tide and show us the other side of the continent,” Muoka told RT.
Muoka adds that since Russia is not interested in “policing Africa,” its media investment will likely be focused on strengthening its relationship with the continent by telling Africa’s positive story.
Read in full
#RussiaAfrica #QuestionMore #RTchannel
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov:
Despite the sanctions, we can not only rely on national currencies but also create payment platforms that are free from external influence. One of them is the Financial Messaging System of the Central Bank of Russia, which is convenient and does not depend on #SWIFT.
☝️ There are several other initiatives, including those that are being considered within #BRICS.
Brazil has proposed creating alternative payment platforms, and this work is underway. I am confident that even the countries that are not members of this group will be able to gain access to such mechanisms after they are created.
#Lavrov #BRICS
Despite the sanctions, we can not only rely on national currencies but also create payment platforms that are free from external influence. One of them is the Financial Messaging System of the Central Bank of Russia, which is convenient and does not depend on #SWIFT.
☝️ There are several other initiatives, including those that are being considered within #BRICS.
Brazil has proposed creating alternative payment platforms, and this work is underway. I am confident that even the countries that are not members of this group will be able to gain access to such mechanisms after they are created.
#Lavrov #BRICS
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🇷🇺 Today marks the Day of Accession of Crimea, Taman and Kuban into the Russian empire.
📆This commemorative date in modern Russia was established to draw attention to empress Catherine’s fateful decision of 19 April 1783 and highlight historical context of Crimea being an integral part of Russia.
The history of Russian presence in Crimea starts as long ago as X-XI centuries. The area of Russian principality of Tmutarakan in North-Pontic region spread from eastern Crimea to the foothills of the Caucasus. However, later Russia, torn by internal strives, lost control over this territory and it fell under the authority of Byzantium and the Ottoman empire.
⚔️For centuries, Russian lands were raided from the territory of Crimea. People were seized, enslaved and later sold at slave markets including in Constantinople.
☝️ In order to eliminate the threat and gain access to the Black Sea young emperor Peter the Great conducted two Azov campaigns in late XVII century.
⚔️ As a result of Russo-Turkish wars of 1735-1739 and 1768-1774, Crimean khanate became independent from the Porte, while the Russian empire gained the ports of Kerch and Enikale, control over the Kerch strait and therewith an unhindered access to the Black Sea from the Azov Sea.
But remaining threat of possible use of Crimea as a bridgehead for attacking Russia by Turkey called into question the integration of Crimea into Russia.
✍️ On 19 April 1783, Russian empress Catherine the Great signed a Manifesto on admission of Crimean peninsula, Taman island and the whole Kuban land into Russian empire.
#RussianHistory #CrimeaisRussia
📆This commemorative date in modern Russia was established to draw attention to empress Catherine’s fateful decision of 19 April 1783 and highlight historical context of Crimea being an integral part of Russia.
The history of Russian presence in Crimea starts as long ago as X-XI centuries. The area of Russian principality of Tmutarakan in North-Pontic region spread from eastern Crimea to the foothills of the Caucasus. However, later Russia, torn by internal strives, lost control over this territory and it fell under the authority of Byzantium and the Ottoman empire.
⚔️For centuries, Russian lands were raided from the territory of Crimea. People were seized, enslaved and later sold at slave markets including in Constantinople.
☝️ In order to eliminate the threat and gain access to the Black Sea young emperor Peter the Great conducted two Azov campaigns in late XVII century.
⚔️ As a result of Russo-Turkish wars of 1735-1739 and 1768-1774, Crimean khanate became independent from the Porte, while the Russian empire gained the ports of Kerch and Enikale, control over the Kerch strait and therewith an unhindered access to the Black Sea from the Azov Sea.
But remaining threat of possible use of Crimea as a bridgehead for attacking Russia by Turkey called into question the integration of Crimea into Russia.
✍️ On 19 April 1783, Russian empress Catherine the Great signed a Manifesto on admission of Crimean peninsula, Taman island and the whole Kuban land into Russian empire.
#RussianHistory #CrimeaisRussia
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🕯️On April 19, the Day of United Actions in Memory of the Genocide of the Soviet People by the Nazis and Their Accomplices during the Great Patriotic War will be observed throughout Russia.
Events are underway in schools, universities, scientific and cultural organizations, regional and municipal institutions. The number of participants is steadily growing every year, which reflects the importance of this topic for our people.
☝️This day was not chosen by chance.
✍️It was on April 19, 1943, that the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR No. 39 "On Punishment for German-Fascist Villains Guilty of Murder and Torture of the Soviet Civilian Population and Captured Red Army Soldiers, for Spies, Traitors of the Motherland from Among Soviet Citizens and for Their Accomplices" was issued.
❗️The adoption of this document was the first fact of recognition of the targeted and large-scale policy of the Nazis and their accomplices to exterminate the civilian population in the occupied territory and the punishability of such crimes.
Today the Russian Foreign Ministry, together with the competent agencies, including the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, is applies efforts to secure the classification of the crimes of the Nazi invaders during the Great Patriotic War as genocide of the peoples of the Soviet Union.
‼️ We are working to ensure that all the facts discovered by Russia’s Investigative Committee and recognized by Russian judicial authorities are reported to the world community in full. In the name of protecting the historical truth and perpetuating the memory of millions of our innocent citizens who fell victims to Nazism and misanthropic ideology.
#Victory80 #NaziGenocide
Events are underway in schools, universities, scientific and cultural organizations, regional and municipal institutions. The number of participants is steadily growing every year, which reflects the importance of this topic for our people.
☝️This day was not chosen by chance.
✍️It was on April 19, 1943, that the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR No. 39 "On Punishment for German-Fascist Villains Guilty of Murder and Torture of the Soviet Civilian Population and Captured Red Army Soldiers, for Spies, Traitors of the Motherland from Among Soviet Citizens and for Their Accomplices" was issued.
❗️The adoption of this document was the first fact of recognition of the targeted and large-scale policy of the Nazis and their accomplices to exterminate the civilian population in the occupied territory and the punishability of such crimes.
Today the Russian Foreign Ministry, together with the competent agencies, including the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, is applies efforts to secure the classification of the crimes of the Nazi invaders during the Great Patriotic War as genocide of the peoples of the Soviet Union.
‼️ We are working to ensure that all the facts discovered by Russia’s Investigative Committee and recognized by Russian judicial authorities are reported to the world community in full. In the name of protecting the historical truth and perpetuating the memory of millions of our innocent citizens who fell victims to Nazism and misanthropic ideology.
#Victory80 #NaziGenocide
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🎷 Igor Butman quartet to perform in South Africa for the first time
On April 25-26, the Igor Butman Quartet will perform at the 22nd Cape Town International Jazz Festival at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
On April 25, Igor Butman will hold a master class for the guests of the Festival. On April 26, the Quartet's performance will conclude the program of the two-day international review, which will feature more than 30 groups from all over the world.
🎹 The program will feature hits from more than 10 albums by Igor Butman, jazz standards, as well as national songs of South Africa and songs in Russian performed by pianist and vocalist Oleg Akkuratov.
Igor Butman, saxophone virtuoso, bandleader, club owner and television host, is Russia’s number one jazz personality.
✨ Oleg Accuratov, a unique musician, brilliant performing both academic and jazz music, the winner of the Presidential Prize for Young Artists.
You can read more about Igor Butman and Oleg Accuratov on their websites.
#RussianCulture #DiscoverRussia
On April 25-26, the Igor Butman Quartet will perform at the 22nd Cape Town International Jazz Festival at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
On April 25, Igor Butman will hold a master class for the guests of the Festival. On April 26, the Quartet's performance will conclude the program of the two-day international review, which will feature more than 30 groups from all over the world.
🎹 The program will feature hits from more than 10 albums by Igor Butman, jazz standards, as well as national songs of South Africa and songs in Russian performed by pianist and vocalist Oleg Akkuratov.
Igor Butman:
"We have always dreamed of performing in South Africa. Jazz lives and flourishes here. Playing jazz in one of the most beautiful places on Earth is real happiness. We are preparing for this tour with trembling and will do everything to present Russian jazz at the highest level!"
Igor Butman, saxophone virtuoso, bandleader, club owner and television host, is Russia’s number one jazz personality.
✨ Oleg Accuratov, a unique musician, brilliant performing both academic and jazz music, the winner of the Presidential Prize for Young Artists.
You can read more about Igor Butman and Oleg Accuratov on their websites.
#RussianCulture #DiscoverRussia
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The Holy Fire is LIT — a sacred Orthodox Christian Easter tradition, flames are passed around crowd in Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The Holy Fire will travel nations and countries from here.
#HappyEaster
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☦️ Today Russia celebrates Easter – the most significant holiday in Russian Orthodox religious tradition which follows the 40-days Great Lent.
Just as in other Orthodox countries, in Russia this joyful Holiday is celebrated according to the Julian calendar – usually later than in other Christian countries. Yet, in 2025 it falls on the same day.
The main Easter service in Russia is traditionally carried out in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and attended by top state officials – President and Prime Minister.
In South Africa, Orthodox Christians joyfully celebrate Easter in the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St Sergius of Radonezh in Midrand, which also attracts believers from neighboring countries.
#Easter2025 #OrthodoxEaster
Just as in other Orthodox countries, in Russia this joyful Holiday is celebrated according to the Julian calendar – usually later than in other Christian countries. Yet, in 2025 it falls on the same day.
The main Easter service in Russia is traditionally carried out in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and attended by top state officials – President and Prime Minister.
In South Africa, Orthodox Christians joyfully celebrate Easter in the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St Sergius of Radonezh in Midrand, which also attracts believers from neighboring countries.
#Easter2025 #OrthodoxEaster
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 President of Russia Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa
🔹The presidents discussed issues pertaining to the further development of bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and economy, as well as investment.
🔹In view of the willingness to contribute in the search for ways to peacefully resolve the Ukraine crisis displayed by the South African side, Vladimir Putin outlined Russia's principled stance regarding the necessity to eliminate the root causes behind the conflict and ensure Russia's security interests are respected.
🔹The President of Russia extended his best wishes to Cyril Ramaphosa and the entire South African people for the upcoming Freedom Day, the national day of South Africa celebrated on April 27.
🔹The leaders resolved to maintain contact at various levels.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
🔹The presidents discussed issues pertaining to the further development of bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and economy, as well as investment.
🔹In view of the willingness to contribute in the search for ways to peacefully resolve the Ukraine crisis displayed by the South African side, Vladimir Putin outlined Russia's principled stance regarding the necessity to eliminate the root causes behind the conflict and ensure Russia's security interests are respected.
🔹The President of Russia extended his best wishes to Cyril Ramaphosa and the entire South African people for the upcoming Freedom Day, the national day of South Africa celebrated on April 27.
🔹The leaders resolved to maintain contact at various levels.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
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⭐️⚓️🚢 The first Arctic Convoy from the Soviet Union's allies arrived in the Arkhangelsk port at the end of the summer of 1941.
There was a shorter sea route – to the port of Murmansk, which besides was ice-free. Yet throughout the autumn of 1941, there were battles around the city, making the destination unsafe for the allied supplies.
❄️ The harsh winter of 1941-1942 made its own adjustments. The port of Arkhangelsk was covered in ice. It was decided to send the arriving convoys to the ice-free port. On Jan 11, 1942, the first convoy PQ-7 arrived in Murmansk.
#Victory80 #ArcticConvoys #WorldWar2
There was a shorter sea route – to the port of Murmansk, which besides was ice-free. Yet throughout the autumn of 1941, there were battles around the city, making the destination unsafe for the allied supplies.
❄️ The harsh winter of 1941-1942 made its own adjustments. The port of Arkhangelsk was covered in ice. It was decided to send the arriving convoys to the ice-free port. On Jan 11, 1942, the first convoy PQ-7 arrived in Murmansk.
#Victory80 #ArcticConvoys #WorldWar2
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⚓️ 2025 marks 500 years since the beginning of the development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
In March 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Decree "On the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the development of the Northern Sea Route by Russia."
☝️ In Dec 1525, Russian diplomat Dmitry Gerasimov put forward an idea about the possibility of getting from Europe to China via the Arctic Ocean. Although the term "Northern Sea Route" itself appeared much later, and the route began to be seriously developed only in the 20th century, this date is considered the starting point in the study of Arctic waters for navigation.
➡️ Key milestones in the development of the NSR:
▪️ 1525 – the first official statement about the possibility of traveling through the Arctic Ocean;
▪️ 1648 – the campaign of Semyon Dezhnev, who proved that there is a sea route between America and Asia;
▪️ 1913 – Georgy Brusilov and Vladimir Rusanov explore the Arctic and chart new routes.
▪️ 1932 – first non-stop sail through the NSR in one navigation;
▪️ 1935 – establishment of the Main Directorate of the NSR in the USSR;
▪️ 1977 – Soviet nuclear icebreaker Arktika reaches the North Pole.
🚢 The length of the NSR comprises 3,000+ nautical miles (5,556 kilometers), it is the shortest route between Europe and Asia connecting the Barents Sea and the Bering Strait.
🌏 Today, the NSR has become not only a strategically important Russian sea route, but also a major international project. Global warming, modernization of port infrastructure, and the construction of powerful icebreakers have made the Arctic more accessible, with the navigation open almost all year round.
Photo: Yuri Smityuk / TASS
In March 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Decree "On the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the development of the Northern Sea Route by Russia."
☝️ In Dec 1525, Russian diplomat Dmitry Gerasimov put forward an idea about the possibility of getting from Europe to China via the Arctic Ocean. Although the term "Northern Sea Route" itself appeared much later, and the route began to be seriously developed only in the 20th century, this date is considered the starting point in the study of Arctic waters for navigation.
➡️ Key milestones in the development of the NSR:
▪️ 1525 – the first official statement about the possibility of traveling through the Arctic Ocean;
▪️ 1648 – the campaign of Semyon Dezhnev, who proved that there is a sea route between America and Asia;
▪️ 1913 – Georgy Brusilov and Vladimir Rusanov explore the Arctic and chart new routes.
▪️ 1932 – first non-stop sail through the NSR in one navigation;
▪️ 1935 – establishment of the Main Directorate of the NSR in the USSR;
▪️ 1977 – Soviet nuclear icebreaker Arktika reaches the North Pole.
🚢 The length of the NSR comprises 3,000+ nautical miles (5,556 kilometers), it is the shortest route between Europe and Asia connecting the Barents Sea and the Bering Strait.
🌏 Today, the NSR has become not only a strategically important Russian sea route, but also a major international project. Global warming, modernization of port infrastructure, and the construction of powerful icebreakers have made the Arctic more accessible, with the navigation open almost all year round.
Photo: Yuri Smityuk / TASS
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