Russian Embassy in South Africa
🎭 On July 3, the Russia’s Theatre of Nations hosted the premiere of Julie, a play by August Strindberg, directed by James Ngcobo – Artistic Director of the Johannesburg City Theatres (South Africa 🇿🇦). James Ngcobo is yet another remarkable voice from South…
🤩 Russia welcomes South African arts
This year, Russian audiences are discovering the enigmatic world of South African theatre and performance.
Alongside the Julie premiere at the Theatre of Nations, directed by James Ngcobo, several other standout productions have brought South African talent to Russian stages:
🎭 In mid-June, Joshua Williams of Cape Ballet Africa performed an excerpt from Chapter 2 at the #BolshoiTheatre – a ballet choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November, winner of the Benois de la Danse Award for Best Choreographer. The same days, the Kamala Theatre of #Kazan hosted Hamlet, a wonderful puppet production directed by South Africa’s Janni Younge.
We’re looking forward to seeing even more artistic exchange and #RussiaSouthAfrica collaborations in the world of arts and culture!
📸 Press service of Benois de la Danse International Ballet Festival; Иптәшләр Татарлар
This year, Russian audiences are discovering the enigmatic world of South African theatre and performance.
Alongside the Julie premiere at the Theatre of Nations, directed by James Ngcobo, several other standout productions have brought South African talent to Russian stages:
🎭 In mid-June, Joshua Williams of Cape Ballet Africa performed an excerpt from Chapter 2 at the #BolshoiTheatre – a ballet choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November, winner of the Benois de la Danse Award for Best Choreographer. The same days, the Kamala Theatre of #Kazan hosted Hamlet, a wonderful puppet production directed by South Africa’s Janni Younge.
We’re looking forward to seeing even more artistic exchange and #RussiaSouthAfrica collaborations in the world of arts and culture!
📸 Press service of Benois de la Danse International Ballet Festival; Иптәшләр Татарлар
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy, coordinator of the Chamber of Young Legislators under the Federation Council Alexander Varfolomeev held a meeting with a delegation of the North West Provincial Legislature.
The sides discussed various issues of cooperation, expressed interest in further exchange of work experience.
The Russian senator noted that the Federation Council pays great attention to supporting contacts between young parliamentarians and their colleagues from different countries.
Deputy Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature Collen Maine emphasized the role of exchanging legislative experience with Russian colleagues. The Global South is interested in creating a multipolar world system built on the principles of respect, equality and security, with due account of the interests of the younger generation, he noted.
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica
The sides discussed various issues of cooperation, expressed interest in further exchange of work experience.
The Russian senator noted that the Federation Council pays great attention to supporting contacts between young parliamentarians and their colleagues from different countries.
“This allows not only to get to know each other, but also to establish strong ties that will be useful in future law-making activities," Alexander Varfolomeev believes.
Deputy Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature Collen Maine emphasized the role of exchanging legislative experience with Russian colleagues. The Global South is interested in creating a multipolar world system built on the principles of respect, equality and security, with due account of the interests of the younger generation, he noted.
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaAfrica
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 Первый заместитель председателя Комитета Совета Федерации по социальной политике, координатор Палаты молодых законодателей при Совете Федерации А.Г.Варфоломеев провел встречу с делегацией Законодательного Собрания Северо-Западной провинции ЮАР.
Сенатор отметил, что в Совете Федерации уделяется большое внимание поддержке контактов молодых парламентариев с коллегами из разных стран.
Заместитель спикера Законодательного Собрания Северо-Западной провинции ЮАР Моконэ Коллен Мэйн подчеркнул важную роль обмена законодательным опытом с российскими коллегами. Он отметил, что страны глобального Юга заинтересованы в создании многополярной мировой системы, которая строится на принципах уважения, равенства и безопасности и учитывает интересы молодого поколения.
🤝 Стороны обсудили различные вопросы сотрудничества, высказав заинтересованность в дальнейшем обмене опытом работы.
#РоссияЮАР #РоссияАфрика
Сенатор отметил, что в Совете Федерации уделяется большое внимание поддержке контактов молодых парламентариев с коллегами из разных стран.
«Это позволяет не только познакомиться друг с другом, но и установить прочные связи, которые окажутся полезными в будущей законодательной деятельности», — считает А.Г.Варфоломеев.
Заместитель спикера Законодательного Собрания Северо-Западной провинции ЮАР Моконэ Коллен Мэйн подчеркнул важную роль обмена законодательным опытом с российскими коллегами. Он отметил, что страны глобального Юга заинтересованы в создании многополярной мировой системы, которая строится на принципах уважения, равенства и безопасности и учитывает интересы молодого поколения.
🤝 Стороны обсудили различные вопросы сотрудничества, высказав заинтересованность в дальнейшем обмене опытом работы.
#РоссияЮАР #РоссияАфрика
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🎙️ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov on the outcomes of the XVII #BRICS Summit:
💬 We emphasised the importance of ensuring that during the reforms, the IMF discontinues certain practices employed within the World Bank group - specifically, the financing of Western-aligned proxy regimes. This practice has been especially evident in the case of Ukraine.
The funding allocated through the Bretton Woods institutions in recent years has significantly surpassed the total financial assistance provided to all African countries combined.
☝️ This is a disgraceful tactic for both the IMF and the World Bank.
🔗 Read in full
💬 We emphasised the importance of ensuring that during the reforms, the IMF discontinues certain practices employed within the World Bank group - specifically, the financing of Western-aligned proxy regimes. This practice has been especially evident in the case of Ukraine.
The funding allocated through the Bretton Woods institutions in recent years has significantly surpassed the total financial assistance provided to all African countries combined.
☝️ This is a disgraceful tactic for both the IMF and the World Bank.
🔗 Read in full
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⭐Today marks 2️⃣6️⃣0️⃣ years since the birth of Pyotr #Bagration, a prominent Russian military commander.
Pyotr Bagration commonly known to have led the Russian Army along with Mikhail Kutuzov and Barclay de Tolly during the Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812.
Strongly influenced by Alexander Suvorov, Bagration was an innovative tactician who favoured mobile offensive warfare rather than defensive. He renounced what he perceived as obsolete positioning tactics and often brought himself to confrontation with fellow commanders for that reason.
At the Battle of Borodino near Moscow, in September 1812, he was wounded and passed away a few weeks later.
#DYK❓
Pyotr’s nephew Niko Bagration was among the first volunteers to join the ranks of Boer armies in the second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).
#RussianHistory
Pyotr Bagration commonly known to have led the Russian Army along with Mikhail Kutuzov and Barclay de Tolly during the Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812.
Strongly influenced by Alexander Suvorov, Bagration was an innovative tactician who favoured mobile offensive warfare rather than defensive. He renounced what he perceived as obsolete positioning tactics and often brought himself to confrontation with fellow commanders for that reason.
At the Battle of Borodino near Moscow, in September 1812, he was wounded and passed away a few weeks later.
#DYK❓
Pyotr’s nephew Niko Bagration was among the first volunteers to join the ranks of Boer armies in the second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).
#RussianHistory
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⚡️ On July 8, Ukrainian armed forces once again showed their inhumanity by attacking a city beach in Kursk. Seven people were injured, four were killed — including a child.
Five-year-old Anatoly, despite his tender age, acted like a true hero, shielding his mother with his own body.
He suffered burns over 30% of his body. The boy died while being transported to Moscow's hospital 💔
#KievRegimeCrimes
Five-year-old Anatoly, despite his tender age, acted like a true hero, shielding his mother with his own body.
He suffered burns over 30% of his body. The boy died while being transported to Moscow's hospital 💔
#KievRegimeCrimes
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⚔️ July 10 marks Day of victory of the Russian Army under the command of #PeterTheGreat over Swedish troops in the Battle of Poltava, established as one of the days of military glory in Russia.
This major engagement of 1709 determined to a large extent the outcome of the Great Northern War (1700-1721).
By winter 1708, facing icy Russian weather and low on supplies, Swedish king Charles XII headed south and besieged the Russian town of Poltava known inter alia for its gunpowder production. The success would have also paved the way to the city of Voronezh, a key logistic hub of the Russian Army.
In May 1709, Russia’s Peter I reached Poltava with a 75,000-strong army (42,000 of them took part in the battle). By then, Charles XII had up to 27,000 men deployed near the besieged town (about 20 000 of them were to take part in the fight).
The largest land battle of the Great Northern War took place on 8 July 1709 in 6 km from Poltava on a piece of rough terrain surrounded by forest. Tsar Peter I himself led Russian troops in the battlefield and even had his hat shot through.
Swedish infantry launched its attack at night. In two hours their main forces managed to take 2 redoubts only to find themselves under intense artillery shelling and gun fire. After severe hand-to-hand combat, the Swedes were forced to withdraw in disarray under the onslaught of the Russian Army. Their remaining troops were chased down and finally defeated the next day.
Russian victory in the #BattleofPoltava is believed to have been the beginning of the decline of Sweden as the European superpower of that time and the rise of the young Russian empire.
#RussianHistory
This major engagement of 1709 determined to a large extent the outcome of the Great Northern War (1700-1721).
By winter 1708, facing icy Russian weather and low on supplies, Swedish king Charles XII headed south and besieged the Russian town of Poltava known inter alia for its gunpowder production. The success would have also paved the way to the city of Voronezh, a key logistic hub of the Russian Army.
In May 1709, Russia’s Peter I reached Poltava with a 75,000-strong army (42,000 of them took part in the battle). By then, Charles XII had up to 27,000 men deployed near the besieged town (about 20 000 of them were to take part in the fight).
The largest land battle of the Great Northern War took place on 8 July 1709 in 6 km from Poltava on a piece of rough terrain surrounded by forest. Tsar Peter I himself led Russian troops in the battlefield and even had his hat shot through.
Swedish infantry launched its attack at night. In two hours their main forces managed to take 2 redoubts only to find themselves under intense artillery shelling and gun fire. After severe hand-to-hand combat, the Swedes were forced to withdraw in disarray under the onslaught of the Russian Army. Their remaining troops were chased down and finally defeated the next day.
Russian victory in the #BattleofPoltava is believed to have been the beginning of the decline of Sweden as the European superpower of that time and the rise of the young Russian empire.
#RussianHistory
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🇷🇺 Russia's responsible presence in Antarctica: science with purpose
Russia’s involvement in #Antarctica goes beyond scientific research – it reflects a deep commitment to preserving the value of this unique and fragile continent.
A Russian Federation delegation took part in the 47th Antarctic Treaty Consultative meeting (ATCM) and the 27th Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) meeting, held in Milan. This key international forum brought together representatives from 29 of the 58 Antarctic Treaty signatories with decision-making authority.
During the event, Russian experts shared:
🔹 Key findings from recent scientific research in Antarctica
🔹 Updates on the state of the continent’s natural environment
🔹 Progress on infrastructure development, including the launch of the new building at Vostok Station and construction of the new research vessel “Ivan Frolov”
🔹 Record-high emperor penguin numbers observed at Mirny Station in East Antarctica
💬 Pavel Lunev, head of the Russian Antarctic Expedition at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute:
“Our presence in Antarctica is guided by the principles of the Environmental Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty. Every expedition is carefully planned to minimize the impact on this fragile ecosystem. Preserving Antarctica’s pristine nature is one of our top priorities — a responsibility we owe to future generations.”
Based on the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute material.
#RussiaInAntarctica
Russia’s involvement in #Antarctica goes beyond scientific research – it reflects a deep commitment to preserving the value of this unique and fragile continent.
A Russian Federation delegation took part in the 47th Antarctic Treaty Consultative meeting (ATCM) and the 27th Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) meeting, held in Milan. This key international forum brought together representatives from 29 of the 58 Antarctic Treaty signatories with decision-making authority.
During the event, Russian experts shared:
🔹 Key findings from recent scientific research in Antarctica
🔹 Updates on the state of the continent’s natural environment
🔹 Progress on infrastructure development, including the launch of the new building at Vostok Station and construction of the new research vessel “Ivan Frolov”
🔹 Record-high emperor penguin numbers observed at Mirny Station in East Antarctica
💬 Pavel Lunev, head of the Russian Antarctic Expedition at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute:
“Our presence in Antarctica is guided by the principles of the Environmental Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty. Every expedition is carefully planned to minimize the impact on this fragile ecosystem. Preserving Antarctica’s pristine nature is one of our top priorities — a responsibility we owe to future generations.”
Based on the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute material.
#RussiaInAntarctica
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 10 июля 2025 года в Посольстве России в ЮАР состоялась встреча санкт-петербургской делегации, возглавляемой заместителем председателя Комитета по промышленной политике, инновациям и торговле Санкт-Петербурга О.А.Горышиной, с представителями Министерства водных ресурсов и коммунальных услуг ЮАР.
Стороны приветствовал Посол России в ЮАР Р.Е.Амбаров, выразивший надежду на установление продуктивных контактов и продолжение взаимовыгодного сотрудничества.
В своём выступлении О.А.Горышина обратила внимание на значительный потенциал для двустороннего взаимодействия в сфере охраны окружающей среды, рационального водопользования и водоочистки.
#РоссияАфрика
Стороны приветствовал Посол России в ЮАР Р.Е.Амбаров, выразивший надежду на установление продуктивных контактов и продолжение взаимовыгодного сотрудничества.
В своём выступлении О.А.Горышина обратила внимание на значительный потенциал для двустороннего взаимодействия в сфере охраны окружающей среды, рационального водопользования и водоочистки.
#РоссияАфрика
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 On July 10, 2025, a meeting took place at the Embassy of Russia in South Africa between a St. Petersburg delegation, headed by Deputy Chair of the Committee for Industrial Policy, Innovation, and Trade of St. Petersburg, Olga Goryshina, and Chief Director of Sanitation Services Support, Andre Van Der Walt, other representatives of the South African Department of Water and Sanitation.
The parties were welcomed by the Russian Ambassador to South Africa, Roman Ambarov, who expressed hope for the establishment of productive contacts and the continuation of mutually beneficial cooperation.
In her remarks, Olga Goryshina highlighted the significant potential for bilateral collaboration in the areas of environmental protection, sustainable water use, and water purification.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
The parties were welcomed by the Russian Ambassador to South Africa, Roman Ambarov, who expressed hope for the establishment of productive contacts and the continuation of mutually beneficial cooperation.
In her remarks, Olga Goryshina highlighted the significant potential for bilateral collaboration in the areas of environmental protection, sustainable water use, and water purification.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
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