President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, signed a decree on the establishment of the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity on July 8. It has come into force on the day of the decree’s signing. “In order to preserve traditional family values and spiritual and moral education of children and youth, I decree: to

Russia International | Russia International | 13.05.22

Russia’s Top Official Warned About Neo-Nazism Posing Threat to Whole Europe

The outbreak of neo-Nazism in Ukraine is dangerous not only for Russia, but also for the whole of Europe, as said by the Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation, the Head of the Russian Historical Society Sergei Naryshkin, at the opening of the historical and documentary exhibition “Operation Ice Axe”. The

Fun | Culture | 10.05.22

Russia Celebrated Victory Day [Photos, Videos]

Yesterday, on May 9, 2022, Russia celebrated the 77th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. In all cities and town of the vast country solemn ceremonies and festive events were held. All those whose ancestors contributed to the victory, who shares the pride to be the heirs of victors and who wanted

Russia International | Russia International | 28.04.22

US Banned Immortal Regiment March

The US banned the march of the “Immortal Regiment” on the territory of the country, as well as the laying of flowers at the “Spirit of the Elbe” memorial. This was announced by the co-chairman of the central headquarters of the movement “Immortal Regiment of Russia” Sergey Makarov. “The US has not only banned the

Insight | Culture | 26.04.22

Escorting Prisoners Exposition Solemnly Opened in Krasnoyarsk Penitentiary Service

A convoy museum equipped in a train carriage for transporting prisoners has been opened in Krasnoyarsk. The frames of the exposition are published on the website of the regional Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN). Work on the creation of the exposition in the special car has been carried out since January 2018. The exhibition is dedicated

Visit | Culture | 05.04.22

Russian Author Reached Sheikh Zayed Book Award Final

An employee of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Anna Belova, appeared among the finalists of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award in the nomination “Arabic Culture in Other Languages.” The Sheikh Zayed Book Prize is awarded annually to writers, publishers, researchers, as well as young authors whose works and translations

Videos | Events | 18.03.22

Russians Celebrate Day of Reunification With Crimea [Video]

Today, on March 18, 2022, at 3 pm Moscow time, a concert dedicated to the Day of Reunification of Crimea and Sevastopol with Russia is taking place in Moscow. On this day eight years ago, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, signed an agreement on the admission of the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol to Russia.

Fun | Culture | 10.03.22

Music Album of Northern Peoples Released in Russia

The album of ethnic electronic music “Welcome to the Arctic” based on folk songs of the peoples who live in the north, was released in Russia, which is reported on the website of the project office for the development of the Arctic. It is noted that the album is based on the musical accompaniment of

Visit | Events | 23.02.22

Vladimir Putin Congratulated Russians on Defender of Fatherland Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russians on Defender of the Fatherland Day and noted the importance of ensuring the country’s defence capability. “Dear comrades, today ensuring the defence capability of our country remains the most important task of the state, and the armed forces serve as a reliable guarantee of national security, the peaceful

Visit | Culture | 11.02.22

Keyboard Layouts for Indigenous Languages to Be Developed in Russia

The Russian government announced that it had approved an action plan for the Decade of Indigenous Languages that will be under implementation until 2032. The International Decade of Indigenous Languages was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2019 and Russia has become the first UN member state to launch this initiative. Russia’s new plan

Visit | Events | 09.02.22

Vladimir Putin Congratulated State Historical Museum on 150th Anniversary

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the staff and veterans of the State Historical Museum on the 150th anniversary of its foundation, noting the huge role of the museum in the study of Russian history. “I cordially congratulate you on the significant anniversary – the 150th anniversary of the founding of the State Historical Museum […]

Videos | Culture | 27.01.22

Russian President Honoured Memory of Leningrad Siege Victims [Video]

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Piskarevskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg and paid tribute to the memory of residents and defenders of Leningrad, the siege of which ended exactly 78 years ago. As specified, about half a million residents and defenders of Leningrad are buried at the Piskarevskoye cemetery, which is the largest

Visit | Culture | 19.01.22

Russian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Epiphany

January 19 is the unchangeable date of the Epiphany of the Lord, one of the twelve main Christian holidays. It was on this day that John the Baptist baptized the 30-year-old Jesus in the Jordan River. After the completion of the ceremony, the heavens opened and the Spirit of God descended on Jesus in the