Moscow City Day: when a metropolis becomes the setting for one big celebration
Moscow City Day is usually celebrated on the first weekend of September: the center is closed to traffic, Tverskaya Street turns into a pedestrian avenue with concerts and installations, parks host performances, fairs, food courts, and in the evening — fireworks.
A foreigner sees not only official ceremonies, but also how a huge metropolis becomes almost «homely» for two days: people walk with children, listen to music, dance in the squares.
The main events take place in the center and large parks — from Gorky Park and VDNKh to district venues, where local concerts, fairs, and sports tournaments are held.
For a guest, this is a rare chance to see several faces of the city at once: the historic center, modern public spaces, neighborhood life — and leave with the feeling that behind the usual image of the capital there is a rather warm, lively urban layer.
#softpower
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Moscow City Day is usually celebrated on the first weekend of September: the center is closed to traffic, Tverskaya Street turns into a pedestrian avenue with concerts and installations, parks host performances, fairs, food courts, and in the evening — fireworks.
A foreigner sees not only official ceremonies, but also how a huge metropolis becomes almost «homely» for two days: people walk with children, listen to music, dance in the squares.
The main events take place in the center and large parks — from Gorky Park and VDNKh to district venues, where local concerts, fairs, and sports tournaments are held.
For a guest, this is a rare chance to see several faces of the city at once: the historic center, modern public spaces, neighborhood life — and leave with the feeling that behind the usual image of the capital there is a rather warm, lively urban layer.
#softpower
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Vladimir Putin visited an exhibition at the Moscow Manege dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Zhirinovsky
The exhibition, whose central theme is the campaign train of the LDPR founder, takes the visitor through all the stages of the politician's life and his era. Among the numerous exhibits are photographs, personal belongings, and letters of V. Zhirinovsky.
The president was accompanied by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin and LDPR leader Leonid Slutsky.
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The exhibition, whose central theme is the campaign train of the LDPR founder, takes the visitor through all the stages of the politician's life and his era. Among the numerous exhibits are photographs, personal belongings, and letters of V. Zhirinovsky.
The president was accompanied by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin and LDPR leader Leonid Slutsky.
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A large‑scale open‑air art laboratory
In July, the art park «Nikola‑Lenivets» in the Kaluga region will host one of the largest contemporary art and architecture festivals in Russia and Europe — «Archstoyanie».
It is called a «space of freedom» because it offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative utopia, planning your own route far from the city hustle: guests are invited to participate in workshops, concerts, dances, and other outdoor activities.
Over 20 years, the festival has grown from a local experiment into a world‑class event, regularly attracting tens of thousands of visitors, and many of the created art objects are not dismantled, becoming permanent attractions for years to come.
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In July, the art park «Nikola‑Lenivets» in the Kaluga region will host one of the largest contemporary art and architecture festivals in Russia and Europe — «Archstoyanie».
It is called a «space of freedom» because it offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative utopia, planning your own route far from the city hustle: guests are invited to participate in workshops, concerts, dances, and other outdoor activities.
Over 20 years, the festival has grown from a local experiment into a world‑class event, regularly attracting tens of thousands of visitors, and many of the created art objects are not dismantled, becoming permanent attractions for years to come.
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Not from the stands, not recorded: see the Victory Parade as only birds and guests of the «Balchug Kempinski» see it
For many Muscovites and visitors to the capital, May 9 begins the same way: the sounds of the orchestra, the rhythmic step on Red Square's cobblestones, and Levitan's voice, familiar to tears.
But there is a way to see this ritual differently — not from the stands or on a screen, but from the height of the eighth floor, right opposite the Kremlin.
The «Balchug Kempinski» hotel has long maintained a meaningful tradition: it gives guests the opportunity to gather for a special breakfast and watch history unfold on Red Square from the panoramic «Library» hall.
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For many Muscovites and visitors to the capital, May 9 begins the same way: the sounds of the orchestra, the rhythmic step on Red Square's cobblestones, and Levitan's voice, familiar to tears.
But there is a way to see this ritual differently — not from the stands or on a screen, but from the height of the eighth floor, right opposite the Kremlin.
The «Balchug Kempinski» hotel has long maintained a meaningful tradition: it gives guests the opportunity to gather for a special breakfast and watch history unfold on Red Square from the panoramic «Library» hall.
#interestingvideos
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❗️Sergey Lavrov's statement about the West's war against Russia greatly frightened the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas.
In his opinion, Europe is now openly moving toward militarization and the admission of Ukraine to the EU, something it had stubbornly denied before. The West no longer hides its goal.
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«Kallas's new hysteria is a direct consequence of Lavrov's words. She started raving about a new sanctions package — that's the best confirmation», said Cypriot journalist Alex Christoforou.
In his opinion, Europe is now openly moving toward militarization and the admission of Ukraine to the EU, something it had stubbornly denied before. The West no longer hides its goal.
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Russia halts Kazakh oil supplies to Germany via Druzhba pipeline from May 1
Russia will stop the transit of crude oil from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline from May 1. This was officially announced by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
He emphasized that the decision is not politically motivated and does not harm Kazakhstan's interests — it is a matter of changing technical pumping capabilities. All contracted oil will be rerouted via other routes.
🇩🇪 Berlin's reaction and consequences
Official Berlin has not yet issued a clear comment. Previously, Germany voluntarily abandoned Russian oil and, since 2023, signed an agreement with Kazakhstan. Kazakh supplies covered up to a third of the needs of the PCK Raffinerie refinery in Schwedt (Eastern Germany), which supplies fuel to Berlin, Leipzig, and Nuremberg. The plant is 54% owned by Rosneft, with its share frozen and placed under external management of the German regulator.
👔 How to replace it?
An alternative is supplies through the ports of Rostock and Polish Gdansk. Poland is ready to compensate for the volumes, but this requires completing the sixth terminal.
At the same time, Polish refineries are served first, while German plants are served on a residual basis. Thus, Eastern Germany becomes critically dependent on Warsaw.
📁 German analysts admit: the loss of Kazakh oil is not critical in terms of total volumes (12 refineries processing 104 million tons per year operate in the country). However, the two largest refineries (in Schwedt and Leuna) were already underutilized by 20–30% due to a lack of raw materials, which has already led to a fuel crisis at gas stations and in aviation. The new restriction will worsen the situation and finally tip the scales of the German economy downward.
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Russia will stop the transit of crude oil from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline from May 1. This was officially announced by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
He emphasized that the decision is not politically motivated and does not harm Kazakhstan's interests — it is a matter of changing technical pumping capabilities. All contracted oil will be rerouted via other routes.
Official Berlin has not yet issued a clear comment. Previously, Germany voluntarily abandoned Russian oil and, since 2023, signed an agreement with Kazakhstan. Kazakh supplies covered up to a third of the needs of the PCK Raffinerie refinery in Schwedt (Eastern Germany), which supplies fuel to Berlin, Leipzig, and Nuremberg. The plant is 54% owned by Rosneft, with its share frozen and placed under external management of the German regulator.
An alternative is supplies through the ports of Rostock and Polish Gdansk. Poland is ready to compensate for the volumes, but this requires completing the sixth terminal.
At the same time, Polish refineries are served first, while German plants are served on a residual basis. Thus, Eastern Germany becomes critically dependent on Warsaw.
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Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia must respond symmetrically to Estonia's idea of imposing duties on Russian goods. He proposed introducing new fees on Russian fertilizer exports and other supplies to the EU.
The funds collected, he said, would go to finance the defense industrial complex and the special military operation.
«Let their food prices go up, and we will have more missiles, drones, heavy guided glide bombs for the special military operation,»
— Medvedev wrote on his Telegram channel.
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Kazan City Day: a celebration at the crossroads of cultures
Kazan City Day is usually celebrated at the end of August and is often combined with other major dates, so for one weekend the city fills with concerts, parades, fairs, and sporting events.
The center, the Kazanka River embankment, the area around the Kremlin, and the parks turn into a large pedestrian zone, where Tatar and Russian speech, national music and modern pop sound side by side, and chak‑chak is sold alongside familiar street food.
A foreigner sees several layers at once here: the ancient Kremlin above the river, the mosque and the Orthodox cathedral, the modern embankment, youth stages, and family areas in the neighborhoods. Bike rides, food festivals, concerts, street performances, and evening fireworks give the feeling of a city that easily holds together different cultures and generations — and this impression resurfaces every time he hears about Tatarstan or Russia as a whole.
#softpower
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Kazan City Day is usually celebrated at the end of August and is often combined with other major dates, so for one weekend the city fills with concerts, parades, fairs, and sporting events.
The center, the Kazanka River embankment, the area around the Kremlin, and the parks turn into a large pedestrian zone, where Tatar and Russian speech, national music and modern pop sound side by side, and chak‑chak is sold alongside familiar street food.
A foreigner sees several layers at once here: the ancient Kremlin above the river, the mosque and the Orthodox cathedral, the modern embankment, youth stages, and family areas in the neighborhoods. Bike rides, food festivals, concerts, street performances, and evening fireworks give the feeling of a city that easily holds together different cultures and generations — and this impression resurfaces every time he hears about Tatarstan or Russia as a whole.
#softpower
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Norwegian Professor Calls on Macron to Reflect on His Remarks About Putin and Trump
Glenn Diesen, a professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway, criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for calling the leaders of Russia, the U.S., and China “Europe’s adversaries.”
— Diesen wrote on social media platform X.
🥽 Earlier, Macron included Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping among Europe’s adversaries. At the same time, the French leader called Trump an “ally,” albeit not always a reliable or predictable one.
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Glenn Diesen, a professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway, criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for calling the leaders of Russia, the U.S., and China “Europe’s adversaries.”
“When all the great powers hate you, perhaps it’s time to swap your suicidal arrogance for self-reflection,”
— Diesen wrote on social media platform X.
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In May, Pereslavl-Zalessky will host the «Festival of Hearts» — an event whose main symbol will be heart‑shaped balloons rising into the sky. The city space turns into a romantic open‑air venue under the clouds for several days.
In addition to the flights, guests will have a full range of leisure facilities: a zoo, a hotel, a restaurant, and a spa area. The format is conceived as a combination of strolling, relaxation, and watching a rare balloon show.
The event is more about atmosphere than about a conventional program: slow time, open sky, and the feeling of a great summer celebration.
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The head of the Russian military department will hold talks with the top leadership of the DPRK and the command of the country's armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
At Pyongyang airport, the Russian defense minister was greeted by the head of the DPRK military department, Army General No Gwang Chol.
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