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🚀 On April 12, 1961, at 09:07 Moscow time, the Vostok spacecraft with pilot-cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on board blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, marking the beginning of the space age in the history of mankind.
Yuri Gagarin spent 108 minutes in space, making a complete orbit around the Earth, and successfully landed near the village of Smelovka in the Saratov Region.
While in orbit, he maintained radio contact with Earth, made observations through a porthole, controlled the operation of the ship's systems, and carried out simple experiments.
📰 The news about Yuri's flight came out only 55 minutes after the launch of the Vostok rocket, becoming the most quoted report in the world. Overnight, the Soviet citizen became the most famous man on Earth.
Two days later, many thousands of people with flowers and welcome posters took to the streets of Moscow, honouring the cosmonaut who had arrived in the capital. At the end of April, our compatriot went on a foreign tour, travelling through more than 30 countries in two years, where he was welcomed as a hero.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: For billions of people around the world, Yuri Gagarin continues to serve as an example of heroism and selflessness, inspiring them to overcome any obstacles in pursuit of the most ambitious and noble goals (Minister's video message on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's space flight).
Gagarin's flight embodied the triumph of Soviet science and technology and was of crucial importance for further development of space exploration and the mankind.
🌐 In 1968, the 61st General Conference of the International Aviation Federation decided to celebrate April 12 as the World Day of Aviation and Astronautics, and in 2011, at the initiative of Russia, the UN General Assembly proclaimed April 12 as the International Day of Human Space Flight.
#CosmonauticsDay
Yuri Gagarin spent 108 minutes in space, making a complete orbit around the Earth, and successfully landed near the village of Smelovka in the Saratov Region.
While in orbit, he maintained radio contact with Earth, made observations through a porthole, controlled the operation of the ship's systems, and carried out simple experiments.
📰 The news about Yuri's flight came out only 55 minutes after the launch of the Vostok rocket, becoming the most quoted report in the world. Overnight, the Soviet citizen became the most famous man on Earth.
Two days later, many thousands of people with flowers and welcome posters took to the streets of Moscow, honouring the cosmonaut who had arrived in the capital. At the end of April, our compatriot went on a foreign tour, travelling through more than 30 countries in two years, where he was welcomed as a hero.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: For billions of people around the world, Yuri Gagarin continues to serve as an example of heroism and selflessness, inspiring them to overcome any obstacles in pursuit of the most ambitious and noble goals (Minister's video message on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's space flight).
Gagarin's flight embodied the triumph of Soviet science and technology and was of crucial importance for further development of space exploration and the mankind.
🌐 In 1968, the 61st General Conference of the International Aviation Federation decided to celebrate April 12 as the World Day of Aviation and Astronautics, and in 2011, at the initiative of Russia, the UN General Assembly proclaimed April 12 as the International Day of Human Space Flight.
#CosmonauticsDay
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⚡️ Foreign Ministry statement in connection with the attack on Israeli territory
💬 In the early hours of April 14, a large number of missiles and drones were launched at the territory of Israel.
According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, this attack was undertaken as part of the right to self-defence stipulated in Article 51 of the UN Charter in response to the attacks on Iranian targets in the region, including the strike on the consular section of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus on April 1, which our country strongly denounced.
Unfortunately, due to the position adopted by its Western members, the Security Council was unable to provide a proper response to the strike on the Iranian consular mission.
We express our extreme concern at yet another dangerous escalation in the region. We have repeatedly warned that the numerous unresolved crises in the Middle East, primarily in the area of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which are often fueled by irresponsible provocative actions, will exacerbate tensions.
☝️ We call on all parties involved in the conflict to exercise restraint. We expect the regional states to resolve the existing problems through political and diplomatic means. We believe it is important for the constructively-minded international players to contribute to this effort.
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💬 In the early hours of April 14, a large number of missiles and drones were launched at the territory of Israel.
According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, this attack was undertaken as part of the right to self-defence stipulated in Article 51 of the UN Charter in response to the attacks on Iranian targets in the region, including the strike on the consular section of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus on April 1, which our country strongly denounced.
Unfortunately, due to the position adopted by its Western members, the Security Council was unable to provide a proper response to the strike on the Iranian consular mission.
We express our extreme concern at yet another dangerous escalation in the region. We have repeatedly warned that the numerous unresolved crises in the Middle East, primarily in the area of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which are often fueled by irresponsible provocative actions, will exacerbate tensions.
☝️ We call on all parties involved in the conflict to exercise restraint. We expect the regional states to resolve the existing problems through political and diplomatic means. We believe it is important for the constructively-minded international players to contribute to this effort.
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🇷🇺🇱🇨 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of External Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs of Saint Lucia Alva Romanus Baptiste exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (April 19, 2004).
✉️ Highlighting the advancing mutual cooperation between Moscow and Castries, Sergey Lavrov emphasised the trust-based relationship and shared approaches to addressing contemporary challenges. He expressed Russia’s readiness to improve bilateral relations across political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian areas, as well as to intensify interaction within international organisations.
Alva Romanus Baptiste, in response, praised Russian-Saint Lucian relations, particularly highlighting cooperation in the education sector. He affirmed his readiness to bolster ties with Russia and reiterated Castries’ dedication to exploring new opportunities for economic cooperation. He also expressed a commitment to advancing initiatives aligned with the mutual interests of both nations.
🤝 The two Ministers expressed a mutual enthusiasm to promptly finalise an agreement aimed at eliminating visa requirements between the Russian Federation and Saint Lucia to enhance tourism and foster cultural exchanges between the two nations.
#RussiaSaintLucia
✉️ Highlighting the advancing mutual cooperation between Moscow and Castries, Sergey Lavrov emphasised the trust-based relationship and shared approaches to addressing contemporary challenges. He expressed Russia’s readiness to improve bilateral relations across political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian areas, as well as to intensify interaction within international organisations.
Alva Romanus Baptiste, in response, praised Russian-Saint Lucian relations, particularly highlighting cooperation in the education sector. He affirmed his readiness to bolster ties with Russia and reiterated Castries’ dedication to exploring new opportunities for economic cooperation. He also expressed a commitment to advancing initiatives aligned with the mutual interests of both nations.
🤝 The two Ministers expressed a mutual enthusiasm to promptly finalise an agreement aimed at eliminating visa requirements between the Russian Federation and Saint Lucia to enhance tourism and foster cultural exchanges between the two nations.
#RussiaSaintLucia
☦️ В канун Вербного воскресенья в Ямайку из Гренады с пасторским визитом прибыл иеромонах РПЦЗ (МП) о. Амвросий (Ситало).
⛪️ Священник провёл праздничную службу в церкви на территории Кафедрального собора г.Спаниш-Тауна (округ Сент-Кэтрин).
🌿 В литургии приняли участие члены православной общины в Ямайке, российские соотечественники и сотрудники Посольства.
⛪️ Священник провёл праздничную службу в церкви на территории Кафедрального собора г.Спаниш-Тауна (округ Сент-Кэтрин).
🌿 В литургии приняли участие члены православной общины в Ямайке, российские соотечественники и сотрудники Посольства.
☦️ On the eve of the Palm Sunday, Fr. Ambrose (Sitalo), a priestmonk of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (Moscow Patriarchate), arrived to Jamaica from Grenada on a pastorial visit.
⛪️ The clergyman conducted a festive service in a church on the territory of the Spanish Town Cathedral (St. Catherine Parish).
🌿 The liturgy was attended by members of the Orthodox community in Jamaica, Russian compatriots, and the Embassy representatives.
⛪️ The clergyman conducted a festive service in a church on the territory of the Spanish Town Cathedral (St. Catherine Parish).
🌿 The liturgy was attended by members of the Orthodox community in Jamaica, Russian compatriots, and the Embassy representatives.
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🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin has been inaugurated as President of Russia in a ceremony that took place at the Kremlin (May 7, 2024)
💬 In these solemn and crucial moments of assuming the office of the President, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the citizens of Russia across all regions of our country, as well as those living in the historical territories of Russia who have won their right to stand united with our Motherland.
I humbly honour our heroes, the participants in the special military operation, and all those who are fighting for our Fatherland.
I would like to thank you again for the trust you have placed in me and for your unwavering support. These words are directed to every citizen of Russia.
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🌐 We have been and will continue to be open to strengthening good relations with all countries that view Russia as a reliable and honest partner. Indeed, those constitute the global majority.
We are not rejecting dialogue with Western states. The choice is theirs: whether they intend to continue trying to contain Russia’s development, continue the policy of aggression, the relentless pressure they have been exerting on our country for years, or seek a path to cooperation and peace.
To reiterate, we are open to talks, including on security and strategic stability, but not to negotiations from a position of strength. We are open to a conversation without arrogance, conceit or exceptionalism – a dialogue on an equal footing and with respect for each other’s interests.
Together with our partners in Eurasian integration and other sovereign development centres, we will continue to build a multipolar world and an equal and indivisible security system.
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☝️ We stand as a united and great nation. Together we will overcome all obstacles and ensure that everything we conceive becomes reality. Together we win!
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💬 In these solemn and crucial moments of assuming the office of the President, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the citizens of Russia across all regions of our country, as well as those living in the historical territories of Russia who have won their right to stand united with our Motherland.
I humbly honour our heroes, the participants in the special military operation, and all those who are fighting for our Fatherland.
I would like to thank you again for the trust you have placed in me and for your unwavering support. These words are directed to every citizen of Russia.
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🌐 We have been and will continue to be open to strengthening good relations with all countries that view Russia as a reliable and honest partner. Indeed, those constitute the global majority.
We are not rejecting dialogue with Western states. The choice is theirs: whether they intend to continue trying to contain Russia’s development, continue the policy of aggression, the relentless pressure they have been exerting on our country for years, or seek a path to cooperation and peace.
To reiterate, we are open to talks, including on security and strategic stability, but not to negotiations from a position of strength. We are open to a conversation without arrogance, conceit or exceptionalism – a dialogue on an equal footing and with respect for each other’s interests.
Together with our partners in Eurasian integration and other sovereign development centres, we will continue to build a multipolar world and an equal and indivisible security system.
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☝️ We stand as a united and great nation. Together we will overcome all obstacles and ensure that everything we conceive becomes reality. Together we win!
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🇷🇺🎖 8 мая на территории Посольства Российской Федерации в Ямайке прошло торжественное мероприятие с участием соотечественников и сотрудников Посольства по случаю 79-й годовщины Победы в Великой Отечественной войне.
⭐️ С приветственной речью к собравшимся обратился Посол России в Ямайке С.С.Петрович, подчеркнувший важность сохранения исторической памяти о подвиге советского народа в Великой Отечественной войне. Он также отметил необходимость твердо и последовательно противодействовать попыткам фальсификации истории, имеющих целью принизить вклад нашей страны в разгром нацизма.
🚩 От имени соотечественников выступила представительница русскоязычной диаспоры на острове А.Степанова, а юные соотечественницы прочитали стихотворение А.А.Усачева "Что такое День Победы?" и спели песню "Катюша".
🎺 На территории Посольства была развернута полевая кухня, а также звучали песни военных лет.
⭐️ С приветственной речью к собравшимся обратился Посол России в Ямайке С.С.Петрович, подчеркнувший важность сохранения исторической памяти о подвиге советского народа в Великой Отечественной войне. Он также отметил необходимость твердо и последовательно противодействовать попыткам фальсификации истории, имеющих целью принизить вклад нашей страны в разгром нацизма.
🚩 От имени соотечественников выступила представительница русскоязычной диаспоры на острове А.Степанова, а юные соотечественницы прочитали стихотворение А.А.Усачева "Что такое День Победы?" и спели песню "Катюша".
🎺 На территории Посольства была развернута полевая кухня, а также звучали песни военных лет.
🇷🇺🎖 On May 8, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Jamaica hosted a solemn event with the participation of compatriots and the Embassy staff on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
⭐️ The Russian Ambassador to Jamaica Mr. Sergey Petrovich addressed the audience with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of preserving the historical memory of the feat of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. He also noted the need to firmly and consistently counter attempts to falsify history, aimed at downplaying the contribution of our country to the defeat of Nazism.
🚩 On behalf of compatriots a representative of the Russian-speaking diaspora on the island Alexandra Stepanova delivered a speech, and young compatriots read a poem by Andrey Usachev "What is Victory Day?" and sang the song "Katyusha".
🎺 The event was accompanied by songs of the wartime and a field kitchen was deployed on the territory of the Embassy.
⭐️ The Russian Ambassador to Jamaica Mr. Sergey Petrovich addressed the audience with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of preserving the historical memory of the feat of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. He also noted the need to firmly and consistently counter attempts to falsify history, aimed at downplaying the contribution of our country to the defeat of Nazism.
🚩 On behalf of compatriots a representative of the Russian-speaking diaspora on the island Alexandra Stepanova delivered a speech, and young compatriots read a poem by Andrey Usachev "What is Victory Day?" and sang the song "Katyusha".
🎺 The event was accompanied by songs of the wartime and a field kitchen was deployed on the territory of the Embassy.
⚡️ Официальный комментарий Посольства Российской Федерации в Ямайке относительно статьи, опубликованной в газете Обзёрвер 26 мая с.г.
В воскресном выпуске газеты Обзёрвер от 26 мая с.г. была опубликована заметка приглашённого обозревателя Д.Маккэя, в которой автор не нашёл ничего лучшего, как заявить, что члены местных бандформирований представляют собой ещё большее зло, чем «русские, участвовавшие в изнасиловании Берлина».
☝️ Соответствующий миф происходит из нацистской пропаганды, целью которой было демонизировать образ советской армии для побуждения немецкого населения стоять насмерть за Гитлера. В дальнейшем не имеющая документального подтверждения история о «массовом изнасиловании жительниц Берлина» активно тиражировалась западными странами в ходе Холодной войны в рамках кампании по дискредитации Советского Союза и принижении его вклада в разгром нацизма.
Признавая, что со стороны Союзников имелись различные спровоцированные ужасами Второй мировой войны инциденты в отношении немецкого мирного населения, говорить об их систематическом характере со стороны советских войск, как о подтверждённом факте, являлось бы уподоблением геббельсовской пропаганде.
❗️Заметка г-на Маккэя оскорбляет память советских солдат, павших для освобождения мира от человеконенавистнической идеологии превосходства одних рас над другими. Несмотря на дисклеймер о том, что изложенная в данном материале точка зрения может не совпадать с мнением редакции Обзёрвер, уважающее себя новостное издание не должно позволять публиковать на своих страницах подобные возмутительные опусы.
В воскресном выпуске газеты Обзёрвер от 26 мая с.г. была опубликована заметка приглашённого обозревателя Д.Маккэя, в которой автор не нашёл ничего лучшего, как заявить, что члены местных бандформирований представляют собой ещё большее зло, чем «русские, участвовавшие в изнасиловании Берлина».
☝️ Соответствующий миф происходит из нацистской пропаганды, целью которой было демонизировать образ советской армии для побуждения немецкого населения стоять насмерть за Гитлера. В дальнейшем не имеющая документального подтверждения история о «массовом изнасиловании жительниц Берлина» активно тиражировалась западными странами в ходе Холодной войны в рамках кампании по дискредитации Советского Союза и принижении его вклада в разгром нацизма.
Признавая, что со стороны Союзников имелись различные спровоцированные ужасами Второй мировой войны инциденты в отношении немецкого мирного населения, говорить об их систематическом характере со стороны советских войск, как о подтверждённом факте, являлось бы уподоблением геббельсовской пропаганде.
❗️Заметка г-на Маккэя оскорбляет память советских солдат, павших для освобождения мира от человеконенавистнической идеологии превосходства одних рас над другими. Несмотря на дисклеймер о том, что изложенная в данном материале точка зрения может не совпадать с мнением редакции Обзёрвер, уважающее себя новостное издание не должно позволять публиковать на своих страницах подобные возмутительные опусы.