🎬🇷🇺 The screening of the film “The Wizard of the Emerald City” took place within the historic walls of the Castle of Good Hope. The event was organized by the Consulate General of Russia in Cape Town as part
of the annual “Movie Night” initiative, held with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and Roskino.

📖 The film, based on the novel by Alexander Volkov and long recognized as a classic of Russian children’s and family literature, introduced the audience to the atmosphere of a timeless fairy tale. The journey of Ellie and her companions has become a symbol of friendship, courage and fidelity to one’s dream, remaining close and comprehensible to viewers of all generations.

In his welcoming remarks, Consul General of Russia in Cape Town Mr. R. Golubovskiy emphasized the century-long tradition of Russian cinematography and its significant contribution to the development of global film art:
“Since the early decades of the 20th century, cinema has become an integral part of Russia’s cultural identity. Among the most renowned directors who left a lasting mark on world cinema, one can mention Sergei Eisenstein, whose films ‘Battleship Potemkin’ and ‘Alexander Nevsky’ had a profound impact on the evolution of film language, Sergei Bondarchuk, awarded the Oscar for his adaptation of ‘War and Peace’, and Andrei Tarkovsky, whose works became a true revelation for world cinematography.”

💭 The film was warmly received by the audience. Following the screening, a lively discussion took place on the role of cinema in preserving cultural heritage and strengthening humanitarian ties between nations.

🤝 The Consulate General of Russia in Cape Town expresses its sincere appreciation to all guests and to the management of the Castle of Good Hope for their support in hosting the “Movie Night” initiative.

#RussiaSouthAfrica #MovieNight #Roskino #BRICS #russianconsulate #CapeTown

📚🇷🇺 The Russian language continues to spark great interest in Cape Town!

This weekend, the Consulate General had the pleasure of attending classes of the weekend group organized by St. Petersburg State University.

✨ The classroom was full — students of different ages and backgrounds came together, united by their curiosity and love for Russian language and culture. The atmosphere was lively, warm, and truly inspiring!

👏🌍We are grateful to our teachers and participants for their dedication and look forward to the continued growth of this initiative and new opportunities for cultural exchange.

#RussianLanguage #CapeTown #SPbU #StPetersburgUniversity #Education #RussiaSouthAfrica

🇷🇺🤺 Наш соотечественник удостоен престижной спортивной награды в ЮАР

🏆Генеральное консульство России в Кейптауне с гордостью сообщает, что наш соотечественник Михаил Галухин, тренер по фехтованию, стал лауреатом XVII ежегодной премии Western Cape Sport Legends Awards, церемония вручения которой прошла в Кейптауне.

На протяжении многих лет Михаил Галухин успешно работает с южноафриканскими спортсменами, воспитывая новое поколение фехтовальщиков. Под его руководством молодые атлеты приобретают не только спортивные навыки, но и такие важные качества, как стремление к дисциплине и приверженность принципам честной игры.

🌍🤝Его деятельность служит ярким примером того, как спорт объединяет людей разных культур и становится прочным мостом дружбы между странами.

Генеральное консульство сердечно поздравляет Михаила с заслуженным признанием и желает ему новых успехов во благо спорта и международного сотрудничества!

#CapeTown #Consulate #Consul #ConsulGeneral #Sport #RussiaSouthAfrica

🇷🇺🤺 Russian compatriot honoured with prestigious sports award in South Africa

🏆The Consulate General of Russia in Cape Town is proud to announce that our compatriot, Mikhail Galukhin, a fencing coach, has become a laureate of the XVII Annual Western Cape Sport Legends Awards, the ceremony of which took place in Cape Town.

For many years, Mikhail Galukhin has been successfully working with South African athletes, nurturing a new generation of fencers. Under his guidance, young sportsmen acquire not only technical skills but also essential values such as discipline and commitment to fair play.

🌍🤝His achievements stand as a vivid example of how sport can unite people of different cultures and serve as a strong bridge of friendship between nations.

The Consulate General warmly congratulates Mikhail Galukhin on this well-deserved recognition and wishes him continued success for the benefit of sport and international cooperation!

#RussiaSouthAfrica #CapeTown #Consulate #Sport #SportLegendsAwards

📜 В Кейптауне открылась архивно-документальная выставка «Солидарность в действии: признание роли Советского Союза и Кубы в поддержке борьбы против апартеида»

Архивно-документальная выставка «Солидарность в действии: признание роли Советского Союза и Кубы в поддержке борьбы против апартеида» открылась в Кейптауне. Экспозиция организована Российским государственным гуманитарным университетом (РГГУ) при поддержке Музея Роббен-Айленд.

Выставка будет работать в течение шести месяцев в галерее Музея Роббен-Айленд на набережной Виктории и Альфреда — одной из самых популярных и посещаемых частей города.

В церемонии приняли участие ветераны АНК, российские учёные, представители Генерального консульства РФ в Кейптауне, африканские дипломаты и члены «Общества дружбы Кубы».

Генеральный консул Российской Федерации в Кейптауне Р. Ю. Голубовский отметил:

«В современном мире, когда объём и разнообразие информационных потоков постоянно возрастают, особенно важно обеспечить общественности доступ к достоверным историческим сведениям. Совместная работа Российского государственного гуманитарного университета и музея Роббен-Айленд в рамках этой выставки направлена на сохранение объективного взгляда на события прошлого и предотвращение их искажения. Размещение экспозиции в одном из наиболее значимых и посещаемых музеев Южной Африки создаёт возможность донести историческую правду до широкой аудитории — от представителей академических кругов до студентов и туристов. Это станет значимым вкладом в сохранение памяти о нашем общем наследии».

Профессор В. И. Заботкина, и. о. проректора по международной работе РГГУ, и директор Центра африканистики РГГУ Александр Зотин подчеркнули, что выставка является уникальным исследовательским проектом, направленным на сохранение исторической памяти о роли СССР и Кубы в поддержке народов Юга Африки в их борьбе против колониализма и апартеида.

Команда проекта, в состав которой вошли учёные Института Африки РАН, представила уникальные материалы, фотографии и свидетельства из личных архивов ветеранов борьбы с апартеидом — как российских, так и южноафриканских.

По словам эксперта Центра африканистики РГГУ и заведующей Центром изучения африканской стратегии БРИКС Института Африки РАН Дарьи Зеленовой:

«Многие материалы имеют уникальную историческую ценность. Например, впервые рассказано о гуманитарной помощи, которая была собрана школьниками из Екатеринбурга для детей бойцов АНК, обучающихся в колледже им. Соломона Махлангу. Благодаря совместной работе архивистов и историков удалось найти не только личные фотографии участниц этой акции, но и газетные вырезки, в которых задокументирована эта фантастическая акция солидарности советских детей с южноафриканским народом».

#CapeTown #RSUH #RussiaSouthAfrica #RobbenIsland #HistoricalMemory #SolidarityInAction #SovietUnion #Consulate #RussianMFA

🗂️The archival and documentary exhibition “Solidarity in Action: Recognising the Role of the Soviet Union and Cuba in Supporting the Struggle against Apartheid”
was opened in Cape Town. The exhibition was organised by the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) with the support of the Robben Island Museum.

The exhibition will run for six months at the Robben Island Museum Gallery, located at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront — the most popular and frequently visited area of Cape Town.

The solemn opening ceremony was attended by veterans of the African National Congress, Russian scholars, representatives of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Cape Town, diplomats from African countries, and members of the Friends of Cuba Society.

In his welcoming remarks, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Cape Town Mr Ruslan Golubovskiy stated:

“In today’s world, when the volume and diversity of information flows are constantly increasing, it is especially important to ensure public access to authentic historical records. The joint work of the Russian State University for the Humanities and the Robben Island Museum within the framework of this exhibition is aimed at preserving an objective view of past events and safeguarding them against distortion. Hosting the exhibition in one of the most significant and visited museums of South Africa provides an opportunity to convey the historical truth to a wide audience — from academic circles to students and tourists. This represents a meaningful contribution to the preservation of the memory of our common heritage.”

Also addressing the audience were Prof. Vera Zabotkina, Acting Vice-Rector for International Relations of RSUH, and Mr Aleksandr Zotin, Director of the RSUH Centre for African Studies. They emphasised that the exhibition constitutes a unique scholarly endeavour aimed at preserving the historical memory of the role played by the USSR and Cuba in assisting the peoples of Southern Africa in their struggle against colonialism and apartheid.

The project team, which included scholars from the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, succeeded in collecting and presenting unique materials, photographs, and testimonies from the personal archives of veterans of the anti-apartheid struggle — both Russian and South African.

According to Dr Daria Zelenova, expert of the RSUH Centre for African Studies and Head of the BRICS Africa Strategy Research Centre at the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences:

“Many of the materials have exceptional historical value. For instance, for the first time, the story is told of humanitarian assistance organised by schoolchildren from Yekaterinburg for the children of ANC fighters studying at the Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College. Thanks to the joint work of archivists and historians, it was possible to uncover not only personal photographs of the participants of this initiative, but also newspaper clippings documenting this remarkable act of solidarity demonstrated by Soviet children with the people of South Africa.”

#RSUH #SolidarityInAction #HistoricalMemory #Consulate #RussianMFA