Forwarded from Gateway to Russia
An extreme race in -55°C was held in Yakutia! Brrr!
Thirty-eight athletes from different regions of the country took part in the‘Pole of Cold - Oymyakon’ marathon on January 12. In the morning, at the time of the start, the temperature of -55°C was recorded.
Fourteen athletes (12 men and two women) entered in longest distance - 42.2 km. The winner was Konstantin Dragunov, a student of the Institute of Physical Education and Sports from Yakutia. He overcame this distance in just 3 hours and 7 minutes!
The best result of the half marathon (21.1 km) was by Leonid Zykov from Yakutsk (1 hour 34 minutes).
The village of Oymyakon is one of the coldest places on the planet, but, despite this, people continue to live and engage in various economic activities the region offers. In 1933, a temperature of 67.7°C was recorded there and there are even unofficial records of temperatures even below minus 70°C! Yikes!
📷 Semen Sivtsev, Dmitry Panov / ‘Pole of Cold - Oymyakon’ marathon, Anna Lebedinskaya/Sputnik
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Thirty-eight athletes from different regions of the country took part in the‘Pole of Cold - Oymyakon’ marathon on January 12. In the morning, at the time of the start, the temperature of -55°C was recorded.
Fourteen athletes (12 men and two women) entered in longest distance - 42.2 km. The winner was Konstantin Dragunov, a student of the Institute of Physical Education and Sports from Yakutia. He overcame this distance in just 3 hours and 7 minutes!
The best result of the half marathon (21.1 km) was by Leonid Zykov from Yakutsk (1 hour 34 minutes).
The village of Oymyakon is one of the coldest places on the planet, but, despite this, people continue to live and engage in various economic activities the region offers. In 1933, a temperature of 67.7°C was recorded there and there are even unofficial records of temperatures even below minus 70°C! Yikes!
📷 Semen Sivtsev, Dmitry Panov / ‘Pole of Cold - Oymyakon’ marathon, Anna Lebedinskaya/Sputnik
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🎙Address by Russia’s G20 Sherpa Svetlana Lukash at the #BRICS CCI Annual Recognition ceremony in New Delhi
Sustainability and life style changes: unleashing the power of BRICS block
💬 In my vision, the concept of sustainability is a world which stands on three whales: Balance, Justice and Mindset.
🐳 First whale is Balance. We must not ignore that three pillars of sustainable development – social, economic and environmental – are interdependent and mutually reinforcing.
🐳 And here we come to the second question or whale – Justice. The world is facing multiple crises and challenges <...>. While these challenges affect us all, they do not affect us equally. Inequality in incomes and opportunities, and in particular in access to finance and technology – provides for a huge gap between the developed and developing countries.
🐳 The third question or whale of sustainability is Mindset. The impact of human actions on the Planet resulting in climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution – calls for a paradigm shift – required to change our life styles in order to lower our environmental footprint.
🇮🇳 Referring to the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi, if we want a change in our future, we need to become this change in our present.
As whales need the ocean so as questions need answers. The answers to these three questions of sustainability lies in the intertwined spheres of Behavioural change, Technology and Finance. Following animalistic associations, let me call them three elephants of sustainable development 🐘
The answers to these three questions of sustainability lies in the intertwined spheres of Behavioural change, Technology and Finance.
The voice and power of Emerging market economies and Developing countries – the BRICS members and beyond – is only going stronger. <...> The joint potential of BRICS is outstanding so let’s use it effectively and wisely to build a sustainable, just and inclusive world.
👉 Read in full (at the MFA website)
Sustainability and life style changes: unleashing the power of BRICS block
💬 In my vision, the concept of sustainability is a world which stands on three whales: Balance, Justice and Mindset.
🐳 First whale is Balance. We must not ignore that three pillars of sustainable development – social, economic and environmental – are interdependent and mutually reinforcing.
🐳 And here we come to the second question or whale – Justice. The world is facing multiple crises and challenges <...>. While these challenges affect us all, they do not affect us equally. Inequality in incomes and opportunities, and in particular in access to finance and technology – provides for a huge gap between the developed and developing countries.
🐳 The third question or whale of sustainability is Mindset. The impact of human actions on the Planet resulting in climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution – calls for a paradigm shift – required to change our life styles in order to lower our environmental footprint.
🇮🇳 Referring to the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi, if we want a change in our future, we need to become this change in our present.
As whales need the ocean so as questions need answers. The answers to these three questions of sustainability lies in the intertwined spheres of Behavioural change, Technology and Finance. Following animalistic associations, let me call them three elephants of sustainable development 🐘
The answers to these three questions of sustainability lies in the intertwined spheres of Behavioural change, Technology and Finance.
The voice and power of Emerging market economies and Developing countries – the BRICS members and beyond – is only going stronger. <...> The joint potential of BRICS is outstanding so let’s use it effectively and wisely to build a sustainable, just and inclusive world.
👉 Read in full (at the MFA website)
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The event was organised by the Department of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies, University of Delhi.
🎥 The film screenings for the Russian language students will be held on January 23-24.
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#Opinon by Maria Zakharova
💬 The Satanists are going wild before Epiphany as per tradition and have banned the Besogon channel.
YouTube, the American video hosting platform, has blocked Nikita Mikhalkov’s Besogon (Expeller) programme.
The White House, the Department of State, not to mention this private corporation that is fully controlled by US secret services, do not care one bit about protecting the right to free access to information, pluralism of opinion or freedom of speech. They won’t think twice about violating even the key provisions of their own domestic law. Meanwhile, the First Amendment to the US Constitution prevents the federal government from making laws that abridge the freedom of speech. Nor does it permit punishing people for what they say.
America’s “advanced democracy” is even less concerned by some international commitments on freedom of speech. They don’t care that in accordance with the OSCE Ministerial Council Decision No. 3/18 on the safety of journalists, adopted in Milan on December 7, 2018, the State parties were urged to “fully implement all OSCE commitments and their international obligations related to freedom of expression and media freedom, including by respecting, promoting and protecting the freedom to seek, receive and impart information regardless of frontiers.” This appeal and other calls, statements and declarations are merely white noise for Washington when it comes to American companies and individuals.
The recent decision of YouTube’s owner, the US corporation Google, is a classic example of the political censorship and pathological intolerance of the neo-liberal West to views that differ from its own.
As a reminder, Nikita Mikhalkov’s programmes are freely available on other platforms that do not suffer from megalomania and do not have neocolonialist habits.
💬 The Satanists are going wild before Epiphany as per tradition and have banned the Besogon channel.
YouTube, the American video hosting platform, has blocked Nikita Mikhalkov’s Besogon (Expeller) programme.
The White House, the Department of State, not to mention this private corporation that is fully controlled by US secret services, do not care one bit about protecting the right to free access to information, pluralism of opinion or freedom of speech. They won’t think twice about violating even the key provisions of their own domestic law. Meanwhile, the First Amendment to the US Constitution prevents the federal government from making laws that abridge the freedom of speech. Nor does it permit punishing people for what they say.
America’s “advanced democracy” is even less concerned by some international commitments on freedom of speech. They don’t care that in accordance with the OSCE Ministerial Council Decision No. 3/18 on the safety of journalists, adopted in Milan on December 7, 2018, the State parties were urged to “fully implement all OSCE commitments and their international obligations related to freedom of expression and media freedom, including by respecting, promoting and protecting the freedom to seek, receive and impart information regardless of frontiers.” This appeal and other calls, statements and declarations are merely white noise for Washington when it comes to American companies and individuals.
The recent decision of YouTube’s owner, the US corporation Google, is a classic example of the political censorship and pathological intolerance of the neo-liberal West to views that differ from its own.
As a reminder, Nikita Mikhalkov’s programmes are freely available on other platforms that do not suffer from megalomania and do not have neocolonialist habits.
Forwarded from Russian House New Delhi
Elena Barman, who heads the Indian Association of Russian Compatriots, became the first citizen of the Russian Federation in the Asian country to receive the BRICS Annual “Cross Cultural Excellence Award”, established by the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the ceremony in New Delhi, signs of recognition were presented to representatives of other countries that are members of this interstate association.
Svetlana Lukash, Deputy Head of the Expert Directorate of the President of Russia, Russia’s Sherpa in the G20, spoke at the opening. The ceremonial part included her awarding in the “Sustainability Champion” and “Special Contribution” categories.
Russian compatriot, choral singing and piano teacher Nadezhda Balyan was given the “Cultural Performer” award by the BRICS CCI.
The award ceremony was dedicated to the entry of new members into BRICS. It was attended by the 14th President of the Republic of India Ram Nath Kovind and other prominent public figures.
#BRICS #India #compatriots #ElenaBarman
Svetlana Lukash, Deputy Head of the Expert Directorate of the President of Russia, Russia’s Sherpa in the G20, spoke at the opening. The ceremonial part included her awarding in the “Sustainability Champion” and “Special Contribution” categories.
Russian compatriot, choral singing and piano teacher Nadezhda Balyan was given the “Cultural Performer” award by the BRICS CCI.
The award ceremony was dedicated to the entry of new members into BRICS. It was attended by the 14th President of the Republic of India Ram Nath Kovind and other prominent public figures.
#BRICS #India #compatriots #ElenaBarman
In his address, he highlighted the Russian chairmanship’s priorities in the association in 2024.
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He told the audience about the history of the Indian fashion industry, peculiarities of organizing fashion shows and prospects for Russian-Indian cooperation in fashion and light industry.
The conversation was moderated by famous Indian influencer and presenter Rajiv Makhni accompanied by his spouse, former Miss India Ruchi Makhni.
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Kolkata foodies got acquainted with the Russian cuisine
🥞 On 20 January, Russian Consulate General organized an evening of the Russian cuisine. The event took place at the Russian House in Kolkata, where an exhibition of folk crafts and a video presentation of Russia’s tourism potential were also prepared. The Indian Association of Russian Compatriots provided organizational support and a presentation of Russian costume and headdresses, which visitors tried on with pleasure.
Russian pelmeni, salmon blini, pies and salads, as well as the warm atmosphere of the evening were highly appreciated by diplomats, businessmen, students, and Russian compatriots.
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Калькуттские гурманы познакомились с русской кухней
🥞 20 января Генеральное консульство России в Калькутте организовало вечер русской кухни. Мероприятие прошло на площадке Русского дома, где также была подготовлена выставка народных промыслов и видеопрезентация туристического потенциала России. Индийская ассоциация российских соотечественников оказала организационную поддержку, презентацию русского костюма и головных уборов, которые с удовольствием примерили посетители.
Русские пельмени, блины с лососем, пирожки и салаты, а также тёплую атмосферу вечера высоко оценили как дипломатические работники, бизнесмены, студенты, так и российские соотечественники.
#Russia #RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #Kolkata #RussianFood #RussianCuisine #RussiaIndia #соотечественники #ИАРС #RussiaIndia #РусскаяКухня
🥞 On 20 January, Russian Consulate General organized an evening of the Russian cuisine. The event took place at the Russian House in Kolkata, where an exhibition of folk crafts and a video presentation of Russia’s tourism potential were also prepared. The Indian Association of Russian Compatriots provided organizational support and a presentation of Russian costume and headdresses, which visitors tried on with pleasure.
Russian pelmeni, salmon blini, pies and salads, as well as the warm atmosphere of the evening were highly appreciated by diplomats, businessmen, students, and Russian compatriots.
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Калькуттские гурманы познакомились с русской кухней
🥞 20 января Генеральное консульство России в Калькутте организовало вечер русской кухни. Мероприятие прошло на площадке Русского дома, где также была подготовлена выставка народных промыслов и видеопрезентация туристического потенциала России. Индийская ассоциация российских соотечественников оказала организационную поддержку, презентацию русского костюма и головных уборов, которые с удовольствием примерили посетители.
Русские пельмени, блины с лососем, пирожки и салаты, а также тёплую атмосферу вечера высоко оценили как дипломатические работники, бизнесмены, студенты, так и российские соотечественники.
#Russia #RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #Kolkata #RussianFood #RussianCuisine #RussiaIndia #соотечественники #ИАРС #RussiaIndia #РусскаяКухня