🗓 On September 7, 1945, a military parade of the allied forces of the #USSR, US, UK and France took place in Berlin near the walls of the defeated Reichstag on Alexanderplatz Square, marking the end of #WWII.
The location of the parade – at the Brandenburg Gate, at the very heart of the German capital – was not chosen by chance. It was right here where the Battle of Berlin ended and the remnants of the Berlin group of German troops surrendered to the Red Army. Scheduled for September 7, the parade was timed to coincide with the victory over militaristic Japan.
Representatives of the allied powers responded positively to Moscow's proposal to hold a joint parade in Berlin. However, on the eve of the event, after the date and all the details had been agreed upon, the US, UK and France announced that instead of the commanders-in-chief – Eisenhower, Montgomery and Tassigny – they would send lower-ranking generals, who were already stationed in Germany, to the parade. By doing so, the allies tried to downplay the significance of the parde, which emphasized the decisive role of the Soviet Union in taking Berlin. At that time, no one doubted who bore the brunt of the storming of the capital of the Third Reich.
🇷🇺 The USSR carried out thorough preparations for the parade. The Soviet command enlisted the Red Army's most distinguished soldiers, sergeants, officers and generals who had shown unrivalled courage in taking Berlin and the main centers of the reich – the Reichstag and the Imperial Chancellery.
🎖On September 7 at 11 am, the Berlin allied parade commenced. It was received by the Commander of the Group of Soviet Occupation Forces in Germany Georgy Zhukov. The parade was opened by the combined regiment of the 248th Rifle Division of the Red Army, led by Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant Colonel Georgy Lenev. The parade was closed by a column of the Soviet armor, with the latest heavy tanks IS-3 ("Joseph Stalin") marching.
#WeWereAllies
💬 In his welcoming speech to the participants of the parade, Marshal Zhukov paid tribute to the exploits of the Soviet and Allied forces in the struggle for victory over Nazi Germany:
#Victory80 #WeRemember
The location of the parade – at the Brandenburg Gate, at the very heart of the German capital – was not chosen by chance. It was right here where the Battle of Berlin ended and the remnants of the Berlin group of German troops surrendered to the Red Army. Scheduled for September 7, the parade was timed to coincide with the victory over militaristic Japan.
Representatives of the allied powers responded positively to Moscow's proposal to hold a joint parade in Berlin. However, on the eve of the event, after the date and all the details had been agreed upon, the US, UK and France announced that instead of the commanders-in-chief – Eisenhower, Montgomery and Tassigny – they would send lower-ranking generals, who were already stationed in Germany, to the parade. By doing so, the allies tried to downplay the significance of the parde, which emphasized the decisive role of the Soviet Union in taking Berlin. At that time, no one doubted who bore the brunt of the storming of the capital of the Third Reich.
🎖On September 7 at 11 am, the Berlin allied parade commenced. It was received by the Commander of the Group of Soviet Occupation Forces in Germany Georgy Zhukov. The parade was opened by the combined regiment of the 248th Rifle Division of the Red Army, led by Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant Colonel Georgy Lenev. The parade was closed by a column of the Soviet armor, with the latest heavy tanks IS-3 ("Joseph Stalin") marching.
#WeWereAllies
💬 In his welcoming speech to the participants of the parade, Marshal Zhukov paid tribute to the exploits of the Soviet and Allied forces in the struggle for victory over Nazi Germany:
Fighting friends, comrades in arms, soldiers, officers and generals... <...> The Second World War ended with a decisive and powerful strike from the great allied powers. Our victory is a triumph of an unprecedented military partnership of democratic states.
From now on, people <...> will be eternally grateful to the great nations of America, England, the Soviet Union, the French Republic and China, to their valiant soldiers who, in the difficult time of military trials, gave each other helping hands, united to win a victory over a common enemy, to win the long-awaited peace on Earth.
#Victory80 #WeRemember
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#JournalistsSolidarityDay
📆 September 8 marks the International Day of Solidarity of Journalists, established in 1958 in memory of Czech correspondent and anti-fascist writer Julius Fučík, executed by the Nazis in 1943 during #WWII.
The day was designed to serve as a symbol of solidarity and mutual support within the global journalist community, and also as a reminder about the dangers and risks, including threats to health and life, which media representatives have to confront in the line of their duty. It was sincerely believed that such tragedies would never happen again.
Unfortunately, the further course of history failed these hopes.
In many countries, including those that consider themselves to be democracies, honest performance of one’s professional duty and loyalty to one’s beliefs may still be seen as a reason to persecute journalists, to introduce punitive censorship, and even to use outright violence.
The far from complete list of repressions against Russia's media outlets and journalists can be found here — 👉 Foreign reprisals against Russian journalists and media.
The targeted murders of Russian journalists and military correspondents by militants of the Kiev regime twisted and mocked the ideals of this International Day. German Nazis have been replaced by Banderites, and Julius Fučík’s fate has been repeated by tens of Russian journalists killed or wounded by the Kiev regime criminals.
Amid the fierce campaign that a number of countries have launched to purge their media space from all points of view that differ from the officially approved ones, the deliberate inaction of the competent international bodies such as of UNESCO, the UN OHCHR, and the OSCE (they are, in fact, condoning injustice and lawlessness with their politically biased silence) is outrageous.
Equally upsetting is the lack of unity within the journalistic community. Many Western media workers and their professional associations and unions, as well as NGOs allegedly protecting human rights, have chosen, for reasons of loyalty to their countries’ authorities, to turn a blind eye to, or even support publicly, the reprisals against their colleagues
👉 All of this betrays the spirit of unity and solidarity that was the foundation of the International Day.
Despite everything, we congratulate all correspondents, editors, photo and video operators and other media industry workers who remain faithful to the ideals of journalistic solidarity, who are always ready to help their colleagues in times of need, even if their opinions differ.
For our part, we will continue to defend journalists’ right to perform their duty honestly anywhere in the world.
📆 September 8 marks the International Day of Solidarity of Journalists, established in 1958 in memory of Czech correspondent and anti-fascist writer Julius Fučík, executed by the Nazis in 1943 during #WWII.
The day was designed to serve as a symbol of solidarity and mutual support within the global journalist community, and also as a reminder about the dangers and risks, including threats to health and life, which media representatives have to confront in the line of their duty. It was sincerely believed that such tragedies would never happen again.
Unfortunately, the further course of history failed these hopes.
In many countries, including those that consider themselves to be democracies, honest performance of one’s professional duty and loyalty to one’s beliefs may still be seen as a reason to persecute journalists, to introduce punitive censorship, and even to use outright violence.
The far from complete list of repressions against Russia's media outlets and journalists can be found here — 👉 Foreign reprisals against Russian journalists and media.
The targeted murders of Russian journalists and military correspondents by militants of the Kiev regime twisted and mocked the ideals of this International Day. German Nazis have been replaced by Banderites, and Julius Fučík’s fate has been repeated by tens of Russian journalists killed or wounded by the Kiev regime criminals.
Amid the fierce campaign that a number of countries have launched to purge their media space from all points of view that differ from the officially approved ones, the deliberate inaction of the competent international bodies such as of UNESCO, the UN OHCHR, and the OSCE (they are, in fact, condoning injustice and lawlessness with their politically biased silence) is outrageous.
Equally upsetting is the lack of unity within the journalistic community. Many Western media workers and their professional associations and unions, as well as NGOs allegedly protecting human rights, have chosen, for reasons of loyalty to their countries’ authorities, to turn a blind eye to, or even support publicly, the reprisals against their colleagues
👉 All of this betrays the spirit of unity and solidarity that was the foundation of the International Day.
Despite everything, we congratulate all correspondents, editors, photo and video operators and other media industry workers who remain faithful to the ideals of journalistic solidarity, who are always ready to help their colleagues in times of need, even if their opinions differ.
For our part, we will continue to defend journalists’ right to perform their duty honestly anywhere in the world.
🗓 On August 20, the 10th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials’ Meeting on Agriculture (#ARSOMA) was held online.
🔹 ARSOMA was co-chaired by Myanmar 🇲🇲 and Russia 🇷🇺. The Russian delegation was headed by Ms. A. Rozhkova, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, while the Myanmar delegation was led by Dr. Thanda Kyi, Director-General of the Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation.
🔹 In their opening remarks, both Co-Chairs emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of agriculture between Russia and ASEAN Member States.
🔹 The meeting reviewed the progress achieved under the ASEAN-Russia Agriculture and Food Security Work Programme 2021–2025 and exchanged views on its successor framework.
🔹 Delegates also discussed new initiatives and reviewed the implementation of ongoing projects, which cover rural development, wastewater treatment and water management, sustainable agricultural practices, innovative technologies in farming, soil degradation, and other priority areas.
🔹 ARSOMA was co-chaired by Myanmar 🇲🇲 and Russia 🇷🇺. The Russian delegation was headed by Ms. A. Rozhkova, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, while the Myanmar delegation was led by Dr. Thanda Kyi, Director-General of the Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation.
🔹 In their opening remarks, both Co-Chairs emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of agriculture between Russia and ASEAN Member States.
🔹 The meeting reviewed the progress achieved under the ASEAN-Russia Agriculture and Food Security Work Programme 2021–2025 and exchanged views on its successor framework.
🔹 Delegates also discussed new initiatives and reviewed the implementation of ongoing projects, which cover rural development, wastewater treatment and water management, sustainable agricultural practices, innovative technologies in farming, soil degradation, and other priority areas.
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Vladimir Putin took part in an extraordinary meeting of BRICS, held via videoconference at the initiative of Brazil, which is currently holding the chairmanship of the organisation
Cooperation between member countries in trade and economy, finance, investment, and other areas amid the current global economic landscape was on the agenda.
Cooperation between member countries in trade and economy, finance, investment, and other areas amid the current global economic landscape was on the agenda.
⭐️✍️ #OTD on September 9, 1828, an outstanding Russian novelist and philosopher Leo #Tolstoy was born.
Orphaned at an early age, he was raised by relatives. After leaving Kazan University without a degree, he joined the army in the Caucasus and later fought as an artillery officer in the Crimean War, defending Sevastopol. These wartime experiences gave him the material for the Sevastopol Sketches and inspired the realism of War and Peace.
Tolstoy went on to become one of the greatest novelists of all time, writing Anna Karenina, the autobiographical trilogy Childhood, Boyhood, Youth, and many works of philosophy and social thought that shaped global ideas on morality, justice, and nonviolence.
A year ago, the Leo Tolstoy Peace Prize was established in Russia, to be awarded to organizations and individuals for their achievements in peacekeeping, fight for freedoms, human rights, and countering the threat of World War III or nuclear catastrophe. The African Union became the first recipient of the prize in Sept 2024.
Interesting facts about Leo Tolstoy 👇
• Leo Tolstoy was an extraordinarily prolific writer, producing roughly 165,000 sheets of manuscript and over 10,000 letters during his lifetime.
• He rewrote his famous novel ‘War and Peace’ eight times.
• Leo Tolstoy owned a vast library of over 23,000 books in 39 languages and was himself a skilled polyglot, reading widely in Greek, Hebrew, French, English, German, Polish, and more.
• He was once nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature, but made it clear to the organisers that if he were to be awarded it, he would have to decline.
• As a well-to-do nobleman, the writer was not averse to physical labor. In particular, he ploughed his own field.
#DiscoverRussia
Orphaned at an early age, he was raised by relatives. After leaving Kazan University without a degree, he joined the army in the Caucasus and later fought as an artillery officer in the Crimean War, defending Sevastopol. These wartime experiences gave him the material for the Sevastopol Sketches and inspired the realism of War and Peace.
Tolstoy went on to become one of the greatest novelists of all time, writing Anna Karenina, the autobiographical trilogy Childhood, Boyhood, Youth, and many works of philosophy and social thought that shaped global ideas on morality, justice, and nonviolence.
A year ago, the Leo Tolstoy Peace Prize was established in Russia, to be awarded to organizations and individuals for their achievements in peacekeeping, fight for freedoms, human rights, and countering the threat of World War III or nuclear catastrophe. The African Union became the first recipient of the prize in Sept 2024.
Interesting facts about Leo Tolstoy 👇
• Leo Tolstoy was an extraordinarily prolific writer, producing roughly 165,000 sheets of manuscript and over 10,000 letters during his lifetime.
• He rewrote his famous novel ‘War and Peace’ eight times.
• Leo Tolstoy owned a vast library of over 23,000 books in 39 languages and was himself a skilled polyglot, reading widely in Greek, Hebrew, French, English, German, Polish, and more.
• He was once nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature, but made it clear to the organisers that if he were to be awarded it, he would have to decline.
• As a well-to-do nobleman, the writer was not averse to physical labor. In particular, he ploughed his own field.
#DiscoverRussia
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🎙 Remarks by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a meeting with students and faculty at MGIMO (Moscow, September 8, 2025)
Key talking points
• As you know, on August 16, the historic Summit between President of Russia Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump took place in Alaska. Just over a week later, at the end of August and the beginning of September, President Putin undertook an unprecedented tour, which included a four-day visit to China to attend the SCO Summit, conduct a separate Russia-China bilateral Summit, and participate in events commemorating the 80th Anniversary of both the Victory over Japanese militarism and the end of World War II. The near future is unlikely to be any less challenging.
• This week, another meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council states is being held. Next month will see the first-ever summit between Russia and the League of Arab States. The second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum is scheduled for November. Before the end of the year, there will also be meetings of the EAEU – both ministerial and at the highest level – as well as sessions of the CIS and the CSTO. The bodies of the Union State of Russia and Belarus, including top-level ones, are actively engaged.
• After the start of the special military operation, many predicted economic collapse, complete isolation, and that our country and its leadership would become international pariahs. Yet the statistics – provided not by us, but by Western institutions, including the World Bank – show that Russia is now the fourth-largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity, following the USA, China, and India, and the largest economy in Europe by the same measure.
As for claims of our “isolation,” events like the SCO meetings and last year’s BRICS Summit in Kazan clearly demonstrate that these assertions are baseless. They were invented merely to allow some Western countries to publicly “wave their banners,” proclaiming themselves the leading global powers and insisting that everyone abide by the “rules” they define for the international order. These so-called rules have become uninteresting to discuss, no one has seen them, and in reality, they amount to only one thing: everyone must accept what serves the West in a particular moment. This approach will not succeed.
• President of Russia Vladimir Putin reiterated this in Vladivostok, where he arrived right after the “autumn marathon” in China. He made it clear that Russia has not severed ties with anyone and does not intend to ignore anyone. When our former Western partners – now no more than neighbours – regain their senses and wish to return to Russia to work here again, we shall not turn them away. But we shall consider under what conditions such cooperation may resume.
• After the Russian Federation regained its identity, returned to the foundations of our consciousness and values, and, since the 2000s, began to pursue a policy reflecting our national interests, we have never sought to weaken anyone or cause harm. On the contrary, we have always been ready for honest and equitable cooperation. While the West endeavoured to fragment both the former socialist bloc and the USSR, and later the Russian Federation itself, we consistently strove to unite.
• Forming a multipolar world is a long process that can take a historical era to complete. You will definitely have enough work ahead for you.
• Eurasia is the largest and richest continent, where the greatest human civilisations lived, evolved, and are preserved. They preserve and develop their traditions and identity. We are not guided by the desire to “wall ourselves off” from any portion of this continent. We have always proceeded from the fact that the processes of forming the Greater Eurasian Partnership will be open to the western part of our continent as well, when and if they stop thinking of themselves as the “golden billion,” or the “garden surrounded by the jungle”.
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Key talking points
• As you know, on August 16, the historic Summit between President of Russia Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump took place in Alaska. Just over a week later, at the end of August and the beginning of September, President Putin undertook an unprecedented tour, which included a four-day visit to China to attend the SCO Summit, conduct a separate Russia-China bilateral Summit, and participate in events commemorating the 80th Anniversary of both the Victory over Japanese militarism and the end of World War II. The near future is unlikely to be any less challenging.
• This week, another meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council states is being held. Next month will see the first-ever summit between Russia and the League of Arab States. The second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum is scheduled for November. Before the end of the year, there will also be meetings of the EAEU – both ministerial and at the highest level – as well as sessions of the CIS and the CSTO. The bodies of the Union State of Russia and Belarus, including top-level ones, are actively engaged.
• After the start of the special military operation, many predicted economic collapse, complete isolation, and that our country and its leadership would become international pariahs. Yet the statistics – provided not by us, but by Western institutions, including the World Bank – show that Russia is now the fourth-largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity, following the USA, China, and India, and the largest economy in Europe by the same measure.
As for claims of our “isolation,” events like the SCO meetings and last year’s BRICS Summit in Kazan clearly demonstrate that these assertions are baseless. They were invented merely to allow some Western countries to publicly “wave their banners,” proclaiming themselves the leading global powers and insisting that everyone abide by the “rules” they define for the international order. These so-called rules have become uninteresting to discuss, no one has seen them, and in reality, they amount to only one thing: everyone must accept what serves the West in a particular moment. This approach will not succeed.
• President of Russia Vladimir Putin reiterated this in Vladivostok, where he arrived right after the “autumn marathon” in China. He made it clear that Russia has not severed ties with anyone and does not intend to ignore anyone. When our former Western partners – now no more than neighbours – regain their senses and wish to return to Russia to work here again, we shall not turn them away. But we shall consider under what conditions such cooperation may resume.
• After the Russian Federation regained its identity, returned to the foundations of our consciousness and values, and, since the 2000s, began to pursue a policy reflecting our national interests, we have never sought to weaken anyone or cause harm. On the contrary, we have always been ready for honest and equitable cooperation. While the West endeavoured to fragment both the former socialist bloc and the USSR, and later the Russian Federation itself, we consistently strove to unite.
• Forming a multipolar world is a long process that can take a historical era to complete. You will definitely have enough work ahead for you.
• Eurasia is the largest and richest continent, where the greatest human civilisations lived, evolved, and are preserved. They preserve and develop their traditions and identity. We are not guided by the desire to “wall ourselves off” from any portion of this continent. We have always proceeded from the fact that the processes of forming the Greater Eurasian Partnership will be open to the western part of our continent as well, when and if they stop thinking of themselves as the “golden billion,” or the “garden surrounded by the jungle”.
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov participates in family photo ceremony together with the heads of delegations of the #GCC Member-States
📍 Sochi, September 11
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov participates in family photo ceremony together with the heads of delegations of the #GCC Member-States
📍 Sochi, September 11
9 сентября 2025 г. Чрезвычайный и Полномочный Посол Российской Федерации в Республике Сингапур С.П.Ганжа вручил верительные грамоты Президенту Республики Сингапур Тарману Шанмугаратнаму.
On September 9, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Singapore H.E. Dr Sergey Ganzha presented his credentials to President of the Republic of Singapore H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Photo: Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Singapore (MDDI).
On September 9, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Singapore H.E. Dr Sergey Ganzha presented his credentials to President of the Republic of Singapore H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Photo: Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Singapore (MDDI).
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📄 Joint Statement following the 8th round of the Russia–Gulf Cooperation Council Strategic Dialogue at the level of Foreign Ministers on the Israeli Aggression on the State of Qatar (11 September 2025)
⚡ The Ministers strongly condemned the attack perpetrated against the State of Qatar on September 9, 2025, by Israeli occupation forces, which targeted residential facilities housing several members of the political bureau of Hamas in the capital, Doha, during the negotiations.
The attack resulted in the martyrdom of a member of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and several members of the movement, while also endangering the lives of civilians in Qatar, constituting a grave violation of international humanitarian law.
❗️ The Ministers affirmed that the attack constitutes a clear violation of international law and norms, an assault on the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, and a deliberate undermining of diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the region.
They stressed that such actions demand a clear and firm international stance – one that holds the international community accountable for its moral, political, and legal responsibilities, and leads to effective measures to deter Israel and put an end to its repeated violations of international peace and security principles.
The Ministers also called upon the international community and the Security Council to assume their responsibilities in halting these aggressions and preventing their recurrence, emphasizing that the continuation of this approach will exacerbate tensions in the region and undermine opportunities for achieving security and stability.
☝️ The Ministers warned that the absence of a serious and decisive international stance will have grave repercussions on regional and international peace and security.
⚡ The Ministers strongly condemned the attack perpetrated against the State of Qatar on September 9, 2025, by Israeli occupation forces, which targeted residential facilities housing several members of the political bureau of Hamas in the capital, Doha, during the negotiations.
The attack resulted in the martyrdom of a member of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and several members of the movement, while also endangering the lives of civilians in Qatar, constituting a grave violation of international humanitarian law.
❗️ The Ministers affirmed that the attack constitutes a clear violation of international law and norms, an assault on the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, and a deliberate undermining of diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the region.
They stressed that such actions demand a clear and firm international stance – one that holds the international community accountable for its moral, political, and legal responsibilities, and leads to effective measures to deter Israel and put an end to its repeated violations of international peace and security principles.
The Ministers also called upon the international community and the Security Council to assume their responsibilities in halting these aggressions and preventing their recurrence, emphasizing that the continuation of this approach will exacerbate tensions in the region and undermine opportunities for achieving security and stability.
☝️ The Ministers warned that the absence of a serious and decisive international stance will have grave repercussions on regional and international peace and security.
#Moscow878
🇷🇺 Today we celebrate #MoscowCityDay – a holiday that unites the history, culture, and traditions of our country.
This year, the capital of Russia turns 878 years old.
📜 The first mention of Moscow dates back to 1147.
The Ipatiev Chronicle describes Prince Yuri Dolgorukiy’s invitation to his friends and allies, led by Svyatoslav Olgovich, Prince of Novgorod-Seversky, to meet him in Moscow:
Over the centuries, this small fortress and settlement grew into a global metropolis and the capital of a great state.
Today, Moscow covers an area of over 2,500 square kilometers and is the largest city in Russia, with a population of more than 13 million people. It plays a leading role in the political, cultural, and scientific life of the country, remaining a magnet for talent and ideas from around the world.
✨ Moscow City Day is not only a tribute to history but also a look into the future. The capital blends ancient traditions with modern achievements, preserving its rich heritage while developing dynamically. Our cherished capital is a true "Smart City", standing among the leaders in the digitalisation of urban services and solutions.
The history of Moscow is a story of courage, creation, and the unity of the entire people. A Hero City, a symbol of resilience and spiritual strength, Moscow is rightfully considered the heart of Russia.
On September 13 and 14, in honor of Moscow’s 878th Anniversary, the city will host more than 130 events. During these days, not only the streets but also public transport will be specially decorated. An unforgettable atmosphere will be created by vibrant shows, theatrical performances, concerts, engaging workshops, fascinating tours, and lectures.
Happy Birthday, dear capital! 🎉
🇷🇺 Today we celebrate #MoscowCityDay – a holiday that unites the history, culture, and traditions of our country.
This year, the capital of Russia turns 878 years old.
📜 The first mention of Moscow dates back to 1147.
The Ipatiev Chronicle describes Prince Yuri Dolgorukiy’s invitation to his friends and allies, led by Svyatoslav Olgovich, Prince of Novgorod-Seversky, to meet him in Moscow:
“Come to me, brother, in Moscow. And Svyatoslav came to him with his son Oleg.”
Over the centuries, this small fortress and settlement grew into a global metropolis and the capital of a great state.
Today, Moscow covers an area of over 2,500 square kilometers and is the largest city in Russia, with a population of more than 13 million people. It plays a leading role in the political, cultural, and scientific life of the country, remaining a magnet for talent and ideas from around the world.
✨ Moscow City Day is not only a tribute to history but also a look into the future. The capital blends ancient traditions with modern achievements, preserving its rich heritage while developing dynamically. Our cherished capital is a true "Smart City", standing among the leaders in the digitalisation of urban services and solutions.
The history of Moscow is a story of courage, creation, and the unity of the entire people. A Hero City, a symbol of resilience and spiritual strength, Moscow is rightfully considered the heart of Russia.
On September 13 and 14, in honor of Moscow’s 878th Anniversary, the city will host more than 130 events. During these days, not only the streets but also public transport will be specially decorated. An unforgettable atmosphere will be created by vibrant shows, theatrical performances, concerts, engaging workshops, fascinating tours, and lectures.
Happy Birthday, dear capital! 🎉