🎙 Excerpt from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the Government Hour during the Plenary Session of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (11 February 2026)
💬 Russia is upholding its legitimate rights in the emerging multipolar world order amid intense competition.
We often have to do so despite the reluctance of the Western nations to curb its excessive ambitions and to conduct affairs respectfully with all those who are prepared to work on the basis of sovereign equality and other principles of international law [...]
The West has still not rid itself of its mania of colonial and slaveholding grandeur.
The dramatic events earlier this year, including the armed invasion of Venezuela by the United States, the escalation of US pressure on Cuba, the attempts to destabilise the situation in Iran, and the crisis around Greenland have confirmed our assessment that the world has entered an era of swift and profound change. Some experts even argue an era of upheaval [...]
We can clearly see what this phase is all about. The main trend towards a more just and sustainable multipolar system will go hand in hand with a confrontation between the current leaders and the new emerging growth centres representing the World Majority.
This opposition is gaining momentum and is affecting virtually all geographical regions.
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💬 Russia is upholding its legitimate rights in the emerging multipolar world order amid intense competition.
We often have to do so despite the reluctance of the Western nations to curb its excessive ambitions and to conduct affairs respectfully with all those who are prepared to work on the basis of sovereign equality and other principles of international law [...]
The West has still not rid itself of its mania of colonial and slaveholding grandeur.
The dramatic events earlier this year, including the armed invasion of Venezuela by the United States, the escalation of US pressure on Cuba, the attempts to destabilise the situation in Iran, and the crisis around Greenland have confirmed our assessment that the world has entered an era of swift and profound change. Some experts even argue an era of upheaval [...]
We can clearly see what this phase is all about. The main trend towards a more just and sustainable multipolar system will go hand in hand with a confrontation between the current leaders and the new emerging growth centres representing the World Majority.
This opposition is gaining momentum and is affecting virtually all geographical regions.
Read in full
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🎙 Комментарий Посольства в связи с прозвучавшими обвинениями в адрес нашей страны в отравлении А.Навального
❗️ Вынуждены вновь обратить внимание на политическое представление, разыгранное «на полях» Мюнхенской конференции по безопасности представителями Великобритании и ряда европейских государств. Лондон утверждает, что в неких образцах, якобы связанных со смертью российского гражданина в 2024 году, обнаружен токсин эпибатидин и на этом основании России приписывается нарушение Конвенции о запрещении химического оружия.
Веры подобным «заключениям» западных «экспертов» нет никакой. Как и с делом Скрипалей: громкие обвинения, медийная истерика, ноль доказательств и множество вопросов, которые обвинители предпочитают игнорировать. Так, в итоге: яд из кожи южноамериканской лягушки или «новичок»?
Показательно сервильное подключение аффилированных медиа, работающих в связке с политическими структурами и спецслужбами стран Запада. Цель этого смехотворного циркового представления прозрачна: подогреть в западном обществе выдыхающийся антироссийский запал. Если нет повода, его натужно придумывают.
К слабоумию западных выдумщиков мы уже привыкли, кем надо быть, чтобы поверить в этот бред про лягушку?
❌ Однако настоящую оторопь вызывает избранный западными политиками метод работы – некропропаганда. Это не поиск справедливости, а глумление над мёртвыми. Даже после смерти российского гражданина Лондон и европейские столицы не могут дать ему упокоиться, что весьма красноречиво говорит об инициаторах этой кампании.
❗️ Вынуждены вновь обратить внимание на политическое представление, разыгранное «на полях» Мюнхенской конференции по безопасности представителями Великобритании и ряда европейских государств. Лондон утверждает, что в неких образцах, якобы связанных со смертью российского гражданина в 2024 году, обнаружен токсин эпибатидин и на этом основании России приписывается нарушение Конвенции о запрещении химического оружия.
Веры подобным «заключениям» западных «экспертов» нет никакой. Как и с делом Скрипалей: громкие обвинения, медийная истерика, ноль доказательств и множество вопросов, которые обвинители предпочитают игнорировать. Так, в итоге: яд из кожи южноамериканской лягушки или «новичок»?
Показательно сервильное подключение аффилированных медиа, работающих в связке с политическими структурами и спецслужбами стран Запада. Цель этого смехотворного циркового представления прозрачна: подогреть в западном обществе выдыхающийся антироссийский запал. Если нет повода, его натужно придумывают.
К слабоумию западных выдумщиков мы уже привыкли, кем надо быть, чтобы поверить в этот бред про лягушку?
❌ Однако настоящую оторопь вызывает избранный западными политиками метод работы – некропропаганда. Это не поиск справедливости, а глумление над мёртвыми. Даже после смерти российского гражданина Лондон и европейские столицы не могут дать ему упокоиться, что весьма красноречиво говорит об инициаторах этой кампании.
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#Victory81
🥇 #OTD 8️⃣3️⃣ years ago, during the Voroshilovgrad Offensive Operation – Operation “Skachok” (Gallop) – the Red Army liberated Voroshilovgrad (Lugansk) from Nazi invaders.
Founded by Empress Catherine II in 1795, Voroshilovgrad was one of the largest industrial centres of Donbass by the start of the Great Patriotic War. The city supplied the front and rear not only with ammunition, but also with coal, steel and other strategically vital resources for the country’s defence.
By autumn 1941, the Nazis had occupied almost the entire territory of the Ukrainian SSR – yet they failed to capture Voroshilovgrad. The defenders of Lugansk land stood strong – their courage made it possible to evacuate around 150 enterprises, nearly all agricultural machinery and substantial food reserves to the rear.
Despite fierce fighting, the city fell in July 1942. Seven long months – 212 days – of occupation followed: terror, executions and destruction. However, the enemy could not break the spirit of resistance. Sabotage and partisan operations thwarted the Nazis’ plans and they failed to restart a single enterprise or mine in the region.
⚔️ After the decisive victory at Stalingrad, the strategic initiative passed to the Red Army. The Supreme High Command set a clear task – to build on the success, break into Donbass and advance towards the Dnieper.
Under the command of Colonel General Nikolai Vatutin, the liberation of Voroshilovgrad was carried out from two directions. Soviet forces encircled the main units of Army Group “Don”, depriving the enemy of the ability to establish a stable defence.
💬 On 16 February 1943, Krasnaya Zvezda described the defeat of German forces near Voroshilovgrad:
On 14 February 1943, troops of the South-Western Front completely cleared the city of German forces. Lieutenant Colonel Nikolai Rusakov, commander of the 1005th Rifle Regiment, raised the Red Banner at the Lenin monument on Revolution Square.
More than 10,000 Red Army soldiers gave their lives for the city’s liberation. At the site of the fiercest fighting and the mass grave of Soviet warriors – Ostraya Mogila – a memorial was erected in 1945 to a design by sculptor Vera Mukhina. In 2023, it underwent large-scale reconstruction by the Russian Military-Historical Society on the instructions of the Russian President. Today, the memorial complex unites the memory of four generations of heroes – from the Civil War of 1917-1922 to the present struggle against Ukrainian neo-Nazism.
🇷🇺 Eternal memory and glory to the defenders of Donbass!
#WeRemember
Founded by Empress Catherine II in 1795, Voroshilovgrad was one of the largest industrial centres of Donbass by the start of the Great Patriotic War. The city supplied the front and rear not only with ammunition, but also with coal, steel and other strategically vital resources for the country’s defence.
By autumn 1941, the Nazis had occupied almost the entire territory of the Ukrainian SSR – yet they failed to capture Voroshilovgrad. The defenders of Lugansk land stood strong – their courage made it possible to evacuate around 150 enterprises, nearly all agricultural machinery and substantial food reserves to the rear.
Despite fierce fighting, the city fell in July 1942. Seven long months – 212 days – of occupation followed: terror, executions and destruction. However, the enemy could not break the spirit of resistance. Sabotage and partisan operations thwarted the Nazis’ plans and they failed to restart a single enterprise or mine in the region.
⚔️ After the decisive victory at Stalingrad, the strategic initiative passed to the Red Army. The Supreme High Command set a clear task – to build on the success, break into Donbass and advance towards the Dnieper.
Under the command of Colonel General Nikolai Vatutin, the liberation of Voroshilovgrad was carried out from two directions. Soviet forces encircled the main units of Army Group “Don”, depriving the enemy of the ability to establish a stable defence.
💬 On 16 February 1943, Krasnaya Zvezda described the defeat of German forces near Voroshilovgrad:
The German garrison included large infantry formations, tanks and specialised troops – not only battle-worn divisions but also strong reserves.
The offensive began with the seizure of small bridgeheads on the right bank of the Seversky Donets. After powerful artillery preparation, rifle units launched simultaneous attacks along several sectors.
Advancement developed methodically. By the third day, most of the eastern defensive sector had been cleared. German infantry retreated hastily towards the city, leaving rearguards along the Lugan River.
Fierce resistance unfolded in the streets. A struggle for every fortified position ensued. Soviet assault groups, advancing systematically, encircled enemy strongpoints and eliminated their garrisons – clearing neighbourhood after neighbourhood.
Heavy losses in manpower and equipment significantly weakened the Voroshilovgrad grouping. The tempo of Soviet operations increased, pressure intensified, and enemy counterattacks grew weaker and less frequent. A series of new blows decided the outcome of the battle.
On 14 February 1943, troops of the South-Western Front completely cleared the city of German forces. Lieutenant Colonel Nikolai Rusakov, commander of the 1005th Rifle Regiment, raised the Red Banner at the Lenin monument on Revolution Square.
More than 10,000 Red Army soldiers gave their lives for the city’s liberation. At the site of the fiercest fighting and the mass grave of Soviet warriors – Ostraya Mogila – a memorial was erected in 1945 to a design by sculptor Vera Mukhina. In 2023, it underwent large-scale reconstruction by the Russian Military-Historical Society on the instructions of the Russian President. Today, the memorial complex unites the memory of four generations of heroes – from the Civil War of 1917-1922 to the present struggle against Ukrainian neo-Nazism.
#WeRemember
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🎙 Embassy comment on the allegations levelled against Russia over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny
❗️ We are compelled once again to draw attention to the political pageant staged on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference by representatives of the United Kingdom and several European states. London claims that the toxin epibatidine has been identified in certain samples allegedly connected to the death of the Russian citizen in 2024, and on this basis Russia is accused of violating the Chemical Weapons Convention.
There is no reason whatsoever to credit such "findings" by Western "experts". As with the Skripal case there are strident accusations, media hysteria, zero evidence, and a host of questions the accusers would rather ignore. So what was it in the end — poison derived from the skin of a South American frog or Novichok?
Equally telling is the servile involvement of affiliated media outlets working alongside political structures and intelligence services of Western states. The purpose of this ludicrous spectacle is clear: to revive a waning anti-Russian fervour within Western societies. If there is no pretext, one is laboriously invented.
We have become accustomed to the feeble-mindedness of Western fabulists. One must ask what kind of person would believe this nonsense about a frog.
❌ Yet what truly shocks is the method now favoured by Western politicians — necro-propaganda. This is not a quest for justice but a mockery of the dead. Even after the death of the Russian citizen, London and the European capitals cannot allow him to rest in peace — a fact that speaks volumes about those who instigated this campaign.
❗️ We are compelled once again to draw attention to the political pageant staged on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference by representatives of the United Kingdom and several European states. London claims that the toxin epibatidine has been identified in certain samples allegedly connected to the death of the Russian citizen in 2024, and on this basis Russia is accused of violating the Chemical Weapons Convention.
There is no reason whatsoever to credit such "findings" by Western "experts". As with the Skripal case there are strident accusations, media hysteria, zero evidence, and a host of questions the accusers would rather ignore. So what was it in the end — poison derived from the skin of a South American frog or Novichok?
Equally telling is the servile involvement of affiliated media outlets working alongside political structures and intelligence services of Western states. The purpose of this ludicrous spectacle is clear: to revive a waning anti-Russian fervour within Western societies. If there is no pretext, one is laboriously invented.
We have become accustomed to the feeble-mindedness of Western fabulists. One must ask what kind of person would believe this nonsense about a frog.
❌ Yet what truly shocks is the method now favoured by Western politicians — necro-propaganda. This is not a quest for justice but a mockery of the dead. Even after the death of the Russian citizen, London and the European capitals cannot allow him to rest in peace — a fact that speaks volumes about those who instigated this campaign.
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☀️ As winter loosens its grip, Russia bursts into a week-long celebration known as Maslenitsa — a festival that intertwines pagan roots with Orthodox tradition.
Once a Slavic rite to honour the sun, it now transforms towns and villages with bursts of colour, music, and spectacle. Central to the festivities is the burning of a straw effigy, symbolising the departure of winter and the welcome of spring's fertility.
The shining star of Maslenitsa is the blini — thin golden pancakes that represent the sun itself. Families gather to share them with honey, sour cream, caviar, or jam, while the streets come alive with games, snowball fights and the thrill of sleigh rides.
Beyond Russia's borders, the celebration has crossed into the United Kingdom. Every year Russian communities and Orthodox churches host pancake feasts and events for locals, bringing a touch of Slavic warmth to British Februarys. It's a chance for everyone to enjoy lively dances — known as khorovods — tasty food, and a sense of togetherness.
📸 RIA Novosti
Once a Slavic rite to honour the sun, it now transforms towns and villages with bursts of colour, music, and spectacle. Central to the festivities is the burning of a straw effigy, symbolising the departure of winter and the welcome of spring's fertility.
The shining star of Maslenitsa is the blini — thin golden pancakes that represent the sun itself. Families gather to share them with honey, sour cream, caviar, or jam, while the streets come alive with games, snowball fights and the thrill of sleigh rides.
Beyond Russia's borders, the celebration has crossed into the United Kingdom. Every year Russian communities and Orthodox churches host pancake feasts and events for locals, bringing a touch of Slavic warmth to British Februarys. It's a chance for everyone to enjoy lively dances — known as khorovods — tasty food, and a sense of togetherness.
📸 RIA Novosti
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Forwarded from Генеральное консульство России в Эдинбурге
🗓️ February 17th marks the 125th anniversary of the renowned Soviet children's writer Agniya Barto. Several generations of young readers in our country have been introduced to poetry through the simple lines of her poems. They teach children kindness, honesty, politeness, hard work, and friendship.
Agniya Barto's works are well known not only in Russia but also abroad, in translations into English and other languages. The poet made a notable contribution to our country's cultural diplomacy. Her visit to the UK in October 1962 was a significant event, clearly demonstrating the potential of literature as a tool for dialogue.
A remarkable fact is that Agniya's surname, Barto, came from her first husband, the poet and ornithologist Pavel Barto, a descendant of a Scottish nobleman who settled in Russia in the 19th century.
We invite you to read the kind poems of Agniya Barto and return to childhood for a moment!
Agniya Barto's works are well known not only in Russia but also abroad, in translations into English and other languages. The poet made a notable contribution to our country's cultural diplomacy. Her visit to the UK in October 1962 was a significant event, clearly demonstrating the potential of literature as a tool for dialogue.
A remarkable fact is that Agniya's surname, Barto, came from her first husband, the poet and ornithologist Pavel Barto, a descendant of a Scottish nobleman who settled in Russia in the 19th century.
We invite you to read the kind poems of Agniya Barto and return to childhood for a moment!
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🕯On February 17, a farewell ceremony was held in Edinburgh for Dairmid Gunn OBE, a man of outstanding personality, who over the years served as chairman of the Scottish branch of the Great Britain-USSR Association and vice-president of the Scotland-Russia Forum.
Dairmid spoke excellent Russian and possessed a profound knowledge of Russian literature and art. He strove to convey it to Scottish audiences, sparking their interest in our country and instilling a respect for its history. Dairmid also made a significant contribution to preserving the memory of our peoples' joint struggle against Nazi Germany during World War II. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first Arctic Convoy, Gunn documented the experiences of Scottish veterans who had participated in these heroic missions in his book, "Cold Seas and Warm Friendships: An Allied Bridge Over the Arctic". Dairmid’s contributions were duly recognized in Russia – in 2018, he was awarded the Pushkin Medal.
Despite his advanced age and the deteriorating political climate, Dairmid continued to deliver lectures in Edinburgh on the Scottish-Russian links and Russia's contribution to world literature and culture.
In his speech at the farewell ceremony, Consul General of Russia in Edinburgh Denis Moskalenko honored the memory of Dairmid Gunn, who until his final days made every effort to foster mutual understanding between the peoples of Scotland and Russia.
We express our deepest condolences to Dairmid's family and loved ones. He will forever remain in our hearts as a true friend of our country.
Dairmid spoke excellent Russian and possessed a profound knowledge of Russian literature and art. He strove to convey it to Scottish audiences, sparking their interest in our country and instilling a respect for its history. Dairmid also made a significant contribution to preserving the memory of our peoples' joint struggle against Nazi Germany during World War II. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first Arctic Convoy, Gunn documented the experiences of Scottish veterans who had participated in these heroic missions in his book, "Cold Seas and Warm Friendships: An Allied Bridge Over the Arctic". Dairmid’s contributions were duly recognized in Russia – in 2018, he was awarded the Pushkin Medal.
Despite his advanced age and the deteriorating political climate, Dairmid continued to deliver lectures in Edinburgh on the Scottish-Russian links and Russia's contribution to world literature and culture.
In his speech at the farewell ceremony, Consul General of Russia in Edinburgh Denis Moskalenko honored the memory of Dairmid Gunn, who until his final days made every effort to foster mutual understanding between the peoples of Scotland and Russia.
We express our deepest condolences to Dairmid's family and loved ones. He will forever remain in our hearts as a true friend of our country.
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🎙 Highlights from Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation Maxim Oreshkin's remarks at the "Open Dialogue: Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth" forum on five global megatrends
1️⃣ Globalisation and sovereignty
Globalisation as we have seen it in recent decades has actually come to an end, yet it continues on the basis of different principles. We are moving away from a unipolar world.
Sovereignty — at state, social, and economic levels — is now the key to competitiveness. Only countries that preserve all three levels can compete and lead in a multipolar world.
2️⃣ Platformisation of the global economy and institutional automation
Platform solutions enhance efficiency and reduce transaction costs through self-adjusting algorithms.
Platforms are not just a niche phenomenon; they will impact every sector of the economy and social sphere, including education, healthcare, finance, trade, and tourism. Everything will gradually become platformised, and countries that undergo this process faster will achieve higher levels of economic development and efficiency.
Countries without technological sovereignty risk becoming dependent on external platforms, which can have strategic consequences during conflicts.
3️⃣ Rise of a new monetary architecture
The excess of sanctions, tariffs and other barriers means that the traditional model, such as payment via key Western banks, no longer works. By attempting to weaponise the financial system, the West is actually destroying it very quickly.
Payment services will largely shift towards decentralised solutions that remain operational regardless of the actions of third parties.
4️⃣ Population decline
Human civilisation has entered a period of severe depopulation.
There has been a serious increase in the demographic burden, with a structural shift towards an older population.
Education demand will decrease, but healthcare and social service needs will grow. These interconnected trends will amplify each other.
Policies aimed at boosting birth rates must become a global priority. Supporting families and children must be at the centre of every national agenda because, without these efforts, the planet will inevitably face depopulation. Active ageing is also inevitable.
5️⃣ Human Capital in a new tech era
AI is both a challenge and an opportunity. It allows personalized learning paths and supports teachers.
Professions are changing: mid-level specialists will be in demand, and companies must retrain employees from junior positions. The social sphere will also evolve, ensuring active longevity in the new demographic era.
It is no longer sufficient to complete a university education and rely on that knowledge for a lifetime. This model no longer works. Instead, continuous learning, flexibility, and the ability to master new tools and technologies will be essential lifelong skills.
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1️⃣ Globalisation and sovereignty
Globalisation as we have seen it in recent decades has actually come to an end, yet it continues on the basis of different principles. We are moving away from a unipolar world.
Sovereignty — at state, social, and economic levels — is now the key to competitiveness. Only countries that preserve all three levels can compete and lead in a multipolar world.
2️⃣ Platformisation of the global economy and institutional automation
Platform solutions enhance efficiency and reduce transaction costs through self-adjusting algorithms.
Platforms are not just a niche phenomenon; they will impact every sector of the economy and social sphere, including education, healthcare, finance, trade, and tourism. Everything will gradually become platformised, and countries that undergo this process faster will achieve higher levels of economic development and efficiency.
Countries without technological sovereignty risk becoming dependent on external platforms, which can have strategic consequences during conflicts.
3️⃣ Rise of a new monetary architecture
The excess of sanctions, tariffs and other barriers means that the traditional model, such as payment via key Western banks, no longer works. By attempting to weaponise the financial system, the West is actually destroying it very quickly.
Payment services will largely shift towards decentralised solutions that remain operational regardless of the actions of third parties.
4️⃣ Population decline
Human civilisation has entered a period of severe depopulation.
There has been a serious increase in the demographic burden, with a structural shift towards an older population.
Education demand will decrease, but healthcare and social service needs will grow. These interconnected trends will amplify each other.
Policies aimed at boosting birth rates must become a global priority. Supporting families and children must be at the centre of every national agenda because, without these efforts, the planet will inevitably face depopulation. Active ageing is also inevitable.
5️⃣ Human Capital in a new tech era
AI is both a challenge and an opportunity. It allows personalized learning paths and supports teachers.
Professions are changing: mid-level specialists will be in demand, and companies must retrain employees from junior positions. The social sphere will also evolve, ensuring active longevity in the new demographic era.
It is no longer sufficient to complete a university education and rely on that knowledge for a lifetime. This model no longer works. Instead, continuous learning, flexibility, and the ability to master new tools and technologies will be essential lifelong skills.
Watch in full
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🎙 Excerpt from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with Al Arabiya television channel (Moscow, 18 February 2026)
💬 Europe hysterically demands that Russia start talks and that all sides agree that Europe must be part of these talks. What can we talk about with Europeans who openly say that Ukraine is upholding European values? [...]
Nobody in Europe will lift a finger to force Kiev to abolish the laws that ban the Russian language in all spheres and the canonical Orthodox Church.
No country in the world has such laws [...] But Ukraine is allowed to have such a ban. Europe has revealed its Nazi essence, which we thought was destroyed with the Hitler's defeat in the Second World War. It has turned out to be extremely tenacious [...]
Europe wants to guarantee Ukraine's security as long as the Kiev regime remains an enemy of the Russian Federation and wages a war against us, a war which the EU wants to continue [...]
President Putin has repeatedly said that perhaps one day we will talk to Europe again. But this will only happen once they have come to their senses. We will then see what they bring to the negotiating table.
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💬 Europe hysterically demands that Russia start talks and that all sides agree that Europe must be part of these talks. What can we talk about with Europeans who openly say that Ukraine is upholding European values? [...]
Nobody in Europe will lift a finger to force Kiev to abolish the laws that ban the Russian language in all spheres and the canonical Orthodox Church.
No country in the world has such laws [...] But Ukraine is allowed to have such a ban. Europe has revealed its Nazi essence, which we thought was destroyed with the Hitler's defeat in the Second World War. It has turned out to be extremely tenacious [...]
Europe wants to guarantee Ukraine's security as long as the Kiev regime remains an enemy of the Russian Federation and wages a war against us, a war which the EU wants to continue [...]
President Putin has repeatedly said that perhaps one day we will talk to Europe again. But this will only happen once they have come to their senses. We will then see what they bring to the negotiating table.
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🗓 On 21 February the world marks International Mother Language Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 1999 to champion linguistic and cultural diversity.
For the Russian Federation — one of the world’s largest multi-ethnic states — this principle is a lived reality: more than 190 peoples reside across its territory, and over 300 languages are spoken, around 150 of them indigenous.
Russian, for its part, remains firmly among the most widely spoken languages in the world and continues to serve as an official or working language in numerous international fora. It is a global language in the fullest sense — heard on every continent.
Here in the United Kingdom, too, Russian forms part of the country's rich linguistic tapestry. It is taught at leading universities, studied in schools, heard in theatres and on the streets, and even glimpsed in everyday life — from shop shelves to public signage.
ℹ️ DYK that in London, visitors to the Science Museum may spot Russian on the monument to the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin — a quiet reminder that languages travel with history, memory and human achievement?
For the Russian Federation — one of the world’s largest multi-ethnic states — this principle is a lived reality: more than 190 peoples reside across its territory, and over 300 languages are spoken, around 150 of them indigenous.
Russian, for its part, remains firmly among the most widely spoken languages in the world and continues to serve as an official or working language in numerous international fora. It is a global language in the fullest sense — heard on every continent.
Here in the United Kingdom, too, Russian forms part of the country's rich linguistic tapestry. It is taught at leading universities, studied in schools, heard in theatres and on the streets, and even glimpsed in everyday life — from shop shelves to public signage.
ℹ️ DYK that in London, visitors to the Science Museum may spot Russian on the monument to the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin — a quiet reminder that languages travel with history, memory and human achievement?
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