🌿 Russia is home to an incredible diversity of nature. The country stretches across two continents and features 10 different natural zones.
• Arctic desert. Russia’s northernmost natural zone, it is covered by ice and snow. Winters are extremely long, with polar nights, while vegetation is limited to mosses and lichens.
• Tundra. A vast treeless region south of the Arctic deserts. It has short but relatively warm summers, with dwarf shrubs and small trees.
• Forest-tundra. A transition zone between tundra and taiga, featuring sparse forests, wetlands, lakes, and moss-covered landscapes.
• Taiga. The largest natural zone in Russia, dominated by coniferous forests. Siberian larch, pine, and fir are its characteristic trees.
• Mixed & broadleaf forests. Home to pine, oak, birch, and maple forests. This is the most densely populated natural zone in Russia and has a milder climate.
• Forest-steppe. A scenic transition between forests and grasslands, known for its highly fertile black soil (chernozem).
• Steppe. Endless grassy plains with few trees. The steppe experiences hot summers, cold winters, and spectacular wildflower blooms in spring.
• Semi-deserts & deserts. Found in southern Russia, these regions feature sand dunes, hot summers, and plants adapted to dry conditions.
• Subtropics. Located along the Black Sea coast and southern Dagestan. This zone has mild winters, warm humid summers, and evergreen vegetation.
• Altitudinal zonation. In the mountains (the Urals, Altai, Caucasus and Sayan mountains), zones change not from north to south, but from the foothills to the peaks.
This amazing variety makes Russia one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world.
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• Arctic desert. Russia’s northernmost natural zone, it is covered by ice and snow. Winters are extremely long, with polar nights, while vegetation is limited to mosses and lichens.
• Tundra. A vast treeless region south of the Arctic deserts. It has short but relatively warm summers, with dwarf shrubs and small trees.
• Forest-tundra. A transition zone between tundra and taiga, featuring sparse forests, wetlands, lakes, and moss-covered landscapes.
• Taiga. The largest natural zone in Russia, dominated by coniferous forests. Siberian larch, pine, and fir are its characteristic trees.
• Mixed & broadleaf forests. Home to pine, oak, birch, and maple forests. This is the most densely populated natural zone in Russia and has a milder climate.
• Forest-steppe. A scenic transition between forests and grasslands, known for its highly fertile black soil (chernozem).
• Steppe. Endless grassy plains with few trees. The steppe experiences hot summers, cold winters, and spectacular wildflower blooms in spring.
• Semi-deserts & deserts. Found in southern Russia, these regions feature sand dunes, hot summers, and plants adapted to dry conditions.
• Subtropics. Located along the Black Sea coast and southern Dagestan. This zone has mild winters, warm humid summers, and evergreen vegetation.
• Altitudinal zonation. In the mountains (the Urals, Altai, Caucasus and Sayan mountains), zones change not from north to south, but from the foothills to the peaks.
This amazing variety makes Russia one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world.
📸 Gateway to Russia
#visitRussia
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✍️ Excerpt from President Vladimir Putin’s answers to questions from a Russian journalist (28 June 2026)
💬 The strikes on our civilian infrastructure are intended to damage us, of course, but also to fuel an information campaign as part of the broader confrontation with Russia.
At a minimum, the campaign aims to undermine our confidence in ourselves and our capabilities and, ideally, to create divisions within Russian society and force our country to suspend the advance of our forces along the line of contact, creating conditions for negotiations favourable to our adversary.
We will not give them that opportunity.
It is important to understand that these terrorist attacks have no impact whatsoever on the situation at the front. That is the key point. No matter where these strikes are carried out against our infrastructure, they have absolutely no effect on the situation along the front line.
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💬 The strikes on our civilian infrastructure are intended to damage us, of course, but also to fuel an information campaign as part of the broader confrontation with Russia.
At a minimum, the campaign aims to undermine our confidence in ourselves and our capabilities and, ideally, to create divisions within Russian society and force our country to suspend the advance of our forces along the line of contact, creating conditions for negotiations favourable to our adversary.
We will not give them that opportunity.
It is important to understand that these terrorist attacks have no impact whatsoever on the situation at the front. That is the key point. No matter where these strikes are carried out against our infrastructure, they have absolutely no effect on the situation along the front line.
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The city’s historic embankments turned into a massive open-air stage, where music, light, and fireworks transformed the Neva River into a spectacular multimedia show watched by millions.
The highlight of the evening was the majestic brig Russia sailing through the river under glowing scarlet sails – a powerful symbol of hope, youth, and new beginnings inspired by Alexander Grin’s famous romantic story.
First launched in 1968 and revived in 2005, Scarlet Sails has grown into one of Europe’s most impressive annual celebrations, blending tradition with cutting-edge stage technology.
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💬 Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova:
On July 2, I held a meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.
Almost two years have passed since our last meeting. Throughout this time, we have continued our joint work in an open and systematic manner.
The main topic was the reunification of children with their families living in Russia, Ukraine and third countries, which we are facilitating on instructions from President Vladimir Putin. Each case is considered individually, taking into account the circumstances, legal grounds, the child’s opinion and, of course, their best interests.
I thanked the ICRC for its assistance in transferring children to their relatives, organising transportation, a humanitarian corridor and accommodation for parents.
☝️ Since the start of the special military operation, with our assistance, 30 children from 22 families have returned to their loved ones in Russia. Another 141 children from 114 families have been reunited with their relatives in Ukraine and third countries. In the overwhelming majority of cases, this was done with the ICRC’s direct involvement.
Documents have already been prepared to reunite four children with their loved ones in Ukraine. However, regular shelling and strikes by the Ukrainian militants currently make it impossible to arrange their departure.
I also noted cases where parents living in Russia are searching for their children in EU countries, and asked the ICRC to help reunite these families.
❗️ Special attention during the meeting was given to Ukraine’s crimes against Russian children: the deaths and injuries of minors, strikes on civilian infrastructure, and attempts to involve teenagers in terrorist and sabotage activities.
Such issues require constant dialogue, trust and meticulous joint work. We hope to continue constructive cooperation in the interests of children and families.
On July 2, I held a meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.
Almost two years have passed since our last meeting. Throughout this time, we have continued our joint work in an open and systematic manner.
The main topic was the reunification of children with their families living in Russia, Ukraine and third countries, which we are facilitating on instructions from President Vladimir Putin. Each case is considered individually, taking into account the circumstances, legal grounds, the child’s opinion and, of course, their best interests.
I thanked the ICRC for its assistance in transferring children to their relatives, organising transportation, a humanitarian corridor and accommodation for parents.
☝️ Since the start of the special military operation, with our assistance, 30 children from 22 families have returned to their loved ones in Russia. Another 141 children from 114 families have been reunited with their relatives in Ukraine and third countries. In the overwhelming majority of cases, this was done with the ICRC’s direct involvement.
Documents have already been prepared to reunite four children with their loved ones in Ukraine. However, regular shelling and strikes by the Ukrainian militants currently make it impossible to arrange their departure.
I also noted cases where parents living in Russia are searching for their children in EU countries, and asked the ICRC to help reunite these families.
❗️ Special attention during the meeting was given to Ukraine’s crimes against Russian children: the deaths and injuries of minors, strikes on civilian infrastructure, and attempts to involve teenagers in terrorist and sabotage activities.
Such issues require constant dialogue, trust and meticulous joint work. We hope to continue constructive cooperation in the interests of children and families.
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📰 Интервью Посла России в Великобритании Андрея Келина информагентству ТАСС (3 июля 2026 года)
Основные тезисы:
🔹 Ответственность за обвал двусторонних контактов однозначно лежит на британской стороне. Это часть политики, направленной на сдерживание нашей страны, которую Лондон начал проводить задолго до начала СВО. Поэтому начинать работать над нормализацией отношений возможно только в случае полного отказа властей Соединённого Королевства от нынешней конфронтационной линии в отношении России.
🔹 Британцы, по сути, являются одними из архитекторов затяжного смертоносного противостояния на Украине. Они обеспечили Киеву поддержку после 2014 года. Весной 2022 года добились срыва мирных договорённостей, и с тех пор делают всё возможное для разрастания конфликта.
🔹 Сегодня грань между опосредованным и прямым участием Лондона в украинском конфликте становится всё более тонкой. Британцы, думаю, прекрасно понимают, что делают, однако отказываться от враждебных провокационных шагов явно не намерены <...> На Альбионе в мирном урегулировании кризиса не заинтересованы.
🔹 У лейбористов был шанс начать всё «с чистого листа», когда они пришли к власти в 2024 году, но, увы, они им не воспользовались. Они продолжают накачку киевского режима вооружениями и финансами, вводят односторонние нелегитимные санкции против нашей страны. Одержимость антироссийской повесткой зашкаливает и напоминает худшие периоды холодной войны.
🔹 Процветание стран континентальной Европы неразрывно связано с установлением хороших, взаимовыгодных, добрососедских отношений с Россией при учёте наших интересов. Однако такая ситуация не всех устраивает, в том числе Лондон. Поэтому усилия британских политиков были направлены на то, чтобы настроить против нас не только украинских националистов, но и европейские страны.
🔹После выхода из ЕС Британия старается доказать западным союзникам свою незаменимость, всё плотнее встраиваясь в общий санкционный курс США и Евросоюза. Самостоятельное расширение санкционных списков, включение в них СПГ-танкеров, захват танкеров – все эти шаги призваны показать, что Лондон действует на опережение.
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Основные тезисы:
🔹 Ответственность за обвал двусторонних контактов однозначно лежит на британской стороне. Это часть политики, направленной на сдерживание нашей страны, которую Лондон начал проводить задолго до начала СВО. Поэтому начинать работать над нормализацией отношений возможно только в случае полного отказа властей Соединённого Королевства от нынешней конфронтационной линии в отношении России.
🔹 Британцы, по сути, являются одними из архитекторов затяжного смертоносного противостояния на Украине. Они обеспечили Киеву поддержку после 2014 года. Весной 2022 года добились срыва мирных договорённостей, и с тех пор делают всё возможное для разрастания конфликта.
🔹 Сегодня грань между опосредованным и прямым участием Лондона в украинском конфликте становится всё более тонкой. Британцы, думаю, прекрасно понимают, что делают, однако отказываться от враждебных провокационных шагов явно не намерены <...> На Альбионе в мирном урегулировании кризиса не заинтересованы.
🔹 У лейбористов был шанс начать всё «с чистого листа», когда они пришли к власти в 2024 году, но, увы, они им не воспользовались. Они продолжают накачку киевского режима вооружениями и финансами, вводят односторонние нелегитимные санкции против нашей страны. Одержимость антироссийской повесткой зашкаливает и напоминает худшие периоды холодной войны.
🔹 Процветание стран континентальной Европы неразрывно связано с установлением хороших, взаимовыгодных, добрососедских отношений с Россией при учёте наших интересов. Однако такая ситуация не всех устраивает, в том числе Лондон. Поэтому усилия британских политиков были направлены на то, чтобы настроить против нас не только украинских националистов, но и европейские страны.
🔹После выхода из ЕС Британия старается доказать западным союзникам свою незаменимость, всё плотнее встраиваясь в общий санкционный курс США и Евросоюза. Самостоятельное расширение санкционных списков, включение в них СПГ-танкеров, захват танкеров – все эти шаги призваны показать, что Лондон действует на опережение.
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⚡️ On July 3, Ukrainian militants launched a drone attack on a city market in Tokmak, Zaporozhye Region, in broad daylight.
According to preliminary reports, five civilians were killed and 18 others were wounded.
The Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has opened a criminal case into the attack under Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code – terrorist act.
💬 Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
💬 Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova:
#KievRegimeCrimes
According to preliminary reports, five civilians were killed and 18 others were wounded.
The Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has opened a criminal case into the attack under Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code – terrorist act.
💬 Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
A series of Ukrainian drone strikes hit a crowded place in broad daylight.
Local authorities said the injured were promptly taken by ambulance crews to Tokmak Central District Hospital, where they are receiving the necessary medical care. The attack is ongoing.
This attack bears all the hallmarks of a terrorist act carried out by Ukrainian armed groups. The killing and attempted killing of civilians constitute a grave war crime, for which the Kiev regime bears full responsibility.
How are they any different from the Nazis of World War II, who bombed crowded areas of cities?
💬 Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova:
This inhuman attack on civilians demonstrates the complete absence of any moral principles among those behind this atrocity.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation is keeping these cases under close review. I remain in constant contact with regional Human Rights Commissioners on matters related to providing assistance to people, while regional human rights representatives are present at the sites of the tragedies.
Such criminal strikes against civilians are unacceptable. Every human tragedy requires a comprehensive investigation and legal assessment.
#KievRegimeCrimes
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💬 Russian MFA Spox Maria Zakharova: On 3 July, Ukrainian Nazi forces deliberately carried out a drone strike on a crowded market in Tokmak in the Zaporozhye Region.
According to preliminary reports, five people were killed and 18 others were injured. But that was not enough for the Ukrainian militants. They continued to attack those who rushed to assist the wounded, preventing their evacuation to medical facilities, and took out their impotent anger over their own military failures on them [...]
We strongly condemn this heinous war crime committed by the Zelensky regime, which has unleashed a bloody war against defenceless women, the elderly and children with the tacit approval of its Western sponsors.
Our deepest condolences go to the families and friends of the victims, and we wish all those injured a swift and full recovery.
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According to preliminary reports, five people were killed and 18 others were injured. But that was not enough for the Ukrainian militants. They continued to attack those who rushed to assist the wounded, preventing their evacuation to medical facilities, and took out their impotent anger over their own military failures on them [...]
We strongly condemn this heinous war crime committed by the Zelensky regime, which has unleashed a bloody war against defenceless women, the elderly and children with the tacit approval of its Western sponsors.
Our deepest condolences go to the families and friends of the victims, and we wish all those injured a swift and full recovery.
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🎙 Интервью Посла России в Великобритании Андрея Келина телеканалу «Россия 24» (3 июля 2026 года)
Основные тезисы:
• Лондону нет дела до интересов украинского народа. Ему нужно сохранить такой таран, который продолжал бы ослаблять Россию. Здесь не любят, когда кто-то успешно развивается и создаёт конкуренцию. Это наследие колониального мышления.
• Сейчас условий для содержательного разговора с европейцами по Украине нет. Они появятся, когда западники поймут, что надо не накачивать Украину оружием, а признать законные интересы Российской Федерации в сфере безопасности.
• Чехарда [премьер-министров] в Британии связана с общим ухудшением экономического положения населения. Рост цен на электроэнергию, неудовлетворительное социально-экономическое состояние, проблемы в системе здравоохранения, миграционный кризис – в таких условиях популярность правящих партий падает, народ недоволен, и партии прибегают к смене премьеров в попытке исправить ситуацию.
• Анализ показал, что выход Британии из Европейского Союза оказался провальной стратегией. Всё это нанесло серьёзный удар по британской промышленности и сельскому хозяйству, привело к сокращению валового внутреннего продукта.
• Захват танкера [Smyrtos британскими военными] случился именно тогда, когда у Кира Стармера резко упали рейтинги. Лондону потребовалось яркое внешнеполитическое событие, чтобы продемонстрировать гордость, твёрдость и решительность.
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Основные тезисы:
• Лондону нет дела до интересов украинского народа. Ему нужно сохранить такой таран, который продолжал бы ослаблять Россию. Здесь не любят, когда кто-то успешно развивается и создаёт конкуренцию. Это наследие колониального мышления.
• Сейчас условий для содержательного разговора с европейцами по Украине нет. Они появятся, когда западники поймут, что надо не накачивать Украину оружием, а признать законные интересы Российской Федерации в сфере безопасности.
• Чехарда [премьер-министров] в Британии связана с общим ухудшением экономического положения населения. Рост цен на электроэнергию, неудовлетворительное социально-экономическое состояние, проблемы в системе здравоохранения, миграционный кризис – в таких условиях популярность правящих партий падает, народ недоволен, и партии прибегают к смене премьеров в попытке исправить ситуацию.
• Анализ показал, что выход Британии из Европейского Союза оказался провальной стратегией. Всё это нанесло серьёзный удар по британской промышленности и сельскому хозяйству, привело к сокращению валового внутреннего продукта.
• Захват танкера [Smyrtos британскими военными] случился именно тогда, когда у Кира Стармера резко упали рейтинги. Лондону потребовалось яркое внешнеполитическое событие, чтобы продемонстрировать гордость, твёрдость и решительность.
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President of the Russian Federation, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin visited an auxiliary command post of the Joint Force, where he chaired a meeting with the General Staff leadership and the commanders of the groups of forces (July 3, 2026)
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Сomrades,
Today we are holding a regular working meeting to assess the current situation in the special military operation zone, as well as to review and evaluate the latest combat results. <...>
The liberation of the Lugansk People’s Republic has recently been completed in full.
Meanwhile, operations to eliminate formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk People’s Republic, as well as in the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, are underway. The establishment of a security zone in the border areas of the Kharkov, Sumy, and Dnepropetrovsk regions of Ukraine is also progressing according to plan.
👉 Enemy troops are attempting to maintain their positions, but under the pressure of our forces they are sustaining heavy losses and are being forced to withdraw.
Since the beginning of this year, Russian forces have liberated 133 settlements and established control over more than 3'000 square kilometres of our territory in #Donbass and #Novorossiya. <...>
I would like to note the positive momentum in the actions of our forces, as well as the increasing pace of the advance by units and formations of the Russian Armed Forces along the entire front line. I can see this on a daily basis, both in your reports and in those submitted by other commanders.
In recent months, the security zone along our border with Ukraine has also expanded considerably. Forces of the East and Dnepr groups of forces are advancing successfully in the Zaporozhye Region, the liberation of the Donetsk People’s Republic is continuing, and, as you have reported, the South and Centre groups of forces are continuing their westward advance while inflicting defeats on the enemy.
In June, Ukrainian Armed Forces units were expelled from six settlements, including the city of Konstantinovka, which has been brought back under Russian control. <...>
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I would like to emphasise that the capture of Konstantinovka represents only the first, but a highly significant, step toward defeating the Ukrainian Armed Forces units currently holding what you referred to as the Slavyansk–Kramatorsk–Konstantinovka fortified area.
There, the enemy has built a deep, layered system of defensive fortifications, effectively turning the cities of Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka, and Konstantinovka into a single defensive stronghold.
With Konstantinovka now under our control, I believe it is no longer appropriate to refer to the Slavyansk–Kramatorsk– Konstantinovka line. <...>
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The more strikes the enemy attempts against our civilian infrastructure — and, of course, our foremost priority is to do everything necessary to protect these facilities and the civilian population <...>
❗️ The Russian Armed Forces continue to firmly maintain the strategic initiative in the special military operation zone, and the liberation of Konstantinovka is of major strategic significance. <...>
The city is a key transportation hub and a major industrial centre in Donbass. <...> The capture of Konstantinovka by the South group of forces opens a direct route for further advances toward Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, as well as other fortified areas in Donbass.
It is undoubtedly a key step toward the liberation of the entire Donetsk People’s Republic.
☝️ A decisive role in these achievements undoubtedly belongs to our soldiers and officers, who, in the course of combat operations, continue to demonstrate the finest qualities of the Russian warrior — selfless devotion and love for the Motherland.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Сomrades,
Today we are holding a regular working meeting to assess the current situation in the special military operation zone, as well as to review and evaluate the latest combat results. <...>
The liberation of the Lugansk People’s Republic has recently been completed in full.
Meanwhile, operations to eliminate formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk People’s Republic, as well as in the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, are underway. The establishment of a security zone in the border areas of the Kharkov, Sumy, and Dnepropetrovsk regions of Ukraine is also progressing according to plan.
👉 Enemy troops are attempting to maintain their positions, but under the pressure of our forces they are sustaining heavy losses and are being forced to withdraw.
Since the beginning of this year, Russian forces have liberated 133 settlements and established control over more than 3'000 square kilometres of our territory in #Donbass and #Novorossiya. <...>
I would like to note the positive momentum in the actions of our forces, as well as the increasing pace of the advance by units and formations of the Russian Armed Forces along the entire front line. I can see this on a daily basis, both in your reports and in those submitted by other commanders.
In recent months, the security zone along our border with Ukraine has also expanded considerably. Forces of the East and Dnepr groups of forces are advancing successfully in the Zaporozhye Region, the liberation of the Donetsk People’s Republic is continuing, and, as you have reported, the South and Centre groups of forces are continuing their westward advance while inflicting defeats on the enemy.
In June, Ukrainian Armed Forces units were expelled from six settlements, including the city of Konstantinovka, which has been brought back under Russian control. <...>
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I would like to emphasise that the capture of Konstantinovka represents only the first, but a highly significant, step toward defeating the Ukrainian Armed Forces units currently holding what you referred to as the Slavyansk–Kramatorsk–Konstantinovka fortified area.
There, the enemy has built a deep, layered system of defensive fortifications, effectively turning the cities of Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka, and Konstantinovka into a single defensive stronghold.
With Konstantinovka now under our control, I believe it is no longer appropriate to refer to the Slavyansk–Kramatorsk– Konstantinovka line. <...>
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The more strikes the enemy attempts against our civilian infrastructure — and, of course, our foremost priority is to do everything necessary to protect these facilities and the civilian population <...>
❗️ The Russian Armed Forces continue to firmly maintain the strategic initiative in the special military operation zone, and the liberation of Konstantinovka is of major strategic significance. <...>
The city is a key transportation hub and a major industrial centre in Donbass. <...> The capture of Konstantinovka by the South group of forces opens a direct route for further advances toward Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, as well as other fortified areas in Donbass.
It is undoubtedly a key step toward the liberation of the entire Donetsk People’s Republic.
☝️ A decisive role in these achievements undoubtedly belongs to our soldiers and officers, who, in the course of combat operations, continue to demonstrate the finest qualities of the Russian warrior — selfless devotion and love for the Motherland.
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