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#OTD On 18 November 1941, #OTD in 1941, 80 years ago, legendary Soviet General Ivan #Panfilov heroically died defending #Moscow from the advancing Nazi troops. Him & the last remaining 28 guardsmen of his division destroyed 18 German tanks & stalled enemy advance at the cost of their lives.

#WWII #WeRemember


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18 ноября 1941 года, 80 лет назад, героически погиб, защищая Москву от наступающих нацистских войск, легендарный советский военачальник - генерал Иван Васильевич Панфилов. Он и оставшиеся 28 гвардейцев его дивизии уничтожили 18 немецких танков и задержали продвижение врага ценой собственных жизней.

#ВОВ #МыПомним
#OTD in 1942, 8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, Red Army's counter-offensive in Battle of #Moscow ended: Nazi forces were pushed away from the Soviet capital for 100-250 km, suffering their first major defeat in #WWII. Heroism, love for Motherland, and devotion to duty of Moscow's defenders dispelled the myth of Nazi Germany’s invincibility forever.
The Soviet victory in the Battle of Moscow became the turning point of the entire #WWII - Hitler's hopes for a swift victory at the Eastern Front were ruined. Operation Barbarossa failed.

#WeRemember
Victory Parade in #Moscow is just about to begin! The Parade starts at 10h00 (Moscow time) (9h00 Pretoria time)
Follow the link below to watch it LIVE

➡️ https://is.gd/kOhpr7

#Victory77 #May9


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В 10:00 по московскому времени смотрите трансляцию военного парада в честь 77-й годовщины Победы в Великой Отечественной войне

➡️ Прямой эфир с Красной площади: https://smotrim.ru/brand/67823

#Россия #Москва #КраснаяПлощадь #ПарадПобеды #ДеньПобеды #Победа77 #9Мая #БессмертныйПолк
#OTD in 1945 the Banner of Victory, which had been raised by Red Army soldiers over Reichstag on 30 April 1945, was delivered to #Moscow. To this day it remains one of Russia’s sacred relics and, in accordance with Russian legislation, it is the official symbol of Victory of Soviet people and Armed Forces over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945.

Today Banner of Victory is stored in the Central Russian Armed Forces Museum (founded on 23 December 1919) in Moscow. The Banner was handed over to the Museum on 10 July 1945 and it is kept in special conditions
American writer George R.R. Martin says he wishes he had a real life dragon so he could fly to the Kremlin. Not the best idea, to be honest. We would like to remind that there is a “no-fly” zone for dragons over #Moscow. Just take a look at the city’s coat-of-arms.


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Американский писатель Джордж Мартин сказал, что хотел бы иметь настоящего дракона, чтобы долететь на нем до Кремля. Не лучшая идея, если честно. Мы напоминаем, что над Москвой существует бесполетная зона для драконов. Только посмотрите на герб города.
🎓 MGIMO University International School Olympiad

Registration for the MGIMO University International School Olympiad is now open on the official website

The Olympiad is a unique opportunity to get a scholarship in one of the leading universities of Russia!

The competition is held in 2 stages:

1️⃣ Qualifying round (November) – online test tasks;

2️⃣ Final round (January-February) – tasks in written form online/offline.

The Olympiad requires participants to demonstrate English language proficiency, as well as general knowledge in the fields of geography, world history and international relations.

🙌🏻 Join MGIMO international family!

#russia #russian #education #mgimo #moscow #scholarship #olympiad
🇷🇺🇿🇦Yesterday we saw off the group of South African professors to Moscow, where they will take part in the Russian language and culture course

🛫The Russian language and culture programme is scheduled for 3 weeks and organised for the first time by the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology and its regional partners.

The main goal of the programme is to strengthen linguistic, cultural and educational ties between Russia and African countries through culture immersion and development of joint inter-university projects.

About 100 professors from 9 African states will spend 3 days in Moscow and then South Africans leave for a training program in Belgorod. The participants of the programme will not only take a Russian language course, but also visit a number of research organisations, museums and natural heritage sites.

🏛 We wish them to have a fruitful and pleasant time in Russia!

#russia #russian #moscow #educationinrussia #studyinrussia #russianeducation #russianculture
Today the Moscow Art Theater celebrates its 125th anniversary.

🎭 The
Moscow Art Theater was founded by Konstantin Stanislavsky and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko in 1898. Since 1989, the theatre bears the name of Anton Chekhov, one of its main authors.

🏫 The MAT was established with a special emphasis on making theater more public, with a focus on the formation of a fixed troupe and repertoire, both of which would allow for an in-depth and naturalized performance. It reformed the way that theater was practiced and revolutionized dramatic theory with Stanislavsky's system.

Nowadays the Theater is only growing; it already has 3 stages to perform in Moscow. As of today Konstantin Khabensky, Russian actor of stage and film, director and philanthropist, holds the post of the Artistic Director of the MAT.

🎉Our best wishes of continued success on the theater’s 125th anniversary!

#russianculture #chekhov #theatre #moscow #stanislavski
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The countdown to #NewYear has begun!

30 days till 2024!

🎊 Let’s enjoy the Christmas spirit at the heart of Moscow – a historic shopping, #GUM, that stands facing Red Square.

Built in 1893, it attracts thousands of people, tourists from Russia 🇷🇺 and all over the world.

Would you like to visit it?

#NewYear2024 #moscow #russia #christmas
🩰 The Moscow Academy of Choreography celebrates its 250th anniversary

The Moscow State Academy of Choreography commonly known as The Bolshoi Ballet Academy is one of the oldest schools of ballet in Russia. Its history dates back to 23 December 1773, when Catherine the Great issued a Decree prescribing the introduction of first ever “dancing classes” to the curriculum of the Moscow Foundling Home sponsored by the Empress herself. The Empress believed that the “perfection of upbringing and nurturing” is the surest way to make better people.

🌐 The school of ballet has impacted the evolution of classical ballet in a number of countries – the USA, Japan, Korea, Finland, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, etc. Students of the Academy have been participating in most prestigious international and Russian ballet contests. In the last two decades, they have won over 400 prizes and diplomas in Russia and abroad.

✍️ The Presidential Decree of January 16, 2016, renders the Academy an Especially Valuable Cultural Heritage Site of Russia.

In 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣9️⃣, the Academy opened three Branches – in Vladivostok, Kaliningrad and Kemerovo.

President of Russia 🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin also sent his greetings to the staff, students and graduates of Academy:

💬 «In 2023, the Moscow State Choreography Academy marks its 250th anniversary. Such an impressive date is a great and significant event for the team, for numerous admirers of ballet, and for the entire Russian culture. And therefore, it is gratifying that the celebrations will be held across the entire country from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok.

Over the years, the Academy has raised a brilliant galaxy of talented performers, teachers, and choreographers whose selfless work created high canons of performing skills and multiplied the great traditions and glory of Russian ballet».


🎉 Our best wishes of continued success on the Academy’s 250th anniversary!

#russianculture #ballet #theatre #moscow #choreography