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#KievRegimeCrimes
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
💬 Two children were killed and 10 more were injured in attacks by Ukrainian militants over the past week. In total, more than 170 civilians were affected during this period
A series of large-scale attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure during the major Orthodox feast of Palm Sunday lies on the conscience of Ukrainian militants.
The highest number of civilian casualties was recorded in the Belgorod, Kherson, Zaporozhye and Bryansk regions, as well as in the Krasnodar Territory. In these regions, civilian infrastructure and the civilian population came under drone, missile and artillery strikes by Kiev’s militants.
On March 30 – April 5, 176 civilians were affected by shelling carried out by Ukrainian Nazis: 151 people were injured, including 10 children, while 25 people were killed, among them two minors. In total, Ukrainian armed formations fired at least 3,301 munitions at civilian targets on Russian territory.
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
💬 Two children were killed and 10 more were injured in attacks by Ukrainian militants over the past week. In total, more than 170 civilians were affected during this period
A series of large-scale attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure during the major Orthodox feast of Palm Sunday lies on the conscience of Ukrainian militants.
The highest number of civilian casualties was recorded in the Belgorod, Kherson, Zaporozhye and Bryansk regions, as well as in the Krasnodar Territory. In these regions, civilian infrastructure and the civilian population came under drone, missile and artillery strikes by Kiev’s militants.
On March 30 – April 5, 176 civilians were affected by shelling carried out by Ukrainian Nazis: 151 people were injured, including 10 children, while 25 people were killed, among them two minors. In total, Ukrainian armed formations fired at least 3,301 munitions at civilian targets on Russian territory.
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В честь знакового события столица и десятки регионов страны озарились праздничной подсветкой, объединяющей миллионы людей вокруг темы космоса, науки и будущего.
На медиафасадах, зданиях и знаковых объектах столицы России появилась яркая эмблема Недели космоса – 2026.
Девиз этого года — «Будущее за теми, кто смотрит вверх» — стал лейтмотивом всех праздничных мероприятий.
Цифра 65 и знаменитое «Поехали!» отобразились на экране в Лужниках и медиафасаде Национального центра «Россия».
Огни космоса зажглись на Останкинской башне, домах‑книжках на Новом Арбате, медиа фасадах от Калининграда до Владивостока.
#неделякосмоса2026@roscosmos_gk
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🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on developments in Lebanon (April 9, 2026)
💬 On April 8, Israel launched massive missile and air strikes against Lebanese territory, including residential areas of Beirut.
According to the Lebanese authorities, the death toll from the unprecedented bombing of the capital and other populated areas has already exceeded 250, with more than 1,100 people injured. April 9 has been declared a national day of mourning in the country.
▪️ We extend our condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
❗️ We strongly condemn this Israeli attack on Lebanon, which has resulted in numerous casualties among innocent civilians and large-scale destruction of civilian infrastructure.
It is particularly noteworthy that it was carried out almost immediately after the US-Iranian agreement on a two-week ceasefire entered into force, at a moment when an opportunity had emerged for a diplomatic settlement of the acute military-political crisis in the region.
Such aggressive actions threaten to derail the emerging negotiation process and sharply increase the risks of a renewed large-scale armed confrontation in the Middle East.
We call for an immediate ceasefire in the zone of the Israeli-Lebanese conflict and for returning the situation to the track of political and diplomatic efforts, including in the interests of ensuring the comprehensive implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which clearly sets out the obligations of the parties.
We reaffirm our principled position in support of the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Lebanon. We remain committed to close coordination with regional and international partners with a view to ensuring sustainable stabilisation in Lebanon and the Middle East as a whole.
💬 On April 8, Israel launched massive missile and air strikes against Lebanese territory, including residential areas of Beirut.
According to the Lebanese authorities, the death toll from the unprecedented bombing of the capital and other populated areas has already exceeded 250, with more than 1,100 people injured. April 9 has been declared a national day of mourning in the country.
▪️ We extend our condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
❗️ We strongly condemn this Israeli attack on Lebanon, which has resulted in numerous casualties among innocent civilians and large-scale destruction of civilian infrastructure.
It is particularly noteworthy that it was carried out almost immediately after the US-Iranian agreement on a two-week ceasefire entered into force, at a moment when an opportunity had emerged for a diplomatic settlement of the acute military-political crisis in the region.
Such aggressive actions threaten to derail the emerging negotiation process and sharply increase the risks of a renewed large-scale armed confrontation in the Middle East.
We call for an immediate ceasefire in the zone of the Israeli-Lebanese conflict and for returning the situation to the track of political and diplomatic efforts, including in the interests of ensuring the comprehensive implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which clearly sets out the obligations of the parties.
We reaffirm our principled position in support of the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Lebanon. We remain committed to close coordination with regional and international partners with a view to ensuring sustainable stabilisation in Lebanon and the Middle East as a whole.
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🇷🇺🇨🇺 On April 9, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov held political consultations in Havana with Cuba's First Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Penalver and Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio.
Sergey Ryabkov was also received by Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva, and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez.
The contacts, held in the spirit of the Russia-Cuba allied strategic partnership, featured a substantive exchange of views on current bilateral, regional and international issues.
The Sides noted that their approaches align on the overwhelming majority of key issues on the contemporary agenda. They reaffirmed their unchanged position on the inadmissibility of unilateral coercive measures, interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states, and the use of force to remove “undesirable” governments.
❗️ The Russian Side expressed solidarity with the Government and people of Cuba, strongly condemned the US economic, trade and financial blockade, as well as the energy embargo imposed by Washington on the island.
The need to remove Cuba from the US State Department’s so-called list of state sponsors of terrorism was also underscored.
🤝 Russia reaffirmed its firm commitment to providing Cuba with the necessary support, including material assistance, in its just struggle to uphold its state sovereignty, as well as to further steadily strengthen the Russia–Cuba dialogue across the broadest possible range of areas.
#RussiaCuba
Sergey Ryabkov was also received by Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva, and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez.
The contacts, held in the spirit of the Russia-Cuba allied strategic partnership, featured a substantive exchange of views on current bilateral, regional and international issues.
The Sides noted that their approaches align on the overwhelming majority of key issues on the contemporary agenda. They reaffirmed their unchanged position on the inadmissibility of unilateral coercive measures, interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states, and the use of force to remove “undesirable” governments.
❗️ The Russian Side expressed solidarity with the Government and people of Cuba, strongly condemned the US economic, trade and financial blockade, as well as the energy embargo imposed by Washington on the island.
The need to remove Cuba from the US State Department’s so-called list of state sponsors of terrorism was also underscored.
🤝 Russia reaffirmed its firm commitment to providing Cuba with the necessary support, including material assistance, in its just struggle to uphold its state sovereignty, as well as to further steadily strengthen the Russia–Cuba dialogue across the broadest possible range of areas.
#RussiaCuba
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📰 Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation Igor Krasnov's article for RBC newspaper (April 8, 2026)
“Legal Gravity”
✍️ In recent years, major business players have often found themselves weighing which jurisdiction to choose for resolving complex commercial disputes. Many lawyers still remember the time when it was considered “fashionable” to designate London or New York in cross-border contracts as the venue for possible litigation.
In today’s world, however, this dilemma has long ceased to be a matter of “prestige”. It is now, rather, a question of predictability, risk management and the legal gravity into which the disputed assets may be drawn.
☝️ I will try to answer the question of why Russian jurisdiction is today the best venue for securing fair and impartial justice.
Speaking of its advantages, the first point to note is the high degree to which domestic legislation has been developed and the clarity of judicial procedure. A dispute does not “drift” between doctrines, as often happens in Anglo-Saxon legal systems, but proceeds within a strictly delineated corridor.
The second advantage – the high degree of predictability of case law grounded in statute. Through the resolutions of the Plenum and Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, clear legal positions are formulated without excessive casuistry. There is a well-known expression: “Law exists not in norms, but in their application”. The Russian system gives this idea particularly consistent effect through the unification of law-enforcement approaches.
Russian courts examine cases far more quickly than many of their foreign counterparts. In international arbitration, dispute resolution takes on average between one and a half and three years, whereas domestic commercial courts usually do so within three months, and the overall duration of proceedings, including appeal and cassation review, generally ranges from six to twelve months.
As for the cost of access to justice, the gap between Russia and foreign countries is not merely noticeable – it is fundamental. Court expenses, including state duty and legal representation, are incomparably lower in Russia than in many foreign jurisdictions. This changes the very nature of a dispute, because the defence of one’s rights ceases to be the privilege of major players alone. In our country, law performs its basic function – to be an instrument, not a luxury.
Another advantage of Russian jurisdiction is the fairly high degree of efficiency in granting interim relief – attachment of property, bans on registration actions, and other protective measures. In circumstances where assets may be instantly redistributed or concealed, this is of critical importance.
Russian commercial courts also demonstrate a clear appellate structure. In international arbitration, awards are generally final and not subject to review on the merits. The only available control mechanism is an application to set aside the award before the court at the seat of arbitration, and even then the grounds are strictly limited by complex procedural requirements.
***
👉 The recommendation to choose Russian jurisdiction for litigation is not an advertisement for its universal appeal, or a competition with London or New York. It reflects an objective reality characterised by adherence to the law and fairness in decision-making, and all reforms in the domestic judicial system are aimed at achieving this particular outcome.
In any case, unlike foreign jurisdictions, justice in Russia remains more impartial and predictable. Most importantly, it is accessible to all economic agents regardless of the country of origin or the colour of the claimant’s or defendant’s passport.
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“Legal Gravity”
✍️ In recent years, major business players have often found themselves weighing which jurisdiction to choose for resolving complex commercial disputes. Many lawyers still remember the time when it was considered “fashionable” to designate London or New York in cross-border contracts as the venue for possible litigation.
In today’s world, however, this dilemma has long ceased to be a matter of “prestige”. It is now, rather, a question of predictability, risk management and the legal gravity into which the disputed assets may be drawn.
☝️ I will try to answer the question of why Russian jurisdiction is today the best venue for securing fair and impartial justice.
Speaking of its advantages, the first point to note is the high degree to which domestic legislation has been developed and the clarity of judicial procedure. A dispute does not “drift” between doctrines, as often happens in Anglo-Saxon legal systems, but proceeds within a strictly delineated corridor.
The second advantage – the high degree of predictability of case law grounded in statute. Through the resolutions of the Plenum and Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, clear legal positions are formulated without excessive casuistry. There is a well-known expression: “Law exists not in norms, but in their application”. The Russian system gives this idea particularly consistent effect through the unification of law-enforcement approaches.
Russian courts examine cases far more quickly than many of their foreign counterparts. In international arbitration, dispute resolution takes on average between one and a half and three years, whereas domestic commercial courts usually do so within three months, and the overall duration of proceedings, including appeal and cassation review, generally ranges from six to twelve months.
As for the cost of access to justice, the gap between Russia and foreign countries is not merely noticeable – it is fundamental. Court expenses, including state duty and legal representation, are incomparably lower in Russia than in many foreign jurisdictions. This changes the very nature of a dispute, because the defence of one’s rights ceases to be the privilege of major players alone. In our country, law performs its basic function – to be an instrument, not a luxury.
Another advantage of Russian jurisdiction is the fairly high degree of efficiency in granting interim relief – attachment of property, bans on registration actions, and other protective measures. In circumstances where assets may be instantly redistributed or concealed, this is of critical importance.
Russian commercial courts also demonstrate a clear appellate structure. In international arbitration, awards are generally final and not subject to review on the merits. The only available control mechanism is an application to set aside the award before the court at the seat of arbitration, and even then the grounds are strictly limited by complex procedural requirements.
***
👉 The recommendation to choose Russian jurisdiction for litigation is not an advertisement for its universal appeal, or a competition with London or New York. It reflects an objective reality characterised by adherence to the law and fairness in decision-making, and all reforms in the domestic judicial system are aimed at achieving this particular outcome.
In any case, unlike foreign jurisdictions, justice in Russia remains more impartial and predictable. Most importantly, it is accessible to all economic agents regardless of the country of origin or the colour of the claimant’s or defendant’s passport.
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April 10, in our country and across the world, marks the International Day of the Resistance Movement.
#OTD we cherish the memory of all those who, despite everything, courageously engaged the fight against the Nazi evil, having defeated defeating the German fascist invaders on the territories occupied by the Third Reich and its satellites during #WWII.
The fight against the fascist occupants was international in nature: setting aside their differences, partisans of the Resistance movement united for a common goal — to collectively fight Hitler's aggression and eradicate the criminal Nazi ideology.
The Resistance reached its greatest scale in the USSR, Yugoslavia, Italy, Poland, Czechoslovakia, France, Bulgaria, Norway, and the Netherlands — throughout all territories occupied by the Nazis, anti-fascist underground groups were formed, cooperating with the intelligence services of the anti-Hitler coalition Allies.
#WeAreProud #OurHeroes
🌟 In our country, which bore the most terrible and devastating strike of the Nazi war machine, the partisan movement reached an unprecedented scale. During the years of the #GreatPatrioticWar, more than 6'000 units and 300 formations operated in the enemy rear. Among partisans there were men, women, and even teenagers — people of various nationalities and faiths — united by the common goal: to expel the enemy from the territory of our Motherland. Soviet partisan forces inflicted enormous damage on the Germans and drew up to 1/10 of all enemy ground troops on the Soviet-German front, undermining the morale and combat effectiveness of the Wehrmacht.
In the Soviet Union, as well as in Nazi-occupied countries of Eastern and Southeastern Europe — where the enemy committed the most horrific atrocities — the mass partisan movement played a significant role in the subsequent liberation. In many countries, resistance to the Nazis took the form of a national liberation movement against fascism.
The selfless fight of partisans in the USSR and members of the Resistance movement in other countries made an enormous contribution to the overall Victory over fascism and hastened the end of the most devastating war in human history.
Today, despite attempts in a number of foreign countries to rewrite history and consign to oblivion the immortal feat of those who fought against fascism, on the International Day of the Resistance Movement we continue to preserve the memory of the true heroes of the partisan and underground movements who gave their lives in the fight against the Nazi plague.
❗️ Unlike many countries, #WeRemember the heroes of the Resistance and hold their memory sacred.
#OTD we cherish the memory of all those who, despite everything, courageously engaged the fight against the Nazi evil, having defeated defeating the German fascist invaders on the territories occupied by the Third Reich and its satellites during #WWII.
The fight against the fascist occupants was international in nature: setting aside their differences, partisans of the Resistance movement united for a common goal — to collectively fight Hitler's aggression and eradicate the criminal Nazi ideology.
The Resistance reached its greatest scale in the USSR, Yugoslavia, Italy, Poland, Czechoslovakia, France, Bulgaria, Norway, and the Netherlands — throughout all territories occupied by the Nazis, anti-fascist underground groups were formed, cooperating with the intelligence services of the anti-Hitler coalition Allies.
#WeAreProud #OurHeroes
In the Soviet Union, as well as in Nazi-occupied countries of Eastern and Southeastern Europe — where the enemy committed the most horrific atrocities — the mass partisan movement played a significant role in the subsequent liberation. In many countries, resistance to the Nazis took the form of a national liberation movement against fascism.
The selfless fight of partisans in the USSR and members of the Resistance movement in other countries made an enormous contribution to the overall Victory over fascism and hastened the end of the most devastating war in human history.
Today, despite attempts in a number of foreign countries to rewrite history and consign to oblivion the immortal feat of those who fought against fascism, on the International Day of the Resistance Movement we continue to preserve the memory of the true heroes of the partisan and underground movements who gave their lives in the fight against the Nazi plague.
❗️ Unlike many countries, #WeRemember the heroes of the Resistance and hold their memory sacred.
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🎙 Statement by the Delegation of the Russian Federation at the General Debate of the session of the United Nations Disarmament Commission (New York, 9 April 2026)
Key points:
• The current session of the Commission is taking place against the background of unprecedented developments in the world, indicating profound changes in the present system of international relations. Among them are the military operation and the subsequent humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the armed invasion of Venezuela and the capture of its legitimate President N.Maduro, the energy blockade of Cuba, unprovoked attacks against Iran with the aim to change legitimate authority under the pretext of supposed concern for non-proliferation.
• Ignoring the fundamental pillars of international law (IL) in order to achieve geopolitical objectives, refusing to recognize and take into account the core interests of other states, attempts to attain indisputable military superiority at all costs create a fundamentally new reality in the field of international security.
• Acting on the principle of “who is stronger is right” can undermine the foundations of sovereign equality and non-interference in the internal affairs – key principles on which the present world order, established after the end of the Second World War, was built.
• These events provoked the profound crisis of confidence in intergovernmental institutions and formats, including the UN. The principles and parameters of ensuring security stipulated in treaties and agreements are no longer perceived as inviolable, while international structures demonstrate their helplessness in the face of a new reality.
• Aggression against Iran and bombing of its peaceful nuclear facilities placed under IAEA safeguards have become a direct attack on the NPT and a major blow to its regime. This Treaty and the non-proliferation rhetoric were used as an excuse to solve problems unrelated to non-proliferation.
• We are extremely concerned by the revealed information about London and Paris considering the idea of covertly transferring elements of nuclear weapons or a “dirty bomb” to the Kiev regime. This is not only a direct threat to Russia’s national security, but also a flagrant violation of Articles I and II of the NPT, according to which nuclear-weapon states undertake not to transfer nuclear weapons, as well as not to encourage anyone to acquire them, and non-nuclear-weapon states – not in any way to acquire such weapons.
• The actions of the current US administration, specifically President Trump’s order as of October 2025 regarding the resumption of nuclear testing, create serious doubts about the prospects of the CTBT’s entry into force.
• We still consider the #UNDC to be an optimal forum to discuss the issue of new technologies in the context of international security due to its specialized and inclusive nature, as well as the proven effectiveness of the decisions taken.
• Current international landscape demands more than ever cooperation and dialogue aimed at de-escalation, reducing tensions, restoring trust, as well as reaffirming commitment to existing agreements in the field of ACDN.
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Key points:
• The current session of the Commission is taking place against the background of unprecedented developments in the world, indicating profound changes in the present system of international relations. Among them are the military operation and the subsequent humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the armed invasion of Venezuela and the capture of its legitimate President N.Maduro, the energy blockade of Cuba, unprovoked attacks against Iran with the aim to change legitimate authority under the pretext of supposed concern for non-proliferation.
• Ignoring the fundamental pillars of international law (IL) in order to achieve geopolitical objectives, refusing to recognize and take into account the core interests of other states, attempts to attain indisputable military superiority at all costs create a fundamentally new reality in the field of international security.
• Acting on the principle of “who is stronger is right” can undermine the foundations of sovereign equality and non-interference in the internal affairs – key principles on which the present world order, established after the end of the Second World War, was built.
• These events provoked the profound crisis of confidence in intergovernmental institutions and formats, including the UN. The principles and parameters of ensuring security stipulated in treaties and agreements are no longer perceived as inviolable, while international structures demonstrate their helplessness in the face of a new reality.
• Aggression against Iran and bombing of its peaceful nuclear facilities placed under IAEA safeguards have become a direct attack on the NPT and a major blow to its regime. This Treaty and the non-proliferation rhetoric were used as an excuse to solve problems unrelated to non-proliferation.
• We are extremely concerned by the revealed information about London and Paris considering the idea of covertly transferring elements of nuclear weapons or a “dirty bomb” to the Kiev regime. This is not only a direct threat to Russia’s national security, but also a flagrant violation of Articles I and II of the NPT, according to which nuclear-weapon states undertake not to transfer nuclear weapons, as well as not to encourage anyone to acquire them, and non-nuclear-weapon states – not in any way to acquire such weapons.
• The actions of the current US administration, specifically President Trump’s order as of October 2025 regarding the resumption of nuclear testing, create serious doubts about the prospects of the CTBT’s entry into force.
• We still consider the #UNDC to be an optimal forum to discuss the issue of new technologies in the context of international security due to its specialized and inclusive nature, as well as the proven effectiveness of the decisions taken.
• Current international landscape demands more than ever cooperation and dialogue aimed at de-escalation, reducing tensions, restoring trust, as well as reaffirming commitment to existing agreements in the field of ACDN.
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🚀 Yuri Gagarin’s Visit to Canada (August 5–6, 1961)
🇨🇦 Just a few months after his historic spaceflight, the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, visited Canada.
At the invitation of Canadian-American industrialist, financier and philanthropist Cyrus Eaton (1883–1979), Gagarin arrived in the province of Nova Scotia.
🛬 On August 5, 1961, en route from Brazil, the aircraft carrying the Soviet delegation landed at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. More than 300 people gathered to greet the first cosmonaut.
From there, Gagarin immediately traveled to the village of Pugwash (Cumberland Municipality) — the site of the renowned Pugwash Conferences, which became an important platform for international dialogue during the Cold War.
Along the route, local residents lined the roads to welcome him. As no conference was taking place at the time, an improvised program was arranged. In central Pugwash, Gagarin was greeted by the “Amherst Legion Brass Band” and the “Dunvegan Girls Pipe Band”. He also visited “Thinkers’ Lodge”, the residence where the Pugwash Conferences were held.
🎙 Gagarin, together with the Soviet Ambassador to Canada A.Arutyunyan and C.Eaton, addressed a crowd of approximately 2,500 people. The event was described in the press as “an abbreviated version of the Gathering of the Clans.”
💬 Speaking to journalists, Gagarin noted:
🏡 In the evening, he arrived at Eaton’s estate in Deep Cove, expecting a short rest. However, early in the morning of August 6, he was urgently awakened with news that the spacecraft Vostok-2, carrying Gherman Titov, had been launched in the USSR.
✈️ Gagarin immediately decided to return to the Soviet Union. He departed Halifax later that same day. Despite a flight delay of nearly two hours, around 1,000 people gathered at the airport to see him off.
The first cosmonaut’s visit to Canada lasted less than 30 hours, yet it became a vivid episode of international dialogue during the unfolding space race.
🎬 Archival footage
#GagarinTime
#Gagarin65 #ForeverFirst #RussiaInSpace
🇨🇦 Just a few months after his historic spaceflight, the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, visited Canada.
At the invitation of Canadian-American industrialist, financier and philanthropist Cyrus Eaton (1883–1979), Gagarin arrived in the province of Nova Scotia.
🛬 On August 5, 1961, en route from Brazil, the aircraft carrying the Soviet delegation landed at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. More than 300 people gathered to greet the first cosmonaut.
From there, Gagarin immediately traveled to the village of Pugwash (Cumberland Municipality) — the site of the renowned Pugwash Conferences, which became an important platform for international dialogue during the Cold War.
Along the route, local residents lined the roads to welcome him. As no conference was taking place at the time, an improvised program was arranged. In central Pugwash, Gagarin was greeted by the “Amherst Legion Brass Band” and the “Dunvegan Girls Pipe Band”. He also visited “Thinkers’ Lodge”, the residence where the Pugwash Conferences were held.
🎙 Gagarin, together with the Soviet Ambassador to Canada A.Arutyunyan and C.Eaton, addressed a crowd of approximately 2,500 people. The event was described in the press as “an abbreviated version of the Gathering of the Clans.”
💬 Speaking to journalists, Gagarin noted:
New achievements of Soviet space exploration will follow in the very near future.
🏡 In the evening, he arrived at Eaton’s estate in Deep Cove, expecting a short rest. However, early in the morning of August 6, he was urgently awakened with news that the spacecraft Vostok-2, carrying Gherman Titov, had been launched in the USSR.
✈️ Gagarin immediately decided to return to the Soviet Union. He departed Halifax later that same day. Despite a flight delay of nearly two hours, around 1,000 people gathered at the airport to see him off.
The first cosmonaut’s visit to Canada lasted less than 30 hours, yet it became a vivid episode of international dialogue during the unfolding space race.
🎬 Archival footage
#GagarinTime
#Gagarin65 #ForeverFirst #RussiaInSpace
🚀 Визит Юрия Гагарина в Канаду (5-6 августа 1961 года)
🇨🇦 Спустя всего несколько месяцев после своего исторического полёта, первый космонавт планеты Юрий Алексеевич Гагарин посетил Канаду.
По приглашению канадско-американского промышленника, финансиста и филантропа Сайруса Итона (1883-1979 гг.) Ю.А.Гагарин прибыл в провинцию Новая Шотландия.
🛬 5 августа 1961 года по пути из Бразилии самолёт с советской делегацией приземлился в международном аэропорту «Стэнфилд» в г.Галифакс. Первого космонавта встречали более 300 человек.
Оттуда Гагарин сразу отправился в п.Пагуош (муницип. Камберленд) — место проведения знаменитых Пагуошских конференций, ставших важной площадкой международного диалога в годы Холодной войны.
По всему маршруту следования Гагарина приветствовали местные жители. Поскольку в тот момент конференция не проводилась, для советского героя была организована импровизированная программа. В центре Пагуоша его встретили ветеранский оркестр
г.Амхерст и волынный оркестр «Данвеган». Наш космонавт также посетил резиденцию («Thinkers Lodge»), где проходили Пагуошские встречи.
🎙Юрий Алексеевич вместе с Послом СССР в Канаде А.О.Арутюняном и С.Итоном, выступили перед собравшимися (ок. 2,5 тысяч человек). Данное событие в прессе назвали «облегченной версией традиционной «Сходки Кланов»(«abbreviated version of the Gathering of the Clans»).
💬В разговоре с журналистами Юрий Алексеевич подчеркнул:
🏡 Вечером он прибыл в имение С.Итона в п.Дип-Коув, рассчитывая на короткий отдых. Однако уже ранним утром 6 августа его срочно разбудили. В СССР был запущен корабль «Восток-2» с Г.С.Титовым на борту.
✈️ Ю.А.Гагарин немедленно принял решение вернуться на Родину. В тот же день он вылетел из Галифакса. Несмотря на задержку рейса почти на два часа, у аэропорта его провожали уже около 1000 человек.
Визит первого космонавта в Канаду продлился менее 30 часов, но стал ярким эпизодом международного диалога в эпоху разворачивавшейся космической гонки.
Кинохроника
#ВремяГагарина
#Гагарин65 #НавсегдаПервый #ДеньКосмонавтики2026
🇨🇦 Спустя всего несколько месяцев после своего исторического полёта, первый космонавт планеты Юрий Алексеевич Гагарин посетил Канаду.
По приглашению канадско-американского промышленника, финансиста и филантропа Сайруса Итона (1883-1979 гг.) Ю.А.Гагарин прибыл в провинцию Новая Шотландия.
🛬 5 августа 1961 года по пути из Бразилии самолёт с советской делегацией приземлился в международном аэропорту «Стэнфилд» в г.Галифакс. Первого космонавта встречали более 300 человек.
Оттуда Гагарин сразу отправился в п.Пагуош (муницип. Камберленд) — место проведения знаменитых Пагуошских конференций, ставших важной площадкой международного диалога в годы Холодной войны.
По всему маршруту следования Гагарина приветствовали местные жители. Поскольку в тот момент конференция не проводилась, для советского героя была организована импровизированная программа. В центре Пагуоша его встретили ветеранский оркестр
г.Амхерст и волынный оркестр «Данвеган». Наш космонавт также посетил резиденцию («Thinkers Lodge»), где проходили Пагуошские встречи.
🎙Юрий Алексеевич вместе с Послом СССР в Канаде А.О.Арутюняном и С.Итоном, выступили перед собравшимися (ок. 2,5 тысяч человек). Данное событие в прессе назвали «облегченной версией традиционной «Сходки Кланов»(«abbreviated version of the Gathering of the Clans»).
💬В разговоре с журналистами Юрий Алексеевич подчеркнул:
Новые достижения советской космонавтики последуют в самом ближайшем будущем.
🏡 Вечером он прибыл в имение С.Итона в п.Дип-Коув, рассчитывая на короткий отдых. Однако уже ранним утром 6 августа его срочно разбудили. В СССР был запущен корабль «Восток-2» с Г.С.Титовым на борту.
✈️ Ю.А.Гагарин немедленно принял решение вернуться на Родину. В тот же день он вылетел из Галифакса. Несмотря на задержку рейса почти на два часа, у аэропорта его провожали уже около 1000 человек.
Визит первого космонавта в Канаду продлился менее 30 часов, но стал ярким эпизодом международного диалога в эпоху разворачивавшейся космической гонки.
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🇷🇺 Embassy of Russia in Israel:
☦️ Today, on Holy Saturday, Orthodox pilgrims traditionally flock to Jerusalem to witness the ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
The earliest description of the Holy Fire service in Russian literature was left by Abbot Daniel, who visited the holy sites in 1106–1107.
In the XIX century, with the establishment of the Russian Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society, the participation of Russian pilgrims became more organized. The Society was supported by Russian diplomacy — the Consulate General of the Russian Empire in Jerusalem was involved in facilitating the arrival and accommodation of pilgrims and their access to the holy sites.
Since the early 2000s, a stable tradition has formed of the official transport of the Holy Fire to Moscow by representatives of the Foundation of St. Andrew the First-Called. There, it is brought to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour during the Paschal service of the Patriarch and then distributed throughout the country.
In the context of a complex military-political situation in the Middle East, the organization of such pilgrimages requires continuous close coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Israeli authorities as well as church structures.
☦️ Today, on Holy Saturday, Orthodox pilgrims traditionally flock to Jerusalem to witness the ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
The earliest description of the Holy Fire service in Russian literature was left by Abbot Daniel, who visited the holy sites in 1106–1107.
In the XIX century, with the establishment of the Russian Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society, the participation of Russian pilgrims became more organized. The Society was supported by Russian diplomacy — the Consulate General of the Russian Empire in Jerusalem was involved in facilitating the arrival and accommodation of pilgrims and their access to the holy sites.
Since the early 2000s, a stable tradition has formed of the official transport of the Holy Fire to Moscow by representatives of the Foundation of St. Andrew the First-Called. There, it is brought to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour during the Paschal service of the Patriarch and then distributed throughout the country.
In the context of a complex military-political situation in the Middle East, the organization of such pilgrimages requires continuous close coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Israeli authorities as well as church structures.
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☦️ Happy Orthodox Easter!
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🚀 The 65th anniversary of the first human space flight.
📅 On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to orbit the Earth. What began as a single flight soon became a shared human endeavor.
🛰 For decades, Soyuz spacecraft have carried international crews safely into orbit, connecting nations aboard the International Space Station.
🇨🇦 Canada has been an important part of this journey:
🔸On May 27, 2009, Robert Thirsk became the first Canadian to fly aboard a Soyuz spacecraft (Soyuz TMA-15). He lived and worked aboard the ISS, as part of Expeditions 20 and 21, spending 188 days in space.
🔸On September 30, 2009, Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil, became the first Canadian space tourist and private astronaut, launching aboard Soyuz TMA-16. During his 12-day mission, he helped bring global attention to humanitarian causes through his project a «Poetic Social Mission in Space».
🔸On December 19, 2012, Chris Hadfield flew aboard Soyuz TMA-07M and in March 2013 became the first Canadian commander of the ISS during Expedition 35.
🔸On December 3, 2018, David Saint-Jacques continued this legacy, launching aboard Soyuz MS-11. He took part in a long-duration mission (204 days) and performed a spacewalk in April 2019, contributing to maintenance and upgrades of the station.
❗️And even before these flights, in the early 2000s, Julie Payette trained in Russia at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City. While she did not fly aboard Soyuz, she contributed significantly to the ISS program and helped strengthen international cooperation in human spaceflight.
🌍 Space has shown that cooperation can reach beyond borders. From the first orbit to shared missions today, this journey belongs to all humanity.
#ToTheStars #GagarinTime
#FirstInSpace #RussiaInSpace
#RussianSpaceWeek2026
🛰 For decades, Soyuz spacecraft have carried international crews safely into orbit, connecting nations aboard the International Space Station.
🇨🇦 Canada has been an important part of this journey:
🔸On May 27, 2009, Robert Thirsk became the first Canadian to fly aboard a Soyuz spacecraft (Soyuz TMA-15). He lived and worked aboard the ISS, as part of Expeditions 20 and 21, spending 188 days in space.
🔸On September 30, 2009, Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil, became the first Canadian space tourist and private astronaut, launching aboard Soyuz TMA-16. During his 12-day mission, he helped bring global attention to humanitarian causes through his project a «Poetic Social Mission in Space».
🔸On December 19, 2012, Chris Hadfield flew aboard Soyuz TMA-07M and in March 2013 became the first Canadian commander of the ISS during Expedition 35.
🔸On December 3, 2018, David Saint-Jacques continued this legacy, launching aboard Soyuz MS-11. He took part in a long-duration mission (204 days) and performed a spacewalk in April 2019, contributing to maintenance and upgrades of the station.
❗️And even before these flights, in the early 2000s, Julie Payette trained in Russia at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City. While she did not fly aboard Soyuz, she contributed significantly to the ISS program and helped strengthen international cooperation in human spaceflight.
🌍 Space has shown that cooperation can reach beyond borders. From the first orbit to shared missions today, this journey belongs to all humanity.
#ToTheStars #GagarinTime
#FirstInSpace #RussiaInSpace
#RussianSpaceWeek2026
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President of Russia Vladimir Putin extended Easter greetings to Orthodox Christians and to all Russians celebrating the Holy Resurrection of Christ.
💬 The great feast of Easter fills the hearts of millions with sincere joy and faith in the triumph of life, in the victory of love, goodness and justice. It unites us around time-honoured ancestral traditions and enduring spiritual and moral values and ideals.
The Russian Orthodox Church, along with other Christian denominations, plays an immense and constructive role in preserving our rich historical and cultural heritage, strengthening the institution of the family, and raising the younger generation.
Religious organisations are carrying out substantial and much-needed work aimed at improving constructive cooperation with public authorities, fostering interreligious and interethnic dialogue in our country, and supporting the participants in the special military operation and their families.
Such important and multifaceted work deserves the deepest recognition.
I wish you good health, prosperity and all the very best.
Happy Easter!
VLADIMIR PUTIN
💬 The great feast of Easter fills the hearts of millions with sincere joy and faith in the triumph of life, in the victory of love, goodness and justice. It unites us around time-honoured ancestral traditions and enduring spiritual and moral values and ideals.
The Russian Orthodox Church, along with other Christian denominations, plays an immense and constructive role in preserving our rich historical and cultural heritage, strengthening the institution of the family, and raising the younger generation.
Religious organisations are carrying out substantial and much-needed work aimed at improving constructive cooperation with public authorities, fostering interreligious and interethnic dialogue in our country, and supporting the participants in the special military operation and their families.
Such important and multifaceted work deserves the deepest recognition.
I wish you good health, prosperity and all the very best.
Happy Easter!
VLADIMIR PUTIN
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📰 On April 12 at 10:02 a.m. Moscow time, TASS reported to the the entire world:
The TASS report on Gagarin’s flight became the most quoted news story in the world.
The next day, front pages of newspapers across the globe carried strikingly similar headlines celebrating the feat of the Russian cosmonaut:
🇬🇧 “Man in Space!”
🇺🇸 “Russian Becomes First Spaceman”
🇨🇳 人类征服宇宙的历史揭开了新的一页
🇫🇷 “Un Russe ramené vivant d’un voyage cosmique”
🇮🇹 “Il cosmo è dell’uomo!”
🇩🇪 “Triumph im Weltraum – Sieg des Kommunismus”
🇪🇸 “Astronauta soviético al espacio”
🇳🇴 “Det første menneske har vært i verdensrommet”
🇵🇱 “Pierwszy człowiek w kosmosie!”
🧑🚀 Yuri Gagarin’s name instantly became known across the globe, and his “Poehali!” (Let's go!) still echoes in every language of the world.
“On April 12, 1961, in the Soviet Union, the world’s first spacecraft-satellite, Vostok, with a man on board, was launched into orbit around the Earth. The pilot-cosmonaut of the Vostok spacecraft-satellite is a citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Air Force Major Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin. The launch of the multi-stage space rocket was successful, and after reaching first cosmic velocity and separating from the final stage of the launch vehicle, the spacecraft-satellite began free flight in orbit around the Earth…”
The TASS report on Gagarin’s flight became the most quoted news story in the world.
The next day, front pages of newspapers across the globe carried strikingly similar headlines celebrating the feat of the Russian cosmonaut:
🇬🇧 “Man in Space!”
🇺🇸 “Russian Becomes First Spaceman”
🇨🇳 人类征服宇宙的历史揭开了新的一页
🇫🇷 “Un Russe ramené vivant d’un voyage cosmique”
🇮🇹 “Il cosmo è dell’uomo!”
🇩🇪 “Triumph im Weltraum – Sieg des Kommunismus”
🇪🇸 “Astronauta soviético al espacio”
🇳🇴 “Det første menneske har vært i verdensrommet”
🇵🇱 “Pierwszy człowiek w kosmosie!”
🧑🚀 Yuri Gagarin’s name instantly became known across the globe, and his “Poehali!” (Let's go!) still echoes in every language of the world.