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Congrats to the #RedMachine on their second victory in a row at the #IIHFWorlds! @russiahockey_en (#ROC) secured a confident victory over @GBHockey - 7:1 Next up the #TeamRussia list is Slovakia. See you Monday! #GoRussia https://t.co/9kdy19pBxc — PolitiTweet.org

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⛪️#OTD in 1534, Grand Prince of @Moscow Vasili III founded the #Novodevichy Convent to commemorate reunification with #Smolensk. An outstanding example of the so-called "Moscow Baroque" & probably capital's best-known cloister, it became @UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. https://t.co/rH2o9MflTL — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1911 #Russian scientist showed his TV prototype, signalling a dawn of TV-era. On that day Boris #Rosing (Institute of Technology professor) presented his invention - images of geometric shapes on a CRT screen - at his lab before a science commission. #RussiansDidItFirst https://t.co/ieAhecKM4t — PolitiTweet.org

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😴 #SaturdayFeels & #PolarExplorerDay aftermath How is your weekend? #BearNecessities #BearNecessities at the Vaygach Island, #Russia 🇷🇺 📸 © N.Gernet https://t.co/xcTnEEbrwI — PolitiTweet.org

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Anatoly #Karpov turns 7️⃣0️⃣! ♟ One of the greatest chess players in history - 12th World Chess Champion (1975-85) - he started playing chess at 5, became chess master at 15. Won 160 tournaments. 🥳 Happy Birthday Anatoly Yevgenyevich! Many happy returns of the day! @FIDE_chess https://t.co/TbnLPLYWu4 — PolitiTweet.org

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🏒 What a thriller! #TeamRussia claims a 4:3 dramatic last seconds victory against Czech Republic. Promising start for @russiahockey_en team (#ROC) at the 2021 #IIHFWorlds! ❤️Way to go, #RedMachine! #GoRussia https://t.co/K9KPqS7BP4 — PolitiTweet.org

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⚽️ Russia's #SaintPetersburg will host @EURO2020 soon: June 12 to July 2. 🏟 @gazprom_arena (aka #Krestovsky) welcomes viewers (bring your #FanID) for 7 matches including 1/4 finals Time to plan your @VisitPetersburg trip! 🗓 Check out the fixtures: https://t.co/vAmf7UsjC9 https://t.co/k2pQPSN6AJ — PolitiTweet.org

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On May 11, 1711, the first issue of the #Vedomosti newspaper was published in St. Petersburg. It was a quality publication, with news on military affairs, technology and industry, victories of the Russian army #DYK? Peter the Great was himself an editor of this newspaper! https://t.co/yS5nTZ3YD0 — PolitiTweet.org

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⚛️ Russia's Kurchatov Institute successfully launched the T-15MD #tokamak (toroidal chamber with magnetic coils) - first new #thermonuclear installation in Russia in 20 years. It is unique in combining small size & impressive capacity. Important milestone in fusion energy! https://t.co/tCBwajFuwH — PolitiTweet.org

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⚛️ Russia's Kurchatov Institute successfully launched the T-15MD #tokamak (toroidal chamber with magnetic coils) - first new #thermonuclear installation in Russia in 20 years. It is unique in combining small size & impressive capacity. Important milestone in fusion energy! https://t.co/sZfFoUsgK6 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: The amazing wildlife sanctuary @Leopard_land in 🇷🇺#Russia's Far East turns 9⃣ today. Happy Birthday! Still young but achieveme… — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1941 Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov was born. He was a Soviet firearms designer, who created the legendary Makarov pistol or the #PM. It became the Soviet Union's standard military and police sidearm in 1951 and one of the most popular Soviet pistols. It is still in use! https://t.co/6EP7mdRTIg — PolitiTweet.org

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⛸Gorgeous Russian skater Tatiana #Volosozhar turns 35 today! She & her husband Maxim #Trankov are two-time 2014 Olympic champions (in the pairs & in team events) – the 1st figure skaters to win 2 gold medals at the same Olympics 🥇🥇 🎉Many happy returns to our record-holder! https://t.co/gZLxHfmTRv — PolitiTweet.org

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⛸Gorgeous Russian skater Tatiana #Volosozhar turns 35 today! She & her husband Maxim #Trankov are two-time 2014 Olympic champions (in the pairs & in team events) – the 1st figure skaters to win 2 gold medals at the same Olympics 🥇🥇 🎉Many happy returns to our record-holder! https://t.co/ZWHZni8Jvk — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1940 Medal “Hammer & Sickle” was founded to distinguish Heroes of Socialist Labour for their outstanding achievements. In total it was handed over to 20,812 Soviet citizens ⭐15 of them – including Sergey #Ilyushin, Andrei #Tupolev & Igor #Kurchatov – wore 3(!) in a row https://t.co/CkvBmpGGE2 — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1940 Medal “Hammer & Sickle” was founded to distinguish Heroes of Socialist Labour for their outstanding achievements. In total it was handed over to 20,812 Soviet citizens ⭐15 of them – including Sergey #Ilyushin, Andrei #Tupolev & Igor #Kurchatov – wore 3(!) in a row https://t.co/jar1mWh66l — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1856, 1️⃣6️⃣5️⃣ years ago, world renowned Tretyakov Gallery - foremost depository of Russian fine art - was founded in #Moscow. One of the world's most-visited museums, @Tretyakovgal has a fantastic collection of 180'000+ exhibits. #See4Yourself 👉 https://t.co/9WXCkiqfSd https://t.co/tbQQcPlnEV — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: The amazing wildlife sanctuary @Leopard_land in 🇷🇺#Russia's Far East turns 9⃣ today. Happy Birthday! Still young but achieveme… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ✈️ #OTD back in 1977 the hallmark of Russian aviation - legendary Sukhoi #Su27 supermaneuverable fighter jet - made its maiden… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: The amazing wildlife sanctuary @Leopard_land in 🇷🇺#Russia's Far East turns 9⃣ today. Happy Birthday! Still young but achieveme… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: The amazing wildlife sanctuary @Leopard_land in 🇷🇺#Russia's Far East turns 9⃣ today. Happy Birthday! Still young but achieveme… — PolitiTweet.org

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☕️Today is International #TeaDay! Russians love tea! In the past, tea-drinking involved a #samovar. To cool the tea, Russians used... saucers. 👉Today samovar is a mere decoration & drinking from a saucer is considered impolite, yet the love for tea remains! https://t.co/mgdZ7s80L8 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: The amazing wildlife sanctuary @Leopard_land in 🇷🇺#Russia's Far East turns 9⃣ today. Happy Birthday! Still young but achieveme… — PolitiTweet.org

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The amazing wildlife sanctuary @Leopard_land in 🇷🇺#Russia's Far East turns 9⃣ today. Happy Birthday! Still young but achievements are stunning: from mere 35 leopards in 2012 to 💯 gorgeous Far Eastern (rarest🐆 subspecies) leopards! Not counting tigers, bears, deer, cats et al https://t.co/gigngsPMSn — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1924 #Soviet & #Russian writer Boris Vasilyev was born. His novel “The Dawns Here are Quiet” became a bestseller with 1.8 mln copies sold, was adopted on screen and stage. Hence, the masterful classic movie & remake. This tragic #WWII story will leave no one indifferent! https://t.co/56kTVIBdfk — PolitiTweet.org

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Today Russia celebrates #PolarExplorer day! 🧊#OTD in 1937 Soviet pilot Mikhail #Vodopyanov became the 1st in the world to land a plane on the #NorthPole. 👉On board was the crew of what would become the world's first manned drifting station in the #ArcticOcean #RussianFirsts https://t.co/g4CaNNSdlk — PolitiTweet.org

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@TeamRussia legends and @MatchTV played football match on sand ahead of 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup (hosted by #Moscow). Squad included D.Sychev (remember him, @OM_English?) and A.Karyaka (@SLBenfica_en ?). Fiery draw - 4:4. High time to relaunch careers, guys? https://t.co/xYRmngw2xe — PolitiTweet.org

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@TeamRussia legends and @MatchTV played football match on sand ahead of 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup (hosted by #Moscow). Squad included D.Sychev (remember him, @OM_EN ?) and A.Karyaka (@SLBenfica_en ?). Fiery draw - 4:4. High time to relaunch careers, guys? https://t.co/wCxbhxKPRP — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ✈️ #OTD back in 1977 the hallmark of Russian aviation - legendary Sukhoi #Su27 supermaneuverable fighter jet - made its maiden… — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1742 brave Russian explorer Semyon #Chelyuskin reached the northernmost point of #Eurasia at the tip of the Taymyr Peninsula. The trip was a true challenge: -50°C, food shortage, hungry white bears. Totally worth it: the cape discovered by Chelyuskin now bears his name https://t.co/gXah4gPryK — PolitiTweet.org