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🐦 #DYK? Moscow hosts 9️⃣0️⃣ species of migratory birds. Every fall they leave (to return) for Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe or the south of Russia. 📸 Here a glimpse, the puffy 4: thrush, wagtail, warbler, redpoll. Toodle-oo cuties! See you in spring! #WorldMigratoryBirdDay https://t.co/FAHs8s5UT2 — PolitiTweet.org

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📅 Brilliant Soviet actor Yevgeny #Yevstigneyev was born #OTD 96 years ago. 🎭 He excelled in both comedy and drama, to this day is considered among the most talented performers of the XX century ☝️ He is widely beloved for the many iconic roles in timeless classics #MustWatch https://t.co/h51MCMb9VA — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 👩‍🚀 Congrats to the amazing #AnnaKikina on realization of a long-held dream = going into orbit! She arrived at the #ISS, where… — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1760, the allied Russian-Austrian forces entered Berlin, having repelled the Prussian aggressors during the Seven-Years' War. 🖼 The famous painting by Alexander Kotzebue depicting this event is on display at the #Hermitage in Saint-Petersburg. #PagesOfHistory https://t.co/nSy98NOFAX — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: #DYK? The amazing @MoscowMetro & its stations hold many secrets, often in plain view. For the marvelous interiors of central s… — PolitiTweet.org

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⚔️ #OTD in 1796, Sergey Muravyov-Apostol was born - one of the leaders of the Decemberist movement. The #Decemberists were Russian noblemen who wanted to emancipate the serfs & introduce a constitution. Their revolt failed but their ideals lived on & materialized decades later☝️ https://t.co/Yb9Jiku8t7 — PolitiTweet.org

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#DYK? The amazing @MoscowMetro & its stations hold many secrets, often in plain view. For the marvelous interiors of central stations #marble was used. It contains fossils and imprints of ancient shellfish, ammonites & other mollusks. To catch'em all visit over 50+ stations 🚇 https://t.co/t2fDA09YXw — PolitiTweet.org

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✈️ Renowned Soviet pilot Polina #Osipenko was born #OTD in 1907. Brave and fearless! 🎖 In 1938 she set an impressive record for the time - women's longest distance non-stop group flight! Through that feat she became among the first to receive the title Hero of the Soviet Union. https://t.co/GgAM1Fpmub — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 #OTD in 1936 beloved Soviet-Russian actor Leonid #Kuravlyov was born. 🎞 His long-standing career featured many outstanding roles. 🎥 For a movie night choose one of the best Soviet comedies “Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future”, starring Kuravlyov: https://t.co/C6q6XU9GEK https://t.co/wpzDXhby8V — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1916, an outstanding Soviet actor and singer Mark #Bernes was born. He performed some of the most poignant songs to come out of the World War II - "Dark Night" and "Cranes". https://t.co/bWEReSerFH — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 #OTD in 1873 renowned Russian-Soviet architect Alexey #Shchusev was born. 🏛 In times of drastic change he kept ahead of the curve, setting trends in architecture, creating masterpieces, ranging from churches in Russian Revival style to the iconic Lenin Mausoleum. https://t.co/rghW6YQWmb — PolitiTweet.org

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Today marks 1️⃣3️⃣0️⃣ years since the birth of outstanding Russian poet Marina #Tsvetaeva. 🕯 She lived through two world wars, endured tragic losses & hardships of emigration. It was those sufferings that made Tsvetaeva a great poet - but fame & recognition came only posthumously. https://t.co/TAONR4R2x5 — PolitiTweet.org

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☄️ Rush into this weekend like the seagulls into the sky above Lake Baikal! 📍 #Olkhon, the third-largest lake island in the world, eastern Siberia. https://t.co/xxqs8z6Xvj — PolitiTweet.org

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👩‍🚀 Congrats to the amazing #AnnaKikina on realization of a long-held dream = going into orbit! She arrived at the #ISS, where fellow spacefarers dwell 🤗 She is now official 🇷🇺 #Russia's 5th woman in space and a #cosmonaut! Thanks for the lift @NASA & @elonmusk! 🤝 https://t.co/PGceF5YWih — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1️⃣3️⃣3️⃣7️⃣ the "Guardian Angel of Russia", St. Sergius of Radonezh was ordained a monk ⛪️ Not only is he one of the most venerated Orthodox saints, he is also recognized by the Roman Catholic Church https://t.co/LXC31QDjVQ — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1️⃣3️⃣3️⃣7️⃣ the "Guardian Angel of Russia", St. Sergius of Radonezh was ordained a monk ⛪️ Not only is he one of the most venerated Orthodox saints, he is also recognized by the Roman Catholic Church https://t.co/TgkESLlu6M — PolitiTweet.org

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📅 #Today is #WorldHabitatsDay ☝️ Russia comprises 10 climate zones, is home to thousands of species. Preservation is paramount ☝️ 🌎 To see tundra, taiga and desert in one trip - #VisitRussia https://t.co/2zT70ttcdt — PolitiTweet.org

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🥳 Today, Soviet-Russian ice hockey legend Boris #Mikhailov turns 78! 🥇 2x Olympic gold medalist 🏆 9x World champion (1x as head coach of #Russia) 🌟 #IIHF Hall of Famer 🏒 Named best player in the history of ice hockey world championships 🎉 Happy b-day, Boris Petrovich! https://t.co/0ulLXDKN9p — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1782, Denis Fonvizin's comedy "The Minor" was first performed. It was the first daily-life comedy in the history of Russian drama. Vivid images & catchphrases made it an immortal classic. 💬“I don’t want to study, I want to get married!” - claimed the main character. https://t.co/lKNVPIE67y — PolitiTweet.org

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🇷🇺 Russia's #Murmansk, the largest city beyond the Arctic Circle, is celebrating 106th birthday. ⚓️ The major naval base & commercial seaport, it is home to the world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker, mighty #Alyosha Memorial and a perfect spot to catch the Northern Lights. https://t.co/GbojGtVEVu — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 💫 #OTD in 1964 the Monument to the Conquerors of Space was unveiled in Moscow. A 107 m tall iconic landmark, made of titanium,… — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 Today #Grozny, the capital and largest city of Russia's Chechen Republic, celebrates #CityDay! 🏰 Founded as an impregnable fortress in 1818, today it is a modern cultural centre in the North Caucasus. ❤️ This hospitable city is a #MustVisit place! #ExploreRussia https://t.co/Opz6OGSTDg — PolitiTweet.org

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🕵️‍♂️ #OTD in 1918, the Soviet Criminal Investigation Department was established. 🔍 Over the years it became legendary, successfully containing criminal activity in the country. 🎥 Although the CID is no more, its traditions & legacy live on, depicted in classic films & novels. https://t.co/FdKw3WBB9X — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🛰 #HearMeBeep Greatest *Beep* in history - on October 4, 1957 the world heard first manmade signal being transmitted from spac… — PolitiTweet.org

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💫 #OTD in 1964 the Monument to the Conquerors of Space was unveiled in Moscow. A 107 m tall iconic landmark, made of titanium, it celebrates the achievements in space exploration & aspirations of the Soviet people of that era. A Museum of #Cosmonautics is located in its base. https://t.co/kzMMIIWVtR — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 6️⃣5️⃣ years ago the world changed forever. Humanity entered the #SpaceEra. 🚀 On October 4, 1957, the USSR launched the #Sput… — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1916, an outstanding Soviet/Russian theoretical physicist Vitaly #Ginzburg was born. 🏅 He achieved breakthroughs in many areas, including theory of #superconductivity - received #NobelPrize in Physics (2003). Without his research there would be no EVs or tokamaks. https://t.co/DJi0MKgJj9 — PolitiTweet.org

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🛰 #HearMeBeep Greatest *Beep* in history - on October 4, 1957 the world heard first manmade signal being transmitted from space. 💬 #Sputnik1: "Beep... Beep... Beep..." https://t.co/oaSmQYxWwc — PolitiTweet.org

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6️⃣5️⃣ years ago the world changed forever. Humanity entered the #SpaceEra. 🚀 On October 4, 1957, the USSR launched the #Sputnik1 from Baikonur Cosmodrome. First artificial Earth satellite & man-made object to enter orbit, one of the greatest achievements of humankind ❗️ https://t.co/KIItpaHefl — PolitiTweet.org

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🎞 Great Russian actor of Armenian descent Armen #Dzhigarkhanyan was born #OTD in 1935. 👉 Arguably the most prolific film actor in the Soviet Union, he appeared in 250+ movies, gained fame for remarkable performances in Soviet classics & iconic voiceovers of cartoon characters. https://t.co/k49iC1qwoA — PolitiTweet.org