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📸 #OTD in 1863 #Russia's legendary colour photography pioneer Sergey #Prokudin-Gorsky was born. His life's work - famous series of photos - offer a glimpse into the #RussianEmpire (& beyond), its many corners and regions, at the turn of the century. 👉 https://t.co/3lxnIUgn7a https://t.co/EYjsyfushM — PolitiTweet.org

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🐆 The reintroduction of the Caucasian aka Persian leopard - one of the larger subspecies - into the wild of Russia's Northern Caucasus is an ambitious project. New generations of leopard first adapt in controlled environment, only then are released to Mother Nature. 😍🤗 https://t.co/3s9Zy3Xf3U — PolitiTweet.org

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The city of #Kostroma turns 8️⃣7️⃣0️⃣! 🏙 Part of Russia’s famous #GoldenRing & the cradle of the Romanov dynasty, this charming city on the banks of the Volga River is of particular interest to travelers due to its wonderful panoramas & many historical monuments. #VisitRussia https://t.co/1SbCpOlSGH — PolitiTweet.org

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🖼 #OTD in 1840, renowned Russian landscapist Pavel #Brullov was born. 👨‍🎨 Nephew of another prominent painter Karl Brullov, he was an active member of the influential Association of Travelling Art Exhibitions, previously #Peredvizhniki. Here is a glimpse at some of his works 👇 https://t.co/ZamSXn2sNC — PolitiTweet.org

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⚔️ #OTD in 1912 the panorama of the Battle of #Borodino was unveiled in #Moscow, marking the 💯th Anniversary of #Borodino (1812-1912). The ginormous painting by Franz #Roubaud 🎨 - 15 x 115m - takes an entire building. To #See4Yourself, visit the @1812panorama museum. https://t.co/Brc1PU2zi9 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: Russia's central region is not know for huge altitude difference that typically allows for beautiful waterfall cascades 🌊 Yet… — PolitiTweet.org

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XV #SpasskayaTower Military Music Festival 🎺🥁 📍 Red Square, Moscow, Russia #MoscowIsWhereItsAt https://t.co/pU5rVPIoYV — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD, in 1925, one of the most famous Soviet sci-fi writers Arkady #Strugatsky was born. 📚Together with his brother Boris, he created unique style of science fiction, combining both light & dark themes. Roadside Picnic, Tale of the Troika, Hard To Be God - all timeless classics https://t.co/YWCxek85Kb — PolitiTweet.org

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Russia's central region is not know for huge altitude difference that typically allows for beautiful waterfall cascades 🌊 Yet hidden gems exist - like the lush Vale of the 7 streams in the Moscow region, concealed by the thick forest around. #ExploreRussia #AmazingIsNear https://t.co/eza6d6AJwg — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🎺 The XV annual #SpasskayaTower International Military Music Festival kicked off once again, right on the #RedSquare! Bands fr… — PolitiTweet.org

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🖼#OTD in 1893 @Tretyakovgal opened its doors to the public. Foremost world-renowned depository of Russian #fineart - №9⃣ most visited art museum on the planet. An average of 2M+ guests a year witness first-hand #Trinity by Rublev & #Hercules by Vasnetsov among 130K+ exhibits. https://t.co/3tupgaSQXM — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD, in 1896, prominent Soviet theatre and cinema actress Faina #Ranevskaya was born. 🎞 Despite the fact that she never played a leading role in a movie, she is recognized as one of the greatest Soviet actresses, and gained wide popularity, among others, for her aphorisms. https://t.co/oDEUbCdWjA — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @fczenit_en: Happy #InternationalDogDay 🐶💙 https://t.co/xnbK2se9pt — PolitiTweet.org

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🎺 The XV annual #SpasskayaTower International Military Music Festival kicked off once again, right on the #RedSquare! Bands from around the world, from Thailand to Venezuela, show off their skills and mastery in the best real-life location imaginable 🕺💃 📸 @rianru https://t.co/QYz7OFumTk — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: This weekend #VelikyNovgorod turns 1163! It was founded in 859 AD, was a centre of a Principality, then the Novgorod Republic… — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD, in 1925, Soviet & Russian film director, screenwriter and cinematographer Pyotr #Todorovskiy was born. 🎥 His movies, including #SpringOnZarechnayaStreet, Encore, Once More Encore!, #WartimeRomance gained him wide popularity in the USSR and beyond. https://t.co/m2Obi1Ngdu — PolitiTweet.org

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This weekend #VelikyNovgorod turns 1163! It was founded in 859 AD, was a centre of a Principality, then the Novgorod Republic - one of the largest medieval cities in Europe. Among the many landmarks, Saint Sophia Cathedral and Millennium of Russia monument are the stand outs. https://t.co/eIVVgZXF4w — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ☦️ The ostentatious ornate Znamenskaya Church is famous for its unique STYLE. It is also an enigma: built at the turn of the 18… — PolitiTweet.org

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☦️ The ostentatious ornate Znamenskaya Church is famous for its unique STYLE. It is also an enigma: built at the turn of the 18th century, its architects still unknown, it survived both Napoleon's & the Nazis' invasions. 📍 Dubrovitsy, Moscow Region (Oblast') 📸 © _bud_v_kurse https://t.co/3TeJyvjQ8m — PolitiTweet.org

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Create the future & change the past in one expedition? 🗺 #OTD in 1930 one part of the Soviet polar expedition team set foot on #SevernayaZemlya archipelago for the first time, while another dispelled the legend of the mythical Sannikov Land, created back in the 1810s. https://t.co/qwJgSObyQ4 — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD, in 1930, a genius of comedy, one of the leading Soviet-Russian filmmakers and screenwriters Georgiy #Daneliya was born. 🎬 During his career he produced numerous hits & cult classics, including such jewels of Soviet cinema as #Afonya, #Mimino and #TheAutumnMarathon. https://t.co/6JMul35kdn — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ☀️ The recent heatwave in Moscow (32+ °C) makes Muscovites seek shade & remember tricks from olden times: eat ice-cream and dri… — PolitiTweet.org

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One of the co-founders of winemaking in #Russia, in particular, #Crimea, Prince Lev #Golitsyn was born #OTD in 1845 🍷 He built first Russian factory of sparkling wines - famous #NovySvet estate & also supervised #AbrauDyurso, laying basis for what would be Soviet Champagne 🍾 https://t.co/WQ4zPOP9i5 — PolitiTweet.org

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🎊 Today is Russian cosmonaut, Hero of Russia & Kyrgyzstan Salizhan #Sharipov’s birthday! 🚀 He was the 8th cosmonaut to fly to the space station Mir on a US Space Shuttle. 👨‍🚀 An impressive service record: 2x space missions & 2x spacewalks. Happy B-day! 🥳 https://t.co/VSIhTIZVWF — PolitiTweet.org

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📅 #OTD in 1758, #Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University was founded. 🏫 One of the oldest in Russia, the globally renowned #Sechenovka IS: ~2300 lecturers 18K+ students 15 research institutes 6 university hospitals Apply now 👉 https://t.co/piebtMeLQJ https://t.co/59vQynP30n — PolitiTweet.org

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☀️ The recent heatwave in Moscow (32+ °C) makes Muscovites seek shade & remember tricks from olden times: eat ice-cream and drink water 🍨🍦🥤 Self-service preferred 👇 #ElephantInTheRoom https://t.co/ygpwkwv4RF — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🥳 Today is Russia's #KomiRepublic Day! 1⃣0⃣1⃣ & counting! 🌲 It is a land of wonders: primordial wilderness and vast expanses.… — PolitiTweet.org

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🛩👩‍✈️ #DYK? Lydia #Zvereva was the 1st licensed female aviator in #Russia. #OTD in 1911, she was granted a pilot certificate at the Russian Aviation Association Flying School. The 1st aviatress in the world to perform #LoopDeLoop - one of the most difficult aerobatic maneuvers ☝️ https://t.co/Ybzi9aGvxw — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🏄@Rostec_Russia presented a new high-speed #motosurf prototype at the #ARMY2022 expo in Moscow. It goes as fast as 55 km/h an… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🇷🇺 Today is the Day of the State Flag of #Russia! ⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️ 🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 The #tricolour - symbol of the nation -… — PolitiTweet.org