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⚓️ #OTD in 1802, outstanding Russian admiral and naval commander Pavel #Nakhimov was born. 🌏 He took part in a round-the-globe expedition in 1822-25. ⚔️ During the Crimean War (1853-56) he annihilated the Ottoman fleet at Sinope & led the heroic defense of #Sevastopol https://t.co/Mz9PiET90u — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1899, renowned Russian bass opera singer Alexander #Pirogov was born. 🎶 One of five sons of a musical father, he was dubbed the Bell for his vocal strength, and rightfully became one of the leading soloists at mighty @BolshoiOfficial. https://t.co/oO971liQvc — PolitiTweet.org

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✈️ #OTD in 1957, the Il-18 jetliner made its maiden flight. ☝️ The first Soviet passenger plane with turboprop engines, it became one of the world's principal airliners for several decades. 💪 A testament to a successful and long-lasting design. https://t.co/3w23X3vwMv — PolitiTweet.org

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🌱🛳 Good news for nature lovers! 🇷🇺 Russia launched a high-speed electric catamaran #Ecocruiser with zero noise pollution & no fossil fuels on board! ✅ eco-friendly and comfy ✅ sophisticated tech ✅ cool interior & exterior design ✅ capacity to transport 130 people https://t.co/1ni3hfwCU4 — PolitiTweet.org

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♟️ Russia's Chess Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi wins the #FIDECandidates Tournament with an entire round to spare! First chess player to win 2 #FIDECandidates events back to back. 9 points and 1 game left! Congrats @lachesisq! 🥳 @MagnusCarlsen, your move) https://t.co/j9D1mbja2s — PolitiTweet.org

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#ExploreRussia The Romantsevskiye Mountains aka the #Konduki in the Tula region, is a showcase of what a creative approach to restoring nature can do. Where once was a quarry, today is a nature reserve with a mountainous terrain, elevation changes, fjord-like lakes & wildlife 😍 https://t.co/LJlSTgn0Ct — PolitiTweet.org

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🏙️ Today Russia's #Vladivostok celebrates #CityDay, turns 162! Looks pretty fly for a 100+ year old. It is an major seaport in the Far East, an industrial & educational centre, host-city for key international events - all embedded into the gorgeous natural landscape. https://t.co/KOHH80VsYq — PolitiTweet.org

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🕯 A Soviet and Russian animator Leonid #Shvartsman passed away today at the age of 101. 🧸 He spent most of his career at @soyuzmult, where classics such as #38Parrots, #TheScarletFlower, #GoldenAntilope & the iconic #Cheburashka were created under his guidance as art director https://t.co/o2qMV9yBTB — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🐯🐯🐯 A rare occasion: 7-year-old Amur tiger Zoya gave birth to a trio of cute cubs at the Bolsherechye Zoo in the Omsk region of… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🐯🐯🐯 A rare occasion: 7-year-old Amur tiger Zoya gave birth to a trio of cute cubs at the Bolsherechye Zoo in the Omsk region of… — PolitiTweet.org

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❗️ #OTD in 1889 the renowned Soviet artist Vera #Mukhina was born. Few sculptors in history showed comparable talent. It was she, who created the ⚒ magnificent Worker & Kolkhoz Woman at @VDNH_RU, Sculpture Science at @MSU_1755 and even the 🥃 iconic Soviet glass tumbler! https://t.co/0IPTOFn0j8 — PolitiTweet.org

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🐯🐯🐯 A rare occasion: 7-year-old Amur tiger Zoya gave birth to a trio of cute cubs at the Bolsherechye Zoo in the Omsk region of Russia. Watch the happy family enjoying themselves 😍 https://t.co/rdxejH8MTu — PolitiTweet.org

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🏞️ The #KrasnoyarskPillars national park turns 97 today! It is famous for its many dramatic rock formations, lush forests and amazing vistas. It's extremely popular among climbers and hikers. This breathtaking nature sanctuary is located mere 10 km from the city of Krasnoyarsk! https://t.co/ZoBPUHX7wd — PolitiTweet.org

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☕ #Russia has rich long-standing tea traditions and culture. The customs include using the #samovar (literally - self-brewer) to boil or heat water. At tea parties the beverage was often consumed from saucers instead of cups, thus cooling the extra-hot drink 🫖 https://t.co/NiaZpPqtrh — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🚚 Russia's #KAMAZ unveiled its newest autonomous tipper lorry (aka dump truck) KAMAZ-6559 codenamed #Jupiter30. No drivers re… — PolitiTweet.org

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🚗 #OTD in 1946 the legendary GAZ-M20 #Pobeda (stands for 'Victory' in Russia) was assembled in Gorkyi, (Nizhny Novgorod). This iconic vehicle was the first mass-produced car with fenderless bodywork, became a symbol of the post-war economic boom, a cult-classic among collectors https://t.co/Dho52zqnQ5 — PolitiTweet.org

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❄️#Novosibirsk - Russia's 3rd largest city - celebrates City Day! Located on the Ob' River, at a crossing point of the Trans-Siberian Railway, the city is known as the informal capital of #Siberia with many theatres & a unique science hub #Akademgorodok! 📷 A.Kryazhev / @rianru https://t.co/N9udfmIWjj — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD Russia celebrates #YouthDay! 👫 There are 39+ million young people in Russia - talented, courageous, proactive! Champions, math geniuses, wonderkids - we're proud of you all! ✅ Youth organizations galore! They support aspiring youngsters, ensuring the future of the nation https://t.co/S8Pz5IGZGn — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🐦 The bearded reedling in its signature pose. Your move, @JCVD 📸 Astrakhan region / © Vladimir Pan'kov https://t.co/8MkJCyCE… — PolitiTweet.org

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🚚 Russia's #KAMAZ unveiled its newest autonomous tipper lorry (aka dump truck) KAMAZ-6559 codenamed #Jupiter30. No drivers required. Tailored for use in high-risk environment. Hybrid-powered. Futuristic looking 👌 https://t.co/9sh9PhtviB — PolitiTweet.org

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👨‍🚀 Russian cosmonaut @SergKorsakov shared an amazing time loop video of our planet as seen from the ISS. It evokes Yuri Gagarin's famous quote after the 1st spaceflight: 💬 I saw how #beautiful our planet is. People, let us #preserve and increase this beauty, not destroy it! https://t.co/O9bS2kyUNB — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🐦 The bearded reedling in its signature pose. Your move, @JCVD 📸 Astrakhan region / © Vladimir Pan'kov https://t.co/8MkJCyCE… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @russiabeyond: Welcome to VDNKh, a Soviet-era project with a grand legacy 😍 (Courtesy of: https://t.co/vwvqyUtntI) https://t.co/vqVERqT… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ⚛️ #OTD in 1954 the Soviet Union launched world’s first grid-connected nuclear power plant in the city of #Obninsk - the dawn o… — PolitiTweet.org

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🐦 The bearded reedling in its signature pose. Your move, @JCVD 📸 Astrakhan region / © Vladimir Pan'kov https://t.co/8MkJCyCEgm — PolitiTweet.org

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⚛️ #OTD in 1954 the Soviet Union launched world’s first grid-connected nuclear power plant in the city of #Obninsk - the dawn of peaceful use of atomic energy. Now retired & a museum of #NuclearEnergy, the #Obninsk NPP served for 48 years, providing clean energy for the people. https://t.co/lW4O0M68jW — PolitiTweet.org

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🟥 Hundreds of thousands of Russian school graduates bade farewell to their alma mater in a lavish celebration in #SaintPetersburg. 🎆 That is how Russia's former capital hosted the annual grandiose show #ScarletSails accompanied by a majestic fireworks display. #VisitRussia https://t.co/BHxtM01TkO — PolitiTweet.org

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🥳 Happy B-day to Russian Grandmaster Vladimir #Kramnik! Now retired, in his 47, he left a huge mark on the world of chess: 🏆Classical World Chess Champion (2000-6) 🏆Undisputed World Chess Champion (2006-7) 🥇3 team gold medals & 3 individual medals at Chess Olympiads Wow! https://t.co/LywjQ5Y8jp — PolitiTweet.org

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#Tatarstan has a strong hospitality culture. No expenses are spared when the guests arrive! 😋 Make sure to try Echpochmak, Gubadia, Chak-chak, Kystyby, Talkysh Kaleve & more! https://t.co/mV5VZHCEYu — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1875 famous Russian and Soviet physiologist Alexei Ukhtomsky was born. 🧠 His main contribution to science was the theory of dominant. 👆 In simple terms it means that when our nervous system is concentrated on a specific function, other reflex processes are inhibited. https://t.co/srOpNBmOYG — PolitiTweet.org