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📆 June 25 is the Day of Unity of the #Slavs! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 There are over 350 mln Slavs living today 📚 500 mln people speak Slavic languages Rich mythology, major contribution to world science & culture ⚡️ https://t.co/R0tz9KIojw — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1920 Tatar ASSR was officially proclaimed. 🕌☪️ #Tatarstan is a Russian region with a thousand-year history, that embraced Western & Eastern traditions with equal reverence. It's rich in natural resources, has a unique cultural heritage and delicious cuisine. https://t.co/DlT4AryNnk — PolitiTweet.org

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👑 #OTD in 1710, Tsarskoye Selo (literally the Royal Village) was founded near St Petersburg. A unique encyclopedia of Russian architecture & landscape gardening, it hosted the imperial summer residence, survived Nazi invasion, restored & opened as a public museum. #VisitRussia https://t.co/6fL91bFtt9 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🚩 On June 24, 1945, the historic #VictoryParade was held on the #RedSquare in celebration of the #Victory over Nazism. 200 Na… — PolitiTweet.org

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🎉Today is the Chuvash Republic Day! 🚢#Chuvashia is located in the centre of the European part of Russia, at the heart of the #Volga River. With its 2000 rivers, the region is considered the capital of Russia's river tourism. 👉When in Chuvashia, try try craft beer & pelmeni! https://t.co/0zqfSXIhfD — PolitiTweet.org

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🎉Today is the Chuvash Republic Day! 🚢#Chuvashia is located in the centre of the European part of Russia, at the heart of the #Volga River. With its 2000 rivers, the region is considered the capital of Russia's river tourism. 👉When in Chuvashia, try try craft beer & pelmeni! https://t.co/WwDZHz7AlI — PolitiTweet.org

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🚩 On June 24, 1945, the historic #VictoryParade was held on the #RedSquare in celebration of the #Victory over Nazism. 200 Nazi banners were tossed down in a symbolic ceremony. #VictoryWasOurs, the Motherland & the world were saved. People rejoiced & celebrated in the streets. https://t.co/2hnsfutxMV — PolitiTweet.org

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Today is #Balalaika Day! We celebrate Russia's iconic string instrument! 👉 Only 3 strings but almost anything can be played - using fingers or pick 👉 Worldwide fame came in 1880s thanks to musician Vassily Andreyev 👉 The renowned Red Army Choir also uses orchestral balalaikas https://t.co/bniNx4hUsB — PolitiTweet.org

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🍿 #OTD in 1987 the premiere of the Soviet "western" comedy " The Man from the Boulevard des Capucines" took place. 🎥 In the #USSR alone over 60 million people watched it in cinemas. #DYK ? The stuntmen played both Indians & cowboys, ☝️ but it went unnoticed by the audience. https://t.co/sQW265OSZn — PolitiTweet.org

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📚 #OTD in 1889 one of the greatest female poets in history of the Russian literature Anna #Akhmatova was born. Her unreservedly feminine and intense poetry launched a fresh new trend on the Russian poetry scene. #DYK? In 1965 she was shortlisted for the @NobelPrize. https://t.co/pa4OK6gWOC — PolitiTweet.org

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🎶 #OTD, in 1888, “The Internationale” was performed for the first time. Translated in #Russian in 1902, it was adopted as the #Soviet anthem in 1918 and remained as such until 1944. ✊ "Each at the forge must do their duty And we’ll strike while the iron is hot". 🎥 1975 https://t.co/IykF4Wq0VN — PolitiTweet.org

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💫 #OTD in 1855, outstanding Russian astronomer Lidiya #Tseraskaya was born. 🔭 During her 25+ year-long career at the Moscow Observatory she managed to discover 219 new variable stars. #FunFact: A huge 30-kilometre wide crater on Venus was named after her. #GirlPower https://t.co/8srvGphzpk — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: June 22 is #RemembranceAndSorrowDay in #Russia. On this day we remember the 27 mln Soviet citizens' lives, who died at the han… — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1941 the Nazi invaders attacked the #BrestFortress in the dead of the night. ⚔️ They planned to seize it in a few hours, yet its defenders resisted for 2+ months against overwhelming odds, leaving inscriptions. 💬 I'm dying, but I won't surrender! Farewell Motherland https://t.co/zO7xMihqzu — PolitiTweet.org

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June 22 is #RemembranceAndSorrowDay in #Russia. On this day we remember the 27 mln Soviet citizens' lives, who died at the hand of the Nazis and their collaborators. 🕯 In sacred memory of those perished the #CandleOfMemory was lit across the nation & around the entire globe. https://t.co/TSHeQv7ZF9 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ⚔️ On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany & its cronies invaded the USSR with 8,5 mln troops, ~4,5k tanks, ~50k artillery, ~5k aircraft… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ⚔️ On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany & its cronies invaded the USSR with 8,5 mln troops, ~4,5k tanks, ~50k artillery, ~5k aircraft… — PolitiTweet.org

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📻 On June 22, 1941, the Soviet people learned of the Nazi invasion via a radio broadcast. This announcement went down in history - Yury #Levitan, the future #VoiceOfVictory, informed of the war. His final line came true: 💬 The enemy shall be defeated. Victory shall be ours. https://t.co/1Cil0pNAW3 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ⚔️ On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany & its cronies invaded the USSR with 8,5 mln troops, ~4,5k tanks, ~50k artillery, ~5k aircraft… — PolitiTweet.org

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⚔️ On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany & its cronies invaded the USSR with 8,5 mln troops, ~4,5k tanks, ~50k artillery, ~5k aircraft. The Soviet Union faced world’s most powerful war machine, backed by all of Europe's industrial might. Yet they ultimately failed. #Victory was ours! https://t.co/m1rw5UvwhL — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🐳 The Shantar Islands in Russia's Far East are a true #whale sanctuary. Would you dare approach the gentle giants? #WhaleWatch… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: #OTD in 1915 Russian avant-garde artist Kazimir #Malevich created his legendary ◼️ #BlackSquare - eternal masterpiece of #supre… — PolitiTweet.org

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📅 #OTD in 1925, regular yellow striped taxis appeared in #Moscow continuing pre-Revolution traditions (records of individual taxi drivers date as far back as 1907). 🚕 Today over 150K taxis operate in Moscow and the nearby region, transporting some 1️⃣ mln passengers daily! https://t.co/CvWPL69S0B — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🐳 The Shantar Islands in Russia's Far East are a true #whale sanctuary. Would you dare approach the gentle giants? #WhaleWatch… — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1915 Russian avant-garde artist Kazimir #Malevich created his legendary ◼️ #BlackSquare - eternal masterpiece of #suprematism. It forever changed the world of art & to this day puzzles critics & experts. To see it in person, visit the @Tretyakovgal in Moscow. https://t.co/BA50qlO2iV — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🐳 The Shantar Islands in Russia's Far East are a true #whale sanctuary. Would you dare approach the gentle giants? #WhaleWatch… — PolitiTweet.org

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Renowned Russian-Soviet zoologist and adored TV anchor - host of the iconic "In the World of Animals" show for 40+ years - Nikolay #Drozdov turns 8️⃣5️⃣ today. 🐯🐍🐢🐘🐒 His charisma & love for animals are unparalleled. 🥳 Many happy returns of the day Nikolay Nikolayevich! https://t.co/KziEXdBibM — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ☀️ Summer is in full swing, gifting us with warmth & sunshine (with occasional mellow rain) dreams of the inevitable winter ❄️… — PolitiTweet.org

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🐳 The Shantar Islands in Russia's Far East are a true #whale sanctuary. Would you dare approach the gentle giants? #WhaleWatching 📸 Dmitry Kulikov https://t.co/OhLNGV7BQR — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @russiabeyond: How #cats became symbols of #StPetersburg and its @state_hermitage 🐈 https://t.co/59NG1H7ktt https://t.co/Nd6hcX1xUJ — PolitiTweet.org