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⚡#OTD in 1802 #Russian experimental physicist, self-taught electrical technician Vasily Petrov discovered the electric arc effect. He saw its potential in lighting, melting metals for smelting & welding. By late 1880s the technology was ready for industrial usage #FamousRussians https://t.co/jkC8lihnLv — PolitiTweet.org

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📷 These works by legendary #Soviet photographers have sold for thousands of dollars at auctions around the world. One of them sold for nearly £950,000 in 2019 😱 Can you guess which one? 💷 https://t.co/ZWKVeJ02nm #Russia #Art #Photography #FineArt https://t.co/48p6sHeie5 — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 #OTD in 1988, the #Reagan-#Gorbachev summit in began in #Moscow. One of Mr Reagan's memorable quotes was: 'I think one of the most wonderful forces for stability and good that I have seen in the #USSR are the Russian women' 📺 Chronicle from #RedSquare: https://t.co/XNhkH6vj01 https://t.co/hJ7iZHUmgA — PolitiTweet.org

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🚀 In late May 1971, #Mars 3, a robotic #space probe of the #Soviet Mars program, was launched. It became the first #spacecraft to attain a soft landing on Mars, on December 2, 1971 🪐 It failed 20 seconds after landing, having transmitted only a gray image with no details. https://t.co/GPO4W87aK3 — PolitiTweet.org

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🌉 #OTD in 1903 the #Trinity Bridge in 🇷🇺 #SaintPetersburg was first unveiled in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the then Russian capital - now a signature landmark and a marvellous piece of #ArtNouveau design. Until 1965 it remained longest in #SaintPetersburg (582 m) https://t.co/xz8N58MFxq — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ⛰️ The island of Reyneke in the 🇷🇺 #Russia’s #FarEast, near the Shantar Archipelago, is the very real «lost world» or, shall we… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: ⛰️ The island of Reyneke in the 🇷🇺 #Russia’s #FarEast, near the Shantar Archipelago, is the very real «lost world» or, shall we… — PolitiTweet.org

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⛰️ The island of Reyneke in the 🇷🇺 #Russia’s #FarEast, near the Shantar Archipelago, is the very real «lost world» or, shall we say, 🌫️ Skull island - gorgeous cliffs and mysterious forests - no 🦧 #KingKong sightings this year. 📸 via @NatGeoMagRU © D.Kovalyov https://t.co/C23vnpCdjk — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD 👨‍🎓📚In 1861, 👑Tsar Alexander II gave a formal permission to establish the first polytechnical higher school in 🇷🇺#Russia, Polytechnicum in #Riga (then part of the #Russian Empire). It offered degrees in agriculture, chemistry, engineering, mechanics, trade & architecture. https://t.co/02wXPpSb8L — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD🚗In 1903, the 🇷🇺Russian Automobile Society was established in Saint Petersburg. 💡#DidYouKnow Thanks to the efforts of the organization, for the first time in #Russia 🏎️car races between #Moscow & #SaintPetersburg as well as international automotive exhibition were held.🚘 https://t.co/gsG6DkWhGM — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🥳 Today #SaintPetersburg turns 3⃣1⃣7⃣! 🇷🇺#Russia's second largest city, former capital, posh museum-city hosting @state_hermita… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🇷🇺 #Russia's @StateHistorical Museum marks 1⃣3⃣7⃣th Anniversary of its main building's opening. It is an integral part of the 🟥… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🇷🇺 #Chukotka is one of the most remote regions of #Russia: with only a handful of cities & few roads available it is a wondrous… — PolitiTweet.org

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🇷🇺 #Chukotka is one of the most remote regions of #Russia: with only a handful of cities & few roads available it is a wondrous land of untouched nature & pristine beauty. Join @RT_Doc on a trip to this #FarEast arctic sanctuary. 🛣️ Chukotka Road Movie 🔴 https://t.co/UB6Ky91Ct3 https://t.co/rBNaxeKZCi — PolitiTweet.org

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🇷🇺 #Russia's @StateHistorical Museum marks 1⃣3⃣7⃣th Anniversary of its main building's opening. It is an integral part of the 🟥 Red Square ensemble & primary place to learn about #RussianHistory firsthand with exhibits ranging from 🦴 prehistoric relics to 👑 Imperial artifacts https://t.co/LR96asqNb5 — PolitiTweet.org

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🚀 #OTD in 1954 chief #Soviet #rocket engineer Sergei #Korolev proposed a development plan for an artificial satellite to the Minister of the Defence, Dmitry Ustinov. It was launched into low #Earth orbit on October 4, 1957 🌌 The #space era began. 🔗 https://t.co/GuS0gmiqFq https://t.co/ohfbImAjN7 — PolitiTweet.org

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📕#OTD in 1795 Empress Catherine the Great approved the project of the Imperial Public Library (now the National Library of #Russia), one of the largest book depositories in the world. It was the first building in Russia intended specially for a library 📖 https://t.co/UYOjH2NFpc https://t.co/UU75c7olrX — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🥳 Today #SaintPetersburg turns 3⃣1⃣7⃣! 🇷🇺#Russia's second largest city, former capital, posh museum-city hosting @state_hermita… — PolitiTweet.org

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Today @Russia marks all-#Russian 📚 #Library Day. @Culture_RF: #Russian network of Libraries is unique cultural phenomenon. 📖 They give an access to more than 8️⃣4️⃣ mln items. 📚Libraries play significant role in National Project “#Culture”, being part of sector’s infrastructure. https://t.co/q4giER17uN — PolitiTweet.org

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🐶🧊Someone could say the pet inspired the creators of the animated series "Courage the Cowardly Dog". However, it's worth to commend its sanity. ☝️Please, do not walk on thin ice, be smart like this cute dog😉🐕. #ThisIsRussia #winter #safety @Ruptly https://t.co/HwhtAKOh7c — PolitiTweet.org

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🥳 Today #SaintPetersburg turns 3⃣1⃣7⃣! 🇷🇺#Russia's second largest city, former capital, posh museum-city hosting @state_hermitage and a must-see destination that withstood even the Nazi siege - blend of past & future, both a 🏙️ modern megalopolis & 🏛️ @UNESCO World Heritage Site https://t.co/E8h2tOUgTQ — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD 🧊In 1956, the Soviet Antarctic station, Pionerskaya, was established. The first chief of the station was Alexander Gusev, a scientist &🏔️mountaineer. In 1943, he led a team of climbers that dropped the Nazi flag from the top of Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe. https://t.co/GMjAIyHmkl — PolitiTweet.org

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⚽#OTD In 1964, Lev #Yashin received #GoldenBall before the match #USSR vs #Sweden (#Soviet team defeated 3-1). Yashin won Ballon d'Or in 1963. He was the only goalkeeper ever to receive the most prestigious individual award for football players. @FCDM_official @UEFAcom @FIFAcom https://t.co/Yed31ofGeg — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: Today 🇷🇺 #Russia's Altai Republic marks the Day of #SnowLeopard aka #Irbis! It was established to raise public awareness about… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: #DidYouKnow 🐆 @moscowzoo resident irbis Annette let's you in on a secret: snow leopards love... ❄️snow. They play with it, take… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: #DidYouKnow 🐆 @moscowzoo resident irbis Annette let's you in on a secret: snow leopards love... ❄️snow. They play with it, take… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: Today 🇷🇺 #Russia's Altai Republic marks the Day of #SnowLeopard aka #Irbis! It was established to raise public awareness about… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🎞️ Soviet animated psychological & psychedelic parable 🦔 #HedgehogInTheFog by award-winning artist Yuri Norstein has long becom… — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD On May 26, 1942, the 2⃣0⃣-Year Mutual Assistance Agreement Between #USSR & #UnitedKingdom was signed in 🇬🇧#London. 📄The Treaty was of international and historical importance for those who participated in ⚔struggle against Hitlerite #Germany and the associates. #Victory75 https://t.co/K5yZPOMLO1 — PolitiTweet.org

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#DidYouKnow 🐆 @moscowzoo resident irbis Annette let's you in on a secret: snow leopards love... ❄️snow. They play with it, take snow baths and 📣 even sing meow songs. Fact: snow leopards are the only big cats that cannot roar. Listen to Annette 👇 #HearMeMeow #SnowLeopardDay https://t.co/qZC5wHihlv — PolitiTweet.org