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🗓 #OTD in 1928 remarkable Soviet-Kyrgyz novelist & diplomat Chingiz #Aitmatov was born. ✍️ In his immensely popular works, translated into 150+ languages, the author was able to successfully combine elements of Kyrgyz folktales & epics with formally traditional Russian realism. https://t.co/7rExOCuMyF — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🏔 To those enthralled by mountains, they are wonders beyond all disputes. Happy International Mountain Day! ☝️ Mountains cove… — PolitiTweet.org

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🎨 The first #Peredvizhniki (meaning “Wanderers”) exhibition opened in Saint Petersburg. 🖼 In an effort to bring art to the people, this renowned group of realist artists staged a total of 48 mobile exhibitions from 1871 to 1923, leaving a significant mark on Russian art. https://t.co/x1UPiPtrYU — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🏔 To those enthralled by mountains, they are wonders beyond all disputes. Happy International Mountain Day! ☝️ Mountains cove… — PolitiTweet.org

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⛵️ #OTD in 1699, the St Andrew's flag was established as the Russian Navy ensign by Peter the Great who proposed its first sketch. Under this banner Russian sailors & navy officers won many sea battles & discovered new lands. ⚓️ In 1992, it was reintroduced in the Russian Navy. https://t.co/cJczwF17iG — PolitiTweet.org

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🏔 To those enthralled by mountains, they are wonders beyond all disputes. Happy International Mountain Day! ☝️ Mountains cover 40% of Russia's territory with 20+ ranges & 2000+ peaks. The Caucasus, Altai, Urals, Siberia, Kamchatka. #VisitRussia & enjoy the magic of the summit https://t.co/vP8dzXqdUM — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 #OTD in 1821, prominent Russian poet Nikolay #Nekrasov was born. ✍️ He stood out among the XIX century poets for his rhymes about Russian peasantry & mellifluent verses about women. At times he was compared to the likes of Lermontov & even Pushkin. 🔗 https://t.co/e4Kk1onOPN https://t.co/500zeZlxdZ — PolitiTweet.org

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🇷🇺 #OTD in 1798, Russian architect and one of the founders of Russia's "Pompeian style" Alexander #Brullov was born. 🥰 In #SaintPetersburg Brullov created his best architectural projects, among them Mikhailovsky Theatre and Pulkovo Observatory. @VisitPetersburg & #See4Yourself https://t.co/gffAOfb0jG — PolitiTweet.org

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🏒 #OTD in 1918, Anatoly #Tarasov, father of Russian hockey & 1st Soviet enshrined in @HockeyHallFame, was born. 🏆 Thanks to his coaching & tactical genius, the #RedMachine turned into a global dominant force, won 3 @Olympics & 10 @IIHFHockey Championships. A true G.O.A.T. https://t.co/tJ1VPr9CKa — PolitiTweet.org

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⚽️ Happy #WorldFootballDay! 🇷🇺 In #Russia we adore this beautiful game & cherish the memory of our great football stars & their historic victories. #DYK❓ The USSR was the first to win @UEFA European Championship in 1960. ☝️ Also, @FIFAWorldCup took place in #Russia in 2018. https://t.co/kMpMYsxpRF — PolitiTweet.org

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🧑‍🔬#OTD in 1904, Ivan #Pavlov became the 1️⃣st Russian scientist to receive a Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. ☝️ He contributed much to the study of classical conditioning, basis for the entire field of behaviour therapy. No wonder Pavlovian conditioning is named after him https://t.co/NlnqrDdGng — PolitiTweet.org

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👨‍🚀 Great Soviet-Russian cosmonaut Vladimir #Shatalov was born #OTD in 1927. A pioneer of space era, 2x Hero of the Soviet Union, he went on 3 #Soyuz space missions, logging a total of 9 days 21 hrs and 55 min in Earth orbit. 🌕 #FunFact: A crater on the Moon received his name. https://t.co/wFrztCJ5DW — PolitiTweet.org

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🤗 We are in the first month of the long and magical Russian winter. 🐼 Panda 'Dindin' at the Moscow Zoo has decided to get busy and master Kung Fu to the utter joy of the crowd. #PandaWorld #WinterIsHere 📹 © @moscowzoo https://t.co/5J1Wi61I9J — PolitiTweet.org

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💺 Please take your seats & fasten your seatbelts. Today we are celebrating International #CivilAviationDay! 🛫🛬 #OTD we wish you safe take-offs & landings! Russian air hubs named after remarkable national scientists, writers & artists are waiting for you when #VisitRussia 😊 https://t.co/ZyegbZhjzb — PolitiTweet.org

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Today the one & only @state_hermitage, Earth's 2️⃣nd largest art museum, celebrates its #birthday! 🖼 Founded #OTD in 1764, it houses over 3️⃣ mln pieces of art. While planning your trip to #Russia enjoy a splendid virtual walk through the museum 👉 https://t.co/75c3WlmiqH https://t.co/mchx1hBci5 — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 #OTD in 1741, Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great, ascended to the throne. 👑 She brought about a remarkable Age of Enlightenment in Russia, encouraged the development of education and art, founded Russia’s first university and the Academy of Arts. https://t.co/jZl3iCuIyP — PolitiTweet.org

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😼 Cats come in all shapes and forms! This little one was spotted at the Congress of Young Scientists at the Sirius Science and Art Park in Sochi. The cute cybernetic feline happily interacted with humans, completely stealing the show! #TheFutureIsMeow 📹 © AIF https://t.co/DdaelBp8YT — PolitiTweet.org

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🇷🇺 Russia's #Perm Krai Day is celebrated today! 🏞Lying at the threshold between Europe & Asia, the region is the land of dense forests & thousand rivers, offering an array of possibilities for tourists to refresh & recharge with the power of nature #VisitRussia & #See4Yourself https://t.co/zehmPcktUt — PolitiTweet.org

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🇷🇺 #OTD in 1803, one of the greatest Russian poets of the XIX century & a career diplomat, Fyodor #Tyutchev was born. 📚 He served in the era of Russia's growing influence, with his whole literary output constituting a struggle to fuse political passion with poetic imagination. https://t.co/T9TAaYqjU9 — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 #OTD in 1820, famous #Russian poet, master of lyric verse, Afanasy #Fet was born. 🪶 His poetry, extremely sensual and melancholic, contemplated the beauty of the world from two sides - the outer one, inspired by nature, and the inner one with love as its major incentive. https://t.co/9WkRoE5UsG — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 #OTD in 1957, the world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker "Lenin" was launched in Leningrad. 🚢 For 30 years it has been clearing ice for cargo vessels along the Northern Sea Route & served as an "atomic university". #DYK ❓ It is now anchored as a museum ship in Murmansk. https://t.co/YBNYNyxDi3 — PolitiTweet.org

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Is today the Day After Tomorrow? 🥶🙃 Nope, just your typical early Russian winter! A little bit on the chilly side, but dazzling nonetheless. 🗼Ostankino Tower, Moscow 📸 © Alexey Nikitin 👉 https://t.co/yRCD71XmM8 https://t.co/hh1skl2KoW — PolitiTweet.org

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Is today the Day After Tomorrow? 🥶🙃 Nope, just your typical early Russian winter! A little bit on the chilly side, but dazzling nonetheless. 🗼Ostankino Tower, Moscow 📸 © Alexey Nikitin 👉 https://t.co/yRCD72fw0g https://t.co/byORsGNGIH — PolitiTweet.org

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🛠 #OTD in 1898 outstanding Soviet-Russian engineer Mikhail #Koshkin was born. He is best known as the chief designer of the T-34 - most mass-produced #WWII tank. 🎖 His creation became a symbol of Victory over Nazism thanks to its versatility, reparability & combat prowess. https://t.co/rl1UG3rpCs — PolitiTweet.org

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🛰 #OTD in 1971 Soviet unmanned interplanetary probe #Mars3 made a touchdown - first-ever soft landing on the Red Planet. 📡 Its orbital station transmitted to Earth precious information on the atmosphere composition and surface properties of Mars 🔴. #RussiansDidItFirst https://t.co/K1AWycCWhD — PolitiTweet.org

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🛰 #OTD in 1971 Soviet unmanned interplanetary probe #Mars3 made a touchdown - first-ever soft landing on the Red Planet. 📡 Its orbital station transmitted to Earth precious information on the atmosphere composition and surface properties of Mars 🔴. #RussiansDidItFirst https://t.co/q07ugK6y28 — PolitiTweet.org

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🛰 #OTD in 1971 Soviet unmanned interplanetary probe #Mars3 made a touchdown - first-ever soft landing on the Red Planet. 📡 Its orbital station transmitted to Earth precious information on the atmosphere composition and surface properties of Mars 🔴. #RussianDidItFirst https://t.co/OYW5ehLtc2 — PolitiTweet.org

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#DidYouKnow ❓ The #BattleOfSinop was the last naval battle of the #AgeofSail 👇 ⚓️ During the #CrimeanWar in 1853, the Russian Black Sea Fleet lead by Admiral Nakhimov defeated the Ottomans, destroying 15 vessels. Not a single Russian ship was sank. #DayofMilitaryGlory https://t.co/1m657RxBgR — PolitiTweet.org

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🌟 #OTD in 1896 Georgy #Zhukov was born - legendary #MarshalOfVictory, best commander of #WWII, 4x Hero of the Soviet Union. 🎖 He played most crucial role in defeating the Nazis & their cronies. His brilliant tactical & strategic genius led to many victories on the battlefield https://t.co/vA9Z7wzWqZ — PolitiTweet.org

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🏞 #OTD in 1906, renowned Russian explorer Vladimir #Arsenyev completed his first expedition to the Sikhote-Alin mountains to study the #FarEast wildlife & lifestyles of native ethnic peoples. ☝️ Later nature sanctuaries were created there to protect endangered species. https://t.co/8kLXI0atC1 — PolitiTweet.org