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🗓 #OTD in 1894 a genius Soviet engineer & inventor Konstantin #Khrenov was born. In 1932 he became the first to introduce underwater welding & cutting of metals to the world. 🧑‍🏭 This tech was later widely used to repair bridges and ships during #WWII. #RussiansDidItFirst https://t.co/0C54b9fpAh — PolitiTweet.org

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📅 #OTD in 1852 Nikolai #Gogol made a bold move and burned the draft of the second part of his iconic masterpiece Dead Souls. Originally envisioned as a trilogy to rival Divine Comedy by Dante, it remained a solo novel. 🔥 To sum it up: sequels are overrated. https://t.co/FRORZP7KYP — PolitiTweet.org

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⚓️ On February 24, 1744, outstanding Russian naval commander & tactician Admiral Fyodor #Ushakov was born. 🎖 His immaculate record has 0 for the defeats: Ushakov literally won all his battles! 🕯 In 2001 for his many virtues the commander was canonized. https://t.co/bj5HxgjTN5 — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 An outstanding Russian figure skating coach celebrates her birthday today - Eteri Tutberidze turns 48! 🌟 A prolific manager and coach, she trained many Russian skaters, reaching unprecedented success and breaking records. Lipnitskaya, Medvedeva, Zagitova, Valieva & more. https://t.co/QaCPc0UmSd — PolitiTweet.org

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📺 The premiere episode of the legendary ‘Evident, but Incredible’ show aired #OTD in 1973. It focused on science & technology, inventions & philosophical aspects of technological progress. ☝️It ran for ~40 years, was a source of inspiration for generations of future scientists https://t.co/0KcEoJAxAT — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD the world marks 1️⃣4️⃣5️⃣ years since the Great Russian avant-garde artist Kazimir Malevich was born 🔳 Author of the iconic “Black Square” #Malevich was way ahead of his time. Considered the founder of suprematism, artwise he boldly went where no one has ever gone before https://t.co/O87HpMig8O — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1958, the foundation stone was laid to commence construction of the #VictoryMonument commemorating the triumph of the Soviet people over Nazism in #WWII. 👉 The tallest in Russia (141.8 m) 👉 Every 10 cm equals one day of the war 👉 Depicts the goddess of victory Nike https://t.co/8MoeZd892O — PolitiTweet.org

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🇷🇺 Today is #DefenderOfTheFatherland Day! 🛡 This holiday is celebrated nationwide in honour of all those who've defended our country throughout the centruries. ⭐️ #OTD flower laying ceremonies, vigils, celebratory gunfire & fireworks take place across Russia. https://t.co/ByarmDj8Ny — PolitiTweet.org

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5️⃣5️⃣ years ago, in 1968, the Soviet #Bellingshausen Station was opened on the islands to the north of Antarctica. It is named after... well, Bellingshausen, one if the discoverers of the continent. #DYK? This Russian research hub hosts the only ☦️ Orthodox church in Antarctica. https://t.co/cwApSeVhAH — PolitiTweet.org

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🏞 #OTD in 1850 talented Russian landscapist Fyodor #Vasilyev was born. 🌿 He perished long before his time, at the age of 23, yet managed to leave a mark & introduce the lyrical painting style in the Russian art. The great Ivan #Shishkin admitted he surpassed him, his teacher. https://t.co/2zaNNcGRA3 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🎾 Game, Set and Match for @DaniilMedwed! Former World №1 Russian tennis star is back in business, winning the prestigious @abn… — PolitiTweet.org

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🎾 Game, Set and Match for @DaniilMedwed! Former World №1 Russian tennis star is back in business, winning the prestigious @abnamroopen against @janniksin 5:7 6:2 6:2. 🏆 First ATP title in 2023 and 16th overall. Congrats Daniil! https://t.co/knGt5ZZ1F8 — PolitiTweet.org

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❄️ The #IGLOO2023 Eskimo Town festival is #live this weekend in #Novosibirsk! 2,000+ people from across Russia had an opportunity to express their creativity & built snow block dwellings! #WinterIsNow ❓ What is your winter activity of choice? 📹 © Stanislav Razhev https://t.co/heY7LBVGGE — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: #DYK ❓Siberian pine cones' jam is a delicacy 🌳 It looks like darker brand of honey, smells deliciously & tastes slightly bitter… — PolitiTweet.org

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#DYK ❓Siberian pine cones' jam is a delicacy 🌳 It looks like darker brand of honey, smells deliciously & tastes slightly bitter. Cones themselves are edible: when boiled, they are soft, juicy & sweet like candy 🍬 #Siberia has the nuttiest squirrels: they eat cones raw! https://t.co/CuJ8mlRtIq — PolitiTweet.org

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🗓 #OTD in 1859 renowned Russian scientist Nikolay #Gamaleya was born. 🧬 He was a pioneer in microbiology & vaccine research. It is highly symbolic that the world’s first registered #COVID19 vaccine #SputnikV was produced in the Gamaleya National Center which bears his name. https://t.co/HSPPKVokvf — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🏛 #OTD in 1852 #Hermitage's royal art collection was first unveiled to the public. Today it boasts largest museum stock - 3 ml… — PolitiTweet.org

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🏛 #OTD in 1852 #Hermitage's royal art collection was first unveiled to the public. Today it boasts largest museum stock - 3 mln items! It would take a visitor 10 years to see them all. #NoteToSelf: The entrance is 🆓 on the third Thursday of each month! #Hermitage4u ❤️ https://t.co/t4MUruuCj7 — PolitiTweet.org

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#OTD in 1831 prominent Russian short-story writer Nikolai #Leskov was born. ⛪️ Explored Russian XIX century provincial life; 📚 His rhythmic-based writing technique is one-of-a-kind; 📝 Best known work - tale about #Lefty, who tried to shoe a flea... #DontAsk, just read https://t.co/fqTI50SNwy — PolitiTweet.org

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📅 #OTD in 1957 a widely respect medal "For the Salvation of the Drowning" was established in the USSR. 🏅 More than 24k true heroes were honoured! 🏊🏻 #DYK? Mikhail Kotukhov saved 150 lives & was awarded the medal 4 times! #HeroesDontNeedSpeedos https://t.co/RQ9YaiaVBa — PolitiTweet.org

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🚛 #OTD in 1976 the first mass-produced #KAMAZ truck was assembled. @kamaz_official is famous for its legendary sturdy & resilient trucks. No wonder @KAMAZmasterTEAM is unbeaten DAKAR champion. Next on the menu, already in the making: electric buses and self-driving trucks. https://t.co/IrjQHQTrIq — PolitiTweet.org

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🎼 In 1895 the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music was founded by 3 sisters renowned for their musical talent. #Girlpower Today the Academy ranks among world's top arts & culture institutions, offers a classical trained musician education spanning elementary music school to postgrad https://t.co/6L2eVcmf0d — PolitiTweet.org

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⭐️ As a true Renaissance Man Mikhail #Lomonosov dreamt of soaring the skies. 🚁 In 1754 he presented to the Russian Academy of Sciences a self-propelled model of a lifting airscrew with a spring-driven device — a proto-helicopter model. https://t.co/vlQP5B8IyH — PolitiTweet.org

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📝 Perhaps #Krylov's most iconic work – 🦢🦞🐟 The three characters of the story tried to move a cart, but could not budge it – each of them pulled it in its own direction. ☝️ Moral of the story: teamwork makes the dream work. https://t.co/CbxyJ642QR — PolitiTweet.org

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🎶 #OTD in 1873 arguably the most influential opera singer of the turn of the century was born - Feodor #Chaliapin. Of humble beginnings, self-taught, charismatic, with a rich basso cantante voice Chaliapin became a renowned opera star. Best roles: #BorisGodunov & #DonQuichotte https://t.co/9G7MqVmImf — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Russia: 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♂️ Marvel & Avengers have nothing on #RealHeroes: 📷 64 yo Paramone Kourkin meets his 32 yo son Mikhail Kourkin by pure ch… — PolitiTweet.org

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📝 Imagine this: a monkey, a bear, a horse & a goat decided to organize a musical quartet... 🥁 Yet they failed to take into account that desire alone is not enough. Also: playing solo in a team leads to 🙉 👉 Ivan #Krylov’s fable Quartet https://t.co/n4q62o35PU — PolitiTweet.org

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🎭 #OTD in 1901 the famous #ThreeSisters play by Anton #Chekhov was premiered in Moscow. Throughout the years it was staged around the world, from NYC to Tokyo. Simple yet timeless plot about hope & shattered dreams remains as relevant as ever. Have you seen it? Or perhaps read? https://t.co/WVBalSYRvt — PolitiTweet.org

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❄️ #OTD in 1956 the first Soviet Antarctic station #Mirny was established. It is named after a #Russian sloop - 1 of the 2 - that discovered #Antarctica in 1820. ⛵️Once the main base for Russian Antarctic research, today this all-year round station now acts in support role. https://t.co/YmVPpZ0IQ0 — PolitiTweet.org

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✍🏻On February 13, 1769, #Russia’s best-known fabulist Ivan #Krylov was born. 📚 Krylov gained fame for his exceptional tales, satirizing the manifold weaknesses and failings of human beings. Many of his aphorisms have become part of everyday Russian speech. https://t.co/c84BFypfGx — PolitiTweet.org