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🕯 June 22 marks the Day of Memory and Sorrow — the most tragic date in the history of our country.
On this very day 8️⃣5️⃣ years ago, on June 22, 1941, the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet people commenced — the Nazi Germany and its European 'axis' accomplices treacherously attacked our Motherland, without a declaration of war.
⬛️ The Great Patriotic War lasted for 1418 days and nights, claimed lives of some 27 million Soviet citizens. It was the nationwide tragedy that brought terrible suffering to each and every family in our country.
Today, June 22 echoes with sorrow, grief and pain for the ruined lives of millions of our people.
The enemy — the German Nazis and their European satellites — invaded the Soviet Union with one aim — to destroy, mercilessly eliminate, kill and physically annihilate our Motherland's entire population regardless of people's ethnic, racial or religious background. During the occupation of Soviet territories, Hitler’s troops killed 13.7 million Soviet civilians, including women and children. They carried out the real GENOCIDE as part of their so-called 'Lebensraum' policy to gain the living space in the East for German colonisation.
The war crimes committed by Nazis and their henchmen have #NoStatuteOfLimitations.
Learn more about the genocide of Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War by the Nazis
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⬛️ At dawn on June 22, the Nazi aircraft launched massive strikes on airfields, railway stations, naval bases, deployments of the Red Army forces, and cities along the entire western state border of the USSR and up to 250-300 km into Soviet territory. Together with Nazi Germany, Romania, Italy, Finland, Slovakia, France, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands and other 'axis' powers allied to the Third Reich took part in the aggression against our country. The industries of almost the entire European continent served the aggressors.
The facts of collaboration of the majority of European governments, military, industrial circles and citizens with the Nazis are not and will never ever be forgotten.
It was our country that took the main blow of the Nazi aggression. It was the Soviet Victorious People who showed unparalleled heroism and resilience, fighting for the freedom of our Motherland. Our nation paid for the #GreatVictory with the blood of 27 million Soviet citizens who not only expelled Nazis from Soviet territory but also heroically saved Europe from the 'Nazi plague'.
The tragedy that befell our people was directly caused by the evil ripening in the heart of Europe — Nazism, the ideology of human hatred and racial supremacy over other peoples and nations.
💬 Excerpt from President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s address at a gala reception to celebrate the 81st Anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War (May 9, 2026):
🎙 Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova (from the briefing on June 18, 2026)
We will forever remember the Heroic Feat of Soviet soldiers, of home front workers, of all and everyone who forged the Great Victory.
🕯 We remember. We mourn.
We shall not forget, and we shall not let it be forgotten.
#DayOfMemoryAndSorrow
On this very day 8️⃣5️⃣ years ago, on June 22, 1941, the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet people commenced — the Nazi Germany and its European 'axis' accomplices treacherously attacked our Motherland, without a declaration of war.
⬛️ The Great Patriotic War lasted for 1418 days and nights, claimed lives of some 27 million Soviet citizens. It was the nationwide tragedy that brought terrible suffering to each and every family in our country.
Today, June 22 echoes with sorrow, grief and pain for the ruined lives of millions of our people.
The enemy — the German Nazis and their European satellites — invaded the Soviet Union with one aim — to destroy, mercilessly eliminate, kill and physically annihilate our Motherland's entire population regardless of people's ethnic, racial or religious background. During the occupation of Soviet territories, Hitler’s troops killed 13.7 million Soviet civilians, including women and children. They carried out the real GENOCIDE as part of their so-called 'Lebensraum' policy to gain the living space in the East for German colonisation.
The war crimes committed by Nazis and their henchmen have #NoStatuteOfLimitations.
Learn more about the genocide of Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War by the Nazis
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⬛️ At dawn on June 22, the Nazi aircraft launched massive strikes on airfields, railway stations, naval bases, deployments of the Red Army forces, and cities along the entire western state border of the USSR and up to 250-300 km into Soviet territory. Together with Nazi Germany, Romania, Italy, Finland, Slovakia, France, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands and other 'axis' powers allied to the Third Reich took part in the aggression against our country. The industries of almost the entire European continent served the aggressors.
The facts of collaboration of the majority of European governments, military, industrial circles and citizens with the Nazis are not and will never ever be forgotten.
It was our country that took the main blow of the Nazi aggression. It was the Soviet Victorious People who showed unparalleled heroism and resilience, fighting for the freedom of our Motherland. Our nation paid for the #GreatVictory with the blood of 27 million Soviet citizens who not only expelled Nazis from Soviet territory but also heroically saved Europe from the 'Nazi plague'.
The tragedy that befell our people was directly caused by the evil ripening in the heart of Europe — Nazism, the ideology of human hatred and racial supremacy over other peoples and nations.
💬 Excerpt from President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s address at a gala reception to celebrate the 81st Anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War (May 9, 2026):
This year marks 85 years since Nazi Germany’s attack on the Soviet Union.
This date carries both the sorrow of millions of lives lost and a reminder of the terrible consequences of blind belief in one’s own superiority, racism, xenophobia, and the denial of other peoples’ right to identity.
🎙 Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova (from the briefing on June 18, 2026)
The atrocities committed by the Nazis and their accomplices during the Great Patriotic War have no statute of limitations.
Russia has recognised these crimes at the legislative level as the genocide of the Soviet people and will tirelessly seek recognition of this fact by European countries and the so-called West as a whole. <...>
Today we mourn those who, at the cost of their lives, fulfilled the sacred duty of defending the Motherland. We will not allow the feat of the Soviet people, who saved Europe and the world from the horrors of the brown plague, to be erased from memory.
We will forever remember the Heroic Feat of Soviet soldiers, of home front workers, of all and everyone who forged the Great Victory.
🕯 We remember. We mourn.
We shall not forget, and we shall not let it be forgotten.
#DayOfMemoryAndSorrow
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🕯 On June 22 – the 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War – President of Russia Vladimir Putin laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow.
The President also laid flowers at the memorials honouring the Hero Cities and at the obelisk dedicated to the Cities of Military Glory.
#NoOneIsForgottern #NothingIsForgotten
The President also laid flowers at the memorials honouring the Hero Cities and at the obelisk dedicated to the Cities of Military Glory.
#NoOneIsForgottern #NothingIsForgotten
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🕯 June 22 is the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow – a date commemorated across Russia and other CIS countries.
At dawn on June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany treacherously invaded the Soviet Union. Thus began the Great Patriotic War.
On this day, Russians remember their fallen relatives and compatriots – the 27 million Soviet people whose lives were taken by the war.
Yet on that very first day, words were spoken that foretold its outcome:
During the war, some 34 million people served in the Red Army. Nearly 8.7 million never returned home.
The war lasted 1️⃣,4️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ days and nights. It ended in Berlin – with the Red Banner raised over the defeated Reichstag and the signing of Germany’s unconditional surrender.
#Victory81
At dawn on June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany treacherously invaded the Soviet Union. Thus began the Great Patriotic War.
On this day, Russians remember their fallen relatives and compatriots – the 27 million Soviet people whose lives were taken by the war.
Yet on that very first day, words were spoken that foretold its outcome:
“Our cause is just. The enemy will be defeated. #Victory will be ours”.
During the war, some 34 million people served in the Red Army. Nearly 8.7 million never returned home.
The war lasted 1️⃣,4️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ days and nights. It ended in Berlin – with the Red Banner raised over the defeated Reichstag and the signing of Germany’s unconditional surrender.
#Victory81
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💬 Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova:
Politico refused to publish an article by Sergey Lavrov on the origins of the Ukrainian crisis and European security.
It was not Russia’s Foreign Minister whom the outlet rejected, but the substance of his article. The piece remained with the editors for more than 24 hours before being returned with the curt note: “We will not publish it”.
This is a flagrant act of censorship. A scandal for all of Europe.
At the heart of the EU stands a media outlet that portrays itself as a champion of European values – democracy, freedom and prosperity – but is, in reality, an extreme example of censorship and Orwellian authoritarian practices.
Now let us take a closer look at whose supposedly expert opinions this outlet uses to shape public opinion in Europe – or, more accurately, to brainwash Europeans.
Over the past five years – from 2021 through early 2026 – Politico Europe’s Opinion section published columns by 70 incumbent heads of state, heads of government and ministers from more than 30 countries.
They authored or co-authored 66 articles, including 13 written jointly by two or more officials. Of these publications, 35 were penned by heads of state or government, 18 by foreign ministers and 13 by other ministers, including those responsible for defence, finance, energy, internal affairs and the environment.
Politico.eu was used most frequently by representatives of Britain (9 articles by 8 authors), Estonia (7 articles), Ukraine (6), Lithuania (4) and Greece (3).
☝️ In other words, opinions at the heart of the European Union were being shaped by representatives of countries that are relative newcomers to the EU, have never belonged to it or have exited it altogether. My congratulations to France, Germany and Italy.
Politico refused to publish an article by Sergey Lavrov on the origins of the Ukrainian crisis and European security.
It was not Russia’s Foreign Minister whom the outlet rejected, but the substance of his article. The piece remained with the editors for more than 24 hours before being returned with the curt note: “We will not publish it”.
This is a flagrant act of censorship. A scandal for all of Europe.
At the heart of the EU stands a media outlet that portrays itself as a champion of European values – democracy, freedom and prosperity – but is, in reality, an extreme example of censorship and Orwellian authoritarian practices.
Now let us take a closer look at whose supposedly expert opinions this outlet uses to shape public opinion in Europe – or, more accurately, to brainwash Europeans.
Over the past five years – from 2021 through early 2026 – Politico Europe’s Opinion section published columns by 70 incumbent heads of state, heads of government and ministers from more than 30 countries.
They authored or co-authored 66 articles, including 13 written jointly by two or more officials. Of these publications, 35 were penned by heads of state or government, 18 by foreign ministers and 13 by other ministers, including those responsible for defence, finance, energy, internal affairs and the environment.
Politico.eu was used most frequently by representatives of Britain (9 articles by 8 authors), Estonia (7 articles), Ukraine (6), Lithuania (4) and Greece (3).
☝️ In other words, opinions at the heart of the European Union were being shaped by representatives of countries that are relative newcomers to the EU, have never belonged to it or have exited it altogether. My congratulations to France, Germany and Italy.
#Announcement
🌐 On September 20-29, 2026, the International Olympiad on Climate Change and Environmental Issues – IOCE 2026 will be held at the Sirius Federal Territory of Russia.
The competition aims at raising youth awareness of environmental issues, promoting literacy in this field, fostering creative and scientific potential of participants, strengthening international cooperation in the area of environmental protection.
✅ The competition is conducted in English and consists of two rounds – theoretical and practical.
Students aged 14 to 18 can participate in teams of 2 to 5 people, each of which accompanied by one leader and up to two observers.
👉 Registration on the official website is open until August 24.
Any questions may be addressed via email: buksha.ay@talantiuspeh.ru.
#Environment
#ClimateChange
#Science
The competition aims at raising youth awareness of environmental issues, promoting literacy in this field, fostering creative and scientific potential of participants, strengthening international cooperation in the area of environmental protection.
Students aged 14 to 18 can participate in teams of 2 to 5 people, each of which accompanied by one leader and up to two observers.
Any questions may be addressed via email: buksha.ay@talantiuspeh.ru.
#Environment
#ClimateChange
#Science
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◼️ In the early morning of June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany launched a treacherous attack on the Soviet Union. The Great Patriotic War began — a struggle that lasted 1418 days and nights and claimed the lives of 27 million Soviet citizens.
Among the cities struck by the enemy’s first blow was #Brest, whose fortress was one of the most heavily fortified strongholds in the region. The Nazis expected to capture the Brest Fortress within just eight hours, but Soviet defenders put up fierce resistance, significantly delaying the advance of the invaders. Some soldiers continued to hold out in the fortress’s underground passages and catacombs until late July and even August 1941.
According to the Nazi plans, operation 'Barbarossa' was aimed at clearing the path to advance toward Smolensk and eventually USSR's capital — Moscow. The Germans did manage to deliver a heavy blow on Brest, but to their disappointment the #BrestFortress did not surrender. Soviet forces heroically stood to defend the largest fortress on the country's western border, deterring the enemy troops during the first week of the war.
For nearly a month, the citadel’s defenders tied down the entire (!) Wehrmacht division in Brest. At sunrise on June 22, the enemy’s powerful artillery barrage collapsed upon a garrison of almost 7,000 Red Army soldiers. Within hours, Soviet forces were encircled by the enemy and severed from the main headquarters and supply lines. Facing a shortage of ammunition, food and water, they resolved to fight to the last, turning the Brest Fortress into a bastion of resistance.
Hitler’s troops expected to seize the citadel within hours but found themselves bogged down for a week. Moreover, on the very first day of battle, despite outnumbering Soviet forces in both manpower and equipment, it was the Nazis who ordered their units to retreat. To crush the Red Army’s resistance, the Nazi invaders deployed incendiaries and tear gas, raining down 500 kg bombs.
The Wehrmacht’s surprise attack left the Brest Fortress garrison with no chance to organise defence. Resistance became fragmented, with Soviet soldiers fighting the Germans even in hand-to-hand combat.
Resistance persisted until late July and even early August 1941. While most fortress defenders perished, small groups managed to break through to partisan units or the frontline. The enemy also sustained significant casualties of 1,121 killed and wounded, representing 5% of total Nazi losses during the war’s first week.
Brest was liberated on July 28, 1944, by the forces of the 1st Belorussian Front during Operation Bagration in less than two days. For the first time in three years of Nazi occupation, Soviet soldiers entered the fortress. On the walls they discovered inscriptions left by the fortress defenders, the most famous of which — dated July 20, 1941, and uncovered in 1950 — reads:
🎖 The Brest Fortress stands as an enduring symbol of courage, undending will and heroism of the Red Army soldiers.
The defenders’ names are forever etched in history, with over 200 heroes receiving military honours.
On May 8, 1965, the legendary Fortress was awarded the title of Hero Fortress, later becoming a memorial complex in 1971. Visitors from across the Union State and former Soviet republics, both adults and children, come to honour the defenders’ extraordinary feat. The finest and distinguished students from Brest’s schools stand solemn guard at the Eternal Flame.
#WeRemember
Among the cities struck by the enemy’s first blow was #Brest, whose fortress was one of the most heavily fortified strongholds in the region. The Nazis expected to capture the Brest Fortress within just eight hours, but Soviet defenders put up fierce resistance, significantly delaying the advance of the invaders. Some soldiers continued to hold out in the fortress’s underground passages and catacombs until late July and even August 1941.
According to the Nazi plans, operation 'Barbarossa' was aimed at clearing the path to advance toward Smolensk and eventually USSR's capital — Moscow. The Germans did manage to deliver a heavy blow on Brest, but to their disappointment the #BrestFortress did not surrender. Soviet forces heroically stood to defend the largest fortress on the country's western border, deterring the enemy troops during the first week of the war.
For nearly a month, the citadel’s defenders tied down the entire (!) Wehrmacht division in Brest. At sunrise on June 22, the enemy’s powerful artillery barrage collapsed upon a garrison of almost 7,000 Red Army soldiers. Within hours, Soviet forces were encircled by the enemy and severed from the main headquarters and supply lines. Facing a shortage of ammunition, food and water, they resolved to fight to the last, turning the Brest Fortress into a bastion of resistance.
Hitler’s troops expected to seize the citadel within hours but found themselves bogged down for a week. Moreover, on the very first day of battle, despite outnumbering Soviet forces in both manpower and equipment, it was the Nazis who ordered their units to retreat. To crush the Red Army’s resistance, the Nazi invaders deployed incendiaries and tear gas, raining down 500 kg bombs.
The Wehrmacht’s surprise attack left the Brest Fortress garrison with no chance to organise defence. Resistance became fragmented, with Soviet soldiers fighting the Germans even in hand-to-hand combat.
Resistance persisted until late July and even early August 1941. While most fortress defenders perished, small groups managed to break through to partisan units or the frontline. The enemy also sustained significant casualties of 1,121 killed and wounded, representing 5% of total Nazi losses during the war’s first week.
Brest was liberated on July 28, 1944, by the forces of the 1st Belorussian Front during Operation Bagration in less than two days. For the first time in three years of Nazi occupation, Soviet soldiers entered the fortress. On the walls they discovered inscriptions left by the fortress defenders, the most famous of which — dated July 20, 1941, and uncovered in 1950 — reads:
“I die but do not surrender. Farewell, Motherland.”
🎖 The Brest Fortress stands as an enduring symbol of courage, undending will and heroism of the Red Army soldiers.
The defenders’ names are forever etched in history, with over 200 heroes receiving military honours.
On May 8, 1965, the legendary Fortress was awarded the title of Hero Fortress, later becoming a memorial complex in 1971. Visitors from across the Union State and former Soviet republics, both adults and children, come to honour the defenders’ extraordinary feat. The finest and distinguished students from Brest’s schools stand solemn guard at the Eternal Flame.
#WeRemember
🗓️ 23 июня 2026 г. Посол России в Шри-Ланке и Мальдивской Республике Л.С.Джагарян принял с визитом вежливости Посла Кувейта в Шри-Ланке С.М.А.С.Алсарави.
В ходе беседы обсуждались вопросы дальнейшего развития традиционно дружественных российско-кувейтских связей и взаимодействия между дипломатическими представительствами. Особое внимание было уделено ряду вопросов региональной и международной повестки дня.
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🗓️ On June 23, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives Mr. Levan Dzhagaryan received a courtesy visit from Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Sri Lanka Mr. Saleh M.A.S. Alsarawi.
The parties discussed further development of the traditionally friendly Russian-Kuwaiti relations and cooperation between the diplomatic missions. Special attention was given to a number of regional and international agenda issues.
В ходе беседы обсуждались вопросы дальнейшего развития традиционно дружественных российско-кувейтских связей и взаимодействия между дипломатическими представительствами. Особое внимание было уделено ряду вопросов региональной и международной повестки дня.
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🗓️ On June 23, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives Mr. Levan Dzhagaryan received a courtesy visit from Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Sri Lanka Mr. Saleh M.A.S. Alsarawi.
The parties discussed further development of the traditionally friendly Russian-Kuwaiti relations and cooperation between the diplomatic missions. Special attention was given to a number of regional and international agenda issues.
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📸 Сегодня, в день 85-летия создания Советского информбюро, медиагруппа «Россия сегодня» открывает масштабную фотовыставку «85 лет Совинформбюро. Ожившая история. Запечатлённая эпоха».
🖼 Экспозиция объединяет 30 знаковых фоторабот, снятых за прошедшие годы, и впервые показывает историю страны через призму оживших с помощью нейросетей архивных кадров.
Выставка приурочена к 24 июня 1941 года — именно в этот день, на третий день Великой Отечественной войны, было создано Советское информбюро.
На протяжении 85 лет агентство, позже преобразованное в Агентство печати «Новости» (АПН), а затем в РИА Новости, оставалось главным голосом страны, фиксируя ключевые события отечественной и мировой истории. Сегодня его традиции продолжает медиагруппа «Россия сегодня», объединяющая РИА Новости и Sputnik.
В экспозиции представлены работы прославленных фотографов, среди которых легендарные фотокоры-фронтовики: Георгий Зельма, Евгений Халдей, Владимир Гребнев, Михаил Озерский, Игорь Костин и другие мастера репортажной фотографии.
❗️ В объективах этих авторов — Сталинградская битва и Парад Победы 1945 года, первый полёт Юрия Гагарина, Олимпийские игры в Москве 1980 года, Сочи и Милане, работа миротворческих сил, исторические встречи мировых лидеров.
☝️ Особенность выставки — сочетание кадров героического прошлого и современных технологий, позволяющих «оживить» исторические снимки. Посетитель видит не только статичное чёрно-белое или цветное изображение, но и движение, смену ракурсов. Запечатлённые мгновения перестают быть застывшими — прошлое буквально на глазах оживает, позволяя по-новому взглянуть на хорошо знакомые страницы истории.
💬 Из приветственного слова посетителям выставки генерального директора медиагруппы «Россия сегодня» Дмитрия Киселёва:
ℹ️ Выставка «85 лет Совинформбюро. Ожившая история. Запечатлённая эпоха» сформирована медиагруппой «Россия сегодня» при сотрудничестве и поддержке Министерства иностранных дел Российской Федерации. Экспозиция будет представлена в российских дипломатических представительствах за рубежом.
🖼 Экспозиция объединяет 30 знаковых фоторабот, снятых за прошедшие годы, и впервые показывает историю страны через призму оживших с помощью нейросетей архивных кадров.
Выставка приурочена к 24 июня 1941 года — именно в этот день, на третий день Великой Отечественной войны, было создано Советское информбюро.
На протяжении 85 лет агентство, позже преобразованное в Агентство печати «Новости» (АПН), а затем в РИА Новости, оставалось главным голосом страны, фиксируя ключевые события отечественной и мировой истории. Сегодня его традиции продолжает медиагруппа «Россия сегодня», объединяющая РИА Новости и Sputnik.
В экспозиции представлены работы прославленных фотографов, среди которых легендарные фотокоры-фронтовики: Георгий Зельма, Евгений Халдей, Владимир Гребнев, Михаил Озерский, Игорь Костин и другие мастера репортажной фотографии.
❗️ В объективах этих авторов — Сталинградская битва и Парад Победы 1945 года, первый полёт Юрия Гагарина, Олимпийские игры в Москве 1980 года, Сочи и Милане, работа миротворческих сил, исторические встречи мировых лидеров.
☝️ Особенность выставки — сочетание кадров героического прошлого и современных технологий, позволяющих «оживить» исторические снимки. Посетитель видит не только статичное чёрно-белое или цветное изображение, но и движение, смену ракурсов. Запечатлённые мгновения перестают быть застывшими — прошлое буквально на глазах оживает, позволяя по-новому взглянуть на хорошо знакомые страницы истории.
💬 Из приветственного слова посетителям выставки генерального директора медиагруппы «Россия сегодня» Дмитрия Киселёва:
85 лет назад, в тяжёлые первые дни Великой Отечественной, родилось Советское информбюро. Оно было призвано стать голосом страны в час величайших испытаний.
И сегодня, листая эту уникальную летопись, мы видим, как военные сводки стали началом большого пути, в котором отразилась целая эпоха. Это история нашей страны. Хроника побед, покорение космоса, триумфы наших спортсменов и великих деятелей культуры. И конечно — свидетельство той колоссальной роли, которую наша страна играла и играет на мировой арене.
Мы — медиагруппа «Россия сегодня» и агентства РИА Новости и Sputnik — являемся прямыми наследниками того самого Совинформбюро. И традиции фронтовых корреспондентов, которые вместе с советскими воинами прошли дорогами войны, фиксируя каждый шаг к Великой Победе, для нас не пустой звук. Сегодня наши военкоры работают так же, как и их славные предшественники 85 лет назад, — на передовой. Рискуя жизнью, чтобы мир увидел правду.
Эта выставка — наш поклон тем, кто создавал историю. И тем, кто продолжает её создавать сейчас.
ℹ️ Выставка «85 лет Совинформбюро. Ожившая история. Запечатлённая эпоха» сформирована медиагруппой «Россия сегодня» при сотрудничестве и поддержке Министерства иностранных дел Российской Федерации. Экспозиция будет представлена в российских дипломатических представительствах за рубежом.
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