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27.04.202504:17
⚡️ Russia's President Vladimir Putin met with Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov (April 26, 2025)
💬 Valery Gerasimov: Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief,
Today, we liberated the village of Gornal, the last populated area in the Kursk Region, from the Kiev regime troops.
Units of the 22nd Motor Rifle Regiment of the 72nd Division, the 810th and 40th Separate Marine Brigades, the 177th Separate Marine Regiment and the 1427th Motor Rifle Regiment have particularly distinguished themselves in this regard.
The defeat of the armed formations of the Ukrainian armed forces that invaded the Kursk Region has thus been completed.
The plans of the Kiev regime to create a so-called strategic bridgehead and disrupt our offensive in Donbas have failed.
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The total losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to more than 76,000 servicemen, killed and wounded. In fact, the enemy lost the original grouping and even more. We destroyed more than 7,700 pieces of military equipment, including 412 tanks, 340 infantry fighting vehicles, 314 armoured personnel carriers and about 2,300 other armoured combat vehicles.
🇷🇺🤝🇰🇵 I want to point out the participation of servicemen from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the liberation of the Kursk Region's border areas, who, in accordance with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our countries, provided significant assistance in defeating the invading group of the Ukrainian armed forces.
Soldiers and officers of the Korean People's Army, carrying out combat missions shoulder to shoulder with Russian servicemen, displayed high professionalism, fortitude, courage and heroism in repulsing the Ukrainian invasion.
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💬 President Vladimir Putin: Mr Gerasimov, over the past few months, you have been regularly reporting to me on the situation in the Kursk Region and highlighting our most efficient units. I can't help mentioning them again today.
These are: the 76th Airborne Division and its 234th Airborne Assault Regiment, the 237th Airborne Assault Regiment and its 104th Airborne Assault Regiment; the 106th Airborne Division and its 119th Parachute Regiment, the 137th Parachute Regiment, and the 51st Parachute Regiment.
These are the 56th Airborne Assault Regiment of the 7th Airborne Assault Division; two Akhmat regiments – the 204th Akhmat Special Forces Regiment and the 1434th Akhmat Motorized Infantry Regiment; the 22nd Motorized Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Division, the 11th Airborne Assault Brigade, the 83rd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade.
Finally, our marines, our glorious marines – the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, the 810th Marine Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet.
And of course, as you have just mentioned, the Veterans volunteer force, which carried out a daring underground landing in the area of Sudzha and created conditions for its complete liberation.
I would like to congratulate the entire personnel of all military units who took part in the defeat of the neo-Nazi formations that invaded Russian territory in the Kursk Region.
👉 The gamble of the Kiev regime has completely failed and the huge losses suffered by the enemy, including most combat-ready, trained and equipped – using, among other things, Western models of equipment – units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including assault units, special forces, will certainly affect the entire line of engagement.
The complete defeat of the enemy in the Kursk border area creates conditions for further successful actions by our troops in other important sectors of the front, bringing the defeat of the neo-Nazi regime closer.
🎉 Congratulations to all the heroes, personnel, soldiers and commanders on this success and victory. Thank you for your courage, heroism, and service to our Fatherland and the people of Russia.
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💬 Valery Gerasimov: Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief,
Today, we liberated the village of Gornal, the last populated area in the Kursk Region, from the Kiev regime troops.
Units of the 22nd Motor Rifle Regiment of the 72nd Division, the 810th and 40th Separate Marine Brigades, the 177th Separate Marine Regiment and the 1427th Motor Rifle Regiment have particularly distinguished themselves in this regard.
The defeat of the armed formations of the Ukrainian armed forces that invaded the Kursk Region has thus been completed.
The plans of the Kiev regime to create a so-called strategic bridgehead and disrupt our offensive in Donbas have failed.
<...>
The total losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to more than 76,000 servicemen, killed and wounded. In fact, the enemy lost the original grouping and even more. We destroyed more than 7,700 pieces of military equipment, including 412 tanks, 340 infantry fighting vehicles, 314 armoured personnel carriers and about 2,300 other armoured combat vehicles.
🇷🇺🤝🇰🇵 I want to point out the participation of servicemen from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the liberation of the Kursk Region's border areas, who, in accordance with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our countries, provided significant assistance in defeating the invading group of the Ukrainian armed forces.
Soldiers and officers of the Korean People's Army, carrying out combat missions shoulder to shoulder with Russian servicemen, displayed high professionalism, fortitude, courage and heroism in repulsing the Ukrainian invasion.
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💬 President Vladimir Putin: Mr Gerasimov, over the past few months, you have been regularly reporting to me on the situation in the Kursk Region and highlighting our most efficient units. I can't help mentioning them again today.
These are: the 76th Airborne Division and its 234th Airborne Assault Regiment, the 237th Airborne Assault Regiment and its 104th Airborne Assault Regiment; the 106th Airborne Division and its 119th Parachute Regiment, the 137th Parachute Regiment, and the 51st Parachute Regiment.
These are the 56th Airborne Assault Regiment of the 7th Airborne Assault Division; two Akhmat regiments – the 204th Akhmat Special Forces Regiment and the 1434th Akhmat Motorized Infantry Regiment; the 22nd Motorized Infantry Regiment of the 72nd Division, the 11th Airborne Assault Brigade, the 83rd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade.
Finally, our marines, our glorious marines – the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, the 810th Marine Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet.
And of course, as you have just mentioned, the Veterans volunteer force, which carried out a daring underground landing in the area of Sudzha and created conditions for its complete liberation.
I would like to congratulate the entire personnel of all military units who took part in the defeat of the neo-Nazi formations that invaded Russian territory in the Kursk Region.
👉 The gamble of the Kiev regime has completely failed and the huge losses suffered by the enemy, including most combat-ready, trained and equipped – using, among other things, Western models of equipment – units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including assault units, special forces, will certainly affect the entire line of engagement.
The complete defeat of the enemy in the Kursk border area creates conditions for further successful actions by our troops in other important sectors of the front, bringing the defeat of the neo-Nazi regime closer.
🎉 Congratulations to all the heroes, personnel, soldiers and commanders on this success and victory. Thank you for your courage, heroism, and service to our Fatherland and the people of Russia.
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Kremlin. News
26.04.202518:40
The President received a report from the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces confirming the complete rout of the Ukrainian military outfits present in the Kursk region
Vladimir Putin extended congratulations and thanks to the personnel of the units that contributed to defeating the neo-Nazi groups.
Vladimir Putin extended congratulations and thanks to the personnel of the units that contributed to defeating the neo-Nazi groups.
The Kiev regime's reckless gamble has completely failed, and the enormous casualties the enemy has suffered, especially among the Ukrainian units that were the most battleworthy and best trained and had Western equipment — and we are talking about assault and special forces units here, — will definitely have an impact along the entire length of the line of contact. The total rout of the enemy in the border zone of the Kursk region sets the stage for further successful operations of our troops in other crucial areas of the frontline and brings us closer to the defeat of the neo-Nazi regime.
I would like to congratulate all the personnel, all the soldiers and commanders on this success, their victory. I thank you for your valour and heroism, for your service to our Fatherland and the people of Russia.
25.04.202518:43
🇷🇺 On April 25, 2025, the Embassy of Russia in Canada hosted the "Victory Dictation" event.
📚 Diplomats, compatriots, students, and youth gathered to honor the memory of the Soviet people’s heroic struggle during the Great Patriotic War.
✍️ Testing knowledge about historic battles, heroes, and wartime milestones served as a meaningful tribute to the truth of history and the spirit of remembrance.
💬 Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov noted:
🕊 The event reaffirmed that the memory of the Great Victory lives on, inspiring future generations to cherish and defend historical truth.
#Victory80 #VictoryDictation
📚 Diplomats, compatriots, students, and youth gathered to honor the memory of the Soviet people’s heroic struggle during the Great Patriotic War.
✍️ Testing knowledge about historic battles, heroes, and wartime milestones served as a meaningful tribute to the truth of history and the spirit of remembrance.
💬 Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov noted:
This year, the 'Victory Dictation' holds special importance as we mark the 80th Anniversary of Victory. Every educated person should know the history of their people — especially the chapters written by courage, sacrifice, and triumph.
🕊 The event reaffirmed that the memory of the Great Victory lives on, inspiring future generations to cherish and defend historical truth.
#Victory80 #VictoryDictation
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22.04.202516:48
Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia
They were joined by Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate Metropolitan Antony of Volokolamsk and Metropolitan Irinej of Bačka of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
They were joined by Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate Metropolitan Antony of Volokolamsk and Metropolitan Irinej of Bačka of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
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21.04.202516:26
Vladimir Putin expressed condolences over the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis was held in great respect internationally as a devoted servant of the Christian faith, a wise religious leader and statesperson, and a firm defender of the eminent values of humanism and justice. Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis actively promoted the dialogue between the Catholic and the Russian Orthodox churches, as well as constructive interaction between Russia and the Holy See.
I had many opportunities to converse with this outstanding man, and I will remember him fondly forever.
20.04.202513:52
🇷🇺🇨🇦 Посольство России поздравляет Православных Христиан в Канаде с Праздником Светлого Христова Вознесения!
🇷🇺🇨🇦 The Embassy of Russia extends greetings to Orthodox Christians in Canada on the Feast of the Glorious Ascension of Christ!
🇷🇺🇨🇦 L’Ambassade de Russie félicite les Chrétiens Orthodoxes du Canada à l’occasion de la lumineuse fête de l’Ascension du Christ!
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🇷🇺🇨🇦 The Embassy of Russia extends greetings to Orthodox Christians in Canada on the Feast of the Glorious Ascension of Christ!
🇷🇺🇨🇦 L’Ambassade de Russie félicite les Chrétiens Orthodoxes du Canada à l’occasion de la lumineuse fête de l’Ascension du Christ!
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27.04.202504:17
🎙 Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s comment on the liberation of the Kursk Region (April 26, 2025)
💬 On April 26, with the liberation of the village of Gornal, the Kursk Region was completely cleansed of the Ukrobanderite occupiers and foreign militants.
It became possible thanks to the unbending strength of spirit and heroism of many people who selflessly, day after day, did their best to defeat the enemy who had treacherously invaded our land.
This is not the first time in history that the Kursk Region has become a theatre of military operations, whose outcome determined so much. More than 80 years ago, in the summer of 1943, Hitler's Germany, in an attempt to defeat the Red Army, concentrated here a significant strike force.
The Nazis threw their, as they thought, best forces into the battle, including SS tank divisions. It did not work. The failure of the Kursk Bulge battle for the Nazis is well known to everyone.
In August 2024, the Kiev regime, following the same schemes as its ideological idols, also decided to put its fate to the test.
The terrorist attack on the Kursk Region involved elite units of Ukraine's armed units supplemented with Western weapons and armoured vehicles. Its preparation and execution were carried out by foreign military advisers. This barbaric attack was presented to the international community as an operation to "demonstrate the combat capability of the Ukrainian army" and "improve Ukraine's negotiating positions."
The enemy faced the unwavering steadfastness and courage of our soldiers and officers, who, at the cost of their lives, did not allow the Ukro-Nazis to penetrate deep into the region, and then liberated it metre by metre. As a result, the enemy was completely defeated and the remnants of its troops were thrown out of the Kursk Region.
We admire the valour of the Russian Federation servicemen who took part in combat operations in this area. Their unequalled valour, bravery and readiness for self-sacrifice made it possible to successfully carry out combat tasks assigned to them.
🇷🇺🤝🇰🇵 A new page has appeared in the glorious chronicle of the combat brotherhood between the Russian and the Korean peoples.
The soldiers of the Korean People's Army, in accordance with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and the DPRK, which entered into force on December 4, 2024, fought shoulder to shoulder, in the same trench and shed blood with our soldiers and officers in the Kursk Region and made a significant contribution to the liberation of the Russian land from the enemy invaders.
The Kursk people, who were forced to leave their homes, lost contact with their relatives and were subjected to atrocities and torture by Ukrainian militants, bore an enormous burden of the invasion. We pay tribute to those of them who, in the first days of the tragedy, did not tremble in the face of heavily armed thugs and stood up to defend their land, often at the cost of their own lives.
The Russian law enforcement authorities are carrying out a thorough investigation into all crimes committed in the Kursk Region by Ukrainian militants and foreign mercenaries. Those involved will be identified, prosecuted and punished to the full extent of the law.
❗️Following the Kursk Region, all territories of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation still under the Kiev regime's control, including the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, the Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions, will definitely be liberated.
💬 On April 26, with the liberation of the village of Gornal, the Kursk Region was completely cleansed of the Ukrobanderite occupiers and foreign militants.
It became possible thanks to the unbending strength of spirit and heroism of many people who selflessly, day after day, did their best to defeat the enemy who had treacherously invaded our land.
This is not the first time in history that the Kursk Region has become a theatre of military operations, whose outcome determined so much. More than 80 years ago, in the summer of 1943, Hitler's Germany, in an attempt to defeat the Red Army, concentrated here a significant strike force.
The Nazis threw their, as they thought, best forces into the battle, including SS tank divisions. It did not work. The failure of the Kursk Bulge battle for the Nazis is well known to everyone.
In August 2024, the Kiev regime, following the same schemes as its ideological idols, also decided to put its fate to the test.
The terrorist attack on the Kursk Region involved elite units of Ukraine's armed units supplemented with Western weapons and armoured vehicles. Its preparation and execution were carried out by foreign military advisers. This barbaric attack was presented to the international community as an operation to "demonstrate the combat capability of the Ukrainian army" and "improve Ukraine's negotiating positions."
The enemy faced the unwavering steadfastness and courage of our soldiers and officers, who, at the cost of their lives, did not allow the Ukro-Nazis to penetrate deep into the region, and then liberated it metre by metre. As a result, the enemy was completely defeated and the remnants of its troops were thrown out of the Kursk Region.
We admire the valour of the Russian Federation servicemen who took part in combat operations in this area. Their unequalled valour, bravery and readiness for self-sacrifice made it possible to successfully carry out combat tasks assigned to them.
🇷🇺🤝🇰🇵 A new page has appeared in the glorious chronicle of the combat brotherhood between the Russian and the Korean peoples.
The soldiers of the Korean People's Army, in accordance with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and the DPRK, which entered into force on December 4, 2024, fought shoulder to shoulder, in the same trench and shed blood with our soldiers and officers in the Kursk Region and made a significant contribution to the liberation of the Russian land from the enemy invaders.
The Kursk people, who were forced to leave their homes, lost contact with their relatives and were subjected to atrocities and torture by Ukrainian militants, bore an enormous burden of the invasion. We pay tribute to those of them who, in the first days of the tragedy, did not tremble in the face of heavily armed thugs and stood up to defend their land, often at the cost of their own lives.
The Russian law enforcement authorities are carrying out a thorough investigation into all crimes committed in the Kursk Region by Ukrainian militants and foreign mercenaries. Those involved will be identified, prosecuted and punished to the full extent of the law.
❗️Following the Kursk Region, all territories of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation still under the Kiev regime's control, including the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, the Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions, will definitely be liberated.
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26.04.202518:39
🗓 On April 25, 2025, a solemn ceremony to lay flowers and wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was held in Alexander Garden, attended by members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Moscow, senior officials of the Russian Foreign Ministry, and representatives of the Ministry’s veterans’ organisations.
Over 150 foreign ambassadors and diplomats participated in the ceremony, honouring those who fell in the struggle against Nazism.
🕯 Attendees paid tribute to the heroism and self-sacrifice of soldiers who did not return from the battlefield, observing a minute of silence.
The broad participation of representatives from foreign states in this ceremony unequivocally demonstrated that the valiant deeds of the heroes who saved the world from the fascist menace remain remembered and revered globally.
📹 Watch the wreath-laying ceremony
#WeRemember #TheSovietSoldierSavedTheWorld #Victory80 #LestWeForget
Over 150 foreign ambassadors and diplomats participated in the ceremony, honouring those who fell in the struggle against Nazism.
🕯 Attendees paid tribute to the heroism and self-sacrifice of soldiers who did not return from the battlefield, observing a minute of silence.
The broad participation of representatives from foreign states in this ceremony unequivocally demonstrated that the valiant deeds of the heroes who saved the world from the fascist menace remain remembered and revered globally.
📹 Watch the wreath-laying ceremony
#WeRemember #TheSovietSoldierSavedTheWorld #Victory80 #LestWeForget
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25.04.202517:20
🇷🇺🇺🇸 On April 25, President of Russia Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with Special Envoy of the President of the United States of America Steve Witkoff.
On the Russian Side, the meeting was also attended by Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov and RDIF CEO, Special Presidential Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries Kirill Dmitriev.
#RussiaUSA
On the Russian Side, the meeting was also attended by Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov and RDIF CEO, Special Presidential Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries Kirill Dmitriev.
#RussiaUSA
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22.04.202516:47
◾️ Today a great Russian artist of worldwide renown, People's artist of Russia Zurab Tsereteli passed away.
Among his many works of art — Good defeats Evil at the UN Headquarters. It depicts a retelling of the Saint George and the Dragon tale.
Rest in peace, Zurab Konstantinovich.
Among his many works of art — Good defeats Evil at the UN Headquarters. It depicts a retelling of the Saint George and the Dragon tale.
Rest in peace, Zurab Konstantinovich.
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21.04.202516:25
🕯 В России с прискорбием узнали о кончине Папы Римского Франциска.
Ушедший из жизни понтифик запомнится как выдающийся религиозный и государственный деятель, приверженец идеалам гуманизма и нравственным началам в мировой политике, чье неустанное служение во благо мира и справедливости снискало ему заслуженное уважение сотен миллионов людей – как католиков, так и представителей других вероисповеданий.
В период его понтификата Россия и Святой Престол последовательно развивали конструктивный диалог, наращивая совместные усилия по защите традиционных духовно-нравственных ценностей и построению справедливого миропорядка, обеспечивающего гармоничное и равноправное сосуществование всех стран и народов.
В России надеются, что духовное наследие Папы Римского послужит основой для продолжателей дела понтифика, разделяющих его стремление к укреплению мира, безопасности и стабильности.
Российская сторона выражает глубокие соболезнования Святому Престолу и каждому католику, в чьём сердце живет память о Франциске.
Ушедший из жизни понтифик запомнится как выдающийся религиозный и государственный деятель, приверженец идеалам гуманизма и нравственным началам в мировой политике, чье неустанное служение во благо мира и справедливости снискало ему заслуженное уважение сотен миллионов людей – как католиков, так и представителей других вероисповеданий.
В период его понтификата Россия и Святой Престол последовательно развивали конструктивный диалог, наращивая совместные усилия по защите традиционных духовно-нравственных ценностей и построению справедливого миропорядка, обеспечивающего гармоничное и равноправное сосуществование всех стран и народов.
В России надеются, что духовное наследие Папы Римского послужит основой для продолжателей дела понтифика, разделяющих его стремление к укреплению мира, безопасности и стабильности.
Российская сторона выражает глубокие соболезнования Святому Престолу и каждому католику, в чьём сердце живет память о Франциске.
20.04.202504:50
✝️ Message pascal de Sa Sainteté le Patriarche Cyrille
Sa Sainteté Cyrille, Patriarche de Moscou et de toute la Russie, s’est adressé aux archipasteurs, pasteurs, moines, moniales et à tous les fidèles de l’Église orthodoxe russe à l’occasion de la fête de Pâques.
Par ces mots porteurs de vie, le Patriarche a salué les croyants et les a appelés à affermir leur foi, nourrir leur espérance et manifester la charité, fondés sur la force de la Résurrection du Christ — source de lumière et de vie éternelle.
Citant saint Nicolas de Serbie, il a rappelé :
Le message souligne que la Pâque n’est pas qu’un souvenir, mais une réalité vivante : la victoire sur le mal et la mort. Les fidèles sont appelés à en témoigner par l’amour, la prière et la fidélité à l’Église.
EN VÉRITÉ, LE CHRIST EST RESSUSCITÉ !
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Sa Sainteté Cyrille, Patriarche de Moscou et de toute la Russie, s’est adressé aux archipasteurs, pasteurs, moines, moniales et à tous les fidèles de l’Église orthodoxe russe à l’occasion de la fête de Pâques.
LE CHRIST EST RESSUSCITÉ !
Par ces mots porteurs de vie, le Patriarche a salué les croyants et les a appelés à affermir leur foi, nourrir leur espérance et manifester la charité, fondés sur la force de la Résurrection du Christ — source de lumière et de vie éternelle.
Citant saint Nicolas de Serbie, il a rappelé :
« La victoire du Christ est comme le soleil, répandant ses rayons lumineux sur tous ceux qui se tiennent sous lui. »
Le message souligne que la Pâque n’est pas qu’un souvenir, mais une réalité vivante : la victoire sur le mal et la mort. Les fidèles sont appelés à en témoigner par l’amour, la prière et la fidélité à l’Église.
EN VÉRITÉ, LE CHRIST EST RESSUSCITÉ !
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26.04.202521:10
🇷🇺Patriotic Quiz “The Great Patriotic War: 80 Years of the People’s Heroism” at the Russian Embassy in Canada
On April 26, 2025, as part of the celebrations of the 80th Anniversary of Victory, the Embassy hosted a historical-patriotic game for children, dedicated to the heroic legacy of the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War.
👧🧒 The young participants showed remarkable focus, genuine interest, and enthusiasm as they answered questions about key battles, heroes, and milestones of the Victory.
❗️The event was not just a test of knowledge — it became a true lesson in respect for history and pride in the great deeds of their ancestors.
🕊️ The memory of Victory lives on in the new generations!
#Victory80
On April 26, 2025, as part of the celebrations of the 80th Anniversary of Victory, the Embassy hosted a historical-patriotic game for children, dedicated to the heroic legacy of the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War.
👧🧒 The young participants showed remarkable focus, genuine interest, and enthusiasm as they answered questions about key battles, heroes, and milestones of the Victory.
❗️The event was not just a test of knowledge — it became a true lesson in respect for history and pride in the great deeds of their ancestors.
🕊️ The memory of Victory lives on in the new generations!
#Victory80
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26.04.202502:44
8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, near the German town of Torgau on the Elbe River, Soviet soldiers shook hands with their American brothers-in-arms.
#ElbeDay — a landmark event in the history of World War II — marked the imminent collapse of Nazi Germany and underscored the joint success of the Allies in the final defeat of Nazism.
A photo of the Soviet and American lieutenants — the first to shake hands during the Allies’ encounter on the Elbe — quickly spread across newspapers around the globe. Moscow saluted the Torgau meeting with 24 volleys from 324 artillery guns. Similar celebrations took place in New York’s Times Square.
Ordinary soldiers and their commanders reached out to one another with open hands. They exchanged souvenirs, shared smiles, and raised toasts in quiet celebration. The Americans eagerly accepted distinctly Russian keepsakes: stars from caps, polished buttons, and brass belt buckles — tokens of an unlikely, hard-won camaraderie.
Just 15 days later, the Third Reich capitulated.
#WeRemember
#ElbeDay — a landmark event in the history of World War II — marked the imminent collapse of Nazi Germany and underscored the joint success of the Allies in the final defeat of Nazism.
A photo of the Soviet and American lieutenants — the first to shake hands during the Allies’ encounter on the Elbe — quickly spread across newspapers around the globe. Moscow saluted the Torgau meeting with 24 volleys from 324 artillery guns. Similar celebrations took place in New York’s Times Square.
Ordinary soldiers and their commanders reached out to one another with open hands. They exchanged souvenirs, shared smiles, and raised toasts in quiet celebration. The Americans eagerly accepted distinctly Russian keepsakes: stars from caps, polished buttons, and brass belt buckles — tokens of an unlikely, hard-won camaraderie.
Just 15 days later, the Third Reich capitulated.
#WeRemember
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25.04.202514:33
📄 Russia's Foreign Ministry Report by «Eighty Years After the Great Victory: Europe has Once Again Fallen in the Shadow of Nazism»
In May of 1945, amidst the wave of universal jubilation, it seemed that Nazism had been eradicated forever. The world, Europe, and especially the Soviet people paid the highest possible price for the Victory over the "brown plague."
However, as life has shown, only the visible part of this sinister iceberg was destroyed in that war. The roots and the breeding ground remained, and today Nazism is once again rearing its head in Europe.
🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪 After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States and Western European countries <...> actively indulged revanchist sentiments in the newly formed States, especially in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, where today the whitewashing of Nazism has been elevated to the rank of State ideology. <...>
🇵🇱 In Poland the task of falsifying the history of World War II to suit the political situation is being actively pursued. The decisive contribution of the Soviet Union and the Red Army to the Victory over Hitler's Germany and the liberation of Europe from Nazism is denied.
Warsaw and the Baltic "troika" became the main driving forces behind anti-Russian initiatives by the collective West. <...>
The West is trying in every possible way to whitewash the darker chapters of its own past.
🇫🇷 In France, which was designated as one of the "victors" after the war, significantly more Frenchmen fought on the side of the German army than participated in the Resistance and fought on the side of the Allied forces. <...>
🇫🇮 In Finland, the country's participation in the Great Patriotic War as an ally of Nazi Germany is portrayed in muted terms. <...>
🇧🇪 In Belgium there is a tendency to hush up the fact that during the years of fascist occupation, Belgians actively joined the ranks of collaborators. <...>
🇮🇹 Despite the fact that Italy's current 1947 Constitution prohibits the re‑establishment of the fascist party in any form, the ideas of anti-fascism were gradually eroded in the post-war period, and Italians' attitude towards the period of Benito Mussolini's dictatorship is far from unequivocally negative. <...>
🇬🇧 In the United Kingdom, there is an established practice of juggling the concepts of "Nazism" and "Fascism" for opportunistic interests – to describe any "undesirable" phenomena in the country or on the international stage, or to characterize public and political figures. <...>
🇩🇪 The desire to turn a blind eye to its Nazi past is already becoming commonplace in modern Germany as well. Active attempts are being made in various forms to blur this "burden."
The strengthening of Russia's position in international affairs became a consolidating factor for European countries around the goal of inflicting maximum damage on our country's authority. And the Special Military Operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine and to protect the civilian population of Donbass became the trigger for a massive Russophobic information attack. <...>
❗️ The European bureaucracy nurtured the Nazi regime in Kiev in order to unite Europe under racist and Nazi banners for a war against Russia. The explicit ignoring of gross human rights violations in Ukraine is evidence of the European Union's indulgence of neo-Nazi ideas. <...>
☝️ Russia, as the country that suffered the most from the horrors of World War II and the Great Patriotic War, and that bore immense sacrifices to restore peace on the continent, will never allow the lessons of the past to be forgotten. <...>
A key priority for Russia remains the preservation of the memory of the genocide committed against the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War. <...>
☝️ For the sake of our shared future, everything must be done to prevent the rehabilitation of Nazism and the glorification of Nazi criminals, so that the people of Europe are never again forced to ask, “For whom the bell tolls?”, fully understanding what the answer will be if this mission fails.
In May of 1945, amidst the wave of universal jubilation, it seemed that Nazism had been eradicated forever. The world, Europe, and especially the Soviet people paid the highest possible price for the Victory over the "brown plague."
However, as life has shown, only the visible part of this sinister iceberg was destroyed in that war. The roots and the breeding ground remained, and today Nazism is once again rearing its head in Europe.
🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪 After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States and Western European countries <...> actively indulged revanchist sentiments in the newly formed States, especially in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, where today the whitewashing of Nazism has been elevated to the rank of State ideology. <...>
🇵🇱 In Poland the task of falsifying the history of World War II to suit the political situation is being actively pursued. The decisive contribution of the Soviet Union and the Red Army to the Victory over Hitler's Germany and the liberation of Europe from Nazism is denied.
Warsaw and the Baltic "troika" became the main driving forces behind anti-Russian initiatives by the collective West. <...>
The West is trying in every possible way to whitewash the darker chapters of its own past.
🇫🇷 In France, which was designated as one of the "victors" after the war, significantly more Frenchmen fought on the side of the German army than participated in the Resistance and fought on the side of the Allied forces. <...>
🇫🇮 In Finland, the country's participation in the Great Patriotic War as an ally of Nazi Germany is portrayed in muted terms. <...>
🇧🇪 In Belgium there is a tendency to hush up the fact that during the years of fascist occupation, Belgians actively joined the ranks of collaborators. <...>
🇮🇹 Despite the fact that Italy's current 1947 Constitution prohibits the re‑establishment of the fascist party in any form, the ideas of anti-fascism were gradually eroded in the post-war period, and Italians' attitude towards the period of Benito Mussolini's dictatorship is far from unequivocally negative. <...>
🇬🇧 In the United Kingdom, there is an established practice of juggling the concepts of "Nazism" and "Fascism" for opportunistic interests – to describe any "undesirable" phenomena in the country or on the international stage, or to characterize public and political figures. <...>
🇩🇪 The desire to turn a blind eye to its Nazi past is already becoming commonplace in modern Germany as well. Active attempts are being made in various forms to blur this "burden."
The strengthening of Russia's position in international affairs became a consolidating factor for European countries around the goal of inflicting maximum damage on our country's authority. And the Special Military Operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine and to protect the civilian population of Donbass became the trigger for a massive Russophobic information attack. <...>
❗️ The European bureaucracy nurtured the Nazi regime in Kiev in order to unite Europe under racist and Nazi banners for a war against Russia. The explicit ignoring of gross human rights violations in Ukraine is evidence of the European Union's indulgence of neo-Nazi ideas. <...>
☝️ Russia, as the country that suffered the most from the horrors of World War II and the Great Patriotic War, and that bore immense sacrifices to restore peace on the continent, will never allow the lessons of the past to be forgotten. <...>
A key priority for Russia remains the preservation of the memory of the genocide committed against the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War. <...>
☝️ For the sake of our shared future, everything must be done to prevent the rehabilitation of Nazism and the glorification of Nazi criminals, so that the people of Europe are never again forced to ask, “For whom the bell tolls?”, fully understanding what the answer will be if this mission fails.
post.reposted:Russian MFA 🇷🇺
21.04.202521:39
🕯 Russia has received the news of the passing of Pope Francis with profound sorrow.
The late pontiff will be remembered as an eminent religious and global leader, a champion of humanist ideals and moral principles in international affairs, whose unwavering dedication to peace and justice earned him the well-deserved respect of hundreds of millions – both Catholics and followers of other faiths.
During his pontificate, Russia and the Holy See consistently advanced constructive dialogue, intensifying joint efforts to safeguard traditional spiritual and ethical values and to forge a just world order ensuring harmonious and equitable coexistence among all nations and peoples.
Russia trusts that Pope Francis’ spiritual legacy will guide his successors who share his commitment to reinforcing global peace, security, and stability.
Russia extends its deepest condolences to the Holy See and to every Catholic holding the memory of Francis in their hearts.
The late pontiff will be remembered as an eminent religious and global leader, a champion of humanist ideals and moral principles in international affairs, whose unwavering dedication to peace and justice earned him the well-deserved respect of hundreds of millions – both Catholics and followers of other faiths.
During his pontificate, Russia and the Holy See consistently advanced constructive dialogue, intensifying joint efforts to safeguard traditional spiritual and ethical values and to forge a just world order ensuring harmonious and equitable coexistence among all nations and peoples.
Russia trusts that Pope Francis’ spiritual legacy will guide his successors who share his commitment to reinforcing global peace, security, and stability.
Russia extends its deepest condolences to the Holy See and to every Catholic holding the memory of Francis in their hearts.
post.reposted:МИД России 🇷🇺
20.04.202521:58
#ПесниПобеды
🎖 В преддверии 80-летия Победы советского народа в Великой Отечественной войне мы вспоминаем Песни Победы — легендарную музыку военных лет, ставшей путеводной звездой для целого поколения советских людей от мала до велика — всех тех, кто и на передовой, и в тылу приближали общую Победу над нацизмом.
Песни Победы стали верным товарищем, союзником советских воинов, их грозным оружием в борьбе с врагом, не позволявшим агрессору сломить дух защитников нашей Родины. Фронтовая музыка помогала красноармейцам преодолевать тяготы и лишения, дарила надежду и вселяла веру в скорую Победу.
***
▪️ Вероломное нападение гитлеровской Германии на СССР 22 июня 1941 года — страшная дата в истории нашей страны, оставившая глубокий шрам в памяти целых поколений. Миллионы людей, вставших на защиту Отечества в тот роковой день, шли на смертный бой, музыкальным символом, воплощением которого стала легендарная песня «Священная война» за авторством Александра Васильевича Александрова.
«Песня, сражающаяся за жизнь» — так окрестили современники «Священную войну» — самую суровую и яркую музыкальную композицию, служившую всенародным гимном борьбы с нацистскими захватчиками.
🎶 Текст песни #СвященнаяВойна основан на стихотворении Василия Лебедева-Кумача с одноимённым названием. Лирическое произведение было опубликовано на второй день войны, 24 июня 1941 года, на страницах всесоюзных газет «Известия» и «Красная звезда». На стихотворение обратил внимание Александров, руководивший на тот момент Краснознамённым ансамблем песни и пляски Красной армии. Композитор написал к тексту «Священной войны» музыку, ставшую бессмертной.
Уже 26 июня, на четвёртые сутки ожесточённых боёв с фашистами, «Священная война» прозвучала на Белорусском вокзале, откуда на передовую отправлялись красноармейцы.
С октября 1941 года и на протяжении всей войны композиция исполнялась по всесоюзному радио СССР каждое утро в 6:00 после боя курантов. Призыв «Вставай, страна огромная…» прозвучал в каждом доме огромной страны, вдохновил на боевые и трудовые подвиги целое поколение будущих победителей.
#Победа80
🎖 В преддверии 80-летия Победы советского народа в Великой Отечественной войне мы вспоминаем Песни Победы — легендарную музыку военных лет, ставшей путеводной звездой для целого поколения советских людей от мала до велика — всех тех, кто и на передовой, и в тылу приближали общую Победу над нацизмом.
Песни Победы стали верным товарищем, союзником советских воинов, их грозным оружием в борьбе с врагом, не позволявшим агрессору сломить дух защитников нашей Родины. Фронтовая музыка помогала красноармейцам преодолевать тяготы и лишения, дарила надежду и вселяла веру в скорую Победу.
***
▪️ Вероломное нападение гитлеровской Германии на СССР 22 июня 1941 года — страшная дата в истории нашей страны, оставившая глубокий шрам в памяти целых поколений. Миллионы людей, вставших на защиту Отечества в тот роковой день, шли на смертный бой, музыкальным символом, воплощением которого стала легендарная песня «Священная война» за авторством Александра Васильевича Александрова.
«Песня, сражающаяся за жизнь» — так окрестили современники «Священную войну» — самую суровую и яркую музыкальную композицию, служившую всенародным гимном борьбы с нацистскими захватчиками.
🎶 Текст песни #СвященнаяВойна основан на стихотворении Василия Лебедева-Кумача с одноимённым названием. Лирическое произведение было опубликовано на второй день войны, 24 июня 1941 года, на страницах всесоюзных газет «Известия» и «Красная звезда». На стихотворение обратил внимание Александров, руководивший на тот момент Краснознамённым ансамблем песни и пляски Красной армии. Композитор написал к тексту «Священной войны» музыку, ставшую бессмертной.
Уже 26 июня, на четвёртые сутки ожесточённых боёв с фашистами, «Священная война» прозвучала на Белорусском вокзале, откуда на передовую отправлялись красноармейцы.
С октября 1941 года и на протяжении всей войны композиция исполнялась по всесоюзному радио СССР каждое утро в 6:00 после боя курантов. Призыв «Вставай, страна огромная…» прозвучал в каждом доме огромной страны, вдохновил на боевые и трудовые подвиги целое поколение будущих победителей.
#Победа80
20.04.202504:50
✝️ Paschal Message of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill
His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus’, delivered his traditional Easter message to archpastors, pastors, monastics, and all faithful children of the Russian Orthodox Church.
With these life-affirming words, the Patriarch greeted believers, calling on them to stand firm in faith, grow in hope, and live with love grounded in the Resurrection — the foundation of eternal life.
Quoting St. Nicholas of Serbia, Patriarch Kirill reminded us:
The message emphasizes that Easter is not only a remembrance of a sacred event, but a present, living reality — a triumph over sin and death. The faithful are called to bear witness to this Light through works of mercy, steadfast prayer, and loyalty to the Church.
TRULY, CHRIST IS RISEN!
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His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus’, delivered his traditional Easter message to archpastors, pastors, monastics, and all faithful children of the Russian Orthodox Church.
CHRIST IS RISEN!
With these life-affirming words, the Patriarch greeted believers, calling on them to stand firm in faith, grow in hope, and live with love grounded in the Resurrection — the foundation of eternal life.
Quoting St. Nicholas of Serbia, Patriarch Kirill reminded us:
“Christ’s victory is like the sun, shedding its bright rays on all who stand beneath it.”
The message emphasizes that Easter is not only a remembrance of a sacred event, but a present, living reality — a triumph over sin and death. The faithful are called to bear witness to this Light through works of mercy, steadfast prayer, and loyalty to the Church.
TRULY, CHRIST IS RISEN!
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26.04.202520:53
🇷🇺 Историко-патриотическая игра «Великая Отечественная Война. 80 лет Великому Подвигу Народа» в Посольстве России в Канаде.
2⃣6⃣ апреля в рамках празднования 80-летия Победы на базе Посольства прошла историко-патриотическая игра для детей, посвящённая Великой Отечественной войне.
👧🧒 Участники проявили живую заинтересованность, внимательность и стремление узнать больше о героических страницах истории. Вопросы о ключевых событиях, сражениях и героях Великой Победы вызвали настоящий интерес и живое обсуждение.
❗️Мероприятие стало не только проверкой знаний, но и важным шагом в воспитании уважения к истории и гордости за подвиг предков.
🕊️ Память о Великой Победе живёт в сердцах новых поколений!
#Победа80
2⃣6⃣ апреля в рамках празднования 80-летия Победы на базе Посольства прошла историко-патриотическая игра для детей, посвящённая Великой Отечественной войне.
👧🧒 Участники проявили живую заинтересованность, внимательность и стремление узнать больше о героических страницах истории. Вопросы о ключевых событиях, сражениях и героях Великой Победы вызвали настоящий интерес и живое обсуждение.
❗️Мероприятие стало не только проверкой знаний, но и важным шагом в воспитании уважения к истории и гордости за подвиг предков.
🕊️ Память о Великой Победе живёт в сердцах новых поколений!
#Победа80
25.04.202518:53
2️⃣5️⃣ апреля в Посольстве России в Канаде прошла акция «Диктант Победы».
📚 Участниками стали дипломаты, представители соотечественников, студенты и молодежь — все, кто бережно хранит память о великом подвиге народа в годы Великой Отечественной войны.
✍️ Проверка знаний о ключевых сражениях, героях и событиях войны стала символом уважения к истории и стремления сохранить правду о Победе.
💬 Посол России в Канаде Олег Степанов подчеркнул:
🕊 Акция ещё раз напомнила: память о Победе — живая, она объединяет поколения и укрепляет чувство ответственности за сохранение исторической правды.
#Победа80 #ДиктантПобеды
📚 Участниками стали дипломаты, представители соотечественников, студенты и молодежь — все, кто бережно хранит память о великом подвиге народа в годы Великой Отечественной войны.
✍️ Проверка знаний о ключевых сражениях, героях и событиях войны стала символом уважения к истории и стремления сохранить правду о Победе.
💬 Посол России в Канаде Олег Степанов подчеркнул:
Диктант Победы особенно важен в контексте 80-летия Великой Победы. Каждый эрудированный человек должен знать историю, особенно такого великого события, как Победа в Великой Отечественной войне.
🕊 Акция ещё раз напомнила: память о Победе — живая, она объединяет поколения и укрепляет чувство ответственности за сохранение исторической правды.
#Победа80 #ДиктантПобеды
post.reposted:МИД России 🇷🇺
24.04.202518:55
#ПреступленияКиевскогоРежима
🎥 Токсичная война Украины — документальный фильм RT DOC.
Синопсис: В фильме-расследовании военные документалисты RT представляют доказательства систематического и массового применения киевским режимом химических веществ против мирного населения, что является грубым нарушением Конвенции о запрещении химического оружия.
В зоне СВО российскими военными зафиксировано свыше 400 случаев использования украинскими вооружёнными формированиями отравляющих веществ и токсичных химикатов.
На позициях ВСУ были найдены лаборатории, дроны и отравляющие агенты, предназначенные для распыления над жилыми районами и позициями российских войск.
Некоторые выжившие свидетели рассказывают о том, как после воздействия неизвестного смертоносного вещества они были парализованы, и как украинские военные приходили на место проведения «операции» не для оказания помощи, а чтобы удостовериться, что эксперимент на живых людях прошёл успешно.
📺 Смотрите документальный фильм, чтобы узнать подробности применения киевским режимом запрещённого химоружия, понять, кто покрывает эти преступления и услышать истории выживших, ставших жертвами чудовищных опытов украинских неонацистов.
🎥 Токсичная война Украины — документальный фильм RT DOC.
Синопсис: В фильме-расследовании военные документалисты RT представляют доказательства систематического и массового применения киевским режимом химических веществ против мирного населения, что является грубым нарушением Конвенции о запрещении химического оружия.
В зоне СВО российскими военными зафиксировано свыше 400 случаев использования украинскими вооружёнными формированиями отравляющих веществ и токсичных химикатов.
На позициях ВСУ были найдены лаборатории, дроны и отравляющие агенты, предназначенные для распыления над жилыми районами и позициями российских войск.
Некоторые выжившие свидетели рассказывают о том, как после воздействия неизвестного смертоносного вещества они были парализованы, и как украинские военные приходили на место проведения «операции» не для оказания помощи, а чтобы удостовериться, что эксперимент на живых людях прошёл успешно.
📺 Смотрите документальный фильм, чтобы узнать подробности применения киевским режимом запрещённого химоружия, понять, кто покрывает эти преступления и услышать истории выживших, ставших жертвами чудовищных опытов украинских неонацистов.
post.reposted:Russian MFA 🇷🇺
21.04.202519:11
✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent condolences to Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, following the death of Pope Francis.
✍️ The message reads, in part:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
Pope Francis was held in great respect internationally as a devoted servant of the Christian faith, a wise religious leader and statesperson, and a consistent defender of the high values of humanism and justice.
Throughout the years of his pontificate, Pope Francis actively promoted the dialogue between Russian Orthodox and the Roman Catholic churches, as well as constructive interaction between Russia and the Holy See.
I had many opportunities to converse with this outstanding man, and I will forever cherish his memory.
In this sad hour, I would like to convey my words of sympathy and support to you and the entire Catholic clergy
✍️ The message reads, in part:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
Pope Francis was held in great respect internationally as a devoted servant of the Christian faith, a wise religious leader and statesperson, and a consistent defender of the high values of humanism and justice.
Throughout the years of his pontificate, Pope Francis actively promoted the dialogue between Russian Orthodox and the Roman Catholic churches, as well as constructive interaction between Russia and the Holy See.
I had many opportunities to converse with this outstanding man, and I will forever cherish his memory.
In this sad hour, I would like to convey my words of sympathy and support to you and the entire Catholic clergy
20.04.202515:42
☦ Христос Воскресе!
20.04.202504:49
✝️ Пасхальное послание Святейшего Патриарха Кирилла
Святейший Патриарх Московский и всея Руси Кирилл обратился к архипастырям, пастырям, монашествующим и всем верным чадам Русской Православной Церкви с традиционным посланием по случаю праздника Святой Пасхи.
Этими словами Патриарх Кирилл приветствовал всех верующих, призвав хранить веру, укрепляться в надежде и являть миру любовь, основанную на силе Воскресения Христова — источника вечной жизни и света.
В послании отмечается, что Пасха — это не просто воспоминание об историческом событии, но живое переживание победы над злом, грехом и смертью. Патриарх призвал всех свидетельствовать о Свете Христовом добрыми делами, верностью Церкви и молитвой.
ВОИСТИНУ ВОСКРЕСЕ ХРИСТОС!
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Святейший Патриарх Московский и всея Руси Кирилл обратился к архипастырям, пастырям, монашествующим и всем верным чадам Русской Православной Церкви с традиционным посланием по случаю праздника Святой Пасхи.
ХРИСТОС ВОСКРЕСЕ!
Этими словами Патриарх Кирилл приветствовал всех верующих, призвав хранить веру, укрепляться в надежде и являть миру любовь, основанную на силе Воскресения Христова — источника вечной жизни и света.
«Победа Христова — как солнце, изливающее светлые лучи на всех тех, кто стоит под ним».
В послании отмечается, что Пасха — это не просто воспоминание об историческом событии, но живое переживание победы над злом, грехом и смертью. Патриарх призвал всех свидетельствовать о Свете Христовом добрыми делами, верностью Церкви и молитвой.
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