📜 #OTD in 1860, Russian painter Isaac #Levitan was born. A master of lyrical “mood landscapes,” he elevated Russian nature painting with works like Above Eternal Peace & Golden Autumn. His art lives on in @Tretyakovgal & @rus_museum. 🌿🎨

⚡️ #EAEU and 🇮🇳 India are moving toward a Free Trade Agreement! Negotiators approved technical specs and discussed next steps. Talks aim to boost volumes & industrial ties via the North-South Corridor. #EurasianIntegration

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#Announcement. 📖 The International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO 2025) will be held in Sirius, Russia 🇷🇺, Nov 23–Dec 2, 2025! 🌍✨. For young scientists ≤15 y/o who want to test their knowledge to real-world problems. More info & registration 👉

🇷🇺🇱🇸 In Maseru, Ambassador of Russia Roman #Ambarov met with Lesotho’s FM Lejone #Mpotjoane to discuss traditionally friendly bilateral ties, cooperation in economy, higher education & interaction within the UN and #RussiaAfrica Partnership Forum. #RussiaLesotho

🇷🇺🇱🇸 On 27 Aug 2025, Russian Ambassador Roman #Ambarov met with Lesotho’s Deputy PM Justice Nthomeng Majara to discuss boosti bilateral ties in trade, investment, culture & more. 🤝 Both Sides reaffirmed interest in strong political dialogue. #RussiaLesotho #RussiaAfrica

🇷🇺🇱🇸 On August 27, 2025, Russian Ambassador to South Africa Roman Ambarov presented his credentials to His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho. 💬 Ambassador #Ambarov:.“I believe that the ties between our countries will evolve into a stronger and more efficient partnership.

⚡️Take part in the #MGIMO International School Olympiad and earn your chance to study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities free of charge!. Learn details to participate 👉

📽 Today is #RussianCinemaDay – a celebration of visionary filmmakers like #Eisenstein & #Tarkovsky who shaped global cinema. In South Africa🇿🇦, the Russian Embassy hosts regular #RussianMovieNights – from classics to kids’ films!. Learn more 👇

#StopColonialism. ❗️In 1834 France invaded #Algeria, seizing land & oppressing locals. France’s repression killed 1.5 MILLION Algerians. Independence was won at colossal cost only in 1962. #NeverToBeForgotten

#StopColonialism. ❗️2025 marks 65 years since the UN Declaration that freed 750M from colonial rule. Yet its legacy still scars Africa, Asia & Latin America. Today @EmbassyofRussia launches a weekly series on colonialism’s history & impact. Stay tuned. #NeverToBeForgotten

🎖️ On Aug 26, 2025, Russia’s Ambassador to South Africa awarded Navy Chief Vice Admiral Monde Lobese the medal “For Strengthening Military Cooperation” — honoring his role in advancing #RussiaSouthAfrica defense ties. Read more 👉

🇷🇺🛹 From Aug 20–24, Russia hosted the Grand Final of #Kardo — a global street culture & sports comp! . 🏆 3,000+ participants joined in Stavropol, including teams from South Africa 🇿🇦. Next year will be even bigger. Stay tuned ✌️

🌍 Russian volunteers carried out major projects across Africa in summer 2025: a school in Kenya, clean water in Tanzania, and a shelter for street children in Ethiopia. Hundreds received medical help. Read more 👉 #RussiaHelps

⚡️Russia’s Children's Rights Commissioner continues reuniting families. Soon, 3 more kids will return to Ukraine. A young adult with disabilities also got support. 141 reunifications so far — with help from Qatar, ICRC & Russian authorities.

⚡️Comment by the Embassy of Russia in South Africa (August 25, 2025). The Embassy has taken note of the growing concerns around the Alabuga Start programme, triggered by the Bloomberg article. Many of the commentators were quick to accuse Russia of ‘human trafficking’ and

Just over the weekend, the Kiev regime showed its terrorist nature again👇. 🔻Volgograd: 3 injured incl. a child.🔻Bryansk: 12 y/o boy wounded.🔻Kherson: 10 y/o killed, 4 y/o & 4 adults injured.🔻Hospitals & schools targeted. #KievRegimeCrimes

👋 Meet #Yekaterinburg Metro — the smallest in Russia with just 1 line and 9 stations. Opened in 1991, it still moves 100K+ people daily. Rides take 20 min. 🌟 Highlights: gemstone walls, aviation-themed stations, one built into a building, and … you can pay with a smile.

🎉 Today marks the 267th anniversary of #Sechenov University, Russia’s oldest medical school! . Founded in 1758, it has shaped global medical leaders like #Pirogov. With 17,000+ students, including many from South Africa🇿🇦, its legacy in healthcare lives on. #StudyInRussia