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Russian picture dictionary: CONCERT – КОНЦЕРТ Learning Russian is complicated! So, to make it easier, let’s visualize some words related to a music concert or festival. Listen and practice how they are pronounced! Сцена – stage Музыканты – musicians Певица – singer (female) Барабаны – drums Гитара – guitar Цветы – flowers Зрители – spectators Шарики – balloons Салют – fireworks 🔔 Gateway to Russia

Don’t wait for a fishing day to show off your new knowledge! 🔔 Gateway to Russia

Checkers are ours! What? Yes! And here are some other board games people used to play – and still play – in our country. 🔔 Gateway to Russia

🌊 Kirill spent 26 days kayaking alone across 500 kilometers of the Sea of Okhotsk, facing strong winds, rough waves and the unpredictable weather of Russia's Far East. Video by: https://vk.com/travelerdv 🔔 Gateway to Russia

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We at ‘Gateway to Russia’ wanted to compare views of Russia – from within and from outside! So recently, we asked both our foreign and Russian-speaking readers the following: Who/What do you think is the most famous Russian … ? 1) writer 2) musician 3) artist 4) city 5) artifact, souvenir or item And here are the results!  🔔 Gateway to Russia

Thanks to the warm monsoon climate, these woods are bursting with over 400 species of edible mushrooms. Searching for vibrant boletus and crunchy milk caps in absolute silence feels like a deep meditation. Mother Nature is incredibly generous here, ensuring a massive harvest for everyone! Video by: @amur_travel 🔔 Gateway to Russia

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These PHOTOS of Dagestan won the prestigious ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ 👍 At the age of 33, Damir Faizulin decided to leave professional wrestling and take up photography. His mentor was well-known Pskov documentary photographer Dmitry Markov.  Seven years later, the very first competition Faizulin entered brought him a win. The ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ was bestowed upon him for his series of photographs called ‘Preserving Nature as Preserving Ourselves’, all taken in the Republic of Dagestan. 📍 The jury noted the poetic visual language that “delicately offers a multifaceted view of the issue of preserving natural landscapes”. Take a peek at part of this incredible collection! 📷 Damir Faizulin/LOBA 2026

Kabardino-Balkaria in 3 Russian words Mountains cover more than half of Kabardino-Balkaria. Six of Russia’s highest peaks are located there. Here are three of its main symbols. 1️⃣ ЭЛЬБРУС (Elbrus) ‘The Eternal Mountain’, ‘The Lord of Spirits’, ‘Mountain of Happiness’ – these are the names the peoples of the Caucasus give to Elbrus. This 5,642-meter stratovolcano on the border between the Kabardino-Balkarian and Karachay-Cherkess republics is the highest mountain peak in both Russia and Europe! 2️⃣ КАБАРДИНСКАЯ ЛОШАДЬ (Kabardian Horse) This is one of Russia's finest horse breeds. These sturdy, hardy and easily trainable animals are known for their robust health; they recover quickly from strenuous exertion and thrive in harsh conditions. 3️⃣ ХЫЧИН (Khychin) Anyone visiting Kabardino-Balkaria simply must try ‘khychin’ – a very thin, round flatbread generously brushed with butter. Potato and cheese are the most common fillings, though there are versions with meat, herbs and cottage cheese. 🔔 Gateway to Russia

A student from China: 'I want to meet a bear on the street!' 🐻 Wei is a third-year student at the Financial University in Moscow and has also been studying Russian for three years. He came to Russia to find a job, which is much more difficult to do in China, he says. And to improve his Russian level, Wei graduated from the Pushkin Institute's Summer School (https://t.me/pushkininstitute). 🔔 Gateway to Russia

Ever dreamed of crossing Russia by train? The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world — and you don’t need a tour operator to do it. Our guide covers the best season, direct trains, ticket booking, and the classic stopover route from Moscow to Vladivostok. Save this for your future adventure. 🧭 🔔 Gateway to Russia

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Moscow’s robotic dogs have officially passed their field exams with flying colors. The cyber-pets proved highly effective at spotting violations where traditional cameras can't see. Get ready, because these sci-fi protectors are launching permanent patrols in the smart district very soon! Video by: @sber_city 🔔 Gateway to Russia

When the "fiery serpent" arrives, what were "Russian zombies" like, and other chilling tales from Slavic folklore? 👻👻👻 🔔 Gateway to Russia

Quiz time! 🧘🏼‍♀️ How many words with the letter ‘Й’ do you know? Tell me in the comments! #russianclasses 🔔 Gateway to Russia

🏛️ Magnificent architecture, a vast open square and the iconic Alexander Column showcase the timeless beauty of St. Petersburg. Video by: https://www.instagram.com/andrei_mikhailov 🔔 Gateway to Russia

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