Russia 🇷🇺

🇷🇺 Happy #RussiaDay, Dear All! 💬 Love you, O Russia mine, Like a song's own word, The forests, rivers, endless fields. Love all that heart's embrace By one vast and timeless name: #Русь. #Russia1Love #RussiaDay2026

🎉 #HappyBirthday to Russian actor Viktor #Sukhorukov — today the Legend turns 7️⃣5️⃣ 👏 🎬 His play of Vitya Bagrov — elder bro in iconic #Brother & #Brother2 films — will always be in our hearts Some roles make actors great Others — create nation's cultural identity

#OTD in 1919, world-famous gun designer Mikhail #Kalashnikov was born. 🌍 His rifle became a symbol of the fight for independence. It even made it onto the flags of several countries. Today, the Kalashnikov gun serves in the armies of 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ nations.

🏅 #OTD in 1933, Ivan #Bunin became the first Russian writer to win the @NobelPrize in Literature. A master of prose, he captured love & passion in what became known as “Bunin brocade”. #DYK❓ He also gave away around 120,000 francs from his prize money to people in need.

9️⃣0️⃣ years ago, the Soviet chess legend Mikhail 'Misha' #Tal was born • 8th World Champion • x6 USSR Chess Champion • 95 consecutive win streak ♟ He dazzled fans with his ferocious attacking style, fearless sacrifices & appetite for high risk & reward plays

🏛 Nov 8, 1945 — the day of Russia's #StateHermitage reborn after #WW2 @hermitage_eng opened doors having survived Nazis’ siege of #Leningrad Despite Hitler’s plans to ruin the city & our cultural treasures, #Hermitage endured The triumph of art & culture over evil of Nazism

One beam down — 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ to go! A 700-tonne, 32.6-metre reinforced concrete beam has been test-installed on the Moscow–St Petersburg high-speed railway. 💪 32,000 specialists and 11,000 machines are already shaping Russia’s first high-speed line.

🚀 #OTD in 1929, the first Soviet planetarium in opened in Moscow. 1️⃣3️⃣th in the world with many more to come. Its 25-metre dome brought the wonders of the universe closer to the people, inspiring generations to explore the stars!

🎨 #OTD in 1894, pioneering Soviet designer Varvara #Stepanova (aka Varst) was born. She brought avant-garde art into everyday life through bold geometric fashion designs. 🌍 First shown in Berlin in 1922, her legacy lives on in #MoMA's online collection, with 6️⃣3️⃣ works.

⛪️ #OTD in 1993, a renovated Kazan Cathedral reopened on Moscow’s #RedSquare. Architect Pyotr #Baranovsky’s preserved drawings and measurements helped recreate the 1️⃣7️⃣th-century landmark. ✨A piece of history & place of faith brought back to life!

We are all #Russia! 🇷🇺 And Russia is in our hearts! ❤️ Happy #UnityDay!

🚀🐶 #OTD in 1957, the Soviet spacecraft #Sputnik2 was launched into orbit, carrying #Laika the space traveller aboard. Her historic mission paved the way for space exploration. 🕯 Laika will forever remain in history and in our hearts!

🖋 #OTD 1️⃣3️⃣9️⃣ years ago beloved Soviet author Samuil #Marshak was born His exciting storytelling inspired by human wisdom is just a national treasure ✨ 📚 Iconic masterpieces he created — preachy #CatHouse aka #KoshkinDom & #NewYear tale #TwelveMonths — are #MustRead for kids

⛸ Russia’s figure skating legend Evgeni #Plushenko turns 4️⃣4️⃣ today! He won medals at FOUR consecutive Winter Olympics – from 2002 to 2014! ❄️ 4× Olympic medallist 🏆 3× World Champion 👑 7× European Champion 🇷🇺 10× Russian Champion

🌟 #OTD in 1938, the first women were titled Heroes of the Soviet Union: 🎖 Valentina Grizodubova 🎖 Polina Osipenko 🎖 Marina Raskova ✈️ The honor followed their record-breaking nonstop Moscow–Far East flight aboard Rodina: 5,908 km in 26 h 29 min. #GirlsPower

👑 #OTD in 1721 Tsar Peter I was bestowed title All-Russian Emperor. A landmark moment in #RussianHistory — our country became Empire & Great Power. Ever since, Russia's been a major player of world politics standing up for what is right & fighting against Nazism & colonialism.

💃🔥 Welcome to Russia, @ghettokidstfug! Who said summits are all business? They’ve brought the moves, authentic African vibes & lots of good energy to the #RussiaAfrica Summit. Moscow’s sunny autumn days just got a whole lot hotter 🌍☀️ Dancing unites!

👵👴 Not everyone gets lucky enough to have a Russian #Babushka & #Dedushka! This rare collector’s edition comes with homemade jam (#varenye), knitted socks, endless wisdom and enough food to feed the whole neighbourhood. ❤️ Happy Grandparents’ Day!

🎬 On October 27, 1944, Soviet and Russian actor Nikolai #Karachentsov was born. 🎭 A star of stage and screen, he appeared in over 140 films and became renowned for his roles in Soviet rock operas. 🌟 A true legend of Russian performing arts 👉 shorturl.at/L66pC

🎭#OTD in 1824, Moscow’s Maly ("Small") Theatre opened its doors. A cornerstone of Russian drama, it became associated with #Ostrovsky, whose plays shaped its artistic identity. ✨ For over 200 years it has been a centre for traditional interpretations of classical plays.

🎶 #OTD in 1926, renowned soprano Galina #Vishnevskaya, People's Artist of the #USSR, was born. 🌟 She became a soloist of @BolshoiOfficial at 25 without classical training. #DYK ❓She performed 30+ leading roles. 🎧 Discover her unforgettable voice!