❗️Registration is now open for all applicants who wish to study in Russian higher educational institutions in 2026/2027 academic year under the Russian Government Scholarship programme.
Russian higher educational institutions offer studies in the Russian and English languages depending on the chosen programme. Programmes taught in the Russian language require a one year preparatory course related to the field of study included in the scholarship.
The application campaign runs from 15 October 2025 to 15 January 2026 on the website “Education in Russia”. No extension of the deadline!
Read more 👉 https://russianembassyza.mid.ru/en/russia/education_in_russia/
More details are coming soon. Do not miss your chance!
#StudyinRussia #EducationinRussia #RussianScholarships
Russian higher educational institutions offer studies in the Russian and English languages depending on the chosen programme. Programmes taught in the Russian language require a one year preparatory course related to the field of study included in the scholarship.
The application campaign runs from 15 October 2025 to 15 January 2026 on the website “Education in Russia”. No extension of the deadline!
Read more 👉 https://russianembassyza.mid.ru/en/russia/education_in_russia/
More details are coming soon. Do not miss your chance!
#StudyinRussia #EducationinRussia #RussianScholarships
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#EmbassyComment
❗️We have taken note of ongoing discussions in Western media – regrettably echoed by some South African outlets – regarding the possible use of frozen Russian assets to fund the military needs of the Kiev regime. Calls for such measures are growing louder, despite their clear illegality.
☝️ We wish to reiterate that any attempt to confiscate or exploit Russia’s sovereign reserves is a violation of the international law.
These actions breach the UN Charter and the 2004 UN Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property, which specifically protects central bank assets. As President Vladimir Putin has stated, such expropriation is nothing short of theft.
Since 2022, the European Union and its allies have illegally withheld Russian sovereign funds. In 2025 alone, €8 billion in anticipated income from these assets was transferred to Kiev, with further disbursements planned. These transfers are now being linked to Ukraine’s debt servicing to the G7.
This creates a dangerous precedent for any country pursuing an independent policy. It undermines property rights, threatens global financial stability, and places at risk the assets of many Global South countries already suffering under exploitative European neocolonial policies.
It is evident that, if the EU proceeds with the seizure of Russian assets, the consequences for the global financial system would be highly negative.
In accordance with the principle of reciprocity, any attempt by the European Union to appropriate our property will be met with a firm response. Russia possesses a sufficient arsenal of countermeasures and the capability to undertake appropriate reciprocal political and economic action.
❗️We have taken note of ongoing discussions in Western media – regrettably echoed by some South African outlets – regarding the possible use of frozen Russian assets to fund the military needs of the Kiev regime. Calls for such measures are growing louder, despite their clear illegality.
☝️ We wish to reiterate that any attempt to confiscate or exploit Russia’s sovereign reserves is a violation of the international law.
These actions breach the UN Charter and the 2004 UN Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property, which specifically protects central bank assets. As President Vladimir Putin has stated, such expropriation is nothing short of theft.
Since 2022, the European Union and its allies have illegally withheld Russian sovereign funds. In 2025 alone, €8 billion in anticipated income from these assets was transferred to Kiev, with further disbursements planned. These transfers are now being linked to Ukraine’s debt servicing to the G7.
This creates a dangerous precedent for any country pursuing an independent policy. It undermines property rights, threatens global financial stability, and places at risk the assets of many Global South countries already suffering under exploitative European neocolonial policies.
It is evident that, if the EU proceeds with the seizure of Russian assets, the consequences for the global financial system would be highly negative.
In accordance with the principle of reciprocity, any attempt by the European Union to appropriate our property will be met with a firm response. Russia possesses a sufficient arsenal of countermeasures and the capability to undertake appropriate reciprocal political and economic action.
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⭐️ Today marks 80th Anniversary of the United Nations – on 24 October 1945 the UN Charter took effect
8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, the UN Charter came into force, signed on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco at the final session of the United Nations. Same year the Charter was ratified, marking the official birth of the UN.
🎙 From Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov’s video message to participants of a solemn meeting dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations:
🇷🇺 Russia advocates an approach that implies greater role and weight of the Global South and the Global East in the UN bodies, including the Security Council which is the most important of them.
#UN80
8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, the UN Charter came into force, signed on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco at the final session of the United Nations. Same year the Charter was ratified, marking the official birth of the UN.
🎙 From Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov’s video message to participants of a solemn meeting dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations:
“Eight decades later, we can safely say that this global organisation created following the most horrific of wars fulfilled its crucial mission and saved the world from another devastating conflict of global proportions. Moreover, the UN has demonstrated a remarkable resilience amid the differences setting the world’s leading powers apart.
Although the Organisation is facing a crisis in its attempts to maintain international peace and security, I choose not to be entirely pessimistic as we mark this anniversary. The ongoing restructuring of the global economy and politics towards multipolarity, the growing influence of the World Majority, and the steady increase in the number of the countries that recognise the value of state sovereignty and the importance of protecting it from neocolonial encroachment inspire hope that things will gradually improve over time.”
🇷🇺 Russia advocates an approach that implies greater role and weight of the Global South and the Global East in the UN bodies, including the Security Council which is the most important of them.
#UN80
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⚡ Выставка «Солидарность в борьбе против апартеида: Советский Союз и национально-освободительные движения юга Африки» открылась 23 октября 2025 года в здании имени Альберта Лутули (Chief Albert Luthuli House) при участии руководства АНК, Посольства России в Южно-Африканской Республике и членов дипломатического корпуса.
Экспозиция является частью масштабного проекта, реализуемого под кураторством Российского государственного гуманитарного университета (#РГГУ). Впервые выставка, посвящённая вкладу СССР в освободительную борьбу народов Африки, была открыта в Зимбабве в 2024 году, а недавно — в сентябре 2025 года — представлена в Музее Роббен-Айленд в Кейптауне.
🎙 Посол России в ЮАР Роман Амбаров выступил с приветственным словом, подчеркнув традиционно дружеские связи между Москвой и Африканским национальным конгрессом.
Он напомнил слова Президента Владимира Путина о том, что сохранение исторической памяти – это не просто дань уважения подвигам наших народов, но и гарантия суверенитета и независимости страны.
Экспозиция является частью масштабного проекта, реализуемого под кураторством Российского государственного гуманитарного университета (#РГГУ). Впервые выставка, посвящённая вкладу СССР в освободительную борьбу народов Африки, была открыта в Зимбабве в 2024 году, а недавно — в сентябре 2025 года — представлена в Музее Роббен-Айленд в Кейптауне.
🎙 Посол России в ЮАР Роман Амбаров выступил с приветственным словом, подчеркнув традиционно дружеские связи между Москвой и Африканским национальным конгрессом.
«Отношения Москвы с АНК насчитывают почти 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ лет. Президент АНК Джозиа Гумеде посетил СССР в ноябре 1927 года, когда отмечалось 10-летие Октябрьской революции. С тех пор это история непоколебимой дружбы.
Эти узы особенно окрепли в годы апартеида, когда советский народ протянул руку помощи южноафриканским братьям и сёстрам», – отметил Роман Амбаров.
Он напомнил слова Президента Владимира Путина о том, что сохранение исторической памяти – это не просто дань уважения подвигам наших народов, но и гарантия суверенитета и независимости страны.
«Ведь если мы перестанем напоминать нашим детям и самим себе о том, чего достигли наши отцы и матери, кто-то другой с коварными намерениями перепишет историю в своих интересах», – подчеркнул Посол.
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⚡ The exhibition “Solidarity in Struggle Against Apartheid: Soviet Union and Southern African National Liberation Movements” opened on 23 October 2025 at Chief Albert Luthuli House, with the leadership of the ANC, Russian Embassy in South Africa and members of the diplomatic corps in attendance.
The exhibition is part of a large-scale project curated by the Russian State University for the Humanities (#RSUH). For the first time, the exhibition dedicated to the USSR’s contribution to the liberation struggle of African nations was opened in Zimbabwe in 2024, and more recently – in September 2025 – was presented at the Robben Island Museum in Cape Town.
In the version of the exhibition presented at the Chief Albert Luthuli House, an extra information was included recognising comrades who studied in the former USSR but, due to historical circumstances, never received their certificates.
🎙 Ambassador Roman Ambarov delivered opening remarks, stressing traditionally friendly ties between Moscow and the African National Congress.
He reminded President Vladimir #Putin’s words that preserving historical memory was more than just a tribute to the sacrifices of our peoples – it was a guarantee of the country’s sovereignty and independence.
The exhibition is part of a large-scale project curated by the Russian State University for the Humanities (#RSUH). For the first time, the exhibition dedicated to the USSR’s contribution to the liberation struggle of African nations was opened in Zimbabwe in 2024, and more recently – in September 2025 – was presented at the Robben Island Museum in Cape Town.
In the version of the exhibition presented at the Chief Albert Luthuli House, an extra information was included recognising comrades who studied in the former USSR but, due to historical circumstances, never received their certificates.
🎙 Ambassador Roman Ambarov delivered opening remarks, stressing traditionally friendly ties between Moscow and the African National Congress.
“Moscow’s relations with the ANC have a history of almost 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ years. Its president Josiah Gumede came to USSR in November 1927 when the 10th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution was celebrated.
Since then, it was a story of unwavering friendship. These bonds got especially strong during the dark years of apartheid, when the Soviet people extended a helping hand to the South African brothers and sisters,” Roman Ambarov said.
He reminded President Vladimir #Putin’s words that preserving historical memory was more than just a tribute to the sacrifices of our peoples – it was a guarantee of the country’s sovereignty and independence.
“Because if we stop reminding our children and ourselves of what our fathers and mothers achieved, someone else with insidious motives will rewrite history according to their interests,” the Ambassador pointed out.
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🌟 90 years ago, on 24 October 1935, a five-pointed star first topped the Spasskaya Tower of the #MoscowKremlin.
The spires of the towers of the Moscow Kremlin were originally decorated with heraldic double-headed eagles. They were first hoisted on the #SpasskayaTower in the 1650s, and over time, these royal symbols were also installed on other tall travel towers, including the Nikolskaya, Troitskaya, and Borovitskaya.
The decision to replace the symbols of royal power with five-pointed stars was announced on 23 August 1935, and implemented two months later.
The original decorative stars approved by Joseph #Stalin and designed by theatre artist Fyodor Fyodorovsky were made of stainless steel and copper and decorated with gems like rock crystal and amethysts.
However, the initial brilliance of the stars was short-lived due to weather conditions and two years later the stars were replaced with new ones made of ruby glass which one can see there up to date.
#DiscoverRussia
The spires of the towers of the Moscow Kremlin were originally decorated with heraldic double-headed eagles. They were first hoisted on the #SpasskayaTower in the 1650s, and over time, these royal symbols were also installed on other tall travel towers, including the Nikolskaya, Troitskaya, and Borovitskaya.
The decision to replace the symbols of royal power with five-pointed stars was announced on 23 August 1935, and implemented two months later.
The original decorative stars approved by Joseph #Stalin and designed by theatre artist Fyodor Fyodorovsky were made of stainless steel and copper and decorated with gems like rock crystal and amethysts.
However, the initial brilliance of the stars was short-lived due to weather conditions and two years later the stars were replaced with new ones made of ruby glass which one can see there up to date.
#DiscoverRussia
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#Announcement
🗓 On October 29 – November 1, 2025 the Russia-Africa Raw Materials Dialogue will take place at Saint Petersburg Mining University named after Empress Catherine II.
This event builds on the initiatives launched by President Vladimir #Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov at the Second Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum (2023, St. Petersburg) and the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum (2024, Sochi).
The Dialogue will bring together key figures from relevant ministries, leading scientists, educators, and business leaders from Russia and African nations, including South Africa 🇿🇦
📄 Theme: “The Path to Development: Natural Resources and Human Capital as Pillars of Economic Sovereignty”
The forum aims to foster collaboration between governments, academia, and the private sector, focusing on overcoming current challenges, advancing regulatory practices, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and training highly skilled professionals for the mineral and raw materials sector.
🔗 Learn more: https://africa.spmi.ru/en/about
#RussiaAfrica
🗓 On October 29 – November 1, 2025 the Russia-Africa Raw Materials Dialogue will take place at Saint Petersburg Mining University named after Empress Catherine II.
This event builds on the initiatives launched by President Vladimir #Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov at the Second Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum (2023, St. Petersburg) and the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum (2024, Sochi).
The Dialogue will bring together key figures from relevant ministries, leading scientists, educators, and business leaders from Russia and African nations, including South Africa 🇿🇦
📄 Theme: “The Path to Development: Natural Resources and Human Capital as Pillars of Economic Sovereignty”
The forum aims to foster collaboration between governments, academia, and the private sector, focusing on overcoming current challenges, advancing regulatory practices, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and training highly skilled professionals for the mineral and raw materials sector.
🔗 Learn more: https://africa.spmi.ru/en/about
#RussiaAfrica
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#Opinion
South African multimedia journalist Anita Nkonki participated in Moscow Fashion Week and the BRICS Fashion Summit in Russia, sharing her impressions in her article “A Journey Through Fashion and Culture at Moscow Fashion Week”, published in IOL on 22 October 2025.
Key takeaways:
🔹 Experiencing Moscow Fashion Week and the BRICS Fashion Summit firsthand gave me a completely new perspective on the world and on fashion itself.
🔹 Moscow was breathtaking. The architecture, the history, and the stories behind every building reminded me of home in a way, where every corner holds meaning. The city welcomed us warmly. Locals were curious, inclusive, and, yes, ready for photos. Google Translate became our funny little lifeline!
🔹 At the BRICS Fashion Summit, the strong focus on collaboration among emerging economies highlighted how fashion can unite people and industries across borders. Seeing designers from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and beyond underscored the immense potential for South Africa to take a leading role in global creative conversations.
🔹 And of course, Moscow’s hospitality left a lasting impression. The city’s gastronomic richness made exploring its diverse restaurants an absolute delight.
Read in full 👉 https://shorturl.at/QQPzi
#SouthAfricansInRussia
South African multimedia journalist Anita Nkonki participated in Moscow Fashion Week and the BRICS Fashion Summit in Russia, sharing her impressions in her article “A Journey Through Fashion and Culture at Moscow Fashion Week”, published in IOL on 22 October 2025.
Key takeaways:
🔹 Experiencing Moscow Fashion Week and the BRICS Fashion Summit firsthand gave me a completely new perspective on the world and on fashion itself.
🔹 Moscow was breathtaking. The architecture, the history, and the stories behind every building reminded me of home in a way, where every corner holds meaning. The city welcomed us warmly. Locals were curious, inclusive, and, yes, ready for photos. Google Translate became our funny little lifeline!
🔹 At the BRICS Fashion Summit, the strong focus on collaboration among emerging economies highlighted how fashion can unite people and industries across borders. Seeing designers from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and beyond underscored the immense potential for South Africa to take a leading role in global creative conversations.
🔹 And of course, Moscow’s hospitality left a lasting impression. The city’s gastronomic richness made exploring its diverse restaurants an absolute delight.
Read in full 👉 https://shorturl.at/QQPzi
#SouthAfricansInRussia
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