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📜 #OTD, 3️⃣5️⃣4️⃣ years ago, Peter the Great (1672-1725) was born – the first Emperor of All Russia – an outstanding reformer and statesman who shaped the course of our country for centuries to come.
Peter was the first son of Tsar Alexey Romanov and his second wife Natalia Naryshkina. From an early age, the young Tsarevich was distinguished by a keen mind, curiosity and a thirst for practical knowledge: he eagerly mastered crafts, studied military affairs and learned foreign languages.
From an early age, Peter showed a particular fascination with military affairs above all else. For the Tsarevich’s games, a “toy army” was formed from among his peers. Over time, these childhood pursuits grew into a true school of military training: it was from these “toy regiments” that Peter’s famous reformed army emerged, while the troops themselves became elite Guards units – the Preobrazhensky and Semyonovsky regiments.
In 1682, after the death of Tsar Fyodor Romanov, ten-year-old Peter was proclaimed Tsar together with his elder brother Ivan V. However, he came to independent rule only in 1689 – after Tsarevna Sophia, who had served as regent for the young rulers for seven years, was removed from power.
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In spring 1697, Peter’s famous Grand Embassy set off for Western Europe, where it remained until summer 1698. Its task was to strengthen ties with European powers, seek allies for the future struggle against the Ottoman Empire and Sweden, study military, engineering and shipbuilding practices, invite foreign specialists into Russian service, and purchase the necessary weapons, equipment and goods.
The European experience left an indelible impression on the young Tsar. Upon returning to Russia, Peter launched a sweeping set of reforms aimed at strengthening the state, the army and the entire system of government.
Among the key reforms were:
• Military reform – the creation of a regular army and navy of a new type.
• Government reform – the establishment of the Senate, collegia and a new system of central government bodies.
• Church reform – the creation of the Holy Synod, which strengthened state control over church administration.
• Estate reform – the introduction of the Table of Ranks, which opened the way for advancement in state service not only by birth, but also by personal merit.
• Education reform – the opening of new schools, the development of technical and military education, and the invitation of foreign specialists.
• Calendar reform – from 1700, the New Year in Russia began to be celebrated on January 1.
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One of the defining trials of Peter’s era was the Northern War of 1700-1721. In its confrontation with Sweden, Russia secured access to the Baltic Sea, created a powerful fleet and established itself as one of Europe’s leading powers.
The outcome of the Great Northern War shifted the balance of power in Europe: Sweden permanently lost its former influence, while Russia gained reliable access to global trade routes. In 1721, after the conclusion of the Treaty of Nystad, Peter was proclaimed Emperor of All Russia, Father of the Fatherland and the Great.
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To this day, leading historians in Russia and abroad continue to discuss Peter's legacy, the change he has brought to Russia.
☝️ One thing remains beyond dispute: the scale of his personality and his impact on the course of Russia's history cannot be denied. It was under Peter the Great that our country made a historic leap forward, entering the ranks of the great powers.
👉 Moreover, without Peter the Great, there would have been no “northern capital of Russia” and one of the most beautiful cities in the world – St Petersburg – founded in 1703 and still bearing the sovereign’s name.
Peter was the first son of Tsar Alexey Romanov and his second wife Natalia Naryshkina. From an early age, the young Tsarevich was distinguished by a keen mind, curiosity and a thirst for practical knowledge: he eagerly mastered crafts, studied military affairs and learned foreign languages.
From an early age, Peter showed a particular fascination with military affairs above all else. For the Tsarevich’s games, a “toy army” was formed from among his peers. Over time, these childhood pursuits grew into a true school of military training: it was from these “toy regiments” that Peter’s famous reformed army emerged, while the troops themselves became elite Guards units – the Preobrazhensky and Semyonovsky regiments.
In 1682, after the death of Tsar Fyodor Romanov, ten-year-old Peter was proclaimed Tsar together with his elder brother Ivan V. However, he came to independent rule only in 1689 – after Tsarevna Sophia, who had served as regent for the young rulers for seven years, was removed from power.
***
In spring 1697, Peter’s famous Grand Embassy set off for Western Europe, where it remained until summer 1698. Its task was to strengthen ties with European powers, seek allies for the future struggle against the Ottoman Empire and Sweden, study military, engineering and shipbuilding practices, invite foreign specialists into Russian service, and purchase the necessary weapons, equipment and goods.
The European experience left an indelible impression on the young Tsar. Upon returning to Russia, Peter launched a sweeping set of reforms aimed at strengthening the state, the army and the entire system of government.
Among the key reforms were:
• Military reform – the creation of a regular army and navy of a new type.
• Government reform – the establishment of the Senate, collegia and a new system of central government bodies.
• Church reform – the creation of the Holy Synod, which strengthened state control over church administration.
• Estate reform – the introduction of the Table of Ranks, which opened the way for advancement in state service not only by birth, but also by personal merit.
• Education reform – the opening of new schools, the development of technical and military education, and the invitation of foreign specialists.
• Calendar reform – from 1700, the New Year in Russia began to be celebrated on January 1.
***
One of the defining trials of Peter’s era was the Northern War of 1700-1721. In its confrontation with Sweden, Russia secured access to the Baltic Sea, created a powerful fleet and established itself as one of Europe’s leading powers.
The outcome of the Great Northern War shifted the balance of power in Europe: Sweden permanently lost its former influence, while Russia gained reliable access to global trade routes. In 1721, after the conclusion of the Treaty of Nystad, Peter was proclaimed Emperor of All Russia, Father of the Fatherland and the Great.
***
To this day, leading historians in Russia and abroad continue to discuss Peter's legacy, the change he has brought to Russia.
☝️ One thing remains beyond dispute: the scale of his personality and his impact on the course of Russia's history cannot be denied. It was under Peter the Great that our country made a historic leap forward, entering the ranks of the great powers.
👉 Moreover, without Peter the Great, there would have been no “northern capital of Russia” and one of the most beautiful cities in the world – St Petersburg – founded in 1703 and still bearing the sovereign’s name.
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement at the expanded-format meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers (Kazan, June 10, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It is in Eurasia, on our continent, that processes are unfolding which have a direct impact on the formation of a more just #MultipolarWorld. Above all, this concerns the emergence and strengthening of new global centres located here, as well as their integration associations.
It is obvious that a polycentric architecture must be based on the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interconnectedness, take into account the cultural and civilisational diversity of the modern world, and respect the right of nations to determine their own paths and models of development. These are precisely the values underpinning our allied relations within the #CSTO.
❌ We do not accept disregard for fundamental norms of international law, or the desire to solve one’s problems at the expense of others – especially through the use of force. All this leads not to peace, but to the chaos of international life, the aggravation of old conflicts, and the emergence of new ones.
This destructive course, pursued by our Western colleagues out of historical inertia, found expression in the active effort to drag Ukraine into NATO and use the neo-Nazi Kiev regime they brought to power as an anti-Russian military battering ram.
❗️ The security system in Europe has been finally destroyed by the hands of our Western “colleagues”. All key arms control treaties have been eliminated. That is why it is important for us to prevent what was once called the “common Eurasian home” from turning into an arena of geopolitical confrontation.
It is important to pre-emptively neutralise the risks of hotbeds of tension escalating into large-scale conflicts, and to prevent crises similar to the Ukrainian one from emerging.
These were precisely the tasks addressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s initiative, put forward in the summer of 2024, to form a new continent-wide architecture of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia. Ideas proposed by a number of other political figures are also moving in this direction.
Today, during the restricted-format meeting, we discussed in detail the Belarusian-Russian initiative proposed by Minsk – namely, the development of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century.
We are interested in ensuring that the process of forming such a security architecture remains open and allows for a combination of bilateral and multilateral guarantees, with a view to the gradual but steady reduction of the destructive military influence and presence of extra-regional powers.
🤝 Stepping up dialogue among the existing Eurasian structures dealing with security issues would largely serve this purpose. The CSTO is among them.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: It is in Eurasia, on our continent, that processes are unfolding which have a direct impact on the formation of a more just #MultipolarWorld. Above all, this concerns the emergence and strengthening of new global centres located here, as well as their integration associations.
It is obvious that a polycentric architecture must be based on the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interconnectedness, take into account the cultural and civilisational diversity of the modern world, and respect the right of nations to determine their own paths and models of development. These are precisely the values underpinning our allied relations within the #CSTO.
❌ We do not accept disregard for fundamental norms of international law, or the desire to solve one’s problems at the expense of others – especially through the use of force. All this leads not to peace, but to the chaos of international life, the aggravation of old conflicts, and the emergence of new ones.
This destructive course, pursued by our Western colleagues out of historical inertia, found expression in the active effort to drag Ukraine into NATO and use the neo-Nazi Kiev regime they brought to power as an anti-Russian military battering ram.
❗️ The security system in Europe has been finally destroyed by the hands of our Western “colleagues”. All key arms control treaties have been eliminated. That is why it is important for us to prevent what was once called the “common Eurasian home” from turning into an arena of geopolitical confrontation.
It is important to pre-emptively neutralise the risks of hotbeds of tension escalating into large-scale conflicts, and to prevent crises similar to the Ukrainian one from emerging.
These were precisely the tasks addressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s initiative, put forward in the summer of 2024, to form a new continent-wide architecture of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia. Ideas proposed by a number of other political figures are also moving in this direction.
Today, during the restricted-format meeting, we discussed in detail the Belarusian-Russian initiative proposed by Minsk – namely, the development of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century.
We are interested in ensuring that the process of forming such a security architecture remains open and allows for a combination of bilateral and multilateral guarantees, with a view to the gradual but steady reduction of the destructive military influence and presence of extra-regional powers.
🤝 Stepping up dialogue among the existing Eurasian structures dealing with security issues would largely serve this purpose. The CSTO is among them.
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions during a joint press conference with CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov following the meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers (Kazan, June 10, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We have just concluded the meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers in Kazan, the hospitable capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The event was businesslike and productive. We are satisfied with its results.
We noted the dynamic development of our allied ties within the CSTO across the broadest range of areas. We discussed the implementation of the tasks set by the Leaders of our countries at the CSTO Collective Security Council Summit in Bishkek in 2025. We thoroughly reviewed preparations for the next Session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, scheduled to take place in Moscow on November 11, 2026.
We emphasised that, as 2026 Chair of the Organisation, Russia will continue to promote the consistent deepening of integration processes in all areas, improve the CSTO’s activities, and enhance its international standing.
In line with the priorities of Russia’s chairmanship set by President Vladimir Putin, we will continue to expand cooperation among the foreign ministries of the CSTO member states and maintain proper coordination with our partners at major multilateral platforms, including the UN, which we also discussed in detail today.
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✍️ We approved a number of statements which Russia, as Chair, will soon circulate at international platforms, including the UN.
• First and foremost, this is a Joint Statement on the upcoming 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. We noted that the memory of this tragic date unites the peoples of all CSTO member states.
• The second document approved today on behalf of the Ministers is a Statement on strengthening the role of international law and commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.
• The third document is devoted to countering threats related to the use of information and communications technologies for sabotage and terrorist purposes.
• The fourth document concerns the task of preventing an arms race in outer space. This issue is becoming increasingly relevant.
A number of documents approved today are draft documents to be submitted for consideration and approval by the Collective Security Council. Among them is the draft CSTO Member States’ Counter-Terrorism Strategy until 2030, developed at Russia’s initiative. The document is intended to define the conceptual foundations of our work in one of the key areas of the Organisation’s statutory activities.
🤝 The next meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers is scheduled for November 10, 2026, in Moscow, on the eve of the summit.
I also invited my colleagues to take part in the International Forum on Collective Security, to be held on November 10-11 under Russia’s chairmanship of the CSTO. The forum will feature open, pragmatic discussions involving representatives of governments, business, civil society organisations, and academia.
👉 We hope these discussions will help expand the CSTO’s network of partnerships and promote the Organisation’s ideas, goals, and values among the broader international public.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: We have just concluded the meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers in Kazan, the hospitable capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The event was businesslike and productive. We are satisfied with its results.
We noted the dynamic development of our allied ties within the CSTO across the broadest range of areas. We discussed the implementation of the tasks set by the Leaders of our countries at the CSTO Collective Security Council Summit in Bishkek in 2025. We thoroughly reviewed preparations for the next Session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, scheduled to take place in Moscow on November 11, 2026.
We emphasised that, as 2026 Chair of the Organisation, Russia will continue to promote the consistent deepening of integration processes in all areas, improve the CSTO’s activities, and enhance its international standing.
In line with the priorities of Russia’s chairmanship set by President Vladimir Putin, we will continue to expand cooperation among the foreign ministries of the CSTO member states and maintain proper coordination with our partners at major multilateral platforms, including the UN, which we also discussed in detail today.
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✍️ We approved a number of statements which Russia, as Chair, will soon circulate at international platforms, including the UN.
• First and foremost, this is a Joint Statement on the upcoming 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. We noted that the memory of this tragic date unites the peoples of all CSTO member states.
• The second document approved today on behalf of the Ministers is a Statement on strengthening the role of international law and commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.
• The third document is devoted to countering threats related to the use of information and communications technologies for sabotage and terrorist purposes.
• The fourth document concerns the task of preventing an arms race in outer space. This issue is becoming increasingly relevant.
A number of documents approved today are draft documents to be submitted for consideration and approval by the Collective Security Council. Among them is the draft CSTO Member States’ Counter-Terrorism Strategy until 2030, developed at Russia’s initiative. The document is intended to define the conceptual foundations of our work in one of the key areas of the Organisation’s statutory activities.
🤝 The next meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers is scheduled for November 10, 2026, in Moscow, on the eve of the summit.
I also invited my colleagues to take part in the International Forum on Collective Security, to be held on November 10-11 under Russia’s chairmanship of the CSTO. The forum will feature open, pragmatic discussions involving representatives of governments, business, civil society organisations, and academia.
👉 We hope these discussions will help expand the CSTO’s network of partnerships and promote the Organisation’s ideas, goals, and values among the broader international public.
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⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement regarding the attack by Ukrainian militants on the Defence of Sevastopol Museum (June 10, 2026)
💬 On the night of June 10, the Zelensky regime committed yet another crime by attacking the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855 Panorama Museum with UAVs.
A fire broke out on its roof. According to preliminary estimates, the canvas “The Assault on June 6, 1855”, painted by a group of Soviet artists in 1954, sustained critical damage.
The original fragments of the panorama by Franz Roubaud, which were saved during the Great Patriotic War, were once again miraculously spared, just as they were in 1942, as they were being prepared for the “Roubaud. 170” exhibition at the museum’s branch.
I would like to recall that Franz Roubaud (1856-1928) was an outstanding battle painter, academician, and head of the battle painting studio at the St Petersburg Academy of Arts. He was born in Odessa to a French family, but considered Russia his homeland throughout his life.
☝️ According to the Sevastopol authorities, the strike was deliberate. This is an undisguised act of vandalism and barbarity aimed at destroying historical memory.
Against the backdrop of failures on the battlefield, the Zelensky Nazi regime does not hesitate to wage war not only against civilians, but also against monuments of history, culture, and art. Such actions place Kiev’s temporary rulers on a par with their fascist idols and terrorists who destroy the world’s cultural shrines.
As I noted earlier, during the Great Patriotic War the Nazis had already attempted to destroy this enduring symbol of Russia’s military valor. On June 25, 1942, during a massive bombardment and artillery strike by German aircraft, the panorama building caught fire.
Back in 1942, cadets from the coastal defence school, sailors, and museum workers rushed to save the canvas. Under bombardment and at the risk of their lives, they cut 86 fragments of the canvas from its burning frame and carried them to safety. The fragments were evacuated by boat and under fire – first to Novorossiysk, then to Novosibirsk, and finally to Moscow, to the Tretyakov Gallery.
❗️ The neo-Nazis of the Kiev regime have continued the work of their predecessors. I am confident they will receive the severe punishment they deserve.
We resolutely condemn the Zelensky regime’s monstrous attack and once again call on international organisations, including UNESCO and other specialised UN agencies, to stop pretending that nothing has happened, to provide a legal assessment of this crime, and to demand that all those involved in the destruction of cultural and historical heritage be held accountable.
👉 Silence in the face of such barbarity will be regarded by us as approval of it and as encouragement for Kiev to continue such actions.
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💬 On the night of June 10, the Zelensky regime committed yet another crime by attacking the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855 Panorama Museum with UAVs.
A fire broke out on its roof. According to preliminary estimates, the canvas “The Assault on June 6, 1855”, painted by a group of Soviet artists in 1954, sustained critical damage.
The original fragments of the panorama by Franz Roubaud, which were saved during the Great Patriotic War, were once again miraculously spared, just as they were in 1942, as they were being prepared for the “Roubaud. 170” exhibition at the museum’s branch.
I would like to recall that Franz Roubaud (1856-1928) was an outstanding battle painter, academician, and head of the battle painting studio at the St Petersburg Academy of Arts. He was born in Odessa to a French family, but considered Russia his homeland throughout his life.
☝️ According to the Sevastopol authorities, the strike was deliberate. This is an undisguised act of vandalism and barbarity aimed at destroying historical memory.
Against the backdrop of failures on the battlefield, the Zelensky Nazi regime does not hesitate to wage war not only against civilians, but also against monuments of history, culture, and art. Such actions place Kiev’s temporary rulers on a par with their fascist idols and terrorists who destroy the world’s cultural shrines.
As I noted earlier, during the Great Patriotic War the Nazis had already attempted to destroy this enduring symbol of Russia’s military valor. On June 25, 1942, during a massive bombardment and artillery strike by German aircraft, the panorama building caught fire.
Back in 1942, cadets from the coastal defence school, sailors, and museum workers rushed to save the canvas. Under bombardment and at the risk of their lives, they cut 86 fragments of the canvas from its burning frame and carried them to safety. The fragments were evacuated by boat and under fire – first to Novorossiysk, then to Novosibirsk, and finally to Moscow, to the Tretyakov Gallery.
❗️ The neo-Nazis of the Kiev regime have continued the work of their predecessors. I am confident they will receive the severe punishment they deserve.
We resolutely condemn the Zelensky regime’s monstrous attack and once again call on international organisations, including UNESCO and other specialised UN agencies, to stop pretending that nothing has happened, to provide a legal assessment of this crime, and to demand that all those involved in the destruction of cultural and historical heritage be held accountable.
👉 Silence in the face of such barbarity will be regarded by us as approval of it and as encouragement for Kiev to continue such actions.
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🇷🇺 Видеообращение Посла России в Канаде О.В.Степанова к соотечественникам по случаю Дня России (12 июня 2026 г.)
💬Уважаемые соотечественники! Дорогие друзья!
Поздравляю вас с праздником, с Днем России!
Сегодня мы с вами – свидетели и участники по истине тектонических сдвигов глобальной политики. На наших глазах формируется более сложный, разнообразный и, хочется верить, справедливый международный порядок. Растущее число стран стремится самостоятельно распоряжаться своей судьбой, определять собственное будущее и путь развития, исходя из национальных интересов, исторического опыта и культурных традиций.
❗️Эти изменения отвечают интересам России. Наша страна встречает их в полный рост, как самобытное государство-цивилизация, постоянный член СБ ООН, одна из опор полицентричного мира. Мы неизменно выступаем за устойчивость и предсказуемость международных отношений. Последовательно исходим из принципов верховенства международного права и Устава ООН. Мы – за равноправное общение между участниками международной жизни, уважение суверенитета, невмешательство во внутренние дела.
Россия была и остается носителем и защитницей традиционных духовно-нравственных ценностей. На протяжении веков своим примером доказываем возможность гармоничного сосуществования народов, религий и культур. Наша земля объединяет четыре мировые конфессии – христианство, ислам, буддизм и иудаизм. Православное христианство – это исторический духовный стержень нашей государственности. Но именно открытость и уважение
к многообразию позволили создать на нашем огромном евразийском пространстве атмосферу мира и согласия.
Россия никому не навязывает свой образ жизни. Ни с кем не ищет конфронтации. Но будет продолжать придерживаться независимого и суверенного внешнеполитического курса. За это право оставаться собой мы платим особую цену. Тем не менее история показывает: любые испытания лишь укрепляют наше государство и народ, делают нас сильнее.
Несмотря на беспрецедентные вызовы, Россия динамично развивается, вносит особый вклад в решение актуальных задач, стоящих перед всем человечеством, привержена обеспечению глобальной энергетической и продовольственной безопасности. Предлагаем нашим друзьям, всем, кто проявляет встречную заинтересованность, работать совместно над общим будущим – взаимовыгодным, а главное – справедливым.
🇷🇺🇨🇦12 июня мы отмечаем не только День России, но и дату установления двусторонних дипломатический отношений с Канадой. В этом смысле искренне хотели бы видеть в «стране кленового листа» доброго и предсказуемого соседа. Именно в этом заключается одна из важнейших задач российской дипломатии на канадском направлении.
Дорогие друзья!
🇷🇺 Россия сильна народом, нашей сплоченностью, верностью своим традициям, ценностям и идеалам. Где бы ни проходила наша жизнь, пусть нас всегда объединяют любовь к Отчизне, к ее великой истории и гордость за ее достижения!
С Праздником! С Днем России!
#ДеньРоссии2026
💬Уважаемые соотечественники! Дорогие друзья!
Поздравляю вас с праздником, с Днем России!
Сегодня мы с вами – свидетели и участники по истине тектонических сдвигов глобальной политики. На наших глазах формируется более сложный, разнообразный и, хочется верить, справедливый международный порядок. Растущее число стран стремится самостоятельно распоряжаться своей судьбой, определять собственное будущее и путь развития, исходя из национальных интересов, исторического опыта и культурных традиций.
❗️Эти изменения отвечают интересам России. Наша страна встречает их в полный рост, как самобытное государство-цивилизация, постоянный член СБ ООН, одна из опор полицентричного мира. Мы неизменно выступаем за устойчивость и предсказуемость международных отношений. Последовательно исходим из принципов верховенства международного права и Устава ООН. Мы – за равноправное общение между участниками международной жизни, уважение суверенитета, невмешательство во внутренние дела.
Россия была и остается носителем и защитницей традиционных духовно-нравственных ценностей. На протяжении веков своим примером доказываем возможность гармоничного сосуществования народов, религий и культур. Наша земля объединяет четыре мировые конфессии – христианство, ислам, буддизм и иудаизм. Православное христианство – это исторический духовный стержень нашей государственности. Но именно открытость и уважение
к многообразию позволили создать на нашем огромном евразийском пространстве атмосферу мира и согласия.
Россия никому не навязывает свой образ жизни. Ни с кем не ищет конфронтации. Но будет продолжать придерживаться независимого и суверенного внешнеполитического курса. За это право оставаться собой мы платим особую цену. Тем не менее история показывает: любые испытания лишь укрепляют наше государство и народ, делают нас сильнее.
Несмотря на беспрецедентные вызовы, Россия динамично развивается, вносит особый вклад в решение актуальных задач, стоящих перед всем человечеством, привержена обеспечению глобальной энергетической и продовольственной безопасности. Предлагаем нашим друзьям, всем, кто проявляет встречную заинтересованность, работать совместно над общим будущим – взаимовыгодным, а главное – справедливым.
🇷🇺🇨🇦12 июня мы отмечаем не только День России, но и дату установления двусторонних дипломатический отношений с Канадой. В этом смысле искренне хотели бы видеть в «стране кленового листа» доброго и предсказуемого соседа. Именно в этом заключается одна из важнейших задач российской дипломатии на канадском направлении.
Дорогие друзья!
С Праздником! С Днем России!
#ДеньРоссии2026
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📆 On June 11, 2026, the Russian Embassy in Canada hosted a reception on the occasion of Russia Day.
The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Ottawa, as well as business, academic and religious circles.
💬 In his remarks, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov noted:
❗️The Ambassador emphasized that these changes correspond to Russia’s interests as a distinctive civilization-state, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and one of the pillars of a polycentric world. Russia consistently stands for stability and predictability in international relations, respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and the supremacy of international law and the UN Charter.
🇨🇺 In his speech, Ambassador Stepanov also expressed Russia’s solidarity with the people of Cuba, who for decades have defended their right to independence.
The Ambassador also touched upon the situation in the Arctic, stressing that Russia does not seek confrontation and remains ready for cooperation in developing transport routes, ensuring the safety of navigation, protecting the environment and preserving the way of life of Indigenous communities. At the same time, he noted that any unilateral military build-up inevitably generates reciprocal steps.
🇷🇺 Happy Russia Day!
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#Russia1Love #RussiaDay
The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Ottawa, as well as business, academic and religious circles.
💬 In his remarks, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov noted:
We are witnessing and participating in truly tectonic shifts in global politics. Before our eyes, a more complex, diverse and, one would like to believe, more just international order is taking shape. A growing number of countries are eager to determine their own destiny, define their own future and choose their own path of development, guided by national interests, historical experience and culture.
❗️The Ambassador emphasized that these changes correspond to Russia’s interests as a distinctive civilization-state, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and one of the pillars of a polycentric world. Russia consistently stands for stability and predictability in international relations, respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and the supremacy of international law and the UN Charter.
🇨🇺 In his speech, Ambassador Stepanov also expressed Russia’s solidarity with the people of Cuba, who for decades have defended their right to independence.
Pressure and threats never yield results. Existing problems can only be resolved through dialogue and mutual respect.
The Ambassador also touched upon the situation in the Arctic, stressing that Russia does not seek confrontation and remains ready for cooperation in developing transport routes, ensuring the safety of navigation, protecting the environment and preserving the way of life of Indigenous communities. At the same time, he noted that any unilateral military build-up inevitably generates reciprocal steps.
🇷🇺 Happy Russia Day!
Full text of the address
#Russia1Love #RussiaDay
📆11 июня 2026 г. в Посольстве России в Канаде состоялся торжественный прием по случаю Дня России.
В мероприятии приняли участие представители аккредитованного в Оттаве дипломатического корпуса, деловых, научных и религиозных кругов.
💬 В своем выступлении Посол России в Канаде О.В.Степанов отметил:
❗️Посол подчеркнул, что эти изменения отвечают интересам России как государства-цивилизации, постоянного члена Совета Безопасности ООН и одной из опор формирующегося полицентричного мира. Россия неизменно выступает за устойчивость и предсказуемость международных отношений, уважение суверенитета государств, невмешательство во внутренние дела и строгое соблюдение принципов международного права и Устава ООН.
🇨🇺В речи Посол отдельно выразил солидарность с народом Кубы, который на протяжении десятилетий отстаивает свое право на независимость.
О.В.Степанов также затронул ситуацию в Арктике, осудив попытки ряда государств вести дело к милитаризации региона. Предупредив, что любое наращивание военной активности неизбежно ведет к ответным мерам, посол вместе с тем подчеркнул, что Россия не заинтересована в конфронтации и готова к сотрудничеству в вопросах развития транспортных маршрутов, безопасности судоходства, охраны окружающей среды и защиты традиционного уклада жизни коренных народов.
🇷🇺 С Днём России!
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#ДеньРоссии2026
В мероприятии приняли участие представители аккредитованного в Оттаве дипломатического корпуса, деловых, научных и религиозных кругов.
💬 В своем выступлении Посол России в Канаде О.В.Степанов отметил:
Мы с вами – свидетели и участники поистине тектонических сдвигов глобальной политики. На наших глазах формируется более сложный, разнообразный и, хочется верить, справедливый международный порядок. Растущее число стран стремится самостоятельно распоряжаться своей судьбой, определять собственное будущее и путь развития, исходя из национальных интересов, исторического опыта и культурных традиций.
❗️Посол подчеркнул, что эти изменения отвечают интересам России как государства-цивилизации, постоянного члена Совета Безопасности ООН и одной из опор формирующегося полицентричного мира. Россия неизменно выступает за устойчивость и предсказуемость международных отношений, уважение суверенитета государств, невмешательство во внутренние дела и строгое соблюдение принципов международного права и Устава ООН.
🇨🇺В речи Посол отдельно выразил солидарность с народом Кубы, который на протяжении десятилетий отстаивает свое право на независимость.
Диктат и угрозы никогда не дают результата. Решение существующих проблем возможно лишь путем диалога и взаимного уважения.
О.В.Степанов также затронул ситуацию в Арктике, осудив попытки ряда государств вести дело к милитаризации региона. Предупредив, что любое наращивание военной активности неизбежно ведет к ответным мерам, посол вместе с тем подчеркнул, что Россия не заинтересована в конфронтации и готова к сотрудничеству в вопросах развития транспортных маршрутов, безопасности судоходства, охраны окружающей среды и защиты традиционного уклада жизни коренных народов.
🇷🇺 С Днём России!
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#ДеньРоссии2026
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🇷🇺 Video address of H.E.Oleg Stepanov, Ambassador of Russia to Canada, on the occasion of Russia Day (June 12, 2026)
💬 Dear compatriots! Dear friends!
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the occasion of Russia Day!
We are witnessing and participating in truly tectonic shifts in global politics. Before our eyes, a more complex, diverse and, one would like to believe, more just international order is taking shape. A growing number of countries are eager to determine their own destiny, define their own future and choose their own path of development, guided by national interests, historical experience and culture.
❗️ These changes correspond to Russia’s interests. Our country addresses them with confidence. As a distinctive civilization-state, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and one of the pillars of a polycentric world. We consistently stand for stability and predictability in international relations. We proceed from the principles of the supremacy of international law and the UN Charter. We stand for equal dialogue among actors in international life, respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs.
Russia has been and remains a bearer and defender of traditional spiritual and moral values. For centuries, through our own example, we have demonstrated the possibility of harmonious coexistence among peoples, religions and cultures. Our land unites four world religions — Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism. Orthodox Christianity is the historical and spiritual foundation of our statehood. At the same time, it is precisely openness and respect for diversity that have made it possible to create an atmosphere of peace and harmony across our vast Eurasian space.
Russia does not seek to impose its way of life on anyone. We seek confrontation with no one. Yet we will continue to pursue an independent and sovereign foreign policy. We pay a special price for our right to remain ourselves. History shows, however, that any challenges only strengthen our state and our people, making us stronger.
Despite unprecedented challenges, Russia continues to develop dynamically, makes a distinct contribution to addressing the pressing tasks facing humanity,
and remains committed to ensuring global energy and food security. We invite our friends, and all those who show reciprocal interest, to work together on a common future. One that is mutually beneficial and, most importantly, just.
🇷🇺🇨🇦 On June 12, we celebrate not only Russia Day but also the day of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Canada. In this regard, we sincerely wish to see Canada as a good and predictable neighbor. This remains one of the principal objectives of Russian diplomacy on the Canadian track.
Dear friends!
🇷🇺 Russia’s strength lies in its people, in our unity, and in our fidelity to our traditions, values, and ideals. Wherever life may take us, may we always be united by our love for our Motherland, by our reverence for its great history, and by our pride in its achievements.
Happy holiday! Happy Russia Day!
#Russia1Love #RussiaDay
💬 Dear compatriots! Dear friends!
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the occasion of Russia Day!
We are witnessing and participating in truly tectonic shifts in global politics. Before our eyes, a more complex, diverse and, one would like to believe, more just international order is taking shape. A growing number of countries are eager to determine their own destiny, define their own future and choose their own path of development, guided by national interests, historical experience and culture.
Russia has been and remains a bearer and defender of traditional spiritual and moral values. For centuries, through our own example, we have demonstrated the possibility of harmonious coexistence among peoples, religions and cultures. Our land unites four world religions — Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism. Orthodox Christianity is the historical and spiritual foundation of our statehood. At the same time, it is precisely openness and respect for diversity that have made it possible to create an atmosphere of peace and harmony across our vast Eurasian space.
Russia does not seek to impose its way of life on anyone. We seek confrontation with no one. Yet we will continue to pursue an independent and sovereign foreign policy. We pay a special price for our right to remain ourselves. History shows, however, that any challenges only strengthen our state and our people, making us stronger.
Despite unprecedented challenges, Russia continues to develop dynamically, makes a distinct contribution to addressing the pressing tasks facing humanity,
and remains committed to ensuring global energy and food security. We invite our friends, and all those who show reciprocal interest, to work together on a common future. One that is mutually beneficial and, most importantly, just.
🇷🇺🇨🇦 On June 12, we celebrate not only Russia Day but also the day of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Canada. In this regard, we sincerely wish to see Canada as a good and predictable neighbor. This remains one of the principal objectives of Russian diplomacy on the Canadian track.
Dear friends!
Happy holiday! Happy Russia Day!
#Russia1Love #RussiaDay
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🇷🇺 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
💬 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
📆 On June 11, 2026, the Consulate General of Russia in Montreal, together with the Representation of the Russian Federation to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), held an official reception on the occasion of Russia Day.
The event was attended by representatives of the consular corps accredited in Montreal, permanent missions of ICAO Member States, as well as business, academic, public and religious circles.
💬 In his welcoming remarks, Representative of the Russian Federation to ICAO Alexander Batalov congratulated the guests on Russia’s national holiday and emphasized the special significance of Russia Day:
❗️Alexander Batalov stressed that modern Russia, relying on its traditions, spiritual and moral values, and commitment to truth and justice, is a state of advanced technologies and innovation, one of the leaders in space exploration, and remains open to equal cooperation and constructive engagement.
🇷🇺 Happy Russia Day!
#RussiaDay2026
The event was attended by representatives of the consular corps accredited in Montreal, permanent missions of ICAO Member States, as well as business, academic, public and religious circles.
💬 In his welcoming remarks, Representative of the Russian Federation to ICAO Alexander Batalov congratulated the guests on Russia’s national holiday and emphasized the special significance of Russia Day:
Russia Day is a holiday for all the peoples of our country, who for centuries have lived together, creating a unique Russian World — united in its diversity, bringing together Europe and Asia, and ensuring the harmonious coexistence of different religions, cultures and traditions.
❗️Alexander Batalov stressed that modern Russia, relying on its traditions, spiritual and moral values, and commitment to truth and justice, is a state of advanced technologies and innovation, one of the leaders in space exploration, and remains open to equal cooperation and constructive engagement.
🇷🇺 Happy Russia Day!
#RussiaDay2026