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#Russia
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#OTD
in 1883, the white-blue-red tri-colour was declared the national flag of Russia.
π΅ A banner of the very same colours first appeared back in 1667 on Frigate βOryolβ (Eagle).
π΄ Peter I played a crucial part in popularizing the white-blue-red, today β the flag of Russia.
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#OTD
in 1883, the white-blue-red tri-colour was declared the national flag of Russia.
π΅ A banner of the very same colours first appeared back in 1667 on Frigate βOryolβ (Eagle).
π΄ Peter I played a crucial part in popularizing the white-blue-red, today β the flag of Russia.
π
#OTD
in 1883 in
#Moscow
the first 22 electric arc lanterns were lit.
Pavel
#Yablochkov
- who created the first arc lamps - illuminated the square by the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour for the Alexander IIIβs coronation.
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#RussiansDidItFirst
π Join us in viewing breathtaking fireworks in
#Moscow
, colouring the skies in celebration of the 79th Anniversary of the
#Victory
over Nazism.
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@RT_com
πΈ The main
#VictoryDay
Parade in the
#RedSquare
marking the 79th Anniversary of the Great Victory over the Nazis was held under unusual weather conditions.
π₯ Russian Armed Forces personnel, historical & modern hardware were integral part of the Parade as usual.
#Victory79
π
@MoscowMetro
launched
#VictoryDay
train to commemorate
#Victory79
in the
#GreatPatrioticWar
!
Wrapped in history & memories, each coach tells a story of valour β a moving tribute to
#Victory
& heroism of our ancestors.
π Available for daily rides at Line 3 until June 23!
π Happy
#VictoryDay
!
Today marks the 79th Anniversary of the Great Victory over Nazism.
#VictoryParade
has begun!
π΄
#LIVE
Β from the Red Square:
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#OTD
in 2020 the AI-driven
#Vityaz
underwater vehicle completed its historic descent into the Mariana Trench, ~11k metres below sea level.
π₯ Upon reaching
#ChallengerDeep
the Russian unmanned submersible planted
#Victory
Banner to mark the Anniversary of Victory over Nazism.
βοΈ The legendary
#I16
fighter jet flies high once again!
Designed in 1934, it is the most mass produced and most fast & furious fighter jet between world wars, the backbone of the Soviet Air forces at the start of the Great Patriotic War
β 10300+ jets
β 400+ km/h max. speed
π
#OTD
in 1967 the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" memorial was unveiled.
π Here's how it was back then β embrace the atmosphere of 60s and the solemn ceremony. It was only 22 years after the Victory over the Nazis β every family lost someone, most were
#WWII
veterans.
π― On May 8, 1967, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in
#Moscow
was unveiled β memorial dedicated to the Soviet heroes who perished fighting Nazis.
π¬ "Your Name is Unknown, your Deed is Immortal"
This sacred phrase inscribed at the
#EternalFlame
echoes in ages
#LestWeForget
.
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#DYK
Walt Disney used
#Tchaikovsky
's iconic Sleeping Beauty Waltz in a animated picture of his.
β Can you guess which?
The hint is in the name π
βοΈ All-time fav Christmas & New Year fairy tale? Look no further
π§Έ The Nutcracker by
#Tchaikovsky
π The story has a few sad & even horror elements. No wonder, as it was inspired by the composer's loving memory of his younger sister, who died not long before.