🕯 Tanya Savicheva passed away on July 1, 1944, at the age of 14. Tanya became a symbol of true courage and the tragedy of besieged Leningrad. #WeRemember #NoStatuteOfLimitations

🗓 On January 18, 1943, the Red Army broke the siege of Leningrad during Operation "Iskra" (Spark). ▪️The siege of the city lasted 872 days. For most of that time, communication with #Leningrad was maintained only by air and through the only transportation road, the Road of Life.

To liberate the besieged city, it was decided to deliver a major blow near Shlisselburg, in the most vulnerable area of the German defences adjacent to Lake Ladoga. That area was best suited for two rapid offensives - from the west (inside the siege ring) and from the east.

On January 18, during fierce fighting, the Red Army broke through the encirclement. A narrow 11 km-wide corridor was created on the southern shore of Lake Ladoga to deliver supplies to Leningrad and evacuate its residents. #WeRemember #Victory81

After 16 months of heroic struggle against Hitler’s invaders, the USSR’s second most important city regained connection by land with the rest of the country. Three weeks after the breakthrough, a railroad was laid, the first trains with food and ammunition were sent to Leningrad.

Today, India celebrates Republic Day! On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India came into force, marking the country’s complete liberation from British colonial rule, its transition to full sovereignty, and the start of a new holiday — Republic Day.

Over the years of independence, the people of India built an incredible track record of success in many areas, including the economy, science, technology as well as the social sphere, while preserving a unique identity based on centuries-old history and rich cultural heritage.

🤝 Friendly Russian-Indian ties are historically based on equality, mutual respect and trust. Russia and India work closely together on foreign policy matters, including in several international organisations and groups such as the UN, BRICS and SCO among them.

🎉 Congratulations to colleagues and friends on the national holiday!

January 27, 1944 marks the complete liberation of Leningrad from the fascist blockade. “125 blockade grams, half mixed with fire and blood”, - this was the daily bread ration issued during the winter of 1941-1942 - below the minimum physiological level required for human survival

For 900 days, the residents of Leningrad endured inhuman trials: starvation, extreme cold, and relentless artillery shelling and aerial bombardments. Despite these conditions, the city did not surrender.

A ceremonial salute was fired over the Neva River to mark the 82nd anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege. Торжественный салют прогремел над Невой в честь 82-й годовщины освобождения Ленинграда от блокады. Видео: «АстроФотоБолото».

Vladimir Putin took part in ceremonial events marking the 82nd anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade. The President laid flowers at the Landmark Stone monument, which is part of the Nevsky Pyatachok memorial.

At the Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery of St. Petersburg, the President laid a wreath at the Motherland monument. About 500,000 people are buried in the cemetery's communal graves.

The memorial wall behind the Motherland monument carries a quote by poet Olga Bergholz: "No one is forgotten, nothing is forgotten."

🌍 The Great African Expedition, which began in 2024, has been completed. Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev: Results of the Great African Expedition will form the basis for expanding Russia’s Fishing Industry.

Russia and Brazil strengthen scientific & technological cooperation in the agro-industrial sector. “Relations between Russia & Brazil in the agro-industrial complex are quite stable. We have stable trade turnover - about $2.2-2.3 bln.”, - Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut.

Oksana Lut said that Russia is a key supplier of mineral fertilizers to Brazil. “Russia mainly supplies nitrogen, potash, & compound fertilizers. Here we see potential for increasing supplies, as Brazil’s plans for expanding its agro-industrial complex are very ambitious”.

💬 Russia's FM Sergey #Lavrov : Today is #DiplomatsDay I trust that you will continue to work honourably for the good of the Fatherland and to contribute your share to addressing foreign policy goals set by the President. 🎉 Happy Diplomats’ Day to all! t.me/MFARussia/28314

✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent greetings to current and former staff of the Foreign Ministry on their professional holiday, Diplomatic Worker’s Day (February 10, 2026). The message reads, in part: 💬 The history of Russia's Foreign Ministry contains many