Russian Embassy in Namibia / Посольство России в Намибии

🚀🌏 On 16 June 1963, the Soviet Union's Valentina Tereshkova made history as the first woman to travel into space.

Aboard the Vostok-6 spacecraft, she spent almost three days in orbit (2 days, 22 hours and 50 minutes), completing 48 revolutions around the Earth. Her mission took place simultaneously with Vostok-5, piloted by Valery Bykovsky.

Remarkably, she told her family that she was leaving for a parachuting competition. They learned about her spaceflight only from radio news broadcasts.

The mission aimed to:
▪️ study the effects of spaceflight on the female body;
▪️ compare the impact of space conditions on men and women;
▪️ conduct biomedical research;
▪️ test spacecraft systems during a joint flight with Vostok-5.

Following her return, Valentina Tereshkova became a global icon and a symbol of a new era. She remained active in international affairs, earned a doctorate, and continues to inspire generations of women around the world.

Reflecting on her experience, she once said:

“Quite often I dream about the flight, but especially about the beauty of the Earth as seen from space. I suppose this remains in the soul of every cosmonaut for the rest of their life.”

❗️To this day, Valentina Tereshkova remains the only woman ever to have completed a solo spaceflight.

🗓️ 15 June marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Founded in 2001, the SCO has grown into an important pillar of regional security and cooperation, guided by the principles of sovereign equality, mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs.

Today, the Organisation continues to contribute to peace, stability and the development of a more just and multipolar world order.

🗓 On June 11, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov received African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Bankole Adeoye.

The meeting focused on prospects for expanding multifaceted cooperation between Russia and the African Union, with an emphasis on the upcoming Third Russia-Africa Summit, to be held in Moscow in October.

The parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to coordinating efforts, including at the , on key global and regional issues, with Africans themselves playing the leading role in determining ways to resolve crises on the continent.

They underscored the equal and mutually beneficial nature of the Russia-Africa partnership, based on the universally recognised principles and norms of the UN Charter.

👉 Sergey Lavrov noted Russia’s readiness to assist in achieving the full sovereignty of the African continent in all its dimensions.

📰 New Era published on 12 June a column by Ambassador of Russia to Namibia Dmitry Lobach on the occasion of Russia Day.

Key points:

🔺 Throughout the centuries, Russia has faced many challenges, yet each generation has preserved and passed on what matters most: devotion and love for the homeland, belief in justice, determination to safeguard our independence, and respect for ethnic and cultural diversity.

🔺 These values continue to guide modern Russia — a multinational and multi-faith country that looks forward with confidence and remains open to honest and equitable cooperation.

🔺 Russia and Namibia are connected by a long-standing history of friendship, partnership and mutual assistance. Today, our countries continue to strengthen cooperation in many areas, including professional training, health, trade and economic development, tourism and culture.

🔺 Russia Day is a holiday that looks not only to the past but also to the future. It is an occasion to reflect on the history, take pride in our achievements and look ahead with confidence.

🔺 Special congratulations are addressed to Russian compatriots living and working in Namibia. Thousands of kilometres away from home, we feel a strong connection with the country we love and are proud of.

🇷🇺 On 12 June, the Embassy of Russia in Namibia hosted a reception on the occasion of Russia Day.

The event was attended by Hon. Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, members of the Cabinet, regional leaders, representatives of the diplomatic corps, business community, academia, culture and the media, as well as Russian compatriots and alumni of Soviet and Russian universities.

In his remarks, Ambassador of Russia to Namibia Dmitry Lobach described Russia Day as a symbol of dignity, patriotism and national unity. He noted that the holiday brings together all citizens regardless of their political views, social status, profession, ethnicity or religion. Throughout its history, Russian people have overcome numerous challenges while remaining faithful to its homeland, duty and traditional values.

The Ambassador also highlighted the importance of further strengthening Russia–Namibia relations, which are built on a long-standing foundation of friendship, mutual respect and support.

Minister Ashipala-Musavyi emphasized the high level of bilateral relations and their recent positive momentum, reaffirming Namibia’s readiness to expand trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation with Russia.

Guests enjoyed a vibrant cultural programme and enthusiastically joined the performers, demonstrating a remarkable familiarity with Russian songs and folk dances.

The reception also featured photo exhibitions showcasing the beauty of Russia, the history of Russia–Namibia relations and other thematic displays.

🇷🇺 The event was highly appreciated by the guests and took place in the traditionally warm and friendly atmosphere that characterizes Russia–Namibia relations.

🇷🇺 Happy Russia Day!

❗️⚛️Registration for the International Scientific Physics Olympiad 2026 is now open!

✍️ ISPhO brings together the best young physicists from around the world to test their knowledge in theoretical and experimental physics. The ISPhO-2026 Olympiad will be held exclusively online.

ISPhO-2026 format: The ISPhO-2026 will be held exclusively online. The program
includes:

🔹Science Festival: Online lectures from leading scientists will be held in June 2026.
The information presented in some of the lectures will be necessary to solve the
problems of the ISPhO-2026;
🔹 theoretical exam: 3 tasks, one of which involves elements of computer modeling (no
special programming skills required);
🔹 experimental exam: work with the special software that emulates the operation of
experimental equipment, as well as experimental data processing.

The results are summed up in the individual competition. Participants who successfully perform at the Olympiad are awarded gold, silver and bronze medals, as well as certificates of honor.

Participants must be under 20 years of age as of July 31, 2026.

The working language of the ISPhO-2026 is English.

🗓️Registration closes on June 12, 2026.

❗️Registration: ispho.mipt.ru/register

Join brilliant minds from around the world at ISPhO-2026!

Invitation to a Film Screening

Embassy of Russia in Namibia is pleased to invite the public to a screening of the new Russian sports drama "Rowing for Gold".

Based on a true story, the film follows the remarkable journey of a young survivor of the Siege of Leningrad (1941-1944) who, after enduring the hardships of WWII and the loss of loved ones, finds the strength to pursue a new dream in the sport of rowing. Through perseverance, determination, and the support of those around him, he sets his sights on competing at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

"Rowing for Gold" is an inspiring story about resilience, the power of mentorship and teamwork, faith in oneself during the most difficult times, and the triumph of talent and will on the international stage.

The film will be screened in Russian with English subtitles.

📅 Date: Thursday, 18 June
🕕 Time: 18:00
📍 Venue: Ster-Kinekor, Maerua Mall, Hall 1

Free admission
Kindly confirm your participation in advance:
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +264 81 128 6238

⚛️Registration for the XIII International Forum of Technological Development “Technoprom‑2026” is open. The event will take place in Novosibirsk from August 26 to 28.

The focus of this year’s forum is “Russian science as the basis for technological leadership.” This topic will set the direction for discussions and presentations and emphasize the role of domestic science in strengthening the country’s technological position.

Foreign guests of the forum will be able to take advantage of a number of opportunities:

🔺Establish a business partnership. Participants will have a chance to present their innovative developments, attract the attention of investors and sign agreements with large Russian corporations and leading research centers.

🔺Exchange experiences with the international community. Delegations from more than 40 countries will take part in the forum. Business leaders, diplomats and scientists from around the world will gather to discuss current issues of technological development.

🔺Visit technology tours. Guests will enjoy excursions to modern high-tech enterprises - this is an excellent opportunity to see advanced Russian production facilities live.

🔺Take part in a large-scale exhibition. The site will present the latest achievements in key technological areas: from robotics and artificial intelligence to aviation and innovative materials. This is a chance to evaluate the progress of the industry and find ideas for joint projects.

The Forum program will feature 9 industry tracks:
- From Synchrotron to Industry: End-to-End Megascience Technologies
From research to real-sector implementation.
- Intelligent Systems: Autonomy in the Real World
Safe and socially acceptable mobility solutions.
- Hybrid Intelligence
The symbiosis of human and artificial intelligence for managing complex systems.
- The Invisible World: Supervision Technologies
From atoms to hidden defects without disassembly.
- Bioengineering and Smart Agriculture: The Foundation of Food Sovereignty
An independent food production system for Russia.
- Medicine of the Future: From Genome to Digital Twin
Personalized medicine based on genomics and real-time lifestyle data for treatment and prevention.
- Biosphere and Humanity
Comfortable interaction between people, the technosphere, and the environment.
- Energy for Life: Technologies Changing the World
How modern technologies provide humanity with energy.
- Chemistry Creating the Future
New materials with fundamentally different properties.

🌐 Learn more about the Forum: форумтехнопром.рф

👉 Register here:
https://technoprom2026.nfntrnso.ru/ru/user

🏆 INTERNATIONAL PRIZE “WE ARE TOGETHER” 2026

The sixth season of the International Prize has been launched. Foreign citizens and organizations can submit applications until June 14, 2026, on the official website of the Prize: https://wearetogetherprize.com/

The International Prize is an international contest aimed at recognizing and supporting projects that help people and improve the quality of life in Russia and around the world. The Prize was established in 2020 and today unites more than 200,000 projects from Russia and 147 countries that have helped millions of people across the world.

The Prize consists of 2 tracks: National – for citizens and organizations from Russia, and International – for volunteers and organizations from different countries.

✨ The topic of the International Track of the 2026 Prize is "International Year of Volunteers: Recognizing the Contribution of Volunteers to Global Development." Applications for the Prize can be submitted by foreign individuals (volunteers, unregistered associations) and representatives of foreign legal entities (registered non-profit and commercial organizations implementing projects in socially significant areas) in the following 2 nominations:
• Sustainable Future (projects in the field of environmental protection, environmental education, responsible consumption, "green" economy and technology, harmonizing the interaction between humans and nature)
• Human Assistance (projects aimed at improving the well-being of vulnerable categories of citizens, providing social and humanitarian assistance, supporting healthcare, donorship, helping the elderly and people with disabilities)

🥇 International laureates will receive an invitation to the International Forum of Civil Participation , which is traditionally held in Moscow in December 2026. The Forum will host the country's top officials and leaders of international organizations. Finalists also receive a comprehensive support package, including an educational program, expert and mentor assistance, opportunities to scale their projects, and media support.

Website of the Prize:
https://wearetogetherprize.com/