Consulate General of Russia in New York

🎨✨ Art should promote happiness and joy!

Today marks the 182nd anniversary of the birth of Vasily Polenov (1 June 1844), a master of Russian landscape painting whose life offers a timeless lesson on following one's true vocation.

🖌 Dubbed the “Knight of Beauty,” Polenov seamlessly blended European and Russian painting traditions. But his path to the arts wasn't straightforward:

Born into a noble, highly cultured family of diplomats and academics, he initially studied law at the University of St. Petersburg. Simultaneously, driven by his passion, he secretly attended evening classes at the Imperial Academy of Arts under Pyotr Tchistyakov.

💫 As a humanist, Polenov truly believed in the civilising mission of art, culture, and education to uplift society.

🛳 🇷🇺 From 1733 to the Modern Era: Celebrating Northern Fleet Day!

Did you know that Russia's Northern Fleet has roots stretching back nearly 300 years❓

👑 In 1733, Russian Empress Anna Ioannovna ordered the founding of the Arkhangelsk dockyard. The ships built there secured the White Sea and the Kola Peninsula, laying the groundwork for northern naval defense.

Officially established in Murmansk on 1 June 1933, today’s fleet looks vastly different.

✨ It has evolved into a powerhouse featuring nuclear-powered missile submarines, advanced aviation, and its massive flagship, the heavy battlecruiser Pyotr Veliky.

😍 Dear friends,

Are you looking for your next unforgettable getaway? If you love discovering exotic local dishes, tasting world-class regional wines and artisan cheeses, or indulging in authentic sweet treats like traditional apple pastila and local ice cream, this one is for you!

Here are Russian 🔝 10 BEST gastro tourism destinations where you can relax and feast:

⭐️ VDNKh (Moscow)

Once a Soviet-era trade park, this massive complex is now Moscow's trendiest hotspot! Beyond the stunning architecture, it is a paradise for foodies. Head straight to the new "House of Russian Cuisine" food hall, where you can taste global culinary trends alongside traditional dishes from 15 different regional cuisines!

⭐️ Abrau-Durso (Krasnodar Territory)

Located near the port city of Novorossiysk, this picturesque village is world-famous for its wine. Take a tour of the massive underground wine cellars—some stretch for over 5 kilometres! You can sip the exact same legendary sparkling wine once enjoyed by Russian tsars, then finish your evening dining on fresh, local ingredients at the village restaurants.

⭐️ ‘Chistaya Liniya’ Ice Cream Factory & Museum (Moscow)

Ever wanted to eat ice cream in the clouds? Visit the world’s highest ice cream factory, located 327 metres up on the 89th floor of the 'Federation Tower. Vostok' in Moscow City! This beloved brand has been winning hearts since 2001. Up here, you can tour the mini-museum, enjoy spectacular city views, and taste Russia's favourite high-quality treat.

⭐️ Wine Park at Mriya Resort (Yalta, Crimea)

This stunning park is placing the region back on the global wine culture map. It features a complete ecosystem for food and wine lovers, including its own vineyards, an experimental winery, an artisan cheese factory, and restaurants serving modern Crimean cuisine. You can take masterclasses, book guided tours, and relax at world-class hotels.

⭐️ The ‘Vadim & Yevgeniya Dymov’ Project (Suzdal)

Known for his famous food brand, entrepreneur Vadim Dymov has spent the last decade giving the ancient city of Suzdal a stylish second life! He established ‘Dymov Ceramics’ to make traditional tableware, alongside a boutique hotel complex and restaurants. It is the ultimate fairytale destination to experience revived local gastronomy and authentic Russian tea traditions.

⭐️ Oleg Sirota Istra Cheese Factory (Moscow Region)

Calling all cheese lovers! This famous factory has won hearts far beyond the capital. It is a bustling hub for food festivals, workshops, and guided tours. Head to the on-site eatery to indulge in incredible cheese-heavy comfort food, including onion and cheese soup, gooey fondue, and gourmet cheese burgers made with local dairy.

⭐️ St. Petersburg Bread Museum

In Russia, they say "bread is the head of everything." Located inside a stunning 19th-century wooden mansion, this unique museum tracks the history of bread from ancient times to today. You can view ancient baking molds and hand mills, learn historic recipes, and discover the deeply moving history of bread's role in besieged Leningrad during WWII.

⭐️ Arkhyz (Karachay-Cherkessia Republic)

Opened in 2013, this modern mountain resort is world-famous for its pristine spring water and incredible Caucasian cuisine. Foodies can take gastronomic excursions, try a "wine casino," or learn to bake khychin (traditional stuffed flatbreads) in a masterclass. The absolute star of the show? Authentic Caucasian shashlik barbecue cooked over open fire!

⭐️ Château de Talu (Krasnodar Territory)

Perched in Gelendzhik with breathtaking Black Sea views, this luxury winery calls itself "a piece of France on Russian soil." You can tour the vineyards, book high-end photo shoots in opulent interiors, and enjoy wine tastings. Their restaurant blends French techniques with Russian ingredients, serving beautifully reinterpreted classics using modern food technology.

💬 Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova:

June 1 marks International Children’s Day.

For Russia, protecting children is a key domestic and foreign policy priority. We proceed from the understanding that the Convention on the Rights of the Child is the “gold standard” in this field. Over the three decades of its existence, it has not lost its relevance. It is thanks to this document that care for minors is regarded as one of the most important tasks for any state.

At the same time, despite the progress achieved globally, grave challenges and appalling problems persist in this area: hunger, lack of access to healthcare, violence and conflicts, and terrorist attacks against children.

Children’s issues are being heavily politicised, double standards are being promoted, and certain countries are unscrupulously exploiting the emotional nature of this undoubtedly sensitive matter to spread lies, slander and disinformation against other states.

The most telling example of such approaches is, of course, the story of the so-called “abducted Ukrainian children”. Let me recall: the Kiev regime invented a story alleging that Russia had abducted them. For years, it has fanatically replicated this myth on every international platform. And those platforms have been only too happy to listen – without bothering to verify the facts.

At the same time, they cynically ignore the fact that our country, acting on instructions from its leadership, has been working to reunite children with their families since the very beginning of the special military operation.

As of today, 30 children from 22 families have returned to Russia from Ukraine, while 141 minors from 114 families have been reunited with their parents or relatives living in Ukraine and other countries.



Zelensky’s Western handlers prefer to ignore the fact that the war unleashed by the Kiev regime against the people of Donbass in 2014 has taken its heaviest toll on children.

From 2014 to February 2022, at least 129 children were killed and more than 500 wounded in the LPR and DPR. The youngest victim of Ukrainian aggression was only 27 days old.

◼️ Let me also recall the most egregious cases of the past three years 👇

• The attack on central Belgorod on December 30, 2023, ahead of the holidays, when shelling of a New Year fairground, Christmas tree and skating rink killed 25 people, including 5 children, and wounded more than 100 civilians.

• Comparable in its deliberate cruelty was the ATACMS missile strike on Uchkuyevka city beach in Sevastopol on June 23, 2024, where many families were spending their Sunday afternoon. A total of 153 civilians were injured, including 27 children. Four people were killed, among them two children aged two and nine.

• On the night of December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026, the Ukrainian militants launched a targeted drone strike on a café and hotel in the village of Khorly, Kherson Region, where civilians had gathered to celebrate the New Year. 29 people were killed, including two children.

• On May 22, the Ukrainian militants attacked the academic building and dormitory of Starobelsk College in the LPR at night. More than 80 people sustained injuries of varying severity, 21 were killed. All of them were ordinary students.

The Kiev regime is targeting children in Russia through phone calls and messages – seeking to deceive them and cause harm by exploiting their trust and lack of understanding of the legal consequences of their actions.

There is also a system for recruiting schoolchildren via social media: children are offered money and manipulated into gathering information. There is evidence that Ukraine is using the internet to draw children into games that may have fatal consequences.

Read in full: shorturl.at/06z1u

😍 Happy 2026, dear friends!

As the summer heat arrives, food lovers celebrate one of Russia’s oldest, most refreshing culinary masterpieces: a cool bowl of Okroshka!

🍲 This iconic cold soup is the ultimate summer dish—crisp, cooling, and packed with fresh herbs. But did you know just how deep its history goes?

📜 Fun Foodie Facts:

✨ Ancient Roots: Its ancestor is botvinya (a leafy green cold soup), which was even mentioned in the 16th-century book Domostroy.

✨ What’s in a Name? The word "okroshka" comes from the Russian word for "to crumble" or "finely chop."

✨ The 1700s Recipe: The first modern recipe from 1790 suggested using leftover fried meat, onions, cucumbers, and sour cream, topped with kvass or cucumber brine.

✨ Endless Varieties: From beef and poultry to Ural-style sauerkraut, or vegetarian twists—every region has its own spin.

✨ Global Cousins: Cold summer soups are loved worldwide! From Bulgarian tarator and Eastern European kholodnik to Uzbek chalop, nothing beats a cold bowl on a hot day.

Отдел Евразийской экономической интеграции Первого департамента стран СНГ МИД России:

🇷🇺🇦🇲🇧🇾🇰🇿🇰🇬 С Днём ЕАЭС!

📅 С подписания 29 мая 2014 г. Договора о ЕАЭС Союз всегда шел и продолжает идти в ногу со временем, выстраивая интеграцию на благо населения и бизнеса всех государств – членов объединения.

🤝 В этих целях странами объединения обеспечивается беспрепятственное перемещение товаров, услуг, капитала и рабочей силы; принимаются меры по укреплению единого таможенного пространства, наращивания промышленной кооперации, повышению уровня самообеспеченности ключевой сельскохозяйственной продукцией.

Активно развивается сеть международных контактов ЕАЭС, включающая в себя соглашения о свободной торговле с 🇻🇳 Вьетнамом, 🇷🇸 Сербией, 🇮🇷 Ираном, 🇦🇪 ОАЭ, 🇲🇳 Монголией и 🇮🇩 Индонезией, а также торговое соглашение с 🇨🇳 Китаем.

📊 Результатом проведённой работы стал уверенный рост ключевых макроэкономических показателей объединения, а также объёмов взаимной и внешней торговли.

🎊 С Днем ЕАЭС! Дальше – больше 💪

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