Russian Embassy in Bangladesh

On December 2-3, 2026, Moscow Innovation Centre “Lomonosov Cluster” will host the 'Open to All' National Inclusive Forum. 'Open to All' is Russia’s leading federal platform dedicated to inclusion of people with disabilities in all areas of society. This year the event is connected to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3). The Forum is organized by the Government of the Russian Federation in partnership with the Agency for Strategic Initiatives and the Roscongress Foundation. The event will bring together government officials, business leaders, NGOs, innovators, and civil society to shape comprehensive national inclusion agenda. For international participants, the Forum offers a unique opportunity to: Engage with senior Russian government officials and regional governors. Establish partnerships with leading Russian NGOs, businesses and research institutions. Share international expertise and best practices in a receptive, high-level environment. Contribute to a global dialogue on inclusion alongside 100,000+ participants across Russia. #Announcement

Russian House in Bangladesh: 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — The Russian House in Dhaka, together with the Association of Russian Compatriots in Bangladesh "𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮", organized a commemorative event at Tejgaon College dedicated to the 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, which marks the anniversary of the beginning of 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗮𝗿 on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮, 𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟭. The event brought together students and faculty members to reflect on the human cost of war and the importance of preserving historical memory. 🎬 As part of the programme, participants watched the acclaimed Russian film "𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀", dedicated to the heroic defense of the Brest Fortress during the first days of the Great Patriotic War. 📚 Students also attended a lecture based on the Victory Museum 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 "𝟮𝟮.𝟬𝟲.𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟭. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱𝘆. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁.", which introduced the events of the first day of the war and the courage demonstrated by Soviet soldiers and civilians in the face of invasion. 🕊 One of the most symbolic moments of the event was the creation of a Wall of Memory, composed of paper cranes made by students in honor of those who lost their lives during the war. The installation served as a tribute to the millions of victims and as a reminder of the value of peace. #DayOfRemembranceAndSorrow #BrestFortress #WallOfMemory #Rodina #RussianHouseDhaka #HistoricalMemory #VictoryMuseum #RussiaBangladesh

◼️ In the early morning of June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany launched a treacherous attack on the Soviet Union. The Great Patriotic War began — a struggle that lasted 1418 days and nights and claimed the lives of 27 million Soviet citizens. Among the cities struck by the enemy’s first blow was #Brest, whose fortress was one of the most heavily fortified strongholds in the region. The Nazis expected to capture the Brest Fortress within just eight hours, but Soviet defenders put up fierce resistance, significantly delaying the advance of the invaders. Some soldiers continued to hold out in the fortress’s underground passages and catacombs until late July and even August 1941. According to the Nazi plans, operation 'Barbarossa' was aimed at clearing the path to advance toward Smolensk and eventually USSR's capital — Moscow. The Germans did manage to deliver a heavy blow on Brest, but to their disappointment the #BrestFortress did not surrender. Soviet forces heroically stood to defend the largest fortress on the country's western border, deterring the enemy troops during the first week of the war. For nearly a month, the citadel’s defenders tied down the entire (!) Wehrmacht division in Brest. At sunrise on June 22, the enemy’s powerful artillery barrage collapsed upon a garrison of almost 7,000 Red Army soldiers. Within hours, Soviet forces were encircled by the enemy and severed from the main headquarters and supply lines. Facing a shortage of ammunition, food and water, they resolved to fight to the last, turning the Brest Fortress into a bastion of resistance. Hitler’s troops expected to seize the citadel within hours but found themselves bogged down for a week. Moreover, on the very first day of battle, despite outnumbering Soviet forces in both manpower and equipment, it was the Nazis who ordered their units to retreat. To crush the Red Army’s resistance, the Nazi invaders deployed incendiaries and tear gas, raining down 500 kg bombs. The Wehrmacht’s surprise attack left the Brest Fortress garrison with no chance to organise defence. Resistance became fragmented, with Soviet soldiers fighting the Germans even in hand-to-hand combat. Resistance persisted until late July and even early August 1941. While most fortress defenders perished, small groups managed to break through to partisan units or the frontline. The enemy also sustained significant casualties of 1,121 killed and wounded, representing 5% of total Nazi losses during the war’s first week. Brest was liberated on July 28, 1944, by the forces of the 1st Belorussian Front during Operation Bagration in less than two days. For the first time in three years of Nazi occupation, Soviet soldiers entered the fortress. On the walls they discovered inscriptions left by the fortress defenders, the most famous of which — dated July 20, 1941, and uncovered in 1950 — reads:

“I die but do not surrender. Farewell, Motherland.”

🎖 The Brest Fortress stands as an enduring symbol of courage, undending will and heroism of the Red Army soldiers. The defenders’ names are forever etched in history, with over 200 heroes receiving military honours. On May 8, 1965, the legendary Fortress was awarded the title of Hero Fortress, later becoming a memorial complex in 1971. Visitors from across the Union State and former Soviet republics, both adults and children, come to honour the defenders’ extraordinary feat. The finest and distinguished students from Brest’s schools stand solemn guard at the Eternal Flame. #WeRemember

Russian House in Bangladesh: 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — The Russian House in Dhaka hosted a commemorative event dedicated to the 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, honoring the millions of lives lost during the Great Patriotic War and marking the anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. The event brought together students, members of the 𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 (𝗦𝗔𝗔𝗕), representatives of the 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, members of the academic community, and other guests interested in preserving the memory of one of the most tragic chapters of world history. 📖 As part of the programme, students and representatives of SAAB participated in a 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, performing poems dedicated to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the wartime generation. 🎶 The commemorative event also featured 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, who presented songs reflecting the themes of remembrance, peace, and victory. 🕯️ One of the central moments of the event was the "𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆" 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻, during which participants paid tribute to the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives during the Great Patriotic War. Students also presented a 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 depicting the farewell of two young lovers before departure to the front and the rescue of a wounded soldier from the battlefield by a military medic, illustrating the human dimension of war and the personal sacrifices made during the conflict. 📚 The programme further included a lecture based on the Victory Museum exhibition "𝟮𝟮.𝟬𝟲.𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟭. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱𝘆. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁"., introducing participants to the events of the first day of the Great Patriotic War and the heroism demonstrated by Soviet citizens in the face of invasion. #DayOfRemembranceAndSorrow #CandleOfMemory #GreatPatrioticWar #Victory80 #HistoricalMemory #RussianHouseDhaka #RussiaBangladesh

On the 85th anniversary of the start of the Great Patriotic War, Vladimir Putin honoured the memory of those who died fighting the Nazi invaders by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and flowers at the Hero City obelisks and the memorial sign for the Cities of Military Glory Held in the Alexander Garden, the ceremony was attended by combat veterans, service members, and graduates of military schools. Defence Minister Andrei Belousov also laid flowers at the Eternal Flame.

🇷🇺🇧🇾 Statement of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union of Belarus and Russia “On the Genocide of the Soviet People during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945” (June 21, 2026) ◾️ 85 years ago, Germany treacherously invaded the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, marking the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. The actions of the German Nazis and their accomplices were aimed at exterminating the Soviet people. In the occupied territories, the invaders committed acts aimed at the complete or partial elimination of the national, ethnic and racial groups inhabiting the Soviet Union. These included killing members of these groups, causing serious harm to their health, forcibly preventing births, forcibly transferring children, forcibly displacing people and deliberately creating conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction. 🕯 The war claimed the lives of almost 27 million Soviet people. Civilian losses exceeded 13.6 million. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Union of Belarus and Russia considers it unacceptable to forget the crimes committed by the Nazis. Preserving the historical memory of the Great Patriotic War is essential to preventing crimes against peace, war crimes and crimes against humanity, countering manifestations of Nazism, and maintaining universal peace and harmony. ✍️ To preserve the memory of the millions of Soviet citizens who fell victim to Nazi criminals and their accomplices during the Great Patriotic War, the Republic of Belarus adopted Law No. 146-Z “On the Genocide of the Belarusian People” of January 5, 2022, while the Russian Federation adopted Federal Law No. 74-FZ “On Perpetuating the Memory of the Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People during the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945” of April 21, 2025. The legislative recognition of the genocide of the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War is a logical continuation of the judgment of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg and subsequent court rulings against Nazi criminals and their accomplices. Taking into account the Charter of the United Nations of June 26, 1945, the Charter and Judgment of the Nuremberg Tribunal, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of December 9, 1948, and the Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity of November 26, 1968, and guided by the legislation adopted in the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, the Parliamentary Assembly recognises the atrocities committed by the Nazi German invaders and their accomplices against the population of the Soviet Union during the Great Patriotic War as genocide of the Soviet people. The members of the Parliamentary Assembly call for resolute opposition to all attempts to rewrite history, justify Nazism or diminish the Soviet people’s role in defeating fascism. They regard support for neo-Nazism for the sake of political expediency as a threat to all humanity. The members of the Parliamentary Assembly call on the United Nations, international interparliamentary organisations and bodies, and fellow parliamentarians to join this Statement and adopt corresponding statements. #NoStatuteOfLimitations

🕯 June 22 marks the Day of Memory and Sorrow — the most tragic date in the history of our country. On this very day 8️⃣5️⃣ years ago, on June 22, 1941, the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet people commenced — the Nazi Germany and its European 'axis' accomplices treacherously attacked our Motherland, without a declaration of war. ⬛️ The Great Patriotic War lasted for 1418 days and nights, claimed lives of some 27 million Soviet citizens. It was the nationwide tragedy that brought terrible suffering to each and every family in our country. Today, June 22 echoes with sorrow, grief and pain for the ruined lives of millions of our people. The enemy — the German Nazis and their European satellites — invaded the Soviet Union with one aim — to destroy, mercilessly eliminate, kill and physically annihilate our Motherland's entire population regardless of people's ethnic, racial or religious background. During the occupation of Soviet territories, Hitler’s troops killed 13.7 million Soviet civilians, including women and children. They carried out the real GENOCIDE as part of their so-called 'Lebensraum' policy to gain the living space in the East for German colonisation. The war crimes committed by Nazis and their henchmen have #NoStatuteOfLimitations. Learn more about the genocide of Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War by the Nazis *** ⬛️ At dawn on June 22, the Nazi aircraft launched massive strikes on airfields, railway stations, naval bases, deployments of the Red Army forces, and cities along the entire western state border of the USSR and up to 250-300 km into Soviet territory. Together with Nazi Germany, Romania, Italy, Finland, Slovakia, France, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands and other 'axis' powers allied to the Third Reich took part in the aggression against our country. The industries of almost the entire European continent served the aggressors. The facts of collaboration of the majority of European governments, military, industrial circles and citizens with the Nazis are not and will never ever be forgotten. It was our country that took the main blow of the Nazi aggression. It was the Soviet Victorious People who showed unparalleled heroism and resilience, fighting for the freedom of our Motherland. Our nation paid for the #GreatVictory with the blood of 27 million Soviet citizens who not only expelled Nazis from Soviet territory but also heroically saved Europe from the 'Nazi plague'. The tragedy that befell our people was directly caused by the evil ripening in the heart of Europe — Nazism, the ideology of human hatred and racial supremacy over other peoples and nations. 💬 Excerpt from President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s address at a gala reception to celebrate the 81st Anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War (May 9, 2026):

This year marks 85 years since Nazi Germany’s attack on the Soviet Union. This date carries both the sorrow of millions of lives lost and a reminder of the terrible consequences of blind belief in one’s own superiority, racism, xenophobia, and the denial of other peoples’ right to identity.

🎙 Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova (from the briefing on June 18, 2026)

The atrocities committed by the Nazis and their accomplices during the Great Patriotic War have no statute of limitations. Russia has recognised these crimes at the legislative level as the genocide of the Soviet people and will tirelessly seek recognition of this fact by European countries and the so-called West as a whole. <...> Today we mourn those who, at the cost of their lives, fulfilled the sacred duty of defending the Motherland. We will not allow the feat of the Soviet people, who saved Europe and the world from the horrors of the brown plague, to be erased from memory.

We will forever remember the Heroic Feat of Soviet soldiers, of home front workers, of all and everyone who forged the Great Victory. 🕯 We remember. We mourn. We shall not forget, and we shall not let it be forgotten. #DayOfMemoryAndSorrow

🏆 Sports Diplomacy in Action! 🇷🇺🇧🇩 On June 18, 2026, Ms. Alexandra Khlevnoy, Director of the Russian House in Dhaka, alongside Ms. Sofia Kutepova, Press Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Bangladesh, attended the Dhaka Divisional Boys’ Ethnosport Training Seminar 2026 at Manarat Dhaka International School & College. Organized by the International Ethnosport Bangladesh Association (IEBA), this vibrant event brought together over 200 students from 25 educational institutions! Ethnosports have become a powerful platform for youth engagement and international cooperation. We highly appreciate the systematic work carried out by Mr. Md Al Mamun, Founder & President of the Int. Ethnosport Bangladesh Association, in consistently strengthening sports ties between Russia and Bangladesh. 🤝✨ Our athletic cooperation is thriving! Following the brilliant performance of the Bangladeshi delegation in Mas-Wrestling at the "Children of Asia Games 2024" in Yakutsk, Russia, this seminar marks another great step forward.

🌏 Win a FULLY FUNDED Trip to the Eastern Economic Forum 2026 in Russia! 🌏 The Roscongress Foundation is hosting an exclusive contest for young leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts (aged 18–40) in IT, Economics, Green Energy, Healthcare, and Science! 🇧🇩🤝🇷🇺   📅 Dates: August 30 – September 5, 2026 📍 Venue: Vladivostok, Russia ⏰ Deadline: July 10, 2026   🎁 What’s Covered for Winners? ✈️ Return air tickets (Bangladesh-Russia-Bangladesh) 🏨 Hotel accommodation & meals 🏥 Medical insurance   🚀 How to Participate (2 Steps): 1️⃣ Register on the official Roscongress website: https://roscongress.ru/en/ 2️⃣ Fill out our Google Form to receive official advisory support from Director Ms. Alexandra Khlevnoy and our team: https://forms.gle/CRQcehFFk5gp7bsR8   💡 Note: The Russian House in Dhaka provides informational and advisory support.   📖 Read more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G9tZzDP5h/

🌱 Sirius Federal Territory and the Talent and Success Educational Foundation invite students aged 14-18 to participate in the International Olympiad on Climate Change and Environmental Issues. ✔️ When: September 20 to 29, 2026 ✔️ Where: Sirius Federal Territory, Russian Federation ✔️ Who can participate: students aged 14 to 18 Each country can be represented by one team only (two to five members). The Olympiad consists of two rounds: a theoretical round (individual and team) and a practical round (field and laboratory) — held on different days. Working language of the Olympiad is English. The Olympiad is being held for the third time. This year, it is integrated with the Sirius International Negotiators Program, which is an intensive development program that prepares young specialists to act as UN climate diplomats and participate in real-world negotiation scenarios. ❗️Registration is open until August 24, 2026. #Announcement

📰 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's article «Ukraine, Europe and Global Security» (June 19, 2026) This article by Sergey Lavrov was originally planned for publication by the European outlet Politico Europe, but at the last moment, the editorial board decided to cancel its publication. *** «Ukraine, Europe and Global Security» Some Reflections on Resolving the Ukrainian Crisis, Europe and Global Security ✍️ More than two decades of negotiation with Europe, as part of the collective West, leads to only one conclusion: engaging Russia in dialogue has served as a diplomatic smokescreen for the geopolitical expansion of Western institutions, above all NATO and the EU, eastwards, right up to Russia's borders. ☝️ Europe's complicity in fuelling the Ukrainian crisis is undeniable. In 2013, the EU rejected outright our proposal for a compromise on the association agreement – a deal Brussels had long been pressing Viktor Yanukovich to sign. It is worth recalling: Ukraine was offered unilateral market opening, without reciprocal commitments – terms that would have proved incompatible with Kiev's continued membership in the CIS free-trade zone. When Viktor Yanukovich requested a deferral, the Europeans incited street riots which swiftly escalated into a coup d'état in Kiev in February 2014. Russia, for its part, explored every diplomatic avenue to defuse Europe's security crisis. However, in January 2022, the US and NATO rejected Russia's proposal for legally binding mutual security guarantees. Following the launch of the special military operation, the united Europe threw its support behind the British Prime Minister's efforts to sabotage the Istanbul negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Boris Johnson's appeal to Kiev – "don't sign anything, just fight" – slammed the door on genuine diplomacy for the foreseeable future. *** Additional key points: • The real current objective of Europe's leaders is not to negotiate with Russia. It is to shore up the Zelensky regime and preserve it as a launchpad for continued confrontation against Russia. • European leaders are scrambling to secure a ceasefire as quickly as possible and for one reason only: to prevent the collapse of Ukrainian military on the battlefield. The plan is to "freeze" the conflict without addressing its root causes, and then rapidly deploy military contingents from the Anglo-French "coalition of the willing" onto Ukrainian soil. • The united Europe continues to dream of expansion. It intends to absorb Ukraine and Moldova, while pulling Armenia into its sphere of influence. As for Ukraine, it is increasingly eyed as the "striking fist" of a future European military force, independent of the US and independent of NATO. ❗️ This state of affairs poses serious threats to global security. A direct confrontation between NATO and Russia could rapidly escalate into an exchange of nuclear strikes, with catastrophic consequences. • European leaders should recognize that the model of regional security built in Europe over decades, ever since the adoption of the Helsinki Final Act in 1975, has been destroyed by their own hands. 👉 And it will never be restored. • We must now move toward creating a continent-wide security architecture open to all Eurasian countries and that reflects today's #MultipolarWorld. • The principle of equal and indivisible security trampled upon by the Euro-Atlantists, can be embodied within a new Eurasian architecture. When the time is ripe, Europe too will be able to join this great effort. • Meaningful dialogue requires the restoration of trust, shattered by the anti-Russian actions of the West, and Europe as part of it, in the post-Cold War era. ❌ Trust cannot be restored, nor can dialogue be resumed, through ultimatums such as the one issued to Russia in London on 7 June 2026. Read in full

🧬 Bangladeshi students have achieved a notable milestone through the national team first-ever participation in the Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO) 2026, earning recognition on the global stage. The Olympiad was held from May 15 to 22 in the Sirius Federal Territory, Russia, bringing together more than one hundred students from over 20 countries. Bangladesh was represented by Taseen Mohammad of BIAM Model School and College and Rupkotha Roy of Government Harganga College. The delegation was led by Afia Nowshen, Lecturer at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). 🥉The Olympiad consisted of three rounds: theoretical, practical, and project. Through his performance in the theoretical and practical sections, Taseen Mohammad earned an individual Bronze Medal. 🌿In addition, Team Bangladesh, including both Taseen Mohammad and Rupkotha Roy, received the “Project Winner” recognition in the project round titled Practical Methods of Modern Botany. The project incorporated a range of modern botanical research techniques, including field observations, ecological data collection, sample analysis, DNA-based investigations, and morphological studies. The Bangladeshi team demonstrated strong scientific, analytical, and collaborative capabilities throughout the competition. From field-based investigations to laboratory analysis, the team actively engaged in international-standard scientific research and project work. 🌟This achievement serves as an important source of inspiration for young science enthusiasts across Bangladesh. The country's successful participation and recognition at OIBO 2026 reflect the growing potential of Bangladeshi students in biology, research, and international science competitions.

🇷🇺 Russia has a lot to tell you: centuries-old towns, breakthrough achievements, a mosaic of diverse traditions and customs, vibrant multifaceted relations with friendly nations such as Bangladesh… Learn more about our country and its foreign policy through Embassy’s annual magazine Russian Digest 2026. Inside you find: ✨ Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: The Foundation of Bangladesh’s Energy Sovereignty ✨ Bridging Horizons: How the Russia-Bangladesh Educational Partnership is Shaping Future Human Capital ✨ Russia and China Mark 25 Years of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation ✨ Crimea and Crimean Tatars: Twelve Years since Reunification with Russia ✨ From Mobile Banking to Digital Assistant: How Russian Super Apps Have Become Part of Everyday Life … and so much more! #RussianDigest

Registration to the Open World Astronomy Olympiad is open The event will take place on the Sirius federal territory, Russian Federation, from November 6-14, 2026. The Olympiad consists of four rounds: theoretical, practical, observational, and test. The working language of the Olympiad is English. The participants will also have an opportunity to enjoy an extensive cultural program: lectures, creative and educational workshops, and excursions. Each country can be represented by one team only (from 2 to 6 members). The age of the participants must not exceed 18 years. ❗️Registration is open until October 4, 2026. Read more and apply.

🌐 On August 26-28, the Russian city of Novosibirsk will host the XIII International Forum of Technological Development "TECHNOPROM-2026". The annual forum is a large-scale and prestigious event in the field of science, technology, and innovation. It brings together representatives of research centres, state corporations, businesses, and authorities. ✔️ This year, the Forum’s theme is ‘Russian Science – the Foundation of Technological Leadership.’ "TECHNOPROM-2026" will feature an extensive business program and a large-scale exhibition. The highlight of this year will be the inauguration of a megascience-class facility — SKIF (Siberian Circular Photon Source). The forum growing increasingly popular: since 2022, the number of delegates has nearly doubled — from 12,000 people representing 19 nations to almost 20,000 from 33 countries in 2025. #Announcement

🇷🇺🤝🇧🇩 15 июня Временный поверенный в делах России в Бангладеш Вячеслав Сентюрин встретился с директором Департамента стран Восточной Европы и СНГ Министерства иностранных дел Бангладеш С.М. Махбубулом Аламом. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили актуальные вопросы двустороннего сотрудничества.  *** 🇷🇺🤝🇧🇩 On June 15, the Chargé d'Affaires of Russia to Bangladesh, Vyacheslav Sentyurin, met with S.M. Mahbubul Alam, Director General of East Europe and CIS Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. During the meeting, the two sides discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation.

⚡️ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus have published their third Joint Report on the human rights situation in selected countries. 👉 Read the Report in full From the address to readers by Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Dmitry Lyubinsky and Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Igor Sekreta:

The universal nature of human rights means that people of any nationality, race, sex, age and state of health have the right to a dignified life regardless of what they believe in, whom they love, or any other characteristics. The universality of human rights also means that they must be respected across the globe, in every country, without manipulations based on double standards. One cannot pretend that problems do not exist, or hush them up, while at the same time interfering in the internal affairs of sovereign states in an attempt to impose the notorious “rules-based order” – rules that run counter to the norms and principles of international law enshrined in universally recognised international documents. This is precisely the approach we call on our colleagues from the countries covered in this report to follow.

*** The third joint report by Foreign Ministries of Russia and Belarus on the human rights situation in selected countries, presented to experts and the public, is a clear example of close intergovernmental cooperation in the field of human rights and demonstrates the proximity of our countries’ positions on this important issue. The document is aimed at drawing attention to the challenges and threats facing today’s international community in the field of human rights. Above all, when describing the list of problems in the promotion and protection of human rights compiled in the report, one cannot fail to note the unchanged essence of these problems – namely, the so-called double standards that still persist and are even worsening in assessments of various human rights situations and phenomena. This approach is regularly used by the “collective West” to fuel confrontation, pressure sovereign states and interfere in their internal affairs, as shown in the relevant country sections of the report. Through their increasingly brazen approaches to interpreting human rights, Western countries completely negate their own rhetoric about the universality of these rights. Another feature of the current situation is the scaling back of social obligations and the militarisation of entire sectors of the economy – all under the pretext of the notorious external threat. Such “narratives”, as they are now commonly called, are widespread in the Baltic states, Poland, Ukraine and Moldova, whose economies are rapidly degrading. Germany, France, Britain and a number of other countries of the “Old and New World” are following the same path. *** ❗️Another matter of grave concern is the resurgence of racism and racial discrimination. We have repeatedly stated at international human rights forums and in thematic reports that racist ideas and “values” are being openly promoted in a number of countries, while national radicals are being glorified. Such approaches are destroying the principles and manifestations of humanism in international politics, erasing established notions of normality and permissibility, and effectively laying the groundwork for a new public morality based on inequality, discrimination and the possibility of eliminating those deemed undesirable. The numerous examples from the present and the past compiled in the report convincingly confirm the importance – indeed, the imperative – of consolidating the efforts of the entire constructively minded international community to successfully counter existing and emerging challenges and mitigate their negative consequences. #HumanRights

⚡️ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus have published their third Joint Report on the human rights situation in selected countries. 👉 Read the Report in full The document follows up on the annual reports by MFAs of Russia and Belarus on the human rights situation around the world and is designed to support our joint efforts to draw the attention of the international community to the challenges and threats facing modern society in the field of human rights protection. 👉 First Joint Report 👉 Second Joint Report The report will be presented on June 30, July 7 and July 9 during conferences at the #CIS Executive Committee in Minsk, at the #OSCE headquarters in Vienna, and on the sidelines of the 62nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The information collected in the report clearly exposes a very serious problem of our time – the spread of ideologies that seek to justify inequality. In practice, this manifests itself in the growing prevalence of racism, racial discrimination and related intolerance. The danger lies in the fact that these ideologies and practices are used to serve the ambitions of Western countries and eliminate “threats” to their dominance, which they have preserved by fair means or foul for the past 500 years, enabling them to extract disproportionate benefits at the expense of other societies and to the detriment of all humanity. At first, this dominance was maintained directly – through the exploitation of colonies, the siphoning off of resources, the organisation of slavery, and so on. Today, neocolonial methods are widely used. ⚠️ And the West sees the “threat” in the alternative offered by Russia, Belarus and other countries pursuing independent domestic and foreign policies. The West has designated them as its competitors and even adversaries. In this way, it justifies its aggressive policy, stopping at nothing and using any measures – often illegal ones – against those it finds undesirable. *** Confrontation is being deliberately fuelled, and pressure on sovereign states is mounting. Direct interference in their internal affairs, including through the use of force, is also being employed. Across the globe, the West is creating zones of conflict and seeking to impose its own rules, following the old colonial maxim of “divide and conquer”. This is happening at a time when the European – and, more broadly, Western – model of social development, along with the Euro-Atlantic security model, has discredited itself. Through its actions, the West is making it increasingly clear that it is unable to defend its own development models in fair competition, and is therefore sinking ever deeper into the unseemly politicisation of all areas of interaction, while only creating more and more problems for those it has declared to be its “competitors”. Since 2022, the West has been actively using the illegitimate neo-Nazi regime in Kiev as a geopolitical and military foothold against Russia. More recently, it has begun floating the idea of using the Kiev junta against the Republic of Belarus as well. Only truly equal cooperation among all states gives humanity a chance to completely eradicate colonialism and its modern forms. And only such interaction will prevent individual countries from bending the system of international law to their will and using its universal human rights mechanisms for selfish purposes. Unlike similar Western studies, the report prepared jointly by the Foreign Ministries of Russia and Belarus is not intended to lecture or moralise. ☝️ This Joint Report summarises factual information on human rights violations in the countries mentioned. 👉 The right to pass moral judgment on them remains with the readers.

Russian House in Bangladesh 📚On 14 June 2026, the Russian House in Dhaka organized a celebration of 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 and the 𝟮𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗸𝗶𝗻 at Dhaka University, near the bust of the great Russian poet. The event brought together students, teachers, alumni, university representatives, and friends of Russian culture to honor Pushkin’s literary legacy and the role of the Russian language in fostering international dialogue and understanding. 🎤 The official program featured remarks by 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗞𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗻𝗼𝘆, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 of the 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺, 𝗣𝗿𝗼-𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 (𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) of 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮, 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 of the 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵, and 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗮𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹, 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 of the 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗠𝗟) who highlighted the enduring significance of Pushkin’s works, the importance of the Russian language, and the strong educational and cultural ties between Russia and Bangladesh. 🗣 Addressing the audience in Bengali, Mrs. Anastasia Nemova emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and friendship between the peoples of Russia and Bangladesh. 🌹 The celebration began with a floral tribute to Alexander Pushkin. 📖 A special highlight of the event was the participation of students of Russian language courses, who recited Pushkin’s poetry in Russian and presented Bengali translations of his works. Their performances demonstrated both their language proficiency and their appreciation of Russian literature and culture. Teachers of the Russian language courses also attended the celebration and supported their students. #PushkinDay #RussianLanguageDay #RussianHouseDhaka #RussianLanguage #Pushkin #RussiaBangladesh #StudyInRussia 🇷🇺📚

Russian House in Bangladesh On 13 June 2026, the Russian House in Dhaka hosted a festive celebration of 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆, bringing together Russian compatriots, Bangladeshi guests, students, alumni, and friends of Russia for a vibrant cultural program dedicated to the national holiday of the Russian Federation. 🎤 The event opened with welcoming remarks from the Director of the Russian House in Dhaka, 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗞𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗻𝗼𝘆, who spoke about the history and significance of Russia Day, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage and the importance of preserving and strengthening international friendship through cultural exchange. Following her address, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗩𝘆𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘃 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻, 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of the long-standing relationship between Russia and Bangladesh and the role of cultural diplomacy in bringing peoples closer together. 🎬 Guests then watched a presentation showcasing modern Russia, featuring the country's natural beauty, technological achievements, cultural diversity, and contemporary development. 🎶 The central part of the celebration was a colorful concert program presented by the 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 "𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗴𝗮" of the Yelabuga College of Culture and Arts (Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation). ✨ The artists introduced the audience to the rich cultural traditions of Russia's many regions through Russian and Tatar folk songs, instrumental performances, and traditional choreography. The program featured beloved songs including Rosiyushka, Matushka Zemlya, Katyusha, Tatar Ile, and other traditional Russian and Tatar musical works. 🎵 Special performances were presented by internationally acclaimed musician 𝗥𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗼𝘃, who performed traditional melodies on the kurai and other folk instruments, and by 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗲𝘃𝗮, Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan. 💃🇧🇩 The spirit of cultural dialogue was further strengthened by performances from "𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀", a children's dance group composed of children of Bangladeshi graduates of Soviet universities. Their traditional Bengali dances were warmly received by the audience and beautifully reflected the enduring friendship between the peoples of Russia and Bangladesh. 🤝 Russian compatriots living in Bangladesh also took part in the celebration. They performed the famous song-poem "𝗜 𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀" and presented a lively dance to the traditional Russian song "𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀", adding a special community spirit to the event. 🌍 A dedicated segment of the program introduced guests to the Republic of Tatarstan and its capital, Kazan, one of Russia's leading cultural and educational centers. 🎨📸 Following the concert, guests were invited to participate in the Russia Day fair, which featured a variety of interactive activities, refreshments, and cultural exhibits. Visitors enjoyed two exhibitions: "𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮”, showcasing the peoples and traditions of the Russian Federation, and “𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮”, dedicated to the country's natural landscapes and life across its diverse regions. 🪆 Guests also took part in matryoshka painting workshops, visited the Russian-style photo zone, explored souvenir stands, sampled traditional refreshments, and participated in a variety of cultural activities prepared especially for the occasion. #RussiaDay #RussianHouseDhaka #RussiaBangladesh #RussianCulture #Alabuga #Tatarstan #CulturalDiplomacy #Friendship #DhakaEvents 🇷🇺🇧🇩