Офис Почётного консула ЮАР в Екатеринбурге // Office of Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg

🌍 South Africa as a Tourism Destination 🎓 Students of the Department of International Relations at Ural Federal University (UrFU) successfully prepared and defended projects showcasing tourist routes across BRICS countries. While working on their projects, the students discovered South Africa. 🇿🇦✨ 👥 The projects were evaluated with the participation of invited experts, including: • The Office of the Honorary Consul of South Africa • Oksana Trofimova-Nidental, CEO of the tourism holding Visit Ural – Siberia, who has traveled extensively in South Africa • Svetlana Novitskaya, Deputy Director for International Cooperation at Gymnasium No. 212, who organized a series of meetings on South Africa as part of the school project Exploring BRICS+ Countries. 🤝 Following the presentations, the Office of the Honorary Consul discussed with Dr. Viktoria Belyaeva, Head of the Department, potential avenues for cooperation in 2026. #SouthAfrica#Tourism#UrFU#Education#BRICS#Yekaterinburg#InternationalCooperation

🗓On December 8, Yekaterinburg saw the event South Africa: New Horizons for Tourism and Business. 🇿🇦 It was organized by the Union of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses of the Sverdlovsk Region (SME Union) and the Office of the Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg. Honorary Consul of South Africa and President of the SME Union Sergey Mazurkevich spoke about the projects of the HC's Office. The Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in South Africa Pyotr Pavlenko in his online presentation from Johannesburg 🇿🇦 covered the country’s economy, legislative specifics, and business opportunities for SMEs. Founder of the travel company NEO Tours, Marina Ledenyova, shared her impressions from a grand tour of South Africa and presented several travel routes. ✈️ Sommelier from Solovyov’s Vinoteka (wine shop), Yevgeny Kushev, spoke about South Africa’s wine industry. 🍷 Among the guests were entrepreneurs, local BRICS experts, university faculty, and international students. 📍The event took place at the Public Support Headquarters of the United Russia Party, located in the Panorama Business Center. #SouthAfrica#Yekaterinburg#Business#Tourism#Cooperation#InternationalRelations#BRICS#SME#Mazurkevich

🗓 8 декабря прошло мероприятие «ЮАР: новые горизонты для туризма и бизнеса». Его организовали Союз малого и среднего бизнеса Свердловской области (СМСБ СО) и офис Почётного консула ЮАР в Екатеринбурге. 🇿🇦 Почётный консул ЮАР и Президент Союза МСБ Сергей Мазуркевич рассказал о текущих проектах офиса Почётного консула. Торговый представитель Российской Федерации в ЮАР Пётр Павленко выступил с онлайн-презентацией из Йоханнесбурга 🇿🇦, в которой осветил экономическую ситуацию, особенности законодательства и возможности для малого и среднего бизнеса. Основатель туристической компании NEO Tours Марина Леденёва поделилась впечатлениями от своего гранд-тура по ЮАР и предложила маршруты для знакомства со страной. ✈️ Сомелье компании «Винотека Соловьёва» Евгений Кушев рассказал о винодельческой индустрии ЮАР. 🍷 Среди гостей были предприниматели, местные эксперты в области БРИКС, преподаватели и иностранные студенты вузов города. 📍 Мероприятие прошло на площадке Штаба общественной поддержки партии «Единая Россия» в бизнес-центре «Панорама». #ЮАР#Екатеринбург#Бизнес#Туризм#Сотрудничество#МеждународныеСвязи#BRICS#Мазуркевич

🇿🇦Samora "Sam" Poswa, an English teacher from South Africa who now lives and works in Yekaterinburg, recently visited School No. 212. 🎓 His talk focused on South Africa’s education system — from the classroom to the university lecture hall — offering students a firsthand look at how learning works in another part of the world. 🌍 The event was held as part of the project Exploring BRICS+ Countries, organized by Svetlana Novitskaya, Deputy Principal for International Cooperation. #SouthAfrica#BRICS#Education#Yekaterinburg#School#Travel#InternationalCooperation

🌍🇿🇦A Glimpse of South Africa at School No. 212 Ninth graders had a special guest — Claude Booysen, a musician and English teacher from South Africa who now calls Yekaterinburg home. 🎶📖 In English, he shared fun facts, personal stories, and vivid insights into his country’s culture, landscapes, and traditions. Students got a chance not only to learn about South Africa, but also to practice their English in a real conversation. ✨ 📚 The talk was part of a BRICS countries series organized by Svetlana Novitskaya, Deputy Principal for International Cooperation. #SouthAfrica#BRICS#Education#Yekaterinburg#Travel

🌍🇿🇦 An Inspiring Journey to South Africa Oksana Trofimova-Nidental, CEO of the travel holding Visit Ural – Siberia, fell in love with South Africa on her very first trip — and has since returned seven times! ✈️💼 Speaking to the 9th graders of School No. 212, she shared what connects our countries, why South Africa is a must-visit destination, and how to make a trip there truly unforgettable 🌟. 📚 The talk was part of a series of events about the BRICS countries, organized by the school's Education Coordinator, Svetlana Novitskaya. 🤝 The event was supported by the Office of the Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg. #SouthAfrica#Travel#BRICS#Education#Yekaterinburg

🌍🇿🇦 The Office of the Honorary Consul of South Africa organized an online meeting with Mr. Ravi Paul, Executive Director of Blue Online Education (South Africa), and English teachers from Yekaterinburg — representing both Russia and South Africa. 🤝 Mr. Paul introduced the Online English to BRICS project, shared its key goals and opportunities, and engaged in a Q&A session with participants. 📚 This initiative is designed to expand educational cooperation and promote cross-cultural exchange among BRICS countries. #SouthAfrica#Yekaterinburg#Education#English#BRICS

🌍🇿🇦 Офис Почётного консула ЮАР организовал онлайн-встречу исполнительного директора школы английского языка Blue Online Education (ЮАР) г-на Рави Пола с преподавателями английского из Екатеринбурга — гражданами России и Южной Африки. 🤝 На встрече г-н Пол представил проект Online English to BRICS («Английский онлайн для стран БРИКС») и ответил на вопросы участников. 📚 Инициатива направлена на развитие образовательного сотрудничества и обмен опытом между странами БРИКС. #ЮАР#Екатеринбург#Образование#Английский#BRICS#БРИКС

🌍🇿🇦 The Office of the Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg held an online meeting with Mr. Ravi Paul, Managing Director of the South African English language school Blue Online Education. 📖 The school is developing the project Online English for BRICS Countries. 🤝 We discussed possible areas of cooperation. #SouthAfrica#Yekaterinburg#Education#English#BRICS

🌍🇿🇦Офис Почётного консула ЮАР в Екатеринбурге провёл онлайн-встречу с г-ном Рави Полом, исполнительным директором южноафриканской школы английского языка «Блу Онлайн Эдьюкейшн» (Blue Online Education). 📖 Школа развивает проект «Английский онлайн для стран БРИКС» (Online English to BRICS). 🤝 Мы обсудили возможные пути сотрудничества. #ЮАР#Екатеринбург#Образование#Английский#BRICS#БРИКС

🚗BRICS Road Rally 2025 🗓 August 9–15 📍 From Yekaterinburg to Moscow — over 1,600 km across 8 Russian regions! 🌍 Participants from BRICS and invited countries will travel through cities like Dyurtyuli, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, and Suzdal, discovering Russia’s rich culture and major infrastructure projects. 🎯 The rally features a dynamic business and cultural program, showcasing regional development, innovation, and hospitality. 🔗 More: roadrallybrics.ru/roadrally Source: Russian Embassy in India #BRICS#RoadRally#Russia#BRICS2024#Екатеринбург#Москва

🌍 African Nations to Join SPIEF 2025 in St. Petersburg According to Roscongress, African countries will take part in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), held this year from June 18 to 21. 📌 The main theme of the 2025 Forum is: "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World". 🤝 Earlier this year, Russia’s Ambassador to South Africa, Roman Ambarov, presented an official invitation to South Africa's Deputy President, Paul Mashatile (pictured). 🔗 Photo: https://afrinz.ru/2025/05/vicze-prezident-yuar-poluchil-ot-rossijskogo-posla-priglashenie-na-pmef/ #SPIEF#BRICS#RussiaAfrica#SouthAfrica#MultipolarWorld#EmergingMarkets#GlobalDialogue#EconomicForum#internationalcooperation#diplomacy#AfricaAtSPIEF