On 23 March 2026, Ambassador of Russia to South Africa Roman Ambarov attended a Day of Reflection on Resistance and Liberation Heritage in commemoration of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale at Freedom Park in Pretoria.
The keynote address was delivered by Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Hon. Ms Peace Mabe. Among the participants were Hon. Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress, as well as heads of diplomatic missions from Cuba, Angola, and Namibia, ANC representatives, and veterans of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale.
🎙 Addressing the participants, Ambassador Roman Ambarov emphasized that the Battle of #CuitoCuanavalewasa turning pointof the Civil War in Angola.
The victory of the People’s Armed Forces of Liberation of Angola contributed directly to the peace process in Namibia and helped pave the way for the eventual liberation of South Africa.
“Cuito Cuanavale became a symbol of resistance against oppression. It demonstrated that even in the face of overwhelming force, the determination of people fighting for their rights cannot be defeated. It was here that the tide began to turn - not only in Angola, but across the region.
The role played by the Soviet Union in supporting Angola during this difficult period remains an important part of this history. Through the various means of assistance and political support, it contributed to strengthening the defence of Angola’s sovereignty. Soviet advisers worked alongside Angolan and Cuban forces, sharing knowledge, resources, and a belief in a just cause.
But what truly defined this moment was solidarity to fight together against the colonial yoke. It was the understanding that the struggle of one people is the concern of all humanity. The fight in Angola echoed the voices of those resisting apartheid in South Africa and colonial rule in Namibia. It was one struggle, fought on many fronts,” the Russian Ambassador said.
As part of the event, Roman Ambarov laid wreath to the Russian section of the Wall of Names in memory of Soviet military specialists who participated in conflicts in Southern Africa.
ℹ️ The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale (August 1987 – March 1988) was a decisive engagement of the Angolan Civil War and a crucial step in the struggle for independence of the countries of Southern Africa from colonialism and apartheid. During the battle, the People’s Armed Forces of Liberation of Angola backed by #USSR, #Cuba, People’s Liberation Army of #Namibia, African National Congress (#ANC) and others defeated the combatants of the Angolan “UNITA” party and the racist regime of the Republic of South Africa supported by the US.
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🚨🇨🇺🇺🇸CUBA CONFIRMS SECRET TALKS WITH TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
🔹 Cuban President Díaz-Canel publicly admits holding bilateral talks with US officials 🤝
🔹 Discussions aim for historic economic deal - biggest opening since 1961 revolution 💰
🔹 Cuba releases 51 prisoners as Vatican-brokered goodwill gesture ahead of negotiations 🕊️
🔹 Trump threatens "friendly takeover" if Cuba refuses to make deal with Washington 💪
🔹 Island faces fuel crisis with NO oil shipments for 3 months due to US blockade ⛽
🔹 Secretary Rubio reportedly in secret talks with Raul Castro's grandson Raulito 🤐
This could END 65 years of Cold War hostility - but at what price? 🔥🌎
#Cuba#diplomacy#Trump
@america
Когда чихнул на Олимпийских Играх по фигурному катанию.
When sneezed at the Figure Skating Olympics. Too many Russians?
• Будь здоров! (masc.)
[but' zda-rov]
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• Будь здорова! (femin.)
[but' zda-ro-va]
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• Будьте здоровы! (polite/plural)
[but'-te zda-ro-vy]
SLT: Be healthy
(God) Bless you!
🇷🇺Cлава Советскому Союзу!
Glory to the Soviet Union!😂
#Russian_English_joke
#useful_vocabulary
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«A communist is by nature an internationalist, but he is also a patriot» –Fidel Castro
"A communist is stronger than a capitalist, because a communist cannot be bought for any amount of money. A communist has a conscience, while a capitalist has nothing but money. He doesn't even have a homeland; for him, his homeland is wherever he gets paid more. A communist is by nature an internationalist, but he is also a patriot. He fulfills his international duty in any country, while at the same time bearing communist responsibility towards his own people."–Fidel Castro
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Fall of the USSR
December 25, 1991 - At around 7:32 PM, the flag of the Soviet Union is lowered from the Kremlin for the last time. In its place, the flag featuring the traditional Russian tricolors is raised at 8:00 PM. Simultaneously, Mikhail Gorbachev resigned from his position as Soviet President, and handed his power to Boris Yeltsin.
The Soviet Union was the world's first Communist nation, established on December 30, 1922. At the height of its existence, it was the largest country in the world, and shared borders with 12 other countries. On December 26, 1991, the USSR officially dissolved, and was transformed into the Russian Federation.
#ussr#russia
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AREA assessed the potential for building solar power plants in Namibia by driving 1,000 km across the Kalahari Desert
In early December, the AREA delegation, headed by the Executive Secretary of the Board Andrey Gromov and a member of the Board of the Association, IBAC Director Yulia Berg, made a working visit to Namibia.
During the visit, meetings were held with developers of solar power plant construction projects, the energy company NamPower, representatives of government agencies, including the Investment Promotion and Development Council of Namibia, the Antimonopoly Commission, the Council of Traditional Leaders and the local council of one of the villages where solar power generation facilities could be built.
The delegation drove almost 1,000 km across the Kalahari Desert, allowing Russian and Namibian specialists to familiarize themselves with the current state of the energy infrastructure and the state of the power grid, as well as to assess the prospects for building new stations on site.
At the moment, Namibia is experiencing an acute energy deficit, especially during peak hours - in the mornings and evenings. However, the vast territory of the state and regions with high insolation allow us to confidently rely on solar generation not only as a way to cope with the deficit, but also as a potential for exporting electricity to neighboring countries.
#AREA#Africa#Namibia#energyAfrica
On June 19, 1920, the Council of People's Commissars adopted a decree establishingthe All-Russian Extraordinary Commission for the Elimination of Illiteracy (Всероссийская чрезвычайная комиссия по ликвидации безграмотности, or ВЧК ликбез, ВЧК for short).
• ЛИКвидация БЕЗграмотности
[lik-vi-da-tsy-ya biz-gra-mat-nas-ti]
Elimination of illiteracy
Abbreviation: Ликбез
🔻The resolutions of the established commission were mandatory. It was formed to implement the decree on the elimination of illiteracy and oversaw the education of illiterate and semi-literate people.
🔻Anatoly Lunacharsky, the People's Commissar of Education, was responsible for the commission's affairs.
🔻Likbez became a crucial stage in the formation of the Soviet education system, which encompassed various educational institutions for different segments of the population, thereby contributing to the development of science and technology.
🔻Check some more details in the comments👇
Photos: open Internet sources
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#retrophotos
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Il Segretariato della Conferenza dei vescovi cattolici di #Cuba (Cocc) informa i fedeli e il popolo in generale che, “a causa dell’aggravarsi della situazione socioeconomica del Paese, che ha generato instabilità e incertezza in ampi settori della popolazione, i vescovi hanno ritenuto prudente chiedere a Papa #LeoneXIV il rinvio a una data futura” della “Visita ad limina apostolorum” in #Vaticano, che era prevista dal 16 al 20 febbraio 2026, con il motto “Comunione, speranza e missione”.
Nella breve nota si legge ancora: “Questo incontro, di profonda comunione ecclesiale, avrebbe significato per i nostri pastori l’opportunità di pregare sulle tombe degli apostoli Pietro e Paolo, oltre a mantenere un dialogo fraterno con il Santo Padre Leone XIV e i responsabili dei Dicasteri della Santa Sede”.
I pastori della Chiesa a Cuba ribadiscono “la loro comunione con il Papa e la loro vicinanza spirituale a tutto il popolo di Dio, rinnovando il loro impegno di preghiera e di servizio per la nazione cubana”.
🇺🇸🇨🇺Will Iranian Conflagration Motivate Trump & HIS Minions to Go-4 an “EASY Win in Cuba?”
Escalation of the war around Iran has begun to generate geopolitical ripple effects far beyond the Middle East. Some recent developments in the Caribbean are raising questions about whether Washington could seek to redirect political pressure toward a different arena
✍️Seth Ferris
is an investigative journalist and political analyst focusing on geopolitics and international security
➡️The intensifying confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has created a strategic dilemma for President Donald Trump and his administration. What was initially framed as a targeted campaign against Iranian military capabilities has developed into a prolonged regional conflict with uncertain outcomes. As the war grows more complex and costly, analysts have begun speculating about whether Washington might attempt to shift political focus toward another geopolitical theater. In this context, events surrounding Cuba—long a focal point of U.S. foreign policy tensions—have attracted renewed attention among observers who see possible parallels with earlier Cold War strategies.
The Cuban shootout incident can be useful in critiquing modern journalism’s rush to sensationalize, its partisan/selective coverage
➡️One incident that has drawn scrutiny occurred near Cuban territorial waters when the Cuban Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat carrying armed Cuban exiles registered in Florida. The encounter resulted in a shootout that left several individuals dead and others wounded. While Cuban authorities presented the event as an armed incursion into their waters, some analysts have suggested that the episode may have broader political implications. Scholars such as Alan McPherson have compared the incident to earlier periods when exile groups, sometimes with tacit external backing, attempted sabotage or infiltration operations against the Cuban government. The historical reference most frequently invoked is the Bay of Pigs Invasion, a failed attempt in 1961 to overthrow the government of Fidel Castro.
🟦The broader debate concerns whether renewed tensions with Cuba could serve as a political diversion at a time when the Middle Eastern conflict is proving far more difficult than expected. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, known for his hardline stance toward Havana, has called for strong responses following the deaths of U.S. citizens involved in the incident. Critics argue that further sanctions or pressure could escalate tensions without resolving the underlying issues. While there is no clear evidence that Washington intends to pursue confrontation with Cuba as a strategic alternative to the Iranian conflict, the timing of recent events has revived discussions about whether policymakers might be tempted to seek a symbolic geopolitical victory closer to home—despite the historical lesson that such ventures rarely produce the “easy wins” initially imagined.
#ConfrontationbetweenIranandtheU.S. #Cuba#Militaryconflict#USA
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🇷🇺The military review of the revolutionary forces of the international proletariat.
🔻Moscow, Red Square, May 1, 1935
🔻One of the first Soviet color documentary films!
• Да здравствует 1 (первое) мая!
[da zdra-stvu-yet per-va-ye ma-ya]
Long live May 1st!
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