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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🇺🇸Marco #Rubio a officié en tant que DJ lors d'un mariage, a déclaré Dan Scavino, assistant du président américain.
Comme le soulignent les médias américains, Rubio est devenu ces derniers mois la cible de blagues sur Internet en tant que « ministre de tout ». Il cumule deux fonctions influentes et joue un rôle de premier plan dans la politique de la Maison Blanche à l'égard du #Venezuela et de #Cuba.
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🌎 The Namib Desert is home to the world’s oldest living desert fairy circles—mysterious bare patches of earth surrounded by rings of grass. Scientists believe termites create these strange patterns by eating plant roots underground, shaping the desert’s landscape for centuries. ✨
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🇺🇸🇨🇺 Gli #USA avvertono #Cuba dopo il Venezuela, il segretario di stato Marco #Rubio: "Cuba è un disastro. È governato da uomini incompetenti e senili. Non ha un'economia ed è in totale collasso. Se vivessi all’Avana e fossi parte del loro governo, sarei preoccupato".
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Президент Диас-Канель: " #Cuba осуждает и требует СРОЧНОЙ реакции международного сообщества на преступное нападение США на #Venezuela. Наша #ZonaDePaz подвергается жестокому нападению. Государственный терроризм против храброго венесуэльского народа и против Нашей Америки.
"Родина или смерть! Мы победим!"
#Венесуэла
Libertador — не всё, но главное о Латинской Америке и странах Карибского бассейна
Lo dejó sin dientes 👊🏻🦷
🔴#Sheinbaum acabó con #RivaPalacio tras una columna donde menciona que #Cuba estaría armando a carteles mexicanos 📹👀
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🇷🇺April 12 — International Day of Human Space Flight 🇷🇺
🚀On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to journey into outer space aboard Vostok-1. His mission lasted only 108 minutes, but it changed the course of history forever.
🔭The chief architect of the Soviet space program was the brilliant Soviet scientist Sergey Korolev.
👏After the first flight new achievements soon followed. In 1965, Alexei Leonov became the first person to conduct a spacewalk. Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space, proving that space is open to everyone.
🌠We should also remember the theorists without whom spaceflight would have been impossible. The Russian scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky was one of the pioneers of space flight and the founding father of modern rocketry and astronautics.
🌍The achievements of the Soviet space program are of immense importance for all humanity.
💫May the striving of man to reach the stars never fade!
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🌟From Cape Town to the Arctic: South Africa's Contribution to the Allied Victory
On the sidelines of theRussian Movie Night Victory Marathon, the Russian Embassy in South Africa opened a photo exhibition dedicated to South Africa's participation in the Second World War – a conflict that was not merely a European war, but a truly global struggle against Nazi and fascist tyranny.
The exhibition was attended by ANC Veterans, South African officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of the cultural, business, academic, and media communities.
During those decisive years, South Africa stood alongside the Soviet Union as a proud member of the Anti-Hitler Coalition. That partnership, forged in shared sacrifice, is remembered with the deepest gratitude in Russia to this day.
"We will always remember that during World War II South Africa was our ally and an important member of the Anti-Hitler Coalition," Russian Ambassador to South Africa Roman Ambarov emphasized during his welcoming remarks.
The Cape Route & Lend-Lease
South Africa's strategic geography proved decisive when the supply route through the Dardanelles was closed. Cape Town became one of the principal ports of call for Anglo-American vessels delivering war materials to the Soviet Union via the Persian Gulf – a vital lifeline at the most critical moment of the war.
The Arctic Convoys
Around 3,000 South African seamen served in the Royal Navy, many of them aboard Allied vessels carrying vital supplies to the Soviet northern ports of Murmansk and Arkhangelsk to relieve besieged Leningrad. Those long, perilous journeys were made in brutal weather, under constant threat of enemy attack. Their courage deserves to be honoured and remembered.
The Secret Mission to Yalta
In late January 1945, a SAAF DC-3 flew a classified mission from Cairo – through Tobruk and Athens – to recently liberated Crimea. The South African aircrew found themselves present at one of history's most consequential moments: the Yalta Conference, where Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill gathered at the Livadia Palace to shape the post-war world. The flight engineer later recalled, with warm simplicity, being invited for tea and cake by the wife of the Soviet airfield commander – a small, human moment at the centre of history.
Solidarity Beyond the Battlefield
South Africans demonstrated remarkable solidarity through humanitarian aid and civilian support that reached across oceans and strengthened the ties between our peoples even in the darkest years of the war.
🤝 The Russian Embassy extends its sincere gratitude to the DITSONG National Museum of Military History for providing the unique materials that made this exhibition possible. Their dedication to preserving and sharing this history ensures that the stories of those who served will never be forgotten.
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa hold talks on the sidelines of the XVI BRICS Summit.
📍Kazan, October 22, 2024
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🇷🇺Most Russians regret the dissolution of the USSR.
🔻According to a VCIOM poll, if a referendum on preserving the Soviet Union were held today, 61% of Russians would vote "yes."
🔻Among those who support preserving the USSR, 30% believe it was a great country characterized by friendship between peoples and unity, while 26% highlighted Soviet equality, stability, and security.
That country didn't disappear from the map, do realise —
It's in the DNA, it's somewhere inside.
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🔴 La Secretaría de #Marina informó que una aeronave de la Armada de México localizó a las dos embarcaciones tipo catamarán que se estaban buscando en el Caribe mientras navegaban rumbo a #Cuba con ayuda humanitaria 🚢
👉🏻 Tras establecer comunicación con el capitán, se confirmó que los tripulantes se encuentran en buen estado de salud y que un buque de la institución los acompañará para que tengan un arribo seguro 🇨🇺🙏
From Olympic Misha to the squirrel with candies: classic New Year's cards from the USSR were revived using a neural network.
Video: the TV channel История
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