Russian Consulate in Cape Town

📑 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has compiled and issued a Report regarding the Situation with the Glorification of Nazism and the Spread of Neo-Nazism and Other Practices That Contribute to Fuelling Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance Read in full (pdf) The report continues the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to draw attention to the manifestations of various forms of glorification of the Nazi movement, neo-Nazism, racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in foreign countries. The document reflects the line of Western countries aimed at fomenting rabid Russophobia. which has become one of the "manifestations" of their support for Ukraine against the background <...> Considerable attention is also paid to the actions of certain States, primarily the Baltic States, Poland and Ukraine, which <...> actively continue to destroy on their territory the entire array of Soviet and Russian, and often their own, memorial heritage and step up their activities to falsify the history of World War II. 🔻 The West is openly and unceremoniously changing historical concepts – from equating the Nazi regime with the "totalitarian" Soviet one to attempting to place all responsibility for the war on the Soviet Union and declare it "a criminal worse than the Third Reich". 🔻 The meaning and, most importantly, the essence of the verdict of the International Military Tribunal for the trial and punishment of major war criminals of the European Axis countries (the Nuremberg Tribunal) is being deliberately blurred. 🔻 The political elites of the overwhelming majority of European and North American "democratic" states are trying their best to conceal from the international community, including their own citizens, the Nazi essence of the policy of the Kiev and similar regimes. The absolute majority of members of the international community share Russia's approaches to the glorification of Nazism and the justification of racism. In 2023, the Russian resolution was supported by the majority of the world's countries – 1️⃣1️⃣8️⃣. 49 delegations voted against it, including the United States and Ukraine, as well as EU member states. The manifestations of racial discrimination and glorification of Nazism pose a direct threat to the fundamental values of true democracy and human rights and a serious challenge to international and regional security and stability. <...> ☝️ Russia, together with like-minded countries, does not intend to tolerate such racist and neo-colonial approaches and will oppose them in every possible way.

🇷🇺🇿🇦On November 10, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for the Middle East and African Countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Thandi Moraka met on the sidelines of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi. 🤝 During the conversation topical issues of further progressive development of the Russian-South African strategic partnership were discussed, including effective cooperation in trade, economic, scientific, technical and other fields. 🌍 Moscow and Pretoria's unswerving focus on strengthening political dialogue and coordination of actions in the UN, BRICS, G20 and other formats, including comprehensive settlement of crises and conflicts in Africa and the Middle East, was also confirmed. #RussiaSouthAfrica #RussianMFA

Консульский департамент МИД России: 📲 Проживающие за рубежом получатели российских пенсий теперь могут подать заявление по продлению выплаты пенсии на портале Госуслуг с использованием сервиса биометрии. Для получения услуги обязательно одновременное соблюдение следующих условий: - наличие у заявителя подтверждённой учётной записи на ЕПГУ; - наличие усиленной неквалифицированной электронной подписи, полученной в приложении «Госключ»; - подтверждённая биометрия (требуется личное посещение кредитного учреждения (банка) на территории Российской Федерации с паспортом и СНИЛС). 💻 Подать заявление можно только посредством устройства с работающими веб-камерой и микрофоном через портал Госуслуг для подтверждения личности по биометрии. Поданное заявление подписывается в приложении «Госключ», установленном на телефон или планшет, в течение 24 часов после подачи. Регистрация в приложении «Госключ» осуществляется с тем же номером телефона, который привязан к учётной записи на ЕПГУ. После подписания заявление будет автоматически отправлено в СФР. Уведомление о поступлении заявления в СФР придет в личный кабинет на ЕПГУ. 👉Обучающий ролик с пошаговой инструкцией, как избежать ошибок при подачи заявления.

📺Владимир Путин принял участие в пленарной сессии XXI ежегодного заседания Международного дискуссионного клуба «Валдай» 🌍 Нам с вами также выпало жить в эпоху кардинальных, по сути, революционных перемен, не только осмыслять, но и быть непосредственными участниками сложнейших процессов первой четверти XXI века. Мы живем в эпоху кардинальных, по сути, революционных перемен, на наших глазах формируется совершенно новое мировое устройство. 💪🏻 Поднимаются новые державы. Народы чётче и яснее осознают свои интересы, свою самоценность, самобытность и идентичность, всё твёрже настаивают на достижении целей развития и справедливости. 📌Общества сталкиваются с бóльшим количеством новых вызовов: от захватывающих технологических изменений до катастрофических природных катаклизмов, от вопиющего социального расслоения до массовых миграционных волн и острейших экономических кризисов. 🦠Эксперты говорят об угрозах новых региональных конфликтов, глобальных эпидемий. ❌Западный либерализм выразился в крайнюю нетерпимость и агрессию к любой альтернативе, к любой суверенной и независимой мысли и сегодня оправдывает неонацизм, терроризм, расизм и даже массовый геноцид гражданского населения. ⚠️Международные конфликты и столкновения чреваты взаимным уничтожением. Оружие, способное это делать, существует и постоянно совершенствуется по мере развития технологий. А клуб обладателей такого оружия расширяется, и никто не гарантирует, что в случае окончательного разрушения правовых и моральных норм оно не будет задействовано. 💣Призывы Запада нанести стратегическое поражение России – стране, обладающей крупнейшим арсеналом ядерного оружия, – демонстрируют запредельный авантюризм западных политиков.Такая слепая вера в собственную безнаказанность, исключительность может обернуться мировой трагедией. Мы подошли к опасной черте. 🇷🇺В отличие от наших оппонентов Россия не воспринимает западную цивилизацию как врага, не ставит вопрос «мы или они». 🙌🏻Совместные усилия можно было бы направить с гораздо большей пользой, отдачей на решение действительно общих проблем, которые затрагивают всех: от проблем демографии и социального неравенства до климатических изменений, продовольственной безопасности, медицины и новых технологий. Полная версия - Заседание дискуссионного клуба «Валдай» #Валдай#ВладимирПутин#Кремль

📺 Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session of the 21st annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club 🌍We are destined to live in an era of fundamental, even revolutionary changes, and not only to comprehend but also to take a direct part in the most complex processes of the first quarter of the 21st century. We are witnessing the formation of a completely new world order, nothing like we had in the past. 💪🏻New powers are rising. Nations are becoming more and more aware of their interests, their value, uniqueness and identity, and are increasingly insistent on pursuing the goals of development and justice. 📌Societies are confronted with a multitude of new challenges, from exciting technological changes to catastrophic natural disasters, from outrageous social division to massive migration waves and acute economic crises. ⚠️Experts talk about the threat of new regional conflicts, global epidemics, about complex and controversial ethical aspects of interaction between humans and artificial intelligence, about how traditions and progress reconcile with each other. ❌Western liberalism has expressed itself in extreme intolerance and aggression towards any alternative, towards any sovereign and independent thought, and today supports neo-Nazism, terrorism, racism and even mass genocide of civilians. 💣International conflicts may result in mutual destruction. Weapons capable of doing this exist and are constantly being improved as technology develops. And the number of owners of such weapons is expanding, and no one guarantees that in case of final destruction of legal and moral norms it will not be involved. ❌The West's calls to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, the country with the largest arsenal of nuclear weapons, demonstrate the extreme adventurism of Western politicians. Such a blind belief can turn into a world tragedy. We have come to a dangerous line. 🇷🇺Unlike our opponents, Russia does not perceive Western civilization as an enemy, does not ask the question "us or them". 🙌🏻 Common efforts could be directed with much greater benefit, a return on solving truly common problems that affect everyone: from the problems of demography and social inequality to climate change, food security, medicine and new technologies. Full version: Valdai Discussion Club meeting #RussianKremlin#RussianMFA#VladimirPutin

#RussiaHelps 🇷🇺🇱🇧 Russia's EMERCOM continues to render humanitarian assistance to the people of Lebanon, delivers a third batch of aid, 24 tonnes of: 📦 Child nutrition and food; 📦 Basic necessities; 📦 Medical supplies. This is the third humanitarian delivery to Lebanon by a special flight of Russia's EMERCOM.

🗓 On November 7, 1941, the historic military parade took place on the Red Square in Moscow marking the 24th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution. The parade was organised and held, when the Nazi forces were already approaching the Soviet capital — at the time an unthinkable endeavour. Not only was it a defiance of Hitler's war machine and inhumane regime, but a testament to the unbending will of the Soviet people, the parade showed the Red Army soldiers and officers’ resilience and determination. The march involved some 28'500 servicemen, as well as 140 artillery pieces, 160 tanks, and 232 vehicles. From the Red Square, Soviet soldiers and officers headed directly to the front, ready to defend their Motherland from the Nazis no matter the hardships and seemingly improbable odds. The military parade became a symbol of the Soviet people’s fortitude and courage, inspired them in their fight against German aggression. It bolstered the USSR’s international prestige and strengthened the Allied coalition. ⚔️ A month later, the “invincible” Wehrmacht suffered its first major defeat, and Hitler’s ambitious blitzkrieg plan against the Soviet Union was thwarted. In 2004, a federal law was passed designating November 7 as a Day of Military Glory in Russia in honour of the Red Square military parade. Ever since, festive concerts and exhibitions commemorating this event have been held annually across the country. #Victory79

🇷🇺🇿🇦Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation on the AEW2024: Russia sees prospects in the expansion of energy dialogue with African countries 🤝 The Russian delegation headed by the Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin took part in one of the key events on the AEW 2024 programme, where they discussed the prospects of expanding partnership in the energy sector between Russia and Africa. During the round table, the Deputy Minister noted promising areas of cooperation: 📌oil and gas sector; 📌RES; 📌modernization and construction of network infrastructure; 📌digital technologies in fuel and energy complex. 🧑🏻‍💻Training of specialised personnel for the energy industry was pronounced among one of the most important direction of bilateral cooperation. 🇷🇺Russia is ready to share its experience in training specialists for the oil, gas and mining sectors, as well as in digitalization of the energy industry. #RussiaSouthAfrica#AEW2024#AfricanEnergyWeek#RussianMFA

🇷🇺President Vladimir Putin received the letters of credence from 28 newly appointed ambassadors of foreign nations. ☝️ Russia does not seek confrontation and hopes that Europe will adopt a rational approach to cooperation with Moscow, the Russian leader said during the ceremony. “Russia has always been, and remains, committed to mutually beneficial cooperation and is not seeking confrontation,” Vladimir Putin emphasized.

🎙️ Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Rossiya Segodnya November 5, 2024 #BRICS 🔹 The 16th BRICS summit in Kazan came as a landmark international event not only of the year, but in recent history as well. Its success highlighted the futility of attempts to isolate Russia internationally, which some of our foreign policy opponents have recurred to in an attempt to put our country under pressure. 🔹 At the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, delegations from 35 Asian, African, Middle Eastern, European, and Latin American countries,as well as heads of executive bodies from the UN, the Union State, the EAEU, the CIS, and the SCO, and the president of the New Development Bank, came to Kazan. According to the participants, the summit took place in an atmosphere of friendship, openness, and mutual respect <…>. 🔹The outcomes and the plans are clearly outlined in the Kazan Declaration which is the summit’s joint document. Among other points, it clearly laid out the participating countries’ commitment to promote positive changes in the global economy and politics with an eye towards building a fairer and more balanced international order, reforming global governance institutions, and effectively addressing global challenges. 🔹The declaration also laid out specific and practical results of cooperation, including the BRICS Grain Exchange, the Contact Group on Climate and Sustainable Development, the Working Group on Nuclear Medicine, the Geological Platform, and the Investment Platform. 🔹 I would like to turn a spotlight on the parts of the declaration that discuss adapting the global monetary system to existing realities, enhancing the role of developing nations, stepping up interbank cooperation, raising the share of national currencies in payments, and establishing independent payment platforms and insurance mechanisms within BRICS. Ultimately, all of the above will help create a payment network that is resistant to external risks, which, as we sensed during the summit, is what non-Western countries are increasingly interested in. #ThePalestinianIsraeliConflict 🔹Shortly after the beginning of the Israeli operation in Gaza, we coordinated with our BRICS partners and other like-minded nations to submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council, calling for an end to military actions and for unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza. However, this resolution was blocked by the United States and its allies. 🔹 <…> this negotiation process has stalled, and the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. Furthermore, regional tensions are escalating, with the conflict already spreading to Lebanon and sporadic flare-ups reaching Syria, Iraq, and even Iran. #ElectionsInGeorgia 🔹 The United States and the EU are artificially trying to frame the current electoral process in Georgia as a strategic choice between Russia and the West, thereby attempting to present Georgia and other post-Soviet states with a false dilemma. #RussianMFA

🔋World's second largest electric grid holdings ROSSETI discussed prospects of cooperation between Russia and South Africa during the meeting within African Energy Week 2024 🇷🇺 Deputy General Director of Russian public joint company Rosseti Evgeny Lyapunov held a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy of South Africa on the sidelines of the AEW2024. The Consul General of Russia in Cape Town Alexey Malenko took part in the meeting. 💬 The participants noted high level of trade and economic relations between Russia and South Africa, discussed cooperation in the power grid complex and further prospects for joint work in energy sector. Audit of power systems, engineering, joint R&D were mentioned as promising areas. ✔️The session serves as a continuation of the dialogue between Vladimir Putin and Cyril Ramaphosa on prospects of Russian-South African cooperation, which were a topic of active discussion at the BRICS Summit in Kazan. 🖋️The sides reached the agreement for further study of possible joint projects. 🔗 Instagram - African energy week 🔗 Website - African energy week #RussiaSouthAfrica#AfricanEnergyWeek

🔋From November 4 to 8, the Cape Town International Convention Centre will host the African Energy Week. 🇷🇺The Russian delegation will be headed by Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin. 🤝 A Russia-Africa roundtable is scheduled for November 6. It will focus on opportunities for Russian companies in the African energy sector and strategic areas of cooperation between Russia and the continent. ⛽️ Several Russian companies will participate, including gas giant Gazprom, oil producer Lukoil, oil and gas equipment manufacturer Uralhimmash, as well as state-owned Sberbank. 💬 "Russia occupies a leading position among the world's largest energy systems in terms of low-carbon electricity generation, which is particularly important for African partners," Russian Presidential Advisor Anton Kobyakov said. 💬 "In the future, cooperation with Russia will only help strengthen Africa's energy sector," said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. 🔗 Instagram - African energy week 🔗 Website - African energy week #RussiaSouthAfrica#RussianMFA#AfricanEnergyWeek