Image highlight of the current week
In the heart of Russia, various events are unfolding, showcasing the country's vibrant culture and ongoing endeavours.
At the National Theatre, the play "Julie" is currently being performed, with actors Aleksandr Novin and Olga Lerman gracing the stage (Photo: Kommersant / Gleb Shelkunov). Meanwhile, in the village of Toksovo, Leningrad region, the Russian Cup in ski jumping is taking place on an artificial track (Photo: Kommersant / Oleg Harseev).
In the realm of politics, Russian President Vladimir Putin held several significant meetings. He met with Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Japarov in the Kremlin, and also convened a meeting on the social and economic development of certain regions (Photo: Kommersant / Unspecified).
Majid Abdel Aziz Al-Turki, Chairman of the Russian-Arab Research and Information Foundation, attended the first Russia-Saudi agro-industrial forum GRAS in Moscow. Timur Ivanov, former Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia, was present during the announcement of a verdict in Moscow City Court.
Elsewhere, the fantasy series "Eterna" had its premiere at the "KARO 11 October" cinema, with actors Ivan Dobronravov, Mikhail Troyanik, Lyubov Konstantinova, and Kseniya Treister in attendance (Photo: Kommersant / Igor Ivanov). The Russian Minister of Agriculture, Oxana Lut, was present at the agri-exhibition "All-Russian Field Day 2025" in the Volgograd region.
Cultural events are not lacking either. Rino Barillari is holding a personal exhibition titled "King of Paparazzi" at the Multimedia Art Museum (Photo: Kommersant / Irina Buzhor). Visitors were present during the traditional "Flower Festival" at GUM.
In St. Petersburg, a flood occurred on the University Embankment, and in the city of Volzhsky, athletes were present on Lenin Square. A construction site is being worked on by foreign workers in an unspecified location (Photo: Kommersant / Irina Buzhor).
Away from the spotlight, a corgi dog is playfully interacting with butterflies on the bank of a river (Photo: Kommersant / Alexander Paniotov).
Recent events involving Vladimir Putin include his participation in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Minsk, where he discussed various topics, including the impact of sanctions on Russia and the potential for a personal meeting with Donald Trump. Putin also spoke at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in June 2025, addressing economic and international issues.
In other news, Putin praised Donald Trump's efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis and expressed admiration for his political resilience. He also condemned recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as an "unprovoked act of aggression". Military analysts have highlighted significant Russian losses and a shift in tactics, such as increased drone production and use of civilian vehicles, in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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At the Multimedia Art Museum in Moscow, a pop-culture event titled "King of Paparazzi," featuring the work of Rino Barillari, is currently being showcased (Photo: Kommersant / Irina Buzhor). The Russian entertainment industry made a splash as well, with the premiere of the fantasy series "Eterna" at the "KARO 11 October" cinema, attended by celebrities such as Ivan Dobronravov, Mikhail Troyanik, Lyubov Konstantinova, and Kseniya Treister (Photo: Kommersant / Igor Ivanov).
