Top-notch pictures captured in July.
In the heart of Moscow, the aftermath of a downpour near Nagatinskaya metro station was observed, leaving puddles and drizzle in its wake. Meanwhile, in the cultural hub of St. Petersburg, a vibrant rainbow graced the skies, adding a splash of colour to the cityscape.
Over in Yerevan, the Vardavar festival, timed to coincide with the Transfiguration of the Lord, brought joy and celebration to the streets. In Yakutia, a concert was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Holding "Seligdar".
At the Museum-Reserve Complex "New Khersones", believers participated in the Night Divine Liturgy, and a celebration took place for the Day of Russia's Baptism. Carp could be found swimming in the pool on the territory of the complex, adding a touch of tranquility to the festivities.
Sports enthusiasts had plenty to cheer about as well. A hockey player of renown, Alexander Ovechkin, participated in a charity match between the "KHL Stars" and "NHL Stars" teams. In a different arena, the match between "Dinamo" (Moscow) and "Sochi" teams took place at the VTB Arena stadium.
Art and culture were also thriving. Svetlana Zakharova performed in the "Pa de de on fingertips and for fingers" project, while Symphie Dana graced the International Chekhov Theatre Festival with her presence.
In the political sphere, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov attended a press conference following the BRICS summit, and Chairman of the Government of Russia Mikhail Mishustin and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan attended an international ecological conference.
The Russian Minister of Agriculture, Oxana Lut, was present at the Agricultural Exhibition "All-Russian Field Day 2025". The Head of the Republic of Altai, Andrei Turcha, attended the funeral of former Russian Minister of Transport Roman Starodubtsev.
In the world of entertainment, a farewell ceremony was held for actor and director Yuri Moroz, and a guest attended the New Russian Film Festival "Gorky Fest" at the Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Theatre of Drama. Another guest was at the "Photography Art. From Daguerreotype to Artificial Intelligence" exhibition at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall.
In the bustling city of Moscow, a queue for water was seen in the Kirovsky district of Donetsk, and people were spotted swimming in a fountain. The city also witnessed the demolition of the "Big Clay No. 4" sculpture by Urs Fischer at the GES-2 House of Culture.
Cultural events were not limited to the city, as a Summer Gastronomic Festival "GrillFest" took place at the Art Space "ATS". In the realm of business, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PAO "Severstal" Alexei Mordashov attended the Celebration Evening for Metallurgists, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bosco di Ciliegi company Mikhail Kusnirovich attended the Bosco Tennis Cup 2025 tournament in "Luzhniki".
Religious events included a Holy Procession with Relics of St. Vladimir the Equal-to-the-Apostles, and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia participated in the ceremony of laying the foundation stone for the Resurrection Cathedral in the Naberezhnye Chelny Diocese.
In the international arena, President of Russia Vladimir Putin was seen at the flag-raising ceremony over the nuclear-powered submarine cruiser "Knyaz Pozharsky" in Severodvinsk, and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko attended the opening of the "Slavianskii Bazaar" festival in Vitebsk.
As always, Russia was a vibrant tapestry of events and happenings, offering a rich and diverse cultural, political, and social landscape.
A concert was held in Yakutia to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Holding "Seligdar", contributing to the entertainment scene. At the New Russian Film Festival "Gorky Fest" in Nizhny Novgorod, a guest mingled with movie enthusiasts, another entertainment activity.
