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Eid Mubarak On this blessed occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community around the world - from Russia to the Middle East, from Southeast Asia to every place where this sacred day is honored. May your prayers be heard, your hopes fulfilled, and your hearts filled with peace. In a world of many cultures, traditions, and beliefs, it is unity, mutual respect, and the depth of our shared humanity that bring us closer together. May this Eid remind us not only of faith, but of compassion, dignity, and the strength we find in understanding one another. Beyond borders, beyond differences, we are connected by something deeper - by the values we carry, the families we nurture, and the future we build together. May peace guide our steps, may unity shape our path, and may this blessed day inspire harmony for generations to come.

Happy Sunday. This video was actually filmed more than a year ago with a team from Saint-Petersburg. I originally planned to publish it back then, but life had its own course, and a lot has happened during this year. Perhaps later I will share more stories - the ups and downs, the lessons, the achievements, and the moments of deeper understanding. Life, after all, is a never-ending process of learning. This video is not about accusing anyone and not about deciding who is right or wrong. It is about something much simpler and much more important - learning from one another. Sometimes the best ideas come from observing how something works in another country and thoughtfully adapting that experience to a different environment. At the same time, every nation also has something valuable to share with the world. The exchange of knowledge, culture, and experience should always be mutual and natural. In a world that changes rapidly and often feels uncertain, the most important thing is to stay grounded and try to see the bigger picture of what we are all striving for as human beings. I may agree with some of Alexander’s thoughts in this video and disagree with others - and that is completely normal. Dialogue and reflection are part of understanding. But the main idea of this video is simple: To observe, to learn, and to ask whether certain ideas might work elsewhere - or whether they might not. It is not political agitation, and it is certainly not a call to copy someone else’s path. It is simply an invitation to look at things from a broader perspective. The video is in Russian and is intended primarily for the Russian-speaking audience around the world - people who are interested in understanding different approaches and experiences. Feel free to watch and share your thoughts: What you agree with, what you disagree with, and what reflections it brings. Sometimes even a small conversation can inspire meaningful change. Once again, thank you, and I wish you a wonderful viewing. Your Anastasia Ignatenko or just AI.

International Women’s Day — 8 March Today is a day that carries both history and beauty. International Women’s Day began more than a century ago — in the early 1900s — when women in different parts of the world started speaking about dignity, education, fair work, and the right to be heard. In 1910 the idea of a global day dedicated to women was proposed at the International Conference of Working Women, and in 1917 a women’s movement in March helped mark the moment when this date became deeply symbolic. Since then, March 8 has remained a reminder that the story of women is inseparable from the story of humanity itself. But beyond politics and history, there is something even deeper. Being a woman has never been only about rights or roles. It is also about creation, intuition, compassion, resilience, and the quiet strength that shapes families, communities, and entire cultures. Across centuries and across continents, women have carried societies forward — sometimes loudly, sometimes silently, but always powerfully. Today we would simply like to wish all women around the world something very simple yet profound: May you remain connected to your inner strength and your feminine beauty. May you never forget the value of your voice, your mind, and your heart. And may the world continue learning to respect the incredible role women play in shaping our shared future. Happy International Women’s Day to women everywhere.

❗️ Вниманию российских граждан в ОАЭ На фоне обострения ситуации в регионе просим сохранять спокойствие и соблюдать разумные меры предосторожности. 📢 Следите за официальными сообщениями властей ОАЭ (МВД и других компетентных органов) и ориентируйтесь только на них. Не распространяйте непроверенную информацию и слухи. 🏨 Если вы находитесь в ОАЭ как турист — поддерживайте связь с Вашим туроператором, авиакомпанией и администрацией отеля. Выполняйте указания сотрудников правоохранительных органов и работников гостиниц в случае воздушной опасности. ✈️ С учётом режима «закрытого неба» в ОАЭ и соседних странах выполнение как регулярных, так и «ВЫВОЗНЫХ» рейсов на данный момент не представляется возможным. Сухопутные погранпереходы на границах ОАЭ с Оманом и Саудовской Аравией в условиях текущего кризиса могут работать нестабильно. Просим рассматривать такой вариант выезда с территории Эмиратов только в крайнем случае. Отслеживайте указания официальных представительств МИД России в указанных странах. 📄 Просим иметь при себе документы, удостоверяющие личность, деньги, средства связи, заряженные Пауэрбэнки, запас воды, еды и необходимых медикаментов на пару дней на случай непредвиденных ситуаций. 📱 В целях накопления сведений о находящихся на территории ОАЭ гражданах России оставьте информацию о себе и своих родных, воспользовавшись следующими ссылками: для ТУРИСТОВ forms.gle/zdG7EGJmga4wwN…, и для РЕЗИДЕНТОВ forms.gle/h8CiiV2ZUfBpEL…. По возможности, встаньте на консульский учёт: dubai.mid.ru/ru/consular-se… Оперативные обновления и текущие указания будут публиковаться на официальных ресурсах Генерального консульства t.me/dubai_mid (телеграм) и dubai.mid.ru/ru/ (сайт), Посольства uae.mid.ru/ru/ (сайт) и t.me/rusembuae (телеграм) и МИД России mid.ru (сайт) и t.me/MID_Russia (телеграм). ☎️ Экстренная связь с Генконсульством: +971504547754 +971585419453 +971585476497 +971585038590 Просьба использовать данные номера только в случае реальной угрозы жизни и здоровью. Оставьте возможность дозвониться на эти телефоны тем, кто НА САМОМ ДЕЛЕ находится в тяжелой ситуации (возникли конфликтные ситуации, пострадали в результате авианалётов и т.п.). Просим распространить данное сообщение среди Ваших знакомых граждан России, находящихся в настоящее время в ОАЭ.

رمضان مبارك تقبل الله منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال

Happy Chinese New Year, May the year ahead unlock new horizons, create meaningful opportunities, and translate bold vision into strategic achievement. We wish you and your partners continued health, stability, sustainable growth, and confident expansion in 2026.

Let's move forward together. 🤝

They say you should choose just one thing. A career. Motherhood. Law. Technology. I must have missed that briefing. While others search for balance, I live in multitasking mode. ⚖️ law 🤖 tech 🌍 global work 👶 life I just wanted a quiet life. It turned out more interesting.

#Victory81 🏅 In January 1944, Leningrad was completely liberated from the Nazi siege, which had lasted 8️⃣7️⃣2️⃣ days. During this time, the city endured severe hunger, constant shelling, and bombing. t.me/MFARussia/28237 #WeRemember

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Your life is your story..🐩

27 января - День полного освобождения Ленинграда от фашистской блокады. Мы чтим память жителей и защитников города, проявивших мужество, стойкость и самоотверженность. Память о блокаде - неотъемлемая часть исторического наследия и ответственности перед будущими поколениями.

Happy International Day of Education. May education continue to be a bridge between cultures, generations, and ideas. May knowledge empower people to think freely, act responsibly, and build a more peaceful and sustainable world - together. Education is not only about learning facts, it is about shaping values, expanding horizons, and giving every individual the tools to create a better future.

When learning is an adventure When I was a child, I learned two foreign languages — French and English. But the one that truly stayed with me was English. And I didn’t learn it from textbooks. I learned it through video games. One of my strongest childhood memories is Mia’s Math Adventure, an educational game created by Kutoka Interactive. Back then, it felt less like “learning” and more like stepping into a living world. The story was simple, yet deeply engaging. During a storm, little mouse Mia loses an important hat. The hat is taken by Ramon the rat, a character who loves collecting things for himself. To get it back, Mia sets out on a journey — collecting gemstones, solving problems, and following clues. Along the way, players complete a series of engaging tasks and challenges. The game is filled with music, atmosphere, and gentle storytelling — everything feels alive. Through this adventure, you weren’t just solving math problems. You were immersed in English — not memorising words, but living inside the language. Context, emotion, story, curiosity — all at once. I remember staying in the computer class long after the lesson had officially ended. Everyone else had already gone home, and I was still there — playing, reading, listening, absorbing a new language without even noticing the effort. The game came on a CD-ROM. Installing it wasn’t easy — computers were slow, nothing updated automatically, and you had to figure things out yourself. But maybe that was part of the magic. Learning didn’t feel instant. It felt like an adventure. Today, children learn languages in many ways: - Tutors, - Language schools, - Cartoons, - Apps, - Online courses. All of them work, to some extent. But I still believe one of the most powerful methods remains the same as it was back then: Learning through play. Learning through gaming. Because when a child is excited, emotionally engaged, and curious, a language stops being a subject — it becomes a living experience. That CD-ROM, that game, that story didn’t just teach me words. They taught me that learning can be joyful, immersive, and deeply human. And that lesson stayed with me far longer than any vocabulary list ever could. What made learning feel alive for you? Youtube: Mir_Videoigr

Happy Orthodox Christmas to everyone who celebrating today. In a world where people live, move, and grow across different cultures and countries, faith often travels with them. It can take different shapes through life. It can deepen, transform, and be enriched by encounters with other traditions. Respect for different religions does not weaken faith - it teaches understanding, humility, and meaning. Beyond labels and rigid judgments, this moment is about remembering what faith is truly about: Reverence, continuity, and the light that passes through time and through human experience.

The quiet crisis beneath global turbulence: Fertility decline as the root problem While the world argues—loudly—about international law, oil prices, shifting alliances, and the erosion of the global order, a deeper and far more consequential crisis advances almost unnoticed: the sustained decline of fertility rates across much of the world, particularly in the developed economies of the OECD. Full article: anastasiaignatenko.com/physical/tpost…

As we enter 2026, we thank everyone who believes in ideas, progress, and conscious growth. People first - creativity, resilience, and connection. May this year bring light, balance, and opportunities that truly matter. Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating! 🎄 In Russia, Orthodox Christmas is still ahead - on January 7. And traditionally, gifts are exchanged on December 31, during New Year’s Eve. This comes from history. During Soviet times, New Year became the main family celebration. Different calendars, different traditions - the same warmth. Today my son Lorenzo performed in the morning at his kindergarten in Saint-Petersburg, supported by the government of the Russian Federation. Watching this performance reminded me of all the charity and community activities I was involved in before I migrated and lived abroad - gaining international experience and expanding my understanding of the world. What touched me most is the approach to learning. Children are not just listening to Christmas songs like Feliz Navidad, Last Christmas, or Let It Snow. They are learning through performance. Through group games. Through public speaking. Through reading poetry in front of adults and a larger audience. They learn how to entertain, how to support each other, how to feel the audience - instead of simply watching a movie or walking through shopping malls buying things we often don’t really need. Even the exchange of gifts at the end feels like just the final note, not the main point. Through stories and storytelling, children are introduced to beginnings and endings, to good and bad characters, to the idea that there is always a choice - and that, in the end, truth and kindness win. Through these simple, ordinary moments, children quietly learn: empathy, public speaking, respect, responsibility, history, and understanding of human character. It may look simple, but it is very deep. This is how roots are formed - starting from a kindergarten or school. Children begin to respect their culture and motherland, while also becoming curious about others. They ask how celebrations happen in other countries, why dates are different, how traditions work in various parts of the world - including Muslim countries and Sharia-based cultures. Through these small dots, something larger grows - like the roots of a tree. This is how education should work: gently, deeply, and with meaning. Many of us today live between borders, cultures, and calendars. And this season reminds us that the most important gifts are not material - but the values passed on through stories, care, and shared experience. Warm wishes from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. 🇷🇺

Scientific Debate Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Political Life Is Underway at the Tauride Palace On 16 December 2025, from 14:00 to 16:00 Moscow time, a scientific conference in the format of academic debates titled “Artificial Intelligence in Political Life and the Electoral Process” is currently taking place in the Reading Hall of the Tauride Palace. Prior to the debates, participants and attendees are listening to a lecture delivered by Anna N. Sytnik, Associate Professor of the Department of American Studies at the Faculty of International Relations of Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU) and Candidate of Political Sciences. The lecture is devoted to the topic “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Political Life of the State.” The debate involves two teams of students from universities in Saint Petersburg. The first team represents the Russian Federation, while the second team represents member states of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly and countries outside the CIS. During the debates, participants address a range of fundamental and applied issues, including: - The possibility of artificial intelligence acquiring consciousness and human-like qualities; - The influence of artificial intelligence technologies on the political life of a state; - The potential replacement of professions in the political sphere by artificial intelligence; - The admissibility of voters consulting artificial intelligence when making electoral choices; - The use of artificial intelligence mechanisms in the development of campaign materials during electoral campaigns. The event is organized by the International Institute for Monitoring the Development of Democracy, Parliamentarism, and the Protection of Electoral Rights of Citizens of Member States of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly. The conference is held in a hybrid format, with online participation.

On the value of academic mentorship and learning to ask the right questions Today’s meeting with a professor reminded me why academic mentorship matters so much — not as instruction, but as guidance. No details, no spoilers. Just direction. We spoke about international law, about how the choice of an academic track immediately changes the language you must speak as a researcher. If you choose a Sharia-based track, you cannot avoid concepts like Mahr, Kafala system, or the deeper layer of international legal custom — not as abstract terms, but as living legal ideas with their own internal logic and history. One important recommendation was deceptively simple: Before narrowing any topic, return to foundations. To read international law through different schools and voices — to revisit scholars such as Ignatenko, Lukashuk, Chernychenko, and then move to Neshchataeva, who writes precisely about international legal custom and how it functions beyond written treaties. And that led to a key question that every researcher eventually faces: What problem does your work actually solve? A topic may sound impressive, broad, even global — but if it leans more toward sociology than law, it risks missing its academic home. Law demands precision. Jurisdiction matters. Language matters. Even the choice between Russian and English reshapes the entire research path. What stayed with me most was this idea: A good mentor does not narrow your thinking — they help you grow into it. Not by giving ready-made answers, but by quietly pointing toward places where depth lives. Where original work is still possible. Where few have gone far enough — for example, into the comparative interpretation of Kafala system or Mahr in European jurisdictions, or into translating complex religious-legal terminology into clear legal language. Another point that resonated deeply: Family law remains one of the least harmonized areas of international law. We live in a globalized world — open borders, migration, mixed families — yet marriage, custody, and inheritance are still governed by deeply local, often very old legal canons. Each jurisdiction tells its own story. And international agreements in this field are surprisingly scarce. This creates tension. Predictability creates stability. Legal uncertainty creates fear. When people do not understand the legal consequences of family decisions across borders, they enter “emergency mode” — not because they are careless, but because the system is opaque. What I find intellectually challenging (and important) is this: Sometimes legal systems that are assumed to be “modern” offer fewer clear protections — especially for children — than systems rooted in religious or customary law. This is not praise, accusation, or provocation. It is a question worth studying. There is no perfect model. History shows adaptation everywhere — from proxy marriages registered in Utah during wartime, to modern transnational family arrangements across cultures and religions. Perhaps the real question is not which system is right, but: Why are we so reluctant to look closely at each other’s legal solutions — and to adapt what works? Learning from other legal cultures is not weakness. It is maturity. And today was a reminder that sometimes the most valuable academic progress begins not with answers — but with better questions.

Study in progress. 🧐