Russia

2024-06-19 17:57

BRICS, SCO, Africa and Latin America to discuss digital development at IT forum

Delegations from dozens of countries have arrived in the Russian city of Khanty-Mansiysk for the XV International IT Forum with the participation of BRICS and SCO countries. The event is being organised under Russia's chairmanship of BRICS in 2024. TV BRICS is the international media partner of the event.

2024-06-19 17:42

Russia, China and Belarus lead medal standings of BRICS Games

Following the results of the fifth day of the BRICS Games, Russia topped the medal standings with 239 medals. Of these, 112 were gold, 78 silver and 49 bronze.

2024-06-18 18:02

Darougheh House: a unique blend of Iranian, Russian architecture

TEHRAN – Darougheh House offers a captivating glimpse into a transitional period of Iranian architecture, where traditional Persian styles merged with Russian elements.

2024-06-17 22:22

Iranian, Russian officials discuss Caucasus developments in Tehran meeting

TEHRAN – Igor Khovayev, the Special Representative of the Russian Foreign Minister for the Settlement of Issues between Azerbaijan and Armenia, visited Tehran on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in the Caucasus region.

2024-06-17 19:41

Russia: Rejected peace proposal will bring tougher terms

The conditions of the next peace proposal for Ukraine if the current one is rejected will be more complex and harsh, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin told TASS.

2024-06-15 18:06

Over 50,000 Russian tourists expected to visit Iran by yearend

TEHRAN - The number of Russian tourists visiting Iran is projected to surpass 50,000 in 2024, according to an Iranian official.

2024-06-14 21:42

Putin offers conditional truce

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukraine responded by calling Putin’s proposal “manipulative” and “absurd.”

2024-06-14 14:17

BRICS Sports Games open in Russia

The BRICS Sports Games have started in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The competitions will run until 23 June. The Games have never been held in Russia before. TV BRICS is the international information partner of the BRICS Games. The start of the tournament itself was given by Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link.

2024-06-10 21:44

China affirms commitment to Iran’s territorial integrity

TEHRAN – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated Beijing's commitment to respecting Iran's sovereignty, amidst recent tensions over territorial claims in the Persian Gulf.

2024-06-10 18:38

SPIEF sets up working group on technological co-op based on BRICS business council

The creation of a Working group on technological cooperation between the countries on the basis of the BRICS Business Council was announced on the sidelines of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) as part of the session "Expansion of BRICS. New opportunities for Business Cooperation."

2024-06-10 18:12

BRICS Peoples' Friendship Cup takes place in Russia

The BRICS Friendship Cup was held on 9 June. Six teams from leading universities of Nizhny Novgorod Region took part in it. The teams represented Russia, China, India, Iran, Latin America and Africa.

2024-06-09 23:05

Hungarian PM: Peace in Ukraine depends on EU, US elections

The settlement of the Ukrainian conflict can be expected if peace-loving forces win the elections to the European Parliament and the US, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told reporters after voting in the European Parliament elections.

2024-06-08 18:47

Iran’s places of interest charm Russians through a book

TEHRAN – In an effort to familiarize Russians with Iran’s touristic capacities and culture, a guidebook has been published in Russian.

2024-06-07 22:24

Europe wants Iran to commit to JCPOA despite Washington’s withdrawal: Putin

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticized the European trio (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) for their hypocritical stance on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal.

Jane and John, a couple from England, talk to the Tehran Times correspondent after the finished visits to the Mausoleum of Amir Timur in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on June 1, 2024.

2024-06-05 20:34

By Afshin Majlesi

Discovering Samarkand: Mausoleum of Amir Timur through the eyes of foreign tourists

UZBEKISTAN, Samarkand - During a recent visit to Samarkand, I explored a number of historical gems, including Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, and the Mausoleum of Amir Timur, to name a few.

2024-06-05 15:38

Laureates of major international music competitions to take part in Iyun'skoe sozvuchie concert

Famous Russian and foreign musicians will perform at the Iyun'skoe sozvuchie concert (June Consonance) within the X International Tchaikovsky Festival of Arts, which will be held in Moscow and Klin from 21 to 30 June.

2024-06-05 15:32

More than 90 countries confirm their participation in BRICS Games

More than 4,000 foreign participants from 97 countries are expected at the BRICS Games in Kazan, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said following a meeting of the organising committee for the preparation and holding of the BRICS Games. This is reported by the official website of the Russian Government.

2024-05-31 19:05

Medvedev: Russia’s nuclear threats over Ukraine are no bluff

NATO countries that have approved strikes with their weapons on Russian territory should be aware that their equipment and specialists will be destroyed not only in Ukraine, but also at any point from where Russian territory is attacked, Russia’s Security Council’s Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on his Telegram channel, noting that the participation of NATO specialists could be seen as a casus belli.

2024-05-31 15:34

Russia’s Astrakhan seeking Iranian expertise in commercialization of science

TEHRAN – Russia’s Astrakhan has expressed interest in utilizing the valuable knowledge and experiences of Iranian knowledge-based companies in the production and commercialization of science in industries.

2024-05-29 22:29

Free trade with Eurasia a lasting legacy of late Pres. Raisi: Russian expert

TEHRAN - The First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on CIS Affairs has highlighted the historic signing of the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and Iran in December 2023, describing it as a lasting achievement in the legacy of the late President Ebrahim Raisi.

2024-05-28 17:40

BRICS, IYC to focus on developing educational tourism in Russia

The BRICS+ International School of Basic and Supplementary Education and the BRICS+ Children's Camp of the same name have started operating in Moscow. Schoolchildren will acquire a wide range of skills: from public speaking to logistics market research, from effective negotiations to peacemaking diplomacy.

2024-05-28 17:14

Russia underscores need for enhanced trade with Iran

TEHRAN - Russian Consul General in Isfahan Andrey Zhiltsov has highlighted the need to increase the trade volume between Iran and Russia, saying the current trade volume does not live up to the capacities.

2024-05-28 17:09

Scholars, methodologists and teachers from 116 countries take part in Kostomarov Forum

Modern methods of teaching Russian language and literature were discussed by the participants of the fourth Kostomarov Forum, where 116 countries were represented. Its programme included more than 30 events: panel discussions, seminars, conferences, master classes, creative meetings with writers, presentations of new projects and modern research.