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We are all well aware of the United Nations, which has lost much of its relevance; NATO, teetering on the brink of collapse; and the CIS, effectively frozen. The great institutions of high-level politics are stalling as the world cracks at the seams. But while some structures fade, others are born. Have you ever heard of the Assembly of the Peoples of the World?

From Eurasia to the Planet

Lima. The Pacific Ocean. Tropical sun that almost never shines through the famous grey mist. Somewhere in Miraflores, the upscale district of the Peruvian capital, a Russian woman is cooking borscht while a Spanish-speaking metropolis hums outside her window. She came here twenty years ago – for love. And stayed. There are about two thousand people like her here. Not many. But each one is a universe unto themselves.

The First Russian Footprint: The Ship Suvorov and an Inca Chronicler

"This is the title of the conference that I will begin to hold in the coming days, which I intend to take to different cities of the country, as a continuation of the activities aimed at the dissemination of Russian literature and its great writers, among whom Leo Tolstoy occupies one of the main places, not only in Russia, but worldwide.

In a land where the majestic Andes meet the Caribbean Sea, where Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, plunges from the sky onto the lost world of the tepuis, lies a country of striking contrasts: Venezuela. This land is blessed with the world's largest oil reserves but cursed by political turmoil that has transformed what was once a prosperous state into a stage for dramatic events.

Today USA returned to the government of Egypt dozens of ancient archaeological pieces that had been illegally smuggled into the country.

The pieces were recovered as part of operation "Curse of the Mummy" and handed over in the building of the National Geographic Society, including a Greco-Roman style sarcophagus, sculpture of a horse and multiple figurines.

Culture of peoples that inhabited the New World territory in pre-Columbian era has always attracted the attention of scientists from all over the world. Not only scientists but just curious people also took part in the researches – dozens of daredevils of different nationalities set off on the dangerous expedition into the wild places of Yucatan, the Amazon and the Peruvian desert for discoveries. Vanished from history indigenous populations of Central and South America have always attracted by their originality, mysteriousness and uniqueness. 

That was a mere sensation... Within two weeks of Sochi Olympics the 22 channel of Mexican TV interviewed the Russians staying in Mexico in prime time every evening. For the first time in history of the two countries the Russians were shown in close up on Mexican TV open-mindedly, with a great interest and obvious sympathy. Mexico rediscovered Russia and the Russians. One of the local reporters called it 'Russian Conquista'.

We invite you to enjoy Mexican cuisine.

Discussing Mexican cuisine we make a trip to the pre-Iberian epoch where numerous Mexican cultures spread over the extensive Mexican territory have already cheered the heart with corn, Indian pepper, bean, tomato, pumpkin, avocado and cacao dishes. That is why it has been occupying a privileged position in the world since 2010 following the offer made by participants of the Conservatoire of Mexican Gastronomic Culture (CCGM) to include it in UNESCO list as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Rubén Beltran, Ambassador of Mexico to the Russian Federation from January, 2013. A diplomat by education, he started his career in the Mexican diplomatic service in 1981. Among other positions, he headed General Consulate of Mexico in New York (2007-2010), General Consulate of Mexico in Phoenix, Arizona (2001-2003) and was deputy secretary on Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Doctor Alicia Rodríguez, President of the International Committee of the Banner of Peace, visits Russia

Our planet has beautiful and unusual places such as Altai in Siberia, Russian Federation.

The place where pines and birch-trees grow with the leaves moving in the wind and where the river Katun   covered with ice is passing through was called THE PEARL OF AISA by the great Russian painter Nikolai Roerich.

And this is a real pearl not only due to its amazing beauty but also due to its wonderful vibrations filling us with peace.