Saint Petersburg Economic Forum - Russia

Saint Petersburg Economic Forum - Russia

People visit an exhibition hall during the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025. The 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum SPIEF) opened here Wednesday, gathering delegates from over 100 countries and regions. The forum, themed "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World," features more than 150 events, including panel discussions, roundtables, business breakfasts and televised debates. First held in 1997, SPIEF has become one of Russia's most important international economic forums. Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saint Petersburg Economic Forum - Russia

Saint Petersburg Economic Forum - Russia

People visit an exhibition hall during the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025. The 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum SPIEF) opened here Wednesday, gathering delegates from over 100 countries and regions. The forum, themed "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World," features more than 150 events, including panel discussions, roundtables, business breakfasts and televised debates. First held in 1997, SPIEF has become one of Russia's most important international economic forums. Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Saint Petersburg Economic Forum - Russia

Saint Petersburg Economic Forum - Russia

People visit an exhibition hall during the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025. The 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum SPIEF) opened here Wednesday, gathering delegates from over 100 countries and regions. The forum, themed "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World," features more than 150 events, including panel discussions, roundtables, business breakfasts and televised debates. First held in 1997, SPIEF has become one of Russia's most important international economic forums. Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Asian Winter Games-Opening Ceremony - China

Asian Winter Games-Opening Ceremony - China

Artists perform at a concert in celebration of the Chinese New Year in St. Petersburg, Russia, Feb. 6, 2025. Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

(240804) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch the annual Fontanka SUP Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

(240804) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch the annual Fontanka SUP Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

(240804) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People take part in the annual Fontanka SUP Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

(240804) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People take part in the annual Fontanka SUP Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

(240804) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People take part in the annual Fontanka SUP Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

(240804) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People take part in the annual Fontanka SUP Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

(240804) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People take part in the annual Fontanka SUP Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

(240804) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People take part in the annual Fontanka SUP Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-FONTANKA SUP FESTIVAL

(240804) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People take part in the annual Fontanka SUP Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240730) -- BEIJING, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Warships are pictured during the naval parade ceremony at Russia's annual Navy Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2024. The naval parade ceremony marking Russia's annual Navy Day was held here on Sunday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-NAVY DAY-NAVAL PARADE CEREMONY

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-NAVY DAY-NAVAL PARADE CEREMONY

(240729) -- ST. PETERSBURG, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Warships are pictured during the naval parade ceremony at Russia's annual Navy Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2024. The naval parade ceremony marking Russia's annual Navy Day was held here on Sunday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-NAVY DAY-NAVAL PARADE CEREMONY

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-NAVY DAY-NAVAL PARADE CEREMONY

(240729) -- ST. PETERSBURG, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A warship is pictured during the naval parade ceremony at Russia's annual Navy Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2024. The naval parade ceremony marking Russia's annual Navy Day was held here on Sunday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A ship with scarlet sails is seen on the Neva River in celebration of the Scarlet Sails festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 29, 2024. Russia's second-largest city of St. Petersburg celebrated the Scarlet Sails festival over the weekend while commemorating school graduation for students. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SCARLET SAILS FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SCARLET SAILS FESTIVAL

(240629) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks are seen above the Neva River in celebration of the Scarlet Sails festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 29, 2024. Russia's second-largest city of St. Petersburg celebrated the Scarlet Sails festival over the weekend while commemorating school graduation for students. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SCARLET SAILS FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SCARLET SAILS FESTIVAL

(240629) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy a grand concert at the Palace Square in celebration of the Scarlet Sails festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 28, 2024. Russia's second-largest city of St. Petersburg celebrated the Scarlet Sails festival over the weekend while commemorating school graduation for students. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SCARLET SAILS FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SCARLET SAILS FESTIVAL

(240629) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A ship with scarlet sails is seen on the Neva River in celebration of the Scarlet Sails festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 29, 2024. Russia's second-largest city of St. Petersburg celebrated the Scarlet Sails festival over the weekend while commemorating school graduation for students. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SCARLET SAILS FESTIVAL

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SCARLET SAILS FESTIVAL

(240629) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A ship with scarlet sails is seen on the Neva River in celebration of the Scarlet Sails festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 29, 2024. Russia's second-largest city of St. Petersburg celebrated the Scarlet Sails festival over the weekend while commemorating school graduation for students. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-RUSSIA DAY-CELEBRATION

(240613) -- ST.PETERSBURG, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A military music festival is held to celebrate the Russia Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 12, 2024. Russia Day marks the date when the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation adopted the Declaration of Russia's National Sovereignty in 1990. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SPIEF-KICKING OFF

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SPIEF-KICKING OFF

(240605) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition hall of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 5, 2024. The 27th SPIEF opened here on Wednesday with the participation of delegates from 139 countries and regions. The forum, with the theme of "The Formation of New Areas of Growth as the Cornerstone of a Multipolar World" will focus on key economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets, and the world, according to the organizer. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SPIEF-KICKING OFF

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-SPIEF-KICKING OFF

(240605) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit an exhibition hall of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 5, 2024. The 27th SPIEF opened here on Wednesday with the participation of delegates from 139 countries and regions. The forum, with the theme of "The Formation of New Areas of Growth as the Cornerstone of a Multipolar World" will focus on key economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets, and the world, according to the organizer. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

(240519) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend a vintage car show in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 18. 2024. As one of the activities to celebrate St. Petersburg's 321st founding anniversary on May 27, a vintage vehicle show was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

(240519) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend a vintage car show in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 18. 2024. As one of the activities to celebrate St. Petersburg's 321st founding anniversary on May 27, a vintage vehicle show was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

(240519) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend a vintage car show in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 18. 2024. As one of the activities to celebrate St. Petersburg's 321st founding anniversary on May 27, a vintage vehicle show was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

(240519) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend a vintage car show in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 18. 2024. As one of the activities to celebrate St. Petersburg's 321st founding anniversary on May 27, a vintage vehicle show was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

(240519) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend a vintage car show in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 18. 2024. As one of the activities to celebrate St. Petersburg's 321st founding anniversary on May 27, a vintage vehicle show was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VINTAGE CAR SHOW

(240519) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend a vintage car show in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 18. 2024. As one of the activities to celebrate St. Petersburg's 321st founding anniversary on May 27, a vintage vehicle show was held here on Saturday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MUSEUM NIGHT

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MUSEUM NIGHT

(240519) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the "Museum Night" event at the Military-Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineer and Signal Corps, in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 18, 2024. The museum held a special event on Saturday, offering visitors a chance to explore exhibits of weapons and equipment from various historical periods as well as watch live reenactments of military scenarios in the evening. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MUSEUM NIGHT

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MUSEUM NIGHT

(240519) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the "Museum Night" event at the Military-Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineer and Signal Corps, in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 18, 2024. The museum held a special event on Saturday, offering visitors a chance to explore exhibits of weapons and equipment from various historical periods as well as watch live reenactments of military scenarios in the evening. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MUSEUM NIGHT

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MUSEUM NIGHT

(240519) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the "Museum Night" event at the Military-Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineer and Signal Corps, in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 18, 2024. The museum held a special event on Saturday, offering visitors a chance to explore exhibits of weapons and equipment from various historical periods as well as watch live reenactments of military scenarios in the evening. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-RUSSIAN INT'L ENERGY FORUM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-RUSSIAN INT'L ENERGY FORUM

(240425) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows a plenary session of the 12th Russian International Energy Forum held in St. Petersburg, Russia. The 12th Russian International Energy Forum opened here on Wednesday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-RUSSIAN INT'L ENERGY FORUM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-RUSSIAN INT'L ENERGY FORUM

(240425) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows an exhibition venue of the 12th Russian International Energy Forum held in St. Petersburg, Russia. The 12th Russian International Energy Forum opened here on Wednesday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-RUSSIAN INT'L ENERGY FORUM

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-RUSSIAN INT'L ENERGY FORUM

(240425) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows an exhibition venue of the 12th Russian International Energy Forum held in St. Petersburg, Russia. The 12th Russian International Energy Forum opened here on Wednesday. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-TOTAL DICTATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-TOTAL DICTATION

(240421) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a dictation in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 20, 2024. Russia held its annual "Total Dictation" campaign on Saturday, with the goal of improving people's Russian language proficiency and interest in learning Russian. The campaign started from 2004. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-TOTAL DICTATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-TOTAL DICTATION

(240421) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a dictation in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 20, 2024. Russia held its annual "Total Dictation" campaign on Saturday, with the goal of improving people's Russian language proficiency and interest in learning Russian. The campaign started from 2004. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-TOTAL DICTATION

RUSSIA-ST.PETERSBURG-TOTAL DICTATION

(240421) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a dictation in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 20, 2024. Russia held its annual "Total Dictation" campaign on Saturday, with the goal of improving people's Russian language proficiency and interest in learning Russian. The campaign started from 2004. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)