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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister thanks Turkmenistan’s ambassador for contribution to bilateral cooperation

14 Mar. 08:08

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Mikhail Galuzin expressed gratitude to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Russia, Esen Aydogdyev, for his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations as he completes his diplomatic mission in Moscow.

The meeting took place on March 13 in the Russian capital. During the discussion, the participants reviewed the main directions of the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation and exchanged views on further expanding cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

Esen Aydogdyev also thanked the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the support and cooperation provided during his diplomatic service aimed at strengthening ties between Turkmenistan and Russia.

It is worth recalling that earlier the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, relieved Esen Aydogdyev of his duties as Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation, as well as his concurrent diplomatic posts in Serbia, Slovenia, and Bulgaria. At the same time, he was appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States.

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Historic 36-Year-Old Loaf of Bread Placed on Display in Berlin Museum

10 Oct. 05:39

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A rye-wheat loaf preserved in a freezer for 36 years has been put on public display as part of the permanent exhibition at the Deutschlandmuseum in Berlin. Dubbed "The Last Loaf of the GDR," it was originally purchased on June 26, 1990, by student Michael Hagedorn, who bought an extra loaf fearing potential food shortages amidst the economic unification of East and West Germany.

The museum's director, Robert Rückel, described the unusual artifact as a unique poignant symbol of everyday human decisions during times of monumental geopolitical change. To maintain its preserved state, the museum installed a custom refrigeration unit where the historical loaf remains permanently frozen for visitors to view.

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