The Ambassadors: Russian Ambassador to South Africa, Ilya Igorevich Rogachev, was among the first guests profiled on this show.
Africa has seen a rise in interest in the former Soviet state, mainly because Russia has never been a part of the European countries that formed colonies on the continent.
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Russia is working on expanding its reach in North Africa, particularly in the Central African Republic and the Sahel.
The rise of Russian interest in Africa was witnessed during the Russia-Africa Summit hosted in St. Petersburg in July 2023.
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“Russian people are known for their warmth, resilience and a strong sense of community. Hospitality is an integral part of their culture, and guests are often treated with great respect and generosity, noted Mantula during her visit to the country.
Ambassador Rogachev also encouraged travellers to add Russia to their bucket lists as the country offers a wealth of experiences to prospective tourists.
Moscow and St. Petersburg are two principal cities of Russia, known for their famous time-blended Slavic and Byzantine-styled architecture.
While Moscow is Russia’s ancient and modern capital, Saint Petersburg was purpose-built to be the capital.
Russians are also passionate about the arts, literature and music. Engaging with Russian people allows one to explore the cultural depth and connect personally.
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