On the news that Russia and the United States had concluded a “diesel deal,” the MOEX Index rose to 2,400 points, while the Central Bank lowered the dollar exchange rate from 84.9 to 83.9 rubles. The ruble’s appreciation was also supported by Trump’s statement about an energy truce between Russia and Ukraine. Another factor contributing to the ruble’s rise was higher oil prices, driven by the prolonged conflict in the Persian Gulf. Oil prices were also supported by reduced U.S. oil production: 60% of production had been suspended due to Hurricane Isaiah.

“Who am I?” is by no means a meaningless question. We need the answer to find inner stability and confidence. Not understanding or accepting ourselves can lead to serious inner conflicts—relentless self-criticism that undermines self-esteem, anxiety and confusion, doubt and guilt. So how can we build a harmonious sense of who we are and a belief in our own worth?

On August 1, 2026, at the VDNH Green Theater, with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, the First All-Russian Musical Festival of Soviet Song "Voices of the Heirs" kicked off. The festival officially opened with a "Songs of the War Years" concert performed by the legendary A. V. Alexandrov Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army. Nearly two hundred artists of the ensemble, founded almost a century ago, took the stage of the Green Theater: soloists of the choir, which is considered one of the benchmark male choirs in the world, an orchestra with a unique lineup where Russian folk instruments sit alongside brass, and a dance group renowned across all continents.

An 8% decline in the number of students in India's primary schools over the past two years could lead to serious consequences.