Maria Butina @Maria_Butina

Happy Victory Day! Today we commemorate the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. May 9 will forever remain a symbol of courage, unbreakable strength of spirit, and boundless love for the Motherland. We bow our heads before the generation of victors who, at the cost of unimaginable sacrifice and effort, defended the freedom and future of our country. Their feat cannot be measured in words. It lives on in every family, every story, in the memory of the people, and in the very heart of Russia. Our task today is to preserve the truth about the Great Victory, to pass it on to our children and grandchildren, and to prevent history from being rewritten or the price of peace from ever being forgotten. With deep respect and gratitude, I congratulate our veterans, home-front workers, children of the war, and all citizens of our country on Victory Day. May the memory of our heroes always unite us, and may peaceful skies remain above our nation. Happy Victory Day!

Christ is Risen! Easter for me is not just a holiday. It is a moment when my heart stands still — when the night service, the flickering candles, and the quiet "He is truly risen" turn everything inside upside down. This year I have been thinking especially often about how many people around the world are searching for light and finding it precisely in Orthodoxy. Even those born far from Russia come here and embrace the faith with all their heart. May this day bring peace, warmth, and hope to your home! Happy Bright Easter!

🕊 Christ is Risen, dear Catholics! Today, April 5th, you are celebrating the bright holiday of Easter. From the bottom of my heart, I congratulate everyone who celebrates this day! May the joy of Easter fill your homes, and may grace and hope fill your hearts. On this day, I wish for peace — in your souls, in your families, and in every corner of our big world. May only sincere laughter be heard around your festive table, and may those who truly matter to you be by your side. I wish you health, warmth, comfort, and kindness toward one another. Happy Easter! Christ is Risen! ❤️

🐻 Even big politics has surrendered to the charm of cuteness and neural networks! Meet Ermolai — our new digital comrade, the virtual mascot of United Russia, born in the party's neural depths. On International Women's Day, our friend decided to symbolically visit the Kaluga Region, specifically Obninsk — Russia's first science city. Why Obninsk? It is here, in the birthplace of nuclear energy and the world's first nuclear power plant, that the spirit of innovation always reigns. This is a place where science is closely intertwined with real life, and cutting-edge developments become part of the future. The perfect city for the first regional visit of our tech-savvy mascot! 💐 My dear, beautiful, wise, and unique ones! Happy our holiday — Happy March 8th! The history of our country has always rested on the shoulders of Russian women. We are both the inspiration and the support, the very keepers of the hearth who bring more warmth into the world. Be happy, be loved, and may your spring be filled only with good news!

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My dear friends! Spring has finally arrived, and even though it's still grey outside and winter is reluctant to give up, a sense of something bright has already settled in my heart. I sincerely wish for you to blossom along with nature, to fall in love with life all over again, and to simply smile for no reason! Happy Spring!

As the saying goes, “Bread is the staff of life.” And who, if not true bakers, would understand this best? Alexander Kurella, the owner of the bakery BioBrot, also known as “Хльбъ,” moved from Germany to Russia more than 30 years ago. Here he met his future wife, graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University, went on to supply sausage products to major retail chains, and eventually devoted himself to the craft of baking. We had the good fortune to meet with him to discuss the possibility of attracting other resettlers, as well as organizing master classes where anyone interested will be able to learn how to bake delicious buns and a variety of breads. By the way, the BioBrot bakery is located on the grounds of the Belaya Dacha Estate, making it possible to combine business with pleasure: enjoy fresh pastries and visit the local museum.

Dear friends! By good tradition, we not only make wishes for ourselves, but also wish each other all the best and brightest. In the New Year, I wish everyone family happiness, good health for your loved ones, and for them to always be by your side. And of course, I wish you success—because success is luck multiplied by effort! May 2026 be even better than the year before. Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! 🎄

The 2nd Catherine Forum in Moscow highlights Russia as a land of opportunity. As in Catherine II’s era, openness goes hand in hand with preserving values. At the plenary session we spoke about foundation: traditional values, meritocracy, justice, and education reform to build a sovereign future.

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Dear friends, If Russia has become your new homeland, your relocation story matters. It represents a conscious choice for our traditional values and shared future! Please share your moving story with me in a private message!

Today is Launch Day for Russia Up Close! Our Last guest in this show is @Maria_Butina . Make sure and tune in on X and Youtube! Check out our website for all links! RussiaUpClose.ru

🔥 Political art is the new trend! Why are portraits of presidents turning into high-priced art objects? Find out in the new episode of Political Kitchen with Yuri Omelchenko and Andrey Vereshchagin. The episode is now on YouTube! youtu.be/OcK3cq8N3oQ?si…

Resettled bloggers visited MEPhI University with the #WelcometoRussia team and immersed themselves in cutting-edge science. They explored breakthrough technologies shaping our future. The visit ended with a dynamic SAMBO show and an inspiring meeting with the champions!

🎉Friends, my new project “Maria Butina’s Political Kitchen” is here! First guest — Leonid Slutsky. We talked about liberalism, migration, the death penalty, talks with Ukraine and personal stories. Honest and without formalities. Watch on YouTube! youtu.be/dn4MeexltYo

I shared my impressions of the trip to Xinjiang: the region impressed me with its cultural diversity, energy, and dynamic development, and the joint development of Russia and China reinforces the bond between our peoples and the path to prosperity. 🇷🇺🇨🇳 news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-1…

⁉️ Guess who I'm talking about? We're going to have a real roast in my political kitchen. Coming soon 🔥

🔥 Politics is a dish best served hot! Coming soon…

Recently, together with bloggers from different countries, we met with Mikhail Vedernikov, Governor of the Pskov region. We talked about how the region helps resettlers relocate and adapt, supports Russian speakers, and develops culture and tourism. The guests were impressed!

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A year ago, on August 19 2024 Presidential Decree № 702 launched a fast-track relocation to Russia for foreigners rejecting their countries’ policies and sharing traditional values. No quotas. No exams. Over 1000 people have moved — Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi among top picks!

In Russia, July 28 marks the Day of the Baptism of Rus’. In 988, Prince Vladimir chose Orthodox Christianity after sending envoys to study other religions. This baptism became a key moment in shaping the spiritual and cultural identity of the nation.

Friends, a new series is out on the “Igor in Russia”channel, a Finnish expat, about a British couple seeing the real Moscow, St. Petersburg, and rural Russia for the first time. An honest view without stereotypes. Highly recommended to watch. bit.ly/44BZRcn