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Aug 06 – BRICS countries are working towards various UN development goals.  A report by TVBrics


Aug 05 – India is shaping the agenda for it’s BRIC’s Chairship as the future centre for global development.
A report by TVBrics


BRICS Round Up – Aug 05
  1. Fertilisers and agrochemicals: supply chains and trade within BRICS https://tvbrics.com/en/news/fertilisers-and-agrochemicals-supply-chains-and-trade-within-brics/ (source: TV BRICS) 
  2. Ethiopians aim to plant 800 million trees in single day https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopians-aim-to-plant-800-million-trees-in-single-day/ (source: Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation & TV BRICS) 
  3. Zimbabwe and Malaysia to expand media cooperation through technology and skills exchange https://tvbrics.com/en/news/zimbabwe-and-malaysia-to-expand-media-cooperation-through-technology-and-skills-exchange/ (source: Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) & TV BRICS) 
  4. India and Africa agree to strengthen cooperation in interests of Global South https://tvbrics.com/en/news/india-and-africa-agree-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-interests-of-global-south/ (source: ANI & TV BRICS)
  5. Brazil ranks fourth worldwide for growth in international tourism since 2019 https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazil-ranks-fourth-worldwide-for-growth-in-international-tourism-since-2019/ (source:  Agência Brasil & TV BRICS)

Aug 03 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 58 – Seasonal activities
You will get to know the names of the four seasons and see what each one looks like in Russia – you might be surprised by how different the climate can be! Along the way, you will pick up some handy phrases for activities you might enjoy, like “go for a walk” and “listen to music”, “swim” and “sunbathe”, “study languages” and “take photos”.                               A report by TVBrics

July 31 -Saving Amur Tigers – Russia & China join forces to save the critically endangered Amur Tiger who’s numbered once dwindled down to less than 50 animals left in the wild.
A report by TVBrics

BRICS Round Up – July 24
  1. United Nations proclaims 2027–2036 as International Decade of Strengthening Peace for Future Generations https://tvbrics.com/en/news/united-nations-proclaims-2027-2036-as-international-decade-of-strengthening-peace-for-future-generat/ (source: TVBRICS)
  2. BRICS Youth Alliance opens diplomatic clubs in 12 schools across India https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brics-youth-alliance-opens-diplomatic-clubs-in-12-schools-across-india/ (source: TVBRICS)
  3. Addis Ababa becomes leading African tourism destination with record growth in international conferences https://tvbrics.com/en/news/addis-ababa-becomes-leading-african-tourism-destination-with-record-growth-in-international-conferen/ (source: ENA & TVBRICS)
  4. Zimbabwe records strongest mineral export growth in first half of 2026 https://tvbrics.com/en/news/zimbabwe-records-strongest-mineral-export-growth-in-first-half-of-2026-/ (source: The Herald & TVBRICS)
  5. Nigeria and UNESCO launch digital teacher training programme to strengthen education and mobile learning https://tvbrics.com/en/news/nigeria-and-unesco-launch-digital-teacher-training-programme-to-strengthen-education-and-mobile-lear/ (source: News Agency of Nigeria & TVBRICS)
  6. Egyptian and Russian foreign ministers discuss development of strategic partnership during ASEAN Ministerial Meeting https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egyptian-and-russian-foreign-ministers-discuss-development-of-strategic-partnership-during-asean-min/ (source: TVBRICS) 
  7. Dubai introduces AI-powered system for faster household water quality testing https://tvbrics.com/en/news/dubai-introduces-ai-powered-system-for-faster-household-water-quality-testing/ (source: Emirates News Agency (WAM) & TVBRICS)

BRICS Round Up – July 14

1.    Agricultural technologies of future: automation of agriculture in Global South https://tvbrics.com/en/news/agricultural-technologies-of-future-automation-of-agriculture-in-global-south/ (source: TV BRICS)

2.    BRICS transport ministers adopt final declaration to expand transport cooperation https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brics-transport-ministers-adopt-final-declaration-to-expand-transport-cooperation/ (source: TV BRICS)

3.    GITIS brings first theatre arts school in South Africa https://tvbrics.com/en/news/gitis-brings-first-theatre-arts-school-in-south-africa/ (source: TV BRICS)

4.    Zimbabwe exports blueberries to China for first time https://tvbrics.com/en/news/zimbabwe-exports-blueberries-to-china-for-first-time/ (source: The Herald & TV BRICS)

5.    China develops zero-emission drone for high-altitude environmental research https://tvbrics.com/en/news/china-develops-zero-emission-drone-for-high-altitude-environmental-research/ (source: Science and Technology Daily & TV BRICS)

6.    Iran ranks fourth worldwide for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage registrations https://tvbrics.com/en/news/iran-ranks-fourth-worldwide-for-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage-registrations/ (source: Nour News & TV BRICS)

7.    Prabowo Subianto: Indonesia becomes first country in world to introduce biodiesel containing 50% palm oil https://tvbrics.com/en/news/prabowo-subianto-indonesia-becomes-first-country-in-world-to-introduce-biodiesel-containing-50-palm-/ (source: ANTARA & TV BRICS)

8.    Dubai’s economy expands to nearly US$63.2 billion in Q1 2026 as transport, construction and trade drive growth https://tvbrics.com/en/news/dubai-s-economy-expands-to-nearly-us-63-2-billion-in-q1-2026-as-transport-construction-and-trade-dri/ (source: Emirates News Agency (WAM) & TV BRICS)


July 06 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 56. Asking “what for…?” and saying “to…”

This lesson is a proper milestone in your Russian language journey with Tanya Semke, as it introduces you to action words, or as linguists call them “verbs”! From now on, you will keep building up your vocabulary with more and more words for different actions. In this session, you will learn essential ones like “to help”, “to work”, “to earn”, “to rest”, “to travel”, and “to buy”. There is even a philosophical twist – Tanya has to tackle a tricky question from her child “Why work?” – which is not the easiest one to answer.

A report by TVBrics


BRICS Round Up – July 03
  1. Ghana joins international exchange of information via TV BRICS
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ghana-joins-international-exchange-of-information-via-tv-brics (source: TV BRICS)/
  2. India-Ethiopia partnership enters new phase in strategic sectors
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/india-ethiopia-partnership-enters-new-phase-in-strategic-sectors/ (source: ENA & TV BRICS)
  3. China tests latest research and development achievements on its space station
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/china-tests-latest-research-and-development-achievements-on-its-space-station/ (source: Science & Technology Daily & TV BRICS))
  4. Brazil interests in expanding cooperation with Egypt in field of maritime transport and logistics
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazil-interests-in-expanding-cooperation-with-egypt-in-field-of-maritime-transport-and-logistics-/ (source: MENA & TV BRICS)
  5. UAE launches passenger rail network that connects all emirates
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/uae-launches-passenger-rail-network-that-connects-all-emirates/ (source: Emirates News Agency & TV BRICS)
  6. Iran expands scientific partnership with five BRICS countries
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/iran-expands-scientific-partnership-with-five-brics-countries-/ (source: Mehr News Agency & TV BRICS) 

July 02 – Academic Dialogue – how BRICS countries develop partnerships in field of education.
Student and academic exchanges, online programmes, joint research – cooperation in the fields of education and science plays a key role among the main areas of work for the member states of the group.
A report by TVBrics

June 29 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 55. “Glad”, “Excited”, “Happy”, “Ready”, and “Married” in Russian
Family values are deeply important in Russian culture, which makes learning to talk about them absolutely essential. In this lesson, we will cover some key words like “wedding”, “husband and wife”, “married”, and “happy” as well as how to say someone is married – which in Russian tells you more than just a status.
A report by TVBrics


June 08 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 54. Clothes and colours.
While getting ready for a BRICS summit, Tanya Semke is teaching you a useful formula: how to say “I need + something”, along with some essential names for clothes and colours. You will quickly see that the words for colours change in exactly the same way as other description words. A report by TVBrics
A report by TVBrics

May 25 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 53. Describing personality
In this lesson, you will pick up several words such as “kind”, “honest”, “modest”, “clever”, “lazy”, and “active” to be able to talk about someone’s personality.

A report by TVBrics


BRICS Round Up – May 20
  1. Telemedicine in BRICS countries: from “additional option” to essential part of healthcare
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/telemedicine-in-brics-countries-from-additional-option-to-essential-part-of-healthcare/
  2. BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs adopt joint statement following meeting in New Delhi https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brics-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-adopt-joint-statement-following-meeting-in-new-delhi/ (TV BRICS)
  3. New Development Bank prepares Indian rupee bond issuance https://tvbrics.com/en/news/new-development-bank-prepares-indian-rupee-bond-issuance/ (TV BRICS)
  4. International experts on TV BRICS platform discuss prospects of cooperation between Russia and South Africa in economy, trade and tourism https://tvbrics.com/en/news/international-experts-on-tv-brics-platform-discuss-prospects-of-cooperation-between-russia-and-south  (TV BRICS)
  5. Ethiopia begins cooperation with TV BRICS to promote international visibility and development of quality education https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopia-begins-cooperation-with-tv-brics-to-promote-international-visibility-and-development-of-qua/ (TV BRICS)
  6. Egypt launches national initiative to boost cotton industry and support small businesses https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-launches-national-initiative-to-boost-cotton-industry-and-support-small-businesses/ (Daily News Egypt)
  7. China hosts 2026 Hong Kong Forum on Cooperation and Development https://tvbrics.com/en/news/china-hosts-2026-hong-kong-forum-on-cooperation-and-development/ (TV BRICS)

May 18 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 52. Describing someone’s appearance
Tanya was a bit shocked to discover she was not the most beautiful girl in the world. The way she got over it? By teaching some useful new vocabulary for describing people’s looks. So, in this episode, you’ll learn how to use Russian words like “beautiful”, “handsome”, “cute”, “nice”, “young”, “tall”, “slim”, and others when describing men and women.

A series by TVBrics


May 11 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 51 – Tanya takes down machismo in Russia
Tanya Semke reveals an awkward truth about macho Russian linguists writing dictionaries. Even though she is visibly mad about the fact, she still teaches you how to describe plural things by changing one letter in a dictionary form.

A series by TVBrics


BRICS Round Up – May 08

  1. Zimbabwe and Belarus expand sports cooperation through new agreement
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/zimbabwe-and-belarus-expand-sports-cooperation-through-new-agreement/ (ZBC News & TV BRICS)
  1. Addis Ababa hosts Africa’s first City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/addis-ababa-hosts-africa-s-first-city-mountain-bike-eliminator-pro-league/ (Fana Media Corporation (FMC) & TV BRICS)
  1. Egypt targets 30 million tourists annually as President outlines tourism growth strategy
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-targets-30-million-tourists-annually-as-president-outlines-tourism-growth-strategy/ (Sada-el-Balad & TV BRICS)
  1. Brazil records highest new car sales in 13 years as electric vehicle demand surges
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazil-records-highest-new-car-sales-in-13-years-as-electric-vehicle-demand-surges/ (BAND News & TV BRICS)
  1. India and Vietnam set US$25 billion trade target by 2030
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/india-and-vietnam-set-us-25-billion-trade-target-by-2030/ (ANI & TV BRICS)
  1. Chinese-led supercomputer simulation recreates 13.8 billion years of cosmic evolution
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/chinese-led-supercomputer-simulation-recreates-13-8-billion-years-of-cosmic-evolution/ (China Daily)
  1. Dubai launches advanced genomics laboratory to detect foodborne viruses
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/dubai-launches-advanced-genomics-laboratory-to-detect-foodborne-viruses/ (Emirates News Agency (WAM) & TV BRICS)

May 04 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 50. Tanya’s first date and some extra grammar
Tanya Semke takes you to her favourite spot in Moscow, the capital of Russia, while teaching you how to describe neuter words, such as ‘place’, ‘cafe’, ‘date’, etc.

A series by TVBrics


April 30 – eZemvelo Elephant Crisis
The fenced game reserves of South Africa can create problems for the organisations that manage them as their successful protection of wildlife can lead to a population explosion. Without large tracts of land to migrate, eZemvelo KZN Wildlife is desperately looking for safe haven’s locally and internationally as it’s burgeoning elephant herds outgrow thier range.

BRICS Round Up – April 29 
  1. VR and AR: Chinese technologies in education
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/vr-and-ar-chinese-technologies-in-education/ (TV BRICS)
  2. Ethiopia and China outline joint plan for agriculture and tourism innovation centre
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopia-and-china-outline-joint-plan-for-agriculture-and-tourism-innovation-centre/ (China Daily & TV BRICS)
  3. Egypt to introduce financial literacy curriculum in secondary schools
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-to-introduce-financial-literacy-curriculum-in-secondary-schools/ (Sada-el-Balad & TV BRICS)
  4. Russian chemists develop method for creating smart sorption fabrics capable of self-cleaning
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russian-chemists-develop-method-for-creating-smart-sorption-fabrics-capable-of-self-cleaning/ (TV BRICS)
  5. Brazil allocates US$90 million to support family dairy farms
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazil-allocates-us-90-million-to-support-family-dairy-farms/ (Agencia Brazil & TV BRICS)
  6. India unveils digital infrastructure roadmap to drive US$30 trillion economy by 2047
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/india-unveils-digital-infrastructure-roadmap-to-drive-us-30-trillion-economy-by-2047/ (ANI & TV BRICS)

BRICS Round Up – April 18

  1. BRICS India 2026 launches health cooperation agenda
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brics-india-2026-launches-health-cooperation-agenda/ (ANI & TV BRICS)
  2. Ethiopia claims historic first medal at World Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopia-claims-historic-first-medal-at-world-race-walking-team-championships-in-brasilia/ (Fana Media Corporation (FMC) & TV BRICS)
  3. Egypt to deploy AI-powered drones to enhance environmental monitoring
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-to-deploy-ai-powered-drones-to-enhance-environmental-monitoring/ (Daily News Egypt & TV BRICS)
  4. Brazilian state sets new cotton export record in March 2026
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazilian-state-sets-new-cotton-export-record-in-march-2026/ (Safras & TV BRICS)
  5. India’s engineering exports reach record US$122 billion in FY 2025–26
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/india-s-engineering-exports-reach-record-us-122-billion-in-fy-2025-26/ (IANS & TV BRICS)
  6. Malaysia advances semiconductor strategy to move up global value chain
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/malaysia-advances-semiconductor-strategy-to-move-up-global-value-chain/ (BERNAMA & TV BRICS)

BRICS Round Up – April 15

  1. BRICS Youth ESG Dialogue to strengthen interdisciplinary cooperation across BRICS countries
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brics-youth-esg-dialogue-to-strengthen-interdisciplinary-cooperation-across-brics-countries/ (TV BRICS)
  2. South African director to create documentary film about Russia following expedition across country
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/south-african-director-to-create-documentary-film-about-russia-following-expedition-across-country/ (TV BRICS)
  3. Ethiopia opens world-class sports complexes to support youth development
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopia-opens-world-class-sports-complexes-to-support-youth-development/ (ENA & TV BRICS)
  4. Egypt aims to produce 140 million vaccine doses annually by 2030
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-aims-to-produce-140-million-vaccine-doses-annually-by-2030/ (Daily News Egypt & TV BRICS)
  5. Russia develops algorithm to improve spaceflight safety
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russia-develops-algorithm-to-improve-spaceflight-safety/ (TV BRICS)
  6. Indian scientists identify subsurface ice near Moon’s south pole
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/indian-scientists-identify-subsurface-ice-near-moon-s-south-pole/ (News9 & TV BRICS)
  7. Indonesia launches electric bus plant to boost green mobility
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/indonesia-launches-electric-bus-plant-to-boost-green-mobility/ (ANTARA & TV BRICS)

April 13 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke -Lesson 48. Don’t play with fire or how to describe things safely
This lesson’s filming nearly ended in a bloody crime… The thing is, one of Tanya’s students made a silly joke about the capital of Russia… You will want to see this unfold. Against all odds, Tanya is teaching you how to describe things with the words ‘new’, ‘interesting’, ‘beautiful’ and so on.

A series by TVBrics


BRICS Round Up – April 08
  1. Jakarta among largest grain importers shows interest in BRICS Grain Exchange – Russia’s Ambassador to Indonesia
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/jakarta-among-largest-grain-importers-shows-interest-in-brics-grain-exchange-russia-s-ambassador-to-/ (TV BRICS)
  2. Russia and Brazil launch international distribution of TV BRICS documentary series “The Art of Sport”
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russia-and-brazil-launch-international-distribution-of-tv-brics-documentary-series-the-art-of-sport/ (TV BRICS)
  3. Ethiopia and India expand cooperation across key strategic sectors ahead of COP32
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopia-and-india-expand-cooperation-across-key-strategic-sectors-ahead-of-cop32/ (ENA & TV BRICS)
  4. Egypt advances food security strategy through agricultural expansion and innovation
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-advances-food-security-strategy-through-agricultural-expansion-and-innovation/ (Sada-el-Balad & TV BRICS)
  5. Kenya strengthens health security with integrated national frameworks
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/kenya-strengthens-health-security-with-integrated-national-frameworks/ (Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) & TV BRICS)
  6. Tunisian government unveils strategy to boost phosphate production and exports
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/tunisian-government-unveils-strategy-to-boost-phosphate-production-and-exports/ (Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) & TV BRICS)
  7. Chinese robots enable precise remote surgery
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/chinese-robots-enable-precise-remote-surgery/ (China Daily & TV BRICS)

March 30 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 46. ‘It’s good in Russia’. Or is it?
In today’s world, knowing how to describe living conditions – whether at home or abroad – is essential. That is why this lesson teaches you phrases like ‘It is good / cold / warm / safe in Russia’.
A report by TVBrics


BRICS Round Up – Mar 27

  1. Vladimir Putin calls on businesses to cooperate with BRICS countries in field of technology
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/vladimir-putin-calls-on-businesses-to-cooperate-with-brics-countries-in-field-of-technology/ (TV BRICS)
  2. Team from South Africa wins 8th African Spelling Bee championship in Zimbabwe
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/team-from-south-africa-wins-8th-african-spelling-bee-championship-in-zimbabwe/ (ZBC News & TV BRICS)
  3. Ethiopia and India deepen AI partnership to accelerate digital transformation
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopia-and-india-deepen-ai-partnership-to-accelerate-digital-transformation/ (ENA & TV BRICS)
  4. Egypt targets 5.4% economic growth in 2026–2027 fiscal year
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-targets-5-4-economic-growth-in-2026-2027-fiscal-year/ (Daily News Egypt & TV BRICS)
  5. Kenya dispatches its first zero-tariff shipment to China
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/kenya-dispatches-its-first-zero-tariff-shipment-to-china/ (Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) & TV BRICS)
  6. Brazilian city launches trial to replace diesel with renewable biofuel
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazilian-city-launches-trial-to-replace-diesel-with-renewable-biofuel/ (Metropoles & TV BRICS)
  7. National school reconstruction programme in Indonesia creates over 238,000 jobs
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/national-school-reconstruction-programme-in-indonesia-creates-over-238-000-jobs/ (ANTARA & TV BRICS)

March 23 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 45. How to ask and answer ‘How are you?’
This episode offers you a set of ready-made questions and responses about life and family, work and holidays. And as always, you will enjoy the ease of the Russian language.
A report by TVBrics

BRICS Round Up – Mar 20
  1. Zimbabwe and Uganda unveil new strategy to boost trade and industrial growth
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/zimbabwe-and-uganda-unveil-new-strategy-to-boost-trade-and-industrial-growth/ (the Herald & TV BRICS)
  2. Egypt to build 5.62 GW of green energy and storage capacity
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-to-build-5-62-gw-of-green-energy-and-storage-capacity/ (Sada-el-Balad & TV BRICS)
  3. Kenya launches solar programme to power schools and cut energy costs
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    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/kenya-launches-solar-programme-to-power-schools-and-cut-energy-costs/ (Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) & TV BRICS)
  4. Russian scientists develop next-generation hearing implants to reduce sound loss
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russian-scientists-develop-next-generation-hearing-implants-to-reduce-sound-loss/ (TV BRICS)
  5. Brazil establishes protected areas in Rio Grande do Sul to preserve biodiversity and support sustainable development
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazil-establishes-protected-areas-in-rio-grande-do-sul-to-preserve-biodiversity-and-support-sustain/ (Brazil de Fato & TV BRICS)
  6. India’s chemical industry market to grow by over 50% by 2030
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/india-s-chemical-industry-market-to-grow-by-over-50-by-2030/ (ANI & TV BRICS)
  7. Lightweight biomass roof tiles developed in Indonesia to enhance earthquake safety
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/lightweight-biomass-roof-tiles-developed-in-indonesia-to-enhance-earthquake-safety/ (ANTARA & TV BRICS)

BRICS Round Up – Mar 18

  1. Moscow to host Tech Science Forum with participation of BRICS countries
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/international-tech-science-forum-with-participation-of-brics-countries-to-be-held-in-moscow/  (TV BRICS)
  2. Egypt enhances textile exports through advanced testing
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-enhances-textile-exports-through-advanced-testing/   (Daily News Egypt & TV BRICS)
  3. Zimbabwe launches national AI development strategy
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/zimbabwe-launches-national-ai-development-strategy/ (the Herald & TV BRICS)
  4. Ethiopia adopts national strategies for sustainable agricultural development and environmental protection
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopia-adopts-national-strategies-for-sustainable-agricultural-development-and-environmental-prote/ (ENA & TV BRICS)
  5. Russia approves roadmap to expand high-performance computing and supercomputer infrastructure
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russia-approves-roadmap-to-expand-high-performance-computing-and-supercomputer-infrastructure/ (TV BRICS)
  6. Giant dinosaur discovered in Brazil sheds new light on evolution of massive herbivores
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/giant-dinosaur-discovered-in-brazil-sheds-new-light-on-evolution-of-massive-herbivores/ (Metropoles & TV BRICS)
  7. Chinese scientists develop eco-friendly method to extract lithium from used batteries
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/chinese-scientists-develop-eco-friendly-method-to-extract-lithium-from-used-batteries/ (China Daily & TV BRICS)

Mar 16 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 44. One word to express feelings and emotions
Russians are not chatty – which is not surprising when you consider… Well, check out this lesson to express feelings, convey emotions, and even ask about others’ states with just one word, much like Russians frequently do.

A report by TVbrics


BRICS Round Up – Mar 11
  1. Digital technologies, competition and innovation: how small and medium-sized businesses become driving force in BRICS countries
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/digital-technologies-competition-and-innovation-how-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-are-becoming-a/ (TV BRICS)
  2. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pays state visit to Brazil
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-pays-state-visit-to-brazil/ (Brazil de Fato & TV BRICS)
  3. Small and medium-sized enterprises account for 60% of Zimbabwe’s GDP
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-account-for-60-of-zimbabwe-s-gdp/ (ZBC News & TV BRICS)
  4. UN launches solar power project in Nigeria to advance clean energy transition
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/un-launches-solar-power-project-in-nigeria-to-advance-clean-energy-transition/ (NAN & TV BRICS)
  5. Egyptian archaeologists discover painted sarcophagi of temple chanters in Luxor
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egyptian-archaeologists-discover-painted-sarcophagi-of-temple-chanters-in-luxor/ (Daily News Egypt)
  6. Russia and China to continue joint research into latest cancer treatments
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russia-and-china-to-continue-joint-research-into-latest-cancer-treatments/  (TV BRICS)
  7. India unveils domestic 30 kW drive system to boost electric vehicle capabilities
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/india-unveils-domestic-30-kw-drive-system-to-boost-electric-vehicle-capabilities/ (IANS & TV BRICS)

Mar 09 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 43 – Curious ancient traces in modern Russian.
You will not find a funnier or more efficient way to memorize Russian’s irregular plurals than Tanya Semke’s new lesson. Make sure to repeat every word out loud to feel the living history of Old Russian. 
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BRICS Round Up – Mar 06
  1. BRICS countries rank among top three G20 economies by growth in 2025, with India in first place
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brics-countries-rank-among-top-three-g20-economies-by-growth-in-2025-with-india-in-first-place/ (Agencia Brazil & TV BRICS)
  2. South Africa plans to attract more tourists through simplified visa regulations
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/south-africa-plans-to-attract-more-tourists-through-simplified-visa-regulations/ (China Daily & TV BRICS)
  3. Ethiopian businesses to trade across Africa without duties
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopian-businesses-to-trade-across-africa-without-duties/ (ENA & TV BRICS)
  4. Egypt to modernise 30 culture palaces across country within year
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-to-modernise-30-culture-palaces-across-country-within-year/ (Daily News Egypt)
  5. Achievements of Russia’s mining engineering education system to gain international promotion through TV BRICS
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/achievements-of-russia-s-mining-engineering-education-system-to-gain-international-promotion-through/ (TV BRICS)
  6. India aims for global chemical sector growth with bio-pharma focus
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/india-aims-for-global-chemical-sector-growth-with-bio-pharma-focus/ (IANS & TV BRICS)
  7. Brazilian researchers use moringa seeds to remove microplastics from water
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazilian-researchers-use-moringa-seeds-to-remove-microplastics-from-water/ (Metropoles & TV BRICS)

Mar 02 – VI Sustainable Development Forum highlights tourism industry impact on modernisation of Far East regions. The hospitality economy is the main driver of change in the regions. This was the conclusion reached by delegates from 25 regions of Russia and three foreign countries. Over 1,500 participants attended the 6th Sustainable Development Forum.

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Mar 02 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 42 – A couple of words about dating
If you are interested in dating or romantic vocabulary, you will find plenty of useful words in this lesson – like ‘feelings’, ‘dating’ and ‘sky’. Those interested in mastering Russian will learn how to make plural forms of neuter words, including ‘emails’, ‘feelings’, and ‘dates’.
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BRICS Round Up – Feb 27
  1. Energy transition in BRICS countries: climate ambitions and hydrocarbon reality:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/energy-transition-in-brics-countries-climate-ambitions-and-hydrocarbon-reality/  (TV BRICS)
  2. Expert: Egypt achieves 91% localisation of pharmaceutical market through high-tech generics:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/expert-egypt-achieves-91-localisation-of-pharmaceutical-market-through-high-tech-generics/ (TV BRICS)
  3. Russian scientists develop new method of air purification:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russian-scientists-develop-new-method-of-air-purification/  (TV BRICS)
  4. Expert: taikonaut cave training focuses on fostering team cohesion and strengthening psychological preparation for missions to Moon:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/expert-taikonaut-cave-training-focuses-on-fostering-team-cohesion-and-strengthening-psychological-pr/  (TV BRICS)
  5. Brazilian researchers discover new species of tree frog:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazilian-researchers-discover-new-species-of-tree-frog/  (Agencia Brazil & TV BRICS)
  6. Indonesia to build international tropical seaweed research centre:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/indonesia-to-build-international-tropical-seaweed-research-centre/  (Antara & TV BRICS)

BRICS Round Up – Feb 25
  1. Expert: banks in South Africa, China and Russia use similar AI technologies for security:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/expert-banks-in-south-africa-china-and-russia-use-similar-ai-technologies-for-security/ (TV BRICS)
  2. Ethiopia accelerates digital transformation with new artificial intelligence platform:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopia-accelerates-digital-transformation-with-new-artificial-intelligence-platform/ (ENA &TV BRICS)
  3. Egypt strengthens lead in renewable energy across Arab world:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-strengthens-lead-in-renewable-energy-across-arab-world/ (Sada-el-Balad & TV BRICS)
  4. Russian scientists achieve record-precision molecular thermometer:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russian-scientists-achieve-record-precision-molecular-thermometer/ (TV BRICS)
  5. Brazil and India sign landmark critical minerals and rare earths agreement:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazil-and-india-sign-landmark-critical-minerals-and-rare-earths-agreement/ (Toda Palavra & TV BRICS)
  6. UAE secures ICESCO listing for five archaeological heritage sites:
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/uae-secures-icesco-listing-for-five-archaeological-heritage-sites/ (Emirates News Agency (WAM) & TV BRICS)

Feb 23 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 41 – Asking what people like to eat
This is quite possibly our most delicious lesson yet. After watching it, you will know how to ask about preferences – from food to anything else. To wrap up, there is a special parenting tip from Tanya Semke, a happy multitasking mum. 

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Feb 20 – Chinese New Year in Moscow – More than 100 artists from China were invited to participate in the Spring Festival, with key events taking place at around 60 venues across Moscow and the streets filled with the main symbols of the Eastern country. The official opening of the festival took place on Manezhnaya Square.

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Brics Round Up – Feb 20 
  1. Cybersecurity in BRICS countries: how digital transformation drives growth and creates new risks?
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/cybersecurity-in-brics-countries-how-digital-transformation-drives-growth-and-creates-new-risks/ (TV BRICS)
  2. Egypt accelerates biogas drive to strengthen green economy
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/egypt-accelerates-biogas-drive-to-strengthen-green-economy/ (Daily News Egypt & TV BRICS)
  3. Ethiopia’s single-use plastic bag ban delivers strong early results
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopia-s-single-use-plastic-bag-ban-delivers-strong-early-results/ (FMC & TV BRICS)
  4. Russian scientists develop microchannel sensor to detect early signs of ageing
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russian-scientists-develop-microchannel-sensor-to-detect-early-signs-of-ageing/ (TV BRICS)
  5. Iran launches four major projects to restore ecology of wetlands
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/iran-launches-four-major-projects-to-restore-ecology-of-wetlands/ (Tehran Times & TV BRICS)
  6. Chinese team creates fastest humanoid sprinting robot
    https://tvbrics.com/en/news/chinese-team-creates-fastest-humanoid-sprinting-robot/ (Guancha & TV BRICS)

Feb 18 – Window On Africa – Cameroon – Cameroon Youth Day was celebrated at the Moscow House of Nationalities. On stage: a concert and a show of traditional costumes. In the hall: an exhibition of African painting, master classes and lectures.

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Brics Round Up – Feb 17


Feb 16 -Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 40. You can recognise thousands of borrowed words
It is true – you already know thousands of Russian words borrowed over the centuries from Greek, Latin and beyond – all because Russians have always been a very open-minded nation.

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Brics Round Up – Feb 13
• Zimbabwe deepens trade negotiations with China to expand exports
• Egypt–UAE trade grows by 61.7% in 2025
• Brazil boosts pulses output as exports jump 30% in 2025
• Dubai welcomes record 19.59 million international visitors in 2025
• Iran launches over 1,300 factories to boost employment

Feb 13 – Threads of Time – Russian costumes in miniature: fashion designer recreates historical images from different regions of country. Galiya Valieva has created a collection of more than 60 costumes, including outfits from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. The craftswoman reconstructs the images on a scale of 1 to 3, based on historical documents.
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Feb 12 – Carina People of Venezuela – The indigenous peoples of Venezuela proudly preserve their heritage. One of them is the Carina people, a community in the east of the country. Representatives of the ethnic group attach deep meaning to solemn rituals, teach children ancient dances and pass on the secrets of craftsmanship from generation to generation.A report by teleSUR, a partner of TV BRICS.


Feb 11 – From Balalaika to Space Guitar
Russian musician creates folk instruments with unusual designs. The Tsygankov musical dynasty preserves ancient traditions. In his workshop, Anton, a rock guitarist, assembles domras and balalaikas, while his father, Aleksander Tsygankov, a People’s Artist of Russia, evaluates their sound, design and comfort for performers.
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Brics Round Up – Feb 10

Feb 09 -Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 39 – How to say ‘there is / there are’?
In this episode, Tanya almost misses her flight to Brazil – all thanks to her girly habits. Still, she somehow manages to find time to teach you how to say ‘there is…’ and ‘there are…’.
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BRICS Round Up – Feb 06

Feb 05 – Important economic milestone: BRICS countries’ trade turnover exceeds US$1 trillion in 2025 Experts call this a historic event that changes the balance of power in the world. In their opinion, this result was achieved thanks to the unique complementarity of the economies of the participating countries, as well as the accession of new states to the group.
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Feb 03 – Russia Invites young Actors to Theatre Arts Fellowship – In 2026, young drama theatre actors from BRICS+ countries will once again come to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship programme.

Russia once again invites young actors from BRICS+ countries to take part in theatre arts fellowship | TV BRICS, 30.01.26


BRICS Round Up – Feb 03

Feb 02 -Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 38. Asking questions is easier than you might think…
Do not miss this lesson as it covers an essential skill: how to ask questions in Russian. We promise, you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it actually is… 
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BRICS Round Up – Jan 30

Jan 30 – Tropical Winter in Moscow – Moscow presents orchids from 10 countries at “Tropical Winter” festival Fragrant inhabitants of Brazil, China, India, and Indonesia – more than a thousand orchids have come into bloom at Moscow’s “Aptekarsky Ogorod”. They are kept in a tropical greenhouse with a special climate.
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Jan 30 – Theatrical arts of Asia: from origins to present day – The exhibition “People, Puppets, Masks” at the State Museum of Oriental Art immerses visitors in the world of theatrical traditions from across Asia, including Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Japan and other countries.

Vivid stage costumes, puppet and shadow theatre characters, paintings and elements of stage design — more than 300 exhibits were collected over two and a half years.

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Jan 29 – TeleSUR Water Carnival – The 17th Water Carnival takes place on San Juan River, bringing together country’s culture, nature, and traditions. The festival attracted thousands of visitors from Nicaragua and other countries. Colourful platforms representing the cultural and creative diversity of the regions floated down the river. The carnival became a platform for showcasing folk traditions and promoting the country’s tourism potential, emphasising its desire for peace and the preservation of national identity.

A report by teleSUR, a partner of TV BRICS.


Jan 28 – Five symbols of happiness – Siberian residents introduce to figurative language of China More than 200 exhibits – from exquisite porcelain to wedding dresses – from the Hermitage collection were presented in Omsk. Each item serves as a message to its owner, promising good luck, happiness, and love.

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Jan 27 – Innovators Day – Moscow presents innovative developments at technology forum. Plasma water purification, artificial intelligence-controlled field irrigation, laser destruction of space debris – technologies are successfully solving pressing problems in various fields.

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BRICS Round Up – Jan 26

Janaury 26 –Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 37 – In Russia we say ‘ours’, not ‘mine’
It is time to learn how to say ‘ours’ and ‘yours’ for conversations with your future Russian friends. You will also encounter some common but irregular plural forms in this lesson, like ‘passports’, ‘trains’, and ‘cities’. 
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Jan 21 – Madagascar receives South Africa’s support to join BRICS as partner | TV BRICS, 21.01.26


Janaury 19 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 36 – Tanya’s fancy boots and irregular grammar
In this lesson, you will discover the Russian perspective on money. Language-wise, you will learn some nuances of forming plural words ending in ‘Г’, ‘К’, ‘Х’, ‘Ж’, ‘Ш’, ‘Щ’, and ‘Ч’, such as ‘dogs’, ‘cats’, ‘girls’ and ‘money’.

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Jan 19 – TVBrics – Year of the Volunteer – 2026 marks the International Year of Volunteers.
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Jan 18 – TVBrics – Portuguese Tradtional tiling techniques – A report showing the history of famous Portuguese tiles, azulejos.
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Jan 17 – TVBrics – Venezuela Traditional Crafts – A report by TeleSUR on the ancient crafts of Venezuela.

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Jan 16 – TVBrics – Russia-SA business co-operation – Business partnerships in 2025 and into 2026.

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BRICS Round Up – Jan 16

BRICS Round Up – Jan 13 

Janaury 12 – Learn Russian with Tanya Semke – Lesson 35 – Must-watch for talking about multiple things.

In this lesson you’ll find a quick guide to another fundamental skill in Russian – changing words to talk about several people or things. You will see that it is easier than they say.

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