Consulate General of Russia in Toronto

The Official Twitter Account of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Toronto / Официальная Твиттер страница Генконсульства России в Торонто

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

🕯️A farewell ceremony was held in Toronto for WWII veteran Viktor Khomenko (1917–2026), one of the world’s oldest veterans.
🇷🇺The Hero was laid to rest with military honors.

English https://t.co/4JD7RruW3a
Russian https://t.co/Oji5kt0YVp

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

🇷🇺On Dec 12, 2025, the Russian Consulate in Toronto marked the 100th birthday of WWII veteran Anatoly Kichigin.

English https://t.co/hE8kmOsXOr
Russian https://t.co/ycEdJVT6yg

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

🇷🇺The Russian Embassy in Canada mourns the passing of Viktor Khomenko, one of the world’s oldest WWII veterans in the world.
He died in his 109th year.

Russian https://t.co/d9VsCoKTVH
English https://t.co/7sKoUBVS4Q

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

🇷🇺On September 15, 2025, Russia’s Consul General in Toronto Vladlen Epifanov congratulated WWII veteran Arkady Gorbunov on his 1⃣0⃣0⃣th birthday.

❗️He also presented greetings from President Putin marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over militarist Japan & the end of WWII.

#WeRemember #Victory80

[MFA Russia 🇷🇺 @mfa_russia]

Happy birthday, dear Moscow, our beloved capital!

🏙 Best city in the entire world — one-of-a-kind — no other city like it.

#Moscow878 #MoscowIsWhereItsAt

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

🇷🇺At Toronto’s Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, Russia’s Consul General Vladlen Epifanov presented jubilee medals & greetings from President Putin to WWII veterans, including centenarians.

🕯 We honor their courage and sacrifice.

Russian👉https://t.co/eHlh9TiTp0
English 👉https://t.co/4eyJKjSxOU

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

24 июля - в праздник святой равноапостольной княгини Ольги - на Йоркском кладбище в Торонто состоялась панихида по великой княгине Ольге Романовой с участием посла Олега Степанова.
Службу провел настоятель расположенного в г.Джексон-Пойнт храма Смоленской иконы Божией Матери иерей Максим (Аброскин).

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[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

📆On July 24 — the feast day of Saint Olga, Equal-to-the-Apostles — a memorial service for Grand Duchess Olga Romanova was held at York Cemetery in Toronto, with the participation of Russia's Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov.

☦The service was conducted by Father Maksim (Abroskin), rector of the Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God in Jackson's Point.

[МИД России 🇷🇺 @MID_RF]

☦️ 28 июля отмечается День #КрещениеРуси!

В этот день в 988 году князь Владимир Святославович принял крещение в городе Корсунь (Херсонес).

Принятие христианствa стало поворотным моментом не только в религиозной, но и в политической жизни Древней Руси.

https://t.co/tJYRvNh0Qz

[MFA Russia 🇷🇺 @mfa_russia]

⚓️ Today Russia marks Navy Day!

For 329 years, the ships of the Russian Navy and their crews have guarded the Fatherland’s borders.

We are proud of the heroic history of the Russian Navy, and we cherish the memory of our naval commanders and sailors!

🛳 https://t.co/u1qXPigU5a

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

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Мультимедийный проект Комсомольской Правды, рассказывающий об истории украинского национализма и о его влиянии на судьбы и отношения конкретных людей и народов в целом.

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

🇷🇺 On May 9, 2025, the Russian Consulate General in Toronto and the WWII Veterans Association from the Soviet Union held a ceremonial luncheon marking the #Victory80.

Russian 👉 https://t.co/VipxoZKH6h
English 👉 https://t.co/b4eMNYaOQB

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

On May 29, 2025, Consul General Vladlen Epifanov awarded commemorative medals to veterans in Edmonton on behalf of President Putin, in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

☝Their bravery and legacy will never be forgotten.

Read more 👉https://t.co/oN9K4PIews

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

🇷🇺The archive of Soviet ace Ivan Kozhedub, the top fighter pilot of the Great Patriotic War, has been returned to Russia from Canada thanks to the efforts of our compatriots.

Read in Russian 👉https://t.co/z3xjfTnbUN
Read in English 👉https://t.co/WZt3GYPn89

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

🇷🇺 On June 22, 2025, Consul General in Toronto Valdlen Epifanov and Russian community honored the #DayOfMemoryAndSorrow.

💬 Consul General Epifanov:

June 22 is the day when war entered every home. It is our duty to preserve this memory and pass it on to future generations.

Read more (Russian) 👉 https://t.co/qMPibbl6dY
Read more (English) 👉 https://t.co/Qhr0GqYtFV

[Russian Mission Vienna @mission_rf]

🗓️ On June 16, 1963 Soviet manned spacecraft «Vostok 6» was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome

🧑‍🚀 Valentina Tereshkova - the only member of the launching and landing crew - became the world's first female cosmonaut

🛰️ At the same time «Vostok 5» spacecraft was in space

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

On May 28, 2025, the Consul General of Russia in Toronto Vladlen Epifanov presented medals to the veterans on behalf of President Putin, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

☝We remember their courage and sacrifice.

Read more👉https://t.co/NmsBbfiQ5Q

[Russia 🇷🇺 @Russia]

📚 Today is All-Russia Library Day!

Since the foundation of Russia’s first public library in 1795, the day has honoured librarians who foster a love of learning

With 40k+ libraries nationwide, Russia is one of the world's top book-reading nations, preserving knowledge & culture

[Russia in Canada @RussianEmbassyC]

🇷🇺 May 11, 2025. Over 2,000 people joined the Immortal Regiment march in Toronto.

Biker club “Rusich” led 20 motorcycles to honor the fallen.

“We owe them a debt we can never repay.” — Amb. Stepanov.

Read in Russian 👉 https://t.co/RlW5pu0176
Read in English 👉 https://t.co/zkYBJJ3JNy

[Consulate General of Russia in Toronto @Russia_Toronto]

Выездное консульское обслуживание в Калгари 20 - 24 мая 2025 года и в Эдмонтоне 26 - 29 мая 2025 г.

Места проведения:
The Marriott Downtown Calgary
Адрес: 110, 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5A6

The Westin Edmonton
Адрес: 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3M5