AFAIK, Russian heavy loaded military cargo planes and ships routinely deliver something to Iran, not Israel. Russian bank system have direct connection with Iran's one, not Israel's. Ayatolla and Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch have contacts. Also, Israel raddish disappeared from Russian groceries long ago, instead we have Iranian fruits and nuts in groceries now.
So, all this Russia-Iran treaties is not just empty political circus, but something really working.
Israel designated as "non-friendly" state in Russian bureaucracy.
PS: Also important: A lot of disgusting shit from "culture" sphere flee Russia to Israel, not to Iran
Interesting, you very good on-ground knowledge of Russia-Iran relations, I agree with you assessment, good points, think it's a real alliance.
Don't think Russian church nearly as strong a century ago as is today, internet is swaying public opinion against Israhell from Gaza, perhaps they are finally waking up and distancing from deceivers.
your very good on-ground knowledge of Russia-Iran relations,
Are based only on personal and visible observations, Perhaps, there is much more could happen behind the scenes, but I have no any idea about it. However, such simple things like steady presence of Iranian food in groceries, could say a lot, if you think a little how exactly this Iranian delights and fruits reach local grocery shelves. Flights and shipping growth is also in open. Groups of Iranian tourists, students and scientists/engineers on the streets are also on the surface.
Seems Russia church is much stronger today than century ago with Russian Revolution
Not really, if you look at a number of really devoted parisioners or by property owned by Church. However, this Orthodox spirit is more than alive and become stronger with the development of shit in our clown world. Something like "may be those bearded priests in churches are much closer to the truth about our world than anyone else". This, applied to strong Orthodox Christianity foundation of Russian culture give some fruits. Many, even those who are barely religious, will stand for Orthodox Christianity vaules if necessary.
"Are based only on personal and visible observations, Perhaps, there is much more could happen behind the scenes, but I have no any idea about it."
Makes sense
"However, such simple things like steady presence of Iranian food in groceries, could say a lot, if you think a little how exactly this Iranian delights and fruits reach local grocery shelves."
Yes, makes sense, groceries need to be available to eat, can't run out of food.
"Flights and shipping growth is also in open. Groups of Iranian tourists, students and scientists/engineers on the streets are also on the surface."
Interesting, I'm still pondering this point
"Not really, if you look at a number of really devoted parisioners or by property owned by Church. However, this Orthodox spirit is more than alive and become stronger with the development of shit in our clown world. Something like "may be those bearded priests in churches are much closer to the truth about our world than anyone else". This, applied to strong Orthodox Christianity foundation of Russian culture give some fruits. Many, even those who are barely religious, will stand for Orthodox Christianity vaules if necessary."
Yes, makes sense, groceries need to be available to eat, can't run out of food.
That's not about "running out of food", there are mostly Iranian delicacies, like confectionery, exotic (for us) fruits and nuts and other similar stuff, not something basic. Russia is fully self-sufficient in food for a long time already. This is about established supply and financial chains that allow constant trade. To deliver, say, mint sauce from Iran to shelves of local groceries over the country, there should be a lot of things established. Ordering and payment system, trade routes, additional space in ports and warehouses on the route and so on. It's not just one truck with a single batch of something occasionally travelled from small farm to some grocery, it is industrial scale.
You have outdated map. :)
AFAIK, Russian heavy loaded military cargo planes and ships routinely deliver something to Iran, not Israel. Russian bank system have direct connection with Iran's one, not Israel's. Ayatolla and Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch have contacts. Also, Israel raddish disappeared from Russian groceries long ago, instead we have Iranian fruits and nuts in groceries now.
So, all this Russia-Iran treaties is not just empty political circus, but something really working.
Israel designated as "non-friendly" state in Russian bureaucracy.
PS: Also important: A lot of disgusting shit from "culture" sphere flee Russia to Israel, not to Iran
Interesting, you very good on-ground knowledge of Russia-Iran relations, I agree with you assessment, good points, think it's a real alliance.
Don't think Russian church nearly as strong a century ago as is today, internet is swaying public opinion against Israhell from Gaza, perhaps they are finally waking up and distancing from deceivers.
Are based only on personal and visible observations, Perhaps, there is much more could happen behind the scenes, but I have no any idea about it. However, such simple things like steady presence of Iranian food in groceries, could say a lot, if you think a little how exactly this Iranian delights and fruits reach local grocery shelves. Flights and shipping growth is also in open. Groups of Iranian tourists, students and scientists/engineers on the streets are also on the surface.
Not really, if you look at a number of really devoted parisioners or by property owned by Church. However, this Orthodox spirit is more than alive and become stronger with the development of shit in our clown world. Something like "may be those bearded priests in churches are much closer to the truth about our world than anyone else". This, applied to strong Orthodox Christianity foundation of Russian culture give some fruits. Many, even those who are barely religious, will stand for Orthodox Christianity vaules if necessary.
"Flights and shipping growth is also in open. Groups of Iranian tourists, students and scientists/engineers on the streets are also on the surface."
These all sound intriguing, like to hear your insight more on these
Take a look at flightradar24 or similar maritime thing.
As for tourism and business/education trips - there is visa-free agreement between Russia and Iran active since 2023.
If you wish to keep discussing this for today
"Are based only on personal and visible observations, Perhaps, there is much more could happen behind the scenes, but I have no any idea about it."
Makes sense
"However, such simple things like steady presence of Iranian food in groceries, could say a lot, if you think a little how exactly this Iranian delights and fruits reach local grocery shelves."
Yes, makes sense, groceries need to be available to eat, can't run out of food.
"Flights and shipping growth is also in open. Groups of Iranian tourists, students and scientists/engineers on the streets are also on the surface."
Interesting, I'm still pondering this point
"Not really, if you look at a number of really devoted parisioners or by property owned by Church. However, this Orthodox spirit is more than alive and become stronger with the development of shit in our clown world. Something like "may be those bearded priests in churches are much closer to the truth about our world than anyone else". This, applied to strong Orthodox Christianity foundation of Russian culture give some fruits. Many, even those who are barely religious, will stand for Orthodox Christianity vaules if necessary."
Agreed
That's not about "running out of food", there are mostly Iranian delicacies, like confectionery, exotic (for us) fruits and nuts and other similar stuff, not something basic. Russia is fully self-sufficient in food for a long time already. This is about established supply and financial chains that allow constant trade. To deliver, say, mint sauce from Iran to shelves of local groceries over the country, there should be a lot of things established. Ordering and payment system, trade routes, additional space in ports and warehouses on the route and so on. It's not just one truck with a single batch of something occasionally travelled from small farm to some grocery, it is industrial scale.