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04.08.2026 Vitaly Golovkov

The Michael Jackson Biopic is Missing its Most Controversial Story

‘Michael’: How legal constraints and corporate sterility undermined the biopic of the decade. The making of Michael, the long-awaited biographical film about the “King of Pop,” has become one of the most remarkable production stories in modern Hollywood. With a reported budget of $155 million, the project was conceived as the definitive cinematic portrait of […]
6min 44
Culture & ArtPopular
04.08.2026 Yuri Chekalin

Madama Butterfly and the Japan of the Western Imagination

It is fascinating that Madama Butterfly, or Cio-Cio-San, has long been regarded as one of the most “Japanese” of European operas. Yet, in reality, it tells us far more about Western perceptions of Japan at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries than about Japan itself. The same can be said, in a different […]
5min 49
History & PersonsPopular
03.08.2026 Dmitry Litvinov

The Spanish Civil War at 90: the Republic’s Response

The 90th Anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish Civil War: the Republic’s response. The Republic’s Fatal Hesitation The attitude of the Republican government toward the approaching military uprising can be summed up in one sentence: they knew that a conspiracy was underway, but they underestimated its scale and the determination of those preparing it. […]
10min 106
BlogActualityPopular
02.08.2026 Yuri Chekalin

Terminator Is about 80 Years Old

There are movie stars, there are action heroes, and then there is Arnold Schwarzenegger—the man millions simply know as the Terminator. On July 30, 2026, Schwarzenegger celebrated his 79th birthday, marking nearly eight decades of a life that has repeatedly defied expectations. His story reads less like a Hollywood screenplay than a modern myth. Born […]
2min 136
History & PersonsPopular
02.08.2026 Dmitry Litvinov

The Spanish Civil War at 90: the Rebels’ Post Victories

The 90th Anniversary of the Outbreak of the Spanish Civil War: The Rebels Take the Offensive. The Beginning of the Spanish Civil War The uprising began in the city of Melilla, in Spanish Morocco, an hour ahead of schedule. Many soldiers and officers who remained loyal to the Republican government were killed, followed by a […]
6min 161

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23.07.2026 Alexander Rimov

Silicone Miss Sally: AI Robot Teacher

4min 776
NewsActuality
16.07.2026 Dmitri Drobnitsky

New York to Freeze AI Data Center Construction

2min 864
NewsActuality
15.07.2026 Dmitri Drobnitsky

ICE Officers Temporarily Barred from Conducting Traffic Stops

2min 925
NewsActuality
12.07.2026 Dmitri Drobnitsky

A Scaled-Down Second Cuban Missile Crisis

2min 1031
NewsActuality
11.07.2026 Dmitri Drobnitsky

DOGE Officially Ceased to Exist on July 4

2min 1103
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28.06.2026 Dmitri Drobnitsky

John Bolton Pleads Guilty

2min 1789
NewsActualityPopular
28.06.2026 Dmitri Drobnitsky

Senate Passes Iran War Powers Resolution

3min 1730
NewsActualityPopular
23.06.2026 Dmitri Drobnitsky

Socialists Continue to Gain Popularity Within the Democratic Party

2min 1158

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22.07.2026 Robert Reich

Integrity

Is it possible to be loyal to Trump and preserve one’s integrity? There’s been a lot of discussion this past week about the meaning of integrity. You didn’t hear the word used directly; it was alluded to indirectly — in wondering whether Lindsey Graham was an immoral opportunist or clever pragmatist; in suspecting Todd Blanche […]
4min 618
Review & OpinionPopular
05.07.2026 Yaroslav Listov

A Childhood Filled with Ancient Mysteries

I have loved reading for as long as I can remember, but when I was nine years old, my life changed dramatically. Up on the top shelf of a closet, I discovered a mysterious old book. Its pages were loose and worn, and its black-and-white illustrations beckoned me toward distant, enigmatic lands. It was King […]
4min 1407
Review & OpinionPopular
26.06.2026 Vladimir Golstein

Modern Relevance of Dostoevsky

Dostoevsky sets the events of his Brothers Karamazov in the style of Greek Tragedy. At least the events concerning Fyodor Karamazov, the father of all Karamazov’s brothers. Throughout the novel, Fyodor is on the collision course. All he does is challenging invisible hand of justice, pushing further and further into moral black hole. He rapes […]
3min 1866
Review & OpinionPopular
15.06.2026 Yuri Chekalin

The Importance of Trade Unions and Strikes

Trade unions and strikes have played a significant role in improving the lives and working conditions of employees throughout history. They serve as important tools that help workers protect their rights, negotiate fair treatment, and influence workplace policies. In many countries, trade unions have contributed to social and economic progress by ensuring that workers have […]
2min 1232
Review & OpinionPopular
13.06.2026 Alexander Rimov

The End of the Strikes: Why Trade Unions Must Become Professional Development Corporations

For a century and a half, the image of a trade union has been inextricably linked to that of struggle. Red flags, strikes, wage-indexation negotiations, and ironclad protection against layoffs. This toolkit was created for the industrial era, where humans operated machines. Today, this model is not only bursting at the seams — it is […]
5min 1706
Review & OpinionPopular
03.06.2026 Robert Reich

You’re Not Alone, and You’re Not Crazy

A brief conversation on the way to breakfast. Someone I didn’t know approached me early this morning on my way to breakfast. He looked about 60 years old, with dark hair graying at the temples. He was dressed in a tie and jacket. He asked me if I was Robert Reich. I admitted to it. […]
4min 1325

Society & Philosophy

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29.07.2026 Yuri Chekalin

Political Myths: Authority and Legitimacy (Part.11)

7min 334
Society & PhilosophyPopular
27.07.2026 Yuri Chekalin

Political Myths: Authority and Legitimacy (Part.10)

5min 512
Society & PhilosophyPopular
25.07.2026 Yuri Chekalin

Political Myths: Authority and Legitimacy (Part.9)

6min 547

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05.07.2026 Dmitri Drobnitsky

The Pope Excommunicates the Bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X

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War and Christianity

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The Spiritual Dangers of AI. Part II

27.05.2026

The Spiritual Dangers of AI. Part I.

08.05.2026

Sam and the Mirrors

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04.07.2026 Robert Reich

It’s the Next America

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29.06.2026

Why Won’t the Media Call This for What it Is?

25.06.2026

Washington-Style Game of Thrones

20.06.2026

Gavin Newsom Hints at his Presidential Ambitions

05.06.2026

Poland Feels Insulted

History & Persons

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03.08.2026 Dmitry Litvinov

The Spanish Civil War at 90: the Republic’s Response

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The Spanish Civil War at 90: the Rebels’ Post Victories

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The Cry of the Albatross, or Spy Games

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The Last Stand of the Colonial Powers

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The Man Moscow Followed

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The Michael Jackson Biopic is Missing its Most Controversial Story

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Perennial Relevance of Dostoevsky

What makes Dostoevsky forever relevant is his dialectical approach to the most pressing issues of human predicament. Only in the eyes of the extremely naïve thinkers — doesn’t matter if they come from the right, left or center the issues that face modern day materialistic capitalist societies can be quantified, computerized, and resolved. For the […]
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Ralph Fiennes always follows his own rules. Looking at his performance — whether in the Lord’s robes or in a haute couture suit, the viewer inevitably catches a cognitive dissonance. We expect a monster, but we get an abyss of charisma, the “gold standard” of cinematic noir, which is impossible (and, honestly, one does not […]
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“Demons”: Film Adaptation or Interpretation?

Film adaptations and interpretations not only have different goals, but also appeal to different audiences. A film adaptation is offered, in a sense, “in place” of the book, a simplified version for those who may never read it; the director here plays an educational role, addressing the ignorant as one who knows, the superior as […]
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Verdict for “Mercy” on 90 Minutes of Legal Action

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The End of Cinema

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