Alexander Rimov

Alexander Rimov07.07.2026

When people speak of VDNKh, they often describe it as a “place of power.” In the case of Russia’s Main Exhibition, however, the phrase is more than a convenient metaphor. Few places in the world have brought together so naturally three distinct historical eras and three radically different visions of the future: the monumental imperial […]

Alexander Rimov29.06.2026

The world of domestic childcare is undergoing a quiet revolution. Not long ago, the qualities most sought after in a nanny were a background in education, fluency in foreign languages, kindness, and the ability to cook a lump-free bowl of porridge. Today, however, an unexpected new requirement has climbed to the top of the list: […]

Alexander Rimov13.06.2026

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 […]

Alexander Rimov12.04.2026

“He said, ‘Let’s go!‘ and waved his hand, as if he were flying down Piterskaya Street, he was flying over the Earth.” On April 12, 1961, the world stood still, but exactly 65 years later, we look at this date differently. Not only as a triumph of technology, but also as a parable about a […]

Alexander Rimov01.04.2026

Hobbits attack: how 81% of Russians failed the scientific test, and critical thinking is now on the wanted list. April 1st is the only day of the year when even the most serious news requires a finger-swiping test. However, according to a recent VTsIOM poll, for 81% of our fellow citizens, April Fools’ Day lasts […]

Alexander Rimov07.02.2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, known for his bold predictions, has once again captured the attention of the global community. This time, it’s about a project that could bring artificial intelligence closer to direct interaction with the human brain. Merge Labs, a laboratory developing a fundamentally new brain-computer interface, is at the center of this ambitious […]

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VDNKh and the Contours of the Future

AI for Nanny with a Child

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

65 Years Since Gagarin’s Flight

The Scientific Method Has Given Way to Faith in the Groundless

To Make a Deal With AI

Political Myths: Authority and Legitimacy (Part.3)

Paradise Blown Apart

Who’s Gonna Buy All the AI Stuff?

A Scaled-Down Second Cuban Missile Crisis