Yuri Chekalin

Yuri Chekalin11.04.2026

The Japanese education system is widely regarded as one of the most structured and effective in the world, known for its strong academic outcomes, disciplined environment, and emphasis on social responsibility. Rooted in a combination of traditional values and modern reforms, it reflects Japan’s broader cultural priorities: respect, perseverance, and group harmony. Compulsory education in […]

Yuri Chekalin09.04.2026

A Milestone of Vision, Voice, and Collective Effort. Reaching the publication of the 1,000th article in a magazine is far more than a numerical achievement—it is a testament to sustained vision, collaborative effort, and an enduring commitment to storytelling. Behind that single number lies a long journey shaped by countless ideas, dedicated contributors, editorial refinement, […]

Yuri Chekalin20.03.2026

At a time of growing geopolitical tension, we, a group of authors of the international online journal “The CommentaTHOR,” express concern about the current state of cultural exchange, as well as the negative processes that are redefining the generally accepted values of literature and art in general. It is clear that world culture represents a […]

Yuri Chekalin02.02.2026

In times of turmoil, when we seem to hit rock bottom, with newspaper headlines screaming bloody murder and talking heads on TV predicting disasters of Biblical proportions, it’s always nice to just sit back, relax, take a deep breath, and to reflect on events long ago. Take American second President, John Adams. His biographer John […]

Yuri Chekalin19.01.2026

On January 8, 1918, US President Woodrow Wilson presented the Fourteen Points to Congress — a draft peace treaty that would establish US hegemony in international politics and ensure favorable conditions for American monopolies in the global market. From the very beginning of World War I, Wilson had been nurturing and expressing the idea of […]

Yuri Chekalin25.12.2025

As we bid farewell to the past year and welcome the new one with open arms, we wanted to take a moment to extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you. May this new year bring you an abundance of joy, good health, success, and prosperity. May your days be filled with moments of […]

Yuri Chekalin30.10.2025

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told U.S. President Donald Trump during their first summit on Tuesday that Japan intends to keep importing Russian liquefied natural gas for the time being, a Japanese government source said Wednesday. The United States had been urging Japan to end Russian energy imports to reinforce sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale […]

Yuri Chekalin23.10.2025

Shinto has no founder, no doctrine, no commandments, no idols, and no organization. What it does have are ambiguous characteristics like sympathy and silent experience. This is the very reason why it has been often considered a non-religion by Japanese scholars as well as foreign intellectuals. Japan’s unique historical circumstances and cultural background explain the […]

Yuri Chekalin06.10.2025

The story of peasant girl Roza Shanina from the Arkhangelsk village of Yedma foreshadowed nothing great. The daughter of a milkmaid and a lumberjack, Rosa grew up in a modest village surrounded by forests. Little did her fellow villagers know that their young Rosa would go on to become known as the “Invisible Terror of […]

Yuri Chekalin27.09.2025

A research team including the Japanese Circulation Society has uncovered a link between air pollution and heart attacks. In its study, the researchers determined that exposure to high concentrations of microscopic particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air increases the risk of acute myocardial infarction. PM2.5 refers to extremely fine particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less that […]

Modern Japanese Education is Based on Traditions

Publishing the 1000th Article

Memorandum on the “Days of Dostoevsky” Festival in Japan

American Leaders

The American World Doctrine of Dominance

Dear Readers, Happy New Year!

Japan to Keep Importing Russian LNG

The Tragedy of “Not-Having-Any”

Invisible Terror of East Prussia

Another Reason for a Heart Attack

The Michael Jackson Biopic is Missing its Most Controversial Story

Madama Butterfly and the Japan of the Western Imagination

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

Terminator Is about 80 Years Old