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Gleb Targonsky16.04.2026

Today we’ll talk about the cute and long dachshund. The word “dachshund” itself comes from the German “Dachshund,” which can be translated as “badger dog.” However, in modern Germany, this word is obsolete; Germans use the word “Dackel.” Historians debate exactly when dachshunds first appeared in Germany. Some, citing references in 16th- and 17th-century chronicles […]

Egor Yakovlev15.04.2026

The Russian Empire and the United States signed the treaty on March 18 (30), 1867, in Washington. The United States received the entire Alaska Peninsula, the Alexander and Kodiak archipelagos, the Aleutian Islands, and several islands in the Bering Sea. The United States paid $7.2 million in gold for all these territories! There’s a stereotype […]

Kirill Benediktov14.04.2026

Tucker Carlson hints that Trump may be the Antichrist. After US President Donald Trump published a post on Easter Sunday (according to both Catholics and Protestants) containing obscene language directed at Iran, several of his former allies criticized him in the harshest terms. One of the president’s main critics was Tucker Carlson, once a huge […]

Yuri Chekalin13.04.2026

Nanny robots in Japan are more than just a technological innovation; they reflect the profound social changes facing the country. Japan has long been known for its leadership in robotics and its commitment to incorporating innovation into everyday life. With an aging population and declining birth rate, such developments are especially relevant. One of the […]

Yuri Chekalin13.04.2026

Across civilizations, education was often shaped by spiritual beliefs, moral teachings, and the need to preserve sacred knowledge. This relationship evolved over time, influencing not only what people learned but also how societies understood knowledge, authority, and human purpose. HISTORY The history of education and religion is deeply intertwined, as religious institutions have been among […]

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 […]

Vitaly Golovkov11.04.2026

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 […]

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 […]

Robert Reich10.04.2026

My Problem with Aging. Let me be very candid with you. I’ll be 80 in June. Eighty! When I was a boy, my grandmother had a friend named Jack who was 80. He was the oldest person I’d ever met. I was amazed he was still standing. And still able to walk and talk. I thought he […]

Klim Zhukov10.04.2026

They say that 3 or even all 6 million people took to the streets against Trump’s policies. The organizers of the No Kings protest write on their website about an “illegal, catastrophic war” that threatens Americans. “This is America, and power belongs to the people, not to king-puppets or their billionaire buddies,” the statement reads. […]

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