Chernobyl disaster: 40 years later — history, heroes, consequences, and rebirth

How Russians perceive Germans: historical memory of the war, respect for order, cultural stereotypes, and modern realities. Analysis of the attitude towards Germany and the German people in Russia.

Analysis of perception of Russians in Germany: historical reasons for differences between East and West, impact of the political crisis, Russophobia, and personal experience. Analysis of stereotypes and reality.

When today's news talk about Yemen, the same words always come up: war, hunger, destruction, attacks on ships, bombings. But if you look closer and dig a bit deeper, it becomes clear: war is just the tip of the iceberg. Yemen has long been living not just outside the 21st century, but somewhere in a parallel reality, where the state as such does not exist, and its place is taken by tribes, religious leaders, and armed groups.

Hitler's Remains in Russia

Decades-long debates over Adolf Hitler's death show no signs of abating. Even 80 years after the end of World War II, there are those who doubt: did the Führer really commit suicide in the Berlin bunker? Perhaps he escaped to South America, like many of his aides? These doubts were largely fueled by the fact that the Soviet Union had long kept silent about what exactly was found in May 1945 and where the remains of the most terrifying dictator of the 20th century ultimately ended up.

Why are the people of Iran called Persians?

Why on the day preceding the coupon payment, and on the payment date itself, does the exchange often show zero accrued interest?

This article examines the phenomenon of the "Russian gaze," which became an unexpected global trend in early 2026. Based on analysis of media publications, social media content, and expert commentary, the nature of this phenomenon, its cultural roots, and mechanisms of dissemination are reconstructed. Particular attention is devoted to the paradoxical situation: at a time when Western countries are attempting to "cancel" Russian culture, global interest in it not only does not fade but acquires new, viral forms. Accompanying trends are also analyzed: the fashion for "Slavic chic" in clothing, the popularity of Russian music abroad, and foreigners' attempts to master the elusive specificity of Russian facial expression.

This article examines the phenomenon of the 'Russian look', which became an unexpected global trend at the beginning of 2026. Based on analysis of publications in the media, on social networks, and expert commentary, the nature of this phenomenon, its cultural roots, and mechanisms of dissemination are reconstructed. Particular attention is paid to the paradoxical nature of the situation: at a time when Western countries are trying to 'cancel' Russian culture, interest in it worldwide not only does not fade but also takes on new, viral forms. Also analyzed are accompanying trends: the fashion for 'Slavic chic' in clothing, the popularity of Russian music abroad, and attempts by foreigners to master the elusive specifics of the Russian facial expression.

This article examines the Roswell Incident—an event that became the cornerstone of modern ufology and conspiracy theories about the US government concealing contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. Based on analysis of historical documents, official US Air Force reports, and journalistic investigations, the true chronology of the July 1947 events and their subsequent mythologization is reconstructed. Particular attention is devoted to Project Mogul as the actual source of the debris found, the role of ufologists in creating the legend, and the transformation of a small New Mexico town into the epicenter of a global tourism industry built on belief in aliens.

This article examines the involvement of Microsoft founder Bill Gates in the scandal surrounding the publication of the so-called "Epstein Files"—a multimillion-page cache of documents revealing the connections of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with global elites. Based on analysis of public statements, leaked documents, and reactions from involved parties, the chronology of events is reconstructed: from Gates's introduction to Epstein to the billionaire's forced confessions about personal affairs and attempted blackmail. Particular attention is devoted to the mechanism of using compromising information, the reaction of former wife Melinda French Gates, and the consequences for the reputation of one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet.

This article examines the historical depth of Iran's civilization, presenting evidence that supports its recognition as one of the oldest continuous statehoods on Earth. Based on analysis of archaeological findings, historical records, and recent rankings by international organizations, the article reconstructs Iran's remarkable trajectory from the Proto-Elamite period through the rise of successive empires to the present day. Particular attention is devoted to the Elamite civilization, the Achaemenid Empire's innovations, and the concept of "continuous sovereignty" that distinguishes Iran in global rankings of national longevity.

In this article, the phenomenon of anti-personnel mines as a type of weapon that poses a special humanitarian threat is examined. Based on analysis of international conventions, statistical data, and historical evidence, a comprehensive picture is reconstructed of the impact of this weapon on the civilian population, the international community's efforts to ban it, and current trends related to the withdrawal of a number of states from the Ottawa Convention. Special attention is given to defining anti-personnel mines, their classification, history of use, and the current state of the problem.