The Russian space agency Roscosmos had hoped to return to the Moon after an absence of nearly 50 …
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Every year on July 8, Russia celebrates its traditional “Family Day.” This day is dedicated to celebrating family, …
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Unveiled a decade ago, a curious mouse monument stands in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia. The Monument to the Laboratory …
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Peace and Conflict
The Black Sea Drone Incident: Avoiding ‘Accidental’ War
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe extraordinary footage of a Russian jet intercepting a U.S. drone over the Black Sea demonstrates just how …
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Arts
How Ivan Shishkin Portrayed the Glory of the Sky in 3 of His Paintings
by Mike Westby Mike WestHow did one Russian painter create works of art emphasizing the sky? Learn more about Ivan Shishkin and …
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As the sun rose over Russia’s Ural Mountains shortly after dawn on February 15, 2013, the largest mid-air …
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Everyone in the literary and nonacademic world is familiar with Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910), usually referred to as …
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ChinaEditor's PickTechnology
The Great Translation Movement Shines a Spotlight on China’s Propaganda
by Haidene Goby Haidene GoSince the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China’s propaganda machine has been actively promoting an alternative …
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Gas supplies in Europe are now very uncertain. Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, neighboring European …
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WorldEditor's Pick
How Finland’s Winter War Against the Soviet Union Compares to Ukraine Today
by David Clappby David ClappFinland’s Winter War of 1939-1940, also known as the Russo-Finnish War, saw the tiny Finnish army take on …