For artist Serafima Bresler, the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Soviet Ukraine is a foundational theme throughout her work.
“I do try to move away from [it] sometimes, but I always find myself…
US Rapper Akon Forced to Hide from Drones in Sochi as Evening Show Faces Evacuation
An evening performance by Akon at the Iceberg Ice Palace in Sirius, Sochi, was temporarily halted after authorities ordered the evacuation of…
Russian Schools Ban Pizza and Sausages to Fight Childhood Obesity
In an effort to tackle rising childhood obesity, schools in the Voronezh region are removing high-calorie foods such as sausages in dough, pizza, and other…
Serbian Minister Suffers Stroke on Live TV
Darko Glišić, Serbia’s Minister for Public Investments, suffered a stroke on August 5 during a live broadcast of a morning show on the Pink television channel.
During the live…
‘Black Widow’ from Iran Suspected of Murdering 11 Husbands
58-year-old Kolsum Akbari is suspected of murdering 11 of her husbands — but investigators believe the number of victims could be at least twice as high.
Cat-themed holidays exist in many countries around the world. For instance, Russia celebrates Cat Day on March 1, Poland on February 17, Japan on February 22, and the United States on October 29. These dates emerged at different times and for…
Elderly Bear Electrocuted Three Times at Perm Zoo
At the new zoo in Perm, an elderly bear named Tosha was reportedly electrocuted three times inside his enclosure, after which he was unable to climb out of the pool on his own….
Helicopter Pilot Dies After Landing on Kamchatka Volcano
A helicopter pilot died after landing a Robinson helicopter on the Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka, while none of the tourists onboard were injured, according to the…
Russian TV Presenter Visits USA, Gets Shocked by Los Angeles’ Skid Row
Russian television personality Alyona Vodonaeva has shared a disturbing account of her visit to Los Angeles’ Downtown area, describing scenes of…
Japan Records Largest-Ever Population Decline in 2024
According to Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs the country’s population shrank by 908,574 people in 2024 — a decrease of 0.75% — bringing the total population to…