Arina Sobolenko and her credo
Combating false testimony in court
Franz Kafka's "Letter to His Father"
"Letter to His Father" by Franz Kafka
This article examines the phenomenon of so-called "one-year seeds" — seeds that produce a crop only in the first generation and cannot be used for subsequent sowing. Based on an analysis of the history of Genetic Use Restriction Technology (GURT), known as "Terminator Technology," as well as F1 hybrid seeds currently available on the market, the article reconstructs the actual picture of which seeds truly require annual purchase and why. Particular attention is devoted to distinguishing myths from facts: no agricultural corporation in the world has commercialized genetically modified sterile seeds, yet F1 hybrid seeds, widely available on the market, are biologically unsuitable for seed saving. For Ukraine's agricultural sector, where farmers annually face a choice between the productivity of hybrids and the cost savings of traditional varieties, understanding these mechanisms holds special practical significance.
In this article, the mountainous system of Kyrgyzstan is considered as a unique geographical object that determines the hydrographic, climatic, and cultural landscape of the region. Based on the analysis of orographic data, glaciological research, and historical evidence, the complex structure of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay is reconstructed, forming more than ninety percent of the republic's territory. Special attention is paid to the highest peaks—Pobeda Peak and Khan-Tengri—glacial complexes, as well as the processes linking the cryosphere with the water security of the entire Central Asian region.
This article examines the complex array of Georgia's attractions, formed at the intersection of geological processes, historical eras, and cultural influences. Based on analysis of tourist routes, archaeological data, and architectural monuments, the country’s distinctive appearance is reconstructed, where, on a relatively small territory, World Heritage Sites, relic landscapes, and active sacred centers are concentrated. Special attention is paid to the phenomenon of cave cities, the winemaking tradition, and the contrast between the urban aesthetic of Tbilisi and the rugged nature of the Greater Caucasus.
Existential experiences during New Year's and Christmas
Sacred meaning of the number 10
Existential experience of Pyotr Sorokin and Fyodor Dostoevsky