World Cup 2026 and viewers' dreams

Tennis and prize money

How the West wants to seize Russia's resources

Meaning, origin, and modern significance

Pavel Durov wears a wig? The mystery of the founder of Telegram's thick hair

Hypothetical scenario: what if an RBMK reactor explosion similar to Chernobyl occurred not in a sparsely populated area but in the heart of densely populated Central Europe? Mapping the radioactive fallout, evacuation zones, economic collapse, and the reshaping of a continent.

Brotherhood, memory, and pragmatism

Why are Jews often considered the smartest? Analysis of cultural, historical, and genetic factors, as well as debunking the myth. Ashkenazis, IQ, and stereotypes.

Why Are Jews Considered the Smartest People?

Why are Jews considered the smartest?

This article examines the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime artery connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which holds critical importance for global energy supplies. Based on analysis of geographical characteristics, economic statistics, and current events from February-March 2026, the article reconstructs the comprehensive significance of the strait and the consequences of its blockade. Particular attention is devoted to the geopolitical context of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the coalition led by the United States and Israel, as well as the potential impact on global oil, gas, and related product markets.

This article examines the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime artery connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which holds critical importance for global energy supplies. Based on analysis of geographical characteristics, economic statistics, and current events from February-March 2026, the article reconstructs the comprehensive significance of the strait and the consequences of its blockade. Particular attention is devoted to the geopolitical context of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel led coalition, as well as the potential impact on global oil, gas, and related product markets.

This article examines the phenomenon of United States involvement in operations to eliminate foreign leaders, which has gained renewed attention in connection with the dramatic events of 2025–2026—the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike. Based on analysis of historical documents, expert assessments, and international legal norms, the evolution of US approaches to using coercive methods for regime change is reconstructed. Particular attention is devoted to the contradiction between the official ban on political assassinations and the persistent practice of their application under new legal justifications.

This article examines the phenomenon of the United States' involvement in operations to eliminate foreign leaders, which has taken on new resonance in light of the high-profile events of 2025–2026—the kidnapping of Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro and the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a result of an American-Israeli strike. Based on an analysis of historical documents, expert assessments, and international-law norms, the evolution of U.S. approaches to the use of force for regime change is reconstructed. Special attention is paid to the contradiction between the official prohibition on political assassinations and the continuing practice of their use under new legal justifications.