Omsk resident sells rare vampire doll for 80,000 rublesAn Omsk resident has listed a rare collectible vampire doll for 80,000 rubles (approximately $889 at current rates), noting that on major marketplaces, the same item costs nearly 150,000 rubles (about $1,700).
Youth Theater Presents 'The Elder Son' in New InterpretationOn January 30, the Theater of Young Spectators will premiere the play 'The Elder Son' based on the play by Alexander Vampilov. Director Susanna Tsiryuk offers a perspective on the plot where lies lead to genuine closeness.
Mechanical Helpers: 15 Inventions Over Five CenturiesLong before the era of modern robotics, humans designed astonishing mechanical automata, many of which continue to impress with their ingenuity even in the 21st century.
5 Spots for Breathtaking Views of RioBreathtaking panoramas of Rio de Janeiro unfold from these five observation points, each offering a unique perspective.
One Saber Against an Elephant: A 1904 TaleIn 1904, the magazine 'Vokrug Sveta' (Around the World) published a striking story by writer Gaston Leroux — a tale of a hunt where the only decisive weapon was a Mauritanian saber.
How Ganvest Became a Meme with His Invented WordsRussian rapper Ganvest has turned into an internet meme sensation after his coined words like 'shneyne', 'pepe', and 'fa' gained massive popularity online in early 2026.
Indie Singer Dazhe's Journey to a Million StreamsDarya Dvoeglazova, performing as Dazhe, is a 27-year-old indie pop singer from Kazan whose music about heartbreak has garnered over a million streams, and she now works in Moscow.
Nezlobin Talks About Happy Life in the USAUral-born comedian Alexander Nezlobin has shared details of his emigration to America and spoken of inner happiness in an interview.
Rack Your Brains: Crossword for Trivia ExpertsThis crossword puzzle tests your knowledge of terms from competitions and spectacles, with clues framed as riddles. See how many you can solve.
