Rose as a symbol of civilization

Russian soul

Origin, versions, and modern meaning of the word that sends shivers down some people's spines while others say it with a smile

An integral teaching about nature, art, and the human spirit. Analysis of key ideas: morphology, polarity, "gentle empiricism," and pantheism.

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

This article examines the phenomenon of the "Russian gaze," which became an unexpected global trend in early 2026. Based on analysis of media publications, social media content, and expert commentary, the nature of this phenomenon, its cultural roots, and mechanisms of dissemination are reconstructed. Particular attention is devoted to the paradoxical situation: at a time when Western countries are attempting to "cancel" Russian culture, global interest in it not only does not fade but acquires new, viral forms. Accompanying trends are also analyzed: the fashion for "Slavic chic" in clothing, the popularity of Russian music abroad, and foreigners' attempts to master the elusive specificity of the Russian facial expression.

In this article, the phenomenon of the 'Russian gaze,' which has become an unexpected global trend at the beginning of 2026, is examined. Based on an analysis of publications in the media, social networks, and expert commentary, the nature of this phenomenon, its cultural roots, and its mechanisms of spread are reconstructed. Particular attention is paid to the paradoxical nature of the situation: at a time when Western countries are trying to 'cancel' Russian culture, interest in it worldwide not only does not fade but also takes on new, viral forms. Also analyzed are the accompanying trends: the fashion for 'Slavic chic' in clothing, the popularity of Russian music abroad, and attempts by foreigners to master the elusive specifics of the Russian facial expression.

This article examines the hypothetical scenario of a full-scale nuclear war and assesses the potential of various countries to survive under conditions of global catastrophe. Based on analysis of scientific research and expert assessments, the key factors determining a nation's and its population's ability to endure a nuclear conflict and subsequent nuclear winter are reconstructed. Particular attention is devoted to researchers' conclusions that only a limited number of countries, primarily located in the Southern Hemisphere, possess the necessary conditions for maintaining agricultural production and social stability in the post-apocalyptic period.

This article examines a hypothetical scenario of a full-scale nuclear war and assesses the potential of various countries to survive under conditions of a global catastrophe. Based on an analysis of scientific research and expert assessments, the key factors determining the ability of a state and its population to endure a nuclear conflict and the ensuing nuclear winter are reconstructed. Particular attention is given to researchers' conclusions that only a limited number of countries, primarily located in the Southern Hemisphere, possess the necessary conditions to maintain agricultural production and social stability in the post-apocalyptic period.

The phenomenon of "Anglomania" in Russian culture

Saleh Benhabib on the interaction of cultures

Economics and culture

Culture and climate

The Influence of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky on World Culture