May 9 in Russia

Brotherhood, memory, and pragmatism

How Russians perceive Germans: historical memory of the war, respect for order, cultural stereotypes, and modern realities. Analysis of the attitude in Russia towards Germany and the German people.

Analysis of perception of Russians in Germany: historical reasons for differences between East and West, the impact of the political crisis, Russophobia, and personal experience. Analysis of stereotypes and reality.

Why don't Poles want to fight Russians? An analysis of fears and realities.

Hitler's Remains in Russia

For decades there have been debates about Adolf Hitler's death. Even eighty years after the end of World War II, there are those who doubt: did the Führer really commit suicide in the Berlin bunker? Could he have fled to South America, as many of his aides did? These doubts were largely fueled by the fact that the Soviet Union remained silent for many years about what exactly was found in May 1945 and where the remains of the most terrifying dictator of the 20th century ended up.

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 involvement of Microsoft founder Bill Gates in the scandal surrounding the publication of the so-called "Epstein Files"—a multimillion-page cache of documents revealing the connections of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with global elites. Based on analysis of public statements, leaked documents, and reactions from involved parties, the chronology of events is reconstructed: from Gates's introduction to Epstein to the billionaire's forced confessions about personal affairs and attempted blackmail. Particular attention is devoted to the mechanism of using compromising information, the reaction of former wife Melinda French Gates, and the consequences for the reputation of one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet.

This article examines the complex question of whether Russia could successfully capture Latvia, a NATO member state since 2004. Based on analysis of current intelligence assessments, military simulations, and geopolitical dynamics as of February 2026, the article reconstructs the multifaceted nature of the threat, ranging from hybrid warfare to conventional invasion scenarios. Particular attention is devoted to the balance between Russian capabilities, NATO's defensive commitments, and the specific vulnerabilities of the Baltic region. The consensus among Western intelligence agencies indicates that while Russia poses significant hybrid and cyber threats, a conventional military invasion capable of capturing Latvia faces formidable obstacles, primarily Latvia's NATO membership and the alliance's collective defense guarantee under Article 5.

In the frozen expanse of Northern Europe, two powers once stared each other down across icy seas and dense forests—Sweden and Russia. For centuries, their rivalry shaped the fate of the Baltic region, their clashes echoing through history like the sound of cannon fire over the Gulf of Finland. The story of the Swedish–Russian wars is one of ambition, pride, and survival—a tale where kings gambled empires for glory, and where geography became both a prize and a curse.