Yuri Gagarin – the first man in space. Biography, preparation of the cosmonaut team, the historic flight on April 12, 1961, triumph, and worldwide recognition.
The Dark Side of the Moon
Rhodium (Rh) — element No. 45, a precious metal of the platinum group, discovered by William Wollaston. It has high catalytic activity and is used in automotive catalysts, jewelry, and the chemical industry.
Ruthenium (Ru) — element No. 44, a platinum metal, discovered by Professor Karl Claus of Kazan University in 1844 and named in honor of Russia. The history of its discovery, unique properties, and applications.
Technetium: the first artificial element, a savior for oncology, and the mystery of the empty cell in Mendeleev's table
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.
Ist es wahr, dass Deutsche am Tisch fluchen?
Chernobyl disaster: 40 years later — history, heroes, consequences, and rebirth
Brotherhood, memory, and pragmatism
How Russians relate to Germans: historical memory of the war, respect for order, cultural stereotypes, and modern realities. Analysis of the attitude towards Germany and the German people in Russia.
Analysis of perception of Russians in Germany: historical reasons for differences between East and West, impact of the political crisis, Russophobia, and personal experience. Analysis of stereotypes and reality.
Yad Vashem: The National Holocaust (Shoah) Memorial in Israel. The history of its creation, architecture, exhibitions, memorials, and role in preserving the memory of six million Jews.
A Demographic Collapse Amid War and Crisis
Why don't Poles want to fight Russians? An analysis of fears and realities.