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This section explores dramatic events in Russian history, the fates of outstanding individuals, pioneers, and scientists who made invaluable contributions to the development of the country and global science. Here you'll find materials on important historical milestones, the influence of great figures, and the scientific discoveries that shaped Russia's image and its role in world history.
Fuel desperation. Is it possible to run on wood during the gasoline shortage in Russia?
Gasoline shortages in Russia have reached 200 rubles per liter. We explore the history of ersatz fuel: wood-burning gas generators, kerosene in the tank, and North Korean Juche-era mobiles.
Atmospheric engine in the desert
The life and inventions of Ivan Polzunov, a Russian mechanic who created the atmospheric steam…
Prince Samizdatsky in the Land of Soviets
The History of Samizdat in the USSR: Poets, Banned Poems, and the Fight Against…
"Lenin's road" to "geopolitical catastrophe"
On the 40th anniversary of Perestroika: the path of reforms, illusions and political failures.
La lumiere russe
Pavel Yablochkov, a Russian engineer, changed the world of electric lighting with his revolutionary…
The Skull of Major Pavlutsky, or the Victorious One over the Chukchi
On March 14, 1747, the Russian Empire suffered a crushing defeat...
Slavery in Siberia: The Dark Side of Colonization
The History of Slavery in Siberia: Capture, the Slave Trade, and Serfdom. How…