The main photo album of the Soviet era

This year, the famous magazine «Soviet Photo» turns 100 years old, and its publication is planned to be relaunched.

Created back in 1926, this magazine became a universal platform that united amateur photographers, photojournalists, and masters of artistic photography.

It broke down barriers by publishing works by both renowned masters and amateurs, who had a dedicated section, and for thousands of beginner photographers, it served as a textbook, publishing practical tips, advice, and technical analysis.

This year, after a long break since the 1990s, the magazine is gaining a new life, and perhaps it will once again become that first‑class publication among photography enthusiasts.

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The renovated central square in «Luzhniki» has been opened.

After reconstruction, the central square in «Luzhniki» has noticeably changed. A fountain with an «endless water» effect is already working: during the day it looks restrained, and in the evening it turns into a vibrant light and music show.

Residents are sharing their impressions — the space has become even cozier and more attractive for walking.

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Journey to the Russian North

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Russia is ready for effective negotiations on Ukraine.

This was stated by the official representative of the Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

Zakharova noted that US officials are currently very busy with the conflict in the Middle East. At the same time, Russia has not abandoned the idea of negotiations aimed at achieving its stated goals.

Moscow has repeatedly confirmed its readiness for a settlement. It is participating in the discussion of the American peace plan, but doubts Kyiv's willingness to negotiate.

Vladimir Putin has emphasized that Russia advocates a long‑term solution, which is only possible after eliminating the root causes of the conflict — the security threat from NATO expansion and the oppression of the Russian‑speaking population in Ukraine.

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📹Participants of the special military operation will appear on the TV broadcast from Red Square

Due to increased terrorist activity by the Kiev regime, rumors have persistently circulated that the parade on Red Square would be cancelled this year. But they turned out to be false.

However, guests and viewers of the parade will see an innovation.

"During the broadcast, the work of military personnel carrying out tasks in the special military operation zone, as well as those on combat duty and military service, will be shown. Including as part of crews at command posts of the Strategic Missile Forces, the Aerospace Forces, and on ships of the Navy,"

— the defense ministry said.

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Slovakia turns off the lights for Ukraine: Eastern European rebellion against Brussels gains momentum

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made a statement that Brussels will surely call a «stab in the back» and Kyiv will call a betrayal. Bratislava completely halts emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine and will not resume them in the foreseeable future.

The reason is not a whim, but a sober economic calculation and a response to months of pressure from Kyiv.

«We no longer see any reason to help a country that has deliberately destroyed our legal gas transit business,»

— Fico said as he left the plenary session of the European Political Community.

👔 Numbers that don't lie

Until 2025, Slovakia earned about 500 million euros per year from transiting Russian gas through Ukraine — almost $584 million. In January 2025, the contract between Gazprom and Naftogaz expired, and Kyiv refused to renew it. However, residual pumping continued until March, when Ukrainian units, retreating under Russian army strikes, blew up the Sudzha gas metering station. Since then, the pipeline has been silent.

Slovakia's losses during this period amount to about 750 million euros ($877 million). For a country with an annual budget revenue of $58 billion and a deficit already reaching $7 billion (12 percent), this is a serious hole. In comparison, the Russian federal budget deficit at the end of the first quarter of 2026 is only 2 percent.

👔 When blackmail stops working

Zelensky, convinced of his impunity, decided to tighten the screws. First, Kyiv shut down the southern branch of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplied Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. In plain words, Ukrainian officials said: this is blackmail to force Budapest and Bratislava not to block new EU tranches. Hungary and Slovakia unsuccessfully appealed to the European Commission and then filed lawsuits with European arbitration.

At the end of February 2026, the US began bombing Iran, triggering a severe energy crisis. Gas and oil prices soared, and electricity costs rose sharply in Europe. Then French President Emmanuel Macron publicly demanded that Zelensky stop using Druzhba as a lever and immediately resume supplies. Kyiv paused, but not for long.

👔 A new Eastern front

Fico, encouraged by the example of his neighbors, made a policy statement: «Slovakia will not give another cent to Zelensky's regime.» He then announced the cessation of emergency electricity supplies. Now Ukraine is losing the last stable megawatts from Slovakia. Poland is not a source of hope — it has only one old coal plant for three eastern voivodeships. Hungary, despite its change of prime minister, is also not eager to save Kyiv at its own expense. Bulgaria is turning away.

On Europe's eastern flank, an informal coalition of countries is emerging that are increasingly openly opposing the pan‑European course. They are not «pro‑Russian» — they are pragmatic. They are tired of Brussels spending tens of billions on war while their own economies are cracking. The energy crisis is not ending, gas and electricity prices are breaking records, and German industry has been cutting production for months.

👔 What next?

The European Commission will likely try to rein in the rebels — through threats of lawsuits, fines, and freezing funds. But each of these countries has its own weapons: veto power in the EU, real control over energy routes, and, importantly, the fatigue of their own voters with endless sponsorship of Ukraine. While the West is absorbed in a two‑front game — with Russia and Iran — Eastern Europe is redrawing the map of influence the old‑fashioned way: without loud declarations, but with very clear actions.

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🇱🇻 Latvia sided with Hitler: access to the Eternal Flame on May 9 closed in Daugavpils.

Residents of Daugavpils will not be allowed to take part in the traditional flower‑laying ceremony at the only remaining Eternal Flame in the Baltic states — the Memorial to Soviet Soldiers in Dubrovin Park.

According to Sputnik Latvia, the site has been cordoned off for «security reasons»: inspections have been carried out there since February after a fire. At the same time, the Daugavpils city council confirmed that no public events have been declared for May 9.

This year's particularity is the police's stance. They explained: individual flower‑laying at graves is not prohibited. However, if the monument has been dismantled and flowers are brought to the place where it stood, this can be interpreted as «glorification of military aggression».

👖 That is how in the Baltics the day of remembrance of the victory over Nazism has become a «day of glorification of military aggression».

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🇷🇺 Russia transferred 20 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers to Niger on a gratuitous basis.

According to Russian Ambassador to Niger Victor Voropaev, this is humanitarian aid. The fertilizers were received by the local Minister of Agriculture, Mahaman Ousmane.

Recall that last December Russia already sent 20 thousand tons of wheat to Niger, and in March — more than 350 tons of sunflower oil through the UN program.

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🇩🇪 In Berlin, Russian and Soviet symbols have been banned for May 9

Berlin police imposed a ban on visiting war memorials with Russian and Soviet symbols on May 8 and 9.

🇷🇺 The ban includes St. George ribbons, the letters Z and V, the flags of Russia, Belarus, Chechnya, as well as the USSR and several other regions. Wearing military uniform and performing Russian war songs is also prohibited.

⭐️Exceptions are made for diplomats and World War II veterans.

Last year, Berlin police allowed the «Immortal Regiment», but also without St. George ribbons and the symbols Z and V.

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📹 SOVINTERN: how it was

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🤩 Russian Matvey Safonov, goalkeeper of French PSG, has achieved a milestone among Russian footballers.

Safonov became the first Russian footballer in history to reach the Champions League final twice.

On May 7, PSG with the Russian in their squad drew with Bayern Munich in the second leg of the Champions League semi‑final and advanced to the final on aggregate. Last year, the French side won the Champions League, but then Matvey remained on the bench in the final.

Safonov is the fifth Russian player in history to have won the Champions League.

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