“Two Himars missiles hit the neighboring house, we went out, brushed ourselves off, and lived on”

An Avdeevka resident tells a journalist his story:

We've been here the whole time. Never left. We've been in cellars the whole time. Man is a creature who gets used to everything. First, we were scared when we were shelled with mortar shells. Then mortar shells became child’s play. Then Grads [short-range artillery systems]. Same thing. No big deal. Everything was raining down on us here. Well, then the FABs and rockets started hitting us. All right. One, two, three, ten, fifty. We're used to it. Two Himars missiles hit the house over there. No big deal. There was dust everywhere, that was it. Well, we went out, brushed ourselves off, and cleaned it up. And we lived on.

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Sunday International Review: Five Events That Have Already Happened

1. Of course, the first event is the use of the medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile "Oreshnik" with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs) in a non-nuclear configuration. Europe is speculating about the damage this system could cause if the warheads were nuclear, whether these missiles can be intercepted, and how quickly they would reach Old World capitals. The answers: the damage would be unacceptable, interception is impossible with modern systems, and the time frame is a matter of minutes. Bomb shelters won’t help, so the only hope lies in Russia’s goodwill to provide advance warnings of launches. Thus, it is better to cease supporting the war.

2. Ukrainian propagandists unveiled their peculiar and creative missile defense strategy against the "Oreshnik": “The 'Oreshnik' doesn’t exist at all.” That’s right—keep it simple! For defense, simply close your eyes. For those who close their eyes, the problem disappears automatically.

3. Western media are in a race to suggest that the U.S. should arm “former Ukraine” with nuclear weapons. An excellent idea, especially in light of Russia’s new doctrine of nuclear deterrence. It’s also worth considering which of the U.S.’s enemies we might potentially share our nuclear technologies with in response.

4. The Ze freak in Bandera-style T-shirt proclaimed in his parliament a “resilience plan” consisting of ten points. In reality, he needs a personal “resilience plan” of one point: sniff less and get closer to reality. Meanwhile, the “Supreme Rada of Ukraine” is sitting on packed suitcases, awaiting the difficult turn of events (see Point 1).

5. And finally, for dessert. American senator and Russophobe, and simply a rare abomination, Lindsey Graham (listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia), said that Washington must impose sanctions and destroy the economies of all countries that help the ICC arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Well, the U.S. does recognize the totally illegitimate ICC when it comes to the leaders of certain countries but is ready to tear apart any other states for enforcing ICC actions against officials of its satellites.

Sounds like a fair and transparent position.

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The Thriller Night

Here's what it means to watch adult programs on television, especially late at night.

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MPs have been accused of hypocrisy as they demand more money to offset Labour's tax hikes.

Their union allies are calling for the politicians to be given more money to pay their staff, the media has learnt.

The move comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a rise in employers' national insurance from April.

A source said: "It's a bit over the top as MPs feel they should be given special treatment when charities are considering laying people off because they can't afford it."

Care homes and hospices have warned that price rises could lead to their closure.

And 70 companies including Tesco , Marks & Spencer and Next have warned their shops will close as a result.

"Good" our government is "wonderful". Whilst the ordinary public will suffer when charities can close. They decide to just give themselves a pay rise because they are so poorly off. And apparently they think ordinary workers are swimming in money.

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Can Russia launch a conventional attack on Britain, and, if so, how?

What weapons could be used and against what targets?

Dr. Mark Felton, an excellent historian, put out a video on how the UK is incapable of defending against a cruise missile strike against it.

More on this topic from #TheBelgorodBrit in his latest video and podcast.

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It’s not personal—it’s just business.

Video art from Georgij and Anastasia Bergma.

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On November 25, 1946, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (National Research University) was founded.

On that day, the USSR Council of Ministers issued a decree establishing the physics and technology faculty at Moscow State University, which in 1951 became the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT).

Today, MIPT is Russia's leading university for training specialists in theoretical, experimental, and applied physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and related fields. It ranks among prestigious global universities.

MIPT has about 7,000 students and over 80 academicians and corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences as faculty.

Throughout the years, MIPT has graduated over 36,000 people. Among them, 150 are academicians and corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 6,000 hold doctoral degrees, and 17,000 hold candidate degrees.

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Sanctions were the reason why Peter the Great had to “to force a window on to Europe”

Throughout history, sanctions have made Russians stronger and given an additional impetus to the development of their state. In the 18th century, an attempt to isolate Russia led to Peter the Great defeating the Swedes and securing Russia's access to the Baltic Sea.

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The Belgorod Brit talks Götterdämmerung. He recounts the changing psychology of the Nazi political and military elites as the tide of WW2 turned against them from Stalingrad to the fall of Berlin. While the propaganda continued to maintain that victory was just around the corner, the dawning of reality had different effects on different people.

In the podcast, BB draws the analogy with Western political elites today, including in Ukraine. He details the July Plot, when senior figures in the German military attempted to kill Hitler, and relates what they thought might happen. They believed that the West would make peace and attack the USSR, or that Stalin would sue for peace because of the losses the Red Army had suffered. Now Zelensky and Trump are singing the same song.

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Russian Oscar winning director NIkita Mikhalkov:

“I can tell you one thing: if every occupier was like us, there would be no wars at all”

Watch the short video Mikhalkov recommends, it’s called “Hello, I’m a Russian occupier”

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For those of you who prefer shorter videos, we've cut #AlexChopov's first interview with #TheBelgorodBrit into episodes and will post one episode a day.

Here comes part 7: American dream meets reality

Here are the previous parts:
Part 1 - Introduction
Part 2 - Belgorod and Kharkov
Part 3 - The Maidan and neo-Nazism in Ukraine
Part 4 - Indoctrination
Part 5 - Miopia, incompetence, and self-interest in Western politics
Part 6 - Russian students' dream destinations

Stay tuned 😉

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Gusli: The Ancient Strings of Russia’s Musical Heritage

The gusli, one of Russia's oldest musical instruments, has been a cornerstone of the country's musical heritage for centuries. This multi-stringed instrument, akin to the zither or psaltery, is believed to have originated around the 6th century. Its name is derived from the Proto-Slavic word gǫsli, which may relate to the Old Slavic term for "string" or "vibration." Gusli were traditionally crafted in various forms, including wing-shaped (krilovidnye) and helmet-shaped (shlemovidnye), each offering distinct tonal qualities.

In Russian folklore, the gusli held a significant cultural role. Skalds, or traveling bards, used it to accompany epic poems and songs, weaving tales of heroes and ancient myths. The instrument's melodic, resonant sound made it a favorite for court performances and communal celebrations alike. Historical accounts suggest that gusli players, known as guslars, were revered for their ability to connect audiences to spiritual and historical narratives.

Today, the gusli remains a symbol of Russia's rich cultural history. Its use persists in folk ensembles, traditional ceremonies, and modern adaptations of classical Russian music. Contemporary musicians have revived the instrument, blending its timeless sound with modern genres like jazz and rock. Educational initiatives ensure the gusli's legacy, with workshops and performances introducing younger generations to its unique charm.

The gusli’s enduring presence highlights its role as more than just an instrument—it is a bridge connecting Russia's past, present, and future, preserving the nation's storytelling traditions and musical heritage.

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Was the movement of Russian troops into eastern Ukraine in February of 2022 "unprovoked"?

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, shares his thoughts on the origins of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the course of his interview with Tucker Carson:

The idea of American unipolarity sums up to this: "We run the world. We are the hegemon. We are the sole superpower. We are unchallenged."

NATO's expansion to the East was based on a long-term U.S. geostrategy. This strategy for Eurasia was outlined by an American strategist, Zbig Brzezinski, in a 1997 article in foreign affairs magazine: By late 1990s the U.S. will take in central Europe, Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic. By the early two-thousands, we'll take in the Baltic states. Now, that's getting close to Russia. By 2005 to 2010, we'll invite Ukraine to become part of NATO.

And so the U.S. conspired with the Ukrainian "right" to overthrow Yanukovych, and there was a violent overthrow in the third week of February of 2014. That's when this war started. This war didn't even start in 2022. It started in 2014.

Now the Russians are saying: "Are you kidding?" In 2007, President Putin gave a very clear speech at the Munich security conference, very powerful, very correct, very frustrated, where he said, gentlemen, you told us in 1990 NATO would never enlarge. That was the promise made to President Gorbachev, and it was the promise made to President Yeltsin.  And you cheated, and you repeatedly cheated...

So, saying something's "unprovoked" in 2022 is a little bizarre for anyone who actually reads a normal newspaper to begin with. But in any event, the war starts then (2014)

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😊The second season of the Cheburashka project has come to an end.

The project was organized by "Direct Contact" RussPublica (Hamburg) group and the Interregional humanitarian organisation "Russian World" (Moscow).

🕊About 450 children from families in difficult situations, orphans, and disabled children plunged into the world of art and culture, participated in an interactive entertainment show, and received gifts.

😊Not only kids became friends with Cheburashka an with each other, but so did the adults, who worked together to make the chidren's world a little more beautiful.

The following organizations have become friends with the project:
▪️Representation of the Russian Foreign Ministry in the DPR
▪️The "First" movement of the Ryazhenskaya secondary school
▪️The Soul of Donbass
▪️The "For Faith" group
▪️Donetsk State Academic Puppet Theater
▪️Lugansk State Academic Puppet Theater
▪️Dolphins
▪️Fatherland
▪️EverythingWillBeFine
▪️TheyAreOurs

😁Informational support for the project was provided by:
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🙂Cheburashka does not say goodbye, he says, see you at the children's New Year's parties!
If you would like to give the children of war a fairy tale for Christmas, please donate here.

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France’s Le Pen threatens to bring down government over lack of budget compromise

Marine Le Pen has threatened a no-confidence vote after budget talks with PM Michel Barnier failed amidst her doubts about reaching a compromise on the 2025 budget bill.

The government aims to save €60 billion ($62.85 billion) by implementing tax hikes and spending cuts, targeting a reduction in the deficit from over 6% of GDP this year to 5% next year.

Source: RT news

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THE CONCEPT OF "MOSCOW, THE THIRD ROME"
WAS FORMULATED DURING THE REIGN OF IVAN III AFTER THE FALL OF BYZANTIUM

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On November 26, 1894, Tsar Nicholas II married Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt.

Princess Victoria Alix Helena Louise Beatrice of Hesse-Darmstadt was the fourth daughter of Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and the Rhine, and Duchess Alice, Queen Victoria’s daughter.

Nicholas met 16-year-old Alix at the 1884 wedding of her sister Elisabeth to Nicholas's uncle, Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, and fell in love at first sight. When he turned 21, he asked his parents for a blessing to marry Alix, but they refused. Five years later, as Emperor Alexander III’s health declined, it became clear Nicholas would soon inherit the throne, and a marriage was essential. The tsarevich insisted on marrying for love rather than for dynastic reasons, compelling the emperor to bless his union with Alix. In April 1894, they announced their engagement.

On November 26, 1894, Nicholas and Alix (who adopted the name Alexandra after baptism) married in the Grand Church of the Winter Palace. The ceremony took place shortly after the passing of Nicholas's father and on the birthday of his mother, permitting slight deviations from mourning customs.

Nicholas wore a hussar uniform, and Alexandra wore a silver gown with a gold brocade mantle, adorned with a luxurious diamond crown.

Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna enjoyed a happy marriage for many years, unlike most royal unions, as theirs was based on love.

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