In 2026, the celebration of the Bright Resurrection of Christ, or Easter, falls on April 12th. Throughout history, especially in old Rus', numerous omens and beliefs have been associated with this significant holiday, many of which are still known today. These traditions cover a wide array of l
The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for a potential ground operation against Iran, which could extend from several weeks to a couple of months. Sources indicate that such an undertaking would not constitute a full-scale invasion, but rather a series of targeted raids carried out jointly by sp
Israel reportedly declined a potential visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his Middle East tour. According to various reports, Israel stood out as the sole country that did not extend an invitation to the Ukrainian leader. It was noted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Margarita Simonyan, Editor-in-Chief of the international media group Rossiya Segodnya and the RT television channel, has expressed her condolences concerning the deaths of Lebanese journalists Fatima Ftouni and Plie Shaib. The incident occurred earlier when an Israeli drone reportedly attac
Actor James Tolkan, widely recognized for his memorable portrayal of the stern Principal Strickland in the beloved 'Back to the Future' film trilogy, has passed away at the age of 94. His death occurred on March 26 in Saranac Lake, though the specific cause of his passing has not been discl
Ticket sales for the highly anticipated play opened at noon on March 16th, but eager theatergoers had been queuing since 7 AM. All four scheduled performances sold out in approximately an hour. Originally priced up to 35,000 rubles on the official website, tickets are now being resold by scalp
On Saturday, March 28, explosions were recorded in Chapayevsk and Novokuibyshevsk within the Samara region. Preliminary information suggests these incidents are linked to the activity of air defense systems, which were reportedly repelling an aerial attack. Consequently, a missile threat was de
Emergency responders successfully evacuated a girl who found herself stranded on a drifting ice floe on Lake Chornoye in Moscow. The incident occurred after three children fell through the ice; two managed to reach the shore independently, but one girl remained cut off from solid ground. Firefi
March 28 is a date marked by numerous celebrations worldwide, encompassing various facets of life. Among the notable observances on this day are the Day of Respect for Cats, Eskimo Pie Day, and the Day of Big Changes. Day of Respect for Cats The Day of Respect for Cats is believed to h
In the folk calendar, March 31st is known as Kirill's Day. This date is also sometimes referred to as "Kirill — Tear the Sled Runners," hinting at the changing seasons as winter gives way to spring. On this final day of March, believers commemorate Saint Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem, who
The farewell ceremony for the renowned Russian actor, screenwriter, and director Tikhon Kotrelev will take place on Sunday, March 29, at the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin in the capital. This information was confirmed by his son. The actor's son expressed a wish for the fa
In early 2026, Russian industrial production experienced a slight decline of 0.8% compared to the same period in the previous year. However, certain manufacturing sectors are demonstrating robust growth, significantly contributing to the country's economic resilience. Among the leading growth a