Why are the people of Iran called Persians?

Why on the day preceding the coupon payment, and on the payment date itself, does the exchange often show zero accrued interest?

This article examines the phenomenon of the "Russian gaze," which became an unexpected global trend in early 2026. Based on analysis of media publications, social media content, and expert commentary, the nature of this phenomenon, its cultural roots, and mechanisms of dissemination are reconstructed. Particular attention is devoted to the paradoxical situation: at a time when Western countries are attempting to "cancel" Russian culture, global interest in it not only does not fade but acquires new, viral forms. Accompanying trends are also analyzed: the fashion for "Slavic chic" in clothing, the popularity of Russian music abroad, and foreigners' attempts to master the elusive specificity of Russian facial expression.

This article examines the phenomenon of the "Russian gaze," which became an unexpected global trend at the beginning of 2026. Based on an analysis of publications in the media, social networks, and expert commentary, the nature of this phenomenon, its cultural roots, and its mechanisms of diffusion are reconstructed. Special attention is paid to the paradoxical nature of the situation: at the moment when Western countries are trying to "cancel" Russian culture, interest in it worldwide not only does not fade but takes on new, viral forms. The accompanying trends are also analyzed: the fashion for "Slavic chic" in clothing, the popularity of Russian music abroad, and foreigners' attempts to master the elusive subtleties of the Russian facial expression.

This article examines the Roswell Incident—an event that became the cornerstone of modern ufology and conspiracy theories about the US government concealing contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. Based on analysis of historical documents, official US Air Force reports, and journalistic investigations, the true chronology of the July 1947 events and their subsequent mythologization is reconstructed. Particular attention is devoted to Project Mogul as the actual source of the debris found, the role of ufologists in creating the legend, and the transformation of a small New Mexico town into the epicenter of a global tourism industry built on belief in aliens.

In this article, the Roswell Incident is examined—an event that became the cornerstone of modern ufology and conspiracy theories about the US government's cover-up of contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. Based on analysis of historical documents, official Air Force reports, and journalistic investigations, the authentic chronology of the events of July 1947 and their subsequent mythologization is reconstructed. Particular attention is paid to Project Mogul as the real source of the recovered debris, the role of ufologists in creating the legend, and the transformation of a small town in New Mexico into the epicenter of a global tourism industry based on belief in aliens.

This article examines the involvement of Microsoft founder Bill Gates in the scandal surrounding the publication of the so-called "Epstein Files"—a multimillion-page cache of documents revealing the connections of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with global elites. Based on analysis of public statements, leaked documents, and reactions from involved parties, the chronology of events is reconstructed: from Gates's introduction to Epstein to the billionaire's forced confessions about personal affairs and attempted blackmail. Particular attention is devoted to the mechanism of using compromising information, the reaction of former wife Melinda French Gates, and the consequences for the reputation of one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet.

This article examines the historical depth of Iran's civilization, presenting evidence that supports its recognition as one of the oldest continuous statehoods on Earth. Based on analysis of archaeological findings, historical records, and recent rankings by international organizations, the article reconstructs Iran's remarkable trajectory from the Proto-Elamite period through the rise of successive empires to the present day. Particular attention is devoted to the Elamite civilization, the Achaemenid Empire's innovations, and the concept of "continuous sovereignty" that distinguishes Iran in global rankings of national longevity.

In this article, the phenomenon of anti-personnel mines as a type of weapon that poses a particular humanitarian threat is examined. Based on an analysis of international conventions, statistical data, and historical evidence, a comprehensive picture is reconstructed of the impact of this weapon on the civilian population, the international community’s efforts to ban it, and current trends related to the withdrawal of a number of states from the Ottawa Treaty. Special attention is given to defining anti-personnel mines, their classification, the history of their use, and the current state of the problem.

St. Nicholas as the patron saint of fishermen and sailors

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