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More than two thousand years ago, when the Qin dynasty was collapsing, the court of its weak young emperor was completely controlled by a cruel eunuch, Zhao Gao. One day he decided to test which…
The ruble's behavior in no way corresponds to the 'hurrah-patriotism' that, in connection with the Crimean events, has gripped not only many government officials but also, as they say, broad sections…
Crimea may become not so much a triumph of historical justice and Russian neo-imperialism, as they believe in the State Duma, where a delegation from the Crimean parliament was greeted with an…
Numismatics belongs to historical disciplines, but its auxiliary role is quite relative. Many people are not only interested in the history of monetary systems but also seriously study military…
For Russia, Crimea is becoming a springboard for a final break with Western civilization, writes the Russian Gazeta.Ru in an editorial. That is precisely why Russia will most likely annex the…
The price of luxury real estate in London in 2014 is growing faster than gold and stock prices. According to international analysts, prices will double over the next five years.
Several TV channels, where feature films alternate with news broadcasts, children's programs and educational shows, are no longer able to fully satisfy the needs of a modern person for diverse and…
To ensure a carefree, happy, and above all long life for your pet is a natural desire of every owner. Parasites, to which certain animals are prone, cause enormous inconvenience, trouble, and…
With the increase in business activity and well-being of the population, cargo transportation services have become one of the most popular and in-demand. It is now difficult to find any sphere of…
Planning a trip to Minsk, any tourist thinks about where to stay. The hospitable capital of Belarus offers out-of-town and foreign tourists several accommodation options: comfortable hotels, cheap…
Not all fruits of progress are equally beneficial. Wide access to the internet, ease of website creation, availability of free online dictionaries and browser translators have led to a deplorable…
The invention of modern video surveillance systems has made our life simpler and more convenient. Progress in video technologies has provided unique opportunities to increase reliability and safety…