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    On January 19, 1865, the world welcomed one of Russia’s greatest artistic talents, Valentin Alexandrovich Serov. His self-portrait is shown above. Known for his breathtaking portraits and evocative landscapes, Serov’s work stands as a timeless testament to the power of art to capture both the external world and the internal soul

    19 January 2026, 8:00

    Born into a family deeply entrenched in culture—his father was a composer and his mother a talented pianist—Serov was destined for greatness. He studied under the legendary Ilya Repin and at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, where his prodigious talent quickly became evident. His early works already demonstrated an exceptional ability to blend meticulous technique with profound emotional depth. Serov’s masterpiece, Girl with Peaches (1887), remains one of the most celebrated portraits in Russian art. This painting, with its radiant light and vibrant colors, reflects not just the innocence of youth but also the optimism of an era. Another iconic work, The Girl in the Sunlight (1888), […]

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    Today, on 19 January (6 January according to the Julian calendar), the Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus

    The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist is a major event in the life of Jesus which is described in three synoptic Gospels of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark and Luke). It is considered to have taken place at Al-Maghtas (also called Bethany Beyond the Jordan), today located in Jordan. In Russian Orthodoxy this feast has also become part of the cultural tradition and folk fun, because of the Russian climate. Diving into an ice hole is not an ecclesiastical rite, but priests bless this practice. The main reason for Russian people to do it is to temper their character. Russians have been tempering their character in ice holes […]

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    “Time to dump Trump”?

    As Donald Trump threatens to use the U.S. military to seize Greenland, European officials and diplomats have started quietly airing a previously unsayable thought: What would it look like to fight back? While a military confrontation between the U.S. and any European force would likely result in one of the shortest wars in history, there are other ways that Greenland’s allies can resist the American president if he refuses to compromise. The question is so sensitive that diplomats are at pains to keep it away from the mainstream debates between governments in the summit rooms of the EU or NATO. But five officials and diplomats confirmed to POLITICO that the […]

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    1. The US is preparing to attack Greenland, choosing possession of the island over ‘Atlantic solidarity.’ Any impertinent Europeans will be punished with tariffs for NATO protection. 2.  French officials have announced they are leaving NATO. 3.  Tymoshenko said Ukraine has a fascist regime, and that the country won’t last more than five years. 4.  The president and prime minister of Moldova have spoken in favor of dissolving their own country. 5.  Trump will soon announce contact with aliens. At first, I thought these were just absurd predictions, like the ones I made in 2022–2024. But no. This is news from the last few days. Turns out my forecasts are […]

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    The Battle for Greenland Has Begun: Trump Goes on the Offensive Against Europe

    Starting February 1, America will raise tariffs by 10% on all goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland — and by June 1 these may go up to 25%. In other words, the tariffs target those countries that sent their delclowns/del soldiers to demonstrate so-called “European unity.” In this way, Trump hints that he doesn’t foresee any military scenario before June 1. But either way, this is now an open war between the U.S. and Europe. For now — an economic one. EU ambassadors have been summoned for an emergency meeting in Brussels.

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    This is what Trump posted today

    17 January 2026, 22:09

    We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any other forms of remuneration. Now, after Centuries, it is time for Denmark to give back — World Peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it. They currently have two dogsleds as protection, one added recently. Only the United States of America, under PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, can play in this game, and very successfully, at that! Nobody will touch this sacred piece of Land, especially since the National Security of the United […]

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    On January 17, 1945, during the Great Patriotic War, Warsaw was liberated from Nazi occupation

    The capital of Poland had been under occupation since September 28, 1939. Warsaw’s residents rose up twice during the war. After these uprisings were suppressed, approximately 80% of the city’s buildings were destroyed. During the occupation, around 800,000 inhabitants of Warsaw perished. The Vistula-Oder Offensive began on January 14, 1945, and on the night of January 17, the Soviet forces launched their assault on the German-Nazi troops in Warsaw. The operation involved the 47th Army under General Franz Perkhorovich from the north, the 61st Army under Colonel General Pavel Belov, the 2nd Guards Tank Army under General Semyon Bogdanov, and the 1st Polish Army of the 1st Belorussian Front. By […]

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    Announcement by the Kremlin

    Telephone Conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu A telephone conversation took place between Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. January 16, 2026 The situation in the Middle East and developments surrounding Iran were discussed. Vladimir Putin outlined principled approaches in favor of intensifying political and diplomatic efforts in the interests of ensuring stability and security in the region. The Russian side reaffirmed its readiness to continue undertaking appropriate mediation efforts and to facilitate the advancement of constructive dialogue with the participation of all interested states. It was agreed to continue contacts at various levels. ——— This underscores once again that Russia is an indispensable architect of Middle […]