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    On March 12, 1714, Peter I issued a decree establishing tsifirnye (arithmetic) schools for educating “young boys from various estates.”

    The emperor ordered the creation of arithmetic schools in all provinces, located at episcopal residences and major monasteries, where students were taught arithmetic and basic geometry. The decree mandated compulsory education for boys aged 10 to 15 from noble, clerical, and administrative backgrounds. Later, children of clergy and merchants were also required to attend. Graduation was obligatory—those who didn’t complete their studies couldn’t marry, and clergy sons faced military service. By 1716, 12 such schools had opened, expanding to 30 before merging with garrison schools in 1744.

    After the U.S.-Ukraine meeting in Riyadh, many people around the world needed an explanation of what really transpired

    We believe that, if anything, this was just the beginning of the peace process. And maybe not even that. Perhaps the best follow-up on the meeting was provided by TASS. Here it is: SIMFEROPOL, March 11. /TASS/. State Duma deputy from Crimea and member of the Security Committee, Mikhail Sheremet, told TASS that “Russia is not interested in continuing the conflict in Ukraine and will not allow itself to be confused.” “Russia is not interested in prolonging the bloody conflict provoked by the West, but it will also not allow itself to be fooled. We are analyzing the events and are fully aware that the Ukrainian side, mere hours before […]

    Slovak Prime Minister Fico stated that he believes President Putin is the only one capable of resolving the conflict

    He remarked, “I have discussed the situation in Ukraine with President Putin, the President of China, members of the Brazilian government, and others. For now, I can say this: in my opinion, the only one who has a real plan regarding this war is President Putin of Russia.” Fico also suggested that ending the conflict may not be in Zelensky’s personal interest. He stated, “Does Zelensky like the war? In my opinion, yes. I know this sounds harsh, but it makes sense for him because he continues to receive significant financial support from different countries.” He further noted that the prospect of elections would become inevitable if the war were […]

    Here is the answer to our Russia or Japan quiz

    11 March 2025, 22:04

    Mount Fuji, Japan is often photographed adorned with cherry blossoms (sakura), symbolizing its cultural and natural beauty. In contrast, photos of Ilyinskaya Sopka, Russia, frequently capture the raw, untamed wilderness of Kamchatka, sometimes even featuring bears roaming its dramatic landscapes. Ilyinskaya Sopka stands at an elevation of 1,578 meters and is located near Kuril Lake. This volcano was formed through successive layers of solidified lava from repeated eruptions over time. Accessible to tourists via off-road vehicles or helicopters, it offers a rugged and awe-inspiring experience. Stay tuned, enjoy the visual journey, and see if you can spot the differences! #ILoveRussia

    Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary have been suspended due to a Ukrainian drone attack on a measuring station of the Druzhba pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. He added that Hungary considers the drone attack on the Druzhba pipeline an assault on its sovereignty

    UPDATE: The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed on its Telegram channel that the Druzhba pipeline was one of the targets of the drone attack. UPDATE 2: According to TASS, oil supplies to Hungary from Russia have resumed, and the damage to the “Druzhba” oil pipeline—attacked by the Ukrainian armed forces—has been repaired by the Russian system operator.

    Politico: Trump wants to destroy the EU — and rebuild it in his image

    Politico is quite alarmed: “Trump administration is hell-bent on promoting populist nationalist forces in Europe to help destroy the EU and pull it back to a far looser confederation of countries, all of which would be more beholden to the United States. The U.S. president has long seethed with undisguised disdain for the EU, which he has described — inaccurately — as having been created “to screw the United States.” For Trump, the EU sits alongside his other supranational bêtes noires like the World Trade Organization and World Health Organization, which need to be slapped down for fleecing America. While Donald Trump tried and failed to find a chink in […]