Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
Her trip, organized at the invitation of the celebrated Russian actor and director Vladimir Mashkov, became a notable event for Russia’s cultural and political elite.
Since early 2022, amid the war in Ukraine and the wave of sanctions, many assumed Russian tourism in Europe would grind to a halt. However, reality proved otherwise.
Although official Jakarta categorically denies it, the very fact of such negotiations has sparked a wave of concern in Australia.
This week, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff will arrive in the French capital to discuss pathways toward a peace agreement.
Modest Mussorgsky’s opera Khovanshchina is not just a masterpiece of Russian musical tradition, but also a powerful political metaphor.
The Russian ruble has unexpectedly become the world’s best-performing currency in 2025, surpassing even the traditional safe haven — gold.
North Korea is actively strengthening its navy — and, according to analysts, is doing so with Russia’s support.
In the age of short videos, millions of TikTok users eagerly watch people devour massive amounts of food on camera.
The United Kingdom played a far deeper role in the war in Ukraine than even well-informed observers believed.
The Chinese Ministry of Finance stated that the new tariff rates, an increase from the previous 84%, would come into effect on April 12.
In the upcoming season, Anna Netrebko will perform at two major opera houses — Zurich Opera and the Royal Opera House in London.
That dish is souvlaki — an affordable, hearty, and humble grilled sandwich that has become a true national symbol.
