Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Alexander Glikin: for that Ordzhonikidze was sent the most powerful man on the plant

Alexander Glikin: for that Ordzhonikidze was sent the most powerful man on the plant
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What should the most powerful man on the planet? Perhaps such activity, which is somehow related to his physical capabilities. Lift weights, juggle heavy weights, bending iron and stuff. In short, do something unique to the delight of the audience and certainly for applause, the popularity and a good reward. But, alas, it turns out not always: sometimes the circumstances are stronger. The story of strongman Alexander Glicine proves it.

A special KGB prison in Vilnius: who’s contained

A special KGB prison in Vilnius: who's contained
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After independence, the Baltic republics began to actively publicize information about the KGB activities in its territory. Currently, anyone can visit the former secret prison in Vilnius where in the Soviet era dissidents were kept.

The most exotic military units that fought for Hitler

The most exotic military units that fought for Hitler
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During the Second world war, the Nazi leadership created numerous military units and divisions on a national basis from the representatives of those Nations that would fight on Germany's side. The Nazis and their opponents, sought to play fashion in the twentieth century map of "national liberation" and "anti-colonialism".

What a life hack was used by the soldiers-Afghans, not to clean the weapon

What a life hack was used by the soldiers-Afghans, not to clean the weapon
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Russian human nature to find unusual use of a lot of things. This native national wit is particularly evident in difficult conditions when you have to "get out" and to do with what we have. Rubber product № 2 cunning on an invention of Russians, Ukrainians and representatives of other peoples of the former USSR find and find dozens of options for unexpected applications.

Victor Konyaev: how many enemies has won the best “melee” in the red army

Victor Konyaev: how many enemies has won the best "melee" in the red army
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Another famous Lermontov "Russian battle is fine, our hand to hand combat" frightened not only the French of Napoleon, but the Germans during the great Patriotic war. Soviet spy Victor Konyaev could give odds to the heroes of films-blockbusters: on account of his 70 defeated in close combat the Nazis.