Hasan Jasim - In the heart of Siberia, where temperatures can plummet to bone-chilling lows, a remarkable sight unfolds: a young Yakut child, bundled in layers of traditional winter attire, defying the elements with an unwavering spirit. The Yakut people, native to this harsh, subarctic region, have developed a deep connection with the land and a profound understanding of … [Read more...] about Siberian Yakut Child in Winter Wonderland
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Stunning Color Photos of Life in Imperial Russia
These fascinating color images by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky and Piotr Vedenisov provide a glimpse of Imperial Russia on the brink of revolution – and about to change forever. Their images vividly portray the daily life of people in full color, a remarkable feat achieved long before the era of instant color photography. In the early 1900s, Prokudin-Gorskii devised a plan for a … [Read more...] about Stunning Color Photos of Life in Imperial Russia
Emerald Ice: A Magical Encounter on Lake Baikal, Russia
Lake Baikal, nestled in the heart of Siberia, Russia, is more than just a body of water. It's the world's oldest and deepest freshwater lake, holding a staggering one-fifth of the Earth's unfrozen freshwater. But during the winter months, a captivating transformation takes place, turning the lake into a wonderland of shimmering emerald ice. For roughly five months, from … [Read more...] about Emerald Ice: A Magical Encounter on Lake Baikal, Russia
There’s a Bronze Statue of a Mouse Knitting a DNA Double Helix in Russia
The city of Novosibirsk in southwestern Siberia is home to a unique monument that celebrates the scientific contributions of the lab mouse. Unveiled in 2013, the monument depicts an anthropomorphic mouse as an elderly woman, complete with glasses balanced atop its nose, knitting a strand of DNA from two needles. The statue stands on the grounds of the Institute of Cytology and … [Read more...] about There’s a Bronze Statue of a Mouse Knitting a DNA Double Helix in Russia
Tomorrow Island (Russia) and Yesterday Isle (USA) Are Just Three Miles Apart But There’s a 21-Hour Time Difference Between Them
In the frigid waters of the Bering Strait, nestled between mainland Alaska and Siberia, lie the Diomede Islands—an intriguing duo separated by a mere three miles but connected by an extraordinary temporal paradox. Big Diomede, situated on the Russian side, and Little Diomede, on the U.S. side, coexist in a unique dance with time, thanks to their proximity to the International … [Read more...] about Tomorrow Island (Russia) and Yesterday Isle (USA) Are Just Three Miles Apart But There’s a 21-Hour Time Difference Between Them