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Russian Priests Hoping To Cure City Of Sin Douse Area With Holy Water From An Airplane

"What is the joke? That we're trying to help people get rid of diseases? We promote stopping alcohol consumption, drugs and fornication—is this laughable? ... Let them laugh and we will do our job."

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 17, 2019

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Russian Priests Hoping To Cure City Of Sin Douse Area With Holy Water From An Airplane

"What is the joke? That we're trying to help people get rid of diseases? We promote stopping alcohol consumption, drugs and fornication—is this laughable? ... Let them laugh and we will do our job."

By Natasha Ishak • September 17, 2019

Introducing Atomik Vodka: The First Liquor Made From Crops Grown In The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

The Chernobyl Spirit Company has three goals: utilize the exclusion zone, stimulate local economies, and make safe, delicious vodka.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 8, 2019

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Introducing Atomik Vodka: The First Liquor Made From Crops Grown In The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

The Chernobyl Spirit Company has three goals: utilize the exclusion zone, stimulate local economies, and make safe, delicious vodka.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 8, 2019

Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 27, 2019

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Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 27, 2019

Chernobyl Sees Spike In Tourism — And Sexy Selfies — On Heels Of HBO Hit Miniseries

"Most of the people say they decided to book after seeing this show. It's almost as though they watch it and then jump on a plane over."

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 12, 2019

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Chernobyl Sees Spike In Tourism — And Sexy Selfies — On Heels Of HBO Hit Miniseries

"Most of the people say they decided to book after seeing this show. It's almost as though they watch it and then jump on a plane over."

By Natasha Ishak • June 12, 2019

‘They Buried Him Barefoot’: The Tragic Death Of Chernobyl Firefighter Vasily Ignatenko

Vasily Ignatenko was just 25 when he succumbed to slow death via radiation poisoning after fighting the fires of Chernobyl.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2019

‘They Buried Him Barefoot’: The Tragic Death Of Chernobyl Firefighter Vasily Ignatenko

Vasily Ignatenko was just 25 when he succumbed to slow death via radiation poisoning after fighting the fires of Chernobyl.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2019

Meet Anatoly Dyatlov: The Man Behind The Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown

Anatoly Dyatlov was the Deputy Chief Engineer at Chernobyl on April 26, 1986, and was convicted for its catastrophic meltdown. But was he as reckless as the Soviet narrative claimed?

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2019

Meet Anatoly Dyatlov: The Man Behind The Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown

Anatoly Dyatlov was the Deputy Chief Engineer at Chernobyl on April 26, 1986, and was convicted for its catastrophic meltdown. But was he as reckless as the Soviet narrative claimed?

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2019

White Whale Sabotaging Norwegian Fishing Boats Suspected To Be Russian Operative

The Russian Navy has a history of recruiting and training beluga whales, seals, and dolphins to detect weapons, guard entrances to naval bases, and even kill intruders that enter the navy's territory.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 29, 2019

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White Whale Sabotaging Norwegian Fishing Boats Suspected To Be Russian Operative

The Russian Navy has a history of recruiting and training beluga whales, seals, and dolphins to detect weapons, guard entrances to naval bases, and even kill intruders that enter the navy's territory.

By Natasha Ishak • April 29, 2019

Scientists Extract Blood And Urine From Perfectly Preserved 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found In Siberia

Now, with preserved liquid blood in hand, these scientists are eager to clone this extinct species back to life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 17, 2019

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Scientists Extract Blood And Urine From Perfectly Preserved 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found In Siberia

Now, with preserved liquid blood in hand, these scientists are eager to clone this extinct species back to life.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 17, 2019

23 Disturbing Photos Of The Toxic Black Snowfall In Siberia

"Our children and us are breathing it. It's just a nightmare."

By Erin Kelly • Feb 28, 2019

23 Disturbing Photos Of The Toxic Black Snowfall In Siberia

"Our children and us are breathing it. It's just a nightmare."

By Erin Kelly • February 28, 2019

The Short Life Of Tatiana Romanov, Daughter Of Russia’s Last Tsar

Beautiful, elegant, and kind, Grand Duchess Tatiana Romanov was born in one of the world's most exquisite palaces and met her bloody end in the basement of a desolate house in Siberia.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 23, 2019

The Short Life Of Tatiana Romanov, Daughter Of Russia’s Last Tsar

Beautiful, elegant, and kind, Grand Duchess Tatiana Romanov was born in one of the world's most exquisite palaces and met her bloody end in the basement of a desolate house in Siberia.

By Gina Dimuro • February 23, 2019