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What Happens To Your Body When You Do Krokodil, The “Zombie Drug”

The drug currently known as krokodil was born in the early 1930s as desomorphine, a fast-acting medical alternative to morphine. But by the 1990s, Russian doctors began noticing reptilian patches of skin on some drug addicts in Siberia and Far East Russia. Today, the drug’s cheap, concentrated power makes it...

By Richard Stockton • Nov 7, 2015

What Happens To Your Body When You Do Krokodil, The “Zombie Drug”

The drug currently known as krokodil was born in the early 1930s as desomorphine, a fast-acting medical alternative to morphine. But by the 1990s, Russian doctors began noticing reptilian patches of skin on some drug addicts in Siberia and Far East Russia. Today, the drug’s cheap, concentrated power makes it...

By Richard Stockton • November 7, 2015

This Is Ukraine After Over A Year Of Conflict

Syria has once again captured the world’s attention, casting a long shadow over the ongoing war in Ukraine. But does the shift in international attention necessarily mean flagging hostilities? In short: probably not. In early 2014, Ukraine’s east fell into turmoil after a wave of demonstrations hit the main square...

By All That's Interesting • Oct 15, 2015

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This Is Ukraine After Over A Year Of Conflict

Syria has once again captured the world’s attention, casting a long shadow over the ongoing war in Ukraine. But does the shift in international attention necessarily mean flagging hostilities? In short: probably not. In early 2014, Ukraine’s east fell into turmoil after a wave of demonstrations hit the main square...

By All That's Interesting • October 15, 2015

Vintage Mongolia: Photos Of Life Before The Soviet Purge

In the 1930s, Stalin's forces slaughtered between 3 and 5 percent of the Mongolian population. Look back at the days, both gruesome and exuberant, before.

By John Schellhase • Oct 14, 2015

Vintage Mongolia: Photos Of Life Before The Soviet Purge

In the 1930s, Stalin's forces slaughtered between 3 and 5 percent of the Mongolian population. Look back at the days, both gruesome and exuberant, before.

By John Schellhase • October 14, 2015

Russian Artist Petro Wodkins Takes On Vladimir Putin, Tells Us Why

“Play the people who play the world.” That’s the mission behind Russian artist Petro Wodkins’ recent endeavor, Sound of Power, a series of busts of global political leaders that also function as audio speakers. Wodkins debuted his latest speaker-sculpture, Russian president Vladimir Putin, on September 21st. We spoke with Wodkins...

By Savannah Cox • Sep 25, 2015

Russian Artist Petro Wodkins Takes On Vladimir Putin, Tells Us Why

“Play the people who play the world.” That’s the mission behind Russian artist Petro Wodkins’ recent endeavor, Sound of Power, a series of busts of global political leaders that also function as audio speakers. Wodkins debuted his latest speaker-sculpture, Russian president Vladimir Putin, on September 21st. We spoke with Wodkins...

By Savannah Cox • September 25, 2015

Why You Need To Drop What You’re Doing And Hop On The Trans-Siberian Railway

In a world where just about everything can be ordered on demand, sometimes it's nice to lack control. A trip on the Trans-Siberian railway offers just that.

By John Schellhase • Sep 7, 2015

Why You Need To Drop What You’re Doing And Hop On The Trans-Siberian Railway

In a world where just about everything can be ordered on demand, sometimes it's nice to lack control. A trip on the Trans-Siberian railway offers just that.

By John Schellhase • September 7, 2015

7 Of The Most Spectacular Churches In Russia

As these Russian churches show, Italy doesn't have a monopoly on ornate devotional spaces.

By John Schellhase • Aug 17, 2015

7 Of The Most Spectacular Churches In Russia

As these Russian churches show, Italy doesn't have a monopoly on ornate devotional spaces.

By John Schellhase • August 17, 2015

The Moscow Metro: A Mausoleum Of Revolutionary Ideals

The former Soviet capital is full of fascinating monuments to "different" political life. One is the Moscow metro, where commoners were king.

By John Schellhase • Aug 12, 2015

The Moscow Metro: A Mausoleum Of Revolutionary Ideals

The former Soviet capital is full of fascinating monuments to "different" political life. One is the Moscow metro, where commoners were king.

By John Schellhase • August 12, 2015

What We Love This Week, Volume CXXIX

Wildfires Rage In The West While wildfire season is far from over, the West Coast and Alaska have already suffered devastating blows. With a record 700 fires to date this year, Alaska has taken the largest hit, losing over 1.8 million acres. Although higher temperatures and lower humidity are to...

By John Kuroski • Jul 3, 2015

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What We Love This Week, Volume CXXIX

Wildfires Rage In The West While wildfire season is far from over, the West Coast and Alaska have already suffered devastating blows. With a record 700 fires to date this year, Alaska has taken the largest hit, losing over 1.8 million acres. Although higher temperatures and lower humidity are to...

By John Kuroski • July 3, 2015

50 Photos Of Vladimir Putin’s Glamorous Life

Many deem Putin mania to be the biggest cult of personality Russia has seen since the days of Stalin. Take a look at these photos and judge for yourself.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 17, 2015

50 Photos Of Vladimir Putin’s Glamorous Life

Many deem Putin mania to be the biggest cult of personality Russia has seen since the days of Stalin. Take a look at these photos and judge for yourself.

By Savannah Cox • June 17, 2015

End Of Empire: 47 Photos Of The Last Days Of The Romanov Family

War and inequality brought a violent end to the Romanov dynasty of Russia, making these images of the Romanov family's final years all the eerier.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 15, 2015

End Of Empire: 47 Photos Of The Last Days Of The Romanov Family

War and inequality brought a violent end to the Romanov dynasty of Russia, making these images of the Romanov family's final years all the eerier.

By Savannah Cox • June 15, 2015