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The Complicated Legacy Of Valentina Tereshkova, The Only Woman To Ever Fly Solo In Space

Once revered as the first woman in space, Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova has since become a contentious figure as she has fought to keep President Vladimir Putin in power.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 26, 2022

The Complicated Legacy Of Valentina Tereshkova, The Only Woman To Ever Fly Solo In Space

Once revered as the first woman in space, Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova has since become a contentious figure as she has fought to keep President Vladimir Putin in power.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 26, 2022

Yakov Dzhugashvili, The Tortured First Son Of Stalin Who Died After Being Captured By Nazis

The oldest son of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, Yakov Dzhugashvili's life was marked with tragedy, ultimately culminating in his gruesome death in a German concentration camp.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 30, 2022

Yakov Dzhugashvili, The Tortured First Son Of Stalin Who Died After Being Captured By Nazis

The oldest son of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, Yakov Dzhugashvili's life was marked with tragedy, ultimately culminating in his gruesome death in a German concentration camp.

By Austin Harvey • August 30, 2022

Inside The Wild Myths And Legends Surrounding Rasputin’s Penis

Grigori Rasputin's penis was allegedly cut off after his 1916 murder, then later pickled and placed inside a jar that was put on display in a St. Petersburg museum.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Aug 17, 2022

Inside The Wild Myths And Legends Surrounding Rasputin’s Penis

Grigori Rasputin's penis was allegedly cut off after his 1916 murder, then later pickled and placed inside a jar that was put on display in a St. Petersburg museum.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • August 17, 2022

The Haunting Story Of The Vorkuta Gulag, The Soviet Union’s Most Notorious Forced Labor Camp

Between 1931 and 1962, some 2 million prisoners passed through the Arctic gulags at Vorkuta — and 200,000 of them perished from starvation, overwork, and temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 10, 2022

The Haunting Story Of The Vorkuta Gulag, The Soviet Union’s Most Notorious Forced Labor Camp

Between 1931 and 1962, some 2 million prisoners passed through the Arctic gulags at Vorkuta — and 200,000 of them perished from starvation, overwork, and temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 10, 2022

The Bloody History Of The Gulag, The Massive Prison System Of The Soviet Union

During the reign of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, the gulags imprisoned millions of political prisoners — brutalizing and killing many of them.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 18, 2022

The Bloody History Of The Gulag, The Massive Prison System Of The Soviet Union

During the reign of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, the gulags imprisoned millions of political prisoners — brutalizing and killing many of them.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 18, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Alexander Pichushkin, The Russian ‘Chessboard Killer’ Who Strove To Kill 64 Victims

Alexander Pichushkin was found guilty of murdering at least 48 people in a Moscow park — and during his trial in 2007, he demanded that the court recognize that he had actually killed many more.

By Katie Serena • Jun 30, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Alexander Pichushkin, The Russian ‘Chessboard Killer’ Who Strove To Kill 64 Victims

Alexander Pichushkin was found guilty of murdering at least 48 people in a Moscow park — and during his trial in 2007, he demanded that the court recognize that he had actually killed many more.

By Katie Serena • June 30, 2022

23 Mind-Blowing Photos Of Lake Baikal, The Deepest And Oldest Freshwater Lake In The World

With depths of more than a mile, the 25-million-year-old Lake Baikal is the most voluminous freshwater lake on the planet — and it’s home to a variety of unique and mysterious creatures.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 13, 2022

23 Mind-Blowing Photos Of Lake Baikal, The Deepest And Oldest Freshwater Lake In The World

With depths of more than a mile, the 25-million-year-old Lake Baikal is the most voluminous freshwater lake on the planet — and it’s home to a variety of unique and mysterious creatures.

By Natasha Ishak • June 13, 2022

Meet Ekaterina Lisina, The Woman With The Longest Legs In The World

Ekaterina Lisina has the longest legs among women in the world, is the world's tallest model, and as far as anyone can tell, has the biggest female feet in Russia.

By Gabe Paoletti • May 22, 2022

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Meet Ekaterina Lisina, The Woman With The Longest Legs In The World

Ekaterina Lisina has the longest legs among women in the world, is the world's tallest model, and as far as anyone can tell, has the biggest female feet in Russia.

By Gabe Paoletti • May 22, 2022

‘I Shall Eat You Up’: Inside The Terrifying Legend Of The Cannibalistic Baba Yaga

A fearsome witch of Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga is said to kidnap, roast, and eat children in the woods of Eastern Europe.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 18, 2022

‘I Shall Eat You Up’: Inside The Terrifying Legend Of The Cannibalistic Baba Yaga

A fearsome witch of Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga is said to kidnap, roast, and eat children in the woods of Eastern Europe.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 18, 2022

How Did Joseph Stalin Die? Inside The Murky Death Of The Soviet Dictator

Joseph Stalin died on March 5, 1953, after apparently suffering a stroke — but some suspect that he was actually poisoned.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 3, 2022

How Did Joseph Stalin Die? Inside The Murky Death Of The Soviet Dictator

Joseph Stalin died on March 5, 1953, after apparently suffering a stroke — but some suspect that he was actually poisoned.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 3, 2022