How to solve difficult tasks?
April 29, 2021
Our lives are a series of choices we make while resolving various tasks. The quality of our choices determine the quality of our lives. So far, so good. But how do we become good at…
How many cells are in a human body?
May 17, 2021
An average human body consists of 37 trillion cells, each in its own specialized role. How a single cell can evolve into this astounding variety and number of tissues and organs is still one of…
Why do Russians love solo travel?
April 12, 2021
Travelling solo is apparently the most preferred option among Russian tourists, a poll by a ticket booking site Tutu.ru revealed. “I prefer to travel by myself” was the most popular option with 28% of respondents…
Where to meet? This tropical paradise just opened its borders
April 11, 2021
Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean have opened their borders for international tourists. Visitors from Russia and other countries are able to arrive to the islands, conditional on presenting a negative PCR test, Lenta.ru reported.…
Was it wrong to abolish serfdom? Many Russians think so
April 21, 2021
Russia abolished serfdom 160 years ago. Until then peasants were bought and sold with the land as “souls”. A recent survey by WCIOM.ru discovered that 4% of Russian respondents think that abolishing serfdom was wrong.…
How did humans end up with larger brains?
April 25, 2021
Compared to other apes, humans possess much larger brains and 3 times more neurons. A recent study sheds the light on the event that made it possible. The reason why humans have larger brains than…
Ukraine announced plans to join NATO and the EU
March 31, 2021
Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal announced the country’s plans to join NATO and the European Union and when it can happen. When will Ukraine join NATO and the EU? According to Shmyhal, Ukraine strives to…
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kiev?
April 13, 2021
Apartments in Kiev, Ukraine, cost on average USD 10 per square meter per month to rent. However, depending on the location, the cost of rentals may vary from $6 to $18 per square meter. It…
How much do people in Kiev, Ukraine, earn per month?
March 29, 2021
Wages in Ukraine are calculated by month. Minimum wages are also set per month. According to the data of an online recruitment portal Work.ua, for the last 3 months the median salary offered in Kiev…
Ukraine mandated fingerprints for visas
March 25, 2021
From now on, visitors to Ukraine will have to provide fingerprints in order to get an entry permit. The new legislation was approved on 23 March 2021. Fingerprints for Ukrainian visas In 6 months foreigners…