Stories from Russia

Hungary has filed a lawsuit that is similar to one initiated by Russia earlier this year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that work to support participants of the special operation will not be interrupted. He noted that the system of special social guarantees for combatants and veterans is being expanded.

Severe weather in Central Russia has resulted in three fatalities and injured over 30 people, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. A child died and 31 people, including four children, were injured due to severe weather in Russia. The storm involved high winds, hail, and thunderstorms, damaging over 80 cars and causing power outages. The extreme weather conditions caused widespread damage. The full extent of the storm's impact is still being assessed. The storm caused widespread damage, with over 200 trees downed. Anomalous snow and gale-force winds caused 1200 trees to fall in the Moscow region. Over 200 trees were downed and approximately 30 people were injured in a storm that struck Moscow. A storm caused an aircraft to shake violently, with a passenger shouting at the pilot to descend.

A posthumous award was given to the family of a recipient in the Russian Federation. The award was for service in the third separate Guards Warsaw Order of Lenin Red Banner Order of Suvorov Military District. The award ceremony took place in Volgograd.

Russia has reportedly selected targets in St. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced an expansion of its list of European Union officials banned from entering Russia. This list includes personnel from EU organizations and countries involved in imposing sanctions against Russia and implementing measures against Ukrainian military personnel. Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned the German Ambassador to Russia, Alexander Lambsdorff, regarding a German Bundestag member's actions. Putin assured the Iranian minister that Russia would do everything possible to help bring peace to the Middle East. The meeting occurred amidst ongoing regional conflicts. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Al-Aqqi met President Putin in St. Petersburg, stating that relations with Russia will continue to strengthen. The meeting focused on global security issues, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

The capital of the Golden Horde, Sarai-Batu, was initially just a camp for Batu Khan's large army. The palaces within the city contained at least 30 spacious rooms, decorated with gilded tiles, Persian poetry, and intricate floor tiling. Notably, the capital of the Golden Horde did not possess any fortress walls or moats. This historical site tells the story of the land over hundreds of years.

Business FM Russia reports that AI solutions are being developed for large businesses. The primary goal is to attract funds for investments, with plans for one to two deals in the 'immuneym' sector. The company aims to enhance operational efficiency through process optimization.

Russian AI company OneAI has announced its intention to go public with an IPO. The book building for the offering will close on April 29th. The decision to become a public company was made in March 2025, coinciding with a period of growth in the stock market. The company is focused on developing AI technologies and creating commercial AI-based products. OneAI is a leader in AI solutions for large businesses. The company specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the defense sector. This IPO could signal increased investment in Russian defense tech.

Radio Popolare provided a recap of the Russian Revolution, detailing how soldiers, weary of war, joined protestors instead of firing on them. Together, they stormed the Winter Palace, forcing Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate. His brother, Michael, also renounced the throne, marking the end of Tsarism. The broadcast outlined the subsequent events in Russia.

The Russian Revolution of October 1917 is traced back to events occurring several months prior. At the beginning of the 20th century, Russia was described as a vast and very backward empire. Industrial development had only occurred in limited areas like St. Petersburg and Moscow, with the majority of the population being peasants. Two journalists, Vladimir Rudin and Alexei Maloshov, were assigned to collect testimonies from survivors of the Russian Revolution. Maloshov, a historian from the University of Colorado, and Rudin, a staff member, traveled globally with tape recorders to document the experiences of those who endured the revolution. The effort aimed to gather accounts from individuals with good memories, approximately 50 years after the events.