This video on Monstrum looks at the origins of Baba Yaga, an epically feared and revered figure in Russian and Slavic folklore.
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The origins of Baba Yaga
German authorities sat on death of Russian diplomat who fell to it
A Russian "diplomat" flew to his death from a high window, but German authorities sat on it for a month before telling anyone. He had apparently fallen from an upper floor, but it was unclear how, it added. Russia's embassy called the death of the diplomat – who has not been officially named – a… READ THE REST
Fantastic fireball over the Midwest this morning was a failed Russian spy satellite
From Tennessee to Michigan, numerous people were treated to a fantastic fireball tearing across the sky. The phenomenon occurred at 12:43 am EDT today, according to the American Meteor Society. However, the shooting star was no meteor. Rather, it was a failed Russian spy satellite launched last month. From Space.com: Kosmos-2551 is a Russian reconnaissance… READ THE REST
Pro-Putin party wins election. Look at these videos of election fraud
The United Russia party won a large parliamentary majority in the election this weekend, and opponents are crying foul. They have many videos showing people stuffing ballot boxes at polling centers. Crooked workers stood in front of boxes or obscured cameras with mops and cardboard as accomplices stuffed them. It's likely the United Russia party will… READ THE REST
Protect your Internet footprint better with 20 Cyber Monday deals on VPN subscriptions
Hackers and Internet thieves are everywhere these days, and the threat of your systems and devices being breached means that keeping your PC safe these days isn't really an option. Going offline is also a rarity, and being connected to the world wide web only subjects you more to the digital pirates looking to steal… READ THE REST
Snag this wireless charger for under $50 this Cyber Monday
A few messes here and there is no big deal, but too much clutter at home or in your workspace can make you anxious, adding unnecessary stress to your already-buzzing mind. But with all the gadgets you have to charge every single day, it's not hard to cover every tabletop with multiple cables, chargers, and… READ THE REST
A grab-and-go modern survival kit with a Cyber Monday special price
With the increase in wildfires, hurricanes, and a world-wide pandemic hitting us this past year, it's safe to say that having an accessible and smart survival kit has become necessary. The GetxGo® emergency kit is packed with over 40 smartly organized and modernized essentials. The GO kit has everything you need to support your on-the-go… READ THE REST
