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Russia installs the world's most powerful laser.
The construction of the new, ultra-powerful Tsar UFL-2M laser is progressing on schedule, and the system will reach its maximum capacity within 4-5 years.
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Russia's lunar spacecraft takes photos from space.
Luna-25, Russia's first lunar lander launched into space on August 11, has sent back the first images from outer space.
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These images depict the harshness of the Russian winter, yet they are incredibly beautiful.
The northern winters are chilling, but if you get to experience winter in Russia, you'll definitely feel lucky.
Archeology
'Mixed-race girl' appears in Russia belongs to unknown ghost species
More surprisingly, the ghosts of the mysterious 50,000-year-old girl have not disappeared. They still exist lurking in our own blood.
Environment
Strange Island with Giant Trees in Russia
Located in Russia's Far East, Sakhalin Island is said to be home to giant versions of common plants, such as buckwheat, burdock and morning glory… which can grow up to 5…
1001 mystery
Mysterious Russian radio signal that has been transmitted for 40 years has left scientists baffled
For more than four decades, a mysterious radio signal emanating from Russia has been challenging scientists and the international community.
Environment
There is a strange river in Russia, no water but still hear the sound of babbling all year round
There is no water at the bottom of the river, only giant rocks, but strangely people can still hear the sound of flowing water.
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Russian scientists create biological neural network with exquisite hearing
A biological neural network capable of effectively distinguishing external sound signals is the creative achievement of Saratov National Research University.
Oceanography
Find the culprit that created the mysterious hole in the seabed between Russia and Alaska
When scientists discovered mysterious holes in the bottom of the Bering Sea between Russia and Alaska last summer, they were baffled. But now they think they have found…
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China and Russia develop extreme cold-resistant material that can maintain mechanical properties at -150°C
The material is expected to be ideal for making mechanical parts and structures that operate in extremely cold conditions.
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Russia announced successful launch of Soyuz-2.1b rocket
The launch of the Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying a military satellite took place at 20:59 (Moscow time) from the Russian Defense Ministry's National Test Cosmodrome in Arkha…
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Russia mass produces mobile nuclear bomb shelters
The KUB-M shelter is designed as a reinforced cargo container and consists of two modules that can accommodate about 54 people.
History
How did the Mongol invasion help form Russia?
Many people believe that the Mongol Tatars invaded Russia when it was a single state. But that is wrong. Because the Russian state was only really formed in response to…
Environment
Russian scientists find method to monitor water pollution in real time
A new method of monitoring water pollution detects harmful substances in water without requiring experts to take additional samples.
Cancer
Russia prepares clinical trials of cancer vaccine
The vaccine being tested is based on the use of non-pathogenic viruses with anti-cancer activity, which are introduced into the patient's body.