Marina Slivenko

Marina Slivenko

Culture and Society Columnist
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Covers culture and society. She received her higher education in foreign languages, so she willingly works with foreign sources and tracks how the same events are presented in different countries.

She writes about cinema, music, books, exhibitions, fashion, and social trends. Sometimes she takes on international politics — where the event concerns people and culture, not just diplomacy.

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Viktor Yanukovych in a formal suit, symbolizing the lives of ousted leaders in Russia in 2026

The Kremlin's Gilded Cage: How Overthrown Dictators and Traitors Live in Russia in 2026

Politics 08/17/2026, 12:35
🏰 **The Kremlin's Gilded Cage**: How overthrown dictators live in Russia in 2026 Bashar Assad in Rublyovka: plays games and studies ophthalmology, but remains silent due to Kremlin pressure. 🇷🇺🚫🗣️ Luxurious life funded by millions transferred abroad and total dependence on special services. 🕵️‍♂️💰 Ukrainian special services continue the liquidation of traitors even on Russian territory. 🇺🇦🔫 #Politics #Russia #Assad #Yanukovych #SpecialServices
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Russian military personnel preparing a high-speed drone to bypass Ukrainian air defenses

Jet Escalation: Russia Switches to High-Speed Drones to Break Ukrainian Air Defense

Politics 08/17/2026, 12:06
🚀 **Jet Escalation**: Russia switches to high-speed drones In August 2026, the tactics of Russian strikes are changing. Moscow is increasing the use of jet "Geran" drones and "Banderoles" drone-missiles to break Ukrainian air defense. 🔹 **Why this is dangerous**: High speed reduces the time for interception. Classic "Shaheds" are becoming less effective. 🔹 **Russia's problems**: Complexity of engine production and dependence on Chinese supplies. 🔹 **Experts**: The term "jet drone" is blurring; new models are approaching cruise missiles. #Ukraine #AirDefense #Geran #Banderoles #War2026
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Homemade pickled tomatoes according to the Bessarabian recipe in glass jars with herbs and onions

Bessarabian Secret: How to Make Perfect Pickled Tomatoes That Last Until Spring

Culture 08/17/2026, 11:21
🍅 Bessarabian secret to perfect tomatoes! Culinary expert Tatyana Shlihtenko shares a recipe that guarantees the preservation of your supplies until spring. What's the trick? ✅ Slicing "plum" tomatoes into wedges. ✅ A secret layer of onions and spices at the bottom. ✅ Mandatory 15-minute sterilization. Your winter supplies will be perfect! 🥘 #recipes #preserving #bessarabia #tomatoes #cooking
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Shaikha Al Nuwais, UN Tourism Secretary-General, speaks at a meeting with Natalya Tabaka in Ukraine

Shaikha Al Nuwais' Visit to Ukraine: UN Tourism Identifies Key Drivers for Industry Recovery

Politics 08/17/2026, 11:16
🇺🇦 UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais visited Ukraine for the first time in 10 years. 📅 On August 15, 2026, the future of tourism after the war was discussed in Kyiv. 🏥 Main drivers of recovery: medical tourism and the IT sector. 📊 Pre-war indicators: 13 million tourists and 3-4% of GDP. 🤝 The UN calls for uniting the efforts of the state and business to return to the global market.
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Former Ukrainian Minister of Justice Serhiy Holovaty gestures during an interview, discussing Ukraine's survival during Kuchma's era and isolation by the Kremlin.

"Thawed the Permafrost": Former Justice Minister Serhiy Holovaty on how Ukraine survived the Kuchma era and how the Kremlin isolated the country

Politics 08/17/2026, 09:07
🇺🇦 **35 Years of Independence: How Ukraine Survived the Kuchma Era** Former Justice Minister Serhiy Holovaty, one of the "fathers" of the 1996 Constitution, gave an exclusive interview to RBC-Ukraine as part of a special project for the anniversary of Independence. 🔹 **The Kuchma Era:** Holovaty calls it not a dictatorship, but an autocracy with checks that saved the country from a Soviet dead end. 🔹 **Economic Miracle:** Thanks to the institute of decrees, the government was able to "break the permafrost" of the Soviet economy and introduce the hryvnia. 🔹 **Constitutional Agreement:** The 1995 document, sewn with surgical instruments, became a "mini-constitution" and opened the way for Ukraine to join the Council of Europe. 🔹 **The Shadow of the Kremlin:** The "cassette scandal" and the Gongadze case, according to the expert, became a special operation to isolate Ukraine from the West. 📌 Read the full analysis in our special project "Ukraine: 35 Years of Independence".
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David Arakhamia, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, in contemplation: key figure in negotiations and parliamentary management under President Zelenskyy

Shadow Architect: How David Arakhamia Became Zelenskyy's Chief Negotiator and Parliament 'Director'

Politics 08/17/2026, 08:48
🇺🇦 **Shadow Architect of Power: Who is David Arakhamia in 2026?** RBC-Ukraine has revealed details about the role of the head of the 'Servant of the People' faction, who has become the unofficial 'parliament director' and Zelenskyy's chief negotiator. 🔹 **Personnel Policy:** Unlike Yermak, Arakhamia dispersed responsibility but secured the appointment of 'his own' ministers (Kim, Bezgin, Butenko). 🔹 **Future of the Rada:** Preparing a coalition of 'Zelenskyy Bloc' + 'Budanov Bloc' in case of losing the majority. 🔹 **Diplomacy:** Engages in 'real' diplomacy without notes; his powers are broader than those of the former Head of the President's Office. 📉 **Conclusion:** Arakhamia is a key figure in domestic policy and negotiations, whose influence is growing against the backdrop of the 'old army' crisis. #Ukraine #Politics #Arakhamia #Zelenskyy #ServantOfThePeople
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Freshly baked homemade lavash on a wooden board, rolled into cylinders and stacked — an example of perfect skillet-made flatbread

The Secret of Perfect Lavash: Why Homemade Flatbread on a Pan Beats Store-Bought

Culture 08/17/2026, 07:54
🥙 Forget about tearing store-bought lavash! The secret to perfect elasticity lies in hot water and a frying pan. Blogger Vika Yavorska shared a recipe that will save your culinary plans. The lavash turns out soft, does not go stale, and holds the filling perfectly. 🔥 Hot water + flour + oil = magic. 🔥 Thin rolling is the key to success. 🔥 A damp towel preserves softness. Cook at home, freeze, and enjoy! #recipes #lavash #cooking #Styler
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Iranian missiles on public display in Tehran: showcasing military potential amid tensions with the US

Iran Prepares for the 'Great War': Tehran Ignores US Ceasefire and Ramps Up Military Potential

Politics 08/17/2026, 07:49
🚨 Iran ignores ceasefire with the US: Tehran prepares for the 'Great War'. Despite the signing of a memorandum in June, Iran considers it a trick by the US and Israel. Total mobilization is underway in the country: the IRGC is taking control of the army, missile production is increasing, and the conflict is expanding to the Red Sea. Analysts warn: the main war has not yet begun. Donald Trump has been stumped by Tehran's hardline stance. #Iran #USA #War #Trump #Geopolitics
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Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un engaged in conversation against a backdrop of steps, symbolizing diplomatic dialogue between the US and North Korea amid reduced military exercises with South Korea

Trump cuts military exercises with South Korea: 'Friendship' with Kim Jong Un vs. alliance

Politics 08/17/2026, 06:07
🇺🇸 Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing "friendship" with Kim Jong Un. 🇰🇵 The US President called the exercises a "hostile signal" and too expensive. The decision has raised questions in Seoul, where provocations on the border were recently recorded. 🇰🇷 #Trump #DPRK #MilitaryExercises #Politics
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Launch of Ukrainian missile 'Flamingo' on the front line in 2026: observers record a powerful explosion and fiery trail in the night sky

«Flamingo» on the Frontline: How Ukraine Changed Its Strike Strategy Against Russia in 2026

Politics 08/17/2026, 06:02
🚀 Ukraine has doubled the number of «Flamingo» missile strikes against the RF over six months. Summer 2026 became a period of active use of this weapon: 57 missiles were shot down, but 4 strikes reached their targets. Factories in Samara, Kirov, and Volgograd were hit. The strategy is changing: «Flamingo» is becoming the main weapon for strikes on deep rear areas.
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