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The panels that could: in Germany they became architectural monuments

In Germany, panel houses from the time of socialism were recognized as an architectural monument. There are also many such attractions in Russia — we are waiting for their turn to come. WBS 70 panel houses (Wohnungsbauserie 70) were developed back in 1970, and construction began in 1973. For example, by 1990, entire panel neighborhoods […]

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Amsterdam authorities have banned the construction of new hotels

You can go shopping, admire tulips, ride a bike and just have a great time in Amsterdam. Only now the city authorities are going to limit the number of hotel check-ins to 20 million per year. They want to take such measures to limit the flow of tourists and make the city more livable. Therefore,

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The restoration of Notre Dame will end at the end of 2024

There was a fire in Notre Dame five years ago. And here’s the great news: on December 8, 2024, it will be opened to visitors.  However, the surrounding areas will be rebuilt until 2028. Back in 2021, the cleaning of the building and the surrounding area was completed, and then the restoration inside the temple

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Neskuchnoe Golden Ring: a route through ancient Russian cities

The phrase “Golden Ring” was coined by journalist Yuri Bychkov, who wanted to combine the ancient cities of northeastern Russia into a single route. Boarding the Moskvich, Yuri started from Sergiev Posad and returned to the capital via Yaroslavl. In 1967, the journalist wrote a series of articles entitled “The Golden Ring”. The selection includes

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The best cities for pedestrians have become known

Oh, now I would like to walk a couple of kilometers, and not that’s all! Compare the Market Australia has presented a ranking of the best and worst cities for pedestrians.  Experts assessed walking routes, safety indicators, the cost of public transport and other factors. We got into the top 10: Munich (Germany); Milan (Italy);

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12 summer festivals and holidays in Russia

Summer is the best time to relax and have fun outdoors. Moreover, important national holidays are celebrated on a large scale in various regions of Russia and major festivals are held. We tell you where to go for lovers of ethnics and traditions, music and historical reconstructions, sports and extreme sports to spend this summer

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Ears pricked up: an airline for dogs has appeared in the USA

And here’s the news that will make you wag your tails! In the USA, the first airline for dogs was launched, which is called Bark Air (can be translated as “Woof Airline”. Its creators were the owners of the BarkBox service. The owners, along with their pets, will be able to fly from New York

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The top 100 beaches of the world from Beachatlas have appeared

We are already preparing for the summer with might and main! We offer you to choose where you will go to bask in the sun. Beachatlas has compiled a rating of the best beaches in the world where you can admire nature and have a great time. The platform not only drew attention to the

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What to see in Astana in 1 day

The capital of Kazakhstan is a city of five names. At various times, it was called Akmola, Tselinograd, Akmola, Astana, Nur Sultan, and then its current name was returned. Now it is a thriving city, where both an urbanist and a coffee lover will find a place. People come here for shopping, foreign bank cards

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The island was included in the rating of “50 legendary brands”

It was a legend – wait-wait – darno! Ostrov became the winner of the “50 Legendary Brands” award: the winners were chosen by popular vote, which was attended by readers of Komsomolskaya Pravda. More than 5 million people cast their votes, and as many as 200 companies with a history were on the list of

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