FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 12 - The Untold Story

Russia says West, unlike China, 'shoot themselves in the head' over Ukraine

Russia said on Wednesday that the West had "shot itself in the head" by trying to limit energy imports from the oil and gas fields of Siberia due to the Ukraine conflict, in sharp contrast to China which has increased deliveries of energy.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022

Alexander Govor: The Siberian billionaire behind the ‘Russian McDonald’s’

First 15 branches of Vkusno i Tochka open in Moscow, without McNuggets or McFlurrys, after American fast-food giant boycotts country over war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Alexander Govor: The Siberian billionaire behind the ‘Russian McDonald’s’

First 15 branches of Vkusno i Tochka open in Moscow, without McNuggets or McFlurrys, after American fast-food giant boycotts country over war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

McDonald's Exits Russia - Read The Latest Update

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with its existing licensee Alexander Govor to sell its Russian business. The financial terms were not disclosed. Under this agreement, Govor will acquire McDonald's restaurant portfolio and operate the restaurants under a new brand. Govor has served as a McDonald's licensee since…

Benzinga · May 19, 2022

A fossil tooth places enigmatic ancient humans in Southeast Asia

What do a finger bone and some teeth found in the frigid Denisova Cave in Siberia’s Altai mountains have in common with fossils from the balmy hills of tropical northern Laos?

The Conversation · May 17, 2022

Why the world has a lot to learn about conservation – and trust – from Indigenous societies

Twenty-five years ago, when I was a young anthropologist working in northern Siberia, the Indigenous hunters, fishers and trappers I lived with would often stop and solemnly offer something to the tundra. It was usually small, such as coins, buttons or unlit matches. But it was considered essential. Before departing…

The Conversation · May 12, 2022

Putin demands action on Siberia forest fires threatening lives and economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin told regional officials on Tuesday to deal with forest fires in Siberia and said there could be no repeat of last year's fire season, the worst on record.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

How a volcanic bombardment in ancient Australia led to the world's greatest climate catastrophe

Some 252 million years ago the world was going through a tumultuous period of rapid global warming.

The Conversation · May 9, 2022

Fires kill at least 8 people in Siberia as high winds hamper rescue

At least eight people died in Siberia on Saturday as fires ripped through hundreds of buildings in several villages, with high winds hampering efforts to extinguish the blazes.

Reuters · May 7, 2022

Several dead after deadly blazes in Russia’s Siberia

At least eight people died in Siberia on Saturday as fires ripped through hundreds of buildings in several villages, with high winds hampering efforts to extinguish the blazes.

France 24 · May 7, 2022