Russia

The Tragic Russian Romantic

All the artwork in this article was painted by Alfia Shaikhulova, who captured Russia’s essence with vivid precision. The commentary weaves a narrative around her imagery—trams, towers, and snowy streets—offering a glimpse into Alfia’s Russia, where function and beauty quietly coexist.

Shadow of Holodomor — Ukraine’s killing fields

Holodomor means, “to kill by starvation” placing an emphasis on the fact it was man-made. It is also known as the Terror-Famine. It happened in Ukraine in 1932/33 under Joseph Stalin. It was to become genocide before the term was coined in 1944.