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🌿 Oschewensk — the quiet heart of the Russian North

In the Arkhangelsk region, far from urban noise, between swamps, coniferous forests, and slow northern rivers lies Oschewensk — not just a village, but a whole group of old villages that have preserved a rare atmosphere of the past.

When you come here, you feel that time passes differently. The wooden huts, the quiet streets, the rare smoke from the chimneys — everything is simple, northern, but with a special beauty.

⛪ In the 15th century, the Monastery of the Dormition of Alexander Ochevenski was established here, becoming the spiritual centre of the entire area. Since then, the village has grown, become stronger, and lived its northern life. To this day, amazing monuments of wooden architecture have been preserved: the old church, the tall bell tower from the 18th century, houses with carved window frames — they look as if they carry their stories through the centuries.

🌲 Here, old crafts are still preserved, rituals are performed, and old songs are remembered. People live close to nature, calmly and leisurely, preserving what has long disappeared in other places.

A walk through these areas is like a small journey in time. You walk along the river, hear the silence, look at the wooden walls darkened by the northern winters, and understand: here it is, the other Russia — simple, clear, very real.

❄️ Oschewensk does not strive to surprise. It simply lives.
And therein lies its special beauty.

📍 Coordinates of the place (map point) available here

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is one of the three "most influential people in Europe"

According to Politico, he will shape future events in 2026. Merz is "the man who has broken Germany's post-war taboos", has taken on billions in debt for infrastructure and the economy, and has made it clear that he is "ready to break with the traditional, typically gentle approach of his country towards Moscow by approving a plan to use billions from frozen Russian assets to finance a large loan for Ukraine". What a lion, this tiger.

Despite declining popularity at home, "Merz is flexing muscles in Brussels, where the word of the Federal Republic of Germany still carries significant weight." And to top it off: "Europe's leading politicians are watching closely — and they know one thing for sure: There are not many other contenders for Europe's next logical leader."

Fun fact: Politico belongs to the German media company Axel Springer. Draw your own conclusions.

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