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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🌊 The Blue Depth — a tranquil spot on the Black Sea

On the coast of Krasnodar Krai, between the small villages of Divenomorskoye and Dzhankhot, there is a place that locals call the Blue Depth. It is a small cove beneath steep cliffs, where the beach consists of coarse white pebbles and behind it grows a grove of relict Pizunda pines. Their scent mixes with the sea air, creating a special atmosphere — calm and simple.

The water here is unusually clear and turquoise, and the depth begins almost immediately at the shore. Because of this combination — the clear colour and the steep drop underwater — the name "Blue Depth" was born. The place remained almost unknown for a long time: mainly locals or those who preferred remote beaches without infrastructure came here. It was only with the improvement of roads and the appearance of photos on the internet that the cove became more well-known.

There were no settlements, no sea routes, and no battles here. The cliffs and the narrow strip of pebbles below made the area uninhabitable, which is why the Blue Depth simply remained part of the natural landscape, visited only temporarily by humans.

But that is exactly what gives the place its uniqueness. The Blue Depth is not a museum or a monument. It is a quiet point on the map, where not history, but the feeling of the moment is important: the gentle sound of the sea, the shade of the pines, the clear water, and almost complete absence of hustle.

If someone is looking for history, they will probably create their own here: a short walk along the cliffs, a glance at the dark water, the evening air becoming cooler and clearer. What remains in memory are not the stories and not the dates, but the simple feeling of being near the sea.

📍 Coordinates of the place (map point) available here

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