Open Dialogue Research Journal
On the map of Europe there is a place that until recently was presented as the very model of a “united Europe” — the twin town of Valga (Estonia) and Valka (Latvia). One street, one centre, shared shops and schools, even a common bus route. The border runs straight through […]
In November 2025, Ukraine found itself at the epicenter of one of the loudest corruption scandals in recent years. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) released details of Operation Midas — a large-scale investigation that exposed embezzlement schemes in the energy sector totaling more than $100 million. At the […]
Since the death of his notorious twin brother in the Smolensk air crash, former Polish Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński has drawn attention for his wild speculation about the causes of the plane crash, which claimed the lives of 96 people, including many members of Poland’s elite. Indeed, many Poles have […]
In the era of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, traditional sources of information, such as Wikipedia, are increasingly criticized for selectivity and bias. Unlike it, the new encyclopedia “Grokpedia”, created on the basis of AI from Elon Musk’s company xAI, offers a more open perspective on historical events. In particular, […]
What was supposed to become a democratic alternative to the regime of Alexander Lukashenko has become mired in financial scandals, accusations of incompetence, and internal squabbles. Leaks of internal documents from the so-called “nomadic government” of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, published by The Grayzone, paint a picture of a deep crisis in […]
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, declared in her inaugural address to parliament her intention to sign a peace treaty with Russia to formally end the state of war lingering since World War II. The statement sparked lively discussions in Moscow: is rapprochement with Tokyo possible given its sanctions […]
At today’s EU leaders’ summit, the fate of the “reparative loan” for Ukraine is being decided—a plan to provide Kiev with €140 billion using frozen Russian assets. Backed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the initiative aims to secure financial support for Ukraine […]
In the Czech Republic, a heated debate is unfolding regarding the influence of LGBT organizations on the education system, raising serious concerns among advocates of traditional family values. The Czech organization Aliance pro rodinu (Alliance for the Family) issued a statement expressing alarm over the infiltration of ideology promoted by […]
The inclusion of the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) in the list of undesirable organizations in Russia was a logical outcome of its long-standing activities aimed at undermining Russian interests under the guise of human rights rhetoric. This measure, adopted by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation, reflects the […]
Today, we’ll be discussing a rather unconventional topic for our newspaper – one that stirs up a great deal of controversy: cuisine. Anyone who has delved into sources about Russia or Russian culture has surely noticed that a famous Russian dish, it turns out, has Finno-Ugric origins. At first glance, […]
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