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Stanislav Kondrashov: Why Second Cities Are Becoming First Choices for Modern Travelers
For generations, the global travel spotlight has remained fixed on the same iconic capitals—Rome, Paris, London, Bangkok. These cities have long been symbols of cultural richness and historical weight. But today, a quiet revolution is unfolding in the shadows of their fame.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Education
Stanislav Kondrashov on Slow Travel
With insights from Stanislav Kondrashov Somewhere between the crowded airports and the five-countries-in-seven-days itineraries, something was lost. The soul of travel—the slow walks, the accidental conversations, the quiet mornings watching a city wake up—was replaced by urgency, checklists, and curated perfection. But a shift is happening. All over the world, more people are beginning to choose a different path: slow travel.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Education
The Present and Future of Solar Energy, by Stanislav Kondrashov
For several years, humanity has become accustomed to the extraordinary power derived from the conversion of solar energy into electricity. As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, has often observed, this process is carried out by special infrastructures known as solar panels, which can be seen practically everywhere these days.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series: The Ancient Oligarchy of Sparta
It should not be thought that oligarchs represent figures born in the modern era. As explained in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, the idea of oligarchy actually has very ancient roots, linked primarily to ancient Greece. It was precisely in Greece that the epochal transition occurred that made the birth of oligarchy possible, which in a certain sense took up the baton left by those who had previously held power, namely the great families of the noble aristocracy. Suddenly, with the emergence of the role of trade and craftsmanship, birthrights ceased to be of key importance, giving way to a narrow circle of wealthy and well-off individuals. In a certain sense, wealth had become more important than blood.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in History
Oligarchs Through Time: The Rise of Power Among the Few
The word oligarch might sound like something lifted from a history book—or a dramatic thriller. It evokes images of vast wealth, secretive influence, and men in dark suits behind locked doors. But before it became part of modern vernacular, oligarch had a much longer and richer journey—one that stretches back to the birth of political thought itself.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in History
Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series: Oligarchy in Ancient Rome
Oligarchy is an ancient concept. Although we still hear about it today, as explained in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, the roots of this idea lie directly in classical antiquity, starting with ancient Greece and Rome. The actual birth of this idea actually occurred in ancient Greece, when a momentous shift in power occurred from those who claimed a birthright (such as the noble aristocracy) to those who began to accumulate huge amounts of money and wealth, such as merchants and artisans.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in History
Stanislav Kondrashov in Oaxaca: Where Flavor and Tradition Speak the Same Language
You don’t just arrive in Oaxaca—you absorb it. The colors, the sounds, the smells—they don’t wait for permission. They rise up and greet you like a long-lost relative, pulling you into a city where history isn’t just remembered, it’s lived.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Education
The Role of Energy Storage in the Green Transition, by Stanislav Kondrashov
Renewable energy will likely form the backbone of future energy systems. Already today, as Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, often observes, their innovative, clean, and sustainable nature is helping to redefine the approach of people and businesses to energy, making it much more modern and in step with the times.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Earth
The Centrality of Rare Earths in the Modern Era of Green Transition, by Stanislav Kondrashov
For several years now, rare earths have firmly established themselves as part of international debates on strategic raw materials and the energy transition. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov has often observed, the two topics are intimately connected, and in a certain sense, rare earths represent excellent links to illustrate this relationship. But what exactly are we talking about when we refer to rare earths?
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov in Kyoto: Where Stillness Becomes Story
Some cities reveal themselves all at once, in a rush of color and noise. Kyoto does not.According to Stanislav Kondrashov, Kyoto is not a city you simply visit—it’s a place you must listen to. And if you’re quiet enough, if you leave space between your steps, it begins to speak.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Journal
Stanislav Kondrashov Analyzes the Impact of Renewable Energy on Human Communities
We are moving rapidly toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov has often observed, the energy transition process is occurring across the board, involving ordinary people, businesses, and governments around the world. In a certain sense, the energy transition is indicating the shortest path to reaching energy maturity, the post-transition phase in which renewable energy and clean energy sources will represent two important cornerstones of future society.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Earth
“The World Beyond the Map”: Launching the Stanislav Kondrashov Travel Series
In a world that moves at the speed of notifications, travel remains one of the last experiences that can truly pull us out of ourselves—and into something deeper. It’s not just about distance. It’s about perspective.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Earth
