Yuri Smirnov's Blog (103)

At the end of July president Vladimir Putin said the country's coronavirus outbreak had stabilized. It gives hope that the lockdown restrictions will be lifted soon and Russia will open the borders for the foreigners. It means that our September dolmen tour (Vedic Russia retreat) can still take place this year (September 19th to 28th).

So once again, we invite you to see mysterious dolmens, enjoy the festival of…

My dear friends,

Following up on the news about Russia, we reveal some essential tips for acquiring land in Russia: https://ecominded.net/buy-land-russia This article will be especially interesting for sustainable living enthusiasts inspired by Anastasia's vision from the Ringing Cedars of Russia book series, who want to relocate to Russia and create their Kin's…

1. Breaking news: Russian Government creates a program for obtaining free land in the Russian Federation, similar to the "Far East Hectare": https://ecominded.net/land-giveaway-russia

It will allow one to register ownership of land plots remotely, without…

Please check and support the project of greenhouse that requires no heat in winter and will never overheat in summer:

Truly Passive Greenhouse…

My Russian friend and inventor developed an Off-The-Water-Grid eco dome home with it’s own:

* custom gutter for RAIN WATER HARVESTING

* micro bio char treatment plant for RAIN…

Whereas some Russians still choose to move abroad, in recent times more foreigners from the USA, UK, Europe and Asia are deciding to relocate to Russia. Please watch this video to find out WHY…

Here we have something special for everyone - please click on the inks below:  



For organic gardeners: we are sharing our own experience in no dig (no till) sustainable organic gardening: planting tomatoes in a natural easy way: …

Sharing our own experience in no dig sustainable organic gardening: planting tomatoes in a natural easy way: https://ecominded.net/no-dig-gardening (video available) - please share if you like it.…

If you got sick of being quarantined, look at it as a great opportunity for self-development, self-improvement, self-education. There are lots of self-learninng trainings and courses on different topics and we are happy to offer you some of them: https://ecominded.net/lockdown_benefits - share with…

These 8 DVDs show you all about rocket mass heaters and wood burning stoves: different types, the benefits, how to make and how to use them: https://permies.com/wiki/63928f301…

1. Check this new permaculture book by Paul Wheaton and Shawn Klassen-Koop: "Building a Better World in Your Backyard Instead of Being Angry at Bad Guys" - https://permies.com/t/112519f301 - ebook, audiobook and physical book are available.

It takes a look at some of the things that the average person can do, like really saving energy, growing gobs of food…

Great news for organic gardeners, sustainable living practitioners and permaculturists.

Learn about an innovative bio-fertilizer Baikal EM1, that consists of lactic acid bacteria,…

Breaking news about new pandemic - I am sharing an article with important message from Russia to the Global Community and WHO: The number of healthy people is growing rapidly around the world: https://ecominded.net/health-virus-hits-the-earth - please read and share it as much as possible! :)…

Hand-forged axes etched with Slavic signs: https://ecominded.net/handcrafts/hand-forged-axe - could be a cute decorative object in your home or handy tool!…

My dear friends,

After 13 years of research and experimentation my Russian inventor friend prototyped and developed an off-the-water-grid eco system and recorded entire process into a series of video lessons: https://ou369.isrefer.com/go/watersustainability/yury/

In Alosha’s online video training you'll…

For the last 2 years Facebook blocked and permanently disabled hundrends of thousands accounts of the users from Russia. Of course some users from other countries including the USA also experience similar problems. But the number of Russian disabled accounts goes far beyond any reasonable numbers. That sounds more like targeted actions aiming to kick out as many Russian accounts as possible.

Find more details in my new…

Sepp Holzer is one of my favorite permaculturists. In his recent book, Desert or Paradise on two pages Sepp recommends the Fokin hoe (Russian flat-cutter or ploskorez Fokina). Vladimir Fokin is the name of the inventor of this tool. It does not look like much, but the great Sepp Holzer says it saves him loads of time, Please watch this video to see it in use: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVct-bWc28M For…

1. Get ready for Spring: order heirloom organic non-gmo seeds from Russian family homesteads (Kins domains) located in remote, non-poluted areas: https://ecominded.net/heirloom-seeds

* Apply coupon codes to get 10 to 50% discount: https://ecominded.net/coupon

2. Essential for…

Attention organic gardeners, eco farmers and beekeepers: Effective Microorganisms notably increase bee colonies productivity, as proved by my friend, beekeeper from Serbia: https://ecominded.net/bacteria-help-bees - please share his article with your friends!…

My dear friends,

Politics is neither my strongest suit nor it is my interest usually. I would better talk on sustainability, living in harmony with nature and similar topics.

But this time I could not refrain to share my personal view about Putin's address 2020.

I believe that all of us are living through a truelly historical moment…