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27 Sept 202353K
Cultural significance of the Nine Arch Bridge
The cultural and historical significance of the Nine Arch Bridge for Sri Lanka.
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Island stories
Stories, observations and notes about life in Sri Lanka.
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27 Sept 202353K
The origins of Sigiriya
The historical and mythological versions of the origins of Sigiriya.
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5 Dec 202335K
Geoffrey Bawa's Architecture
The significance of Lunuganga as one of Sri Lanka's most important architectural sites.
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5 Dec 202335K
Tsunami Museum
The memorial complex and the story of the railway disaster during the tsunami.
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19 Dec 202456K
The Dutch fort in Kalpitiya
The history of the colonial-era fort and the conditions for visiting it.
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10 Feb 2023136K
Stories of the island
The history of Galle, its colonial eras, and the UNESCO fort.
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26 Apr 202357K
Nikola's story
Nikola's story and the reasons for moving to the east coast of Sri Lanka.
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9 Aug 202315K
Why local cafés are still called "hotels"
Why local cafés are still called "hotels", dating back to the British colonial era.
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1 Jun 2026
Contest Results: 6,000 Stars Paid to Authors Over Four Weeks
Ostrov's four-week author contest concluded with 6,000 stars paid out; Boris Velichko's post on how Sri Lankans find brides was voted the best overall.
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29 May 2026
Sri Lanka Handsome Men Review by Anya Mumi
Ostrov shares a link to Anya Mumi's review of Sri Lanka's handsome men published on her channel.
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29 May 2026
Morning Audio Meeting: Discuss News and Earn Stars
Regular morning audio meeting for Ostrov subscribers in the comments, with stars awarded for the first comment, most active participant, and the comment with the most reactions.
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27 May 2026
Morning Audio Meeting in the Comments
Announcement of the morning audio meeting for Ostrov subscribers in the comments.
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26 May 2026
104 Subscriptions to Ostrov Voices Podcasts
A brief note announcing 104 subscriptions to the Ostrov Voices podcast archive.
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25 May 2026
Contest Winner: Boris Velichko on Sri Lankan Grooms
Boris Velichko won the Ostrov author contest with his post on how Sri Lankans find brides; a total of 4,500 stars have been paid out to authors over four weeks.
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25 May 2026
Author Contest Final: 4 Posts Compete for 1500 Stars
Four posts — on marriage, the rupee, salmon, and tropical real estate — compete in Ostrov's author contest final, with the top three by reactions sharing the prize.
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25 May 2026
Another Contest Post: Vote with Reactions
Announcement of another contest post with weekly results at noon Sri Lanka time; readers are asked to vote for their favourite authors with reactions.
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24 May 2026
Our Girls Won Gold at the Year's Top Padel Tournament
Nastya and Alika returned from the capital with first place at the year's top padel tournament.
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24 May 2026
Launch of Y: sri lanka Media Encyclopedia
The Ostrov channel and developer Get Y have launched the first media encyclopedia about Sri Lanka; authors have already received assignments due 30 May.
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23 May 2026
Impromptu Breakfast and Y: sri lanka Project Announcement
The author hosted an impromptu breakfast and announced the Y: sri lanka project.
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22 May 2026
We Know the Secret Spot — Message Us
The editorial team hints they know a secret location mentioned in another post and invites direct messages.
Open source021
22 May 2026
Happy Birthday Artem Kardash, Founder of Ostrov
The Ostrov editorial team congratulates channel founder Artem Kardash on his birthday and invites everyone he has ever photographed to comment.
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21 May 2026
Birthday with Kiribath: Sri Lankan and Russian Perspectives
A personal account of celebrating a birthday with Russian friends in Sri Lanka, where the local kiribath tradition met the Russian custom of ending a celebration with cake.
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18 May 2026
Ostrov Author Contest Results: Alice Leads with 41 Reactions
The weekly Ostrov author contest concluded with the 1500-star prize split among three authors, @aliceinsriwonderland taking first place with 41 reactions.
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17 May 2026
Ostrov Video Content: 12 Questions on Three Topics
The editorial team published 12 questions for upcoming video content on the viewer-chosen topics of visas, real estate, and lesser-known Sri Lanka.
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16 May 2026
Ostrov Author Contest Grows 2.5x in Participants
The number of authors in Ostrov's weekly contest with a 1500-star prize grew from three to seven participants.
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16 May 2026
Astrological Forecast for the New Moon from Ostrov
A personal astrological take on May's new moon in Sri Lanka, saying the energy calls for accumulation, strengthening, and grounding rather than impulsive change.
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14 May 2026
Trip to Hantana: sauna, meditation, and sunrises
The author describes a trip with friends to the Hantana mountain area: hikes, sunrise watching, sauna, and meditation — and plans to return.
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13 May 2026
Week two results of the Ostrov author contest
The Ostrov channel reports that four more authors applied in the contest's second week and invites all Sri Lanka channel authors to participate and earn stars.
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12 May 2026
Ostrov's new video content team polls its audience
The newly formed video content team of the Ostrov channel reaches out to subscribers with a question (text is incomplete).
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11 May 2026
Breakdown in the jungle, duct-tape repair, and a found puppy
A real story from the Sri Lankan jungle: the car broke down at night in the wilderness, was fixed with improvised means, and a tick-covered puppy emerged from the bushes and now travels with the team.
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11 May 2026
First Ostrov author contest winners received their stars
The Ostrov channel distributed the first 1,500 stars among three weekly winning authors: Ottlenki Ostrova for the Maya post, Nadya Sakhno's Living Room, and Kardash for the grandfather post.
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9 May 2026
Ostrov contest author rankings for the first week
The Ostrov channel publishes the interim author rankings by reactions and stars in the ongoing contest among Sri Lanka Telegram channels.
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9 May 2026
Grandfather in the white-top black-bottom uniform in Ceylon half a century ago
The channel author found a photo of his grandfather — a military unit commander — with a baby elephant in 1970s Ceylon, wearing the same white-top black-bottom "uniform" as the author wears today.
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8 May 2026
Content contest for Sri Lanka Telegram channel authors
The Ostrov channel announces a stars prize pool contest for Sri Lanka channel authors: post with hashtags and a link to Ostrov and the best posts will be ranked.
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1 May 2026
Another person lured by beautiful Sri Lanka videos
A post with irony about people moving to Sri Lanka influenced by beautiful online videos (with a note that the referenced video turned out to be old).
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25 Apr 2026
Good morning from the Ostrov channel
The traditional morning greeting from the Ostrov channel.
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24 Apr 2026
Islanders' audio meeting on April 24
Morning audio meeting of island residents on April 24, 2026, with guest Artem Kardash joining from Kuala Lumpur.
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23 Apr 2026
Free subscriptions to Voice of the Island
The Ostrov channel is giving out 10 free subscriptions to Voice of the Island, where all broadcast recordings are stored.
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22 Apr 2026
Where to listen to Voice of the Island broadcast recordings
All NEWcomers broadcast recordings are stored in the Voice of the Island channel and available via paid subscription, stars, or free for the first ten subscribers.
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22 Apr 2026
Anton Nikiforov shares his account of Mango's disappearance
Traveler and author Anton Nikiforov shared his perspective on the story of Mango the dog's eight-day absence.
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21 Apr 2026
Farewell to Sasha in Ahangama
A farewell ceremony for Sasha will take place in Ahangama on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.
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20 Apr 2026
The story of Mango's disappearance and rescue
Details about how Mango the dog was lost and found are published in her own channel.
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20 Apr 2026
Mango launched her own Telegram channel
The dog Mango, known from the Ostrov channel, now has her own Telegram channel.
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20 Apr 2026
Dog Mango has been found, all is well
Happy news: dog Mango has been found; the owner thanks everyone for their help in the search.
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19 Apr 2026
Details emerge about morning accident involving Russian woman
New details emerged about the accident involving a Russian woman at a railway crossing in Ahangama.
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19 Apr 2026
Russian woman killed in Ahangama after collision with train
On April 19 in Ahangama, a Russian woman riding an e-bike collided with a train at a level crossing and died.
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17 Apr 2026
Sri Lankan director heads Moscow film festival jury
Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage heads the jury at the 48th Moscow International Film Festival.
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16 Apr 2026
Good morning with the track of the day
A brief morning greeting with a link to the track of the day and an invitation to the morning audio meeting in the comments.
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15 Apr 2026
Dog Mango still missing in Unawatuna
Update on missing dog Mango: last seen near the Grecha restaurant in Unawatuna, search continues.
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15 Apr 2026
NEWcomers broadcast with Yana Shakhnazarova is live
The NEWcomers live broadcast on Ostrov has begun — Yana Shakhnazarova joins Nadya Sakhno and Alisa Rassushina.
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15 Apr 2026
Important poll about the morning audio meeting
Announcement of an important subscriber poll about the Ostrov channel's morning audio meeting.
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15 Apr 2026
Morning audio meeting in the comments
A brief announcement of the morning audio meeting in the comments with listening instructions.
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14 Apr 2026
Happy New Year and upcoming broadcast announcements
New Year greetings, a call to boost the channel to level 10, and announcements of upcoming broadcasts including an update on the missing dog Mango.
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13 Apr 2026
Best Sri Lanka event announcements, new selection
Another post of the best event announcements from the Sri Lanka Announcements channel, reminding that publication is free.
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13 Apr 2026
NEWcomers broadcast with Yana Shakhnazarova on Wednesday
Announcement of the NEWcomers broadcast: Nadya Sakhno and Alisa Rassushina will host poet and journalist Yana Shakhnazarova.
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13 Apr 2026
Dog named Mango lost in Unawatuna
A dog named Mango with a distinctive spot on its back and a red collar has gone missing; the owner asks for any sightings to be reported.
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12 Apr 2026
Another greeting from NIKKI
Greetings passed along from NIKKI with a link to a post.
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12 Apr 2026
Greetings from Diana Sergeyevna
A short post passing along greetings from Diana Sergeyevna.
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10 Apr 2026
Invitation to personally address the editor on Saturday
The Ostrov editor invites subscribers to personally voice complaints about editorial policy on Saturday at Elaya resort in Unawatuna.
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10 Apr 2026
Morning audio meeting on the Island, April 10
The morning audio meeting on April 10, 2026, features a roll call, news, and astrologers' forecasts.
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9 Apr 2026
Morning meeting with quiz, April 9
The belated morning meeting on April 9 features a quiz — guess the city in the video clip and win 100 gifts.
Open source064
8 Apr 2026
Best Sri Lanka event announcements, new selection
Another selection of the best event announcements from Sri Lanka's dedicated announcements channel.
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8 Apr 2026
NEWcomers broadcast with zoologist Mikhail Berezhnoy
Zoologist Mikhail Berezhnoy joined Anton and Nadya Sakhno live on the Sakhno and newcomers broadcast.
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8 Apr 2026
Morning meeting April 8: Easter and zoologist on air
The morning audio meeting on April 8, 2026, covers Easter and kulich baking, followed by a live broadcast with zoologist Mikhail Berezhnoy.
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7 Apr 2026
Link to external post without comment
A short teaser post with a link to an external publication without explanation.
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7 Apr 2026
Update on newcomers broadcast format, new guest announced
Kristina Del is leaving the newcomers broadcast while Nadya Sakhno remains as host; zoologist Mikhail Berezhnoy will be the next guest.
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7 Apr 2026
Morning audio meeting on the Island, April 7
The morning audio meeting on April 7, 2026, includes a roll call, self-introductions, news, and a 500-star giveaway.
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6 Apr 2026
Announcement of a community sunset event in Sri Lanka
Announcement of a community sunset-watching event for island residents and guests.
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6 Apr 2026
Morning audio meeting on the Island, April 6
The morning audio meeting on April 6, 2026, features a roll call, news, astrology, and a 500-star giveaway.
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5 Apr 2026
Best event announcements from Sri Lanka
A selection of the best upcoming event announcements from the Sri Lanka Announcements channel.
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5 Apr 2026
No major news today, readers asked to share
The editorial team reports no major news and asks subscribers to share any information they may have.
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4 Apr 2026
Link to a photo of Earth from space
A short post linking to a photo of Earth from space as a reminder of what our planet looks like.
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4 Apr 2026
Morning audio meeting on the Island, April 4
The morning audio meeting on April 4, 2026, includes a roll call, discussion of a trip to Kandy, news, and a 500-star giveaway.
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3 Apr 2026
Announcement of breakfast casting at the Producer's House
A brief announcement of a breakfast casting event at the Producer's House, with details to follow.
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3 Apr 2026
Morning planning session on the Island, April 3
The morning audio meeting on April 3, 2026, features a broad agenda including news, weather, astrology, and a 500-star giveaway.
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2 Apr 2026
Giveaway of 500 stars among commenters
Announcement of a giveaway of 500 Telegram stars among participants in the next day's morning audio broadcast.
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2 Apr 2026
Morning audio broadcast on the Island, April 2
The Ostrov channel launches its morning audio broadcast on April 2, 2026, which ran until 11:30.
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1 Apr 2026
Sri Lanka announcements channel reaches 117 subscribers
The Sri Lanka Announcements channel has reached 117 subscribers and offers free event announcement postings.
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1 Apr 2026
System notification about removal from channel
An automated notification that a user has been removed from the channel.
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1 Apr 2026
Del, Sakhno and newcomers broadcast with Sergey Vasiliev
Sergey Vasiliev joined Kristina Del and Nadya Sakhno for a live broadcast, with the recording available via subscription link.
Open source083
1 Apr 2026
Morning audio broadcast on the Island, April 1
The Ostrov channel launches its morning audio broadcast on April 1, 2026, inviting listeners to join via comments.
Open source084
31 Mar 2026
Good morning: audio broadcast starting with news and weather
The channel launches another morning audio broadcast with news, weather, and cultural events, inviting the audience to join in.
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30 Mar 2026
Channel morning audio broadcast — join in
The channel runs a morning audio broadcast until 9am and invites listeners to participate by sending their own voice messages in the comments.
Open source086
29 Mar 2026
Best of Sri Lanka Announcements: submit your events
The channel invites event announcements to be sent to its DM; publication is free and the best events are shared with Ostrov.
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29 Mar 2026
Del and Sakhno show: guest is a writer, photographer, author of Ceylon book
Announcement of the 'Del, Sakhno and newcomersЫ' episode featuring Belarusian writer and photographer Sergey Vasilyev, who studied Sri Lanka for four years.
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28 Mar 2026
Good morning: starting the morning audio broadcast
The channel launches its morning audio broadcast and invites listeners to join via the first voice message in the comments.
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27 Mar 2026
Debut book about Sri Lanka's elephants sent to print
The author announces that his debut book about Sri Lanka's elephants has gone to print and previews a pre-order and donation campaign.
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27 Mar 2026
Good morning: testing a new comments format
The channel is testing a new morning audience engagement format through comments.
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25 Mar 2026
Legal Breakfast on visas tomorrow in Galle
Reminder about the Legal Breakfast on March 28 in Galle covering Digital Nomad and investor visa categories; registration via link.
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25 Mar 2026
Del and Sakhno live with Aleksey Krupnov
Announcement of a live broadcast of 'Del, Sakhno and newcomersЫ' featuring guest Aleksey Krupnov; a subscription to recordings is available.
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24 Mar 2026
Ostrov channel editorial team discusses content policy with readers
The Ostrov channel editorial team asks readers to comment on what they like or dislike about the content and what should be changed.
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24 Mar 2026
Best news from the contest — winner received 100 stars
The channel announces the contest winner: the reader who received the most reactions was awarded 100 stars.
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23 Mar 2026
Important news — link to the Sri Lanka Main channel
A short link post pointing to important news in the Sri Lanka Main channel without further description.
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23 Mar 2026
Contest: share news and win a prize
The channel invites readers to share recent news in the comments; the author of the most-reacted post wins 100 stars.
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22 Mar 2026
BaZi horoscope for the week of March 23–29
Weekly BaZi astrology forecast for Ostrov channel readers for the period of March 23–29.
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22 Mar 2026
Del and Sakhno show: guest is a political tech entrepreneur
Announcement of the 'Del, Sakhno and newcomersЫ' episode featuring Aleksey Krupnov, an entrepreneur with a background in political technology.
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20 Mar 2026
Ostrov channel podcasts available to subscribers
Ostrov channel subscribers have access to recordings of shows: newcomersЫ, Kardash Karandash, Vecher s Psihom, Ostrov Live, and others.
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20 Mar 2026
Invisible magic show in Galle cancelled — tickets refunded
The Exclusive Mystery Producer channel announced the cancellation of the 'Invisible' show at Jetwing Lighthouse in Galle and the refund of tickets.
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19 Mar 2026
Ostrov channel changes its reaction policy
The Ostrov channel opens access to all standard Telegram reactions, including unpopular ones, and offers the first eight commenters custom reactions.
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19 Mar 2026
Why readers don't like posts but readily share them
The author reflects on engagement stats: likes are rare because they only benefit the author, while reposts are common as they serve the reader's own interests.
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18 Mar 2026
Del and Sakhno live with Natalya Kibler
Announcement of a live broadcast of 'Del, Sakhno and newcomersЫ' featuring guest Natalya Kibler.
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16 Mar 2026
Del and Sakhno show: guest is a psychologist and sexologist
Announcement of the 'Del, Sakhno and newcomersЫ' episode featuring clinical psychologist and sexologist Natalya Kibler from St. Petersburg.
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15 Mar 2026
BaZi horoscope for the week of March 16–22
Weekly BaZi astrology forecast for Ostrov channel readers for the period of March 16–22.
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11 Mar 2026
Del and Sakhno live with Svetlana Kasatkina
Announcement of a live broadcast of 'Del, Sakhno and newcomersЫ' featuring guest Svetlana Kasatkina.
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8 Mar 2026
Del and Sakhno show: guest is an astrologer and yoga instructor
Announcement of the next episode of 'Del, Sakhno and newcomersЫ' featuring guest Svetlana Kasatkina — entrepreneur, astrologer, and Kundalini yoga instructor.
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8 Mar 2026
BaZi horoscope for the week of March 9–15
Weekly BaZi astrology forecast for Ostrov channel readers for the period of March 9–15.
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7 Mar 2026
Micro-magic show 'Invisible' in Galle on March 19
Announcement of a Russian-language micro-magic show 'Invisible' featuring card tricks and hypnosis at Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel in Galle.
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5 Mar 2026
Event announcement for March 8th by Fokin
Brief announcement that Fokin appears to be planning an event for March 8th.
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4 Mar 2026
Del, Sakhno and newcomersЫ live broadcast with guest
Announcement of a live broadcast of the show 'Del, Sakhno and newcomersЫ' featuring Irina Lapyt as a guest of Kristina Del and Nadya Sakhno.
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2 Mar 2026
Reminder: Subscribe to the Sri Lanka Chat
A reminder to subscribe to the Sri Lanka community Telegram chat.
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1 Mar 2026
Birthday Wishes to an Island Blogger
The editorial team congratulates the birthday boy and recommends subscribing to his author channel as the best gift.
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26 Feb 2026
A Sri Lanka Snapshot Through 10 Life Sketches
The author shares personal observations ranging from kingfishers and monkeys to surfing, Galle Fort and favourite club Lamana.
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25 Feb 2026
Islanders' Folder Now Has 23 Author Channels
The editorial team added Ani Mumiana's channel to the «Islanders» folder, bringing the total of Sri Lanka author channels to 23.
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25 Feb 2026
Stream Is Live: Best Question Wins Show Tickets
During the Del, Sakhno and Newcomers live stream, the author of the best question will receive two tickets to the INVISIBLE show.
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23 Feb 2026
The Island from an Unexpected Angle in Alisa's Channel
The editorial team shares a link to Alisa's Telegram channel offering an unexpected perspective on Sri Lanka.
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22 Feb 2026
Public Launch of Telegram Channel for the Invisible Show
The author creates a Telegram channel to promote Sasha's show and invites anyone wanting to learn Telegram marketing to follow along.
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20 Feb 2026
Ostrov Channel Is Looking for a Community Manager
The Ostrov channel announces a search for a community manager and shares a curated list of 22 islander author channels.
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18 Feb 2026
Del, Sakhno and Newcomers Live Stream Is On
Notification that the live stream has started, with an invitation to post questions in the comments.
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18 Feb 2026
Best Event Posters from Sri Lanka
The editorial team continues sharing the best event posters from the Sri Lanka announcements channel.
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14 Feb 2026
Radio Broadcast About a Sri Lanka Trip
Announcement of a radio broadcast on Silver.ru where hosts will share insights and tips from their Sri Lanka Good Story Camp trip.
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13 Feb 2026
Good Story Camp 10-Day Adventure Wrap-Up
The organisers wrapped up the 10-day Good Story Camp, thanking DJs and guests for creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
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12 Feb 2026
Event Posters from the Announcements Channel
The editorial team continues sharing favourite event posters from the Sri Lanka announcements channel.
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11 Feb 2026
Live Stream: Del, Sakhno and Newcomers
Announcement of a live broadcast of the «Del, Sakhno and Newcomers» show, inviting viewers to leave comments.
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11 Feb 2026
Link to the Ostrov Channel Chat
A post sharing the link to the Ostrov channel community chat.
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8 Feb 2026
Repost of Events from the Sri Lanka Announcements Channel
The Ostrov channel continues to repost current events from the 'Announcements Sri Lanka' channel.
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7 Feb 2026
Poll: What Color to Paint the New Jeep
A reader asks the community to help choose a color for a new jeep: fuchsia or sky blue.
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5 Feb 2026
Saturday Breakfast Meetup Announcement with Registration
The channel author announces the Saturday breakfast location and asks readers to register due to limited seats.
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5 Feb 2026
Repost of a Message from the Channel Chat
A repost link to a message from the main Sri Lanka channel chat.
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4 Feb 2026
Best Announcement by Reactions Goes to the Ostrov Channel
The 'Announcements Sri Lanka' channel publishes the top-reacted event announcement and reminds readers they can post their own for free.
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3 Feb 2026
Announcement of Super Guests for Next Broadcast
The channel teases subscribers, inviting them to guess tomorrow's broadcast guests before the official announcement and promising a reward of 150 stars.
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3 Feb 2026
Sri Lanka Announcements Channel Accepts Event Posts for Free
The 'Announcements Sri Lanka' channel publishes event, masterclass and meetup announcements for free, with the best reaching the main Ostrov channel.
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2 Feb 2026
Link to the Community Chat
A post sharing the link to the main Sri Lanka community chat on Telegram.
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1 Feb 2026
10 km Run in 35 Minutes — Fifth Place in Competition
A personal post: a reader ran 10 km in 35 minutes, finishing fifth and appreciating the race as a great experience after an off-season break.
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29 Jan 2026
Memories of the Channel's TON Day Party in Autumn 2024
The channel recalls the TON Day Party of Autumn 2024 ahead of the Saturday breakfast and invites readers to register for the Ahangama meetup.
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28 Jan 2026
Del, Sakhno and Newcomers Live Broadcast Now On Air
Announcement that the live broadcast of the show has started, with an invitation to ask questions in the comments.
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28 Jan 2026
Broadcast Host Flies to Russia While Guest Stays on the Island
A brief note: host Kristina has flown to Siberia, so the broadcast will be conducted from there, while guest Diana remains in Sri Lanka.
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27 Jan 2026
Memories of the Channel's TON BBQ Event in Summer 2024
Ahead of the Saturday breakfast, the channel recalls the summer TON BBQ 2024 event and invites subscribers to spot themselves in the video.
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26 Jan 2026
Memories of the Channel's TON Diner Event in Autumn 2023
Ahead of the Saturday breakfast, the channel recalls a past event — the TON Diner of Autumn 2023 — and invites readers to a meetup at On Set in Ahangama.
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23 Jan 2026
Link to the Ostrov Channel Chat
A post sharing the link to the Ostrov channel community chat.
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22 Jan 2026
Personal Ad: Looking for a Husband
A brief personal announcement from a channel reader looking for a husband.
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22 Jan 2026
Community Announcements Post for Channel Readers
The channel invites readers to post their announcements — parties, masterclasses, goods and services; the most-reacted post will be featured on the main channel.
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21 Jan 2026
Good Story Camp Event Schedule in Mirissa
Announcement of Good Story Camp events: a catamaran boat party, club nights with DJs, and the camp closing party from 21 to 24 January.
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20 Jan 2026
Cultural Navigator: Top 5 January Events on the Island
Architect and designer Nadia Sakhno mapped five major cultural events in Colombo and Galle for January, including the 'Silenced' exhibition and the Colomboscope festival.
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19 Jan 2026
Good Story Camp Event Schedule January 21–24
Schedule for the final week of Good Story Camp: Boat Party in Mirissa on January 21, Thursday party at Kicks, Sunset Session and Closing Party at Good Story Nirbana.
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19 Jan 2026
Wrestlers Meet on the Mat
An ultra-short post without context about wrestlers stepping onto the mat.
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19 Jan 2026
Question: What's the News?
A short question post 'What's the news?' with no additional content.
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18 Jan 2026
Post Asking for Comments
A short contentless post with just the word 'Comments?', inviting subscribers to engage in discussion.
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15 Jan 2026
Good Story Camp Opening Party at Sunset in Sticks Ahangama
On January 17 at 18:00 at Sticks Ahangama, Good Story Camp opens with DJs Popescu, Max Aplin B2B Gework and Sergey Sanchez; entrance fee is 3000 LKR.
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15 Jan 2026
Good Story Camp Kicks Off January 17 in Ahangama
Organizers announce the start of Good Story Camp on January 17 at Sticks Ahangama, featuring DJs Popescu, Sergey Sanchez, Max Aplin and other artists.
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15 Jan 2026
Interview About Organizing Good Story Camp on the Island
A short interview with Asya about the upcoming dance, music and sports Good Story Camp in Sri Lanka, with events held across various venues.
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15 Jan 2026
Jeep 'Orange Dragon' Ready to Launch for Rental
The author reports that the new jeep 'Orange Dragon' is in the final stretch, with last touches being completed before it launches as a rental vehicle.
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14 Jan 2026
Galle Literary Festival Cancelled, Art Trail to Go Ahead
The 19th Galle Literary Festival has been cancelled without explanation, but the Art Trail in Colombo and Galle will proceed as scheduled from January 16 to 25.
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12 Jan 2026
Channel Reactions Updated, Winners Awarded Stars
Channel reactions have been updated following the contest; four subscribers who suggested options each received 222 stars.
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10 Jan 2026
Channel Upgraded to Level 8: Choosing Custom Reactions
The channel reached level 8 thanks to subscriber boosts and launched a contest to select eight custom reactions with an 888-star prize pool.
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10 Jan 2026
Advertisement for English Tenses Masterclass
A promotional post inviting participants to an online masterclass 'English Tenses: From Chaos to Clarity in 2 Hours' for conversational English learners.
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7 Jan 2026
Contest for Best Questions for Del and Sakhno Guests
The channel announced a contest: authors of the three best questions for the broadcast guests will each receive 150 stars, with questions posted in comments.
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7 Jan 2026
Del and Sakhno Live: Ask Your Questions
Announcement of the start of the 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' live stream with a join link and an invitation to post questions in the comments.
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4 Jan 2026
Bollywood Produced a Remake of 'The Irony of Fate'
Bollywood released a remake of the Soviet classic 'The Irony of Fate,' relocating the plot to New York and Chicago with renamed Indian-style characters.
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3 Jan 2026
KASSETA Concert in Weligama on January 10
On January 10 at 20:00 at Surf's Up in Weligama, the band KASSETA performs live; tickets are limited and promo code OSTROV20 gives a 20% discount.
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1 Jan 2026
Obituary: Permanent Island Resident Irochka Has Passed Away
On December 31, Irochka, a permanent island resident, photographer and manager of Moments restaurant, died of fever; the channel extends condolences to her loved ones.
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31 Dec 2025
New Year Greetings from the Ostrov Channel
The channel congratulates subscribers on the New Year and invites them to make wishes in the comments, reminding that the Island helps make dreams come true.
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27 Dec 2025
AI-Generated Sri Lanka Trailer Based on Sergei Ostrovoy's Poetry
The team created a video trailer about Sri Lanka using several AI tools (ChatGPT, Suno, Veo 3.1 and others) based on the poetry of Sergei Ostrovoy.
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26 Dec 2025
Review of 2024 Christmas Brand Posters
The author selected 30 of the most interesting Christmas posters from 300 spotted among tracked accounts, sharing the selection in the post and comments.
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24 Dec 2025
New Live Stream by Del and Sakhno Announced
Announcement of a new live broadcast of the 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' show with a link to join and an invitation to ask questions.
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24 Dec 2025
Evening Events and Entertainment Announcements
A bulletin board post for party announcements, DJ sets, live music and other entertainment, where subscribers share in comments where to go in the evening.
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19 Dec 2025
Report from Kandy and Gampola After the Typhoon. Part 1
The channel released the first part of a report on the trip to Gampola and Kandy: the scale of destruction, cleaning a school, and visiting the region's main attractions.
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18 Dec 2025
Today's Birthday Celebrants: Maxim Makarov and Moments Restaurant
Birthday congratulations to today's celebrants: Maxim Makarov and Moments restaurant.
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17 Dec 2025
'Del, Sakhno' Broadcast — Ask Questions for Stars
The 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' broadcast is live; authors of the three best questions will receive 100 stars each from the Ostrov channel.
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15 Dec 2025
Report from Gampola: Cyclone Aftermath Cleanup
Channel correspondents joined teachers and alumni of Richmond College Galle in the cleanup of a flooded school in Gampola affected by typhoon Ditwa.
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14 Dec 2025
OSTROV Life on Air
A brief announcement that the OSTROV Life live stream is now on air.
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14 Dec 2025
Sunday OSTROV Live Broadcast Announcement
Weekly announcement of the live stream where regular hosts try to convince the skeptic Vitya Petrov to move to Sri Lanka.
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10 Dec 2025
Del and Sakhno on Air Again
A brief announcement of Kristina Del and Nadya Sakhno's broadcast with an invitation to ask questions in the comments.
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7 Dec 2025
Live Stream Starts in 17 Minutes
The channel announces that the live stream will begin in 17 minutes and shares the link to join.
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7 Dec 2025
Sunday OSTROV Live Stream Announcement
Weekly announcement of the Sunday live stream where hosts try to convince the skeptical Vitya Petrov to move to Sri Lanka.
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6 Dec 2025
Police Try to Revive an Electrocuted Heron
Sri Lanka police are attempting to resuscitate a heron that suffered an electric shock.
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3 Dec 2025
Del and Sakhno on Air
A brief announcement — Kristina Del and Nadya Sakhno are on air.
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3 Dec 2025
Channel Reactions Check
The channel asks subscribers to leave any reaction to check that the reaction system is working properly.
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2 Dec 2025
SHOT Channel Confused Sri Lanka with Indonesia
Commenters found that the SHOT channel may have posted a video from Indonesia instead of Sri Lanka — though this is unconfirmed.
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2 Dec 2025
Eyewitnesses Send Videos of the Situation on the Island
The channel urges subscribers in Sri Lanka to send videos of the current situation with their geolocation and time of recording.
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2 Dec 2025
SHOT Channel Spread Misinformation About Tangalle
The Ostrov channel refuted reports from the SHOT channel about problems in Tangalle: the southern tourist areas were not affected by the disaster.
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30 Nov 2025
Link to a Sri Lanka Telegram Channel
A post sharing a link to the Telegram channel sri_lanka_main without additional context.
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30 Nov 2025
Post for Questions to the Sunday Live Stream
The channel is collecting questions and topics from subscribers for discussion in the live stream.
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30 Nov 2025
Announcement of Sunday OSTROV Live Stream
Every Sunday, Artyom Kardash, Nastya Kinchina, and Max Makarov try to convince Vitya Petrov to move to Sri Lanka — live stream at 6 PM Moscow time.
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29 Nov 2025
Moments Restaurant Assembled Humanitarian Aid for Victims
The Moments restaurant team spent the morning assembling humanitarian packages with food and medicine, which were sent to areas affected by the floods.
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29 Nov 2025
Coordination of Aid for Disaster Victims
A brief update on the coordination of humanitarian aid for victims of the natural disaster in Sri Lanka.
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28 Nov 2025
Collecting Eyewitness Reports from the Island
The channel asks subscribers in Sri Lanka to share videos and their geolocation of the current situation in the comments.
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26 Nov 2025
What Interests You About the Island — Audience Poll
The channel invites subscribers to suggest topics for the Sunday live streams OSTROV live.
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25 Nov 2025
Upcoming Events Announcement from Nadia Sakhno's Lounge
A brief announcement of upcoming events at Nadia Sakhno's Lounge.
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24 Nov 2025
Moscow Bus Appears in Sri Lanka News
A funny observation: a news story about cashless bus payments in Sri Lanka used a photo of a Moscow Troika card and a Moscow bus.
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23 Nov 2025
Special Live Stream Guest: Sergei Fokin
Sergei Fokin will be the special guest on today's Ostrov channel live stream.
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23 Nov 2025
Sunday OSTROV Live Stream Announcement
Every Sunday, Artyom Kardash, Nastya Kinchina, and Max Makarov try to convince Vitya Petrov to come to the island — the live stream starts at 8:30 pm Sri Lanka time.
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20 Nov 2025
Zhenya's Birthday — the Island's Chief WTF News Curator
The channel congratulates Zhenya, curator of LankaWTFbot, on his birthday, celebrating his role in covering the island's unexpected events and wishing him low gravity and eternal summer.
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19 Nov 2025
Ostrov Live Stream Recording from 16 November
Recording of the Sunday live stream from 16 November: discussions on island healthcare, women's and men's breakfasts in Colombo, English Breakfast in Galle, and island news.
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19 Nov 2025
A Beautiful Morning as a Sign of a Good Day
The author shares a beautiful morning view, taking it as a sign of a positive and productive day ahead, and wishes everyone a great day.
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18 Nov 2025
Stand-Up Comics Wanted
An announcement seeking stand-up comedians to perform in Sri Lanka.
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18 Nov 2025
Sergei Fokin Launches Telegram Channel
The island's well-known Sergei Fokin has finally launched his own Telegram channel.
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18 Nov 2025
And Yet It Could Have Been Like This…
A brief humorous post without detailed content.
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17 Nov 2025
Stand-Up Comedian Matrosov's Telegram Channel Comes Back to Life
The Telegram channel of stand-up comedian Sergei Matrosov, created in November 2022, has unexpectedly resumed posting.
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16 Nov 2025
Questions and Comments for the Live Stream
A post for questions and comments from viewers during the channel's live stream.
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16 Nov 2025
Live Stream on the Island Community
Today's live stream features Artyom Kardash, Anastasia Kinchina, Maxim Makarov, and Viktor Petrov discussing the island community with special guests from Colombo and Galle.
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15 Nov 2025
Guess Who Is Being Transported and What Sri Lanka Has to Do with It
A mystery post with an image — readers are invited to guess who is being transported and explain the connection to Sri Lanka.
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13 Nov 2025
Interview Question for Musician Kolya About Season Plans
The channel asks musician Kolya about his creative plans for the season, including a possible new hit like 'Matara, Matara, Matara'.
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11 Nov 2025
Birthday Congratulations from Ostrov Channel
The channel congratulates someone on their birthday, wishing them great waves, tracks, and stories.
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9 Nov 2025
Live Stream: What Annoys You About Sri Lanka?
A live stream on the topic 'What annoys you about Sri Lanka?' is starting in 30 minutes — readers are invited to post questions and comments.
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8 Nov 2025
Ostrov Channel Live Stream Announcement
Tomorrow on the live stream, Artyom Kardash, Anastasia Kinchina, Maxim Makarov, and Viktor Petrov will discuss the week's news and share forecasts.
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7 Nov 2025
Where Are the Best Parties Tonight?
A brief question to channel readers about the best parties on the island tonight.
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7 Nov 2025
Route Through Ahangama and Weligama Venues
The author notes they will stop by Kicks Ahangama and We Are Weligama, with the rest of the route to be decided on the go.
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6 Nov 2025
About the Weather
A brief post about the current weather on the island without further details.
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5 Nov 2025
Flight from Yekaterinburg Delayed
The flight from Yekaterinburg is delayed due to the late arrival of the aircraft.
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3 Nov 2025
Request for information about football contest
A brief message to user Albear asking for a few words about their football contest to share with the channel.
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3 Nov 2025
Boost the OSTROV channel on Telegram
The author explains Telegram's boost system and invites readers to boost the OSTROV channel ahead of the full moon.
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2 Nov 2025
Questions for the OSTROV live stream
A request to post questions for the live stream in the comments under this post.
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2 Nov 2025
OSTROV live stream announcement: weekly news
Invitation to a live stream with Artem Kardash and guests from Russia and Kazakhstan at 20:00 Sri Lanka time.
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2 Nov 2025
Galle life diary: day 251
The author's personal diary of a busy week: a bank event, legal day, live stream, and Colombo trip on day 251 of island life.
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31 Oct 2025
Halloween in Sri Lanka: greetings
A humorous Halloween greeting for those who "believe in the supernatural" on the island.
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31 Oct 2025
After-party continues at WeAre
A brief notice for those done partying at The Shack and SkinnyTom's who want to continue at WeAre.
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28 Oct 2025
OSTROV live stream recording from 26 October available in chat
The recording of the Sunday OSTROV live stream from 26 October has been posted in the Sri Lanka Dialogues chat.
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26 Oct 2025
OSTROV live stream — weekly digest
Announcement of a live stream with Artem Kardash, Anastasia Kinchina, and Maxim Makarov to discuss news and forecasts.
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26 Oct 2025
Weekly statistics for the OSTROV channel
Weekly recap: 19 posts, 9,054 views, with the top post about Sri Lankan cuisine earning 56 reactions.
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22 Oct 2025
Aeroflot — great job
A short positive remark about Aeroflot without further details.
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20 Oct 2025
New Sri Lanka series by Artur Bakaev
Announcement of a new tourist video about the island by Artur Bakaev, useful for those planning a trip.
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18 Oct 2025
What do you fear in Sri Lanka?
A post inviting readers to share their fears about island life in comments, with the best responses to be featured in main content.
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17 Oct 2025
WeTeam sports events review for Sri Lanka
Birthday congratulations to Denis from WeTeam and an announcement of his new video review of Sri Lanka's sporting events.
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13 Oct 2025
Hikka Fest updates its lineup
Announcement of the updated lineup for the Hikka Fest music festival.
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12 Oct 2025
OSTROV live stream recap: visas and new season
The hour-and-a-half livestream covered visa relaxations, the Michelin Guide's arrival, and expectations for the upcoming tourist season.
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11 Oct 2025
OSTROV channel resumes live streams
Announcement of a series of live streams with notable island personalities; the first stream on 12 October will feature Artem Kardash and Roman Churbanov.
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11 Oct 2025
Corrections to quiz post errors
The channel apologises for inaccuracies in a quiz about cultural figures connected to Sri Lanka and clarifies facts about Minaev and Blavatsky.
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9 Oct 2025
Rain expected after lunch, little news today
The author checked Sri Lankan news feeds and reports that rain is expected in the afternoon with little interesting news at the moment.
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8 Oct 2025
A sunset worth watching to the end
A short post inviting readers to react if they watched the sunset video all the way through.
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8 Oct 2025
Ironic Hemingway paraphrase about Unawatuna
A humorous reference to the Hemingway short-story legend, rewritten as a rental listing for a first-row space in Unawatuna.
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30 Sept 2025
Such Is the Situation
A short post without explanation noting a certain situation.
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28 Sept 2025
How to Get Featured on the Ostrov Channel's Main Page
The editorial team explains three ways to get featured on the channel: run a Telegram channel about Sri Lanka, send in news, or become the news yourself.
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26 Sept 2025
Chickens Died Before Reaching the Slaughterhouse
A short news item reporting that chickens being transported for slaughter died on the way.
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26 Sept 2025
Technical Glitch: Comments Temporarily Not Working
The editorial team reports a technical issue with comments and asks users to write directly if they experience problems.
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24 Sept 2025
Rope Bridge Collapse at Monastery Killed Seven Monks
A rope bridge collapsed at the Na Uyana monastery, killing 7 monks, including two Russians and one Cambodian.
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24 Sept 2025
Reminder About the Island News Chat
A reminder to subscribers about the Telegram chat where Sri Lanka news is discussed.
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22 Sept 2025
Weekly Channel Stats: 20 Posts, 201 Reactions
Weekly summary of the Ostrov channel: 20 posts, 201 reactions, 163 comments, and 6,680 views; the most popular post received 33 reactions.
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22 Sept 2025
Charity Tuk-Tuk Run Started in Negombo
The Pimp My Tuk-Tuk charity rally started in Negombo: 42 riders on 21 tuk-tuks will cover 1,318 km across the entire island in 7 days.
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20 Sept 2025
Fire in a Building in Pettah, Colombo
A brief report about a fire in a building in Pettah, Colombo.
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18 Sept 2025
Top Gear Filmed a Tuk-Tuk Race in Sri Lanka in 2019
In 2019, the iconic Top Gear show filmed an episode on the island, with actor Matt LeBlanc participating in a tuk-tuk race against a pickup truck.
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16 Sept 2025
What Would You Change in Sri Lanka?
An open question to subscribers: what one thing would they change about the island.
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14 Sept 2025
Share Your Sunset in the Comments
The author invites readers to share sunset photos they may have missed.
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13 Sept 2025
Weekly Statistics of the Ostrov Channel
Weekly channel summary: 16 posts, 183 reactions, 102 comments, 64 forwards, and nearly 7,000 views; the top post received 29 reactions.
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10 Sept 2025
Professionals from Madiha Come to St. Petersburg for Tuna Fishing
The author announces that colleagues from southern Sri Lanka have arrived in St. Petersburg and invites readers to pre-order fresh tuna sashimi.
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10 Sept 2025
Basketball Rescheduled to 20:00
A brief notice that the basketball meetup has been moved to 20:00.
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10 Sept 2025
Ostrov Ends Partnership and Stays True to Itself
The Ostrov channel announces the end of its partnership with the Proshche Govorya chat network, restores the chat to its original form, and continues with its distinct island identity.
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7 Sept 2025
The Editors Survived the Lunar Eclipse with Profiteroles
The editors humorously respond to a comment thread about Rahu energy during the lunar eclipse and share a tasting review of profiteroles from the Made in Sri Lanka brand.
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31 Aug 2025
Beautiful Colombo and Our Bouquet from the Flower Market
The author shares photos of Colombo taken on the way home from the flower market, along with a beautiful bouquet they bought.
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26 Aug 2025
An Unexpected Encounter
A very brief post with no body text, just the caption 'Unexpected encounter'.
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18 Aug 2025
Vote for the Name of the Hotel in Habaraduwa
A poll has started in Boris's channel to choose a name for the hotel and restaurant in Habaraduwa; the name Habaradoing comes with a charming backstory.
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17 Aug 2025
Robert Kiyosaki Visits Sri Lanka
Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, has reportedly arrived in Sri Lanka.
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15 Aug 2025
How a Sri Lankan Hijacked an Alitalia Plane for Love in 1982
In 1982 Sepala Ekanayake hijacked an Alitalia flight with 340 passengers to be reunited with his Italian wife; after 30 hours of negotiations he surrendered without harming anyone.
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13 Aug 2025
Help Name a New Hotel-Restaurant on the Island
The author invites followers to suggest a name for their soon-to-open hotel-restaurant in Sri Lanka — short, in Latin letters, and unique.
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9 Aug 2025
Moments Restaurant Seeks a Children's Animator
The management of Moments restaurant is looking for a children's entertainer and asks anyone with contact information to get in touch.
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23 Jul 2025
Media Project Has Been Halted
A brief announcement that the media project has been stopped, with details available in Boris's channel.
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19 Jul 2025
Birthday Wishes for Islander Arun
The Ostrov channel team congratulates Arun on his birthday, thanking him for the wisdom, knowledge, and light he brings to those around him.
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17 Jul 2025
New Song Released by an Islander — Listen via Link
A community member announced the release of her new song and shared a link to listen to it.
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13 Jul 2025
Giveaway: Free Week in Sri Lanka
The author announces a giveaway of a free week in Sri Lanka on their Instagram and invites followers to participate.
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9 Jul 2025
Story of Nikolsky Ryady Development in Saint Petersburg
The post describes the redevelopment history of the Nikolsky Ryady complex in St. Petersburg by Miles&Yards for Ales Capital, unrelated to Sri Lanka.
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7 Jul 2025
Tea Is Running Long, We'll Be Back Soon
A brief notice from the editors that the tea session is running long and they will be in touch soon.
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6 Jul 2025
Sunday Tea: Drink Wherever You Are
The editors suggest celebrating Sunday 5 O'Clock Tea wherever you are — invite friends, call loved ones, and share your favorite tea in the comments.
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5 Jul 2025
Ostrov Channel Partners with International Chat Network
The Ostrov channel announced a partnership with the international chat network Proshche Govorya, already present in Vietnam, Georgia, Dubai, Thailand, and other countries.
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4 Jul 2025
Seaplane with Russian Tourists Makes Two Emergency Landings in Maldives
A seaplane carrying Russian tourists made two emergency water landings due to sudden bad weather in the Maldives; all passengers survived.
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2 Jul 2025
Rhetorical Question About an Exhibition with Six Countries in Colombo
The author poses a rhetorical question about how to interpret an exhibition in Colombo with 39 participants from six listed countries.
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2 Jul 2025
KICKS Tournament in Ahangama on July 5
Announcement of the KICKS Tournament on July 5, 2025 at 8 PM in Ahangama, lasting 4 hours.
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2 Jul 2025
Short Rhetorical Question to Subscribers
A short remark without specific context — a rhetorical question about keeping a promise.
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2 Jul 2025
English Breakfast Announcement in Galle on July 3
Announcement of the English Breakfast event on July 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Barista Galle Dinner, lasting one and a half hours.
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30 Jun 2025
Behind the Scenes of Night Filming for 'Rizana' in Colombo
The author shares behind-the-scenes footage from the night shoot of 'Rizana — Bird in a Cage' and impressions from meeting director Chandran Rutnam.
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28 Jun 2025
Meeting at the Crossroads: Coordinates for the Gathering Point
Announcement of a 4 PM meeting with GPS coordinates for the gathering point provided.
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25 Jun 2025
Excursion to Chandrawansa's Plantation in Ahangama Announced
Announcement of a two-and-a-half-hour excursion to Jagath Chandrawansa's plantation in Ahangama on June 28, 2025 at 4 PM.
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24 Jun 2025
Philosophical Remark About Falling Stars
A brief philosophical phrase without specific context.
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24 Jun 2025
English Breakfast Announcement in Galle on June 26
Announcement of the English Breakfast event on June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Barista Galle Dinner, lasting one and a half hours.
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22 Jun 2025
Bot Attack on the Channel: Comments Were Temporarily Restricted
The editors report that comments were temporarily restricted due to a bot attack; some users were blocked by the anti-spam AI but comments are now restored.
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21 Jun 2025
Brief Exclamation from a Subscriber
A very short exclamation without any context.
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21 Jun 2025
Exclamatory Comment About Stars
A short emotional comment without specific content addressed to user @kardash.
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20 Jun 2025
Brief Reaction: Not Bad
A brief single-word comment from a subscriber without specific context.
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19 Jun 2025
5 O'Clock Tea Event Announcement on June 22 in Unawatuna
Announcement of the 5 O'Clock Tea event on June 22, 2025 at 5 PM at T-Spot Tea-Yoga-Spa in Unawatuna.
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18 Jun 2025
Oscar Winner Jeremy Irons Arrives in Sri Lanka
Hollywood actor Jeremy Irons has arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the filming of 'Bird in a Cage'.
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18 Jun 2025
English Breakfast Event Announcement in Galle on June 19
Announcement of the English Breakfast event on June 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Barista Galle Diner, lasting one and a half hours.
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17 Jun 2025
Launch of English-Language Social Meetups for Island Expats
The Ostrov and TalkMuch channels launch a series of informal English-language social meetups to discuss island life; the first event is this week.
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16 Jun 2025
Air Arabia Cancels Flights to Russia Until June 20
Air Arabia suspended all regular flights to Russia until at least June 20 due to the Middle East escalation; travelers transiting via UAE are advised to monitor updates.
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15 Jun 2025
Roll Call for Travelers Stranded Due to Israel-Iran Conflict
The channel asks readers to comment if they are stranded due to the Israel-Iran conflict or for any other reason.
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15 Jun 2025
Virtual Tea Time: Discussing the Ostrov Channel
The editors invite subscribers to discuss the channel's strengths and weaknesses in the comments as an informal virtual tea gathering.
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14 Jun 2025
Community Fan Art Shared by a Subscriber
The channel shares user-generated content from subscriber @p.ma.msk.
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14 Jun 2025
Ostrov Channel Weekly Statistics
The Ostrov channel's weekly report: 29 posts, 389 reactions, 166 comments, 10,195 views; the most popular post was about a flash mob by Sri Lanka residents.
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14 Jun 2025
Flydubai Cancels Flights from Russia Amid Middle East Escalation
Flydubai cancelled 22 flights from ten Russian cities on June 13–14 due to an airspace closure over Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Iran.
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13 Jun 2025
Contest for a Free Week's Stay in a Sri Lanka Hotel
The GRECHA hotel announces a weekly giveaway of seven free nights by the ocean, valid June through September 2025.
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13 Jun 2025
Announcement of Sunday Tea Gathering Rescheduled
The Ostrov channel's Sunday tea gathering is rescheduled to Saturday and will take place at LUM at 7 PM instead of the usual 5 PM.
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13 Jun 2025
All subscribers can now message the OSTROV channel
The channel announces that all subscribers can now send messages, news, and greetings via the button in the lower left corner.
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12 Jun 2025
Birthday party for two at Lum on June 14
Lum invites everyone to a June 14 birthday party for two: grilled meat, pancakes, cocktails, and dancing.
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9 Jun 2025
Subscriber attended the channel meetup and is back home
A brief subscriber report that they attended yesterday's channel meetup and are now back home.
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9 Jun 2025
Recommendation of top bloggers about Sri Lanka
The channel names Arthur Bakaev as one of two top bloggers who truly know Sri Lanka, though both have since moved to more comfortable locations.
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8 Jun 2025
Birthday of surf instructor Olya
The channel congratulates surf instructor Olya on her birthday and encourages subscribers to book a surfing lesson with her.
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8 Jun 2025
5 O'Clock Tea in Ahangama: speakers and format
The channel publishes the full event programme: sunset, tea, and three speakers on Gaba tea, restaurant business, and the history of Galle Fort.
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7 Jun 2025
Elephant in a shop — definitely not Sri Lankan
The channel humorously rules out any Sri Lankan elephant's involvement in a viral video of an elephant entering a grocery store, noting openly displayed beer as evidence of a different country.
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6 Jun 2025
5 O'Clock Tea event announced in Ahangama with three speakers
On June 8 in Ahangama, the OSTROV channel will host a 5 O'Clock Tea community gathering with three entrepreneur and urbanist speakers.
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6 Jun 2025
Movie night at Moments: screening of Avatar
Readers still on the island are invited to a screening of Avatar at the Moments cinema bar, with the address provided.
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4 Jun 2025
Airbus A330 flew at low altitude over Colombo
The previously announced low-altitude flyover by an Airbus A330 took place over Colombo.
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2 Jun 2025
Channel reader meetup on Rumassala Hill
Yesterday a channel reader meetup took place on Rumassala Hill; those present are asked to share photos and videos.
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31 May 2025
Sri Lanka to compete at Miss World 2025
Anudi Gunasekara will represent Sri Lanka at the Miss World 2025 final in Hyderabad, India.
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23 May 2025
Updates to the Island's event and places map
The channel announces new features of its map: all events displayed, landmark icons, planned power cuts shown, and poster textures added.
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22 May 2025
Birthday greeting to channel editor Artyom
The channel warmly and humorously congratulates Artyom — organizer and editor — on his birthday.
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20 May 2025
Invitation to the channel reader meetup
The channel invites subscribers to a meetup tomorrow without additional details.
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18 May 2025
Chekhov on Ceylon: 'paradise' after Sakhalin's 'hell'
A quote from Anton Chekhov's letter in which he calls Ceylon a paradise, contrasting it with Sakhalin.
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18 May 2025
Mention of Shawa Delivery Bot
The post contains only a link to a Telegram delivery bot with no explanatory text.
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13 May 2025
Short post without content
A post containing only a '100' emoji with no explanatory text.
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8 May 2025
Geopolitical primer from the Island channel
The channel announces a geopolitical educational post about Sri Lanka.
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5 May 2025
News from the Southern chat
A brief announcement of news from the southern regional chat of islanders.
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4 May 2025
Happy birthday to Nadya Sakhno
The editorial team congratulates Nadya Sakhno on her birthday and wishes her even more interior design projects realised on the Island and beyond.
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29 Apr 2025
Yacht in Galle belongs to Russian billionaire Melnichenko
Islanders established that the $300 million yacht MYA belongs to Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, who also owns the record-breaking sailing yacht A.
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28 Apr 2025
Has the old season ended or the new one begun?
A short rhetorical question about the change of tourist seasons in Sri Lanka.
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23 Apr 2025
Media pick up the Surf's Up story
A brief note that the lawsuit story against Surf's Up has been picked up by news outlets.
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22 Apr 2025
Back on air after the holidays — what's your news?
After the New Year holidays the editorial team is back on air and invites readers to share news from the Island and beyond.
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19 Apr 2025
Announcement of evening live stream with Artur Bakayev
Announcement of an upcoming evening online live stream with Artur Bakayev.
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16 Apr 2025
How are things on the Island?
The editorial team asks readers about the current situation on the Island.
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14 Apr 2025
Someone needs help — a funny situation
A short humorous post about a situation where someone urgently needs help.
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14 Apr 2025
New Year posters for Sinhala New Year
Publication of festive posters to mark the arrival of the Sinhala-Tamil New Year.
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12 Apr 2025
An interesting find on the Island
A short post with a photo of an unusual find in Sri Lanka without detailed description.
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7 Apr 2025
Artur Bakayev films touching video about son Leon's birth in Sri Lanka
Russian-speaking blogger Artur Bakayev released a touching video about the birth of his son Leon in Sri Lanka — the editorial team shares comments from fellow islanders.
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29 Mar 2025
Congratulations to Arthur Bakayev on the birth of a child
The editorial team congratulates Artur Bakayev's family on the birth of their child — one more little islander on the Island.
Open source329
29 Mar 2025
Aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar
Post featuring photos or video of the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar.
Open source330
27 Mar 2025
Denis raises a sensitive topic for discussion
The channel editorial team invites readers to join a discussion of a sensitive topic raised by Denis.
Open source331
24 Mar 2025
Group for beach cleanup and dhana on the Island
A Telegram group was created to coordinate conscious islanders wishing to participate in cleanups and charitable events.
Open source332
21 Mar 2025
Hello from Bali — send photos
The editorial team is curious about events in Bali and asks those who are there to send photos.
Open source333
21 Mar 2025
Sri Lanka Air Force training plane crashes in Wariyapola
A Sri Lanka Air Force training aircraft crashed in Wariyapola; both pilots ejected safely and no ground casualties were reported.
Open source334
15 Mar 2025
Lyalya injured in motorbike accident in Ahangama
Lyalya (Tsatski Kalo) was injured in an accident in Ahangama when a dog ran in front of her motorbike, resulting in a broken leg and arm.
Open source335
11 Mar 2025
Message to unwanted new subscribers
After a subscription giveaway the channel gained many new followers and humorously asks them to leave, reminding everyone that the Island is not for everyone.
Open source336
10 Mar 2025
Ostrov channel post listed for sale as NFT for 500 TON
The Ostrov channel post about the Surf's Up conflict was listed for sale as an NFT for 500 TON (~$1,500) by Telegram token hunters.
Open source337
10 Mar 2025
Ostrov channel accused of stealing subscribers
The Ostrov channel responded to accusations of 'stealing' subscribers, explaining that it places ads across various Sri Lanka channels and considers this normal practice.
Open source338
9 Mar 2025
Channel asks for boosts to unlock content
The channel editorial team says they want to show something interesting but need subscriber boosts to unlock the feature.
Open source339
9 Mar 2025
There is no stopping Anton now
A short humorous remark about Anton being unstoppable after his successful concert.
Open source340
8 Mar 2025
Editorial team half-jokingly admits to yellow press tendencies
A tongue-in-cheek remark by A.Kardash acknowledging the channel sometimes resembles a tabloid.
Open source341
8 Mar 2025
Marketer's quip after the concert
A brief remark by Anton Petrochenkov that as a marketer he could not have done otherwise.
Open source342
8 Mar 2025
Anton Petrochenkov performed despite Surf's Up refusals
Anton Petrochenkov packed the hall in Unawatuna and performed his concert despite being refused eight times by the Surf's Up venue.
Open source343
8 Mar 2025
A lyrical digression on International Women's Day in Unawatuna
The author takes a lyrical digression in Unawatuna on International Women's Day and prepares to tell the story of meeting Buddhist monk Sadu Ratanasara.
Open source344
6 Mar 2025
What is your sunset like today?
A short question to subscribers about the sunset — an invitation to share photos.
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28 Feb 2025
An interesting find
A short post simply noting something is interesting without further context.
Open source347
28 Feb 2025
Birthday congratulations for the Island's top blogger
The channel congratulates Artur on his 40th birthday and wishes him strength in light of upcoming life events.
Open source348
27 Feb 2025
Transfer chaos and rescue: sketches from Sri Lanka
A personal sketch about a chaotic early-morning airport transfer: the arranged driver didn't show up, a random taxi driver saved the day, and a smiling check-in agent overlooked excess baggage.
Open source349
27 Feb 2025
Subscribers asked to come up with a comment
A brief call to subscribers to come up with a comment for the post.
Open source350
26 Feb 2025
Exclusive content from a Lankan prison
A humorous announcement of exclusive content from the author's friend currently held in a Lankan prison.
Open source351
26 Feb 2025
Islanders welcomed a daughter on the Island
Katya and Sasha welcomed their daughter Sofi on the Island — the channel congratulates the young family.
Open source352
26 Feb 2025
Neighbour dispute and access issue resolved
After a sand issue and installing a surveillance camera, an agreement was reached with the neighbour and access is now open.
Open source353
23 Feb 2025
Good morning greeting with an elephant photo
A short morning greeting to islanders accompanied by a photo of an elephant.
Open source354
21 Feb 2025
Editorial team asks viewers to evaluate a video
The editorial team is divided in opinion and asks subscribers whether what is shown in the video is good or bad.
Open source355
18 Feb 2025
The St. Petersburg roots of the Ostrov channel
The author reflects ironically on the channel's St. Petersburg origins, mentioning Vasilievsky Island, Durov, and the city's cultural status.
Open source356
14 Feb 2025
Girl Margo injured in motorbike accident and asks for help
Model Margo was injured in a motorbike accident in Sri Lanka and is appealing to the community for help, having lost her income and means of recovery.
Open source357
9 Feb 2025
Monkey causes island-wide blackout in Sri Lanka
According to the energy minister, a monkey struck the Panadura substation causing an island-wide blackout, though the official ministry described it differently.
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5 Feb 2025
Supporting important island events
The author explains the channel's publication philosophy: if even one person finds it useful, the post is worthwhile, and urges support for meaningful events.
Open source360
4 Feb 2025
MediaStroyka news
A brief announcement about news from the MediaStroyka project.
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3 Feb 2025
New vehicle being prepared in Open Jeep's garage
A brief note about an addition to the Open Jeep rental service's vehicle fleet.
Open source363
3 Feb 2025
Ideal Sri Lankan performer found with millions of views
The author shares a discovery — a local musician with hundreds of thousands to millions of YouTube views — and awaits announcement of the next concert.
Open source364
13 Jan 2025
Next up: an orange dragon costume
A brief announcement about the next creative project: an orange dragon costume.
Open source365
8 Jan 2025
The Grinch makes its debut outing
The author shared impressions from the Grinch costume's first outing and announced plans to add a modular soft roof for sun and rain protection.
Open source366
5 Jan 2025
Interest in Orthodox church services on the island
A brief question to readers about interest in holding Orthodox Christian services in Sri Lanka.
Open source367
1 Jan 2025
Did you spot yourself in the photo?
A short playful message inviting readers to find themselves in a published photo.
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30 Dec 2024
White Party New Year's Eve event announced in Weligama
The W15 Weligama team invites everyone to a New Year's Eve White Party on the beach featuring DJs and fireworks.
Open source370
28 Dec 2024
Activity is starting at MediaStroyka
A brief note that the MediaStroyka project is finally entering an active phase.
Open source371
27 Dec 2024
The Grinch costume is almost ready
A short announcement that the Grinch costume is almost finished.
Open source372
27 Dec 2024
Nadya Sakhno becomes an open author of the Island channel
Nadya Sakhno introduces herself to readers as the channel's new open author — an interior designer, mother, and creative person living on the island.
Open source373
27 Dec 2024
Evacuation due to smoke — without a passport
A short anxious post about the author being evacuated due to smoke without their documents.
Open source374
27 Dec 2024
The Island channel gains new open authors
The channel's editorial team announces that several long-standing anonymous contributors are now becoming open co-authors.
Open source375
24 Dec 2024
What are you doing for New Year?
A simple question to the community about New Year's plans.
Open source376
23 Dec 2024
Fresh video about the island from a chat
The author shares a fresh video about Sri Lanka found in one of the themed chats.
Open source377
22 Dec 2024
The island finally has a "News" channel
The channel approvingly announces the appearance of a new news channel dedicated to Sri Lanka.
Open source378
19 Dec 2024
What is happening is beyond comment
A very short post with no content — the author says nothing, leaving readers to wonder.
Open source379
19 Dec 2024
But it will be too late
A short humorous comment without context, presumably a reaction to a previous post.
Open source380
17 Dec 2024
Bad luck in Sri Lanka: unexpected turn to Kenya
A cryptic post about an unfortunate situation with an unexpected mention of Kenya — details are not disclosed.
Open source381
16 Dec 2024
Media construction news — brief update
A brief announcement of another update from the Media Construction project without additional details.
Open source382
16 Dec 2024
What's new on the island — discussion post
An open question to the community about the latest news and events on the island.
Open source383
15 Dec 2024
Grinch jeep construction news
Another update on the progress of the Grinch jeep build without extended details in the post text.
Open source384
13 Dec 2024
Potassium chloride — no comments
A short cryptic post mentioning potassium chloride without any context or explanation.
Open source385
12 Dec 2024
Channel recruiting first 100 subscribers before launching paid subscription
The channel creator announces a goal to reach 100 subscribers, after which a paid subscription will launch — the first 100 will receive it free.
Open source386
12 Dec 2024
Open advertising comment — best post wins a free channel post
The channel temporarily opens comments for free advertising messages, with the best one receiving a free post in the channel.
Open source387
11 Dec 2024
Possible flight delays for island guests
A brief warning about possible flight delays for those expecting guests on the island.
Open source388
11 Dec 2024
Renowned chef distributes flyers on the beach under new government
Chef Sergey Fokin, who once hosted the previous president at his restaurant, is now handing out flyers — possibly a PR stunt under the new president.
Open source389
10 Dec 2024
How to make BBC news if you are from Sri Lanka
A sarcastic guide on ways to get into international media — from cricket and economic crises to parties and reptile smuggling.
Open source390
10 Dec 2024
A new seafare opens on December 21
A brief joyful announcement about a new seafare opening on December 21 — more space, same familiar faces.
Open source391
8 Dec 2024
How a Russian IT specialist saved Sri Lankans and himself at the border
A teaser for a story about how a Russian IT specialist conducted an extreme border run and helped Sri Lankans out of a difficult situation.
Open source392
7 Dec 2024
Media construction project news
A brief update announcement for the Media Construction project without additional details in the text.
Open source393
6 Dec 2024
First anniversary of the RATT project in Weligama
The RATT project celebrates its first anniversary with a party featuring giveaways, a sale, cocktails, and music sets in Weligama.
Open source394
6 Dec 2024
Return of the "gloomy hippie" to the island
A brief announcement of the return of a community author or character known as the "gloomy hippie."
Open source395
6 Dec 2024
Islander author Telegram channels reveal the island's soul
The editorial team notes the growth of personal Telegram channels by island residents, highlighting Anton Sakhno's channel as a prime example.
Open source396
4 Dec 2024
Live performance of the tuk-tuk song in Colombo
Announcement of a live performance in Colombo by the creators of the "Do You Want Tuk-Tuk" clip for local residents.
Open source397
3 Dec 2024
Day 27: project "Grinch" update — jeep almost ready
The team installed a fuel gauge, new seats, a safety cage and prepared the Grinch jeep's body panels for painting.
Open source398
3 Dec 2024
Winners of the Island's best photo contest announced
First place went to @lenasurkiz's shot of a man with an umbrella against a rice field, second and third to @ruslanrodionow and @DastinGrin.
Open source399
2 Dec 2024
An instructive story from Anton about surfing
A brief reference to an interesting story with a moral from a community member named Anton.
Open source400
1 Dec 2024
Atmospheric video about Sri Lanka by a DJ and drone pilot
The channel shares a beautiful video about Sri Lanka filmed by talented DJ and drone pilot Misha.
Open source401
1 Dec 2024
Photo contest final: minimal gap between leaders
In the Island photo contest final, only a few votes separate the two leaders, with the blue Volkswagen currently ahead at 98 votes.
Open source402
1 Dec 2024
Shocking content without commentary
A brief post referencing some shocking material without further explanation.
Open source403
1 Dec 2024
New photo contest sponsor offers a vocal lesson prize
A new sponsor joined the contest — vocal coach Anton Sverchkov, who just arrived in Sri Lanka, offering a vocal lesson as a prize.
Open source404
1 Dec 2024
Another leader change in the photo contest final
Ruslan Rodionov's entry retook the lead in the Island best photo contest with a significant margin.
Open source405
30 Nov 2024
Leader change in the Island photo contest
The photo contest leader changed to a shot of a man with an umbrella against a rice field taken on the way to Arugam Bay.
Open source406
30 Nov 2024
Premiere of the "Do you want Tuk-Tuk" music video from Colombo
The authors recorded a humorous tuk-tuk song in a Colombo kitchen and released a music video featuring their Sri Lankan friends.
Open source407
30 Nov 2024
Current leader of the photo contest
A brief update on the current leader in the Island's best photo contest voting.
Open source408
30 Nov 2024
Final of the Island's Best Photo Contest
Readers choose the best of 10 finalist photos in a Stories poll, with the winner receiving prizes from sponsors.
Open source409
27 Nov 2024
Last day to submit photos for the Island contest
Tomorrow is the last day to submit photos for the Island contest: the channel publishes the leaders and recalls prizes from six sponsors.
Open source410
27 Nov 2024
Blueprint approved — construction continues
Boris commented on the media construction news: the blueprint is approved, the flatbread and fence are not the main thing, the build is moving forward.
Open source411
26 Nov 2024
KVIZDA Weligama sponsors the photo contest
The adult quiz KVIZDA Weligama became another photo contest sponsor, offering two tickets to any of its events.
Open source412
25 Nov 2024
The Grinch is taking shape for Christmas
A short post with a photo showing progress on a project called 'Grinch', expected to be ready by Christmas.
Open source413
25 Nov 2024
Interesting company on the Island
A short post with a photo of unusual company in Sri Lanka with no further context.
Open source414
23 Nov 2024
Looking for a surfer from a 2023 beach photo
The author is looking for a young man with a surfboard whom he photographed on a Sri Lanka beach with a film Zenit camera in 2023.
Open source415
21 Nov 2024
WeTeam releases a video in a new format
The WeTeam released a video in a new format, inviting viewers to watch.
Open source416
21 Nov 2024
Reminder about the photo contest and sponsors
A reminder about the ongoing Island photo contest, sponsors, and prizes: submissions accepted until 28 November.
Open source417
19 Nov 2024
Day ten of building the new jeep
The tenth day of the chronicle of building a new custom jeep in Sri Lanka.
Open source418
18 Nov 2024
Denis and Sveta WeTeam got married
The Ostrov channel congratulates bloggers Denis and Sveta from the WeTeam with their wedding.
Open source419
15 Nov 2024
Best photo of the Island contest
The channel announces a best photo of Sri Lanka contest with voting via reactions and several selection rounds from 15 to 30 November.
Open source420
14 Nov 2024
Call with news from the media construction project
Another brief update on the progress of the media construction project.
Open source421
10 Nov 2024
Chronicles of jeep construction on the Island
Another episode in the chronicle of building a custom jeep in Sri Lanka.
Open source422
10 Nov 2024
Andrei Morozov broadcasts from Moscow
A brief announcement that Andrei Morozov is currently in Moscow.
Open source423
9 Nov 2024
Results of the VSE SVOI DJ school contest
The results of the joint contest with the DJ school have been announced: winners receive access to a masterclass on DJ basics.
Open source424
8 Nov 2024
Said and done — the jeep is ready
A short post with a jeep photo confirming that a promise was kept.
Open source425
8 Nov 2024
Stories about building jeeps on the Island
A teaser for potential storytelling about building custom jeeps in Sri Lanka — subscribers are asked to react if interested.
Open source426
8 Nov 2024
Media construction project news
A brief update on the media construction project with no additional details.
Open source427
6 Nov 2024
First percent done — photo of a beauty
A short post with a photo marking the completion of the first percent of some project.
Open source428
5 Nov 2024
General producer position open on the Island
A brief announcement that the position of general producer has opened up in the channel's team.
Open source429
5 Nov 2024
Reminder about the DJ school contest
A reminder about the contest conditions from the VSE SVOI DJ school with a Telegram Premium prize.
Open source430
3 Nov 2024
Contest for those not on the Island
Contest conditions added for subscribers not currently in Sri Lanka: the prize is a Telegram Premium subscription.
Open source431
3 Nov 2024
Media construction project news
A brief announcement about news from the media construction project without details.
Open source432
3 Nov 2024
Interview with Anya Mumi Available via Link
For those who missed the interview with Anya Mumi, the channel shares a link to YouTube.
Open source433
3 Nov 2024
We Recommend Anya Mumi's Track for Your Morning
The channel strongly recommends subscribers listen to Anya Mumi's new track in the morning.
Open source434
2 Nov 2024
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Duo Wins Costume Contest
The "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" duo won the Halloween costume contest and received 250 stars as a prize.
Open source435
2 Nov 2024
Voting for the Best Costume Still Open
Voting for the best carnival costume in the channel Stories is still ongoing.
Open source436
1 Nov 2024
Vote for the Best Halloween Costume in Stories
The channel invites subscribers to vote for the best costume in Stories.
Open source437
31 Oct 2024
Meanwhile at the Local Pub
A short report on what is happening at the local pub.
Open source438
31 Oct 2024
Best Halloween Costume Contest in Ostrov Stories
A spontaneous Halloween costume contest started in the Ostrov channel Stories, with a prize for the winner.
Open source439
31 Oct 2024
Halloween Party at the Hotel of Nightmares
From 8 PM, the «Hotel of Nightmares» opens with face paint, infusions, a rooftop party, and tattoos by Dima.
Open source440
25 Oct 2024
Terms for Joining the Ostrov Speaking Marathon
The channel publishes the terms for participating in the current speaking marathon for subscribers.
Open source441
24 Oct 2024
Birthday of a Well-Known Sri Lanka Blogger and Author
The Ostrov channel congratulates Anton Nikiforov — author of the book Shrilancer and a YouTube blog about Sri Lanka — on his birthday.
Open source442
24 Oct 2024
New Speaking Marathon on Ostrov Open to All
The channel launches another speaking practice marathon; the first two to three days are open to all, then it continues in a closed format.
Open source443
23 Oct 2024
Request for Boosts to Support the Weather Channel
The channel asks premium users to boost Denis's channel, which publishes weather forecasts.
Open source444
20 Oct 2024
Ostrov Ambassadors Meeting in Unawatuna
The Ostrov channel ambassadors held a meeting in Unawatuna; a photo report will be published later.
Open source445
18 Oct 2024
Five Free Subscriptions for Those Waiting
The channel is giving away five free subscriptions among waiting subscribers.
Open source446
18 Oct 2024
Anticipating the Halloween Party on the Island
Channel subscribers are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Halloween party.
Open source447
12 Oct 2024
Minor Change to the Channel Name
The channel's editorial team made a minor change to its name.
Open source448
11 Oct 2024
A Track to Set the Weekend Mood
The channel shares a music track to set a great mood for the weekend.
Open source449
11 Oct 2024
Building a Discount Catalogue for Ostrov Subscribers
The editorial team is collecting special offers and preparing a discount catalogue for subscribers, inviting suggestions on desired categories.
Open source450
10 Oct 2024
Arthur's Personal Presence at Homework Review Sessions
For channel subscribers, Arthur promises to personally attend homework review sessions.
Open source451
10 Oct 2024
Promo Code «Ostrov» for Partner Discount
Channel subscribers are offered the promo code «Ostrov» for a discount with a partner.
Open source452
10 Oct 2024
First Paid Subscriber of the Ostrov Channel
Sasha Belinsky from Tbilisi became the first paid subscriber of the Ostrov channel, having supported the project for several years.
Open source453
9 Oct 2024
Ten Free Subscriptions to the Ostrov Channel
The editorial team shares a link for 10 free subscriptions for new channel members.
Open source454
9 Oct 2024
Development Plan for the Private Ostrov Channel
The channel switched to paid subscriptions; existing subscribers became residents with free access, and the monthly subscription starts at 49 stars.
Open source455
8 Oct 2024
Why the Ostrov Channel Went Private
After nearly two years, the Ostrov channel went private to provide subscribers with partner discounts and increase subscription value.
Open source456
7 Oct 2024
Channel Temporarily Closed: Recommended Reading
While the channel is closed, the editorial team suggests subscribers read the recommended materials.
Open source457
6 Oct 2024
20% Discounts for Ostrov Channel Subscribers
The channel team set a goal to negotiate discounts of up to 20% on goods and services for subscribers.
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6 Oct 2024
Empty post with black squares
The post consists only of black squares with no text or meaning.
Open source460
4 Oct 2024
Quote on traveling without visas
Quote by French physicist Joliot-Curie: 'Truth travels without visas.'
Open source461
3 Oct 2024
For those in Moscow missing the island
A short post with food content for those in Moscow who miss Sri Lanka.
Open source462
3 Oct 2024
Weather section from the WeTeam
A brief mention of the weather section from the WeTeam without further details.
Open source463
1 Oct 2024
Major Telegram outage: how is it for you?
Users worldwide are reporting serious outages and extremely slow Telegram performance across various data centers.
Open source464
1 Oct 2024
Island tours with guide: booking through Samina
The author offers island tours with detailed facts; to book, contact Samina — she will inform about the trip date.
Open source465
29 Sept 2024
Announcement of culinary contest winner
The contest winner receives 50 stars, 40 stars roll over to the next bank — the editorial team thanks all participants.
Open source466
28 Sept 2024
Learn English and earn: video circle contest on Telegram
The channel launches a learn-to-earn English contest: participants answer via Telegram video circles and the best reply wins 50 stars.
Open source467
27 Sept 2024
Ostrov editorial team assembled 15 authors and launches new sections
The Ostrov channel has formed an editorial team of 15 people; a new English learning section is being launched in partnership with TalkMuch.
Open source468
25 Sept 2024
How to get featured in Ostrov channel stories: instructions
The editorial team explains three ways to get featured in Ostrov stories and why it is beneficial — reach increases by 50–100%.
Open source469
21 Sept 2024
Free advertising in the Sri Lanka Main chat
Free advertising is available in the Sri Lanka Main chat — authors encourage taking advantage of the opportunity.
Open source470
21 Sept 2024
Greeting islanders: what's happening with you?
The channel editorial team greets islanders and invites them to share interesting events in the comments.
Open source471
18 Sept 2024
Unusual find with mention of Saint Petersburg
The channel authors shared an unexpected find with an unclear connection to Saint Petersburg.
Open source472
16 Sept 2024
Greeting and news gathering from islanders
The channel editorial team greets islanders and invites them to share news.
Open source473
14 Sept 2024
TON Day Party announcement
A brief announcement of the TON Day Party event with a link to the event page.
Open source474
11 Sept 2024
News digest from islanders
The Ostrov editorial team asks readers for current news.
Open source475
5 Sept 2024
Video supporting Durov gained 35 thousand views
A video from the islanders' rally in support of Pavel Durov gained 35,000 views in less than a day.
Open source476
2 Sept 2024
Scandals, Intrigues, Investigations
A short ironic phrase hinting at some story without providing details.
Open source477
30 Aug 2024
Note About Maksim and Diana on the Map
A short personal note about Maksim and Diana.
Open source478
27 Aug 2024
Sunset in Ahangama for Those Worried About Durov
An invitation to a sunset gathering in Ahangama at UFO for anyone worried about Pavel Durov.
Open source479
24 Aug 2024
Popcorn Post
A short post with a popcorn emoji, hinting at anticipated interesting developments.
Open source480
24 Aug 2024
Has Anyone Tried This?
A short question to readers: has anyone tried what is being referred to.
Open source481
22 Aug 2024
OSTROV Channel Supports English-Language Sri Lanka Channel
The OSTROV channel expresses support for the authors of the English-language channel 'Sri Lanka as I See'.
Open source482
19 Aug 2024
Looking for a Female Owner for a Guard Dog on the Island
An announcement seeking a female owner for a five-year-old guard dog raised from puppyhood who knows all basic commands.
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18 Aug 2024
TON Day Party Participants Group with Photos and Videos
Participants of the recent event are invited to a Telegram group where photos, videos, and exclusive T-shirts will be shared.
Open source485
17 Aug 2024
Precise Route to Nirbana Retreat for Event Guests
Guests of TON Day Party are given the correct pin location as Google Maps may direct them incorrectly.
Open source486
16 Aug 2024
Answers to TON Day Party Guest Questions
Organisers answer guest questions about TON Day Party: rain, food, children, and accommodation at Nirbana Retreat.
Open source487
14 Aug 2024
Starlink Usage Guide from Artyom's Channel
A link to Artyom's channel guide on how to use Starlink.
Open source488
14 Aug 2024
Ferry Tickets from Sri Lanka Go on Sale
Tickets for the August 17 ferry from Sri Lanka have gone on sale; the ferry from India is slightly more expensive.
Open source489
13 Aug 2024
How to Get Into TON Day Party: Tips and Contacts
A guide on how to move from the waiting list to the TON Day Party guest list via restaurants, surf schools, and TON ambassadors.
Open source490
12 Aug 2024
TON Day Party on August 17 at Nirbana Retreat
Announcement of the daytime networking event TON Day Party at Nirbana Retreat, featuring project presentations, a SUP paddle, and a DJ set.
Open source491
11 Aug 2024
Winners of the Island Photo Contest Announced
Photo contest results are in: first place goes to @DastinGrin, second to @res_sac, third to @Andreeva_Marina1994 and @barhatova_an.
Open source492
11 Aug 2024
Final Hours to Vote for the Island Photo
A reminder that voting for the best Island photo ends in a few hours.
Open source493
10 Aug 2024
Interesting Discovery — Will Explore Tomorrow
A brief remark about an interesting discovery to be explored the next day.
Open source494
9 Aug 2024
Final Vote for the Best Island Photo
Eight top photos are presented for the final vote; the winner receives the channel wallpaper spot and a SUP paddle outing.
Open source495
8 Aug 2024
New Hip Hoppers Episode Featuring Sergei Fokin
A new Hip Hoppers episode is out featuring well-known island chef Sergei Fokin.
Open source496
8 Aug 2024
Channel Wallpaper Vote Closes on Friday
Readers are reminded to go to the comments and vote for their favourite wallpaper submissions before Friday.
Open source497
7 Aug 2024
Creative Union NOT VACATION Resumes Activities
Creative union NOT VACATION announces a resumption of activities on the island, with OSTROV channel becoming the official media partner.
Open source498
6 Aug 2024
New Hip Hoppers Episode Now in Stories
A new Hip Hoppers episode is out, covering peanut butter making, jungle life, and the missing gecko.
Open source499
6 Aug 2024
Competition for New Channel Wallpaper Featuring the Island
The channel announces a photo competition to choose new wallpaper; the winner is determined by the most reactions by Friday.
Open source500
5 Aug 2024
TON Day Party Announcement for August 17, 2024
A brief announcement about the TON Day Party event scheduled for August 17, 2024.
Open source501
5 Aug 2024
Teaser for the Next Hip Hoppers Episode
Teaser for the next Hip Hoppers episode promising stories about peanut sauce, ants, and a dead gecko.
Open source502
4 Aug 2024
OSTROV Channel Presents New Content
A brief announcement of new content from the OSTROV channel.
Open source503
4 Aug 2024
Pilot Episode Announcement for the 'Island' Series — Hoppers
The OSTROV channel launches its pilot episode of a TV series named after the Sri Lankan dish hoppers, featuring island chefs and entrepreneurs.
Open source504
4 Aug 2024
Unexpected Recurring Incident
A short ironic comment about a recurring unexpected event.
Open source505
4 Aug 2024
Weekly Post Analytics for the OSTROV Channel
A weekly summary of the top posts in the OSTROV channel by reactions, comments, and forwards.
Open source506
3 Aug 2024
No Festival — Just an Ordinary Sunday on the Island
An announcement of a regular Sunday event on the Island with no special festival.
Open source507
3 Aug 2024
SUP Festival Takes Place in Saint Petersburg
A SUP board festival is taking place along the rivers of Saint Petersburg.
Open source508
3 Aug 2024
Impressive Video Seen Too Late
The author shares a video report they consider outstandingly talented and regrets not seeing it sooner.
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2 Aug 2024
Repeat SUP Paddle on Sunday
A repeat SUP paddle event is planned for Sunday; Ostrov community members holding tokens participate for free.
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28 Jul 2024
Authors support the Island channel's Stories section
The editorial team reminds readers about the channel's Stories section and thanks authors for their active content contributions.
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24 Jul 2024
Birthday of islander Andrei Ros
The editorial team publishes a warm birthday tribute to Andrei Ros — a biker, photographer and generous person who contributed greatly to island life.
Open source515
22 Jul 2024
Sunset on the island and best photo contest
A sunset photo post triggered a battle of sunset shots in the comments, with a 108 $SRNDP token prize promised to the winner.
Open source516
22 Jul 2024
Island editor-in-chief joins pull-up challenge
The Island channel editor-in-chief joined Denis's morning pull-up challenge, contributing one ceremonial pull-up.
Open source517
22 Jul 2024
Rumours from the Southern chat
A short post announcing some rumours from the Southern chat without revealing details.
Open source518
21 Jul 2024
Best lantern photo contest for $SRNDP prize
The channel announces a best lantern photo contest with a prize of 108 $SRNDP tokens.
Open source519
21 Jul 2024
Breaking news without details
The post consists only of the words 'Breaking news' without any content.
Open source520
20 Jul 2024
Nastroe film company founder launches Telegram channel
The Island channel discovered the Telegram channel of a well-known photographer and founder of the Nastroe film company and shares the link.
Open source521
19 Jul 2024
Telegram monetisation now available for Russian channels
Telegram has opened monetisation for Russian channels, allowing paid content via stars that can be spent on promotion.
Open source522
19 Jul 2024
Something happened: reports from multiple countries
A short post about some event mentioning Spain, Germany, Australia, Turkey, the Netherlands, and India.
Open source523
18 Jul 2024
Third bell before the Island channel broadcast
An invitation to listeners to take their seats and prepare questions before the start of the channel's live broadcast.
Open source524
13 Jul 2024
Wedding of the year Ambani: Sri Lanka watches with interest
A story about the lavish wedding of Indian billionaire Anant Ambani's son in Mumbai featuring global celebrities and a multi-million dollar budget.
Open source525
4 Jul 2024
Voting for the best advertising chat on the island
The Island channel announces an open vote to choose the best Russian-language Sri Lanka chat for advertising placement.
Open source526
2 Jul 2024
Open workout at Makahiya Fitness club
The WeTeam crew invites everyone to a free open workout with a British coach and photography at Makahiya Fitness club.
Open source527
30 Jun 2024
Choosing the best advertising platforms for islanders
The Island editorial team asks readers to suggest the best Sri Lanka chats and channels for advertising placement.
Open source528
29 Jun 2024
Top authors of the Island channel for the week
The editorial team publishes the weekly ranking of channel authors based on reactions, comments, and forwards.
Open source529
29 Jun 2024
International team at CrossFit Ceylon competition
The author shares about an upcoming team CrossFit competition at Crossfit Ceylon with teammates from Russia and England.
Open source530
28 Jun 2024
Content warning about advertising in the channel
The editorial team warns about potentially emotional content and discusses advertising in the Island channel.
Open source531
27 Jun 2024
Editorial team thanks readers for their feedback
The Island channel editorial team shares a pleasant reader comment and notes the quality of the Russian Embassy channel in Sri Lanka.
Open source532
27 Jun 2024
Russian Embassy in Beirut Advises Against Traveling to Lebanon
The Russian embassy in Beirut hints that it is not the best time to travel to Lebanon for those considering it as an alternative to Vietnam.
Open source533
24 Jun 2024
Attention Serious Crypto Investors Until June 25
A brief announcement with an offer for serious crypto investors, valid until June 25.
Open source534
24 Jun 2024
Serious Analytics Have Arrived
A brief announcement of an upcoming serious analytical piece.
Open source535
24 Jun 2024
Top Posts of Last Week and Channel Author Rankings
The Ostrov channel announces the top posts by reactions, comments and shares for last week and launches an author ranking with monthly prizes.
Open source536
23 Jun 2024
Earth Photo 2024 Winners: Guess the Shot from Sri Lanka
Winners' photos of the Earth Photo 2024 award have been published with an invitation to guess which shot was taken in Sri Lanka.
Open source537
23 Jun 2024
Annual Chemistry Textbook Meme Feels New Every Year
The Ostrov channel notes the tradition of recalling the chemistry textbook meme once a year, and every time it feels brand new.
Open source538
21 Jun 2024
Horror Room Announced at Fairway Galle June 21–24
From June 21 to 24 at Fairway, Galle, a Horror Room event will take place after sunset for 100 rupees.
Open source539
20 Jun 2024
Earthquake and Glowing Objects in the Sky over Vavuniya
A minor earthquake near Vavuniya and fishermen's reports of two bright slowly moving objects in the sky over Mullaitivu attracted local media attention.
Open source540
19 Jun 2024
Grandma Also Started Tapping the Telegram Hamster
A humorous post about how even grandmothers have joined the Telegram hamster-tapping trend.
Open source541
13 Jun 2024
Dog Named Soft Missing in Weligama
A dog named Soft (11 months, no collar) is missing since June 9 from SurfsUp Hotel in Weligama, last reportedly seen near Locale cafe.
Open source542
10 Jun 2024
Subscriber's Personal Emoji Added to Channel Reactions
The Ostrov channel added subscriber @delanorma's personal emoji to channel reactions as a thank you for the most boosts given.
Open source543
9 Jun 2024
Durov Explains Telegram Outage as a Misclick
Pavel Durov revealed the cause of the global Telegram outage — an accidental click on the wrong button while tapping a hamster.
Open source544
8 Jun 2024
Channel Made Memes About Pastries
The Ostrov channel editorial team created a series of memes on the theme of pastries.
Open source545
546
6 Jun 2024
Ostrov Channel Reaches Level 14 Thanks to Readers
Thanks to subscriber boosts, the Ostrov channel jumped from level 7 to level 14 on Telegram, gaining 14 stories per day, custom reactions and channel wallpaper.
Open source547
5 Jun 2024
Ostrov Requests Telegram Boosts to Publish More Stories
With two authors traveling simultaneously, the Ostrov channel has hit its stories limit and asks Premium subscribers to boost the channel to increase its level.
Open source548
4 Jun 2024
Relief Collection for Flood Victims in Galle
The editorial team urges islanders to join relief efforts for Galle flood victims: police requested water and basic necessities.
Open source549
3 Jun 2024
Editorial Team Found No Confirmation of the News
The Ostrov channel editorial team reports it has not yet found confirmation of previously published information.
Open source550
1 Jun 2024
Telegram Updated: Hashtags, Animations and Contact Menu
The Ostrov channel covers new Telegram features: hashtag search, animated effects, text above media, contact menu, and collapsible quotes.
Open source551
31 May 2024
Morning Digest: Wind, Rupee and Trump
A brief morning digest: wind expected, the dollar rose against the rupee, Trump found guilty of falsifying documents, yesterday's broadcast recording coming soon.
Open source552
30 May 2024
Live Stream with Arun Announced for May 30
The Ostrov channel announces a live stream with guest Arun on May 30, 2024 at 21:00 Sri Lanka time.
Open source553
30 May 2024
Ostrov Invites Islanders to Post Telegram Stories
The Ostrov channel asks subscribers with Telegram Premium to shoot and post island stories, promising reposts and sponsor prizes.
Open source554
28 May 2024
Interview with the Sevkabel Founder Given to a Blogger in Sri Lanka
Six months later, blogger Ulyana published her interview with the creator of 'Ostrov' — a candid conversation about Sevkabel and life on the island.
Open source555
27 May 2024
Letter from Grandma: Picked Up at the Post Office, Published in Full
The author received a letter from his grandmother at the Sri Lankan post office and shares it in full with followers.
Open source556
24 May 2024
Literary Almanac: Story of a Coin Collector from 25 Districts
A new issue of the Ostrov literary almanac — a captivating story about a numismatist who collected coins from all 25 districts of Sri Lanka.
Open source557
23 May 2024
Prize Giveaway: Conditions in the Post
The editorial team continues its series of giveaways and invites readers to check the conditions and respond in the comments.
Open source558
23 May 2024
Giveaway of Two Branded T-Shirts for Island Residents
The editorial team is giving away two branded Ostrov channel T-shirts — white and black — to the first two readers of the right size who are on the island.
Open source559
22 May 2024
Birthday of the Creator of the 'Ostrov' Channel
The editorial team congratulates the founder of the 'Ostrov' channel on his birthday and invites followers to leave wishes in the comments.
Open source560
22 May 2024
Has Anyone Seen This Character on the Island?
A short post asking readers if anyone has encountered this unusual game-controller character on Sri Lanka.
Open source561
20 May 2024
Colombo Air Show Postponed to Next Year
The Colombo 2024 Air Show has been cancelled and postponed to next year.
Open source562
19 May 2024
Anton Sverchkov Sang in a Tunnel and Narrowly Missed a Train
Vocalist Anton Sverchkov narrowly avoided a train while singing inside a railway tunnel in Sri Lanka.
Open source563
17 May 2024
Ravana Shows His Strength in Ella
A short emotional post exclaiming about the power of natural phenomena associated with the legendary Ravana in Ella.
Open source564
17 May 2024
Photographer Zhenya Launches a Photo Flashmob About Life Abroad
The editorial team announces a flashmob by Zhenya, whom they consider the best photographer on Sri Lanka, who covers expat life in his distinctive style.
Open source565
15 May 2024
Gloomy Hippie Publishes Book Printed on Elephant Dung Paper
The author 'Gloomy Hippie' has released a book printed on antique presses using elephant-dung paper — the editorial team asks him to share the story with the channel.
Open source566
11 May 2024
Tuk-Tuk Tournament Announced for 20 October – 1 November 2024
The editorial team invites all those involved in the tuk-tuk tournament to share impressions in the comments and links to the event website.
Open source567
10 May 2024
Editorial Team Invites Readers to Share News in the Comments
The editorial team asks followers to report what is happening in the comments — even if everything is calm on their end.
Open source568
5 May 2024
The Gloomy Hippie Begins a Story About Elephants
The editorial team announces the beginning of a literary elephant story by the author 'Gloomy Hippie', noting that the island inspires unexpected creative ideas.
Open source569
3 May 2024
Warning: Harsh Content
A brief warning about harsh content in the following material without further explanation.
Open source570
3 May 2024
Class Trip to Three Exhibitions in Colombo
The author visited three exhibitions in Colombo with their class and invites followers to guess what is shown in the photo.
Open source571
29 Apr 2024
Photo by Sri Lankan Photographer Tilina Kalutotage
A photograph by Sri Lankan photographer Tilina Kalutotage is shared.
Open source572
29 Apr 2024
Ostrov Live Stream Archive: Best Interviews
The Ostrov founder shares links to the channel's best interviews of the year — with restaurateurs, bloggers and community leaders on the island.
Open source573
25 Apr 2024
Ostrov Channel's Stories Got a Beautiful Makeover
Ostrov channel showcases its redesigned stories and invites subscribers to react.
Open source574
21 Apr 2024
Tragedy at Fox Hill Super Cross Rally Near Ella
During the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 race near Ella, a racing car went off track into spectators, killing seven people.
Open source575
17 Apr 2024
Ostrov Invites Authors to Write Columns
The Ostrov editorial team invites channel authors to contribute columns to Ostrov on a regular or one-off basis.
Open source576
16 Apr 2024
Bizarre Story of an Unruly Passenger Onboard
A tongue-in-cheek post about a passenger who claimed to be flying to his wedding with singer Vetlitskaya and threatened an explosion if stopped.
Open source577
15 Apr 2024
Aeroflot Sri Lanka Flight News Concerns Everyone
The channel hints that news about the Aeroflot flight to Sri Lanka concerns pets too — apparently regarding rules for carrying animals.
Open source578
14 Apr 2024
Happy Buddhist New Year 2568
The Ostrov channel congratulates subscribers on the Buddhist New Year 2568 and wishes them well-being and success.
Open source579
13 Apr 2024
TON BBQ Event Announcement April 17 at Surf's UP
On April 17 at Surf's UP, a free (by invitation) TON BBQ barbecue event dedicated to the TON crypto ecosystem will take place.
Open source580
9 Apr 2024
New Issue of Ostrov's Literary Almanac
A new issue of the Ostrov channel's literary almanac has been released.
Open source581
8 Apr 2024
Who Are You on the Island: A Humorous Poll
The channel posts a humorous poll about what kind of expat you are on the island — poolside mom or cash exchanger.
Open source582
6 Apr 2024
New Year Is Coming: Stock Up and Get Ready
The channel jokingly advises stocking up on food and earplugs ahead of the New Year celebrations.
Open source583
5 Apr 2024
Looking for Company for Dinner
A user is looking for pleasant company for dinner.
Open source584
4 Apr 2024
Have You Watched the New We Team Episode Yet?
The channel asks subscribers whether they have already watched the new episode from the We Team.
Open source585
27 Mar 2024
More Authors Are Joining the Ostrov Channel
The Ostrov founder reflects on how the idea of author columns came to life over a year and how the channel's circle of contributors keeps growing.
Open source586
20 Mar 2024
'Backstreets of Paradise' Started at Episode Eight
The channel responds to reader questions about why 'Backstreets of Paradise' started at episode 8, and links to the first episode.
Open source587
19 Mar 2024
New Story from The Very Hippy
The Very Hippy has published a new story; the channel urges readers to comment and like.
Open source588
18 Mar 2024
New Ostrov Author: Yulia and 'Backstreets of Paradise'
Ostrov channel introduces new author Yulia with her column 'Backstreets of Paradise', likening itself to a literary journal.
Open source589
11 Mar 2024
Arthur Bakayev's Final Video About Sri Lanka
Arthur Bakayev has released his final video about Sri Lanka and the channel asks subscribers for their thoughts.
Open source590
10 Mar 2024
Tragedy in Hikkaduwa: 16-Year-Old Boy Dies
Hikkaduwa resident Anel lost her 16-year-old son to an epileptic seizure in the water; the channel appeals for financial support.
Open source591
9 Mar 2024
New LS2 Motorcycle Helmet for Sale in Weligama
A brand-new white LS2 AIRFLOW1 helmet in size M is for sale, never used, priced at 26,500 LKR.
Open source592
9 Mar 2024
New Audio Podcast from Good Habits Channel
Sergey Efimov and his Good Habits channel are launching an audio podcast format.
Open source593
9 Mar 2024
Secret Party Tickets Rising in Price
Secret party ticket prices jumped from 5,500 to 7,500 rupees overnight, with door price at 8,000.
Open source594
8 Mar 2024
International Women's Day Congratulations
The Ostrov channel congratulates all women on the spring holiday and wishes them love.
Open source595
7 Mar 2024
Community Contest: Wet T-Shirts and Tickets
The Ostrov channel announces the community contest standings and is giving away tickets to the Under the Radar event among participants.
Open source596
7 Mar 2024
Selling a Guitar for Next to Nothing in Galle
A cheap guitar in poor condition is for sale — one string missing, stored carelessly; pickup from Galle.
Open source597
7 Mar 2024
Selling a Yamaha C40 Guitar in Sri Lanka
The owner is selling a Yamaha C40 acoustic guitar in excellent condition for 60,000 rupees, noting how hard it is to find a quality instrument on the island.
Open source598
7 Mar 2024
Yamaha C40 guitar for sale on the island
An ad for a Yamaha C40 guitar in good condition for sale at 6,000 rubles or 20,000 rupees.
Open source599
7 Mar 2024
Women's Day event with Paula and Joanne at Cafe Ceylon
On 8 March at 6 PM, Cafe Ceylon Kabalana will host an International Women's Day party with Paula and Joanne.
Open source600
6 Mar 2024
Positive feedback on Denis Ross's content format
The Ostrov channel gives an enthusiastic endorsement of Denis Ross's content format and urges him to use it more often.
Open source601
5 Mar 2024
Contest: 12 tickets to Under the Radar on 9 March
The Ostrov channel and Under the Radar are giving away 12 tickets to the March party: post a photo, name your favourite community, and follow both channels.
Open source602
5 Mar 2024
Astrological forecast: Mercury enters Aries
From 10 March, Mercury enters Aries — the best time for closing deals and completing tasks in a single uninterrupted push.
Open source603
4 Mar 2024
Ticket giveaway coming soon for the 9 March party
The Ostrov channel has received tickets for a 9 March event and announces an upcoming contest, asking subscribers to prepare their photos.
Open source604
3 Mar 2024
New story from the Ostrov channel's literary author
The channel announces a new story from its most literary author without revealing the content details.
Open source605
27 Feb 2024
SriLankan Airlines cancels flights to several countries
DailyMirror and Denis Ross's channel report SriLankan Airlines cancelling flights to India, Thailand, and the Middle East.
Open source606
607
21 Feb 2024
Community meetups announced for this week
This week's community meetups at Garazh, Zavtraki u Tiffany, Pasijou, and Pervye Litsa cover topics including qigong, aromatherapy, scooter riding, and sales.
Open source608
21 Feb 2024
Anastasia Georgievskaya launched an art channel about the island
Anastasia Georgievskaya has launched a Telegram channel about the island's art scene; the latest art tour in Mirissa was a great success, and a final tour is planned for this season.
Open source609
19 Feb 2024
Astrological forecast: Full Moon and Venus in Mars
The week of 20 February features two key events: the Venus-Mars conjunction on the 22nd and the Full Moon (Poya) on the 24th, bringing transformational energies in personal and financial matters.
Open source610
19 Feb 2024
An ordinary evening on the island
A short post with a photo capturing the atmosphere of an ordinary evening in Sri Lanka.
Open source611
612
17 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka's President spotted at KAIYO restaurant
Breaking news: Fokin spotted Sri Lanka's President at KAIYO restaurant, dressed in shorts and a T-shirt.
Open source613
17 Feb 2024
Invitation to come over this evening
A short informal post inviting people to come over this evening.
Open source614
16 Feb 2024
How to get a Yoga Fest discount via Vkus Ostrova
To receive a 5,000-rupee discount on Yoga Fest, you need to be a subscriber of the Vkus Ostrova service and follow the instructions in the bot.
Open source615
16 Feb 2024
Question about publishing provocative content
The Ostrov channel asks subscribers whether it should publish content labelled 18+ and described as weird and cringe-worthy.
Open source616
14 Feb 2024
Weekly astrological forecast: Venus-Mars conjunction
Weekly astrological forecast: on Sunday begins a two-year Venus-Mars conjunction cycle, favourable for establishing new business and personal connections.
Open source617
13 Feb 2024
Valentine's Day reminder
A brief channel reminder about the upcoming 14 February and a post about flowers.
Open source618
11 Feb 2024
Missing the birch trees back home?
A short rhetorical question from the Ostrov channel about nostalgia for home.
Open source619
10 Feb 2024
Marketing masterclass by Anton Petrochenkov
On 11 February at Sarayka Lounge, a masterclass titled "Bum Marketing" will be held by Anton Petrochenkov, the author of the Ostrov channel's anthem.
Open source620
9 Feb 2024
Astrological forecast: Chinese New Year and New Moon
An astrological forecast for the period from 10 February warns of a sharp change at the New Moon and describes the influence of the Venus-Mars-Pluto conjunction.
Open source621
8 Feb 2024
Ostrov channel celebrates its first birthday
The Ostrov channel turns one year old: the editorial team posts a behind-the-scenes launch video and asks subscribers to share a word association and referral link.
Open source622
7 Feb 2024
Events digest from the Ostrov channel
The Ostrov channel announces several events of the week: tea with Lena Surkiz at RATT, a sales training, an art tour in Mirissa, and an evening with saxophonists.
Open source623
6 Feb 2024
Art tour at Mirissa Hills Hotel-Museum
On 8 February in Mirissa, an art day will be held at Villa Mirissa Hills, featuring a talk on tropical modernism, Geoffrey Bawa, and the only contemporary art collection in the south of the island.
Open source624
2 Feb 2024
Iron Island 2024 competition in Habaraduwa
The Iron Island 2024 sports competition will be held in two rounds: on the beach in Habaraduwa and at Makahiya Fitness club, with free entry for spectators.
Open source625
1 Feb 2024
Results of the Under the Radar ticket giveaway
Winners of the Under the Radar party ticket giveaway have been announced across several channels, along with the most active participant.
Open source626
1 Feb 2024
Stop signal for the giveaway
The STOP post signals the end of the ticket giveaway in the channel comments.
Open source627
1 Feb 2024
Ticket giveaway for the Under the Radar party
The Ostrov channel is giving away tickets to the Under the Radar party on 3 February in Kogala: participants must post an emoji in the comments before the word STOP is announced.
Open source628
30 Jan 2024
Ticket giveaway from First Faces and Tiffany Breakfasts
The First Faces club and the Tiffany Breakfasts project are giving away tickets to their upcoming events.
Open source629
30 Jan 2024
Photo wallpaper contest: vote for the best Island shot
Readers are invited to add an Island photo with a caption to the comments; the winner by reaction count will receive a T-shirt and have their photo set as the channel wallpaper.
Open source630
29 Jan 2024
Photo wallpaper contest and party ticket giveaway
The channel announces a contest for the best Island photo to use as chat wallpaper and a giveaway of 12 tickets to a secret party.
Open source631
27 Jan 2024
BBQ, white, and pink parties on the Island
A brief list of upcoming themed parties: BBQ party, Sarayka pre-opening party, White party, and Pink party.
Open source632
26 Jan 2024
Post comments sparked laughter
A brief post with a laughing emoji, apparently the channel's reaction to amusing reader comments.
Open source633
23 Jan 2024
Channel for event announcements on the Island
The Ostrov channel recommends subscribing to a dedicated Telegram channel for event announcements rather than preparing posts manually.
Open source634
23 Jan 2024
Event announcements for the week of 22–28 January
Weekly roundup: Poya Day, a quiz at Jungle Soul, a White Party, an art workshop, and a poetry evening at various spots across the Island.
Open source635
18 Jan 2024
The perfect tourist has been found
A humorous short post with a tongue-in-cheek announcement about discovering the 'perfect tourist'.
Open source636
16 Jan 2024
Event announcements for the week of 17–21 January
Weekly event roundup: the Garage accelerator, Tiffany breakfasts, dance practice, an art party, and live music at various locations across the Island.
Open source637
11 Jan 2024
Granny has written — leave reactions
A short notice about a new post from the regular author 'Granny' asking readers to leave reactions, as it matters to her.
Open source638
31 Dec 2023
Results of the Ostrov channel's first year
The channel wraps up its first year: live streams, questionnaires, venue reviews, publications, and thanks to regular authors and community members.
Open source639
30 Dec 2023
Astrological forecast: welcoming the Year of the Dragon, part 2
Part two of the forecast: how to dress, decorate the home with a dragon image, and set the right intentions for balance and mysticism in the Year of the Dragon.
Open source640
29 Dec 2023
Event has begun at ShantиShanti
A brief announcement that an event has started at the ShantиShanti bar with no further details.
Open source641
29 Dec 2023
Astrological forecast: how to welcome the Year of the Dragon
An astrologer explains the symbolism of 2024 — the Year of the Green Wooden Dragon in the Chinese zodiac — and gives advice on welcoming the New Year.
Open source642
29 Dec 2023
Fluffy Christmas Tree Day: show your holiday trees
To mark Fluffy Christmas Tree Day, the channel invites readers to share photos of their decorated trees and tree substitutes in the comments.
Open source643
29 Dec 2023
Friday before New Year: weather and a lotus fact
Digest dated 29 December with weather forecast and a fact: Sri Lanka's national flower, the blue lotus, actually belongs to the water lily genus.
Open source644
28 Dec 2023
Event announcements go in the Communities chat
The channel reminds that event announcements and community happenings should be posted in the Communities chat.
Open source645
28 Dec 2023
Sveta Matrosova's column: day counter
A brief post with the episode number of Sveta Matrosova's column — no additional content.
Open source646
28 Dec 2023
The last Thursday of the outgoing year on the Island
Digest dated 28 December: weather, the legend of the Howling Hole near Matara, and a warning not to say the Russian exclamation that sounds like a Sinhala insult.
Open source647
27 Dec 2023
Wednesday on the Island: sapphire, word of the day and announcements
Daily digest dated 27 December: weather, a fact about the world's largest sapphire found in Sri Lanka in 2021, and event announcements.
Open source648
26 Dec 2023
Share good stories ahead of the New Year
Ahead of the New Year the channel invites readers to share inspiring and uplifting stories.
Open source649
26 Dec 2023
Invitation to a tea gathering in Unawatuna
Lena Surkiz invites everyone to a tea gathering on 27 December in Unawatuna for 5000 LKR, registration via direct messages.
Open source650
26 Dec 2023
Tuesday on the Island: weather, facts and events
Daily digest from the Ostrov channel dated 26 December with weather, tides, a Sinhala word of the day, and a quiz announcement in Mirissa.
Open source651
25 Dec 2023
Astro forecast December 25–31: Neoplatonists and magic
Weekly astrology forecast with a historical detour into the era of Neoplatonists and their fascination with occultism.
Open source652
25 Dec 2023
Daily digest Monday December 25
Christmas morning digest featuring a fact about the Vedda tribe, the original inhabitants of Ceylon, of whom only about 2,000 remain.
Open source653
24 Dec 2023
Sveta Matrosova's column — new entry
Announcement of a new installment of Sveta Matrosova's photography column on the Ostrov channel.
Open source654
22 Dec 2023
Daily digest Friday December 22
Morning digest on winter solstice day with a fact about the island's area — 65,000 sq km, making it the 25th largest island in the world.
Open source655
21 Dec 2023
Questions for Alexei can be left in the comments
A brief announcement that questions for guest speaker Alexei can be submitted in the post comments.
Open source656
21 Dec 2023
Call to share the poll with friends
The Play Development team asks readers to share the poll with friends and in group chats.
Open source657
21 Dec 2023
Daily digest Thursday December 21
Morning digest with a fact about sinhalite, a rare yellow gemstone found in Sri Lanka that is more valuable than a diamond.
Open source658
21 Dec 2023
Winners of the second Under the Radar contest announced
The channel announced new contest winners: @alinkasworld and @Manwe_SandS receive tickets to the event.
Open source659
20 Dec 2023
Second ticket contest for Under the Radar
Repeat contest: comment a disco ball until STOP is called and win a ticket to the Under the Radar party on December 23.
Open source660
20 Dec 2023
Community announcements: art, breakfasts, quiz before Christmas
Weekly event roundup: art workshop, birthday celebration with jazz and oysters at Galle Fort, quiz night, and movie screening.
Open source661
20 Dec 2023
New astrology forecast format from Tatiana
The channel tries a new astrology forecast format from Tatiana and asks for audience feedback.
Open source662
20 Dec 2023
Daily digest Wednesday December 20
Morning digest featuring a fact about Sri Lanka's 9 provinces and 25 districts, plus an update on the delivery bot testing.
Open source663
19 Dec 2023
Daily digest Tuesday December 19
Morning digest featuring a fact about Adam's Peak, sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Muslims, plus a new word of the day.
Open source664
18 Dec 2023
Daily digest Monday December 18
Morning digest on International Migrants Day featuring a fact about Sri Lanka's 3000-year history and an invitation to test the delivery bot.
Open source665
17 Dec 2023
Exercise complex for lower back and glutes
The author shares a yoga complex to relieve lower back tension, strengthen the spine, and stretch the hamstrings.
Open source666
16 Dec 2023
Meme collection from the channel after a hiatus
The Ostrov channel shares a batch of memes after a break.
Open source667
15 Dec 2023
Under the Radar contest winners announced
The channel announced the winners of the Under the Radar ticket contest — Ana_Saut and Mortemanes.
Open source668
15 Dec 2023
Contest: win a ticket to Under the Radar
Channel contest: comment a disco ball until the channel says STOP — the last two commenters win tickets to the Under the Radar party on December 23.
Open source669
15 Dec 2023
Weekend announcements: quiz, parties, art show in Hikkaduwa
Event roundup: Mambo's party, a quiz night in Hikkaduwa, and an art exhibition by Anastasia Georgievskaya.
Open source670
15 Dec 2023
Photo editing tips from Sveta Matrosova
Sveta Matrosova shares photo editing tips in her regular author column on the channel.
Open source671
15 Dec 2023
Daily digest Friday December 15
Morning digest with a fact about the cultural triangle of Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, and Kandy, plus the word of the day 'Paksey' (party).
Open source672
14 Dec 2023
News from the Southern chat group
A brief repost of news from the island community's Southern chat group.
Open source673
14 Dec 2023
Daily digest Thursday December 14
Morning digest featuring a fact about grey langur monkeys commonly seen on Sri Lankan streets, plus a new word of the day.
Open source674
13 Dec 2023
Community event announcements for the week
Weekly event roundup: AI workshop, art party, women's networking, quiz night, and a concert on the southern coast.
Open source675
13 Dec 2023
Nadia Sakhno teases the next venue review
Nadia Sakhno teases the next venue to be featured in her review column on the Ostrov channel.
Open source676
13 Dec 2023
Daily digest Wednesday December 13
Morning digest with a fact that Sri Lanka's capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte and the words of the day: 'Ov' (yes) and 'Neha' (no).
Open source677
12 Dec 2023
Photo tips from Sveta Matrosova
Sveta Matrosova shares practical photography tips in her author column on the channel.
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12 Dec 2023
Daily digest Tuesday December 12
Morning digest with weather, a fact about Sri Lanka's speed limit, and the Sinhala greeting 'Suba Udaasanaya'.
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11 Dec 2023
Astro forecast December 11–17: New Moon and Mercury retrograde
Weekly astrology forecast: the New Moon on December 13 coincides with Mercury turning retrograde — a time to avoid financial decisions.
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11 Dec 2023
Daily digest Monday December 11
Morning digest with weather, tides, a fact about the Sri Lankan flag, and the Sinhala word of the day.
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10 Dec 2023
Yoga Fest contest final — last day to vote
Today is the last day of the Yoga Fest contest: participants compete for a ticket, voting is open and late entries are still accepted.
Open source682
10 Dec 2023
Happy baby pose: yoga for relaxation
A guide to the Happy Baby pose highlighting its benefits for stretching and back relaxation, with tips for beginners.
Open source683
9 Dec 2023
Sveta Matrosova's column
A brief announcement of photographer Sveta Matrosova's column on the Ostrov channel.
Open source684
9 Dec 2023
Reminder about the Yoga Fest contest
The channel reminds followers about the ongoing Yoga Fest ticket contest — with few entries so far, chances are high.
Open source685
8 Dec 2023
New event announcement mechanism on the channel
The channel changed its announcement format: event organizers now post in comments and the most liked entries make it to the main feed.
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8 Dec 2023
Sri Lanka news from the channel
A brief news announcement about Sri Lanka from the Ostrov channel editorial team.
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8 Dec 2023
Meet new author Sveta Matrosova
The Ostrov channel introduces its new author — photographer Sveta Matrosova, wife of Sergei Matrosov.
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8 Dec 2023
Warrior pose photo contest with Yoga Fest
The channel launched a joint contest with Yoga Fest: send a photo in warrior pose and the most liked entry wins a free ticket.
Open source689
8 Dec 2023
Daily digest Friday December 8
Morning channel digest with weather forecast, tides, Sinhala word of the day, and Friday event announcements.
Open source690
7 Dec 2023
Live broadcast with Yoga Festival founders
The Ostrov channel held a live broadcast with Yoga Fest founders and announced a giveaway for a free festival ticket.
Open source691
7 Dec 2023
Video without comment — just enjoy
A brief post with a link to a video that the editors recommend simply watching and enjoying.
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7 Dec 2023
Thursday digest for December 7: cricket and counting to five
Morning digest: Drinking Buddy Day, fact about Sri Lanka winning the 1996 Cricket World Cup, and the numbers one to five in Sinhala.
Open source693
6 Dec 2023
Community events announcement: cinema, art meetup, book club
Announcement of several community events: Killers of the Flower Moon screening at Pasijou, MEET UP ART party and a Dovlatov book club at the Tochka Sborki club.
Open source694
6 Dec 2023
Announcement of live broadcast with Yoga Festival founders on the island
Tomorrow on the channel's live stream, Yoga Festival founders Igor and Yulia Stepura, Ekaterina Kapitanova and Sergei Molchanov will discuss launching the December festival.
Open source695
6 Dec 2023
Wednesday digest for December 6: graphite and word of the day
Morning digest: Lazy Day, fact about Sri Lanka as a leading producer of high-quality graphite, and the word of the day 'rasayi' — 'delicious'.
Open source696
5 Dec 2023
Tuesday digest for December 5: snakes and rain
Morning digest: Ninja Day, rainy forecast, fact about 86 snake species in Sri Lanka (only 5 venomous) and the words of the day 'hari ganan' and 'hari labayi'.
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4 Dec 2023
Astrological forecast for December 4-10
Weekly astrological forecast: Venus transiting Scorpio and trining Saturn on December 5-6 marks the best time for business deals and signing contracts.
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4 Dec 2023
Recommendation for People of the Island video from MAD Set
A short recommendation for the MAD Set channel's video content about island residents.
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4 Dec 2023
Monday digest for December 4: hugs and a historical fact
Morning digest: International Hug Day, the historical fact that until the 15th century you could walk to Ceylon from India, and the word of the day 'Stuti' — 'thank you'.
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2 Dec 2023
Reminder about an important event not to be missed
A brief reminder about an upcoming event without specific details.
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2 Dec 2023
Telegram update: story reposts, custom emoji and channel boost
The editors announce a Telegram update with story reposts and custom emoji, and ask subscribers to support the channel with a boost.
Open source702
1 Dec 2023
Friday digest for December 1: first day of winter on the island
Morning digest: first day of winter and Bartender Appreciation Day, fact about 750 medicinal plant species in Sri Lanka, and a party at Surf's Up.
Open source703
30 Nov 2023
Thursday digest for November 30: elephants and safety
Morning digest: Computer Security Day and World Elephant Day, fact about graphite production in Sri Lanka.
Open source704
29 Nov 2023
Three key events of the week: garage, networking, party
Announcement of the Garage accelerator meeting, the anniversary of women's breakfasts at Tiffany's at Sky Breeze and the birthday of Surf's Up.
Open source705
29 Nov 2023
Wednesday digest for November 29: sapphires and new taqueria
Morning digest: National Chocolate Day, fact about Sri Lanka's famous sapphires, and the opening of taqueria bar Luchador in Weligama.
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28 Nov 2023
Tuesday digest for November 28: Bodhi tree and a new café
Morning digest: National French Toast Day, fact about the 2,300-year-old sacred Bodhi tree, and the opening of Capybara Cafe Coworking in Mirissa.
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27 Nov 2023
Astrological forecast for November 27 – December 3
Weekly astrological forecast: a full moon in Gemini brings strong emotional intensity; the advice is to accept feelings and keep moving forward.
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27 Nov 2023
Monday digest for November 27 with turtle support day
Morning digest: International Guitarist Day, Turtle Support Day, weather, live music at LOCALE and a question about sauces.
Open source709
26 Nov 2023
Link to materials about today's holiday
A brief post with a link to a subscriber's materials about today's holiday, without specifying which one.
Open source710
26 Nov 2023
Sunday content from the MAD Set channel
A brief recommendation for Sunday video content from the MAD Set channel and the island's southern community.
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24 Nov 2023
Friday digest for November 24: Black Friday and shopping
Morning digest: Black Friday versus Buy Nothing Day, weather, Aliya Hippie Market at W15 and a philosophical question about wasting time.
Open source712
23 Nov 2023
Emergency announcement of a live broadcast on the channel
A brief emergency announcement about a live broadcast today at 20:00 on the Ostrov channel — no further details.
Open source713
23 Nov 2023
Thursday digest for November 23 with a question about the calendar
Morning digest: Fibonacci Day, weather, roller sports classes and a philosophical question about how the inventor of the calendar knew what day it was.
Open source714
22 Nov 2023
Weekly events announcement: accelerator, networking, cinema
A roundup of upcoming events: Garage accelerator meeting, women's networking at Angel Beach, Thor screening at Pasijou and an intimate concert at Surf's Up.
Open source715
22 Nov 2023
Philosophical post on the meaning of life and self-realisation
A post in the 'Sounds Like a Plan' column reflects on Nietzsche's will to meaning and urges finding one's calling through what comes easily and brings joy.
Open source716
22 Nov 2023
Wednesday digest for November 22 with community announcements
Morning digest: Psychologist's Day, weather, dinner at Water Gate by Lyam Entertainments and a question about the fictional veterinarian Aibolit.
Open source717
21 Nov 2023
Tuesday digest for November 21 with tuna recipe
Morning digest: World Fisheries Day, recipe for yellowfin tuna tartar with mango, and a rooftop concert at H&C Heaven Beach Hotel.
Open source718
20 Nov 2023
Teaser of the special project with Soundunity and Shanti Shanti
A brief teaser for the joint special project with Soundunity and Shanti Shanti — to be continued.
Open source719
20 Nov 2023
Astrological forecast for the week of November 20-26
The astrological forecast describes the influence of Moon-Saturn and Sun-Mars conjunctions and recommends spiritual practices and emotional management.
Open source720
20 Nov 2023
Monday digest for November 20 with day's events
Morning digest: World Children's Day, weather, tide schedule, live music at Summer Salt Bar and a philosophical question about leadership.
Open source721
18 Nov 2023
Saturday memes for a good mood
A short Saturday post with memes — no particular topic, just for fun.
Open source722
17 Nov 2023
Sunset photo — invitation to share pictures
The editors share a sunset photo and invite subscribers to post their own sunset shots in the comments.
Open source723
17 Nov 2023
Friday digest for November 17 with weather and announcements
The channel's morning digest: day's holidays, weather forecast, tide schedule, evening events and a philosophical question of the day.
Open source724
16 Nov 2023
Mysterious incidents during video shoot with soundunity
The Ostrov team recounts a series of mysterious incidents during filming of a joint video with soundunity and Shanti Shanti, which will still be released.
Open source725
16 Nov 2023
Morning digest Thursday 16 November
Daily digest: weather, tides, and a call for readers to share contacts of doctors they use on the island.
Open source726
15 Nov 2023
Wednesday announcement: live music, accelerator, networking
Weekly community announcements: jazz evening at 'Kak Doma', Garage accelerator meeting, and other island events.
Open source727
15 Nov 2023
Morning digest Wednesday 15 November: chocolate muffin day
Daily digest: weather, tides, and a playful invitation to celebrate national chocolate muffin and milkshake day.
Open source728
14 Nov 2023
Morning digest Tuesday 14 November
Daily digest: weather, tides, and a playful remark that the 'day of carefree relaxation' is clearly made for island residents.
Open source729
13 Nov 2023
Morning digest Monday 13 November: World Kindness Day
Daily digest on World Kindness Day: weather, tides, and a humorous call to find the best sausages on the island.
Open source730
10 Nov 2023
Fashion Night and rave: Friday parties on the island
Announcement of two events: Fashion Night at Doctor House with DJ Kevin Fernando and a season-opening rave with free entry before 6 pm.
Open source731
10 Nov 2023
Morning digest Friday 10 November: World Youth Day
Daily digest on World Youth Day: weather and the news that Pasijou is screening a Hulk film at 19:30.
Open source732
9 Nov 2023
Ostrov on air: leave your comments
The channel announces a live broadcast and invites subscribers to leave comments.
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9 Nov 2023
Morning digest Thursday 9 November: broadcast with three guests
Daily digest: weather, tides, and a preview of the evening broadcast with Fokin, Uvarov, and Bogryanov about the opening of a new venue.
Open source734
8 Nov 2023
Community announcements moved to Wednesday: weekly events
The channel moves community announcements to Wednesday and publishes the schedule: Garage accelerator, women's networking in Mirissa, and an art party in Galle.
Open source735
8 Nov 2023
KELLLA boutique opening: 20% discount today
The channel reports on the KELLLA boutique opening and reminds followers that a 20% opening-day discount applies to all items.
Open source736
8 Nov 2023
Morning digest Wednesday 8 November: boutique opening
Daily digest: weather, tides, and the day's highlight — the opening of Kellla boutique in Mirissa.
Open source737
7 Nov 2023
Astrological forecast for 6–12 November
Weekly astrological forecast: a powerful geomagnetic storm until 8 November may cause mood swings, followed by a Mars-Uranus opposition on the 11th.
Open source738
7 Nov 2023
Opening of Kellla boutique in Mirissa on 8 November
Announcement of the opening of Kellla boutique in Mirissa with a 20% discount on all items to mark the launch.
Open source739
6 Nov 2023
Ostrov Life on air: Misha Fot is playing
The channel announces the start of the 'Ostrov Life' music broadcast with DJ Misha Fot and invites listeners to share requests.
Open source740
6 Nov 2023
Morning digest Monday 6 November
Daily digest: weather, tides, and news — government approval rating fell to 9% in October, and part of Marine Drive in Colombo is closed to traffic.
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4 Nov 2023
Short message with no content
The post contains only numbers without any explanation.
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3 Nov 2023
Party schedule for Friday and the weekend
Event schedule at Angel Beach Club, Shanti Santi, Trax, Locale, and other island venues for the upcoming weekend.
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3 Nov 2023
Morning digest Friday 3 November: Union Pay sanctions
Daily digest: weather and the main news — from 3 November, Union Pay cards of Russian Standard, VBRR, and Post Bank stop working abroad.
Open source744
2 Nov 2023
Psychosomatics broadcast: ask your questions
The channel announces the start of a live broadcast on psychosomatics and invites viewers to ask Lera and Roma questions in the comments.
Open source745
2 Nov 2023
Community events announcement for the weekend
Upcoming events: quiz nights in Unawatuna and Weligama, 'Cashflow' board game session, networking breakfast in Galle, and a yoga commune in Ahangama.
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2 Nov 2023
Morning digest Thursday 2 November: university strike
Daily digest: weather, tides, and the main event — a university strike across Sri Lanka.
Open source747
1 Nov 2023
Broadcast preview on psychosomatics with Roma Lazarev
Preview of a live broadcast with philosophy doctor Roma Lazarev on psychosomatics and the body's Special Biological Programme.
Open source748
1 Nov 2023
Morning digest Wednesday 1 November
Daily digest: weather, day's holidays, news about rising fuel prices and a shooting at a hotel in Ella.
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31 Oct 2023
Morning digest 31 October: Halloween and dengue
Halloween daily digest: weather, tides, and the alarming news that dengue cases on the island have exceeded 68,000.
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30 Oct 2023
Morning weather and events digest for 30 October
Daily digest with weather, tides, day's holidays, and the main news: the Indian rupee being introduced as an accepted foreign currency.
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29 Oct 2023
Channel weekly digest for 23–29 October
The weekly digest of the Ostrov channel listing all publications from 23 to 29 October.
Open source752
29 Oct 2023
New Telegram features: quote replies, colours, stories
Telegram released an update with new features: replies to specific quotes, forwarding quoted replies, username colour customisation, and quick story viewing.
Open source753
28 Oct 2023
Saturday meme collection for subscribers
The channel publishes a collection of Saturday memes for its audience.
Open source754
28 Oct 2023
SoundUnity party announcement with market and drum and bass
The channel announces a SoundUnity event: a daytime costume market followed by a drum and bass night party at Shanti Shanti.
Open source755
27 Oct 2023
Halloween weekend party announcements on the island
Halloween weekend party roundup covering Angel Beach Club, Trax Ahangama, and Shanti Shanti with craft market, music, and costume contest.
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27 Oct 2023
Friday digest: thunderstorm, champagne, question of the day
Friday morning post noting thunderstorms in some areas, the International Champagne Day, and a question about cranky co-workers.
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26 Oct 2023
Post for questions ahead of the upcoming broadcast
Invitation for subscribers to submit questions for the upcoming live broadcast in the post comments.
Open source758
26 Oct 2023
Announcement of women's networking events and weekly activities
Event roundup covering women's networking sessions on delegation and stretching in Galle and Weligama, plus a networking masterclass at Tea Avenue.
Open source759
26 Oct 2023
Thursday digest: Garage community, events, question of the day
Thursday morning post announcing a Garage community meeting and inviting subscribers to share event information.
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25 Oct 2023
Broadcast announcement with YouTuber Denis Ross from We Team
Announcement of a live broadcast with Denis Ross, creator of the popular We Team YouTube channel, discussing how it started and the team's future plans.
Open source761
25 Oct 2023
Halloween SoundUnity party announcement on October 28 at Shanti Shanti
Halloween party announcement featuring a craft market, makeup artists, costume contest, and drum-n-bass music on October 28 at Shanti Shanti.
Open source762
25 Oct 2023
Wednesday digest: surf, markets, events, question of the day
Morning post noting good surf conditions and inviting subscribers to announce events through the channel bot.
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24 Oct 2023
Tuesday digest: rains, reservoir, question of the day
Morning post with news about rising water levels at Murutawela reservoir and periodic power outages.
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23 Oct 2023
Short post with number emojis
Very short post containing only number emojis with no textual content.
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23 Oct 2023
Monday digest: holidays, weather, question of the day
Monday post congratulating marketers and garage enthusiasts, with weather and a question about the meaning of life in a complex world.
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22 Oct 2023
Weekly digest of the Ostrov channel: October 16–22
Weekly recap covering news, broadcasts, restaurant reviews, event announcements, and the launch of the new 'Go and Watch' column.
Open source767
22 Oct 2023
'Go and Watch' column: Villeneuve's film 'Incendies'
New channel column recommending Denis Villeneuve's 2010 film 'Incendies', selected by the channel's psychoanalyst contributor.
Open source768
21 Oct 2023
Location update for 'First Faces' meetup with Artem Kardash
Location update for the 'First Faces' community meetup featuring a talk on Telegram promotion at Tea Avenue cafe on October 22 at 11:00.
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21 Oct 2023
Saturday meme collection from the Ostrov channel
A lighthearted Saturday post featuring a meme collection for channel subscribers.
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20 Oct 2023
Short post with number emojis
Very short post containing only number emojis with no textual content.
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20 Oct 2023
Weekend party announcements: Unawatuna, Mirissa, Ahangama
Roundup of Friday and Saturday parties across several south-coast venues along with the Shanti Shanti contest results.
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20 Oct 2023
Friday digest: school curriculum, water shutoffs, announcements
Friday post with news about changes to the school curriculum, water shutoffs in several Colombo districts, and upcoming event announcements.
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19 Oct 2023
Weekly events announcement: quizzes, networking, restaurant opening
Weekly event roundup: English-language quizzes, women's networking sessions with meditation, and the opening of the new Sebu Lounge restaurant.
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19 Oct 2023
Thursday digest: motorbike broadcast, holidays, question of the day
Morning post announcing an evening live broadcast on safe motorbike riding with professional instructor Mikhail Ivanov.
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18 Oct 2023
Wednesday digest: news, events, question of the day
Morning post noting the arrest of 15 fishermen in Sri Lankan waters and an invitation to participate in the Telegram Premium giveaway.
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17 Oct 2023
Tuesday digest: ferry, channel milestone, question of the day
Morning post with weather, ferry ticket prices for the India–Sri Lanka route, and announcement of the channel reaching 1,000 subscribers.
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16 Oct 2023
Astrological forecast for the week of October 16–22
Astrologer Tatiana discusses the eclipse corridor and active Mars, warning of possible tense global events until November 11.
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16 Oct 2023
Monday digest: nutrition, yoga, question of the day
Monday post with daily celebration notes, weather, and a recommendation to try the triangle yoga pose.
Open source779
15 Oct 2023
Weekly digest of the Ostrov channel
Recap of channel publications for the week of October 9–15, covering news, astrology, live broadcasts, event announcements, and island people profiles.
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15 Oct 2023
Short post with number emojis
Very short post containing only number emojis with no textual content.
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14 Oct 2023
Short post with number emojis
Very short post containing only number emojis with no textual content.
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14 Oct 2023
Reminder about the Telegram Premium giveaway contest
Reminder of contest rules: be subscribed to the channel and send a photo from the Shanti Shanti event to participate.
Open source783
13 Oct 2023
Island contest: win a ticket to the Shanti Shanti party
The channel announces a contest for subscribers attending the design market and party at Shanti Shanti, with a Telegram Premium subscription as the prize.
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13 Oct 2023
Weekend party announcements in Unawatuna and Galle
Weekend party roundup covering Angel Beach Club, Trax Ahangama, Seals Harbor, and Shanti Shanti with DJ lineups and a craft market.
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13 Oct 2023
Short post with number emojis
Very short post containing only number emojis with no textual content.
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13 Oct 2023
Friday digest: weather, events, question of the day
Friday morning post with weather, tides, and a question about the difference between fame and popularity.
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12 Oct 2023
Announcement of live broadcast on the Ostrov channel
Reminder to subscribers of a live broadcast starting in 15 minutes with an invitation to ask questions in the comments.
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12 Oct 2023
Thursday events announcement: quiz, cinema, networking
Weekly events announcement featuring quizzes and movies in Weligama and Unawatuna, a women's networking breakfast with a money personality game, and a Sunday quiz at Surf's Up Hotel.
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12 Oct 2023
Thursday digest: weather, events, question of the day
Daily morning post featuring weather, tides, event announcements, and a philosophical question of the day for island residents and visitors.
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11 Oct 2023
Relief points for flood victims
After weeks of heavy rains, community members organized collection points for goods and monetary donations for flood-affected families in the Matara area.
Open source791
10 Oct 2023
Recording of 'Evening with a Psych': dreams and the unconscious
Timestamps for the dreams broadcast: the nature of sleep, prophetic dreams, lucid dreaming, and the role of the unconscious in our lives.
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10 Oct 2023
Short post with no content
Post contains only number emojis and carries no informational content.
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10 Oct 2023
Amira's riddle about a dragon and poisoned wells
A logic puzzle about a dragon and fox duel at poisoned wells, with a prize of a secret dish and Fashion Night tickets.
Open source794
10 Oct 2023
Tuesday, October 10: Mental Health Day, India ferry delayed
Morning digest with weather and news that the launch of the ferry to India has been postponed once again.
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9 Oct 2023
Astrology forecast: eclipses and escalating conflicts
Mundane astrology forecast for October 8–15: Pluto-Mars square and the October 14 solar eclipse linked to the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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8 Oct 2023
Weekly digest: October 2–8
Weekly summary of Ostrov channel content: astrology, first aid, art, interviews, and news from the past week.
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7 Oct 2023
Short post with no content
Post contains only number emojis and carries no informational content.
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7 Oct 2023
Saturday meme collection from the editorial team
The editorial team shares another batch of Saturday memes to brighten readers' day.
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6 Oct 2023
Short post with no content
Post contains only number emojis and carries no informational content.
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6 Oct 2023
Registration for offline Telegram workshop continues
Reminder that registration is still open for an offline event about how the Telegram platform works, for island residents.
Open source801
6 Oct 2023
Mini-series 'Time to Adventure': episode 10 released
Episode 10 of the 'Time2Adventure' mini-series is out in channel Stories: Anton and Artem unexpectedly fly to India.
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6 Oct 2023
Friday, October 6: rain, elephants dying, dollar rising
Morning digest with weather and concerning news: rains continue, elephants are dying, and the dollar is rising.
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5 Oct 2023
Thursday, October 5: Teachers' Day and question of the day
Morning digest with weather, congratulations to teachers, and the question: what idea could unite people on the planet?
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4 Oct 2023
Guess the new broadcast guest: community organiser
A riddle about the next broadcast guest — a southern coast resident, party organiser and business community builder.
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4 Oct 2023
Special post for morning comments
The editorial team published a post specifically for morning reader discussion in the comments.
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3 Oct 2023
Only a few minutes until the broadcast
A brief reminder that the live broadcast is about to start, with an invitation to leave questions in the comments.
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3 Oct 2023
Broadcast announcement: analysing dreams live
Invitation to a live oneirology broadcast where listeners can share their dreams in comments or ask the psychologist questions.
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3 Oct 2023
Good morning: October 3, mushroom pickers and smoothies
Morning post with weather, a landslide warning due to heavy rains, and an invitation to the evening psychology broadcast.
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2 Oct 2023
Recording of 'Evening with a Psych': myths and conspiracy theories
Timestamps for the first broadcast by Max and Roman on myths: UFOs, MK-Ultra, microchipping, flat Earth, and the psychology of mass beliefs.
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2 Oct 2023
Astrology forecast: Black Moon moves into Virgo
Astrology forecast for October 2–8: the Black Moon moving into Virgo and Venus opposing Saturn signal a difficult period ahead.
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2 Oct 2023
Good morning: October 2, sobriety day and coffee
Morning digest with weather, congratulations to doctors, and a kind story from reader Natalie.
Open source812
1 Oct 2023
Top Sri Lanka YouTube blogger releases video about Peru
The channel announces a new video from a popular Sri Lanka blogger, this time dedicated to Peru.
Open source813
1 Oct 2023
Weekly digest: September 25 – October 1
Weekly summary of Ostrov channel publications: astrology, interviews, news, memes and reports from the past week.
Open source814
1 Oct 2023
Recording of broadcast with Sasha Braun about life in Sri Lanka
Timestamped recording of a broadcast with Sasha Braun covering travel, choosing Sri Lanka, business, and island life.
Open source815
30 Sept 2023
Saturday meme collection from the editorial team
The editorial team shares a Saturday batch of memes for channel readers.
Open source816
28 Sept 2023
2.5 hours until the broadcast: guest profile
Reminder of the upcoming live broadcast with an invitation to review the guest profile and post questions in comments.
Open source817
28 Sept 2023
Good morning: September 28, rain and holidays
Morning post with weather, a reminder about the Muslim holiday Milad-Un-Nabi, and an announcement of the evening broadcast.
Open source818
27 Sept 2023
Guess the new live broadcast guest
Teaser for a mysterious guest: an art therapist, screenwriter and expert on past lives living on the island.
Open source819
27 Sept 2023
Ostrov giveaway winner announced
The channel editorial team congratulates the giveaway winner and thanks all participants for their support.
Open source820
27 Sept 2023
Psychologist on the harm of negative inner dialogue
A reflection that inner dialogue shapes our perception of reality: negative fantasies prevent us from noticing opportunities and joys.
Open source821
27 Sept 2023
Good morning: September 27, weather and announcements
Morning digest with weather data, tide times, and a note about watching the Lotus Tower.
Open source822
26 Sept 2023
Giveaway of an Ostrov T-shirt among voters
The editorial team thanks readers who voted and announces a giveaway of a branded Ostrov T-shirt among participants.
Open source823
26 Sept 2023
15 minutes until the broadcast starts
A reminder that the Ostrov channel live broadcast is about to begin, with an invitation to post questions in the comments.
Open source824
25 Sept 2023
Announcement of new broadcast 'Evening with a Psych'
The Ostrov channel launches a new broadcast format with psychologist Roman Lazarev and Max Makarov — the first topic: myths and conspiracy theories.
Open source825
25 Sept 2023
Astrological Forecast for September 25 – October 1
Astrology forecast: a week of intuition, Venus in Leo favors creativity, and September 28–30 are unfavorable days for the biosphere.
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25 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 25: World Dream Day and Math
Monday morning post with weather, World Dream Day, and a preview of the upcoming astrology forecast and Art of the Island column.
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24 Sept 2023
Interactive: What Is Your Aura?
Short interactive post asking subscribers about their aura.
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23 Sept 2023
Ostrov Channel Now Has Access to Stories Feature
Thanks to subscriber voting, the Ostrov channel unlocked the Stories feature in Telegram — the app needs to be updated to view them.
Open source829
22 Sept 2023
Update Telegram to Access the Channel's Stories
The channel urges subscribers to update Telegram and follow the link to boost the channel.
Open source830
21 Sept 2023
Live Starting Soon: Leave Your Questions in the Comments
Short post 15 minutes before the live session starts, inviting subscribers to ask the guest questions in the comments.
Open source831
21 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 21: World Peace and Gratitude Day
Thursday morning post with weather, International Day of Peace, gratitude to subscribers, and an events announcement expected in a few hours.
Open source832
20 Sept 2023
Live Guest Is Sasha Brown: 8 Years on the Island and a Travel Agency
The channel reveals the live guest's identity — Sasha Brown, who has lived in Sri Lanka for 8 years, opened a travel agency, and knows the island's hidden spots.
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20 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 20: World Fried Rice Day
Wednesday with World Fried Rice Day, weather, and a reminder about free LankaFood delivery on Thursdays with the promo code OSTROV.
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19 Sept 2023
Live Announcement: Charismatic Surfer and Travel Agent
The channel announces Thursday's live guest — a surfer with 8 years on the Island who opened his own travel agency and calls himself the 'unrecognized king of Sri Lanka'.
Open source836
19 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 19: Emojis and Life Tips
Tuesday morning post with World Emoji Day holidays, weather, and editorial advice on health, sports, and romance.
Open source837
18 Sept 2023
Astrological Forecast for September 18–24
Astrology forecast: Neptune's influence on September 19 creates financial uncertainty, while the autumn equinox opens the best period for new beginnings.
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18 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 18: Books and Equal Pay
Monday morning post with advice to read useful books, weather, and a call to protect oneself from the information overload.
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17 Sept 2023
52 Participants Registered for TON Dinner Galle
Organizers thank the islanders for their support: 52 people registered — almost twice more than expected, with the waiting list also full.
Open source840
16 Sept 2023
TON Dinner Galle Dress Code: Smart Casual Required
Garage organizers announce smart casual dress code for TON Dinner Galle: flip-flops and tank tops stay home, video and photo coverage will be present.
Open source841
16 Sept 2023
Saturday Memes for Expat Relocants
Short post with Saturday memes for the relocant community on the Island.
Open source842
16 Sept 2023
TON Dinner Registration Link Found in the Main Chat
Short update: the registration link for TON Dinner Galle was found in the Sri Lanka Main chat, not in the Weligama chat.
Open source843
844
15 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 15: Wine and Free Money
Friday morning post with holidays, weather, and an amusing note that 'definitely tomorrow' in Sri Lankan means 'never'.
Open source845
14 Sept 2023
Live Session with Maxim Makarov Has Started
Short announcement that the live session with the multifaceted guest has started; subscribers are invited to ask questions in the comments.
Open source846
14 Sept 2023
Live Announcement with Maxim Makarov at 8 PM
The channel announces an evening live session with Maxim Makarov — creator of a pie empire, conversation champion, and moderator of the Weligama community.
Open source847
14 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 14: Thursday Live Preview
Morning post with weather, day's holidays, and a preview of the evening live session with a mysterious guest.
Open source848
13 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 13: Programmers and Strikes
Morning post congratulating programmers, news of 118 trains cancelled due to a railway strike, and a seasonal note about soursop season ending.
Open source849
12 Sept 2023
Live Preview: Guess Thursday's Versatile Guest
The channel teases subscribers to guess the upcoming live guest — an actor, deputy, model, politician, baker, and entrepreneur all in one.
Open source850
12 Sept 2023
Friday English Lesson with Videos and Pictures
Short post in English inviting subscribers to pick their mood for the day through videos and photos.
Open source851
12 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 12: Boundaries and Mindfulness
Morning post with quirky holidays, weather, and news of a railway workers' strike and a train derailment in Mawanella.
Open source852
11 Sept 2023
Astrological Forecast for the Week of September 11–17
Weekly astrology forecast: Comet Nishimura passes on September 13, southern hemisphere constellations, and the Sun's transition from Leo to Virgo.
Open source853
854
11 Sept 2023
Morning Digest September 11: Weather and Greetings
Morning post with the day's holidays, weather in Galle, and short editorial notes on control, self-confidence, and life on the Island.
Open source855
10 Sept 2023
Support for Deldara and Dasha's First Joint Event
The channel editorial team recommends supporting young organizers at their first event at Surf's Up in Weligama, offering a promo code for a discount.
Open source856
10 Sept 2023
Short Message from the Sri Lanka News Channel
The Sri Lanka News channel reports that nothing unusual is happening in the mentioned video.
Open source857
9 Sept 2023
Charity Drive Results: 43,496 Rupees Collected
The channel thanks donors, clarifies the real ages of the children (17–19 years) and promises a transparent decision on how to use the remaining funds.
Open source858
8 Sept 2023
Fundraising for Children of a Deceased Sri Lankan Seamstress
The channel team is organizing aid collection for three orphans who lost their mother and calls on subscribers to help with clothing, toys, or money.
Open source859
8 Sept 2023
Good September morning: journalists' solidarity and kitchen gatherings
Morning post with the weather forecast, International Journalists' Solidarity Day, Kitchen Gathering Day, and a preview of the upcoming party announcement.
Open source860
7 Sept 2023
Empty post with digit emojis
The post contains only digit emojis with no textual content.
Open source861
7 Sept 2023
Good morning September 7: preparing for the broadcast with Oleg
Morning post with the weather forecast and a reminder about the upcoming Thursday live broadcast with Oleg Uvarov.
Open source862
5 Sept 2023
Teaser for the Thursday broadcast guest
A cryptic post with a video hinting at the guest who will appear in Thursday evening's live broadcast.
Open source863
5 Sept 2023
Good morning September 5: Be Late for Something Day
Morning post with the weather, Be Late for Something Day ("Sri Lankan standard"), World Samosa Day, and a reminder about the Island People series.
Open source864
4 Sept 2023
Astrology forecast September 4–10: new moon and retrograde Jupiter
Weekly astrology forecast: new moon on September 7, Venus turns direct on September 4, Jupiter goes retrograde — a time to complete unfinished business and make fresh plans.
Open source865
4 Sept 2023
Good Monday morning September 4: spices and stress
Morning post with the weather forecast, Unfamiliar Roads Day, and a stress-management tip about returning to the present moment.
Open source866
3 Sept 2023
Shuftinsky Day: sing along and send your videos
A humorous post marking the Russian meme holiday Shuftinsky Day (September 1): an invitation to sing freely and send videos to the channel.
Open source867
1 Sept 2023
Empty post with digit emojis
The post contains only digit emojis with no textual content.
Open source868
1 Sept 2023
Happy September 1st: meaning and art
First autumn morning post with the weather, a humorous resignation letter template, and a preview of upcoming events.
Open source869
31 Aug 2023
Good morning August 31: last day of summer
Morning post on the last day of summer with the weather forecast, a reminder about Sasha's gem journey part one, and an invitation to share upcoming events.
Open source870
30 Aug 2023
Empty post with digit emojis
The post contains only digit emojis with no textual content.
Open source871
29 Aug 2023
Good morning August 29: herbs and ancient Egyptian New Year
Morning post with the weather, quirky daily holidays, and a link to a piece about the hosts leaving the island.
Open source872
28 Aug 2023
Astrology forecast August 28 – September 4: Super Moon in Pisces
Weekly astrology forecast: the key event is the Super Moon on 31 August in Pisces, promising an emotionally intense and intuitive week.
Open source873
28 Aug 2023
Good morning August 28: dreaming at sunset
Morning post with the weather forecast, an invitation to share weekend impressions, and a preview of the weekly astrology forecast.
Open source874
27 Aug 2023
Weekly digest August 21–27 on the Island
Weekly digest of the Ostrov channel: astrology forecast, surfing column, broadcast with Anton Sakhno, English lesson, Avenra cafe review, news, and contest results.
Open source875
26 Aug 2023
Empty post with digit emojis
The post contains only digit emojis with no textual content.
Open source876
25 Aug 2023
Good morning August 24: warmth and meditation
Morning post with the weather forecast and a tip to try meditation at the end of the work week to cope with anxiety.
Open source877
24 Aug 2023
Broadcast starts in 30 minutes
A brief reminder to subscribers that the live broadcast starts in 30 minutes, inviting them to post questions in the comments.
Open source878
24 Aug 2023
August Island photo contest results announced
The winners of the August Best Island Photo contest have been announced: first place @tayanaleela, second @res_sac, third @lia_kot.
Open source879
24 Aug 2023
Good morning August 24: weather and contest results
Morning post with the weather forecast, Strange Music Day, an announcement of photo contest results, and a philosophical question about living well.
Open source880
23 Aug 2023
Empty post with digit emojis
The post contains only digit emojis with no textual content.
Open source881
23 Aug 2023
Good morning August 23: weather and announcements
Daily morning post with the weather forecast, quirky day holidays, and a reminder about the upcoming broadcast with a psychologist.
Open source882
22 Aug 2023
Empty post with digit emojis
The post contains only digit emojis with no textual content.
Open source883
21 Aug 2023
Astrology forecast August 21–27: retrograde Venus
Eventful astrological forecast: retrograde Venus square Jupiter — be careful with finances and major deals.
Open source884
21 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 21
Monday digest with weather and a tip to watch a film with a friend to strengthen social bonds.
Open source885
20 Aug 2023
Weekly digest: August 14–20 on the island
Weekly digest of the Ostrov channel: astrology, island people, art broadcast, photo contest, and Sinhala lessons.
Open source886
20 Aug 2023
Vote for the best island photo: top 10 announced
Announcement of voting for the best island photo among the top 10 finalists with prizes — Telegram Premium and TON cryptocurrency.
Open source887
19 Aug 2023
Call to vote for a photo contest participant
A personal appeal from a photo contest participant asking to react to their photo in the Ostrov channel.
Open source888
19 Aug 2023
Rare triple astronomical event: Blue Moon tonight
On the night of August 19–20 — a full moon, supermoon, and Blue Moon simultaneously; the next such combination will be in 2037.
Open source889
18 Aug 2023
Weekend party announcements: Una, Ahangama, Weligama, Madiha
Saturday and Sunday party announcements on the south coast: Angel Beach Club, Trax, Sky Breeze, The Doctors House, Shanti Shanti.
Open source890
18 Aug 2023
Numeric code: a short post
Very short post with a set of numeric emojis without explanation.
Open source891
18 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 18
Friday digest with weather and a call to share weekend party info via the channel bot.
Open source892
17 Aug 2023
5 minutes until the live broadcast
Brief reminder that the broadcast starts in 5 minutes, with the option to ask questions in the comments.
Open source893
17 Aug 2023
Thursday event announcements: broadcast, dinners, film, games
Weekly roundup: gourmet dinner at Kayio, business networking broadcast, Nolan finale, and Hunger Games event at Pasijou.
Open source894
17 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 17
Daily digest with weather and an invitation to send event announcements to the channel bot.
Open source895
16 Aug 2023
Island photo contest: rules and prizes
Announcement of a best island photo contest with prizes — Telegram Premium and TON cryptocurrency.
Open source896
16 Aug 2023
Chandraguptha Thenuwara retrospective exhibition in Colombo
Announcement and review of an exhibition by Chandraguptha Thenuwara — art university director who protests through multimedia installations.
Open source897
16 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 16
Digest with weather and a tip not to drink coffee immediately after waking due to high cortisol levels.
Open source898
899
15 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 15
Daily digest with weather and a memory hack using spaced repetition for learning.
Open source900
14 Aug 2023
Broadcast recording with Anastasia Georgievskaya: art and serendipity
Time-coded recording of a broadcast with Anastasia Georgievskaya about Sri Lankan art, a jewelry brand, female power, and serendipity.
Open source901
14 Aug 2023
Astrology forecast August 14–20: Venus and New Moon
Astrological forecast: feminine Venus energy at the start of the week, then a New Moon on August 16 — a time for cautious new beginnings.
Open source902
14 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 14
Digest on Telegram's birthday: weather, a brief report on the morning event, and a question about how the weekend went.
Open source903
13 Aug 2023
Announcement of a joint event with Anton Lozovsky on the beach
Announcement of a sunrise event in Unawatuna: meditation, ocean karate, and Q&A with spiritual practitioner Anton Lozovsky.
Open source904
11 Aug 2023
Weekend party announcements: Ahangama, Unawatuna, Madiha
Friday and Saturday party announcements on the south coast: UFO, Trax, Sky Breeze, The Doctors House, Angel Beach Club.
Open source905
11 Aug 2023
Island photography: the power of light in Zhenya's work
The channel publishes a selection of photos by subscriber Zhenya as an example of 'the Power of Light' on the island.
Open source906
11 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 11
Friday digest with weather and a suggestion to have a productive day before an eventful weekend.
Open source907
10 Aug 2023
15 minutes until the live broadcast
Reminder to subscribers that the broadcast starts in 15 minutes, with an invitation to ask questions in the comments.
Open source908
10 Aug 2023
Thursday event announcements: dinners, networking, quiz
Weekly announcements: gourmet dinner at Kayio, women's emotional wellness networking, Italian chefs table, and quiz night in Unawatuna.
Open source909
10 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 10
Daily digest with weather, evening broadcast announcement, and a question about the Sinhalese alphabet.
Open source910
9 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 9
Digest with weather and an announcement of the Intex South Asia international textile exhibition in Colombo, August 9–11.
Open source911
8 Aug 2023
Sri Lankan contemporary art: broadcast announcement with an expert
Announcement of a broadcast with Anastasia Georgievskaya on the history and contemporary art of Sri Lanka — from art activism to protest art.
Open source912
8 Aug 2023
August 8 — Lion's Gate: cosmic alignment day
Morning post about the spiritual Lion's Gate phenomenon on August 8 — an astrological portal with roots in ancient Egypt.
Open source913
7 Aug 2023
The Milky Way over the island
A short post with a photo of the Milky Way taken above the island.
Open source914
7 Aug 2023
Astrology forecast August 7–13: retrograde Mercury ahead
Astrological forecast for the second week of August: supermoon, two full moons, Perseids, and upcoming Mercury retrograde.
Open source915
7 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 7
Daily morning post with weather and a suggestion to take a local excursion and rediscover the island's beauty.
Open source916
5 Aug 2023
Andrey's last story: channel with no reply
The channel editors are concerned about a subscriber's silence after his last video post.
Open source917
4 Aug 2023
Weekend party announcements: Ahangama, Unawatuna, Weligama
Announcements of Friday and Saturday parties at several south coast venues: Trax, Angel Beach Club, The Doctors House, Pasijou.
Open source918
4 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 4
Friday digest with weather, a video of the elephant procession in Unawatuna, and a call to share sunrise photos of the island.
Open source919
3 Aug 2023
15 minutes until the live broadcast
Brief reminder to subscribers that the broadcast starts in 15 minutes and an invitation to ask questions in the comments.
Open source920
3 Aug 2023
Thursday event announcements: dinners, networking, cinema
Weekly event roundup: gourmet dinner at Kayio, women's financial literacy networking, Nolan film screening, and beauty party in Unawatuna.
Open source921
3 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 3
Daily morning post with weather, evening event announcements, and a philosophical question of the day.
Open source922
2 Aug 2023
Live broadcast with three clothing brand founders
Announcement of a live broadcast with three female entrepreneurs — founders of clothing brands PAKO, To Feel, and Kellla.
Open source923
2 Aug 2023
Astrology on the island: introducing the author
The channel introduces a new astrologer — an esoteric practitioner certified in tarot, runes, and Vedic astrology who will write weekly forecasts.
Open source924
2 Aug 2023
Morning island digest: August 2
Daily morning post with weather, board games announcement in Arugam Bay, and a call to clean beach plastic on World Ecological Debt Day.
Open source925
1 Aug 2023
Shared sunrise meditation at the rocks
Announcement of a secret event — a shared sunrise meditation at the rocks, free participation.
Open source926
1 Aug 2023
Announcement about registration for a secret event
The channel admins announce that registered participants have received boarding passes with the location of the secret event.
Open source927
1 Aug 2023
Public Event with Numerologist Jonah Rogers
Announcement of two events with American blogger Jonah Rogers and a Sri Lankan partner: a public talk and a secret dawn event at sunrise.
Open source928
31 Jul 2023
American Numerologist Jonah Rogers Arrives on the Island
Announcement of a public talk by numerologist blogger Jonah Rogers on the Full Moon in the South of Sri Lanka: codes, numbers, and breaking the matrix.
Open source929
30 Jul 2023
Ostrov Channel Digest for 24-30 July
Weekly digest: Telegram Stories, tourism news, crypto, ocean tragedy, dollar rate, surfing, Miss World Tourism, and parenting tips.
Open source930
30 Jul 2023
After Saturday: Sunday Parties in the South
Announcement of Sunday events for those who survived Saturday's parties: Angel Beach Club, Stella, and live music at Grecha in Unawatuna.
Open source931
28 Jul 2023
Weekend Party Announcements: Ahangama, Madihe, Unawatuna
Overview of upcoming events: Trax in Ahangama, Chef's Table at Madihe, a moto-tour from Svoya Kompaniya, live music, and DJs at several venues.
Open source932
28 Jul 2023
Friday: World Nature Conservation Day
Morning digest: World Nature Conservation Day, make-a-wish theme, island weather, and a tip to check weekend event announcements.
Open source933
27 Jul 2023
One Hour Until the Broadcast with Sergei
Reminder about the live broadcast: subscribers are invited to post questions for Sergei in the comments one hour before it starts.
Open source934
27 Jul 2023
Thursday Events: Film, Quiz, and Networking
Announcement of Thursday events: John Wick 4, women's networking on money and sexual energy, a quiz, and Pulp Fiction at Svoya Kompaniya.
Open source935
27 Jul 2023
Thursday: Five Random Encounters and Broadcast with Sergei
Morning digest: Five Random Encounters Day, Hamburger Day, island weather, broadcast announcement with Sergei Fokin, and a men's morning club.
Open source936
26 Jul 2023
Memory Retains Only What Is Useful to Us
A short motivational post on memory's two functions: forgetting the useless and recalling the useful in pursuit of safety and joy.
Open source937
26 Jul 2023
Wednesday: Riddle Day and a Question for the President
Morning digest: Riddle Day, Parachutist Day, island weather, and a reader question: what would you ask the President of Sri Lanka.
Open source938
25 Jul 2023
Tuesday: Cook's Day and SPF Reminder
Morning digest: Cook's Day, announcement of a broadcast with a chef, island weather, and a reminder to wear sunscreen.
Open source939
24 Jul 2023
How Telegram Stories Work and Whether It's Worth Paying
Announcement about the Telegram update: Stories are viewable by all but can only be posted by Premium subscribers paying $12–29.
Open source940
24 Jul 2023
Monday: Self-Care Day
Morning channel digest: International Self-Care Day, history of instant coffee, and a tip to clean up your phone contacts.
Open source941
23 Jul 2023
Ostrov Channel Digest for 17-23 July
Weekly digest: Russian tourists, dogs, English lessons, surfing, banana ice cream, Union Pay news, parties, and children's column.
Open source942
22 Jul 2023
Welcome to Barbie Lanka
A playful post riffing on the Barbie movie craze in Sri Lanka, joking that tourists must show 'pink documents' at the border.
Open source943
21 Jul 2023
Weekend Parties and Events Announcement
Overview of upcoming parties and events in the South: Trax in Ahangama, quiz and movie night in Unawatuna, beach club, surf bar in Mirissa, and a party in Arugam Bay.
Open source944
945
21 Jul 2023
Quiz: Guess the Community Word
Interactive channel quiz — guess the encoded word linked to the Russian-speaking island community founded in 2022 and win a prize.
Open source946
21 Jul 2023
Tony Fresh's Ice Banana Club Music Video
Island resident Tony Fresh released a culinary-rap video Ice Banana Club inspired by a banana ice cream recipe from Sri Lanka.
Open source947
20 Jul 2023
Join the Live Broadcast
Brief invitation for subscribers to join the live broadcast and leave questions in the comments.
Open source948
20 Jul 2023
Thursday on the Island: Cake Day and Nap Day
Morning digest: International Cake Day, an afternoon nap, and announcement of an evening live broadcast with an interesting islander.
Open source949
19 Jul 2023
Broadcast Recording: Post-Mortem of the 'Otyehavshie' Project
Audio recording of a live broadcast about the 'Otyehavshie' project: how it started, which events succeeded, and why it ultimately shut down.
Open source950
19 Jul 2023
Wednesday on the Island: Muslim New Year
Morning digest: Muslim New Year in Sri Lanka, tips to meet new people, and a challenge to try a new fruit every day.
Open source951
18 Jul 2023
Tuesday on the Island: Weather and Daily Tips
Morning digest: Tetris birthday, rainy-day walks, island weather, and a tip to try a new breakfast spot.
Open source952
17 Jul 2023
Monday on the Island: Weather and Holidays
Morning channel digest: island weather, Poya Day, historical facts, and a reader question about teleportation.
Open source953
16 Jul 2023
Ostrov Channel Weekly Digest
Weekly recap of channel posts: islander introductions, surf column, dengue fever, English lessons, and party announcements.
Open source954
16 Jul 2023
Find the Root Cause, Not Just the Symptom
A motivational post arguing that instead of fixing symptoms you should identify and eliminate root causes so problems don't recur.
Open source955
15 Jul 2023
Happy birthday Pasha: warm words from the channel
The channel congratulates islander Pasha on his birthday and wishes him a Forbes listing, inviting subscribers to leave kind words in the comments.
Open source956
14 Jul 2023
Weekend preview: techno in Arugam Bay and live music in Madiha
Weekend event preview: Under the Radar party in Arugam Bay (techno/break/acid), Surf Bar in Mirissa, The Doctors House in Madiha, and Mambos in Arugam Bay.
Open source957
14 Jul 2023
Island English: crash a party, hair of the dog, couch potato
Island English column: three colloquial idioms for Friday, Saturday and Sunday with humorous examples from island life.
Open source958
14 Jul 2023
Friday July 14: barbecue day and watching sunset with a book
Daily digest for July 14: weather 26–29°C, advice to take a book and drink to watch the sunset, and preview of a morning women's event.
Open source959
13 Jul 2023
Thursday July 13: Puzzle Day and a music recommendation
Daily digest for July 13: weather 26–29°C, historical facts about Marconi and Sinatra, and an evening music recommendation.
Open source960
12 Jul 2023
Why dollars are called greenbacks: the story from 1862
Historical post on the origin of the term greenbacks: in 1862 the US began printing notes on green paper, giving the dollar its colour-based nickname.
Open source961
12 Jul 2023
Wednesday July 12: Photographer's Day and island flower delivery
Daily digest for July 12: Photographer's Day greetings, island flower delivery promotion, and historical trivia from the world calendar.
Open source962
11 Jul 2023
Tuesday July 11: essential oils day and mojitos on the island
Daily digest for July 11: weather 26–31°C, croissant and eclair delivery, historical trivia and a question about the most surprising thing on the island.
Open source963
10 Jul 2023
Monday July 10: exchange rates and matronymic instead of patronymic
Daily digest for July 10: rate of 3.24 rubles per rupee, Gauss's triangular-number discovery, and a reader poll about matronymics.
Open source964
9 Jul 2023
Contest winner receives 15,000-rupee KAIYO certificate
Anastasia won the referral contest and receives a 15,000-rupee certificate to restaurant KAIYO — the editors thank all participants.
Open source965
9 Jul 2023
Weekly digest: July 3–9
Weekly digest: dengue and rains, train derailment, Dewata surf column, presidential praise for KAIYO, and contest results.
Open source966
9 Jul 2023
English lesson in a new format: video about Sri Lanka
The editors launch an English lesson in a new video format — a story on a Sri Lanka-related topic; viewers are asked to guess the subject in the comments.
Open source967
9 Jul 2023
Sunday preview: the Shaka gesture and English lesson
Sunday morning greeting with a contest reminder and preview of upcoming content about the Shaka gesture and an English lesson.
Open source968
8 Jul 2023
Interim results of the channel referral contest
Interim contest results: the top-5 contenders include Anastasia (8 invitees), Amira, Nina, Stanislava, Nadezhda and other participants.
Open source969
7 Jul 2023
A tongue-in-cheek guide to joining Threads
A satirical step-by-step guide to starting out on Mark Zuckerberg's new social network Threads: what to post, how to gain followers and what to avoid.
Open source970
7 Jul 2023
Contest: 15,000 rupee certificate for restaurant KAIYO
The channel launches a referral contest: invite Russian-speaking island residents via your personal link and win a 15,000-rupee certificate to restaurant KAIYO.
Open source971
7 Jul 2023
Friday July 7: chocolate day, ice cream day and currency exchange
Daily digest for July 7: chocolate and ice cream day, rupee-to-ruble exchange rates in Weligama and Mirissa, and business communication tips.
Open source972
6 Jul 2023
Weekend preview: dinner at Kaiyo, networking and party at Maruska
Weekend event preview: gala dinner at KAIYO, women's nutrition networking in Galle, BBQ party at Maruska, and English evening in Unawatuna.
Open source973
6 Jul 2023
Thursday July 6: World Kiss Day and dinner event preview
Daily digest for July 6: weather 26–29°C, reflections on solving life's riddles, and a preview of the Gala Dinner at KAIYO.
Open source974
5 Jul 2023
Wednesday July 5: World Bikini Day and gas price cut
Daily digest for July 5: Bikini Day, 29 km/h winds, gas price cut, and expected 2000-kilojoule waves at Dewata.
Open source975
4 Jul 2023
Learning English with Martin Garrix and JVKE: Hero lyrics breakdown
Educational section: breakdown of key phrases and expressions from the song Hero by Martin Garrix x JVKE with Russian translations.
Open source976
4 Jul 2023
Tuesday July 4: US Independence Day on the island
Daily digest for July 4: weather 26–28°C, announcement of the men's club Sila Sveta, and an increased prize pool for the Island of Wonders quiz.
Open source977
2 Jul 2023
Weekly digest: June 26 – July 2
Weekly channel digest: overview of all posts from June 26 to July 2 — news, people of the island, events and tips.
Open source978
1 Jul 2023
Good Saturday morning with an island quote
A short Saturday morning greeting with a quote about island tranquility and a mention of the ocean.
Open source979
30 Jun 2023
Friday digest: Eid al-Adha, closed banks and networking tips
Friday digest: schools and banks closed until July 3 for Eid al-Adha, plus tips for shy people on meeting new contacts at events.
Open source980
29 Jun 2023
Weekend preview: moto tour, social evening and dancing
Weekend event preview: bike excursion to tea plantations and rubber groves, a social mixer in Madiha, and dancing at V8.
Open source981
29 Jun 2023
Thursday: World Tropics Day and work-life balance tips
Daily digest: weather 26–30°C, announcement of upcoming island holidays, and tips on work-life balance.
Open source982
28 Jun 2023
Astrology forecast for all zodiac signs
A humorous weekly astrology forecast for all twelve zodiac signs from the channel editors.
Open source983
28 Jun 2023
Wednesday on the island: weather, exchange rates and time management
Daily channel digest: temperature 26–31°C, ruble and USDT exchange rates, and iceberg method time-management tips.
Open source984
27 Jun 2023
Weekend events recap in the expat community
The authors attended the K&K quest, a Saturday brunch at Maruska, and a closed lecture on digital art.
Open source985
27 Jun 2023
Tuesday Digest: Creativity and Neurochemistry
June 27 digest with temperatures of 26–28°C and an explanation of acetylcholine's role in creativity: new experiences, socializing, and writing down ideas stimulate creative thinking.
Open source986
26 Jun 2023
Digest: Visas, Rupee Rate and Tips
A lighthearted weekly roundup: 180-day visas still available via VPN, sunny weather, and a joke that crazy-bus races on mountain roads would make a great Fast & Furious 11 location.
Open source987
26 Jun 2023
Monday Digest: Action Changes Mindset
Monday digest for June 26 with temperatures of 26–29°C and the motivational idea that actions, not thoughts, change life, so starting small is the key.
Open source988
25 Jun 2023
Weekly Digest: June 19–25
Weekly roundup of channel posts from June 19–25: electric buses, Pasha, horoscope, Colombo parade, visas, Alesya, utility news, the self-esteem podcast, and surfing tips.
Open source989
24 Jun 2023
Channel Takes a Break from News
A brief note announcing a temporary break from news posts, with a recommendation to watch a shared video instead.
Open source990
24 Jun 2023
Good Morning Saturday Greeting
A brief Saturday morning greeting from the channel wishing sunshine and good mood to all subscribers.
Open source991
23 Jun 2023
Events Announcement: Quiz, BBQ and Swap Market
The channel announces upcoming events: a Quiz & Cinema night in Unawatuna, a Saturday BBQ brunch in Hikkaduwa from Lanka Food, and a swap market in Weligama.
Open source992
23 Jun 2023
Friday Digest: Weather and Career Cushioning
Friday digest for June 23 with temperatures of 26–31°C and an explanation of the 'career cushioning' trend — building backup skills in case of job loss.
Open source993
22 Jun 2023
Thursday Digest: Weather and Career Advice
June 22 digest with temperatures of 26–30°C, currency rates, and a tip to try different activities to find what brings the most satisfaction.
Open source994
21 Jun 2023
Wednesday Digest: Summer Solstice and Tips
June 21 digest with temperatures of 26–29°C, marks the summer solstice, and advises not to miss new experiences, citing Bill Gates.
Open source995
20 Jun 2023
The Ostrov Channel Team's Candid Confession
The editorial team explains the channel's purpose: to fill the gap in structured information about island life and provide readers with a daily anchor of stability.
Open source996
20 Jun 2023
Horoscope from Uncle Vasya
A short announcement of yet another humorous horoscope from the channel's recurring character 'Uncle Vasya'.
Open source997
20 Jun 2023
Tuesday Digest: Weather and the Benefits of Sleep
June 20 digest with temperatures of 26–29°C, jokes about Sri Lankan realities, and tips on the benefits of adequate sleep for skin and well-being.
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19 Jun 2023
Monday Digest: Weather and Motivation
Monday digest for June 19 with temperatures of 27–30°C, currency rates, and advice to find an enjoyable physical activity to finally start exercising.
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18 Jun 2023
Weekly Digest of the Ostrov Channel
Weekly roundup of channel posts from June 11–18: Arugam Bay, Lika, dengue, contest, Kristina, horoscope, pizza guide, and the tea museum.
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17 Jun 2023
Saturday Morning Greeting
A brief Saturday morning greeting from the channel wishing all subscribers a wonderful weekend.
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16 Jun 2023
Friday Digest: Weather, Rupee Rate and Motivation
Friday digest with temperatures of 29–31°C, a note on the falling rupee rate, and a motivational tip to stop waiting for the perfect moment and take action.
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15 Jun 2023
Humorous Horoscope for Island Residents
A tongue-in-cheek horoscope for all zodiac signs featuring Sri Lankan realities: crazy buses, SPF protection, and advice about curd and mango.
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15 Jun 2023
Thursday Digest: Weather, Rates and Anxiety Tips
Daily digest with temperatures of 27–31°C, currency rates, and tips on reducing anxiety through small routines and an organized workspace.
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14 Jun 2023
Contest: Guess the Place by Photo
The channel runs a 'Guess the Place by Photo' contest with a $15 prize pool for the first five correct answers.
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14 Jun 2023
Wednesday Digest: Weather, Exchange Rates and Tips
The channel's daily digest with weather summary, ruble and USDT exchange rates, a mention of Sri Lanka's coffee plantations, and a tip on reducing screen time.
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13 Jun 2023
Good Morning, Tuesday June 13
Morning digest June 13: playful name-day celebrations, weather +26–31°C, ruble and USDT exchange rates.
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12 Jun 2023
Good Morning, Monday June 12
Morning digest June 12: International Falafel Day, weather +26–30°C, and tips on looking fresh after the weekend.
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11 Jun 2023
Week in Review on the Ostrov Channel
Weekly channel digest: guide to Midigama, the Bodhi tree, surfing beaches, island people profiles and practical tips — all from one week.
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10 Jun 2023
Good Saturday Morning
A short Saturday greeting wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.
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9 Jun 2023
Good Morning, Friday June 9
Morning digest June 9: International Day of Friends and Soap Bubbles Day, weather +27–29°C.
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7 Jun 2023
Guess the Location from the Photo
An interactive quiz for island experts: guess the location from the photo in a poll.
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7 Jun 2023
Good Morning, Wednesday June 7
Morning digest June 7: Try a New Café Day and World Running Day, weather +26–30°C, exchange rates.
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6 Jun 2023
Good Morning, Tuesday June 6: Environment Day
Morning digest June 6: World Environment Day, exchange rates, and local residents cleaning up littered areas of the island.
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5 Jun 2023
Good Morning, Monday June 5
Morning digest June 5: weather +27–31°C, Exmogo exchange service has left the island, and a tip on how to read more books.
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4 Jun 2023
Sunset at Koggala Beach
Photo post: sunset at Koggala beach for anyone who missed it in person.
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3 Jun 2023
The Beauty of Weligama
A short enthusiastic post with a photo capturing the beauty of Weligama.
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2 Jun 2023
Good Morning June 2: Horoscope for Islanders
Morning digest June 2 with a humorous horoscope for all zodiac signs — advice ranging from SPF protection to carrying a wine opener.
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31 May 2023
Good Morning May 31: No-Tobacco Day and Sri Lanka's Diamonds
Morning digest: World No-Tobacco Day, rumours about cannabis legalisation, weather +26–29°C, and a fact about the famous Blue Light of Sri Lanka diamond.
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29 May 2023
Advertising on Sri Lanka's Largest Platforms
Advertisement: offer to place brand advertising on Sri Lanka's largest platforms with full statistics and tailored format selection.
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25 May 2023
Good Morning, Thursday May 25
Morning digest: weather up to +31°C, ruble and USDT rates, plus a brief note about the ruins of the ancient capital Anuradhapura and the sacred Bodhi tree.
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24 May 2023
Good Morning, Wednesday May 24 2023
Morning digest: day's celebrations, weather up to +30°C, ruble and dollar exchange rates, and a reminder that there is no lunar eclipse today.
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23 May 2023
Good Morning, Tuesday May 23
Morning channel digest: weather, lunar day, sunset at 18:19, and World Turtle Day — the Organic Life project is organising a beach clean-up at Weligama.
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21 May 2023
Sunday on the South Coast: Sunny Weather
Sunday morning edition: sunny weather on the south coast, an almost rain-free forecast, and a call to soak up the island's energy.
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20 May 2023
Saturday Morning After a Tropical Downpour
Saturday morning edition: a tropical downpour to start the weekend, the end of Mercury retrograde, and the day's weather forecast.
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19 May 2023
Friday May 19th: What Are Your Weekend Plans?
Pre-weekend morning edition: weather forecast, 'Plant Something Day', and a question to subscribers about their weekend plans.
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18 May 2023
Thursday May 18th: International Museum Day
Morning channel edition: International Museum Day, weather forecast with almost no rain, and rupee-to-dollar exchange rate.
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17 May 2023
Morning Digest: Wednesday May 17th
Morning channel edition for May 17th: internet's birthday, rainy weather forecast for the south of the island, and currency exchange rates.
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15 May 2023
Some 'People of the Island' Questionnaires Were Lost
The editorial team reports a technical issue: some 'People of the Island' questionnaires were lost due to a broken link and asks readers to resubmit via the bot.
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15 May 2023
Monday May 15th: Weather and Inspiration
Morning channel edition: weather forecast, UV index, and a tip to daydream about the next trip.
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13 May 2023
Saturday Morning: Breakfasts and End of Retrograde
Saturday morning edition: a selection of great breakfasts on the island, the end of Mercury retrograde, and the day's weather forecast.
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9 May 2023
Morning Digest: May 9th, Victory Day
Morning edition for May 9th: Victory Day and Europe Day, weather forecast for the south of the island, exchange rates, and astrological advice to avoid conflicts.
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4 May 2023
Morning Digest: Thursday May 4th
Morning edition: name day celebrants, weather forecast, exchange rates, and an invitation to share money exchange contacts in the comments.
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3 May 2023
Marina's Birthday and Morning Edition
An unusual morning edition: the editorial team congratulates Marina on her birthday and invites readers to share what they need to know for a good start to the day.
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2 May 2023
Anxiety Is a Consequence of Thoughts
A motivational quote: anxiety in the body is a reaction to thoughts, so it is important to stop negative thinking and monitor one's inner state.
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2 May 2023
May Horoscope from Astrologer Angelina
May astrological forecast: Pluto on the Aquarius-Capricorn cusp promises increased risk of injuries and emotional tension until mid-month.
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2 May 2023
Morning Digest: Tuesday May 2nd
Morning channel edition: weather forecast, recommendation of the Sun Bastion viewpoint in Galle Fort, and exchange rates.
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1 May 2023
Don't Quit Because of High Standards
A motivational quote about how making mistakes is normal and one should not abandon their endeavours due to excessively high self-expectations.
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1 May 2023
Morning Digest: May 1st, Weather and Exchange Rates
Morning channel edition: Labour Day, Hiyare Lake in the jungle as a picnic spot, weather forecast, and ruble-to-rupee exchange rate.
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30 Apr 2023
Be Genuine with People
A motivational quote about how openness and vulnerability matter more than a mask of invulnerability, as closeness is born from authenticity.
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30 Apr 2023
Photo Contest Results of the Ostrov Channel
The winners of the channel's photo contest have been announced — Nadezhda, Ilya and Ilya, who will receive merch and exclusive May wallpapers.
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30 Apr 2023
Sunday Morning: Weather, Photos and Bananas
Morning channel digest: weather forecast, recommendation of Gintota beach near Galle, astrology tip, and a question about the best bananas on the island.
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29 Apr 2023
Be Yourself Regardless of Others' Opinions
A motivational quote about how others' negativity and judgment do not change who you are — you remain yourself.
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28 Apr 2023
Be yourself: don't try to please everyone
A short motivational message: someone may not like you — that is fine, the most important thing is to remain yourself.
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28 Apr 2023
Vote for photo of the week: 10 finalists selected
The channel announces the photo contest final: ten participants received the most reactions, and readers vote for winners until Sunday.
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28 Apr 2023
Where do islanders go on Friday evenings?
The channel asks readers how they will spend Friday evening and invites them to share party information via the bot.
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28 Apr 2023
Good morning, Friday April 28: Sri Lanka facts
Morning digest with facts: 92% literacy rate, 11 universities, sea turtle nesting on the south coast, weather forecast, and ruble exchange rate.
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27 Apr 2023
Mistakes are normal: a motivational post
A short inspirational message: treat mistakes as experience — that is the only way to understand yourself and the world.
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27 Apr 2023
AI paints Sri Lanka beaches in great artists' styles
The channel asked an AI to depict a Sri Lanka beach in the style of famous artists and shares the results.
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27 Apr 2023
Good morning, Thursday April 27: pineapple facts
Morning digest with pineapple facts: it is a perennial herb, low in calories, and a symbol of hospitality in Sri Lankan culture.
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26 Apr 2023
Motivational message from the channel to readers
A short motivational message: your achievements are your own merit — remember them more often than your mistakes.
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26 Apr 2023
Good morning, Wednesday April 26: tuna facts
Morning digest with tuna facts for Sri Lanka: an important export product, the popular 'Parippu Thunnai' dish, and the annual fishing tournament in Trincomalee.
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25 Apr 2023
Best island photo contest: submit your shots
The channel announces a photo contest: readers upload photos in the comments, the top 10 by reactions advance to the final, and winners receive branded T-shirts.
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25 Apr 2023
Good morning, Tuesday April 25: dragon fruit facts
Morning digest with facts about pitaya: it grows on cacti in the southeast of the island, and Vietnamese pitaya is more commonly sold in local markets.
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24 Apr 2023
Today's sunset — video from a reader
Reader Nikita Lao sent a beautiful video of today's sunset in Sri Lanka to the channel bot.
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24 Apr 2023
Good morning, Monday April 24: banana facts
Morning digest with facts about seven banana varieties in Sri Lanka: sugar, lemon, butter, green, red, vegetable, and big bananas.
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23 Apr 2023
Sunday digest of the channel's best posts
The channel launches a Sunday feature with a selection of missed posts: a Colombo guide, rice and curry tasting, and venue recommendations.
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23 Apr 2023
Good morning, Sunday: Koggala Beach viewpoint
Sunday digest with the astrologer's advice, a warning about increased accident risk today, and a recommendation to visit Koggala Beach for photography.
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22 Apr 2023
Contest results video from readers
The channel thanks readers for participating in the contest and shares the results video they sent in.
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22 Apr 2023
Morning column editor is sick, comments welcome
The 'Good morning' column editor is sick; the channel asks readers to contribute important information for the day in the comments.
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21 Apr 2023
Charge up with Friday and Lankan vibes
A short Friday message to readers encouraging them to enjoy hot weekends in the Lankan spirit.
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21 Apr 2023
Good morning, Friday April 21: coconut facts
Morning digest with interesting facts about coconuts: their role in exports, cooking, and traditional culture in Sri Lanka.
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20 Apr 2023
Solar eclipse on April 20: astrologer's advice
Astrologer Angelina explains the energy of the April 20 annular solar eclipse and recommends taking a shower and meditating at the moment of the eclipse.
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19 Apr 2023
Sunset video for those who missed it
The channel shares a sunset video sent by reader A. Zamashka for those who missed it.
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19 Apr 2023
Good morning, Wednesday April 19: Sri Lanka sapphires
Morning digest with facts about Sri Lanka's gemstones: 70 types out of 200 worldwide, the highest density of deposits, and the blue sapphire as the national gemstone.
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18 Apr 2023
Good morning, Tuesday April 18: Sri Lanka coins
Morning digest with facts about Sri Lanka's Mint (founded 1870), the largest coin featuring Ravana, and a Carl Jung quote from the channel's psychologist.
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17 Apr 2023
Good morning, Monday April 17: daily digest
Morning digest with the day's celebrations, psychologist Sergey's tip, weather forecast for the south of the island, and ruble and USDT exchange rates.
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15 Apr 2023
King and queen of the festival chosen in Unawatuna
At the New Year celebration in Unawatuna, a king and queen were chosen, winning tickets to Singapore from SriLankan Airlines.
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15 Apr 2023
Festival in Una continues: concert and sweets
In Unawatuna, the equipment is being set up for a concert, and the festive sweets have not yet run out — readers report via the bot.
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15 Apr 2023
Results of the joint contest with Lanka Food
The winners of the contest with Lanka Food are announced: three prize-winners get a chance to order food and dishes as part of the Ostrov channel promotion.
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14 Apr 2023
Lanka Food Contest: Three Delivery Vouchers Up for Grabs
Ostrov and Lanka Food are giving away three shopping vouchers for the fresh food and meal home delivery service.
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11 Apr 2023
Readers Flooded the Channel with Fishermen Photos
After a post about fish, subscribers flooded Ostrov's bot-fax with fishermen photos; the editors publish a selection as there is no room for all of them.
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10 Apr 2023
The sunset you might have missed
A short post with a sunset photo from Sri Lanka for those who missed it.
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10 Apr 2023
Humorous video about the "hard life" on the island
An ironic video proposed to send to friends in other countries to show how "badly" life goes in Sri Lanka.
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9 Apr 2023
Sunset photo from Sri Lanka
A short post sharing a sunset photo for those who may have missed it.
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8 Apr 2023
In Case You Missed the Sunset — Here It Is
The editorial team shares a sunset photo for those who missed it.
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7 Apr 2023
A Carefree Friday with Birds
The editorial team wishes subscribers a Friday as carefree as the birds in the photo.
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4 Apr 2023
Video of the Day Without Caption
A video-of-the-day post captioned 'Watch with sound' with no additional context provided.
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4 Apr 2023
Christian Bale Spotted in Galle
A tongue-in-cheek news item reporting that actor Christian Bale, famous for playing Batman, was spotted in Galle.
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4 Apr 2023
Morning Digest: Holidays, Facts and Weather for April 4
The channel's daily morning digest: day's holidays, a tip from Sergei CRAZY_PSY, interesting facts about island attractions, exchange rates and southern weather.
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2 Apr 2023
Shocking Content
A brief post with emojis apparently referencing shocking or adult content without textual description.
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2 Apr 2023
Good Morning: Joke, Exchange Rates and Tips of the Day
A morning post with a tuk-tuk joke, ruble and USDT exchange rates, a tip about living without expectations, and a recommendation for the 'Danish Watering Hole' viewpoint.
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1 Apr 2023
Astrological Forecast for April 2023
April 2023 is a month of active change under the influence of Pluto, Venus, and Uranus — a time to implement plans, revive relationships, and be ready for transformation.
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1 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka as a Harry Potter Film Location
A humorous post with photos hinting that Harry Potter was 'filmed' in Sri Lanka, inviting readers to name their favourite character.
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1 Apr 2023
Good Morning from the Ostrov Channel
A morning post with a Sri Lanka joke, a tip of the day, ruble and USDT exchange rates, a scenic viewpoint recommendation, and a call for readers to share their photos from Sri Lanka.
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30 Mar 2023
You Can Never Have Too Many Sunsets: Photo from Yekaterina
Reader Yekaterina shared a sunset photo; the editorial team awaits content from subscribers via the bot.
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30 Mar 2023
Today's Sunset Shared by a Subscriber
A subscriber shared a photo of today's sunset; the editorial team invites others to send content via the bot.
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30 Mar 2023
Good Morning: Weather, Exchange Rate and Tuk-Tuk History
Morning channel digest with day's holidays, a tip to rest, a tuk-tuk history fact, and the weather and exchange rate forecast for the south of the island.
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29 Mar 2023
Riddle: Guess the Place for Late-Night Singing
Subscribers post a riddle clue to help find their secret spot for singing favorite songs all night long.
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29 Mar 2023
Video of the Day: Beautiful Island Scenery
A brief announcement of the video of the day featuring beautiful island views with no additional commentary.
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29 Mar 2023
Island Wallpapers for Your Phone
The editors have prepared a collection of Sri Lanka wallpapers for phone screens and wish subscribers a pleasant April filled with surfing and self-discovery.
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29 Mar 2023
Wednesday March 29: Holidays, Weather and Exchange Rates
The channel's daily digest covers the day's holidays, tips, fun facts about Sri Lanka's water parks, southern weather forecast, and current ruble and USDT exchange rates.
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28 Mar 2023
Send Us News and Information About the Island
The channel's editors invite subscribers to send in news and interesting information about Sri Lanka.
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27 Mar 2023
Astrologer on Pluto's 20-Year Transit into Aquarius
Astrologer Angelina explains Pluto's March 23 transit into Aquarius and its potential influence on global changes through 2043.
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27 Mar 2023
Content Creators Invited to Collaborate with the Channel
Ostrov channel is looking for content creators and invites anyone with something to share to write to @ostrov_info_bot.
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26 Mar 2023
New abstract work by ARTABSTRACTOV in Habaraduwa
Artist ARTABSTRACTOV created a new street abstract work in Habaraduwa — Art Abstractov Avant-garde series #52.
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26 Mar 2023
Good morning from tea plantations and ruble exchange rate
Morning channel post with tea plantation video, Red Bull surf festival announcement near Ahangama, ruble rate, and astrologer's tip.
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25 Mar 2023
Sunset on the Island
A short post with a sunset photo for those who missed it in real life.
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25 Mar 2023
Good morning — Saturday March 25, Sri Lanka nature facts
Morning digest: Saturday holidays, a tip to do squats, a fact that 60% of Sri Lanka's plants are endemic, and the rupee-to-ruble exchange rate.
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24 Mar 2023
Where to go on the weekend: parties on the Island
Announcement of parties at Trakh, Doski Vverkh with DJ Trotsky, and Vibratsii — the editorial team invites islanders to enjoy Saturday evening.
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24 Mar 2023
Good morning, Islanders — Friday March 24
Morning channel digest: day's holidays, a life advice about having no expectations, and a fun fact about the Sigiriya fortress in Sri Lanka.
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22 Mar 2023
Which princess are you? A vote for the girls
A playful interactive post inviting female readers to comment on which princess they identify with.
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22 Mar 2023
Astronomical New Year: Sun enters Aries
The channel's astrologer describes the week's powerful astrological events: new moon, spring equinox, and planetary conjunctions.
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21 Mar 2023
Morning digest: weather, holidays, Galle Fort
Weekly morning digest with daily tips, a historical fact about the construction of Galle Fort, and the weather forecast for the island's south.
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20 Mar 2023
Sri Lanka sunset for those who missed it
A brief post with a sunset photo for those who did not get to enjoy it in person.
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20 Mar 2023
Monday with holidays and island news
Weekly good morning post listing the day's holidays, a motivational tip, and news about a possible resumption of the India–Sri Lanka ferry.
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19 Mar 2023
Photo contest results: winners receive prizes
The photo contest concluded — Julia and Alexander shared first place, while Ekaterina won a personal surf lesson.
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19 Mar 2023
Half the world on one Island
A morning post marvels at the international diversity of Sri Lanka and wishes subscribers a good day.
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18 Mar 2023
Deldар covers sports in Sri Lanka
Deldар, a football coach, has joined the channel's team and will cover sports events in Sri Lanka.
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17 Mar 2023
Vote for the Photo of the Week on Ostrov
The channel invites subscribers to vote for the best of ten photos submitted in the weekly photo contest.
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16 Mar 2023
Story continuation contest with venue pass as prize
The Ostrov channel launches a contest: participants continue a story as a quatrain, and the winner gets two passes to a party at Nirvana.
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15 Mar 2023
Island Sunset for Those Who Missed It
A short post with a sunset photo for those who missed it on the island.
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15 Mar 2023
Wednesday on the Island: Holidays, Facts and Weather
The channel's daily digest covering the day's holidays, a historical fact about the Kingdom of Jaffna, weather, and exchange rates.
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14 Mar 2023
Best Island Photo Competition
A photo contest is announced: the winner will receive a coconut candle and a surfing lesson.
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14 Mar 2023
Most popular posts from the Island channel
The editorial team highlights the channel's most popular posts: durian, whales in Unawatuna, the Unawatuna guide, and AI-generated views of Sri Lanka.
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14 Mar 2023
Astrologer on changes after Saturn's move into Pisces
Astrologer Angelina explains how Saturn's move into Pisces will weaken its influence and open the way for changes in the social sphere.
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12 Mar 2023
Who Are You on the Island: Pool Mom or Money Exchanger?
A humorous poll about which lifestyle on Sri Lanka is closest to Ostrov channel readers.
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11 Mar 2023
Results of the 'Best Island Photo' Contest
The editorial team announces the winners of the weekly photo contest — Liya, Regina and Yulya — and distributes prizes from jewellery brand I WOW IT.
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11 Mar 2023
A Little Treasure Island Atmosphere for Your Feed
A short atmospheric post with no text — the editorial team shares a 'Treasure Island' vibe.
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10 Mar 2023
Durian: Myths, Facts and Absurd Warnings
A satirical piece about the durian fruit mixes real facts about its taste and smell with obviously fabricated 'scientific' warnings.
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10 Mar 2023
The island for independent travellers
A short post from the Ostrov channel noting that island life is good for independent people, with a question from a video for comment.
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9 Mar 2023
Sunset on the island
A short post from the Ostrov channel with a sunset photo for those who missed it.
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9 Mar 2023
Don't forget your morning exercise, Islanders
A brief channel reminder: regardless of weather forecasts or horoscopes, don't skip your morning exercise.
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9 Mar 2023
Morning digest: Nine Arch Bridge and the day's holidays
Morning post dated 9 March 2023 with reasons to celebrate, daily tips, and a fact about the Nine Arch Bridge — a colonial-era engineering marvel built in 1921.
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8 Mar 2023
Astro-forecast for March 8: a day of love and romance
The astrologer congratulates women on March 8 and notes that Venus in a good aspect with Mars makes it a wonderful day for romance, though extended time in the sea is not advised.
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8 Mar 2023
New channel author: astrologer Angelina
Angelina, an experienced astrologer, has joined the Ostrov channel team and will share forecasts and recommendations with readers.
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8 Mar 2023
Meme about greeting on March 8
The channel shares a humorous meme with advice for men on how to congratulate women on March 8.
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8 Mar 2023
International Women's Day greetings
A brief International Women's Day greeting from the Ostrov channel.
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5 Mar 2023
Recipe for a good morning for islanders
A short motivational post advising readers to start their morning with the channel, music and a ride around the island.
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5 Mar 2023
Morning digest for March 5 with island facts
Morning post with the day's holidays, weather forecast, rupee exchange rate and fun facts about battered shrimp and Sri Lanka's Royal Botanic Gardens.
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4 Mar 2023
Reminder about the channel bot and brands
The editors remind readers about the bot for submitting news and the post for registering brands and creators related to Sri Lanka.
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4 Mar 2023
Morning digest 4 March 2023
Daily greeting listing the day's holidays under Venus's influence and an astrological note about it being a 'women's day' in tradition.
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3 Mar 2023
Photo contest winners: Yegor, Bulat, and Yana
Three photo contest winners are announced and will receive pastries from the MUKA café.
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3 Mar 2023
Where to party tonight
Brief party announcements: a night out in Hikkaduwa, a rooftop event, and an evening at TRAX in Ahangama.
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3 Mar 2023
Three winners of the channel photo contest
Due to fierce competition, organisers added two more prize spots, naming three winners: Yegor, Bulat, and Yana.
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2 Mar 2023
Sri Lanka Top-100 playlist and photo contest voting
The channel suggests listening to the Sri Lanka Top-100 playlist and reminds followers that voting for the best weekly photo is closing soon.
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2 Mar 2023
Morning digest for March 2: holidays and island facts
Morning post with daily holidays, a favorable astrological forecast, and interesting facts about the Peradeniya Botanical Garden and Sri Lanka's gemstones.
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1 Mar 2023
Vote for the best photo of the week
The channel invites subscribers to vote for the winner of the weekly photo contest from ten finalists, with results to be announced on Friday.
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28 Feb 2023
Best photo of the week contest: voting
The channel invites readers to submit photos by March 1; the editorial team will select 10 finalists and open a public vote.
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27 Feb 2023
Morning Digest February 27: Transport and Holidays
Morning post with February 27 holidays and an interesting fact about paradoxically low public transport prices in Sri Lanka.
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26 Feb 2023
Best Photo of the Week Contest from Subscribers
The channel launches a weekly contest for the best photo from the Island, with a pleasant prize for the winner and photos accepted in the comments.
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25 Feb 2023
Send us information about the Island and its people
A brief call to subscribers to share interesting news and stories about the Island and its people with the editorial team.
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24 Feb 2023
We want to dance like this peacock — what are your plans?
A short playful post with a photo of a dancing peacock and a question about the day's plans.
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23 Feb 2023
Wednesday: Understanding Day and a Beautiful Sunset
Morning digest for 23 February: World Understanding Day, Defender of the Fatherland Day, and the promise of a beautiful sunset in the Island's south.
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21 Feb 2023
Evening set by DJ Vadim Vogue: sounds of the island
The editors recommend a summer set by DJ Vadim Vogue, who played at island parties and is now spreading good vibes from Bali.
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20 Feb 2023
Best Island Classifieds: Surfing, Vocal Coaching and Cosmetology
A selection of classifieds: surf instructor Sergei with 8 years on the island, opera singer Mikhail offering vocal lessons, and cosmetologist Farangis with a medical degree.
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19 Feb 2023
Sunday Island Memes
A Sunday collection of memes and near-memes about island life.
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19 Feb 2023
We Did Warn You
A short humorous reminder post: 'and don't say we didn't warn you'.
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19 Feb 2023
Victory Beach in Anapa Today
A short post about a crowded Victory Beach in Anapa, inviting readers to guess in the comments what everyone is looking at.
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17 Feb 2023
Send us interesting island information
The channel invites readers to share interesting facts and stories about the island and its people via the bot.
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16 Feb 2023
A perfect morning in Sri Lanka
A short morning post about beautiful weather in Sri Lanka with a question about plans for the day.
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14 Feb 2023
A Cosy Evening and a Favourite Tracks Playlist
The author shares favourite tracks on a cosy evening and invites subscribers to share theirs in the comments.
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12 Feb 2023
Story about forgotten bike keys and an honest police officer
The author left keys in the bike, a local took him to the police where keys were returned — the lesson: take responsibility, express gratitude with a bottle of arrak.
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