Остров
Артур Бакаев
Travel moments — Виктор и Кристина
Ксения Куприкова
Своим Ходом — Виталик и Лиза
Karolina K
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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.
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Island stories
Stories, observations and notes about life in Sri Lanka.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Good Saturday morning with an island quote
A short Saturday morning greeting with a quote about island tranquility and a mention of the ocean.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Astrology forecast for all zodiac signs
A humorous weekly astrology forecast for all twelve zodiac signs from the channel editors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Good Morning Saturday Greeting
A brief Saturday morning greeting from the channel wishing sunshine and good mood to all subscribers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Horoscope from Uncle Vasya
A short announcement of yet another humorous horoscope from the channel's recurring character 'Uncle Vasya'.
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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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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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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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Saturday Morning Greeting
A brief Saturday morning greeting from the channel wishing all subscribers a wonderful weekend.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sunset at Koggala Beach
Photo post: sunset at Koggala beach for anyone who missed it in person.
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The Beauty of Weligama
A short enthusiastic post with a photo capturing the beauty of Weligama.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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