Остров
Артур Бакаев
Travel moments — Виктор и Кристина
Ксения Куприкова
Своим Ходом — Виталик и Лиза
Karolina K
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Did you spot yourself in the photo?
A short playful message inviting readers to find themselves in a published photo.
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Island stories
Stories, observations and notes about life in Sri Lanka.
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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.
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Activity is starting at MediaStroyka
A brief note that the MediaStroyka project is finally entering an active phase.
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The Grinch costume is almost ready
A short announcement that the Grinch costume is almost finished.
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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.
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Evacuation due to smoke — without a passport
A short anxious post about the author being evacuated due to smoke without their documents.
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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.
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What are you doing for New Year?
A simple question to the community about New Year's plans.
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Fresh video about the island from a chat
The author shares a fresh video about Sri Lanka found in one of the themed chats.
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The island finally has a "News" channel
The channel approvingly announces the appearance of a new news channel dedicated to Sri Lanka.
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What is happening is beyond comment
A very short post with no content — the author says nothing, leaving readers to wonder.
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But it will be too late
A short humorous comment without context, presumably a reaction to a previous post.
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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.
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Media construction news — brief update
A brief announcement of another update from the Media Construction project without additional details.
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What's new on the island — discussion post
An open question to the community about the latest news and events on the island.
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Grinch jeep construction news
Another update on the progress of the Grinch jeep build without extended details in the post text.
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Potassium chloride — no comments
A short cryptic post mentioning potassium chloride without any context or explanation.
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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.
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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.
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Possible flight delays for island guests
A brief warning about possible flight delays for those expecting guests on the island.
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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.
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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.
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A new seafare opens on December 21
A brief joyful announcement about a new seafare opening on December 21 — more space, same familiar faces.
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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.
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Media construction project news
A brief update announcement for the Media Construction project without additional details in the text.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An instructive story from Anton about surfing
A brief reference to an interesting story with a moral from a community member named Anton.
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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.
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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.
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Shocking content without commentary
A brief post referencing some shocking material without further explanation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Current leader of the photo contest
A brief update on the current leader in the Island's best photo contest voting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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KVIZDA Weligama sponsors the photo contest
The adult quiz KVIZDA Weligama became another photo contest sponsor, offering two tickets to any of its events.
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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.
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Interesting company on the Island
A short post with a photo of unusual company in Sri Lanka with no further context.
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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.
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WeTeam releases a video in a new format
The WeTeam released a video in a new format, inviting viewers to watch.
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Reminder about the photo contest and sponsors
A reminder about the ongoing Island photo contest, sponsors, and prizes: submissions accepted until 28 November.
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Day ten of building the new jeep
The tenth day of the chronicle of building a new custom jeep in Sri Lanka.
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Denis and Sveta WeTeam got married
The Ostrov channel congratulates bloggers Denis and Sveta from the WeTeam with their wedding.
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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.
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Call with news from the media construction project
Another brief update on the progress of the media construction project.
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Chronicles of jeep construction on the Island
Another episode in the chronicle of building a custom jeep in Sri Lanka.
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Andrei Morozov broadcasts from Moscow
A brief announcement that Andrei Morozov is currently in Moscow.
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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.
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Said and done — the jeep is ready
A short post with a jeep photo confirming that a promise was kept.
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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.
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Media construction project news
A brief update on the media construction project with no additional details.
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