Mammoth ivory figurine, Balzi Rossi Liguria (photo Don Hitchcock)
February 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Mammoth ivory figurine, Balzi Rossi Liguria (photo Don Hitchcock)
💀 Shtirlitz: Major General Plohotniuk Valeriy. Explosion in Balzi Rossi.
August 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
💀 Shtirlitz: Major General Plohotniuk Valeriy. Explosion in Balzi Rossi.
Triglie antirazziste che eseguono balzi carpiati.
September 30, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Triglie antirazziste che eseguono balzi carpiati.
Russian media have reported details of the attack near Moscow's Balzi Rossi restaurant, where an improvised explosive device detonated yesterday:
▪️ At around 7:50 p.m. Moscow time, a woman attempted to enter the Balzi Rossi restaurant, where a celebration was taking place.
▪️ At around 7:50 p.m. Moscow time, a woman attempted to enter the Balzi Rossi restaurant, where a celebration was taking place.
August 2, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Russian media have reported details of the attack near Moscow's Balzi Rossi restaurant, where an improvised explosive device detonated yesterday:
▪️ At around 7:50 p.m. Moscow time, a woman attempted to enter the Balzi Rossi restaurant, where a celebration was taking place.
▪️ At around 7:50 p.m. Moscow time, a woman attempted to enter the Balzi Rossi restaurant, where a celebration was taking place.
An explosion hit the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow. One person reportedly killed, 16 injured. No cause given yet.
August 1, 2026 at 5:46 PM
An explosion hit the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow. One person reportedly killed, 16 injured. No cause given yet.
The ‘ochred lady’ figurine in mammoth ivory, from Balzi Rossi, Liguria. Source: Don Hitchcock
November 19, 2024 at 8:17 AM
The ‘ochred lady’ figurine in mammoth ivory, from Balzi Rossi, Liguria. Source: Don Hitchcock
A bomb squad is currently working at the scene. The access road to the Balzi Rossi restaurant has been blocked by armed security forces. They are only allowing ambulances through.
Meanwhile, the restaurant's Instagram account posted that "Balzi Rossi is fine."
Meanwhile, the restaurant's Instagram account posted that "Balzi Rossi is fine."
August 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
A bomb squad is currently working at the scene. The access road to the Balzi Rossi restaurant has been blocked by armed security forces. They are only allowing ambulances through.
Meanwhile, the restaurant's Instagram account posted that "Balzi Rossi is fine."
Meanwhile, the restaurant's Instagram account posted that "Balzi Rossi is fine."
There's been an explosion in Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow.
According to Russian Telegram channels, the restaurant was closed for an event today. It could have been closed for a Russian general's birthday celebration.
According to Russian Telegram channels, the restaurant was closed for an event today. It could have been closed for a Russian general's birthday celebration.
August 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
There's been an explosion in Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow.
According to Russian Telegram channels, the restaurant was closed for an event today. It could have been closed for a Russian general's birthday celebration.
According to Russian Telegram channels, the restaurant was closed for an event today. It could have been closed for a Russian general's birthday celebration.
❗️⚡️BREAKING: New information indicates that Russian Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk, a former deputy commander of the 49th Combined Arms Army, was among those killed in the 1 August bombing at Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant.
August 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
❗️⚡️BREAKING: New information indicates that Russian Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk, a former deputy commander of the 49th Combined Arms Army, was among those killed in the 1 August bombing at Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant.
An explosion at Moscow's luxury Balzi Rossi restaurant. Early reports say at least three people were killed and several others injured.
Russian Telegram channels say the restaurant was closed to the public for the birthday of Russian general Aleksandr Chayko, commander of Russia's aerospace forces.
Russian Telegram channels say the restaurant was closed to the public for the birthday of Russian general Aleksandr Chayko, commander of Russia's aerospace forces.
August 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
An explosion at Moscow's luxury Balzi Rossi restaurant. Early reports say at least three people were killed and several others injured.
Russian Telegram channels say the restaurant was closed to the public for the birthday of Russian general Aleksandr Chayko, commander of Russia's aerospace forces.
Russian Telegram channels say the restaurant was closed to the public for the birthday of Russian general Aleksandr Chayko, commander of Russia's aerospace forces.
Balzi Rossi goddess figurines, she is 6.1cm high, made of green steatite and dated 22,000-17,000 BC, Upper Paleolithic period, Gravettian culture. Depicted with large breasts, round pregnant belly, pubic triangle… ready to bring the new life to this world.
#archaeohistories
#archaeohistories
December 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Balzi Rossi goddess figurines, she is 6.1cm high, made of green steatite and dated 22,000-17,000 BC, Upper Paleolithic period, Gravettian culture. Depicted with large breasts, round pregnant belly, pubic triangle… ready to bring the new life to this world.
#archaeohistories
#archaeohistories
☠️ The restaurant that exploded in Moscow was the upscale Balzi Rossi establishment, where a private banquet was held today.
There are currently three fatalities.
There are currently three fatalities.
August 1, 2026 at 5:41 PM
☠️ The restaurant that exploded in Moscow was the upscale Balzi Rossi establishment, where a private banquet was held today.
There are currently three fatalities.
There are currently three fatalities.
Female figurine carved in opaque green soapstone from Balzi Rossi, Liguria. Photo Don Hitchcock.
November 22, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Female figurine carved in opaque green soapstone from Balzi Rossi, Liguria. Photo Don Hitchcock.
Generałowie, którzy świętowali w restauracji Balzi Rossi w Moskwie, "wybuchnęli z powodu gazów".
p.s. będzie nowy zestaw LEGO, "złóż swojego generała" 🫠
p.s. będzie nowy zestaw LEGO, "złóż swojego generała" 🫠
August 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Generałowie, którzy świętowali w restauracji Balzi Rossi w Moskwie, "wybuchnęli z powodu gazów".
p.s. będzie nowy zestaw LEGO, "złóż swojego generała" 🫠
p.s. będzie nowy zestaw LEGO, "złóż swojego generała" 🫠
Armed security forces have sealed off access to Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant. Seventeen people are reported to be in serious condition in Moscow hospitals.
One version is that an unidentified person brought an unknown object into the restaurant before the explosion.
One version is that an unidentified person brought an unknown object into the restaurant before the explosion.
August 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Armed security forces have sealed off access to Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant. Seventeen people are reported to be in serious condition in Moscow hospitals.
One version is that an unidentified person brought an unknown object into the restaurant before the explosion.
One version is that an unidentified person brought an unknown object into the restaurant before the explosion.
💥 A powerful explosion occurred in Moscow: about 20 people were injured, — Russian media
Some Russians write that the explosion occurred in the Balzi Rossi restaurant.
Some Russians write that the explosion occurred in the Balzi Rossi restaurant.
August 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
💥 A powerful explosion occurred in Moscow: about 20 people were injured, — Russian media
Some Russians write that the explosion occurred in the Balzi Rossi restaurant.
Some Russians write that the explosion occurred in the Balzi Rossi restaurant.
Love, love, love this drawing by Giovanni Bruzzo of paleolithic children in front of the Balzi Rossi caves! (courtesy of Fabio Negrino)
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Love, love, love this drawing by Giovanni Bruzzo of paleolithic children in front of the Balzi Rossi caves! (courtesy of Fabio Negrino)
ASTRA found out the Balzi Rossi restaurant was closed today for a private banquet, right before the blast. Local chats claim it was honoring a general, unconfirmed. Pro-Kremlin Mash now says three people died.
August 1, 2026 at 5:59 PM
ASTRA found out the Balzi Rossi restaurant was closed today for a private banquet, right before the blast. Local chats claim it was honoring a general, unconfirmed. Pro-Kremlin Mash now says three people died.
❗️The death toll from the explosion at Moscow's Balzi Rossi restaurant has risen to 5, Russian media reported. Two people died in hospital, while more than 6 others remain in serious condition. The victims have not been named. #Russia
Armed Russian security personnel were seen at the scene of the Moscow restaurant explosion despite preliminary claims from pro-Kremlin media that the blast was caused by a gas leak. #Russia
August 2, 2026 at 8:53 AM
❗️The death toll from the explosion at Moscow's Balzi Rossi restaurant has risen to 5, Russian media reported. Two people died in hospital, while more than 6 others remain in serious condition. The victims have not been named. #Russia
Russian channels claimed the Balzi Rossi restaurant, where an explosion killed 3 people and injured 15 in central Moscow, was hosting members of Russia's elite. Some Russian media reported the event was a general's birthday celebration. These claims remain unconfirmed. #Russia
August 1, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Russian channels claimed the Balzi Rossi restaurant, where an explosion killed 3 people and injured 15 in central Moscow, was hosting members of Russia's elite. Some Russian media reported the event was a general's birthday celebration. These claims remain unconfirmed. #Russia
⚡️According to Verstka, Maria Chaiko, daughter of Russian Aerospace Forces Commander-in-Chief Alexander Chaiko, may have been injured in the explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow on August 1.
August 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
⚡️According to Verstka, Maria Chaiko, daughter of Russian Aerospace Forces Commander-in-Chief Alexander Chaiko, may have been injured in the explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow on August 1.
An explosion at the luxury Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow killed three and injured 15. The venue had been closed today for a private banquet.
A witness told ASTRA that a general’s birthday was being celebrated inside, with numerous military-plated vehicles and a Rosgvardiya bus parked nearby.
A witness told ASTRA that a general’s birthday was being celebrated inside, with numerous military-plated vehicles and a Rosgvardiya bus parked nearby.
August 1, 2026 at 6:09 PM
An explosion at the luxury Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow killed three and injured 15. The venue had been closed today for a private banquet.
A witness told ASTRA that a general’s birthday was being celebrated inside, with numerous military-plated vehicles and a Rosgvardiya bus parked nearby.
A witness told ASTRA that a general’s birthday was being celebrated inside, with numerous military-plated vehicles and a Rosgvardiya bus parked nearby.
Russian foreign affairs ministry finally commented regarding the explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow where Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces Chaiko might have been celebrating his birthday on Saturday⤵️
August 3, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Russian foreign affairs ministry finally commented regarding the explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow where Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces Chaiko might have been celebrating his birthday on Saturday⤵️
☠️Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk of the Russian Army was killed in an explosion near the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow.
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Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk Killed in Moscow Bombing
Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk of the Russian Army was killed in an explosion near the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow.
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August 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
☠️Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk of the Russian Army was killed in an explosion near the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow.
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💥 💣 A bomb joined a Kremlin regime VIP party at the high-end Balzi Rossi restaurant, just 2,000 meters from the Kremlin in Moscow.
At least 3 Russian fascists dead, dozens more injured. The military had established a perimeter around the venue for VIP safety.
Didn't help.
At least 3 Russian fascists dead, dozens more injured. The military had established a perimeter around the venue for VIP safety.
Didn't help.
August 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
💥 💣 A bomb joined a Kremlin regime VIP party at the high-end Balzi Rossi restaurant, just 2,000 meters from the Kremlin in Moscow.
At least 3 Russian fascists dead, dozens more injured. The military had established a perimeter around the venue for VIP safety.
Didn't help.
At least 3 Russian fascists dead, dozens more injured. The military had established a perimeter around the venue for VIP safety.
Didn't help.