The Anthology CHAYKA (Almanac CHAYKA) No. 16 for 2024 includes works by 46 authors from 10 countries (the USA, Russia, Israel, Ukraine, Belarus, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Italy, Canada, and New Zealand). The Anthology features the following sections: "War and Peace" (prose and poetry on the themes of war and peace), "Historical Studies and Memories," "Science and Scientists," "Art," "Prose," "Children's Album," and "Humor." Our authors focus on "unknown" heroes, publish rare archival materials, and reveal little-known, sometimes entirely unfamiliar, names and facts. We look forward to readers' feedback on our Anthology CHAYKA No. 16. We will be happy if the Anthology helps our readers escape from their daily worries and concerns.