Ceramic floristry - for the first time in Russia

How Utyosov made Stalin cry and why he burned the first copies of his first book

Leonid Osipovich Utyosov became a legend during his lifetime. He was the first in many ways. He was the first to perform works by Babel, Bagritsky and Zoshchenko, created his own "Tea Jazz", which after only five years received the status of the State, was the first to bring musicians from the orchestra pit to the stage, and the first pop artist to receive the title of People's. And Leonid Utyosov was always a very honest person. He never hid the fact that during the years of repression he was desperately afraid of Stalin, especially after

Where did the first Russian snipers come from, and why did the enemy drummers get the first bullet?

It is impossible to establish the exact time period for the appearance of snipers. The closest thing to the truth is the statement that the jaeger military units stood at the origins of the sniper craft. During the rule of linear tactics, these units were formed by the most well-aimed marksmen, who operated in loose combat. The first jaeger battalion in the army ranks appeared in Russia in 1764. And although the gamekeepers are considered the predecessors of modern snipers, there was a significant difference between them

The very first skyscraper and the first experience of the Stalinist Empire style in Vladivostok: What is the famous "Gray Horse"

This luxurious house, built in the Stalinist Empire style so unusual for Vladivostok, is at the same time unique, mysterious, monumental, and simply delightful. Unfortunately, not all of us have the opportunity to visit distant Vladivostok, so the house bearing the strange name "The Gray Horse" is not as widely known as, for example, the architectural masterpieces of Moscow or St. Petersburg. But if you are in the Primorsky Territory, be sure to look at it - it's worth it

When for the first time they began to celebrate the New Year in Russia, and who gave champagne to the Russian people

Different peoples have different traditions, and sometimes different times for celebrating the New Year. In Russia, the date of the beginning of the New Year has changed several times - depending on important historical events and the worldview of the ruling persons. It was celebrated both on March 1 and September 1. And traditions were also completely different at different times

Ceramic pantomime: stunning works from the talented ceramic artist and photographer Nata Popova

Ceramist artist and photographer Nata Popova, inspired by people and the world around her, creates cute sculptures, which in their theme are reminiscent of Maya and Transcarpathian netsuke. Little people born of unbridled imagination are a kind of ceramic pantomime, where every gesture and movement speaks for itself, turning its attention to the viewer