Pablo Escobar is a cocaine king and godfather who was an extremely controversial person. On the one hand, he was loved (and feared) by many Colombians, as Pablo sympathized with and often helped those who, in his opinion, were infringed upon by the government. However, there are other facts that tell a very different story - he was a cold-blooded killer who stopped at nothing to earn his billions
Recently, after the ins and outs of the famous producer Harvey Weinstein and other influential people in Hollywood were exposed, a lot of interesting things about the "dark" side of this industry came to light. If someone has wanted to become a real star and be famous all their life, they can completely reconsider their plans, having learned what it really is like to live in the spotlight. Hollywood is not only about huge money, fame, red carpets and millions of fans. Here is also complete
Neologisms are new words, phrases or expressions that become commonplace. Since in the Russian language "borrowed" words are taken mainly from English, let us consider where they come from in this language. Every year in Russia alone, up to a million books are published, and many contain new words that after a while become part of everyday speech
With the dawn of the era of videotapes and the beginning of screenings of "foreign" films in cinemas, most people saw many films for the first time. It would seem that most films that children were allowed to watch should be colorful and fun, but in the 80s and 90s this was not always the case. Given their wild imaginations, children can be afraid of almost anything. What their parents thought was a completely harmless film could actually scare them half to death. Let us give examples of similar to
Charles Darwin, "The Father of the Theory of Evolution", was born in the English town of Shrewsbury on February 12, 1809. His father, Robert Darwin, was a fairly well-known doctor, the mother of the future scientist came from the Wedgwood family, world famous for their pottery, and his grandfather, the naturalist scientist Erasmus Darwin, also came from a well-known English family. Both the Darwin and Wedgwood families adhered to the Christian religion called Unitarianism, which rejects the doctrine of the Trinity. Charles Darwin
Ancient weapons may have been made of wood, stone, and low-grade metal, but they were all deadly. Scientists recently discovered rare swords and spearheads that told them unusual facts. From ferocious Vikings who did not use their swords to clumsy oars designed to split skulls, there are often curious and unexpected examples of the use of weapons
They mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Mass disappearances are a very real and very strange thing, because a large number of people sometimes suddenly disappear without a trace and for no apparent reason. Sometimes a plane full of passengers flies off into the night and is never seen again, or a ghost ship suddenly appears in the sea, drifting with absolutely no sign of a crew. However, even these frightening cases are nothing compared to the disappearance of an entire society. Whole civilizations, cities and and
Humans are a very diverse species, which can be clearly seen in the many differences between cultures around the world. Given the different customs, lifestyles, types of food and languages, it would be difficult for an outside observer to determine that people living in different parts of the Earth are the same species. But despite all these differences, there are some things that all people do the same way, no matter where they grew up. In fact, it’s amazing that things like this evolved at the same time in different parts of the world
It is no secret to anyone that British monarchs have left their mark almost all over the world since the nation became an empire "over which the sun never sets." Entire eras are named by historians after Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. And at the same time, the British monarchy is fanned by a number of myths and misconceptions that people still believe in today. In this review, we will dispel the most popular
People's penchant for writing down what happens to them has resulted in countless documents being preserved. Today, you can see centuries-old secret codes and oaths, unique manuscripts and caves, on the walls of which there is left what people feared hundreds of thousands of years ago. And scientists obsessed with such ancient texts study dead languages to learn about amazing things that happened a long time ago
A song appeared on the Internet with which the Little Big group will travel from Russia to Eurovision. The freak band called their next masterpiece "Uno". In just a day, the clip has collected more than 10.5 million views, which is much more than the clips of the rest of the participants. And on social networks, because of this song, a real hysteria broke out. Most are confident today - there will be a Russian victory at Eurovision 2020
Some animals, such as geckos and octopuses, are able to regrow lost limbs. People are not capable of this, so it is not surprising that prostheses have existed for thousands of years. Today, thanks to the irrepressible imagination of inventors, amputee patients have more options than ever before, but there are many interesting facts in the history of prosthetic technology
On December 17, 1916, on the embankment of the Moika River near the Yusupov Palace, Grigory Rasputin was killed - a man who appeared out of nowhere, who called himself a saint, who achieved power over the imperial couple of Russia during the First World War. Whether his skill was the gift of a saint or was he an impostor and a swindler - the debate about this continues today
The poetry of Joseph Brodsky is always a surprise and a feeling of freedom. His poems catch the eye, make you gaze into the present and break patterns. It is simply impossible not to fall in love with Brodsky's poetry
Great sovereign, by God's grace, the tsar and great prince of all Russia, the murderer of his own son, terrible and powerful. Today, books and films, paintings and plays are dedicated to him, and, as a rule, he is portrayed as an inhuman monster. But Ivan IV the Terrible entered Russian history not only as a tyrant. He was perhaps one of the most educated people of his era, with a theological erudition and phenomenal memory. Despite various "excesses", this man has done a lot for Russia. WITH
All the years of the existence of the Soviet Union, a propaganda machine was actively operating, one of the means of which was photography. Even the images that captured this or that moment of the epoch were easily changed by order from the “above”. The heroes of the revolution were removed both from photographs and from history. One of the main censors was Joseph Stalin, who ruled with an iron fist in the 1920s - 1950s
She was looking for her own way to happiness for a long time. After experiencing her first divorce, she hoped to find peace in her second marriage. But faced with betrayal, she earned the most severe depression. And only then Leon Jeannot appeared in the life of Janina Zheimo, ready to move mountains for her sake
The fame, which he dreamed of in his youth, played a cruel joke on him. Increasingly, representatives of the yellow press unceremoniously invade his personal life to see how the public's favorite lives. Alexander Domogarov rarely agrees to talk about his experiences that are not related to creativity, and everything he is silent about becomes the subject of speculation, gossip and guesswork. In fact, he is just trying to find his happiness and sincerely believes that this will happen very soon
Sergei Makovetsky has been on theatrical stage for more than forty years and has acted in films for almost the same amount. In addition to domestic awards, he has the title of Best Actor in Europe, received in 1994. Naturally, the popular actor has many fans, but he has long been married to a woman who is 18 years older than him. There are real legends about the marriage of Sergei and Elena Makovetskikh, but in fact, their romance at first looked like an old-fashioned comedy
He played many striking roles, starting the countdown of his success with Sergei Gerasimov's painting "Red and Black" by Stendhal. Then there was "June 31" and "Pirates of the XX century". The fans besieged Nikolai Eremenko, wrote letters to him, and waited at the entrance of the house. He seemed to be in search of his own happiness all the time. For many years, the actor lived in two families, and after the divorce he was going to marry a third woman. But did not have time
Unfortunately, meetings and partings often go hand in hand in life. People meet, build relationships, but then for some reason the feelings pass. The reason for this may be a careless word, jealousy, or a banal mismatch of vital interests. In our selection today are show business stars who were together, but after some time ended the relationship. What was the reason for the separation of celebrities?
By the age of 45, actress Elena Zakharova managed to achieve a lot: in her filmography there are already more than 100 roles, at 31 she gained popularity after filming in the TV series "Kadetstvo", for more than 20 years she has been performing on the stage of the Theater of the Moon, besides, the actress is happy mother of a three-year-old daughter. And 10 years ago it seemed to her that her life was ruined - when her 8-month-old child was gone, and a few days later her husband announced that he wanted to part with her, Zakharova lost her footing. How did she survive?
Ivar Kalninsh, appearing in the frame, made thousands of women freeze at the screens throughout the Soviet Union. He dreamed of a strong, happy family, so that he would always be together: in sorrow and in joy, in poverty and wealth. But fate decreed otherwise. In his life there were three women and three happy marriages. If he met his only one in his youth … However, the past has no subjunctive mood
Once a boy, born in a small Ukrainian town, dreamed of visiting different countries and leaving his mark everywhere. Later, the first wife considered him a failure and simply went to another. Many years have passed, Igor Krutoy has really traveled all over the world and presented his amazing music to the audience. He does not stop dreaming today, only his desires have become completely different
They were bright stars on the television screens of a huge country. They were loved, admired, their heroes were laughed at to tears. Who have become these boys and girls, the idols of the children of the generation of the 70s and 80s?
Their meeting was an inspiration for him and a salvation for her. At this moment, time stopped and love was born. Their gazes crossed and hearts connected. Since then, Ivan and Oksana Okhlobystins have been walking side by side for more than twenty years
They went to the front as young people, full of hopes and dreams. Many of them by that time were already professional actors and could get a reservation, but took up arms and went to defend their homeland. There are ten famous frontline actors in our review, but in fact there were infinitely more of them
Georgian singer Nani Bregvadze is known and loved to this day. In Soviet times, her popularity knew no bounds. A stately beauty with a bright accent and strong voice has always attracted attention. Men were ready to worship her, but she was always strict and unapproachable. She gratefully accepted signs of attention from fans, but never allowed them to overstep the boundaries of what was permitted. People's rumor married her to Vakhtang Kikabidze, but a completely different man was waiting for her at home. She went out twice
Spanish rulers today are the subject of research by geneticists and psychiatrists. The latter are sure that the Queen of Castile, who ruled in the first half of the 16th century, really suffered from a serious mental illness. The subject of Juana's mania was her own spouse, and she loved him so much that she was jealous even after death. Perhaps that is why the queen did not allow to bury the precious remains for about a year, preferring to travel around the country with a funeral cortege. This colorful historical
The life of this woman was so filled with events that in the following centuries she repeatedly became the heroine of love dramas, plays, operas and, later, serials. A representative of the highest Spanish nobility and a mother of ten children should have led a quiet and measured existence, but this was only until the death of her husband, and then Ana's fate suddenly ceased to be boring
The daughter of an English prince and a Russian grand duchess had a charming appearance, had influential relatives and was considered a very enviable bride in Europe. Despite parting with her first love - her cousin Mikhail - Beatrice successfully married, giving birth to her only spouse three sons. And yet the grief did not pass the princess - she experienced the loss of relatives, and rumors discrediting her honor, and wandering in a foreign land
Are there many in the history of such marital unions, when a husband and wife act like a real team, one after another solve the most difficult problems and win resounding victories? The marriage of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon determined a lot in the history of Spain and the whole world: it was thanks to the “Catholic kings” that the American continent was discovered, the Inquisition gained power and the Reconquista was completed - and this is far from all
She always said that she was lucky enough to live next to the Angel. Rina Zelenaya and Konstantin Topuridze loved each other and loved life. They always had something to talk about and something to keep quiet about. Two personalities, two great talents, two destinies, firmly connected by one thread
They were never married, but it seems that the whole country knew about the romance of the prima donna and the leader of the group "Dynamic". It was actually a beautiful and romantic love story of two talented people. She was 35, he was 29, but what could mean age when the eyes of both shone with happiness. During the performance of the song "Two Stars", they sincerely believed: in the whole world there are only two of them, and nothing can ever destroy their feelings. But very little time passed and the lovers parted
Human life often turns out to be unpredictable, and feelings that once seemed eternal for some reason pass. There is a lot of talk about women-lovers who take a man out of the family, but after all, men in love also compete for the attention of a woman who has captured his heart, regardless of her marital status. In our today's review - famous men who caused the breakup of the family
Viktor Tsoi became a legend during his lifetime. He was loved for his non-standard style of performance, unique voice and amazing music. He had many admirers and female fans, but unlike other rock artists, he did not have numerous affairs and short-term relationships. He was immersed in creativity, and he had only two women. Both of them left a deep mark in the heart of Viktor Tsoi and played a role in his life
After the victory of the October Revolution, it seemed that the institution of domestic servants should be eliminated. However, the profession of a housekeeper existed at the official level, they had their own trade union and each had a special pay book. At the same time, au pair played different roles in the lives of their employers. Some actually became family members, while others deliberately destroyed the house in which they happened to work
Galina Besedina graduated from a music school, but instead of starting a musical career, she entered the Moscow Art Theater School. And later she exchanged a wealthy life with her first husband for a tiny room in a communal apartment and a second marriage with a former front-line soldier who lost a leg in the war. Viktor Besedin made his wife's life look like a fairy tale, but for the last five years he was bedridden, and she was almost forever by his side. Why does Galina Besedina call these years the happiest?
At the end of February 1979, Alexander Orlov's film "The Woman Who Sings" with Alla Pugacheva in the title role was released on the screens of the Soviet Union. The picture turned out to be extremely successful, and the performer was even named the best actress of the year according to the results of a poll by the magazine "Soviet Screen". It is not surprising that Alexander Stefanovich, having decided to make a film about a singer with a difficult fate, initially saw Alla Borisovna in her role. But not even a few days of filming had passed, as Pugacheva was replaced by her eternal rival
In 2021, the Eurovision Song Contest was held for the 65th time. Only a few singers and collectives who won the competition were able to achieve worldwide recognition. In fact, only three were on the crest of fame: Toto Cutugno, Celine Dion and ABBA. The rest continued to delight their fans with new compositions, albeit not on a global scale. Some have had events in their lives that attracted more attention than performing skills, and the fate of some was very sad