The personal life of this great writer was far from ideal, but thanks to her he was able to create masterpieces of Russian literature. He introduced us to a number of "Turgenev young ladies" who, like no one else, loved deeply and selflessly. But the men from his works were usually indecisive and easily gave up. Turgenev never hid the fact that most of his characters have their own prototypes from life. And if he had not experienced a wonderful feeling of love, he would not have been able to write so many
“The main problem with quotes on the Internet is that people immediately believe in their authenticity,” wrote Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. This is briefly about the principle by which quotes are created in the global network on behalf of great leaders, poets, scientists, actors. And in fact, even an ordinary silly phrase, framed in a picture with some thinker, begins to look like a rhinestone deeper and more truthful. So much more truthful that Lenin begins to speculate about the Internet
Although human civilization has developed in many places around the world, its first shoots emerged many thousands of years ago in the Middle East. The first cities, the first written language, the first technologies - all this comes from the most ancient powerful state called Mesopotamia. The majestic temples of Mesopotamia, their subtle art, scientific knowledge and social structure amaze with their perfection. How in an ancient society a process originated that changed human life to the whole
They say that there are no boundaries, distances and nationalities for true love. But during the Soviet era, this statement was not relevant: even for simple communication with foreign citizens, one could fall out of favor with the authorities and go to the camps for a long time. What can we say about those who dared to build relationships with foreign guests. These romantic stories are just about how love could not overcome the "iron curtain"
It is simply impossible to imagine an old Russian hut without a stove. But not many people know that behind each stove there was a so-called woman's corner. It was an exclusively feminine place, where men had no right to enter. And for violation of this rule, there could be very serious consequences. Read why there were no male cooks in Russia, how the furnace evil could punish a peasant and what a woman's kut is
Jabal Maragha is an ancient archaeological site in the Eastern Sahara Desert in Sudan. Experts from the Sudan Department of Antiquities and Museums visited the site last month. What they saw terrified them - two earth-moving machines and five people were working on the spot. Part of the ancient history of the mysterious kingdom of Kush (the Meroite kingdom) - the main competitors of Ancient Egypt, was destroyed by greedy hunters for gold
Recently, the Vatican decided to open the veil of secrecy over part of the history of the Catholic Church during the Second World War. Archival church documents were declassified. They were kept in the strictest secrecy due to suspicions that the head of the church at that time, Pope Pius XII, knew about the horrors of the Holocaust, but turned a blind eye to it. The documents throw light on all the controversial aspects of this pontiff's papacy. A friend of the Nazis? Cautious adversary? Or is the situation much more complicated than it seems at first glance?
At one time, the Soviet Union was not just a huge country, but also a source of funding and an ideological center for many socialist countries. The secretaries general of the GDR, Bulgaria, Romania and other countries copied the way of life of the Soviet leaders. But after the socialist community collapsed, the system in the once friendly states changed. But the heirs of the leaders had to get used to the new realities of existence
Western publications have long drawn attention to the absence of the North Korean leader even at extremely important ideological events. There are speculations about Kim Jong-un's poor health and a possible change of government in the country. Western political analysts and journalists suggest that Kim Yeo-jong, the younger sister of the ruler, whose influence on his brother has long been not questioned, may take the post of the DPRK leader
The Great Patriotic War was not a reason to break the tradition of changing the guard at the Mausoleum on Red Square. This ceremony was a kind of symbol of inviolability and an indicator that the people are not broken and are still loyal to their ideals. The townspeople, and the whole world, did not even suspect that the Mausoleum was empty, and the incorruptible body of the leader was taken deep into the rear. The operation was so secret that nothing was known about it until the 1980s, when the “secret” stamp was removed. So where did they take the body
Some collect works of art, others - stamps and coins, still others - jewelry and wine, and still others collect all sorts of trinkets. However, members of the royal families, whose tastes, to put it mildly, were very strange, were no exception
In the filmography of this actor - 30 films, but Juozas Kiselyus became famous thanks to the role of Arthur Bang in the drama "Long Road in the Dunes" directed by Alois Branca. The popularity of the actor after the release of the picture on the screens was simply incredible, he received letters in sacks signed simply: "Latvia, Fishermen's Village, Artur Banga." It seemed that after such success, a long and productive creative life awaits him, but at 41, Juozas Kiselyus passed away
What we see is not always what we expect to see, be it a natural phenomenon or the work of human hands. This statement is very often true of existing archaeological discoveries, when new facts make old findings appear in a completely unexpected light. For example, the ancient Mayan city, Chichen Itza, on the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula is a place carefully studied by scientists along and across, a place. Nevertheless, Chichen Itza holds many more secrets. One of them
Dagestan is considered the most multinational Russian region. Its 3 million inhabitants are a fusion of ethnic groups and mentalities that easily get along with each other. Dozens of Dagestani peoples speak dozens of languages. And an ordinary villager sometimes owns several at once in addition to foreign European ones. Derbent among the cities of Russia is recognized by UNESCO as the most tolerant. And modern Dagestan is called by some historians "Russia in miniature"
If in the land of the Soviets they did not know how to do something, then they definitely should not classify information. Moreover, the government has successfully managed not only to decide what citizens know, but even what to think about and what to talk about. All this looks like a grandiose experiment on a national scale, although there were much more of the latter, and many of them are still classified as "secret". However, this does not prevent now, when the country of Soviets no longer exists, to discuss these experiments, to give birth to a lot of myths and conjectures. What's on with
The talented bright actress became famous for her roles in films that have become classics for a long time. The audience fell in love with Tamara Syomina for her Anfisa in Eternal Call, Katyusha Maslova in Resurrection, Anastasia Batmanova in The Serf Actress and many other wonderful works. She always gave the impression of a rather open and kind person, but with regard to her own relatives, whom Tamara Semina does not have so many, she is very categorical. The answer to all their attempts will establish
By the fall of 1859, the legendary leader of the highlanders, Imam Shamil, surrendered to the Russian army. This, in fact, marked the end of the protracted Caucasian war. The theocratic state of the North Caucasian Imamate, which had lasted for about 30 years, also ceased to exist. Having fallen into Russian hands, Shamil expected, at best, exile to Siberia. But surprisingly, the Russian emperor gave the prisoner such a level of honor that even the Russian generals close to Alexander II did not know
Modern cinema pleases with a variety of serials produced annually. Viewers, as a rule, expect them to have a fascinating plot, but no less important for many is a beautiful picture. And in this case, a mesmerizing visual series comes to the fore. Our today's review contains series in which every frame is a real masterpiece
The Arctic drift of the icebreaking steamer Georgy Sedov lasted 812 days. The path, which totaled more than 3,300 miles, followed a winding, uneven path. It is interesting that on the eve of the extreme wintering "Georgy Sedov" was in an ordinary voyage. But suddenly finding themselves in ice captivity, the crew decided to retrain into a scientific expedition. Despite the lack of professional scientists and special equipment on board, important research
The fantastic adventures of Captain Vrungel in the TV version had all-Union glory. The main characters turned out to be much more popular than their author Andrei Nekrasov. A prose writer from Soviet fitters wrote many different texts, but he remained famous as the author of a novel about the Troubles team. Moreover, the characters created by the writer are far from fictional. Each of them had its own real-life prototype, and the collective image of Vrungel combined several
More than seven centuries ago, 130 children disappeared from the small Saxon town of Hameln. According to legend, they were taken away by the mysterious Pied Piper. The legend of the Pied Piper glorified the unknown town throughout the world. Every year on June 26, the Day of the Pied Piper is widely celebrated here. His sculptures and images can be found at every step. But what kind of man was the Pied Piper? What is known about him? And is there some truth in the plot of the legend? While historians are arguing, let's try to figure it out
Modern radar systems tirelessly monitor the movement of aircraft in the sky, it seems, leaving them no chance of mysterious disappearance. However, over the past few decades, there have been situations when aircraft disappeared from radars without a trace. The most amazing thing is that sometimes numerous search operations can not find any traces of the aircraft and its passengers
In October 1960, Baikonur burst into flames as a result of a major catastrophe. At the start, an R-16 intercontinental ballistic missile exploded. Then information about the details of the accident was immediately classified. Today, the reason is called a whole chain of events that unfolded as a result of the race between the USSR and the United States. That explosion took the lives of dozens of people, including the famous commander of the Great Patriotic War, the commander-in-chief of the missile forces, Mitrofan Nedelin. Absent from the site for a smoke break technical manager
If you believe the "Tale of Bygone Years", then the first Varangians to the Novgorod lands "came from across the sea" in 859. The indigenous people allegedly drove them away immediately. However, just a few years later, they themselves called the Scandinavian king Rurik to reign in these lands. Typically, these events are considered the beginning of active relations between the Varangians and the Slavs. And yet there are many references that the Vikings were in Russia long before Rurik, while leaving a significant mark on the local historical twists and turns
The sphere of consumer services in the USSR was a separate branch of the national economy. The country cared about the everyday needs of citizens no less than about the notorious cultural education. At some point, Households were built in cities with the same activity as cinemas with palaces of culture. To clean clothes, sew a suit according to an individual pattern, get a haircut, print a photo for documents or make a duplicate of keys - the Soviet citizen coped with any of these tasks in a matter of hours within
On the stage and in the cinema, musicals are always a success. This genre was a symbol of the golden age of Hollywood, later it was considered a kind of relic of the past and was embodied only in theatrical performances. But in recent years, musical films have experienced a rebirth, and it is not in vain that this year even the Cannes Film Festival opened with the musical "Annette" by Leos Carax. And we offer you to get acquainted with the best musicals of recent years, which you must see
The film festival held annually in France is famous not only for its program and high-profile premieres. Representatives of the world of cinema consider it not just a competition, but a whole way of life, subject to certain rules and a strict dress code. And at the ceremonies of the Cannes Film Festival, loud curiosities and scandals constantly occur related to the statements or behavior of artists, directors, journalists and paparazzi
The union of the great director and the most talented actress was called the union of equals. They were always close, only Sergei Gerasimov walked in front, and Tamara Makarova was one step behind him. It seemed that in their life there was everything that is needed for happiness: the possibility of creative realization, the favor of the leadership, success, fame. Their family seemed perfect. But behind the restrained regality of the actress was hidden unspoken pain and fear of losing everything in one moment
In the 70s of the last century, an insignificant incident occurred in Moscow. One Soviet citizen, shortly before the new year, went to the bathhouse, and then with a broom in his portfolio, he dropped in to visit friends who were celebrating their wedding anniversary. His comrades had an unhealthy sense of humor, and they sent the drunken bath lover by train to Kiev with his broom, briefcase and 15 kopecks in his pocket. This incident would have remained unnoticed if the returning citizen had not told the jester about this
It is widely believed that there is a great woman behind every great man. In fact, it is unclear how the fate of many famous directors, writers, musicians, artists and even politicians would have developed if there had not been a patient, wise, understanding, and often forgiving woman with them. They were ready to remain in the shadow of their geniuses, but it was their participation and support that had a significant impact on the spouse's career
Fighting overweight is difficult and, it seems, sometimes impossible. And despite the fact that recently a lot of programs, diets and systems have been created, many who want to lose weight remain with the hated kilograms and every time they promise themselves that they will certainly get down to business seriously from next Monday, while finishing their next burger. Let's not ponder now why the ideal figure for many remains a pipe dream. But if you lack motivation, then m
Age is not a hindrance to parental happiness, even if mom and dad are far away …. Many famous men have decided to become fathers, having celebrated their half-century anniversary. And such adult young dads admit that the appearance of small children makes adult men younger and brings completely new notes of love and joy into their lives
On account of this actress more than 60 works in films, about 20 roles in the theater, a victory in the TV show "Dancing with the Stars", many awards and the title of Honored Artist of Russia. Irina Pegova knows how to enjoy what she does and is used to never complaining about life. Her level of happiness does not depend in any way on her personal life. She was happy with her marriage, but after the divorce, the actress became much happier. And soon she surprised her fans with an incredible transformation
Adopting a child is a serious and responsible step. It is good when future parents take a child into the family after thinking and weighing everything well. And how bitter it can be if a child, already abandoned once by his own mother and father, after adoption ends up in an orphanage again. There can be many explanations for this act, only it is difficult for children to come to terms with another betrayal
The most famous fraudster, known as Sonya the golden pen, obviously turned scams not only for profit, but also because she was gambling, addicted to emotions and lived with passions. These qualities gave her everything she had, and then ruined her. After all, she had a weakness not only for expensive jewelry, but also for handsome men, all this floated into her hands while she was young and beautiful, but along with the charm, everything that she loved so much went away
During his lifetime, Henry James Simon created a huge private art collection, including a bust of Nefertiti, and donated more than ten thousand art treasures to Berlin museums. It is also rumored that the collector gave away a third of his total income to poor people. About what the "cotton king" really was, bearing the titles of entrepreneur, philanthropist and social benefactor - further in the article
Polar cows: genetic scientists have revealed the secret of frost resistance of cows in the Far North
In regions with a cold climate, farmers face a big problem - the difficulty in raising cattle. However, the recent discovery of scientists from Novosibirsk and London will improve the situation. Possibly, very soon in the North cows-polar explorers will graze everywhere. The fact is that the researchers managed to reveal the "genetic secret" of the frost resistance of unique Yakut cows - an aboriginal breed, whose representatives are able to live in the Arctic Circle
Japan's art history is one of the richest in the world. And as a rule, often, it is the male artists, sculptors and photographers who are in the spotlight, receiving tremendous recognition from the public. But these talented Japanese women were able to prove not only to themselves, but to the whole world that gender does not matter for creativity, and that the weak half of humanity is in no way inferior to the strong
Sweet Dagmar, as both sons of Alexander II called her, was written to become the Empress of Russia. And even tragic events could not change its purpose. Maria Feodorovna went down in history as the beloved of two Tsarevichs and the mother of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II. She was incredibly resilient, survived the loss of the most dear people and the country she loved. The body of Maria Fedorovna returned to Russia 78 years after her death, because she bequeathed to bury herself next to her beloved
Perhaps, at all times, there was a gap between the musical tastes of generations. Young people constantly have new idols, which are often not understood and disapproved by the older generation. And sometimes you realize that the previous idols of young people were less shocking and vulgar, and also, importantly, they sang more meaningful songs than now. You will no longer surprise anyone with the songs of Timati, ST, the Leningrad group or Olga Buzova. Nowadays, YouTube and TikTok idols are held in high esteem among young people. And how they appear