The world loves singing Italians - whether the song sounds from the balcony or from the stage. And they cannot leave indifferent those who remember the triumphal concerts in the Soviet Union of the participants and winners of the San Remo festival: Toto Cutugno, Al Bano and Romina Power, Gianni Morandi - and many more, beautiful and beloved, forever associated with memories of youth , discos, miraculously inherited tickets to concerts - or, at worst, with parents' stories about those times
Last year, 25 years have passed since the leader of the cult group Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, committed suicide. It happened at his home in Seattle. The official version of the incident was completely unambiguous, given the musician's lifestyle. However, there are many theories about what exactly led to this tragedy. Many believe that he did not do it himself, but that someone, to put it mildly, helped him. The suicide note, which about
At the time when rock was just emerging in the Soviet Union, the most famous bands in the world have long won the hearts of listeners. And, if in our country rock groups enjoyed well-deserved popularity, there was no need to talk about world recognition. But talented and ambitious musicians did not abandon their attempts to go international. Fortunately, some of them succeeded to the full
He already knew in his school years that he would become a composer. It is unlikely that Igor Kornelyuk imagined at that time how great his popularity would be, but he simply could not imagine life without music. In the 1980s, the whole country sang Igor Kornelyuk's songs with him, his music sounded in popular films and TV shows. The composer had many admirers, but his student love, his Marina, has always remained his wife. True, today Igor Kornelyuk admits: there were actions in his youth that
At one time, VIA "Pesnyary" became a phenomenon on the Soviet stage. The collective began its triumphal march across the country in 1970. Undoubtedly, Vladimir Mulyavin played the main role in the rapidly growing popularity of the band. He did the impossible: the whole huge country began to listen to Belarusian folklore. Pesnyary has become one of the most famous and beloved groups. But at the end of the 1990s, a serious split occurred in the team, and Vladimir Mulyavin himself was fired from the post of director
As you know, Nicholas II had four daughters and a son. The Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia were all very different, each with its own character. During the reign of their father, three of them reached the age when they could already marry. Anastasia, the youngest, did not even have time to fall in love, but the elders were extremely disappointed when Nicholas II refused to marry them. It is worth noting that the last Russian emperor himself once married against the will of his parents
John fell in love with Florida. Crazy. Once and for all. So much so that I wanted to buy myself a piece of it. A corner that would always be his. Him and Yoko. Love nest in Palm Beach. Something very far from the proletarian roots of the Liverpool bully and bully John
How did heavy metal come about? Why for a long time it was considered not music, but a roar? Today, this style is considered by people of different ages and social strata. The underground subculture has become a mass phenomenon. Liberalism, gender neutrality and even psychotherapy - these are the controversial milestones in the history of heavy metal, music of freedom
The fate of the Ukrainian pop star Tina Karol is a vivid example of the fact that real talent, hard work and perseverance will always make their way. After all, few can proudly say: "I have come a long way. I am my own producer, financier, manager, director. I am my own woman, and I feel happy." And this despite the fact that at the age of 28 this fragile woman was left alone with her misfortune and with a 4-year-old child in her arms
The transformation of a life situation into a "vaudeville" does not bode well - this word has become synonymous with farce in modern language. And even though the genre itself now seems somewhat old-fashioned, vaudeville is clearly in no hurry to leave the past, firmly holding fans through nostalgic memories or transforming into something more in tune with the time. This has already happened, vaudeville tried on different masks and vestments, depending on the era or country where he found his audience
The musical in the first half of the twentieth century was one of the most popular and beloved genres of Broadway productions. It is not surprising that musicals have become an incredible success in films as well. Songs and dances, incredible costumes and the absence of even a hint of despondency - all this doomed musical films to success. In our today's review, we suggest recalling the best musicals that won the Oscar
Some things seem to exist so recently, and viewers of films about the past are seriously surprised to find what they think are anachronisms. This may relate to medicine, mechanics, engineering capabilities, or some purely everyday things. It's all about the 19th century. It was then that it became common to look down on the past very strongly and deny ancient societies the ability to think and invent
In 1849, with a stroke of a military pen, the Russian Empire saved the Habsburgs from collapse under the pressure of rebellious Hungary. Very soon, during the Crimean War, the Austrian Empire "repaid" with ingratitude. Although a number of historians argue that at that time she had her own indisputable reasons for betraying the Russian tsar. Be that as it may, the king did not forgive treason. With Russian assistance, the Habsburgs lost Italy and Romania, which brought their dynasty closer to a future fall
The remains of an ancient animal, found in the Kirov region and Mari El, have been carefully studied by Russian and foreign scientists. And they christened this creature … "gornych". No, he did not have three heads and he did not spew flame. But this late Permian therocephalus also looked very impressive. It was about the size of a bear and had "double" fangs
We associate a wedding with rings on a velvet pillow, an excited groom, smiling guests, a beautiful white dress on the bride, and, of course, with a veil. Rarely does anyone ask the question - why do we need a veil at all? It is so customary, and the girls are happy to place a light, flying piece of fabric on their heads. In fact, this custom came from antiquity, when the veil was considered not just an element of wedding clothes, but also carried a certain meaning. Read how using this item for
Our ancestors lived according to different laws, traditions and rules of behavior were different from modern ones. This also applies to such a subtle area as the ratio of the sexes. In ancient times, there were customs concerning men and women, which today can cause great surprise. Read why a man was not allowed to marry several times, because of which partner childbirth was prohibited and why in the old days there were no female hairdressers-men
In the Middle Ages, many castles appeared in Europe, which feudal lords built not only for housing, but also to protect their families and possessions. Today, these buildings attract many tourists eager to see the interior of the magnificent buildings and get to know how people lived in the past. Castles were also built on the territory of Russia, however, some of them had a very sad fate, and tourists are very rare guests here
In old Russia, it was not recommended to pick up some objects or pass them on to other people. It was believed that otherwise you can attract trouble both to yourself and to others. Sometimes this was done to show respect for things. Today some superstitions persist, but not everyone knows about them. Read why it was impossible to transfer weapons and bread to other people, and also where the iron gloves came from
In the center of the Belgian port of Antwerp, surrounded by faceless blocks of shipping containers, on a small island of greenery, stands an old church tower. She looks like some strange guest from the past, like a crazy mirage. This tower, which is several centuries old, stands in the middle of the ultra-modern port, just like an eyesore. The most interesting thing is that this ancient structure is all that remains of the village that stood on this place. It was destroyed to the ground in the sixties passed
Today, when every apartment has water supply and sewerage, it is difficult for people to imagine how our ancestors lived. How they did without cold and hot water supplied to the house and without other benefits of civilization. If you look at a map of the world, it will be clear that all ancient cities are located mainly near lakes and rivers. This was done for a reason, since it is impossible to live without water. Where there were no reservoirs, wells were dug. Read how in Russia they chose a place for a well that was thrown into it, and
People have always sought to save money. And in Russia, the peasants also wanted to keep their small savings. Naturally, they had to be kept somewhere and preferably away from prying eyes. Today these are banks, plastic cards and safes at the disposal of investors, and in ancient times none of this was. How did people cope with the storage of their accumulated funds? Read in the material how money was hidden in Russia, why the moneybox was a way not to be afraid of fires and when the first deposits appeared
A year ago, everyone would have laughed at such superstitions. But 2020 taught the world to respect the most incredible stories - it is not known which of them will come to life next. It is not surprising that the discovery of fifty-nine ancient sarcophagi in Egypt raises so many questions, because these burials are not only found and recovered, but also disturbed, as once happened with the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun
Very often, the lack of free time makes you give up a cozy pastime with an interesting book. That is why in recent years, audiobooks have become increasingly popular, allowing you to enjoy your favorite works without opening up from everyday affairs. When voiced by famous actors or professional readers, the works take on a special atmosphere
A traditional family presupposes a joint life of spouses, however, the realities of the present time often put people in conditions where living on the same living space is simply impossible. This is especially true for representatives of creative professions: actors, musicians, showmen. Then the guest marriage comes to the rescue. Husband and wife live separately from each other, meeting when there is time. At the same time, some manage to keep the family for many years, others do not withstand the test of distance
Fans persistently called Alina Pokrovskaya Lyuba Trofimova and associated the actress with the heroine of the film "Officers", after which she became a truly national favorite. She received bags of letters from the audience with a marriage proposal, Georgiy Yumatov tried to look after her, but the actress herself at that time, although she was not married, already considered herself not free. Almost half a century has passed since then, and her name is still associated with the heroine of the film "Officers"
Vladimir Abramovich Etush, one of the most famous actors in the USSR, was actually married four times. And only one woman, Nina Krainova, with whom they lived together for almost half a century, gave him the happiness of fatherhood. The only daughter of the actor Raisa Etush inherited not only the profession, but also the character of her father. How could it happen that close people could not find a common language and stopped all communication for 7 long years?
He lived a difficult life, he knew the price of fame. And he always spoke with pride and tenderness that his wife became the author of the actor Innokenty Smoktunovsky. She bore a biblical name and had the ability to inspire a man to exploits. He was ready to move mountains and drain the ocean for her sake. Innokenty and Sulamith Smoktunovsky lived together for almost 40 years, sharing joys and sorrows, victories and defeats
These people managed to do what not all young talents, even those with perfect looks, can do. They became actors, known all over the world, realized themselves in their favorite profession, and many, moreover, are happy spouses and parents. And although their characters on the screens often suffer from their small stature, the actors themselves must admit that this feature did not harm their creative destiny at all
The actress, TV presenter and wife of Andrei Konchalovsky is always very reluctant to give interviews. If she agrees to meet with journalists, she diligently avoids topics that seem too personal to her, affecting any strings of the soul. She is able to get up and leave if someone only tries to offend her, and not give anyone the opportunity to see their tears. But sometimes Julia Vysotskaya is able, as if by accident, to give an opportunity to assess the depth of her personality
Without this charismatic big man, it is impossible to imagine a single cult Soviet film. Supporting actor Roman Filippov is so colorful and natural that it is even difficult to call him a minor figure. And despite the appearance of a big kind simpleton, in life he was a very intelligent and multifaceted person, capable of courageous deeds, with an incredibly interesting fate
Sergey Puskepalis is one of the most private people in the acting and directing department. He has a hard time getting along with people, very rarely gives interviews and prefers not to indulge in revelations about his personal life. But he adheres to the main principle - not to let down his teachers and loved ones. Sergei Puskepalis found his own path in art and his happiness not on the first try, but life gains are all the more valuable to him
She was a real aerial gymnast, and with the same ease as she flew under the circus dome, she went through life, rejoicing at the opportunity to enjoy every moment of her youth. Lyudmila Kolesnikova's meeting with Oleg Menshikov seemed to be part of a happy fairy tale destined for her. They were undoubtedly happy, and then … then the miracles ended
Olga Lomonosova became famous after the series “Don't Be Born Beautiful” was released, where she played the beautiful and successful Kira Voropaeva. And in life, the actress had to search long and hard for her own path to success and fame. But the most important achievement, in addition to her profession, was her family, where three children are growing up today. Director Pavel Safonov made her happy, but parents with many children are not going to the registry office today
For centuries, murder of a wife was punished far less severely than murder of a husband - or remained without punishment at all. But the manicide ended in a terrible execution. Most often, a woman was simply beaten to death by her husband's family, without reporting to anyone and not looking at the circumstances. But in some countries, the state took on the punishment
History has been a source of inspiration for filmmakers all over the world for many years. Historical series created by filmmakers allow viewers to make a fascinating journey into the past, feel the breath of the era and learn a lot about the events of bygone days. True, not all series are reliable and of high quality, therefore, in our today's review, only those multi-series tapes are presented that were appreciated by viewers and critics
Refusal of normal nutrition, an obsessive, painful desire to starve is not a new phenomenon, although it is recognized as a scourge of modern society. Anorexia flourished in European countries during the late Middle Ages - now this condition is called holy anorexia - because it was inherent in women who completely devoted their lives to faith and service to the church
The path of geniuses is rarely easy and successful, because it is always difficult to bring something new into the world. Moreover, geniuses themselves are eccentric people, they do not give the impression of being solid and serious people. The tragic fate of unrecognized geniuses only confirms the fact that many of them were ahead of their time, and society is too wary (or indifferent) to any innovations and progress in general
Japan is a country of advanced technologies, however, despite the fact that automation rules everywhere here, people's love for a simple eraser and pencil has not faded away. Moreover, erasers in this country have recently been elevated to a cult. Many Japanese people, regardless of age, are obsessed with collecting rubber bands. Of course, not ordinary square ones, but thematic ones - in the form of cars, cakes, dinosaurs, school bags and other interesting items. There is even a whole factory operating in the country according to p
Let the Europeans raise their eyebrows in surprise when they heard the construction of a name and patronymic familiar to the Russian language, but still, relatively recently, they called each other "after the priest." And the most interesting thing is that in many cases they continue to do this, albeit unconsciously. Indeed, despite the withering away of various long-standing traditions, the patronymic is too firmly woven into world culture: with it - or with its echoes - one way or another to live for many more generations
The conquest of the New World required from the Spaniards not only brute force, but also military cunning. As you know, all means are good for victory and the conquistadors followed this expression in everything. And their most terrible weapon against the Indians was the dogs. The indigenous people of America experienced a primal fear of huge, armored four-legged soldiers. This is especially true for the beginning of the confrontation. If the Indians knew that the Spaniards went into battle with dogs, then they instantly considered