Couples where men are older than their chosen ones have long become familiar. But relationships, when the lover is much younger than the woman, are still considered a kind of bad manners. However, these celebrities prove that there is still gunpowder in the flasks, often giving preference to young lovers. And it seems that the big age difference does not bother either side
Last summer, the comedy "Operation Y" and other adventures of Shurik "celebrated its anniversary - she turned 55. Despite its considerable age, the film is still loved by more than one generation of our compatriots, and the phrases from it have long gone to the people. Interestingly, even the creator of the picture, Leonid Gaidai, did not expect such a success of his brainchild: the picture became the leader of the film distribution in 1965, and then almost 70 million people watched it
The 90s were the time when the whole country found itself at a crossroads. The old system collapsed, and the new one was just taking its first steps. Confused people were forced to adapt to new realities and survive as best they could. The changes also affected the cinema: the old school turned out to be of no use to anyone, and many yesterday's stars were thrown to the sidelines of life without a livelihood. Unfortunately, not all of them managed to adapt to the brutal reality
There is a popular belief that creative people need a constant recharge in the form of powerful emotions. And quite often, not finding them from outside, actors, musicians, artists seek inspiration with the help of substances that cloud consciousness. Only often they do not assume that pampering in most cases leads to destructive addiction. Fortunately, the celebrities discussed below were on the edge of the abyss, but were able to cope with the deadly thrust
The stars are almost always in sight, so they try to look their best. But in any business, it is important not to go to extremes, and in the process of pursuing the ideal form, including. After all, if you do not stop in time, you can get not a slender and beautiful body, but bring yourself to anorexia
The images of Christ occupy the main place both in the Orthodox church and in the house of a Christian. Christ on them is most often dressed in a chiton and himation (outer garment in the form of a cloak) and has a book (closed or open) or a scroll in his hands. The face of Christ on frescoes, tempera icons and most works of small plastic, in particular pectoral crosses with the image of Jesus Christ, surrounds a cross halo, into which the Greek letters ο ω ν can be inscribed, which means "Essence
The article by AV Ryndina "The Suzdal Serpentine" is devoted to an interesting and complex monument that attracted the attention of many researchers. The main provisions of this article can be formulated as follows: 1) the Suzdal coil was made in the early 20s of the XII century. for the Grand Duke Mstislav as an ancient Russian master who followed the Byzantine tradition; 2) in terms of its ideological content, the monument is associated with the heresy of the Bogomils, that is, in the initial sources - with Manichaeism
Among the works of icon painting and Christian metal-plastics of ancient Russia that have come down to us, one of the most common are works with the image of the Mother of God. The first icons with the image of the Mother of God, according to legend, were created by the holy apostle and evangelist Luke
On the territory of Ancient Izyaslavl (a settlement near the village of Gorodishche, Shepetovsky district of Khmelnitsky region of Ukraine), many unique historical finds were made - both individual items and whole complexes of jewelry. Thanks to this, we see a cut of the material culture of the population of South-Western Russia in the second half of the XII - the first half of the XIII centuries
Judging by the works of literature and cinema, they are built mainly in order to have a place to play out monstrous dramas and chilling encounters with the supernatural. Not that it was not true - all kinds of things happened at the lighthouses. And they themselves took different guises: beacons-towers, beacons-ships, beacons-churches; and the statue on Liberty Island is holding a torch raised up in its hand for a reason
In the era of the Ottoman Empire, the Turks called the Gagauz stubborn. Not wanting to accept Islam, this nation has preserved its Orthodox traditions and original culture for centuries. And today the Gagauzians of Moldova, where they settled two centuries ago, demonstrate firm conservative positions. Seeing their spiritual kinship with the Russians, the Turkic descendants openly declare their pro-Russian positions. Gagauzia, being an autonomy within the structure of modern Moldova, votes for the Customs Union and elevated the Russian language to the rank of the official
The Mongols were the first to volunteer to help the Soviet Union repel the attack of Nazi Germany. A remote and weak country with a small population and a backward economy, under the threat of Japanese invasion, helped the USSR as much as it could. Defense supplies to the Russians from this country are in some respects comparable with the help of the United States under the Lend-Lease program
In the old serf Russia, some strata of the population were a kind of commodity. The hardest hit was the women peasants. They did hard work in the field, worked in the house without rest, looked after family members, in general, life was not easy for women. However, the most terrible event was falling into the harem of a tyrant landowner. Read who the seralki are, how young peasant women fell into landlord harems and how the loving Count Yusupov became famous in this regard
This plot has come down to us from time immemorial. In 1433, at the wedding of Grand Duke Vasily the Dark, an ugly story took place, which became the cause of a long and bloody war between the princes. Of course, like any conflict, this discord was beneficial to someone, historians call today several names of possible "puppeteers", but formally the quarrel broke out because of the golden belt, which Princess Sofya Vitovtovna publicly tore off her nephew Vasily Kosoy
The gods Apollo and Poseidon claimed her hand, but she vowed to remain a virgin forever, after which Zeus, the king of the gods, bestowed upon her the honor of leading all sacrifices. Hestia was a gentle, balanced, serene, forgiving and worthy virgin goddess of the hearth, hospitality and sacrificial fire, who was honored not only on earth, but also on Mount Olympus. Unlike other gods and goddesses, she was not involved in scandals and intrigues, as a rule, she was portrayed as modest
Describing rare crosses of the second half of the 15th - 16th centuries. it is impossible to ignore the group of crosses with the image of the Savior Not Made by Hands in the middle of the cross. Despite the fact that these crosses are not rare, they were very popular, which contributed to the emergence of many varieties
How other fascinating "fairy tales for adults" from Ancient Greece were fooled by the gods of people
Greek mythology is full of fascinating stories related to the transformation into other creatures and not only: from Zeus, who took the form of a golden rain to seduce Danae, to Circe, who turned Odysseus's companions into pigs. And this is only a small part of what the characters of Greek mythology had to face, constantly balancing on the edge between people, gods and nature
French cinema has always been distinguished by its distinctive style. The directors have always subtly grasped the needs of the viewer, knew how to create an unusual script, fill it with romance, bright feelings and, of course, inimitable French humor. French comedy is a special kind of art. They make the viewer laugh heartily or laugh through tears. In recent years, French filmmakers have released on the screens a lot of bright and kind comedies that will help you spend fun
The life of actress, share and animal rights activist Pamela Anderson is in full swing. It seems that she can afford any antics. For the first time, she married in a bikini, and broke up with her fifth husband 12 days after the wedding. Even at 52, she pleases her fans with more than candid photos, confidentially informs the whole world that each of her luxurious breasts has a name, is not afraid to be natural, and while everyone is losing weight, she is going to gain a few extra pounds. We have collected
Hercules from Roman myths is a later adaptation of the Greek divine hero Hercules. He is one of the most famous characters in Greco-Roman mythology, about whom many myths and legends have been written. Hercules became very attractive to the people of Greece and Rome. There are several legendary stories about his heroism, strength and masculinity, the most famous of which is "The Twelve Labors of Hercules", but this is only a small part of what the son of the "King of Gods" had to face
After the victory of the French Revolution, the building of the royal prison was destroyed to the ground. After unsuccessful attempts to occupy the vacated space, the city authorities did not know what to think of. The empty square did not give rest to Napoleon. He ordered to build a monumental sculpture of an elephant with a tower on its back. It was ordered to sculpt it in bronze or other strong material. So that for centuries. After all, the elephant was considered a symbol of royal power. More than anything Bonaparte wanted a stat
The first Soviet perfumes appeared immediately after the revolution. Since ancient French perfume factories have been operating in Russia since the 19th century, the new production also relied on this experience. The established traditions have preserved a decent level of quality, and very quickly the legendary aromas were presented to the citizens of the USSR. The release of "Krasnaya Moskva" did not stop during the Great Patriotic War. Courageous "Chypre" dizzy even the most sensible young ladies. And the universal "Triple" was the only one
This perfume was familiar to everyone in the USSR. A glass bottle with a red onion-shaped lid was the object of desire for many Soviet women of fashion. They stood on the dressing table in many apartments, and on the street, in transport and various organizations, one could catch its slightly intoxicating smell with hints of cloves. They say that French women of fashion also enjoyed using the perfume "Krasnaya Moskva". But in the country of victorious socialism, they did not even know who actually stood behind the creation of
On August 31, 1997, the world was shocked by the sad news - Princess Diana died in a car accident in a tunnel under the Alma Bridge. The Mercedes S-Class crashed into the 13th column of the tunnel at full speed. And although 22 years have passed since that day, Diana remains a symbol of independence and strength for women around the world. In this review, little-known facts about the popularly beloved princess
On October 13, 2018, Gabriel Shogun Ajayi, a prince from Nigeria, died in Cherepovets. For several years he had lived permanently in Russia, was married to a Russian, and raised two sons. In our review, we decided to recall the invented stories of the relationship of Africans with Russian women, which led them to marriage. How do such families live, what difficulties do they face in our reality?
The story is filled with many royal couples who got married and did not live the way they would like. As a rule, all marriages that were concluded between famous representatives of their families were based on political, military, religious or other beliefs, but not on love. This often led to the fact that husband and wife lived like a cat and a dog - from simple squabbles to real hatred for each other. To your attention - the brightest marriages in history, which are not at all
At first, two families rejoiced at the engagement of Prince Dolgorukov and Countess Sheremeteva. However, less than a month later, relatives began to dissuade the bride from this marriage, and outside her gates a real line of new suitors lined up, confident that Natalia Sheremeteva's engagement would be terminated any minute. But the 15-year-old countess did not even think to leave her fiancé, although she had very serious reasons for this
Fashion trends from the past were not just crazy and wild, but also unsafe. Dyes that were used in fabrics could contain poisonous arsenic, and the so-called giant crinoline was easily ignited by any spark. And even if clothes in themselves did not pose a danger to health and life, many of the strange things from the past made it difficult to move around and feel truly comfortable. For example, those who wore blio could not really move their arms. So
The coronavirus has taken over the whole world and, it seems, is not going to stop there. He is merciless to everyone, and it does not matter to him what regalia, statuses and money a person has, and there are many famous people among his victims. Let's remember those who could not cope with the disease
When, with the announcement of the coronavirus epidemic, Americans began to buy essential products in supermarkets, reaching fights, such panic caused ridicule and bewilderment. Okay, Europe suffers from neurosis after all the misfortunes of the Second World War and may lose its head, but why should Americans behave this way? The residents of the United States, however, have their own nationwide memory of the terrible trials - the Great Depression
The statistics on the spread of the coronavirus are very alarming. The total number of cases in the world is rapidly approaching three million. But today's pandemic is far from the first in the history of mankind, in the past there have been epidemics that are much more terrible, and the level of development of medicine in the distant past was much lower. Therefore, the number of victims was truly terrifying
Philip Yankovsky began his film career at the age of five, when he first appeared on the set of the film "The Mirror" by Andrei Tarkovsky. For the second time, he will appear in the frame only 12 years later, and then completely abandon the career of an actor, preferring to make films on his own. The standard of attitude to the profession of an actor for him has always been his father, Oleg Ivanovich Yankovsky. And it was his words that made Philip Jankowski refuse to be interviewed
It would seem that Adolf Hitler certainly had a lot of opportunities to get even with his enemies, especially since he could destroy entire nations, would it be a matter of one person? However, his bloody hands could not reach everyone, and he was sure that it was only a matter of time. With his usual pedantry, he kept lists of those with whom he still had to get even
Galina fell under his crazy charm literally at first sight, and at first he considered her too small for a relationship. Stanislav Govorukhin gladly accepted signs of attention from his many fans, and Galina cried at night from resentment. And yet fate has firmly intertwined their lives: for half a century they have been invariably happy in their love
The filmography of the actor has more than 80 works in cinema, and many film lovers could recognize Alexei Mironov in the face. True, his last name was rarely recalled, although each episode in which he appeared contained a whole life. He played only one major role, but never complained about his acting fate. Until the end of his days, Alexey Mironov was in demand, and they saw him off on his last journey with police honors
On account of his more than 70 works in films, thanks to which he gained fame as the most famous full-time actor. But a couple of years ago, Alexander Semchev changed beyond recognition. He got rid of one hundred extra pounds and appeared in front of the audience and fans in a new image. At the same time, the actor's changes affected not only his appearance, but also his attitude to life and to his own attitude. What prompted the actor to make radical changes?
More than 40 years have passed since the release of "Gypsy", and viewers are still happy to watch the film and remember the actors who starred in it. For Alexei Nikulnikov, the role of Vanya, the son of Budulai, became a debut and truly stellar. It seemed that for the young actor, who had started his film career so brightly, the doors of all film studios in the country would be open in the future. But fate did not spoil Alexei Nikulnikov at all. He had a chance to survive oblivion in the profession, the death of his son and wife. Etc
Today he is known mainly for his roles in popular TV series. All in all, the filmography of Stanislav Duzhnikov has more than fifty films. In addition, he is a successful and highly demanded theatrical actor, engaged in dubbing, starring in commercials and music videos, and hosting television programs. He is incredibly devoted to his profession and is ready for virtually any sacrifice for the role he likes. True, sometimes the consequences of selflessness are very sad
Few remember the significant historical date - April 25, 1945. But it was an incredibly important day in world history. It was on this spring day that American troops, moving from the west, met with the forces of the Red Army advancing from the east. This extremely important historical event took place on the Elbe River, near the small town of Torgau, about a hundred kilometers south of Berlin. How it was and what it all really meant for a world ruthlessly burned
The actor's filmography includes about 120 works in cinema, and his characters were understandable and attractive to the viewer. Real fame came to Viktor Ilyichev after the release of the film "Dog in the Manger", where he played the hapless Fabio. Later, the actor starred in the role of Fedka Byk in The Green Van. It was this film that became the hallmark of the actor. The actor desperately did not want to leave for the USA, but then the circumstances turned out to be stronger than the desires of Viktor Ilyichev