Like any great era of the past, many films and TV series are now being shot about the USSR. And heated debates flare up around everyone. Sometimes it seems that a little more, and in discussions on the Internet about only pictures of the past of dark energy, the moon will explode. Why are films showing Soviet reality from the twenty-first century criticized?
His Shurik was loved and known by the whole country. But Alexander Sergeevich Demyanenko was really known, probably, only by his second wife, Lyudmila, with whom he lived for almost a quarter of a century. It was she who was able to make him happy and give that peace of mind and peace that the actor dreamed of
Georgy Danelia is one of the leaders of Russian cinema, who can rightfully be called a “legendary director”. He directed the comedies beloved by millions of "Mimino" and "Kin-dza-dza", wrote scripts for the famous "Gentlemen of Fortune", played small roles in his films, and many directors and actors gratefully call him a teacher
Adventurer Gustav Moritz Armfelt has traveled an unusual earthly path, even by the standards of notorious adventurers. As a member of a noble family, an aristocrat from high society achieved great success under the Swedish king. Armfelt's court activity was full of intrigue, betrayal and espionage, but fortune did not betray the lucky one. At home, he was sentenced to death, which did not prevent Gustav not only from being saved, but also from gaining the status of the favorite of the Russian emperor and even the ancestor of the Finnish
He lives alone in a huge apartment in the center of Tbilisi. Children scattered to different countries, took their grandchildren with them. And every day he buys a bouquet of yellow flowers and climbs with them to the Mount of Thoughts. Kakhi Kavsadze, who played Black Abdula in the film "White Sun of the Desert", unlike his screen hero, was devoted to only one woman all his life. No one else can take her place in the heart of an actor
Let's make a reservation right away that bloopers cannot be called mistakes. After all, films, familiar and loved by many viewers, were created by living people who have invested colossal work in the works of cinema, many of which have become national classics. And the blouse changing in one episode on the main character is rather a cute detail - another reason to review the film and test yourself for attentiveness. What did you notice?
The whole life of this actor was amazing. As a child, he became a companion of Tsarevich Alexei and an object for exercises in photographing the daughters of Nicholas II. He began acting in films at the age of 46, managed to play many bright roles and only one - the main one, in the film by Elem Klimov “Sport, Sport, Sport”. The audience remembered him in "Prisoner of the Caucasus" in the form of an old man, to whom the hero Vitsin passes a mug of beer, and in "Diamond Hand" as an accompanying formidable house manager
In her life, the main place has always been occupied by love and creativity. She wrote many good works in the genre of short prose, but became famous after the release of films based on her scripts, including "Gentlemen of Fortune" and "Mimino". Victoria Tokareva has lived all her life with one man, but at the same time she does not consider treason to be something out of the ordinary. And she herself had a 15-year affair with a famous director
On December 25, 2020, the world premiere of the American series "Bridgertons" took place, but disputes about it in the Russian segment of the Internet do not cease to this day. More than 63 million viewers watched it on Netflix in just the first month, and a serious controversy erupted on social networks about the new project from the creator of the series Grey's Anatomy and How to Avoid Punishment for Murder, Shonda Rhimes. And there were even calls to refuse to watch
There is no person in Russia who has not been to the Khrushchevs. The apartments in these houses are known for micro-kitchens, low ceilings and thin walls. Many people think that the famous five-story buildings are an invention of Soviet architects. However, this is not at all the case. Read where such buildings first appeared, why the idea of an openwork house failed, how buildings were rejected due to excesses and where a plastic house was built
The Holy Grail, a miraculous chalice, the history of which is associated with the Last Supper and the crucifixion of Christ, the knights of the Round Table, the magicians of the Third Reich … One of the places where the Grail was supposedly hidden is the Montsegur castle in southern France. However, the fate of Montsegur Castle, the last refuge of the heretic Cathars, is full of secrets without mentioning this ancient artifact
Free access to information has become commonplace today. But it was not always so. Books used to be reserved exclusively for the elite and were too expensive for the average person. The tradition of social libraries began with the creation of the Library Company by Benjamin Franklin in 1731. Today, public libraries are one of the last remaining social spaces that are free for the public. Everyone takes this social infrastructure for granted. But all over the world
The name of Nostradamus is still heard today, even though more than four centuries have passed since the day of his death. This famous French astrologer and doctor, pharmacist and alchemist, who helped to overcome the plague at one time. This man is especially famous for his quatrains, rhymed prophecies, which won him worldwide fame and the loyalty of his followers for centuries to come. The uniqueness of the predictions of Nostradamus lies in the fact that they are so vaguely composed that they can be tied to any significant historical
Looking back at the history of mankind, it would be difficult to find an era, civilization or community that was not affected by the outbreak of an infectious disease. From bubonic plague to influenza and cholera, epidemics and pandemics around the world have taken place in various shapes, sizes and deaths. But sometimes the death toll alone does not reflect the true, long-term impact that specific outbreaks of infectious diseases have had on the exposed population or on those who were
Rome today is the capital of Italli, and in the old days it was a real empire, stretching from Europe to Africa. The main and impressive feature of Rome at that time is the ability to bring its own cultural traits, the conquest of peoples and the imposition of its culture. The basis of all this was, of course, the Colosseums - pompous and majestic structures that have survived to this day in France, Britain and other cities. What are they, Colosseums, and what is known about them?
It seems that people who write wonderful stories for children should be just as wonderful. And also good parents, of course. If you do not want to part with this fairy tale, it is better not to read the real biographies of many children's writers
Some books become bestsellers almost at the moment of their release. However, many famous works after the first publication failed: the books were not accepted by readers, and critics could well write very unflattering reviews. Several years, or even decades, had to pass for readers to be able to appreciate the ingenious work of the great author, to accept and understand the meaning embedded in it
According to British scientists, fiction is an excellent way to combat depression, and besides, it stimulates the brain and helps to cope with dementia much better than books on self-development. In our today's review, we present the most anticipated books of the spring of 2020, which will help to spend time in self-isolation with benefit, and even get rid of the spring blues
There are so many authors in the world who, proud of their productivity, present a new book almost every year. But history knows those who managed to become famous all over the world thanks to just one single book, which became a hit for centuries. Your attention - 5 legendary works, some of which have been shot some of the most iconic films in the history of cinema
A magnificent Ferrari car glides through the quiet streets of Paris. He seems to behave at ease and uninhibited, like his dazzling master. The scent of an exquisite perfume merges with the scent of expensive interior upholstery. The picture of luxury is complemented by a cashmere coat, stylish caps, fingerless kid gloves and branded sunglasses. A favorite of women, a pop star, listening to whose voice, you want to kneel
We all remember that Prince Vladimir was called Red Sun, Catherine was undoubtedly the Great, and Alexander II was the Liberator. These "official" nicknames are, of course, important, but not so interesting, since they were usually given for political reasons. Much more informative are the popular names of the rulers - less flattering and more poignant, as well as domestic ones, with which the Romanovs have always generously endowed their loved ones. Here they sometimes can really tell a lot about the appearance of a person, he
The whole world knows this man, but at the same time almost no one saw his face and does not remember his name. He had a gentle and even character, but his only role in cinema became truly nightmarish: a guy without special education and stunt training managed to create an image that is still considered one of the most terrible in the history of cinema
Militant feminism today finds less and less opportunities for high-profile scandals, because there are almost no professions in the world that could be called purely male: the “weaker sex” is already fighting in the rings and flies into space. However, until recently, there was an area not associated with rough physical work, which resisted the female onslaught longer than others. The last stronghold here for many years was the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, which defended its music in the late 1990s
Now, in the age of high technologies and the Internet, you can watch absolutely any film or series without being tied to the time of its showing on television. But earlier in the USSR, people were waiting for the broadcasts of their favorite films as a holiday. During the screenings of some Soviet films and TV series, even the city streets were emptied, because people hurried home to cuddle up to the TV screen and see their favorite TV heroes
In the early 1920s, on Danish streets, one could meet an elderly graceful aristocrat accompanied by a huge bearded Cossack in an exotic outfit for Europeans. The woman was the mother of Nicholas II, who was forced to leave Russia in 1919. And a step away from her, Timofey Yashchik followed everywhere, leaving his wife and children in his homeland, but did not betray the soldier's honor until Maria Fedorovna's last breath
Nominally, the son of Emperor Paul I, Constantine, remained the heir to the Russian throne for several weeks, but in reality the crown prince did not rule the empire for a day and did not have power in reality. Although it was the power that attracted him least of all, which he repeatedly confirmed with his intentions to abdicate the throne. At the same time, the people decided that the Suvorov officer Konstantin Pavlovich was a victim of court intrigues and was forcibly deprived of the crown by the malicious Nicholas I. Thus, Konstantin Pavlovich's unwillingness to become a Russian imperial
Cobalt painting on white porcelain, which conquered the world, Arabic calligraphy next to Chinese plum branches, poetic lines and wise dragons among flowers, gods keeping the secret of immortality … , not yet disclosed
Just a few months ago, Isabel Toledo, a Cuban-American designer who became famous throughout the world for her ingeniously draped clothing, which she described as "liquid architecture", passed away. And it is not at all surprising that the outfits created by her in the blink of an eye became one of the favorite clothes of the rich and famous, including publicly eternal personalities
Sometimes one gets the impression that in the cinema and on the stage there are only business relations between the artists. However, many celebrities are ready to refute this stereotype. In the creative environment, there are strong friendships that last more than one year, and sometimes more than one decade. We invite our readers to get acquainted with friendly tandems, relations in which are time-tested
Which of the major modern cities were built on the swamps? Usually St. Petersburg immediately comes to mind, followed by Amsterdam and Venice. Is the list complete? No matter how it is - in the biography of an impressive number of megalopolises of our time, you can easily find a "swamp" component. Moscow, Kiev, Paris, Berlin are no exception. Once they were built either on swamps, or in the immediate vicinity of them - with all the ensuing consequences
Moving to another city is never easy, but what if it only needed horses (okay, a couple). In the 1920s, this was a common practice, and this is not just about moving your belongings, but about moving … with your home. Today it seems absurd, but earlier, if necessary, not that a separate house, but entire cities moved all their buildings with the help of horse teams
Judy Garland starred in The Wizard of Oz, one of the most culturally significant and successful films of all time. Her image of the astonished Dorothy Gale, for which she received an Oscar, has become a symbol of Hollywood. In the late 60s, when Garland was in her forties, she was poor, almost homeless and owed thousands of dollars to the IRS. She earned $ 100 a night singing songs in bars and was suicidal, broken by a string of setbacks and health problems
Tourist guides usually list well-known masterpieces of art and architecture. Often, only the locals know special places that truly show the customs of the people and arouse interest. But Moscow is such a large and busy city that even some local residents do not fully know all the wealth of their native metropolis. Moscow has preserved an incredible number of interesting places worth visiting. Historical and architectural monuments, unusual places from
The city of Mahendraparvata, one of the first Angkorian capitals of the ancient Khmer Empire, which once existed on the territory of modern Cambodia, turned out to be practically an ancient metropolis - with neighborhoods and an extensive network of roads. Scientists managed to discover this using a new research method - lidar (laser) scanning. Pictures supplemented the data of the hiking expedition
She acted in films from the age of 11 and could not imagine herself in another profession. Elena Proklova became a member of the troupe of the legendary Moscow Art Theater, acted in films a lot. She always knew that she had a strong rear - her family, which consisted of people of different generations: parents, grandparents, great-grandmothers. All of them were ready to forgive the younger mistakes and mistakes. What could have led to the fact that Elena Proklova was in complete isolation for a long 5 years and did not communicate with her loved ones?
When feelings go away, it is very difficult not to accept mutual grievances and maintain a normal relationship. Some create the appearance of complete indifference, while others, having said goodbye to family relations, translate them into a new, friendly format. And they even admit: it's so great to remain close people to each other
In life, not everything and does not always turn out the way we would like. Many couples, creating families, are unlikely to think that they will have to leave. Unfortunately, many are not ready to make certain sacrifices in order to save an unsuccessful marriage, and the happy moments experienced together are replaced by disappointment. In 2019, many star couples announced their separation, and there are even those who managed to remarry
Unfortunately, life sometimes presents unpleasant surprises, and people who once swore eternal feelings to each other break up for various reasons. If these are public persons who are constantly in the field of view of television and cameras, then the attention of millions of people is riveted to their personal lives, and divorce invariably becomes the subject of discussion in the media and online publications. And in 2019, several famous couples announced a divorce at once, and some even managed to get a new marriage
Failures in your personal life often cause deep feelings and even depression. Many subsequently find the strength to step over the problems and build their lives further. However, some people have such a subtle and mobile psyche that parting with a loved one can become an impetus for making a fatal decision. Some celebrities could not come to terms with divorce and said goodbye to life
"I owe everything to the Woman … I, a sinner, repent that the only force that I could not resist is female beauty." The talented artist, founder of the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture - Ilya Sergeevich Glazunov (1930) was rewarded by fate with talent from God and love for women. Unusually beautiful and famous women of the planet: Indira Gandhi, Claudia Cardinale, Juliet Mazina, Gina Lollobrigida were the heroines of the famous artist's paintings. And also there were muses who walked alongside