This extraordinary woman cannot but amaze and delight. All her life she seemed to be swimming against the tide: during the time of mass emigration from the USSR to France, the pianist Vera Lothar married a Soviet engineer and decided to go to his homeland. There her husband was arrested, and she had to spend 13 years in Stalin's camps. But after that, she found the strength not only to survive, but to start life anew and at the age of 65 to achieve what she dreamed of in her youth
In conditions that kill both body and soul, it is not easy to survive physically and morally. Many of the famous people were helped in this by creativity and intellectual work. The brilliant creations of the human mind are proof of this. The participation of others, the friendship, which began where, it would seem, there was no place for normal relations, also saved. It is difficult to choose, for example, just a few of the prison stories that Russian history is so rich in
The history of the Russian autocracy is inextricably linked with serfdom. It is customary to think that the oppressed peasants worked from morning till night, and the cruel landowners did nothing but mock the unfortunate. The lion's share of the truth in this is, but there are many stereotypes about the slave living conditions of the peasants, which do not quite correspond to reality. What misconceptions about serfs do modern inhabitants take at face value - further in the review
It would seem that what is forbidden or offensive in the word "match"? But in Poland, it is not recommended to pronounce it, so as not to offend the interlocutor. And this is not one word from the Russian language with which you can get trashed in another country. Today we will tell you which of the Russian words can be offensive to people in other countries
What does Sofa think about tomorrow, what does the name Ichthyander mean in Hebrew, what is worth buying in the "Everything for Football" store and many more interesting Odessa jokes especially for our readers
It was an interesting time in the film industry, making amazing films with very talented actors and having an intelligent and subtle humor. Today, when the world is gripped by a pandemic and many are forced to stay at home, observing the regime of self-isolation, there is no better way to cheer yourself up than to watch wonderful comedies filmed during the golden age of Hollywood
The cult of personality, as a sign of autocracy, flourished in a violent color in the country where socialism was built, and was guided by the general, not the particular. Ironically, the very phrase “cult of personality” began to be used in the 50s in order to debunk this very cult of personality. The personalities of Lenin and Stalin were extolled during their lifetime, but if the name of the second over time began to be perceived rather ambiguously, then Lenin remains "more alive than all the living." What is the Difference Between Perceptions of Persons
One of the most popular New Year's movie tales is still the wonderful musical and comedy film by K. Bromberg "The Wizards" (1982). A fairy tale for children and adults might not have appeared on the screens, and during the filming there were many incredible incidents
When you are locked in four walls, and the television news scares you with new details of the spread of the coronavirus across the globe, it's time to get distracted and enjoy the best comedies. In our today's review - the funniest and kindest comedy films from Hollywood and Soviet directors. The rating was compiled on the basis of reviews and ratings left by users of KinoPoisk
Not many film actors, who played only a few roles in cinema, managed to leave their bright mark on the art of cinema and be remembered by the domestic audience for many years. Nevertheless, the charming and infectious actor Semyon Morozov with a charismatic, bright appearance - he managed it with interest. He was remembered by the viewer, first of all, for the films Seven Nurses (1962) and Seven Brides of Corporal Zbruev (1970), which have become classics of Soviet cinema. More than half a century has passed since their creation, but
Almost half a century ago, the comedy "Chasing Two Hares" was filmed, the humor of which is still relevant, and jokes have become catchphrases and have firmly entered our everyday everyday speech. Director Viktor Ivanov did not expect such a success at all. Initially, the picture was not planned to be shown in all cinemas, therefore it was filmed in the original language of the play - Ukrainian. After the resounding success of the first screenings, the film was translated into Russian and he continued his triumphant march. But in order to
The cooperation of the Soviet Union with friendly powers was not limited to the political, economic and cultural spheres. The USSR government closely monitored the health of the leaders of the socialist countries and leaders of the communist parties, invited them to rest and treatment. However, the results of fraternal medical care were not always positive, which often caused rumors about the hand of the Soviet special services
With "Gendarme" began the triumphant success of Louis de Funes as a great French comedian, and it was the film from this series that became the last in the actor's career. Mr. Cruchot not only made the whole world laugh, watching the adventures of law enforcement officers from a small town on the Cote d'Azur, he also turned this very town into one of the most popular resorts in the Mediterranean in a short time
Creative natures, as a rule, are very vulnerable and often simply cannot cope with their feelings and emotions. Then the only way out seems to them to leave this mortal world. In our today's review, those Soviet writers and poets who decided to say goodbye to life, leaving for the next generations the right to appreciate their talent and their works
For many years now, Alexandra Marinina has been called the detective queen and the Russian Agatha Christie. In fact, her books are distinguished by an unusual plot and a completely unexpected denouement, they captivate the reader from the very first page and do not allow them to break away from reading until the very end. Marina Anatolyevna Alekseeva (real name Marina) is the author of several series of detective stories, and recently new directions have appeared in her work
Many people do not immediately find their own vocation, and on the way to the profession of their dreams, they have to try themselves in different fields. Writers in this case are also no exception. Many famous writers of the twentieth century began their career not at all from writing novels, but in order to provide food for themselves or their families, they had to master a variety of professions
Much has been written about the biography of one of the most terrible dictators of the twentieth century, but Adolf Hitler himself carefully concealed that part of his biography that concerned his family and early childhood. Thanks to researchers and biographers, the fate of the dictator's mother became known. Clara Pölzl's life is by no means easy, and her fate is not happy. Fortunately, she did not find the moment when her son turned into a real monster and became a symbol of evil for millions of people
The ancient Maya civilization is one of the most advanced civilizations in the Western Hemisphere. At first glance, primitive society of the Stone Age had deep knowledge in astronomy, mathematics, had a very developed writing system. Their pyramids are superior in architecture to the Egyptian ones. A lot is known about this mysterious and majestic civilization, but scientists do not know the main thing: why did the Mayans leave their beautiful cities more than 11 centuries ago and scattered in the jungle? Maybe the last find
Despite the fact that the dynastic power of the Habsburgs has its roots in the Middle Ages, it nevertheless reached its full bloom in the 16th and 17th centuries. As the Spanish and Austrian lineages of the House of Habsburg dominated Europe, the cousins married their first cousins, and the uncles married their nieces, thereby trying to maintain the purity of the bloodline. But instead of healthy offspring, the family, which became famous throughout the world for royal inbreeding, received infertility and
In one of the largest Mayan settlements, the city of Tikale (northern Guatemala), there are many hills. One of them was no different from the rest. However, when the researchers took an aerial photo of it and zoomed in, they saw something incredible. Beneath the vegetation and secular layers of soil, the shape of the man-made structure loomed clearly. It was nothing more than a pyramid
In the last century, an invariable attribute of Red Square was a non-decreasing kilometer-long queue to the Mausoleum. Tens of thousands of citizens of the Soviet Union and guests of the capital stood there for long hours to honor the memory of the legendary personality - Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov-Lenin. For almost a century, the embalmed body of the leader of the world proletariat lies in a tomb in the center of Moscow. And every year, the debate is growing hotter about how necessary and ethical it is to keep the mummified remains open to
The passionate love of mankind for chocolate goes back millennia. Produced from the seeds of tropical cocoa trees native to the rainforests of Central and South America, chocolate has long been considered "food of the gods." A little later - a delicacy for the elite. Most people think of a bar or candy when they say "chocolate". But for about 90 percent of its long history, chocolate has been a revered but bitter beverage, not a sweet, edible treat. Fascinating is
In the summer of 1908, a mysterious explosion took place in Siberia, which even today excites the minds of scientific researchers. Over the interfluve of the rivers Lena and N. Tunguska, a giant ball swept loudly and brightly, the flight of which ended in a powerful rupture. Despite the fact that that case of a cosmic body falling to Earth is considered the largest in modern history, the fragments were never found. The energy of the explosion exceeded the power of the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima in 1945
On February 19, 1983, a shot was fired in the house of the almighty minister of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the official version, Svetlana Shchelokova, the spouse of a high-ranking security official, took her own life in her bedroom. Not long before this, the family was under the scrutiny of the entire Union. Shchelokov was stripped of his position, title and all privileges. Accustomed to swimming in wealth, Svetlana could not cope with a new life without diamonds and high receptions. Shchelokova was used to living in luxury, which ruined both her and her husband
Historians disagree on the reliable biographical data of the Zaporozhye Cossack Ivan Podkova. There is a version that the Moldovan fled to Ukraine from multiple misadventures. Internal civil strife in 16th century Moldavia attracted adventurers of all levels. The Ukrainian Cossacks also did not stand aside. Horseshoe with a hazy past managed to become the head of a foreign principality, taking advantage of the internal contradictions in his historical homeland. Having held out in power for several months, he managed to Moldavsk himself
When a person is called a jester, they hardly mean that he is very influential and popular. But in Russia the position of the tsar's jester was one of the most important in the state. The jester, he is a buffoon, was a symbolic double of the king. He had to be able to amuse his host and guests, answer questions wittily, and even give valuable advice. Read in the material about the most famous Russian jesters, whose contribution to the history of the country is very significant
On the account of Vladimir Epifantsev, there are more than 100 acting works in films and TV shows, in addition, he himself makes films and puts on performances, takes part in scoring and shocks the audience with provocative, and sometimes rather harsh, videos on the Internet. But the public outrage was not even caused by them, but by the recent statement of Vladimir Epifantsev that he does not communicate with his children, born in a marriage with actress Anastasia Vedenskaya, and does not plan to become a father anymore
When they talk about Russian aristocrats of the 18-19th centuries, gentlemen and ladies dancing at balls appear before the mind's eye. They have beautiful clothes, luxurious hairstyles and jewelry, and they look clean and tidy. This is how we see them in movies and paintings. And how was it really? After all, there was no central sewerage system, there were no bathrooms with hot water, showers and toilets. How did people get along in those days and keep their bodies clean? Read in the article about hygiene in old
The beginning of Lina Braknite's career was truly brilliant. In addition to Suok in "Three Fat Men", she played two more main roles: in "Girl and Echo" by Arunas Zhebrunas and in "Dubravka" by Radomir Vasilevsky. Later she starred in several more, but not so successful, films, and then disappeared from the screens forever. Why did the girl, whom many predicted a brilliant career in cinema, abandoned this idea and chose a profession that had nothing to do with cinema?
Today many people talk about healthy sleep. Special anatomical mattresses and pillows are available, you can buy any bedding and sleepwear. And earlier, in the 18th century, it was much more difficult for people. In particular, the courtiers had to follow the fashion trends that developed in society. Read in the material what strange devices were used for sleeping, why Peter the Great slept in the closet, and the ladies put a strange metal structure on their heads
What is point Nemo, why they could not find it for so long, and when they found it, they were scared
The most surprising fact about this conditional point in the World Ocean is probably the very fact of its existence. It was possible to calculate the ocean pole of this inaccessibility thanks to the calculations of the engineer Hvoja Lukatele from Croatia. According to them, point Nemo is closer to people in orbit than on Earth. It is Lukatele who is considered the discoverer of point Nemo
Alexandra Kollontai is known as a revolutionary. She was the first female minister, diplomat, and, as they said at the beginning of the century, "the true builder of the communist society." However, this woman has established herself as a theorist of feminism, and not simple, but the latest, Marxist. Read in the material how Kollontai imagined a new woman, why she called some of them "females", voted for free love. And how this feminist's struggle ended as a result
For many, the Kremlin is a symbol of power, and of the Russian state itself. It was built over the centuries on the site of the residence of the Moscow princes. The centuries-old moors, majestic towers and mysterious dungeons of this legendary building still do not leave the minds of scientists. Only on rare occasions were researchers allowed to directly carry out expeditions to the Kremlin, and even those were under strict control. That is why amazing archaeological events are still taking place in the Moscow Kremlin
Recently, viewers' interest in documentaries has sharply increased. Netflix has long been known for hosting atypical and even unique content on its platform. The documentaries and series that can be watched on Netflix can satisfy even the most discerning viewer. Bold non-fiction films and TV shows from Netflix captivate from the first minute of viewing and will not let go until the very end
She could become a sunbeam in any film: shining eyes, an absolutely charming smile and an incredible talent that helped Tamara Semina transform into any image. She starred a lot, and rumor attributed to her novel after novel. The list of men of the actress included famous actors, directors and officials from the cinema. She was faithful to her husband Vladimir Prokofiev all her life. He had only a couple of months to live, but Tamara Semina was able to detain him in this world for
In Russia during imperial times, a military career was one of the ways for commoners to achieve status. History knows many glorious names of military leaders who started from the very bottom of the army. One of these is Yakov Baklanov, Lieutenant General of the Don Cossack Host and "Thunderstorm of the Caucasus." The mere appearance of a two-meter giant with a heroic physique and iron fists terrified the enemy. The hot-tempered, but at the same time fair commander, they feared anger and their own followers
When a conversation comes about the inhabitants of the Caucasus, the image of a swarthy man with dark hair and thick black eyebrows is immediately formed in the head. This is how, in the opinion of the majority, Ossetians, Ingush, Georgians and Armenians look like. But often in families of representatives of this group of nationalities, bright children are born. No, they are far from blondes of the Scandinavian type, but light blond hair, gray, blue or green eyes are not so rare
The first official unit of penalties in the Russian army was created after the Decembrist uprising. The regiment was formed from soldiers and sailors who took part in the uprising against the imperial power. The fines were sent to the Caucasus, where the servicemen atoned for their guilt by direct participation in bloody hostilities. After they returned home from the war, they received special attention from the authorities in all respects
The French prince Louis Napoleon, the son of Napoleon Joseph and Clotilde of Savoy, served (and rose to the rank of general) in Russia - in the country with which his father's uncle Napoleon I fought in 1812. After the death of Napoleon IV in Africa, he became his successor, but very soon this status was replaced by another - the status of an outcast. Fearing monarchist conspiracies, the parliament of the French republic issued a decree expelling applicants for the throne from the country. One of the turns of events that followed after this, and was moved
More than ten years ago, colorized versions of old and beloved tapes began to appear on our screens. The very first such experience caused a flurry of controversy. Is this a barbaric desecration of film classics or one of the ways to preserve the film heritage? We have not come to a consensus on this matter, and the process of coloring films continues in full swing. Interestingly, in America, where a similar experience was launched much earlier, the reaction of the audience was very similar