The Russian conquerors of the new lands could not even imagine that a proud and courageous people lived far in the east, who could resist a powerful army. The Chukchi were not afraid of the formidable guest. They took the fight and almost managed to win
When they say "folk dishes of Russia", they usually imagine pies, a puffing samovar, a wooden plate of porridge and jam. However, Russian cuisine was significantly influenced by the culinary preferences of Koreans, Kazakhs, Tatars and other peoples. Some dishes can hardly be called primordially Russian, but they are cooked and eaten with pleasure in various regions. Read how the inhabitants of Siberia and the Urals, the Volga region and the Far East made their guests happy. You will learn what posekunchiki, volozhi and gruzdyanka are, and
Even today, people with disabilities who achieve success in work and creativity inspire great respect and admiration in us. In the Middle Ages, however, a difference from the norm usually meant a complete social failure for a person. However, there are exceptions to all cruel rules. So, in 1674 in Germany, a boy was born without arms and legs. As an adult, his height was only 74 centimeters, but he turned out to be not only a skillful artist, calligrapher, musician and even a magician, but also the most famous lady
A few days before the collapse of the huge Soviet state, a significant event took place in the Barents Sea: 16 ballistic missiles soared into the sky from the depths of the water one after another. This unique picture could only be observed by a few on board the patrol ship drifting in the deserted sea. So on August 8, 1991, it entered the glorious history of the Russian fleet as a day of unprecedented accomplishment. Soviet elite sailors, after the most difficult training and a series of failures, made underwater salvoes
Despite the fact that Soviet films are deservedly considered the most sincere and warm, a lot happened on the set, from quarrels and stormy reconciliations to accidents and divorces. Given the creative nature of the actors, their impulsiveness and emotionality were not uncommon. Despite the disagreements and misunderstandings, the viewer, thanks to the talented play of the actors, had no idea what was really going on between them
The Oscar is considered to be the most prestigious award given to the best filmmakers. The presentation ceremony becomes perhaps the most important and expected social event at the end of winter. Unfortunately, even this beautiful ceremony was not complete without scandals and incidents, which were then discussed for a long time by both journalists and ordinary spectators
Addiction to alcohol, which is considered almost a national Russian tradition, did not appear overnight. If sobriety movements began to appear with the development of civil society at the beginning of the 20th century, then the problem appeared many times earlier. In Russia and the USSR, drunkenness was fought permanently, but with varying degrees of effort. When and why were "dry laws" introduced and canceled in the USSR and Russia?
Dramatic art is a special genre of interpretation of previously written texts, but not everyone loves theater and is ready to visit it even to get acquainted with beautiful works. Moreover, the performances, as a rule, convey the director's vision, and therefore it is better to go to the theater, having first become acquainted with the literary source. Especially when it comes to plays that influenced the development of both theater and literature
Today her name is known even to those who are not interested in the life of monarchs. For 15 years, Haya bint al-Hussein in all interviews extolled the human qualities of her husband and thanked God for the happiness of being with him. But at the end of June, it became known about the escape of the princess with two children from Mohammed ibn Rashid and her request for political asylum in Germany. What could have caused the sheikh's wife to leave her golden cage?
Today he is a well-known and successful writer, actor and playwright. Evgeny Grishkovets has millions of fans, his performances invariably gather full halls, and creative meetings with readers are not able to accommodate everyone. But there was a period in his life when he went abroad for permanent residence, and his feelings helped him to return home. Evgeny Grishkovets does not like to talk about his personal life, protecting his loved ones from publicity, but thanks in large part to Elena, he returned from abroad
There is still controversy about this couple - there has not been so much gossip about anyone and so many conjectures were born as about the two of them. The history of the Tolstoy family life is a conflict between the real and the sublime, between everyday life and dreams, and the inevitably following spiritual abyss. But who is right in this conflict is an unanswered question. Each of the spouses had their own truth
They met back at a time when Tamara Makarova and Sergei Gerasimov were unknown actors, in fact, just starting their way in art. And then they walked hand in hand through life and, it seemed, there could not be any force in the world that could separate them. With the light hand of his wife, Sergei Apollinarievich began directing, and his wife was his muse and starred in all of his films. But when the hour of farewell came, Tamara Fedorovna refused to go to her husband's funeral
In the 1970s. Marina Vladi, who turns 78 on May 10, was one of the most famous women in the USSR. Everyone knew the name of the French actress of Russian origin due to the fact that she was the muse and wife of Vladimir Vysotsky. But after his sudden death, she suddenly disappeared, and everyone gradually forgot about her. Meanwhile, her life after the death of Vysotsky was full of serious trials. Who helped her overcome depression and escape from suicidal thoughts, and why Marina Vlady got into alcohol
After filming Eldar Ryazanov's film "A Girl Without an Address", Svetlana Karpinskaya became an all-Union celebrity. The girls imitated her, and the boys sought her attention. She did not even have an acting education at that time. In life, Svetlana Karpinskaya was like her heroine: the same straightforward and even categorical in some issues. And she also enjoyed the attention of men. She was ready to follow a loved one to the end of the world, but ran into jealousy and misunderstanding. And to the dreams of Svetlana K
When he left for America, they envied him. When he divorced his first wife Vera Glagoleva, he was condemned and called a traitor. At that time, Rodion Nakhapetov's life changed dramatically, and he himself had to make a difficult choice between the past and the future. He tried to be honest with himself first of all. And now, after a quarter of a century, he realizes that then he made the right choice
On June 6, 2018, Kira Muratova died at the age of 84 in Odessa. Together with her, a whole era went to the cinema. The management considered the director a difficult person, and the actors rejoiced in her ability to find a common language with everyone. She lived as she saw fit and made her films the way she felt. Kira Muratova did not like the hype around her, often refused to give interviews and was categorically against filming a documentary about herself. She left us her films and gave us the opportunity to evaluate them
In their life, the main thing has always been cinema, without which they could not imagine life. Cinematography has tied together two destinies: the magnificent actress Elena Kuzmina and the brilliant director Mikhail Romm. Their romance, which began on the set, grew into deep feelings and a long life together. Their names have become inseparable, and their feelings can serve as a shining example of the creative power of love
The witty, joker and star presenter Ivan Urgant always laughs it off, answering questions about his personal life. He and his wife Natalya Kiknadze are among those couples who do not shout about feelings, but diligently protect their happiness from prying eyes. Moreover, they went to him for more than one year. Each of them went through a bad experience of family life and the bitterness of parting
Very soon millions of boys and girls will sit down at their desks again. Some of them are looking forward to the moment when they will again begin to gnaw the granite of science, while others are saddened by the fact that the summer holidays have flown by too quickly. However, they are all waiting for the moment when they will meet with friends. By the way, many celebrities can also boast that they found loved ones at school and were able to maintain a good relationship when they became adults. Which of the stars studied together?
For celebrities, a change of image is a common thing, and it seems that fans will no longer be surprised by the fact that a gorgeous blonde turns into a sultry brunette, and yesterday's plump appears before the public as a slender beauty in a few months. What can you do, life under the spotlights requires constant work on yourself, because, no matter what they say about inner beauty, appearance for celebrities who are always in sight plays one of the main roles. But these our compatriots have changed so much
We have already written that the stars know how to be friends, but many of them are much better at being at enmity. You don't have to go far for examples: every day in the news there is information that certain celebrities have not shared something with each other. And sometimes the usual small conflicts grow to such proportions that celebrities openly declare their hatred and are not even afraid to embark on the warpath. What kind of black cat ran between famous people that they are ready to scratch each other
Divorce is almost always a tragedy. After all, people often decide not just to follow different paths, but destinies, dreams and plans are crumbling. And most often it is more difficult for women who have to start everything from scratch, shoulder the responsibilities of the head of the family and raise their children alone. Still, family breakdown does not always lead to negative changes, and the inspiring stories of these celebrities are a prime example of how divorce can be beneficial and become a springboard to success
The stars are no stranger to hearing various gossip and fables about themselves: they are now and then married, divorced, attributed to different children, discussing novels and scandals, relishing details - in general, give the haters only freedom and news feeds. But sometimes even their imagination becomes scarce, and the attackers do not find anything better than simply "bury" the favorites of the public. They apparently do not think about the consequences that such news brings. And what do loved ones and fans of supposedly departed celebrities feel at the same time?
In the filmography of this actress, who celebrated her 90th birthday in August 2020, there are many works in films and TV shows. Fate generously endowed her with talent, and the audience - their love. Lyudmila Khityaeva was happy not only in her profession, but also in life, although she had to go through the betrayal of loved ones. And give up your own happiness, finding yourself a replacement for your husband
We are accustomed to the fact that most celebrities have a very stormy personal life, and therefore we are not surprised at their numerous novels, marriages, divorces, betrayals. But, if you look closely, you will notice that many famous men, intentionally or unintentionally, choose women of the same type. And even more, some of them have former and current chosen ones so similar that you cannot distinguish from each other
They met at a time when Yulia Menshova was already shining on television, and Igor Gordin was just beginning his career in art. Nevertheless, they were quite happy, became the parents of two children. And they parted, as soon as the daughter of the spouses was one year old. We parted quietly and knew for sure: this is forever. What could have forced Yulia Menshova and Igor Gordin to disperse against the background of visible well-being, and how did the spouses manage not only to restore their family, but to become happy again?
She burst onto the Soviet stage with a fresh wind, leaving after each appearance on the stage a feeling of contact with something extraordinary. Irina Ponarovskaya attracted attention not only with her amazing voice, but also with her appearance: bright, stylish, with a constant smile on her face. The Chanel fashion house officially awarded her the title of Miss Chanel of the Soviet Union in 1990. However, until a certain time, very little was known about what happened to the singer outside of public life
For many centuries, great power has been concentrated in the hands of the Catholic Church. The Pope was proclaimed the viceroy of God, therefore, on behalf of the Almighty, he could do any business. As you know, power corrupts everyone, therefore, when the wealth of the Vatican grew, the vestments of the pontiffs became more luxurious. The papal tiara deserves special attention. This headdress wore not one, but three crowns
Renowned for his failure to conquer Greece, King Xerxes is arguably one of the most famous Achaemenid Persian kings. Xerxes I was famous for harsh punishments, debauchery and devastation of the treasury of the Persian Empire. He built huge palaces and other projects in Persepolis and left his mark on the history of both Europe and Asia. Here are nine facts about the life and rule of one of the most unpredictable kings
Installations are one of the most powerful and exciting forms of timeless art. Unlike painting and sculpture, it requires special attention and space. This is akin to another dimension, where at first glance everything is simple and understandable, but in reality it is much more complicated. A unique, and sometimes completely frightening world is so extraordinary that from the very first minutes it drags you on your head, prompting you to think
Society constantly imposes its stereotypes on us: beauty, morality, behavior, even labor relations. Despite the fact that some of them do not like someone, people prefer to remain silent. However, there are also those who are not afraid to oppose the system and break the established stereotypes. Famous women who did not hush up the problems and started talking about them undoubtedly deserve respect
An entire nation has been persecuted in Europe for hundreds of years. His position could be compared, perhaps, only with the untouchables in India. Separate entrances to churches, badges on clothes, a ban on touching - for almost a thousand years these people lived in a society that did not accept them. Today, in tolerant Europe, most of the remaining representatives of this "caste" refuse to call themselves Kagot, because this word in French is still abusive
The Odessa Film Studio celebrated its centenary in 2019, but in fact, films began to be filmed here back in 1907, when it was a small cinema studio. In Soviet times, many bright and fascinating films were filmed at the Odessa Film Studio, which today turned out to be completely undeservedly forgotten. We offer today to recall the best films of the Soviet period, filmed at the Odessa Film Studio
Residents of the Baltic states, Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus had to actually live in another country after their territory was captured by the Nazi army. Already in July 1941, a decree was signed, which refers to the creation of the Reichkommissariats Ostland (center of Riga) and Ukraine (center of Rivne). The European part of Russia was to form the Muscovy Reichkommissariat. More than 70 million citizens remained in the occupied territories, their life from that moment began to resemble existence between a rock and a hard place
Today, a man with a dog on the street is not surprising. But if not a cute dog, but a shaggy bear, were walking on a leash, perhaps it would have caused panic. Unless it's shooting some kind of film or program about animals. But in old Russia, up to the 60s of the 19th century, in cities and villages, one could very often see a clubfoot, which was led along the road. Children and adults watched with delight as the bear performed various tricks. This fun was very common and popular. Where did it come from?
Some of the Soviet experiments are just insane, especially those between the two world wars. Some pushed science forward like the creation of two-headed dogs, others seemed to be useless from the very beginning. Anyway, everyone could be a part of a comic book plot or a movie about mad scientists
What mark did the great Chinese women leave in world history: a martial artist, a brave general, etc
When it comes to achievements and historical events, the first thing that pops up in my head is the images of great men who became famous throughout the world for their exploits or atrocities. Yes, few people think about the fact that among the many great and famous people there were also women who made a contribution to history. Chinese women, whose names are firmly entrenched in historical reports, were no exception
It all started with a photo in an album with friends, and ended … However, the end is still very far away. Dmitry and Elena Malikov have been together for 25 years, but they are not going to stop there. They still have many creative plans ahead, in which they cannot do without each other. And still ahead - a whole life filled with love
Who said that a cow is a stupid, phlegmatic and clumsy animal? However, maybe most of the cows behave this way - sedately, peacefully chewing grass and humbly awaiting their fate, but among them, as it turned out, there are some rebels. These freedom-loving cows did not want to live a dull cow life and decided to go their own, special way, which they became famous all over the world
Films with the participation of one of the most beautiful actresses of Polish cinema, Anna Dymna, still attract the attention of numerous viewers. Refined facial features, sensual lips, a charming smile … She could be sad on the screen like no other, and even the tears in her beautiful eyes seemed crystal. But few people know that sadness and suffering, bitterness of loss and tragedy were the companions of several years of her life