Miscellaneous 2024, November

When the niece of Nicholas II decided to link her life with Felix Yusupov, the wedding was almost canceled, as rumors of the outrageous antics of the future groom reached the bride's relatives. One of the most noble and wealthy young people of the Russian Empire jokingly walked the streets in a woman's dress, frightening the venerable public. Gossipers hinted that such "fun" had deeper roots. However, the marriage took place, and fifty years later, the Yusupov family celebrated their golden wedding, right

It is unlikely that in the history of civilization there was at least some long era when hair would not have been given special, even sacred significance. Almost all denominations ordered women to forget about haircuts, and hide their hair from others under a scarf or other headdress. With men's hairstyles, everything was more complicated

People who are forcibly restricted in freedom of movement become very resourceful. To leave the countries of the socialist camp, someone climbed through the Berlin Wall, someone crossed water obstacles on any floating craft, but the two-time champion of Czechoslovakia in cycling Robert Gutyra secretly from the authorities in 1983 built a balloon and managed to cross the border by air. Together with him, his wife and two children left the country

Can parents be blamed for trying to help their children in every possible way, despite the age at which their children are? Well-known politicians, quite understandably, do not particularly talk about the help they provide to their children. But it can be noted: among the professions of the children of politicians, it is impossible to find an ordinary position like a locksmith or mechanic, but there are all sorts of leaders and high-ranking managers

A native of the Kazan Art School, one of the best students of Ilya Repin, a world-renowned portrait painter and a successful American impressionist. All this is about one artist - Nikolai Feshin. At some point, he decided to live and work in the United States, having achieved high levels there both in creativity and in life improvement. But, remaining lonely in old age, he came to the conclusion that it was impossible to leave his homeland. Because in a foreign land, every person does not live, but only physically exists

Sergei Nasibov literally woke up famous after the release of the film "School Waltz", where he played the main role. After such a successful debut, he did not act in films too much, devoting himself to the theater, and then left for the United States altogether. Nothing has been heard about the actor for almost thirty years. What made Sergei Nasibov fly overseas and did he manage to achieve his "American dream"?

In Soviet cinema, Savely Kramarov was one of the brightest comedians, but always remained an actor in episodes. And he dreamed of serious and big roles. And also about fame, world recognition and decent pay for your work. Like many actors at the time, he sought permission to leave the country, and even wrote a letter to Ronald Reagan asking for help. Savely Kramarov made it to Hollywood, but he did not manage to achieve noticeable success there. In addition, there are still spectators in the USSR who are

It seems that today there is not a single couple in the world to whom so much attention would be riveted as to Emmanuel and Bridget Macron. They fascinate not only with their beauty. The history of the relationship between the new President of France and his wife does not allow opponents to calm down and delights supporters. Real feelings never leave room for indifference

Before being taken to a psychiatric hospital, a young Ukrainian journalist shot and killed his wife and daughter in one day. It was back in 1924. We are not talking about a simple madman, but about the future Ukrainian classic Andrei Golovko, a laureate of solid literary prizes and orders. In the prime of his work, talking about this episode was, to put it mildly, not accepted. Rumors circulated only somewhere in the foreign environment, on the sidelines of the Ukrainian cultural diasporas in Australia or Canada. Compatriots, and

He played more than 150 roles in films, but remained forever in the memory of the viewer as Comrade Sukhov from "White Sun of the Desert". The actor, like his famous hero, was faithful to one woman all his life. Anatoly Kuznetsov and Alexandra Lyapidevskaya, the daughter of a famous pilot, lived together for 59 years. There were many bright meetings and joyful events in their lives, and most importantly, they had great love, the light of which they carried through their entire long life

"Sazikov" is the oldest of the famous jewelry manufactories of the Russian Empire, ahead of its time in many ways. Over the seven decades of its existence, the Sazikov firm has reached incredible heights, having formed a recognizable style, which was imitated by the masters throughout the next century … However, its creator for many years had no right to even bear this name

When Nazi Germany attacked the USSR, together with the Nazis on Soviet territory, they considered it appropriate to invade the armies of other states. In the summer of 1942, at the height of the allied efforts of the pro-German satellites, their total number at the front exceeded half a million people. A noteworthy figure even in the context of a world war. Another thing is that the quality of the training of the troops was not always worthy. For this reason, they were used, at least in half of the cases, for the occupation stage

Not many People's Artists of the USSR have had the honor of being recognized and respected throughout the world. Ukrainian actor Bogdan Silvestrovich Stupka was deservedly lucky in this - he was one of those whom American film critics put on a par with such celebrities as De Niro, Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins. He really was inimitable in the theater, great in cinematography, flawless in voice acting and good even in advertising. He was happy in love and his family. He succeeded in everything that was and

In the 1930s, an unusual society "Ahnenerbe" became famous in Germany, patronized by Heinrich Himmler himself. The Reichsfuehrer SS wards studied the traditions and historical heritage of the pure Nordic race. The activities of the organization were in demand, since the fascism cultivated in the country quickly needed its own ideology and mythology. At first, Hitler was dissatisfied with the direction of the work of "Ahnenerbe" and even attempted its existence. However, the patron saint Himmler corrected the meth

The famous Soviet educator Anton Makarenko became famous for his author's pedagogical concept, for which his name was included by UNESCO among the world's greatest teachers. And today the educational methods developed by Makarenko in dealing with difficult teenagers are being adopted by foreign schools. The results of his work, which have brought hundreds of juvenile delinquents and street children back to normal, are often controversial. At the same time, Anton Semenovich did not have his children, and he had already created a legal family

Actress Joan Collins is eighty-six. For seventy years, she has not left the image of a fatal beauty, stylish and well-groomed, and for some reason seems invulnerable - either thanks to the classic British upbringing and the ability to flawlessly behave in public, or because the actress is used to being identified with one of the heroines, Alexis Colby from the "Dynasty", and this lady could not be unsettled by anything

The only concert of the famous baritone Dmitry Hvorostovsky took place in Krasnoyarsk. The artist walked onto the stage of the Great Concert Hall limping and with his hand tied. It was obvious that it was difficult for him to move. Every time he went on stage, the audience in the hall stood up

Faina Ranevskaya (Faina Georgievna Feldman) is rightfully considered one of the brightest actresses in Soviet cinema. She did not get the main roles, but she knew how to create real masterpieces from the supporting roles. She was famous for her difficult character and a kind of sense of humor, did not choose expressions and said everything she thought to her forehead. And therefore, curious situations often happened to Ranevskaya. They sound so anecdotal that they raise doubts about their credibility. But knowing her cool temper, it is quite possible

The reigning persons in Russia began to wear military uniforms since the time of Peter I. Many of them became commanders of troops or chiefs of guards regiments with the right to wear the uniform of sponsored regiments. But, starting with the reign of Catherine II, along with men's military uniforms, ladies' uniform dresses appeared, which only women from the family of the ruling monarch had the right to wear. Let's see how these dresses looked on Russian empresses and grand duchesses

As a rule, love stories of the great and famous always begin beautifully and romantically, but end in different ways. And sometimes it is completely overwhelming. The first true love of Mark Bernes began as in the novel The Master and Margarita. It was to him - a poor, unknown theater actor - that a young and very beautiful actress Paola Linetskaya left a rather famous and wealthy husband. And having lived with the actor for a quarter of a century, once she more than once regretted her fatal decision

He was called the last romantic of Soviet cinema, she was awarded the title "Best Moldovan Cinema Actress of the XX century." They were never married, but the connection between them was never interrupted. There were quarrels, there were partings, but the thinnest thread remained that tightly tied the fate of director Emil Loteanu and his actress Svetlana Toma

In 1989, events took place in Romania that radically changed the appearance of the country - the last leader of socialist Romania was overthrown, who for a quarter of a century had gone his own way. The overthrow of the regime of Nicolae Ceausescu turned out to be bloody and ended with the execution of the former leader of the country and his wife

The other day Uncle Mitya from the popularly beloved comedy "Love and Doves" - actor and director Sergei Yursky - accepted congratulations on his 80th birthday. He himself admits that this role has become one of his favorites. Phrases from the film immediately after the premiere went to the people

Daria became the only child of Sergei Yursky and Natalya Tenyakova, but under no circumstances could she be called a representative of the "golden youth". From the very childhood she showed her character and knew how to insist on her own. But in her own life, she was not able to figure it out right away. She was three times in the role of a bride, however, the same man became the first and third husbands. How did Daria Yurskaya manage to enter the same river twice?

The famous French actor has always been very sober about his appearance. He spoke frankly: “I was doomed to play morons. If I had complexes, I would be lost. " His three daughters and son, if desired, could become photo models, but, despite this, none of the offspring of the star tied fate with the acting profession

“A hundred times I pulled the trigger of the rifle, and only nightingales flew out…” - probably these lines from Bulat Okudzhava's poem characterize the author in the best possible way, who on May 9 would have turned 92 years old. The Soviet press accused him of pacifism and vulgarity, while women in love saw him as completely different: "soft, romantic, impulsive." The way he really was. Only with those whom he himself loved. Unknown Bulat Okudzhava in the memories of women who left a mark on his life - further in the review

Perhaps celebrities are really the main reason why most people crave to meet stellar beauty standards. This not only puts tremendous pressure on girls who have far from Hollywood parameters, but also increases the feeling of insecurity among teenagers who want to be like Selena Gomez or Lindsay Lohan. Perhaps this is not the only reason why the number of people opting for plastic surgery is increasing exponentially. And those who are not in with

At the end of the twentieth century, the players of the club “What? Where? When?" were no less famous and popular than movie and pop stars. The audience recognized them by sight, and numerous fans could sit for hours at the shooting pavilion, waiting for a meeting with their idols. Today, someone continues to play now in an intellectual casino, while someone has chosen a quiet, calm life away from the glitter of the spotlights

Several decades ago, they not only defeated criminals, but also easily won the hearts of viewers. Times are different now, and so are the heroes, but still, when you say "detective" or "agent", it's hard not to imagine someone like Sunny Crockett, or Fox Mulder, or even Sledge Hammer

For some, the period of Khrushchev's rule is the Thaw, the resettlement of communal apartments and flights into space. For some - the shooting of workers in Novocherkassk, the destruction of agriculture and persecution of the priesthood. In any case, it was a bright period of Soviet and Russian history, and it left a big mark after itself - including in our language. Here are a few phrases that were spoken under Khrushchev and which we still use today

Probably, in our time, every little girl dreams of becoming a princess. Some actresses managed to realize this dream, albeit for a short time and only in the cinema, in those days when princesses could only be seen in fairy tales. The most beautiful princesses from Soviet films - further in the review

It's no secret that television adapts to the tastes of the audience. Do they want scandals? Receive, sign. Do they believe in a beautiful fairy tale of love? Please look. Hope that a change in appearance will help change your life? The stylists are already in a hurry to help. And it is not surprising that not all of these programs stay on the air for at least a couple of years: tastes change - relevance is lost. However, there are programs that have earned the love of the people - they have existed for many years and still do not lose their bottom

Most people know him from David Lean's 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia, as the hero and leader of the Arab uprising Thomas Edward Lawrence was a much more complex and intriguing character than many people are used to perceive him as. His individualism, eccentricity, and intelligence have brought trials and tribulations to Thomas that most people would never have imagined. Here are 10 interesting facts about Lawrence of Arabia that are not told about in the cinema

Good sons who love and respect their mother become good husbands. Lady Blanche thought so, blessing her daughter Clementine to marry Winston Churchill. And she was not mistaken - this happy marriage, which became a model of loyalty and devotion, lasted more than half a century

When it comes to secret societies, the imagination immediately draws a candlelit meeting shrouded in an aura of mystery, and people in long capes and masks. However, earlier, not only ancient signs, but also completely harmless animals served as symbols of such orders. So, in the 18th century, it was incredibly popular to join the Order of the Pug. At the meetings, the ruling elite wore collars and barked

This man, when he was an infant, was held by Nicholas II, then one day he talked with Hitler, met with Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Putin. But all this is not the most important thing in his biography. Russia will remember Baron Falz-Fein as a disinterested patron of the arts, because only thanks to him a huge amount of cultural and art treasures returned to their homeland. At the 107th year of life, shortly before his tragic death, the offspring of one of the oldest families in Russia shared his recipe

"She has Stalin's eyes, and the voice of Marilyn Monroe," François Mitterrand said about the first woman to become Prime Minister of Great Britain and held this position for three consecutive terms. Margaret Thatcher can rightfully be called the most powerful and controversial statesman of the 20th century. She was able to revive the British economy and maintain the country's image as a world power, fulfilling the promise made to her people in the elections in 1979: "Where there is discord, let

Ida and Isidor Strauss lived in perfect harmony, and even when they were not together, they wrote letters to each other every day. Their last photo together was taken on the deck of the Titanic, which they boarded to travel home from Europe. And when the liner was already submerged under water, they could not part and stayed together on board the sinking ship

In the 19th century, they looked for a suitable party through relatives and friends or turned to matchmakers. It was easier for young people from a bourgeois or work environment, since they could freely get to know each other in the urban space, for example, in a church, at a service or on the street, especially during festive festivities. For members of the nobility, the choice of a companion was a well-planned event, which took into account not only the will of the spouses, but also the benefits that this marriage would bring to the family. Not always they say

The effective propaganda of the USSR, aimed at noble goals, did a great job on the image of a Soviet intelligence officer. This concept was associated by the people exclusively with the heroic Stirlitz or Major Whirlwind. And, I must say, the experience of the agents introduced or recruited by the domestic special services was indeed rich. The reasons why the reverse side of the medals of the “knights of the cloak and dagger” was blurred are also understandable. Enchanting failures and ridiculous punctures even experienced specialists, natural