We are accustomed to the fact that at social events the stars always look flawless, demonstrating a luxurious life, and it seems that in ordinary life they are always dressed upright. But in fact, many of them in everyday life, on the contrary, try to merge with the crowd, choosing outfits that do not correspond to their status. Perhaps they do this in order to get rid of the annoying attention of the paparazzi and fans. Or, tired of the spotlights, they make a choice in favor of comfort. Nevertheless, once again the
Not all stars can call their school years wonderful. It's hard to imagine, but many of them in childhood were considered outsiders, and their peers frankly did not like them (to put it mildly). But here are a few examples of how popularity and recognition at school don't mean anything yet. After all, these celebrities were able to prove that swans grow from ugly ducklings
Many stars love to tell how thorny and difficult was their path to fame and fortune. Born into simple families, they did not have support and achieved everything on their own. However, it often turns out that many of them know each other from school or have been friends since childhood. It seems that somewhere there is a stellar Disneyland, where future celebrities are being stamped
Ivan Urgant was born and raised in an intelligent family, where from childhood he was instilled in him a love for art in general and for literature in particular. New books appeared in the house constantly thanks to the mother of the future showman, who bought up all children's works published in Soviet times. Ivan Urgant even today, despite a very busy work schedule, tries to find time to read and gladly recommends his favorite works to his fans
Surely many remember how more than a dozen years ago a sentimental film drama with the intriguing title "Cook" appeared on the country's television screens. The audience was shocked by the fate of the main character, who was amazingly played by a little girl - Nastya Dobrynina. It was around this character that a touching story was twisted, forcing many to experience and sympathize with the orphan child. Good, Wisdom, Love and Justice seemed to look at the viewer through the eyes of a little girl, deprived
Robert Maxwell was called the "baron of the press", because in the middle of the XX century he created one of the world's largest media empires, which covered 125 states, and for the huge growth and tough temper, the billionaire was nicknamed "the killer whale". But this is only the outer side of his biography. Until now, many are convinced that the media mogul was the greatest spy of the twentieth century, and not one state, but 4 or 5 countries. Journalists like to say that the fate of Robert Maxwell is a modern fairy tale in which he played
The author of wonderful children's fairy tales, the creator of Cheburashka and the cat Matroskin, Eduard Uspensky, lived a bright life full of events and creative meetings. Cartoons based on his works have been watched with delight by more than one generation of children. He was a maximalist and could go to open conflict, defending his interests. And he constantly tried to find his happiness. Three women left a trace in his soul, one of whom became his wife twice
It was one of the most high-profile spy stories of the last century. British intelligence services have long had a reputation for being reliable, efficient, and virtually impeccable. But there are also crushing failures on their account. The most significant was the defeat in the confrontation with the USSR, when five British representatives of high society neglected such a concept as loyalty to the homeland and became agents of Soviet intelligence. Moreover, it was not blackmail or big money that prompted them to do this, but ideological considerations
The trading network with the patriotic name "Birch" was a unique phenomenon in the vastness of one-sixth of the land. Even during the period of total shortage, these stores had everything that your heart desires. The only problem with "Birch" was that they only accepted currency or checks, which meant that the way for ordinary citizens was closed. How much the USSR economy earned on the so-called Berezka stores is still a mystery
For a long time, the Kremlin skillfully maneuvered between numerous Islamist groups in the Middle East, but the fall of 1985 turned everything upside down. The terrorists took several hostages and made demands. In the ensuing confrontation, the KGB found out what is the price of Arab "friendship"
Yuri Andropov was at the helm of the Soviet Union for only 15 months. There is still controversy about his role in the formation of a new country. Some are convinced that the short-term leadership was a harbinger of collapse in 1991, others believe that the "Andropov course" of the USSR would have successfully avoided crisis and destruction. Historians do not agree on the way in which Andropov was going to lead the Land of the Soviets. Perhaps if this hidden democrat and supporter of radical reforms had lived a little longer, and the country would have changed
The greatest horror of the Second World War was not the bloody battles and the incessant roar of shelling, but the extermination of a huge number of defenseless people who fell into an organized system of destruction. For the massacres, a sufficiently large staff of performers was required, and in the conditions of total war, all soldiers were required at the front. Then the fascists decided to attract volunteer performers from the occupied territories for such a case. And subsequently they considered their work extremely effective
The end of the Great Patriotic War did not everywhere entail peace and quiet. In some regions, the war was only reformatted into an underground partisan struggle against everything Soviet. This is how the situation developed in the Baltic States, which became part of the USSR in 1940. Active resistance to the power of the Soviets prompted Stalin to take radical measures - the mass deportation of an unreliable element from the republics. Repressions also affected the neighboring Pskov region, or rather, its western regions, which had been
Filmmakers of the older generation will undoubtedly remember Savva Kulish's cult film Dead Season and its most dramatic episode - the exchange of a Soviet spy for an English agent. In fact, most of the exciting scene is the creative imagination of the authors: there was no stopping of these two against each other, there were no gazes that they exchanged. But there was a bridge on which everything happened. Before the reunification of Germany, the Glienik Bridge was located on the border between West Berlin and the GDR
Everyone knows Quentin Tarantino as a talented actor and brilliant director, capable of creating real masterpieces. Each new Tarantino film becomes an event in the world of cinema. The director himself is also the owner of the New Beverley cinema in Los Angeles, on the website of which he uploads his reviews of films. Quentin Tarantino carefully looks at the paintings, and then shares his impressions of them with the audience
He was a well-known journalist, his reports were popular among the inhabitants of the USSR, and Joseph Stalin personally favored him. The glory of Mikhail Koltsov was comparable to that of Papanin and Chkalov. He was favored by the authorities and had many awards. But in December 1938 he was arrested, and two years later he was shot. Why was the popular favorite, who from the very beginning supported the Soviet regime, executed?
The filmmaking industry is moving forward, and it has hardly been prevented by the coronavirus pandemic, which has changed the lives of people around the world. Filmmakers continue to work on new projects, and viewers can only wait for exciting new items to appear on the screens. In our today's review - series that can captivate viewers in the fall of 2020. But how successful these projects will be, only time will tell
Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926. She lived only 36 years, but during this time she managed to win fans around the world. And although sometimes it seems that everything is known about her, every now and then unexpected and very interesting facts from her life emerge
This director is still quite young, he is only 28 years old, and he already has several very prestigious international awards. The childhood passion for cinema grew into a profession, and at the age of 18 he was filming his first small videos. The films of Kantemir Balagov have already taken part in international competitions many times, and in 2019 his new picture "Dylda" was nominated for the Oscar in the nomination "Best Foreign Language Film"
History knows many examples of tough government. Their cruelty and omnipotence led to the tragedies of entire nations and the death of many people. But they were not alien to simple human weaknesses. They fell in love, got married, raised children, were fond of art and watched films. In our today's review, we invite you to get acquainted with those films that the most famous dictators loved and watched
The epic gangster saga The Godfather is considered one of the best films of all time. This film has been quoted, imitated and admired. Excellent, vivid plot, brilliant direction of Coppola, magnificent performance of Al Pacino and Marlon Brando, great music - all this made the film "The Godfather" unforgettable
The daughter of the famous Soviet actress Galina Loginova and the Serbian doctor Bogdan Jovovich was born in Kiev, grew up in the United States and from childhood connected her life with show business. She very early went into the modeling business and her participation in photo shoots caused a flurry of criticism and controversy. But Milla Jovovich stubbornly pursued her goal: she wanted to become a famous actress. She has played many roles in films, but she has had no luck with her personal life ever since she ran away from home to get married for the first time
It was customary to punish for insulting the feelings of the faithful (Orthodox) in the Russian Empire. And this happened with no less enthusiasm than during the repressions of the 1930s. Dissent in Russia was not only political, but religious until 1917. And the methods of persecution in some cases, even in the enlightened 20th century, were not inferior to the medieval European Inquisition
In the summer of 1916, a bloody popular uprising broke out in Turkestan. At the height of the First World War, this revolt became a very powerful anti-government attack in the rear. The official reason for the revolt was the imperial decree on the compulsory conscription of foreigners from the male population to rear work in the front-line areas
After the 1917 revolution in Russia, in the wake of general confusion, many "Soviet" republics emerged. However, the names of most of them have sunk into oblivion due to the short duration of their existence, and only a few "independent states" have preserved historical facts. One of such revolutionary formations is known to historians as the Nargen Republic. Created in the winter of 1917, it existed for less than three months, leaving behind zero fulfilled promises and disgusting among life
The Kronstadt mutiny can be attributed to an episode of the Civil War, since the people of one country opposed here, as in the case of the White Guards. However, the rebels were not counter-revolutionaries, but, on the contrary, many of them beat the "bourgeois" and supported the Soviet regime at the beginning of the formation of the new system. They were forced into an uprising by protracted internal problems of the economic plan, as well as ideological differences that flourished in those days in the Bolshevik party
King Henry VIII managed to marry for love several times in his life, but not in this case: Anna of Cleves disgusted the groom. “She is not as beautiful as she is said to be,” he complained. The artist got it for embellishing the image of the bride, the first adviser ended up paying with his life for an unsuccessful matchmaking, and Anna herself was threatened with the fate of the king's previous wives - to go into exile or to be agreed and end up on the block. But it turned out differently - and ugly, unwanted by the king
The story of a charming girl from the Volyn region Yekaterina Desnitskaya is, without a doubt, an incredible mixture of adventure, romance and thrills that could easily be turned into a bestseller
Surely the memoirs of famous people can be called one of the most fascinating and informative genres of literature. It is always useful to study someone else's experience in achieving success, and if it is also an autobiography written in an unusual and exciting way, then the pleasure of reading is also added to the benefit. In our today's review, seven atypical literary autobiographies that can hardly leave anyone indifferent
When foreigners are asked about their first associations with Russia, they usually think of caps with earflaps, bears with balalaikas walking along city streets, and nesting dolls. If the first became obsolete over time, then matryoshka dolls continue to be in trend to this day. A positive and original souvenir is a real display of the Russian spirit and is readily bought up not only by tourists, but also by lovers of bright figurines
A talented theater and film actor, poet, author-performer of his own songs, legendary man Vladimir Vysotsky on the movie screen won the hearts of the audience with his frankness, sincerity, honesty. Always expressive, hysterical, with a keen perception of the world around him. On July 25, 1980, the idol of a whole generation died. We remember 10 film roles of Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky
Interestingly, the two main Russian souvenirs, the samovar and the matryoshka, are not from Russia at all. The history of the samovar goes back more than one thousand years. Before the era of electricity, these convenient devices for heating water existed in many forms, in different countries and eras. Displaced by modern household appliances, they have almost disappeared from everyday life, so it is worth remembering what they were. In our review, the most unusual and famous, the most expensive and beautiful samovars
They were one of the most beautiful couples in the Soviet Union and completely different people: Nikolai Rybnikov was reserved, sometimes even unsociable, and Alla Larionova was open and sociable. But this did not stop them from living for 33 years together
It seems that the stars have absolutely everything for happiness: fame, wealth, fans. However, creative people who are constantly under scrutiny from viewers and the press are too often depressed. They are dissatisfied with themselves, lose their meaning in life, feel lonely in the crowd. And they make a fatal decision: to commit suicide
"The illusionist artist" is what you can say about Peter Kogler, who throughout his life is not afraid to experiment, creating confusing psychedelic installations. His works are reminiscent of a string of motifs, repeating over and over again, from which dazzle and dizzy. Thus, he achieves the desired effect, immersing the viewer in a space on the verge of fiction and reality
There is a big and very popular modern myth: all professions were originally male. In fact, the professional activities of women both in Europe and in Muslim Asia began to be limited rather late, and men literally took away some professions from women - they were traditionally only female and were considered
Domestic violence is a topic that, until recently, it was not customary to talk about openly. And even now, if this topic is discussed, they do it carefully. Moreover, even in families of celebrities, tragedies occur behind closed doors: happy couples smiling at the cameras turn into tormentors and victims at home. What can we say about the Soviet period, when "bringing up" wives with fists was considered almost the norm, and the phrase "beats means he loves" was considered the main justification for assault. And even
Actor Mikhail Efremov is living proof that great talent and many negative qualities can well coexist in one person. True, in this case, most often the cause of the scandals in which the son of the famous actor and director Oleg Efremov was involved was Efremov Jr.'s irrepressible craving for alcohol. Mikhail Efremov has repeatedly become the hero of the scandalous chronicle after his "heroes" committed while intoxicated
The history of the Mosfilm film concern began almost a hundred years ago with the First State Film Factory. Over the long history of Mosfilm, more than two thousand full-length films have been produced here, many of which are watched by viewers many times. Today we invite you to remember the amazing pictures created at the Mosfilm film studio, which were undeservedly forgotten
The Internet, as a huge array of information, allows you to come up with very unusual entertainment, almost impossible in the past. So, for example, lately netizens are enthusiastically looking for similarities between famous actors of our time and popular personalities of past centuries. Surprisingly, the sheer number of "hits" suggests that matches happen more often than we think