Called the 'Queen of Pop', Russian, Ukrainian, Moldavian and formerly USSR pop singer, People's Artist of the USSR Sofia Rotaru celebrates 70th birthday, TASS reports. She has started her career when was little. Her father was the first teacher, and her elder blind sister who was very talented also, taught her singing. At the age of 10 Sofia started singing in the kid's choir, and at the age of 17 she has won at the Republican's festival of people's talents in Kiev.
Marco Maggi: ”Russian to the Bone" 20.01.2024
Italian entrepreneur Marco Maggi's book, "Russian to the Bone," is now accessible for purchase in Italy and is scheduled for release in Russia in the upcoming months. In the book, Marco recounts his personal odyssey, narrating each stage of his life as a foreigner in Russia—starting from the initial fascination to the process of cultural assimilation, venturing into business, fostering authentic friendships, and ultimately, reaching a deep sense of identifying as a Russian at his very core. 