Anna Efremova Alexey Shchusev. Photo credit: stylishbag.ru October, 8 marks the 150th birthday of Alexey Shchusev. He was probably the best-known architect of the Soviet era and designed many of its landmarks, including Lenin's Mausoleum and the Moscow Hotel, as well as the Lubyanka Building (the NKVD headquarters). His fate was unique as his talent was in demand both in tsarist Russia and in the USSR. He was honored with the country's highest awards by Emperor Nicholas II and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Orphan from Chisinau Alexey Shchusev was born in Chisinau on September 26...
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Vladimir Ivanov
Since their catamaran was wrecked by shark attacks near Australia, Russian travelers have been raising funds for a new vessel to continue round-the-world expedition organized by the Tomsk branch of the Russian Geographical Society (RGS).
Evgeny Kovalevsky, the leader of the expedition "Following the Russian Circumnavigators' Route", comes from a long line of Tomsk residents. He is a candidate of engineering sciences, professor of geography, vice-president of the Tomsk branch of the Russian Geographical Society, Outstanding Traveler of Russia title holder, international master of sports in...
Sergey Vinogradov
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"Are you from Russia? Help yourself, you don't need to pay any money." Russians hear these words in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and other destinations around the globe. According to travelers, the attitude towards Russia has changed for the better. Many people see it as a country that dared to challenge the West and pursue an autonomous policy guided by national interests.
The Russkiy Mir has collected impressions of Russia that were shared by residents of different nations in conversations with Russian travelers....
Elena Khruleva
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The Red Army Choir named after A.V. Alexandrov (sometimes called the Alexandrov Ensemble), the leading military music ensemble in Russia and the major cultural institution of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will celebrate its 95th birthday in October. The ensemble's official inception is marked as October 12, 1928, the date of inaugural concert at the Central House of the Red Army, featuring only 12 participants. During the mid-1930s, the the number of artists increased to 300, and its fame went far beyond the...
Anna Genova
Beaver Log Fan Park and aerial cableway. Photo credit: Ninara / Wikimedia Commons
Krasnoyarsk feels like Florence in some ways. It can be admired from lovely observation decks on the hills. There is a picture-perfect river that divides the city, although the Yenisei is three times wider than the Arno. Beautiful natural surroundings literally embrace the residential areas. It takes up to thirty minutes to reach the ski slopes. When locals are asked, "Where is the taiga?", they smile and point to the nearby woods.
Right in the Heart of Russia
At times, if you...
Anna Efremova
Rasul Gamzatov. Photo credit: Omarov M. / wikipedia.org
Rasul Gamzatov, a nationally acclaimed Avar poet, was born on September 8, 1923, 100 years ago. He was the author of "Cranes", perhaps the most touching song lyrics about war and fallen soldiers. Mr. Gamzatov did not write in Russian. Thus, we know his poetry through translations of other Russian poets. Nevertheless, one of his friends said, "Translators are unable to think up anything here".
Talented person from highland village
There is a good reason to describe Rasul Gamzatov as a phenomenon of...