Art · Moscow · Museums · Observations · Nature
Visited the exhibition "Arctic. Pole of Colour" at the Tretyakov Gallery on Kadashevskaya, devoted to images of the Far North in Russian art. The display is rather interesting: there are Arctic landscapes, motifs from the art of the peoples of the North, and local artists. Unusually, it also
Cinema · Observations · Humour
So what do we see in a futurological picture a hundred years old, apart from colossal skyscrapers, instantly recognisable traffic jams and high-altitude trains? Robotics, artificial intelligence and a sharp deterioration in working conditions. In principle, rather like the world we live in now.
Cinema · Observations · Pop Culture · Humour
It turns out that in 2003 Lucy Lawless appeared in the historical television project "Women Warriors", about six female fighters from different historical eras. Besides Joan of Arc, the series features Boudica, Lozen, Hua Mulan and Grace O'Malley. One for the holidays!
Archive · Observations · Society
The treaties of Princes Oleg and Igor began with the formula "We of the Rus' kin", that is, on behalf of the whole Russian land and the entire population of the country. The business instruments and official documents of Ancient Rus', by contrast, opened with the
Cinema · Books · Observations
When I think about Joanne Rowling's place in contemporary culture, I recall that a few years ago the most translated author in the world was found to be the English children's writer Enid Blyton. Not Shakespeare, not the Apostles, not Agatha Christie or Daniel Defoe, but
Faith · Books · Observations
The Gospel according to Luke, 2:40 Would this not be the chief wish for anyone? That our spiritual powers in youth might develop and grow strong, and that, to human growth, there might be added the aid of God's grace.
Observations · Humour
Heard what they're saying on the television? Rely on your own strength and everything will work out
Observations · Pop Culture · Humour
Ladies and gentlemen! Or, more precisely, my dear Gummi bears, gentlemen and ladies alike! I congratulate you on the New Year! I wish you happiness! May the new year bring you fresh lessons and achievements, may Gummiberries adorn your dwellings, and may good friends come to your aid in foul
NB! · Observations · Society · Humour
I am trying to work out whether this is the same Ivan Bassov who in 1993 was battling "dogmatic teaching of Marxist-Leninist theory" at the Faculty of Radio Electronics and Informatics in Rybinsk, and who in 2025 is holding forth in Israel on why the Palestinians killed
Geography · Observations · Humour
If the world does resemble a cat playing with Australia, it is still fair to ask why one paw should have it worse than all the rest. And, of course, it is important not to forget to stroke the kitty on the head
NB! · Archive · Monarchies · Observations · Mores
Prince Edward, the future Duke of Kent, and Princess Alexandra play with inflatable toys on the grass under the supervision of Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, at their residence, Coppins, in Buckinghamshire, in October 1940. I have never before seen inflatable figures used for play away from the water
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