📆 545 years ago, on 29 August 1479, the Assumption (Dormition) Cathedral in Moscow was consecrated, a place of crucial importance for Russian identity.
The origins of the Cathedral are closely connected with the rise of Moscow Principality of Russia.
☦️ In 1326, the leading Russian church prelate, Metropolitan Peter of Vladimir, made the Moscow Kremlin his de facto residence. Currently, Great Prince Ivan Kalita launched the construction of the cathedral dedicated to the Feast of the Dormition, which symbolized the continuity with the great Dormition Cathedral in the town of Vladimir. The latter started to lose its political significance.
✍️ The present-day cathedral was constructed in 1479 by decree of Great Prince of Russia Ivan III, who consolidated all Russian principalities under the power of Moscow. A renowned architect Aristotele Fioravanti of Bologna was invited to Russia to design and to build it.
🇷🇺 For 6 centuries the Cathedral was national and religious centre of Russia. It is known as the place of coronation of Russian rulers (even after the capital was relocated to St.Petersburg) including the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and the investiture of the leaders of Russian Orthodox Church.
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The origins of the Cathedral are closely connected with the rise of Moscow Principality of Russia.
☦️ In 1326, the leading Russian church prelate, Metropolitan Peter of Vladimir, made the Moscow Kremlin his de facto residence. Currently, Great Prince Ivan Kalita launched the construction of the cathedral dedicated to the Feast of the Dormition, which symbolized the continuity with the great Dormition Cathedral in the town of Vladimir. The latter started to lose its political significance.
✍️ The present-day cathedral was constructed in 1479 by decree of Great Prince of Russia Ivan III, who consolidated all Russian principalities under the power of Moscow. A renowned architect Aristotele Fioravanti of Bologna was invited to Russia to design and to build it.
🇷🇺 For 6 centuries the Cathedral was national and religious centre of Russia. It is known as the place of coronation of Russian rulers (even after the capital was relocated to St.Petersburg) including the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and the investiture of the leaders of Russian Orthodox Church.
#RussianCulture #RussianHistory
🎨 Today marks 184 years since the birth of Pavel Bryullov, a Russian landscape painter and architect, nephew of another renowned Russian artist Karl Bryullov.
He was known as an all-round man, having originally studied physics and mathematics at St.Petersburg State University. Among fellow painters, P.Bryullov was thought to have a talent for sciences, while mathematicians considered him good at music.
🖌 Check out a set of Pavel Bryullov’s selected paintings.
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He was known as an all-round man, having originally studied physics and mathematics at St.Petersburg State University. Among fellow painters, P.Bryullov was thought to have a talent for sciences, while mathematicians considered him good at music.
🖌 Check out a set of Pavel Bryullov’s selected paintings.
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📚Today marks 154 years since the birth of Alexander Kuprin, a prominent Russian writer
✍️ He started writing when he was 10. In 1881 he enrolled in the Second Moscow Military School and later went on to study at the Alexander Military Academy.
Upon graduation he served in the military and continued his literary career as a writer and a journalist.
A.Kuprin’s work “The Moloch” (1896) marked the start of his most prolific decade of writing at the turn of the century.
✨ Among his most outstanding works which appeared during that period are “Olesya” (1898), “The Duel” (1905), “Junior Captain Rybnikov” (1906), “Emerald” (1907), “The Pit” (1909-1915), and “The Garnet Bracelet” (1911).
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✍️ He started writing when he was 10. In 1881 he enrolled in the Second Moscow Military School and later went on to study at the Alexander Military Academy.
Upon graduation he served in the military and continued his literary career as a writer and a journalist.
A.Kuprin’s work “The Moloch” (1896) marked the start of his most prolific decade of writing at the turn of the century.
#RussianCulture #RussianLiterature #OutstandingRussians
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📆 196 years ago Leo Tolstoy was born, a Russian writer, recognized as one of the greatest European novelists of all time
He came from a family of old Russian nobility in Yasnaya Polyana, an estate in the region of Tula in Central European Russia and first achieved literary acclaim in his twenties.
🌟 In 1853, when the Crimean War broke out, L.Tolstoy volunteered to the front line. He served in an artillery regiment, witnessing the siege of Sevastopol where he showed exceptional courage and received several awards.
His description of the horrors of war in “The Sevastopol Sketches” earned him further popularity.
🕊Tolstoy’s major work, “War and Peace,” appeared between the years 1865 and 1869. The epic tale is widely thought to be one of the greatest novels ever written. It tells the story of several families against the background of Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia.
His other masterpiece, “Anna Karenina” (1873-77), telling of the doomed affair between a high society woman trapped in a passionless marriage and a dashing officer has been adapted to the cinema in Russia and Hollywood several times.
📚 L.Tolstoy is also became widely known as the founder of the “Tolstoyism” movement advocating non-violence. It influenced pacifist movements throughout the world and the philosophical and social views and programs of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, and Cesar Chavez.
👉 Read Leo Tolstoy’s “Sevastopol Sketches” (1855) at the LINK
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He came from a family of old Russian nobility in Yasnaya Polyana, an estate in the region of Tula in Central European Russia and first achieved literary acclaim in his twenties.
🌟 In 1853, when the Crimean War broke out, L.Tolstoy volunteered to the front line. He served in an artillery regiment, witnessing the siege of Sevastopol where he showed exceptional courage and received several awards.
His description of the horrors of war in “The Sevastopol Sketches” earned him further popularity.
🕊Tolstoy’s major work, “War and Peace,” appeared between the years 1865 and 1869. The epic tale is widely thought to be one of the greatest novels ever written. It tells the story of several families against the background of Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia.
His other masterpiece, “Anna Karenina” (1873-77), telling of the doomed affair between a high society woman trapped in a passionless marriage and a dashing officer has been adapted to the cinema in Russia and Hollywood several times.
📚 L.Tolstoy is also became widely known as the founder of the “Tolstoyism” movement advocating non-violence. It influenced pacifist movements throughout the world and the philosophical and social views and programs of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, and Cesar Chavez.
👉 Read Leo Tolstoy’s “Sevastopol Sketches” (1855) at the LINK
#RussianCulture #RussianLiterature #OutstandingRussians
🎻 Today a prominent Soviet/Russian violinist & conductor Vladimir Spivakov celebrates his 80th anniversary!
He is known in Russia and abroad as the artistic director and principal conductor of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia, and the founder of internationally renowned “Moscow Virtuosy” chamber orchestra.
🎶 💫 Vladimir Spivakov is also famous for his educational and humanitarian activity. In 1994 he established an international charity foundation to help Russian orphans. In 2016 he became one of the founders of the new International Violin Competition for young musicians from all over the world.
🎧 Watch a fragment of a performance of the “Moscow Virtuosy” orchestra conducted by Maestro Spivakov.
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He is known in Russia and abroad as the artistic director and principal conductor of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia, and the founder of internationally renowned “Moscow Virtuosy” chamber orchestra.
🎶 💫 Vladimir Spivakov is also famous for his educational and humanitarian activity. In 1994 he established an international charity foundation to help Russian orphans. In 2016 he became one of the founders of the new International Violin Competition for young musicians from all over the world.
🎧 Watch a fragment of a performance of the “Moscow Virtuosy” orchestra conducted by Maestro Spivakov.
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 For the first time the South African team participated in the II International Geological Championship “GeoChallenge”!
The Championship took place in Ufa, the Republic of Bashkortostan, on 2-9 September and gathered around 250 geologists across Russia and countries abroad.
🎉 During the week the South African team comprised of 7 students from different universities across the country completed 6 theory and 5 field assignments.
The participants also had a chance to get to know more about Russian traditions and culture and visit incredible sightseeing places on the territory of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
✨ Congratulations to the team from South Africa, which demonstrated deep knowledge and excellent results.
🤝 We hope that next year more South Africans will show interest in the Championship and get a chance to travel to Russia!
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The Championship took place in Ufa, the Republic of Bashkortostan, on 2-9 September and gathered around 250 geologists across Russia and countries abroad.
🎉 During the week the South African team comprised of 7 students from different universities across the country completed 6 theory and 5 field assignments.
The participants also had a chance to get to know more about Russian traditions and culture and visit incredible sightseeing places on the territory of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
🤝 We hope that next year more South Africans will show interest in the Championship and get a chance to travel to Russia!
#geosa #educationinrussia #studyinrussia #russianeducation #russianculture
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Can you guess the song?
👉 Here are some hints!
🎧 This classic was composed by the renowned Russian artist Ivan Larionov in 1860, in the city of Saratov. It debuted on stage with Larionov himself at the helm!
🎧 Despite numerous attempts to translate the lyrics abroad, they always fall short, losing the essence and charm of the original. The song has become synonymous with Russia, often referenced in the sale of traditional folk souvenirs.
🎧 You’ll frequently hear this lively tune at football and hockey games, especially during halftime, where it energizes fans and players alike. Chelsea FC supporters even embrace it as their unofficial anthem.
🎹 What song are we talking about?
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👉 Here are some hints!
🎧 This classic was composed by the renowned Russian artist Ivan Larionov in 1860, in the city of Saratov. It debuted on stage with Larionov himself at the helm!
🎧 Despite numerous attempts to translate the lyrics abroad, they always fall short, losing the essence and charm of the original. The song has become synonymous with Russia, often referenced in the sale of traditional folk souvenirs.
🎧 You’ll frequently hear this lively tune at football and hockey games, especially during halftime, where it energizes fans and players alike. Chelsea FC supporters even embrace it as their unofficial anthem.
🎹 What song are we talking about?
#RussianMusic #RussianCulture #SundayVibes
✍️ Today marks 129 years since the birth of Sergey Yesenin (1895), celebrated as a quintessential “hooligan” poet of Russia
Born into a peasant family in the village of Konstantinovo (now Yesenino) in the Ryazan region, he began writing poetry at the age of nine. In January 1914, Yesenin's poem “The Birch Tree” was first published and remains a staple of the Russian school curriculum, memorized by elementary students across the country.
Yesenin earned a reputation as a provocateur, deeply immersed in the literary scene and often playfully teasing other poets. His most notable literary duels were with the famous poet Vladimir Mayakovsky.
Yesenin’s second wife was Isadora Duncan, an American dancer based in Paris, who was 17 years his senior and spoke no Russian (while he spoke no English). Despite the language barrier, they managed to communicate well enough to marry in May 1922. Their marriage was short-lived, lasting only three years.
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Born into a peasant family in the village of Konstantinovo (now Yesenino) in the Ryazan region, he began writing poetry at the age of nine. In January 1914, Yesenin's poem “The Birch Tree” was first published and remains a staple of the Russian school curriculum, memorized by elementary students across the country.
Yesenin earned a reputation as a provocateur, deeply immersed in the literary scene and often playfully teasing other poets. His most notable literary duels were with the famous poet Vladimir Mayakovsky.
Yesenin’s second wife was Isadora Duncan, an American dancer based in Paris, who was 17 years his senior and spoke no Russian (while he spoke no English). Despite the language barrier, they managed to communicate well enough to marry in May 1922. Their marriage was short-lived, lasting only three years.
#Yesenin #RussianPoetry #RussianLiterature #RussianCulture
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🎶 Continuing our #BestOfRussianMusic series, we’re thrilled to introduce the extraordinary group "Three Russian Bass-ProfunDos"!
This unique project features the incredible talents of bass-profundo singers Vladimir Miller, Mikhail Kruglov, and Pavel Andreev, who are unmatched in the world of music.
These vocalists can reach astonishingly low notes, creating a mesmerizing sound that captivates audiences. The blend of their deep, rich timbres produces an almost organ-like resonance, showcasing the rarity of such profound voices.
❓#DYK? Profundo basses are often called Russian basses not only because vocalists with these voices are primarily born in Russia, but also because octavist basses are essential for performing Orthodox spiritual music.
🎻 Renowned for their powerful interpretations, the trio has brought a vibrant depth to world classics over their 13-year journey. They’ve delighted audiences across Europe – from Austria and France to Iceland and Poland – and have graced the best concert halls in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
🎧 Enjoy your listening with pleasure!
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This unique project features the incredible talents of bass-profundo singers Vladimir Miller, Mikhail Kruglov, and Pavel Andreev, who are unmatched in the world of music.
These vocalists can reach astonishingly low notes, creating a mesmerizing sound that captivates audiences. The blend of their deep, rich timbres produces an almost organ-like resonance, showcasing the rarity of such profound voices.
❓#DYK? Profundo basses are often called Russian basses not only because vocalists with these voices are primarily born in Russia, but also because octavist basses are essential for performing Orthodox spiritual music.
🎻 Renowned for their powerful interpretations, the trio has brought a vibrant depth to world classics over their 13-year journey. They’ve delighted audiences across Europe – from Austria and France to Iceland and Poland – and have graced the best concert halls in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
🎧 Enjoy your listening with pleasure!
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Sunday is here, and we’re back with our #BestofRussianMusic series!
🎼 Today, we’re shining the spotlight on the incredibly talented Diana Ankudinova, a young Russian singer with a stunning dramatic contralto voice.
Contraltos are the rarest and lowest female vocal type, with only a few true contraltos among thousands of women. Renowned names like Cher, Patricia Kaas, and Sade have graced the stage with this unique voice.
Diana has already made her mark as a winner of numerous national and international vocal competitions. Her performances evoke deep emotions, captivating both music professionals and fans alike. Each new song is a whirlwind of feelings, earning her admiration from video bloggers and audiences around the globe!
With dedicated fan clubs not just in Russia, but also in Europe, the USA, India, Mexico, and Sri Lanka, Diana's influence is truly worldwide. Her videos have amassed over half a billion views online!
🎧 Listen to Diana's beautiful cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. Enjoy!
#russianculture #russianmusic #contralto #dianaankudinova
🎼 Today, we’re shining the spotlight on the incredibly talented Diana Ankudinova, a young Russian singer with a stunning dramatic contralto voice.
Contraltos are the rarest and lowest female vocal type, with only a few true contraltos among thousands of women. Renowned names like Cher, Patricia Kaas, and Sade have graced the stage with this unique voice.
Diana has already made her mark as a winner of numerous national and international vocal competitions. Her performances evoke deep emotions, captivating both music professionals and fans alike. Each new song is a whirlwind of feelings, earning her admiration from video bloggers and audiences around the globe!
With dedicated fan clubs not just in Russia, but also in Europe, the USA, India, Mexico, and Sri Lanka, Diana's influence is truly worldwide. Her videos have amassed over half a billion views online!
🎧 Listen to Diana's beautiful cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. Enjoy!
#russianculture #russianmusic #contralto #dianaankudinova
📆 203 years ago Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born, a world-renowned Russian writer and philosopher widely considered one of the greatest psychological novelists in the world literature.
✍️ As a writer, F.Dostoyevsky influenced a great many of western authors like F.Kafka, J.Joyce, V.Woolf, E.Hemingway as well as philosophers F.Nietzsche and J.-P. Sartre. Gabriel García Márquez and Haruki Murakami were Dostoyevsky’s fans in youth.
📚 F.Dostoyevsky’s works were translated into more than 170 languages. Until today, they are still popularly read and assigned in schools and universities. He explored and captured the depth of the human soul, surfacing emotions and feelings in times both dark and happy.
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✍️ As a writer, F.Dostoyevsky influenced a great many of western authors like F.Kafka, J.Joyce, V.Woolf, E.Hemingway as well as philosophers F.Nietzsche and J.-P. Sartre. Gabriel García Márquez and Haruki Murakami were Dostoyevsky’s fans in youth.
📚 F.Dostoyevsky’s works were translated into more than 170 languages. Until today, they are still popularly read and assigned in schools and universities. He explored and captured the depth of the human soul, surfacing emotions and feelings in times both dark and happy.
#RussianLiterature #RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
🎅 Today Father Frost’s birthday is celebrated in Veliky Ustyug of Russia which is considered his native town.
Father Frost (“Ded Moroz” in Russian) became the symbol of Russian winter, New Year and presents long ago.
He originates from the patron saint of Russia Nikolay and ancient Slavic Morozko, the personified element of nature.
❄️ Unlike his other foreign colleagues, Russian Father Frost is accompanied by his granddaughter Snow Maiden (“Snegurochka”). They ride in a traditional Russian “troika” – a sleigh drawn by three horses.
#RussianCulture #FatherFrost #SnowMaiden #NewYear #Christmas #RussianNewYear
Father Frost (“Ded Moroz” in Russian) became the symbol of Russian winter, New Year and presents long ago.
He originates from the patron saint of Russia Nikolay and ancient Slavic Morozko, the personified element of nature.
❄️ Unlike his other foreign colleagues, Russian Father Frost is accompanied by his granddaughter Snow Maiden (“Snegurochka”). They ride in a traditional Russian “troika” – a sleigh drawn by three horses.
#RussianCulture #FatherFrost #SnowMaiden #NewYear #Christmas #RussianNewYear