📚 While many Western readers might only recognize Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov as Russian literary giants, the treasure trove of Russian literature holds many more brilliant names.
One such luminary is Mikhail Zoshchenko, born 130 years ago on August 10, 1894
✍️ Zoshchenko was a key figure in Soviet satire, known for his sharp, humorous critiques of Soviet life in the 1920s and 1930s. His stories, often short and paradoxical, captivated readers with their simple yet powerful language.
His approachable style contributed to his immense popularity, with estimates of over 100 million copies of his stories sold.
Dive into the wit and charm of Zoshchenko with two of his short stories, translated into English by Anne Marie Jackson.
📖 READ THEM HERE
#RussianLiterature #RussianCulture
One such luminary is Mikhail Zoshchenko, born 130 years ago on August 10, 1894
✍️ Zoshchenko was a key figure in Soviet satire, known for his sharp, humorous critiques of Soviet life in the 1920s and 1930s. His stories, often short and paradoxical, captivated readers with their simple yet powerful language.
His approachable style contributed to his immense popularity, with estimates of over 100 million copies of his stories sold.
Dive into the wit and charm of Zoshchenko with two of his short stories, translated into English by Anne Marie Jackson.
📖 READ THEM HERE
#RussianLiterature #RussianCulture
📆 #OTD, in 1900, the influential Russian thinker Vladimir Solovyov passed away.
✍️ Vladimir Sergeyevich Solovyov (January 28, 1853 - August 13, 1900) was a renowned religious thinker, mystic, poet, essayist, literary critic, and teacher.
🌟 He was also an honourary academician of the Imperial Academy of Sciences in fine literature.
Born in Moscow to the famous historian S.M.Solovyov, Vladimir was deeply influenced by his father's dedication and scholarly rigor.
👉 Solovyov played a pivotal role in the early 20th-century Russian spiritual revival and is celebrated as a key figure in Russian idealism. His work and ideas significantly shaped Russian philosophy and inspired countless intellectuals of his time. He is also credited with founding the movement of Christian philosophy.
#RussianLiterature #RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
✍️ Vladimir Sergeyevich Solovyov (January 28, 1853 - August 13, 1900) was a renowned religious thinker, mystic, poet, essayist, literary critic, and teacher.
🌟 He was also an honourary academician of the Imperial Academy of Sciences in fine literature.
Born in Moscow to the famous historian S.M.Solovyov, Vladimir was deeply influenced by his father's dedication and scholarly rigor.
👉 Solovyov played a pivotal role in the early 20th-century Russian spiritual revival and is celebrated as a key figure in Russian idealism. His work and ideas significantly shaped Russian philosophy and inspired countless intellectuals of his time. He is also credited with founding the movement of Christian philosophy.
#RussianLiterature #RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
📆 Today would have been the 82nd birthday of the legendary Muslim Magomayev, the celebrated Soviet, Azerbaijani, and Russian singer.
Often hailed as the “Soviet Frank Sinatra,” Magomayev earned iconic status in the USSR and beyond with his incredible vocal talent and magnetic charisma. He took immense pride in both his native Azerbaijan and Russia, famously saying that Russia was his mother, Azerbaijan his father, and that he embodied a bit of each.
🎶 Magomayev's remarkable career was highlighted by numerous accolades, including a Gold Disc at the International Festival of Recording and Music Publications (MIDEM) in Cannes, in recognition of over 4.5 million album sales.
🎧 Listen to some of his timeless musical pieces and experience the voice and spirit of a true legend that continues to inspire.
#RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
Often hailed as the “Soviet Frank Sinatra,” Magomayev earned iconic status in the USSR and beyond with his incredible vocal talent and magnetic charisma. He took immense pride in both his native Azerbaijan and Russia, famously saying that Russia was his mother, Azerbaijan his father, and that he embodied a bit of each.
🎶 Magomayev's remarkable career was highlighted by numerous accolades, including a Gold Disc at the International Festival of Recording and Music Publications (MIDEM) in Cannes, in recognition of over 4.5 million album sales.
🎧 Listen to some of his timeless musical pieces and experience the voice and spirit of a true legend that continues to inspire.
#RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
📆 117 years ago, on 19 August 1907, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg was consecrated.
It is often confused with St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow though the latter is 3 centuries older.
The Church in St.Petersburg was built on the site, where Russian Emperor Alexander II was fatally wounded. As the story goes, a terrorist threw a bomb under Alexander II’s royal carriage moving on the embankment of current Griboyedov Canal.
🕊 Shaken but unhurt, the Emperor got out and thanked God for saving him, whereupon a second conspirator threw another bomb directly at his feet.
☦️ The church took 24 years to build. The luxurious mosaics cover around 7,065 square meters, making it one of the largest mosaic exhibitions in Europe.
The work was carried out by the finest artists in the Russian Empire: Viktor Vasnetsov, Mikhail Nesterov, Vasily Belyaev, and many others (30 in total).
#RussianCulture #RussianHistory
It is often confused with St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow though the latter is 3 centuries older.
The Church in St.Petersburg was built on the site, where Russian Emperor Alexander II was fatally wounded. As the story goes, a terrorist threw a bomb under Alexander II’s royal carriage moving on the embankment of current Griboyedov Canal.
🕊 Shaken but unhurt, the Emperor got out and thanked God for saving him, whereupon a second conspirator threw another bomb directly at his feet.
☦️ The church took 24 years to build. The luxurious mosaics cover around 7,065 square meters, making it one of the largest mosaic exhibitions in Europe.
The work was carried out by the finest artists in the Russian Empire: Viktor Vasnetsov, Mikhail Nesterov, Vasily Belyaev, and many others (30 in total).
#RussianCulture #RussianHistory
🎶 On 20 August 1882, “The Year 1812” overture by P.Tchaikovsky, commemorating Russia’s defeat of Napoleon, was debuted in Moscow under a tent near the then-unfinished Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
The piece belongs to a specific kind of musical works, to be performed at open-air venues or in large halls. It best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire, ringing chimes and a brass fanfare finale. P.Tchaikovsky noted in the manuscript score that “the bells should be large, and all of the same pitch; they should be struck in the manner of celebratory ringing”, and that the cannon should be “the instrument used in theatres to depict a cannon shot”.
🎻 Ever since its premiere, the overture has been among the best-known and most frequently performed of P.Tchaikovsky's works along with his “The Nutcracker” (1892), “The Sleeping Beauty” (1889-1890) and “Swan Lake” (1875-1876).
🎧 Dive into this masterpiece and experience its grandeur for yourself!
#RussianCulture #Tchaikovsky #OutstandingRussians
The piece belongs to a specific kind of musical works, to be performed at open-air venues or in large halls. It best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire, ringing chimes and a brass fanfare finale. P.Tchaikovsky noted in the manuscript score that “the bells should be large, and all of the same pitch; they should be struck in the manner of celebratory ringing”, and that the cannon should be “the instrument used in theatres to depict a cannon shot”.
🎻 Ever since its premiere, the overture has been among the best-known and most frequently performed of P.Tchaikovsky's works along with his “The Nutcracker” (1892), “The Sleeping Beauty” (1889-1890) and “Swan Lake” (1875-1876).
🎧 Dive into this masterpiece and experience its grandeur for yourself!
#RussianCulture #Tchaikovsky #OutstandingRussians
🎬 Happy Russian Cinema Day!
Today, we celebrate the rich legacy of Russian cinema, tracing back to the nationalization of the film industry in Soviet Russia in 1919. It wasn't until 1980 that August 27 was officially recognized as Cinema Day.
👉 Here are some fascinating facts about Russian and Soviet film history:
📺 First Russian Film: The first Russian movie, Stenka Razin (1908), ran for just 6 minutes and 8 seconds. It was inspired by the play Ponizovaya Volnitsa by Vasily Goncharov.
📺 First Colour Film: The Battleship Potemkin (1925), directed by the legendary Sergey Eisenstein, was Russia's first colour film. Eisenstein even hand-painted the red flag seen in the film!
🏆 Academy Award Winners: Several Soviet and Russian films have won Academy Awards, including:
✨ Rout of the German Troops near Moscow (1942)
✨ War and Peace (1968)
✨ Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980)
✨ Burnt by the Sun (1994)
📺 Costliest Film: War and Peace (1968), directed by Sergei Bondarchuk, is one of the most expensive films in Russian and the world cinema history, costing 8.29 million Soviet rubles – about $9.21 million in 1967. It's renowned as the best adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's epic, set against the Napoleonic Wars.
#RussianCulture #RussianCinema
Today, we celebrate the rich legacy of Russian cinema, tracing back to the nationalization of the film industry in Soviet Russia in 1919. It wasn't until 1980 that August 27 was officially recognized as Cinema Day.
👉 Here are some fascinating facts about Russian and Soviet film history:
📺 First Russian Film: The first Russian movie, Stenka Razin (1908), ran for just 6 minutes and 8 seconds. It was inspired by the play Ponizovaya Volnitsa by Vasily Goncharov.
📺 First Colour Film: The Battleship Potemkin (1925), directed by the legendary Sergey Eisenstein, was Russia's first colour film. Eisenstein even hand-painted the red flag seen in the film!
🏆 Academy Award Winners: Several Soviet and Russian films have won Academy Awards, including:
✨ Rout of the German Troops near Moscow (1942)
✨ War and Peace (1968)
✨ Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980)
✨ Burnt by the Sun (1994)
📺 Costliest Film: War and Peace (1968), directed by Sergei Bondarchuk, is one of the most expensive films in Russian and the world cinema history, costing 8.29 million Soviet rubles – about $9.21 million in 1967. It's renowned as the best adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's epic, set against the Napoleonic Wars.
#RussianCulture #RussianCinema
📆 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.
#RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
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.
#RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
📚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).
#RussianCulture #RussianLiterature #OutstandingRussians
✍️ 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
#RussianCulture #RussianLiterature #OutstandingRussians
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.
#RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
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.
#RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
🇷🇺🇿🇦 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!
#geosa #educationinrussia #studyinrussia #russianeducation #russianculture
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?
#RussianMusic #RussianCulture #SundayVibes
👉 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.
#Yesenin #RussianPoetry #RussianLiterature #RussianCulture
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!
#RussianCulture #RussianMusic
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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.
#RussianLiterature #RussianCulture #OutstandingRussians
✍️ 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