The Russian kokoshnik is an ancient female headdress, a symbol of the Russian national costume. Its name originates from the old Russian word “kokosh” (“chicken”, “hen”). They were worn only by married women: for a long time it was believed that after getting married, it is necessary to cover the head and hide the hair. […]
As in all nations of the world, you can enjoy some of typical summer Russian festivals and als during the rest of the year. To celebrate the end of sowing and gain the support of the spirits in the harvest and to properly prepare useful herbs and ensure the well-being of their flock, the Russian
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Contrary to popular beliefs and stereotypes related to the country Russia, the Russian Kvas has a greater presence in the scenes of the daily life of the population, while the fame of Vodka is reduced to a few parties or celebrations. Not only Russians consider kvass “theirs”, there are so many varieties of this drink
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As is life in the backstage of the ballet, there is a whole world full of movements and secrets. Did you know that up to 20 groups of actors are preparing a ballet performance, specially invited people sometimes shout “bravo”, and the dancers themselves lose up to three kilograms of weight during the performance? What
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For lovers of ballets in general and Russians in particular, we want to recommend some of the famous Russian ballets that you cannot miss. Classical ballet is an incredible art form that was born in Italy during the mature Renaissance, then moved to France, where it was developed thanks to King Louis XIV. France began
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Circus art in the modern sense came to Russia in the 17th century: wandering foreign performers demonstrated the wonders of tightrope walking, showed ingenious tricks and amused people. In the 18th century, Russian Artists began to associate and form companies. One hundred years later, stationary circuses appeared on the territory of the country, the first
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We will tell you what the Russian new year celebration was like in the 19th century in Russia How many days are the vacations? In Russia, New Year’s holidays last quite a long time, this tradition has existed for a long time. In the 19th century, the most important days of the end of the
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The Valenki or Russian felt boots (high felt boots made of sheep wool) are the warmest winter shoes and an ancient tradition that has a mark on the history of the nation. What are Valenki or Russian felt boots? Valenki are one of the symbols of Russian culture; for several centuries, they have been an
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Do you want to meet the Russian Santa Claus? Let’s go on a trip to Veliky Ustyug! Why is the city so interesting? Veliky Ustyug is an interesting place on the tourist map of Russia. Many travelers visit this ancient city, including foreigners who want to learn more about the history and culture of the
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