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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On the western bank of the Volga River is one of the most famous and largest cities in southern Russia. Throughout its existence, the city of Volgograd has changed its name and appearance many times. About the City of Volgograd It was called Tsaritsyn in imperial times, from a military town turned into a major
The city of Moscow offer to visitors thousands of tourist attractions of great value, but as is the case with any big city, some place is always highlighted more than others, for its beauty or for its history and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow is one of them. The cathedral attracts thousands
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Kolomna is an ancient city in the Moscow region, located 100 kilometers from the center of the capital. The city was built on a bend at the confluence of the Moskva River with the Oka River, in the past it has been one of the many strategic defensive points of the great capital. A city
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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Just 130 and a half years ago, one of the masterpieces of Russia and humanity was inaugurated, the Trans-Siberian railway or the longest train route up to that time until today. Trans-Siberian railway Red on the map indicates the Trans-Siberian railway (historical route) Green – the Baikal-Amur main line Blue – the northern route Black
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City of Sochi, to enjoy from the sea and the beach to the snowy slopes at the peak of the high mountains. About the city of Sochi? Sochi is a tourist town, located on the Black Sea coast in a tourist area that stretches along 145 km of coastline, from the village of Magri to
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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