Surely no stranger work exists in the annals of protest literature than The Master and Margarita. Written during the Soviet crackdown of the 1930s, when Mikhail Bulgakov's works were effectively banned, it wraps its anti-Stalinist message in a … [Read more...] about The Master and Margarita
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Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
The movie tells a story of three provincial girls who come to Moscow in the late 1950s. The main character, Katerina, strives to earn her degree and also works hard at a factory. She house-sits a luxurious apartment for Moscow relatives for awhile, … [Read more...] about Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
Heart of a Dog
This early book from Mikhail Bulgakov, published in 1925, already shows the surreal comic genius that later produced The Master and Margarita, the writer's masterpiece. A kind of Frankenstein parable, Heart of a Dog is the story of a stray dog that … [Read more...] about Heart of a Dog
Peter Nalitch: Lost and Forgotten at Eurovision 2010
Russia’s Peter Nalitch, a 29-year-old composer, musician, and singer, became only 11th at the Eurovision 2010 song contest in Oslo, Norway. Relying more on his song’s musical quality than on visual effects, Peter Nalitch, dressed in a green cardigan … [Read more...] about Peter Nalitch: Lost and Forgotten at Eurovision 2010
Blue Buckets Vs Migalki in Russian Protests
Russian lawmakers undertake measures to restrict protest rallies by Russian drivers following a series of Blue Bucket auto flash mobs. The Blue Bucket movement is opposing the traffic privileges of numerous Russian officials whose cars are equipped … [Read more...] about Blue Buckets Vs Migalki in Russian Protests
Medvedev’s Dogs vs. Putin’s Dog
For many years Putin’s dog, the black Labrador Koni, was the first dog in Russia and a familiar name in international politics. Since last year Russian President Medvedev’s dogs are gaining popularity with Russian mass media and people. Putin’s … [Read more...] about Medvedev’s Dogs vs. Putin’s Dog
Dog Cruelty Is Increasing
This year cruelty to dogs in Russia has reached a disgusting level. In several regions local authorities have cynically slaughtered hundreds of Russian stray dogs breaking the existing laws and arousing mass protests of animal rights activists and … [Read more...] about Dog Cruelty Is Increasing
Dog Jewelry & Dog Fashion
Russian celebrities are not lagging behind Western notabilities when it comes to their beloved dogs. Nowadays some Russian dogs can easily compete with their lady owners in decorating themselves. The world famous brand “Melhor”, which has already … [Read more...] about Dog Jewelry & Dog Fashion
EURASIA 2010 Russian Dog Show
More than 14,000 dogs of 236 breeds were brought to Moscow's Crocus-Expo hall on March 27-28 to take part in the EURASIA 2010 Russian Dog Show. They came from many Russian cities as well as from Europe, America and Australia to compete in the … [Read more...] about EURASIA 2010 Russian Dog Show
Beautiful Borzoi
Borzoi Russian wolfhound is a marvelous Russian dog breed. This beautiful dog can be easily recognized for its long, narrow head and tall, slender body covered in soft and silky, wavy and a little curly coat of white, tan, bronze and gray … [Read more...] about Beautiful Borzoi