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Happy Mom, Happy Family: Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish
Modern mothers have a hard time. From childhood, we were taught that from the moment a child is born, he becomes the center of the family and the whole...
From Vodka to Balalaika: Russian Words That Traveled the World
We are all long accustomed to foreign words in Russian speech. They have filled our lexicon, and we can no longer imagine...
Velvet Revolution: The Comeback of Russian Style
Russian style is back in vogue! Ever since the USSR era, elements of Russian folk clothing have been conquering world catwalks: ushanka hats, valenki, and kokoshniks.
Russian Music in Netflix and Disney Films: How It Made Its Way to Global Screens
Not everyone knows what music plays in films and TV shows. Meanwhile, you can easily hear there...
Back to the '90s: Why Nostalgia Is Everywhere
We're wearing clothes from the 90s again and listening to music from that era. But why? It's not just the stars from 30 years ago experiencing a new...
Poetry and the Beauty of Autumn: Russian Verses for Children
Autumn is the perfect time to contemplate nature and reflect on life. And, of course, to read poems by Russian poets. No matter how gray it may seem to us…
What Is the Apple Feast of the Saviour? History and Traditions of the Holiday
There are many Orthodox holidays. Almost every day, a saint's day or other significant dates are celebrated. And you've probably heard the name of one such...
Back to School: How to Prepare Your Child for School
Summer always flies by too quickly. And very soon, children will be going back to school. And some will be going for the first time…
Have You Seen Those Perfect “Beige Moms”?
Have you seen those perfect «beige moms»? Their kids always wear light-colored clothes and never get dirty. And all of them…
Why the Whole World Fell in Love with "Hedgehog in the Fog"
In 2003, at the International Animation Festival in Tokyo, «Hedgehog in the Fog» was recognized as the best animated film. The best in history. And...