Category Archives: Society
La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today
Esteemed Readers, 1635 has already begun, so there are more hope for a misty peace in our exhausting Thiry Years’ War (1618-1648). Battles are more furious, negotiations are hotter while the life goes on & our La Gazette adds more … Continue reading
Russian Dance: Summer
Esteemed Readers, this is another Russian dance performed by our famour Igor Moiseev’s Dance Group. Enjoy the performance!🎉🎉🎉 Maria KethuProfumo
Louis XIV Asks New Riddles I
Esteemed Readers, this year we return to our historical background & guess riddles from a French book of 1716. Good luck! 😊 Hint: the first riddle is dedicated to a well-known & widely used field plant. “In the field & … Continue reading
Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XXII
Esteemed Readers, winds, wine & Southern seas are crucial points of a new turn of our voyage. We are somewhere there but not exactly in the place we must be. Prepare for new adventures near mysterious the Terra Australis (don’t … Continue reading
Russian Dances: Winter
Esteemed Readers, we have had a wonderful ballet season, so I would like to suggest you to continue our acquaintance with the Russian dance. Why not to begin it right before the New Year?😁🎄🥂 For the festive mood I present … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks a Christmas Riddle XII
Esteemed Readers, here is the last riddle of the year. It is dedicated to Christmas, New Year & all our hopes for a better life: “A road is covered with little sparkling beads”. REPLY to the Riddle posted on November … Continue reading
Soviet Cuisine: Pirogi
Esteemed Readers, our New Year quest has been almost fulfilled. We miss only the pirogi, traditional Russian pies with various fillings. Here are some ideas to add the authentic taste to your feast. Pigori Ingredients: Dough: wheat flour – 1 … Continue reading
Sergio Cammariere: Natale in Campagna
Esteemed Readers, I present you a piano Christmas piece “Natale in Campagna/Christmas in the country” by our Cyrano that ends our musical year with Sergio Cammariere. No matter its sadness, I hope that it will add some joyful atmosphere to … Continue reading