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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
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
Russian Ballets: The Afternoon Of A Faun
“The Afternoon of a Faun” (1912) based on the music by Claude Debussy was a successful short ballet performed in the frames of “the Russian Seasons” in Paris. This short, light flirting dancing impromptu staging in the Ancient Greece environment … Continue reading
Soviet Cuisine: Tea Party Cakes II
Esteemed Readers, “Leningr’adskij” is another sweet hit of all the times for any Soviet celebration, especially for the New Year’s Eve. It is not an easy cake but it is worth of trying. The result will be extremely delicious & … Continue reading
Russian Ballets: The Blue God
Esteemed Readers, today I would like to present you another short Oriental stylized ballet from Diaghilev’s Russian Seasons (1909 -1929) which was not appreciated by the audience of that time. In fact, it is a real treasure with rich decorations … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles X
Esteemed Readers, here is a new riddle very suitable for coming Halloween/Samhain time. Try to guess what object it might be. Good luck! “I was born & grown in the forest. Then I came to the house & gathered the … Continue reading
Russian Ballets: The Firebird
The Firebird (1910) is a short ballet composed by Igor Stravinskij. It is another gem performed during Diaghilev’s Russian Seasons (1909 -1929). The libretto is based on our traditional fairy-tales where the Firebird, (Phoenix for other cultures) is a a … Continue reading
Soviet Cuisine: Potato Delights II
Potatoes & mushrooms is an old classic combination that always gives a great delicious result. Recipes based on these two ingredients are very ancient in the Russian cuisine. There are infinite ideas & ways of cooking. Here are two traditional … Continue reading
Soviet Cuisine: Potato Delights
Alike the Turkish delights that are a proud symbol of certain cuisines of the Middle East & the Maghreb, potato delight are a fundamental proud part of the Russian cuisine. Strangely enough, a root crop from far hated America has … Continue reading