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Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Kazan

Posted on January 4, 2023 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we continue our travel around the Orthodox world. This year it is dedicated to our Icons. The story of the Saint Images is very interesting as it always mixes a miracle with difficulties of life, while its contemplation … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Christianity, Christmas, culture, fantasy, folklore, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, religion, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, chiesa ortodossa russa, civilization, cultura russa, folklore, Icone Ortodosse, Kazanskaja Bogia Mat, Orthodox Church, Orthodox Icons, Our Lady if Kazan, Russian culture, Russian Orthodox Church, società | 12 Comments

Russian Dances: Winter

Posted on December 28, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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 →

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, Christmas, culture, fantasy, folklore, fun, God, Lifestyle, Music, New Year, news, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, beauty, Capodanno, civilization, cultura, cultura russa, culture, danza russa, folklore, folklore russo, New Year, Russian culture, Russian Dance, Russian folklore, society | 9 Comments

Soviet Cuisine: Pirogi

Posted on December 21, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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 →

Posted in appetizers, Art, Christmas, Cooking, cuisine, Food, Life, news, pie, recipe, ricetta, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged cake, Capodanno, Capodanno russo, cucina russa, cultura, cultura russa, dolci, lifestyle, pie, pirogi, Russian cuisine, Russian New Year, Soviet cuisine | 2 Comments

Russian Ballets: The Afternoon Of A Faun

Posted on November 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

“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 →

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Soviet Cuisine: Tea Party Cakes II

Posted on November 26, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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 →

Posted in Beauty, children, Christmas, Cooking, cuisine, Food, New Year, news, recipe, ricetta, Uncategorized | Tagged cake, Capodanno russo, cultura, cultura russa, culture, dolci, happiness, Leningradkij cake, lifestyle, Russian cake, Russian New Year, Soviet cuisine, The Russian cuisine, torta, torta russa | 7 Comments

Russian Ballets: The Blue God

Posted on October 29, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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 →

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, culture, fantasy, folklore, History, Lifestyle, Music, news, Samhain, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged art arte, ballets russes, balletto classico, balletto russo, Blue God, cultura, cultura russa, culture, Reynaldo Hahn, Russian ballet, Russian culture, Russian seasons, Seasons russes, Sergei Diaghilev | 6 Comments

Louis XIV Asks Riddles X

Posted on October 26, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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 →

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Russian Ballets: The Firebird

Posted on September 29, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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 →

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Soviet Cuisine: Potato Delights II

Posted on September 25, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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 →

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Soviet Cuisine: Potato Delights

Posted on September 23, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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 →