Tag Archives: cultura

Soviet Movie Café: War Dramas VII

Posted on July 30, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Speaking of war TV’series, I would like to pay your dearest attention, Esteemed Readers, to “Version Omega” made by an Estonian film director Antonis-Janis Voazos in 1975. Movies about the Soviet intelligence service form a special branch of the genre. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, cinema, culture, family, fantasy, History, Life, Lifestyle, movie, news, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, cinema, cinema sovietica, civilization, cultura, cultura russa, culture, film sovietici, filmi sovietici, history, intelligence service, Russian culture, society, Soviet culture, Soviet movie, the Soviet Union, Unione Sovietica, Version Omega | 15 Comments

Louis XIV Asks Riddles VII

Posted on July 25, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I have discovered for you this timeless riddle. It is urgent in any epoch, any year, any moment. Let my words be a good hint for you. Besides, we experience this riddle constantly & we cannot help it … Continue reading →

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Milorad Pavic: Last Love in Constantinople

Posted on July 20, 2021 by kethuprofumo

When a romantic novel is meant, as a rule, we imagine a love story with a certain happy end. And what about a novel with a romantic separation? Here is the one written by the genius of Milorad Pavic. It … Continue reading →

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François Couperin: Concert Royal N.3

Posted on July 17, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, speaking of François Couperin, I would like to continue to present you his charming concerts that sound like drops of fresh cool water in a period of unbearable summer heat. This time we are listening to his magnificent … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Astronauta

Posted on July 12, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I’m glad to present you this old vintage music piece by young Vinicius de Moraes. “O Astronauta” (1962) is a wonderful summer composition telling about searching of love. Enjoy it! Maria KethuProfumo

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, bossa nova, culture, François Couperin, fun, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Music, news, Society, Toquinho, Uncategorized, Vinicius de Moraes | Tagged art, arte, beauty, bossa nova, Brasile, Brazile, Brazilian culture, Brazilian jazz, Brazilian music, civilization, cultura, cultura brasileira, cultura brasiliana, culture, folklore, François Couperin, happiness, life, lifestyle, musica brasileira, musica brasiliana, società, society, Tom Jobim, Toquinho, Vinicius de Moraes, XXI century | 5 Comments

Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 V

Posted on July 8, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, heat menaces our voyage. Unfortunately, there are neither fridges nor ice on board. Keep calm & be brave! The good news is there are plenty of flying fishes around. Aboard the Oiseau, 25 March 1685 “…We have finally … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint John of Shanghai & San Francisco

Posted on July 4, 2021 by kethuprofumo

John of Shanghai & San Francisco (1896-1966) is a very unusual Russian Orthodox Saint of our times. He was a pastor, a spiritual father, a healer & even possessed a gift of foreseeing. He belongs to the family of the … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1633: Historical News Today

Posted on July 1, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, at last the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) news has arrived! A good thing is that there is more & more information moving Europe to the universal peace & a new renaissance. Frankfurt, 9th June, 1633: “On the 5th … Continue reading →

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Soviet Movie Café: War Dramas VI

Posted on June 28, 2021 by kethuprofumo

The war movie “The Alive & The Dead” (1964) directed by Alexander Stolper tells about first years of the Second World War (the Great Patriotic War for Russia)which were very unsuccessful: too many solders perished & too many battles were … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, culture, friendship. life, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, movie, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, cinema sovietico, civilization, cultura, cultura sovietica, culture, film sovietici, history, Russian culture, Second World War, Seconda Guerra Mondiale, società, society, Soviet cinema, Soviet movie, Soviet Union, storia, The Alive and the Dead, Unione Sovietica, War movie | 3 Comments

Louis XIV Asks Riddles VI

Posted on June 24, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is a small mysterious historical riddle. Secrets & the wish to open them will serve you a hint in this Summer Solstice enigma time. Good luck! “Although my body is small, there is no need to show … Continue reading →