Tag Archives: folklore

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 →

Posted in Cooking, cuisine, culture, Food, Lifestyle, New Year, news, pie, potatoes, recipe, ricetta, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged Capodanno russo, cibo, Cooking, cucina russa, cucina sovietica, cuisine, cultura russa, culture, folklore, Food, lifestyle, New Year, patate, pie, potato dish, potatoes, Russian cuisine, Russian culture, Russian New Year, Shepherd's pie, società, society, Soviet cuisine | 10 Comments

Russian Ballets: The Polovtsian Dances

Posted on August 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

“The Russian Seasons” (1909-1929) arranged by Sergej Diaghilev (1872 -1929) in Paris contained plenty of Russian ballet’s gems. We mean not only full ballets. There were so-called one-act performances that might challenge our famous dancing masterpieces. “The Polovtsian Dances”, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, culture, folklore, History, Music, news, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged Alexander Borodin, balletto classico, balletto russo, beauty, civilization, cultura, cultura russa, culture, folklore, Polovtsian Dances, Prince Igor opera, Russian ballet, Russian culture, Sergej Diaghilev, società, society, The Russian Seasons | 8 Comments

Soviet Cuisine: Roasted Poultry

Posted on August 22, 2022 by kethuprofumo

It is difficult to imagine the Russian New Year without a roasted duck. It is alike a traditional Christmas turkey & definitely it is cooked with sour apples. This dish has a long story not certain at least for me: … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, cuisine, culture, family, Food, Lifestyle, New Year, news, ricetta, roasted chicken, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Capodanno russo, Cooking, cucina russa, folklore, Food, lifestyle, oca con pomi, pollo piatti, poultry, recipe, ricetta, Russian cuisine, Russian New Year, società, society, Soviet cuisine | 4 Comments

Voyage de Siam par L’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVII

Posted on July 11, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, prepare to disembark! Take only necessary things as it won’t take us long to stay at the Cape of Capricorn. No spirits are allowed! In fact, there is plenty of wine in cosy Dutch pavilions. Be careful! … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: The Magic Mirror 1903

Posted on June 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, first of all, I would like to apologize for my delays with posting. New live environment needs time. I will do my best to be more precise from a new month. 😊 Today I would like to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, ballet, Beauty, culture, fantasy, folklore, History, humour, Life, Lifestyle, Literature, Music, mythology, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, balletto classico, balletto russo, beauty, classic ballet, cultura, cultura russa, folklore, literature, Marius Petipa, Russian ballet, società, society, The Magic Mirror | 10 Comments

Soviet Cuisine: Fish

Posted on June 25, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, fish specialities have been welcomed at Russian feasts from the time immemorial, so these recipes certainly belong to solemn tzars’ banquets. Certainly, you can exchange fishes according to your preference & the region. Starred Sturgeon With Tomatoes & … Continue reading →

Posted in cuisine, culture, folklore, Food, Life, Lifestyle, news, recipe, ricetta, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged beluga, Capodanno russo, civilization, cucina russa, cultura, cultura russa, culture, fish dish, folklore, life, lifestyle, Russian cuisine, Russian culture, Russian New Year, società, society, Soviet cuisine, tzar cuisine, tzar meal | 5 Comments

Sergio Cammariere: La Rotta degli Alisei

Posted on June 19, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the Midsummer time is coming so I hope that this romantic & touching video by our Cyrano will create a wonderful atmosphere for you. Memories & hope are our magical weapons to pass any trouble! Happy Midsummer … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 10, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, hurrah! Get prepared! We are mooring to the Cape! We will spend a couple of days there, so take only necessary luggage. Vive le Roy! Aboard the Oiseau, 28 May 1685 “…We are pleased: the wind is strong, … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles V

Posted on May 27, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, after the substantial fish dishes it’s time for a new riddle. It is short but makes ponder. Its stylistics means a classical rhetorical question so popular in the Russian outlook. “Who guards the house?” REPLY to the Riddle … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, fantasy, Fashion, folklore, fun, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, Riddles, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, cultura, cultura russa, culture, enigme russe, enigme storiche, folklore, France, Francia, historical riddles, history, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Riddles, Russian culture, Russian riddles, società, society, storia, the Sun King | 8 Comments

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

Posted on May 9, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, good tidings! The Cape of Good Hope is approaching! Soon we will enjoy comfortable Dutch huts, wonderful meat dishes & vegetables! The sea is favourable. Let fair wind be with us! Aboard the Oiseau, 23 May 1685 “…Studying … Continue reading →