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Traveling Eastern Europe: A non-official Slav`s road etiquette
Besides the traffic rules, in Slavic countries there is a secret etiquette of driving. Every experienced driver knows what the signs and gestures of the other driver mean. However, a novice about such a code of good tones, unfortunately, can`t learn these rules when getting hishers driving license and may find himself in confusing situation. […] More
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Strange Life And Even Stranger Death Of Nikolai Gogol
Nikolai Gogol is a famous writer who opened the door to the arcane sides of Russian and Ukrainian culture. Many know his dark and grotesque tales such as “The Nose”, “Viy”, “Dead Souls”. The subject and style of his work made him popular even among foreigners, and many compare him to another master of eerie […] More
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Winged Creatures Of Slavic Folk Tales
Slavic mythology is full of various fascinating creatures from mermaids to flying serpents. Many different animals have had supernatural powers attributes to them and so did birds. Russian folklore is rich with tales about enticing and dangerous winged creatures who thrive in fairytales, legends and visual art even nowadays. The most famous of them are […] More
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Kiev`s Best Murals – Practical Art Covering The Ugly Facades And Lifting Up The City
Murals for Kiev is not just painting on a large scale, or legalized graffiti. They have a real practical application. Now it is more a way to cover the ugly facades of houses that did not fit into the Kiev urban architectural style or the way to decorate the buildings of the times of the […] More
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Croatian game ‘SCUM’ becomes a “big biznis” success, almost 1 milion sold
Enough about Fortnite, there is a new Slav-made game, straight out of Croatia. The name of the game is ‘scum’, if you ask why, it is because in it you’re a renegade prisoner and do your best to survive in a battle-royale survival style game. SCUM first took Fortnite by the number of reviews on […] More
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Exploring Prague: Best Hotels For Your Money When Staying In This Gothic City
Experienced travellers know that a well chosen hotel can sometimes save the whole journey, or at least enhance the impressions. When it comes to historical cities, it is especially important to choose a right place to stay. In this case, the historical part of the city will always be the best choice. Let’s see, basing […] More
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Who Was Called “Babka” Among Ancient Rus?
When we hear the word “babka”, we usually refer it to the elderly woman over 70 years old. To be honest, this very word doesn’t sound respectfully comparing, for example, with “babushka”, which is far more warmer. But the truth is that the age criteria and our own perception of growing old has changed a […] More
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Artist Imagines What Russian Skies Would Look If They Were In 8-Bit
A Russian artist turns typical Russian landscapes into 8-bit art. Here are some of their works. He calls the project “8-bit Skies” over Russia. “The broken pixel” (vk.com/pxirl) decided to fantasize a bit, and this is what happened: More
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Stalin’s Seven Sisters – Mystical City’s Legends About Seven USSR Skyscrapers
There are a lot of mystical stories and city’s legends about Stalin’s seven Skyscrapers which are also called Stalins Seven Sisters. These legendary buildings were built in the 1950s under the influence of the American skyscrapers boom of the 1910s-1930s. They can truly be called masterpieces of monumental Stalinist architecture and a living memory of […] More
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Top 7 Slavic MMA Fighters
UFC comes to Russia! For the first time in the history of UFC it will take place in Russia on 15th September.For those who is not aware of what UFS is: it’s the most influential and prestigious promotion in MMA (mixed martial arts) industry. Regarding to this upcoming event we’d like to present top 7 […] More
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5 Fun Things To Do In Slovenia For An Otherworldly Experience
If you’re sick and tired of only doing the same old touristy stuff, think about visiting Slovenia. With its fairytale landscapes, Alpine mountaintops, countless lakes and gorgeous valleys this Slavic country is an absolute jewel, whether you’re traveling solo or not. Slovenia is the perfect destination when it comes to escapism – ideal for adventure […] More
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[POLL] What Would Slavs Rather…?
Y’all know about a game of “Would you rather?”, so lets take it to another level by going Slav! With this poll we will see how the collective Slav Hive mind thinks, what are some of the most common preferences of us all. Now this is just another for fun poll so don’t take it […] More
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History Of Škoda: Long Time Ago Václav Klement Received a Rude Reply From a German Bicycle Company, Then He Started His Own Today Known As Škoda
In 1894, 26-year-old Václav Klement, who was a bookseller in Mladá Boleslav, Kingdom of Bohemia (today’s Czech Republic, then part of Austria-Hungary), was unable to obtain spare parts to repair his German bicycle reports one Facebook page. Klement returned his bicycle to the manufacturers, Seidel and Naumann, with a letter, in Czech, asking them to […] More
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Abandoned Hotel Amanauz: Brutalist Monument To Dreams And Hopes
Construction began in 1980s but was never completed. The hotel counts 480 rooms and a cinema hall for 630 people. This Soviet hulk is located at the foot of the Caucasian mountains in the village of Dombai. Futuristic building of the 80-ies resembles bee honeycombs, which will never be populated. It was supposed to be a boarding […] More
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Top 5 Things You Can Cure With Rakia
You know how everyone laughs when they hear Slavs praising rakia or rakija as the wondrous drink which can solve all problems? Well, there is some truth to that – at least when it comes to illnesses. There are many things you can cure with rakia – bad mood being one of them. But there’s […] More
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Cyberslav – New Action Cartoon Featuring Cyberpunk and Slavs
Wanna see something fun, different and new? Here is a trailer video of an action animation, showing a kitsch futuristic version of medieval Russia (hopefully later will include other Slavic countries too). Produced by a previously unknown Evil Pirate Studio, the short video shows a Slavic-looking walled town with neon holograms and traditional Eastern architecture. […] More
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Creepy “Hunger Stones” With A Deadly Message Discovered In Czech Republic
The record-breaking droughts of summer 2018 were devastating to countless Slavs spread across different parts of Europe. Heat waves struck not only harvests and wildlife, but also numerous river beds to such an extent that many countries reported new records of extremely low water levels. As if the consequences of these extremities weren’t scary enough, […] More
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Best Summer Activities In Russian Mountain Resort Krasnaya Polyana
Let’s dispel common myth that mountains are cool to visit mainly in winter! What if we say, that choosing Krasnaya Polyana for your rest in summer gives you an opportunity to combine your stay in endless greenery with lying on the shores of the Black Sea? And not just a greenery, but mountains covered with natural […] More
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6 Show Stopping Vodka Desserts You Need To Try
If you thought cooking with vodka starts and ends with your babushka’s vodka-tomato sauce, you’re in for a treat! There’s nothing better than sharing a homecooked meal with family and friends over a shot of vodka… apart from sneakily using this worldwide popular beverage inside the actual food. And when it comes to cooking with vodka […] More
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Best Places To Visit In Ukraine
Ukraine is truly a wonderful place with scenic beauties that can amaze everyone. The people are extremely generous and welcome visitors with utmost warmth. The country is a land wonder and filled with places that is must see for everyone. It is rapidly growing to be the most sought after travel destination for people from […] More
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Someone In Bosnia Is Selling A Old ‘YUGO 45’ Car, He Camouflaged It As A Spacecraft
Someone in Bosnia and Herzegovina has just released a very unique ad to sell his car. He camouflaged the good old Yugo 45 and released it on the Bosnian olx.ba auction website. We are positive this Yugo space warrior will find a new owner pretty soon. One of the reasons why it will be sold quickly […] More
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