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Soviet Arcade Machines And Where To Find Them
Arcades used to be a popular way to pass the time way back in the days. Now, at least in Russia, they are not easy to find since media and internet culture almost monopolised the entertainment sphere. Despite this, many people still remember the soviet arcade machines fondly. For those of you who never encountered them […] More
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City of Chelyabinsk: Severest City With The Severest Men
If there were a list of Russian cities ranked according to the degree of their severity, Chelyabinsk would definitely reign among the others. And it does, without any kind of rating. ‘Chelyabinsk men are so severe that they…’ introduces every episode of a line of the TV show “Nasha Rasha” [Our Russia] and it’s always […] More
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5 Most Popular Slavic YouTubers
Media stars for the new generation, YouTubers today are what TV personalities were just a few years ago. Familiar faces offering us informative, funny or amusing content, YouTubers are ordinary people with extraordinary fame and wealth that comes with it. Today, there thousands of YouTubers filming in every corner of the planet, and Slavic countries […] More
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Exploring Slovenia: Top 5 Things To Do At Lake Bled
Over the years lake Bled has become somewhat of an unofficial symbol for Slovenia. Instantly recognized by many for its picturesque sceneries and the distinguishable church situated on Bled Island, the lake attracts countless tourists from Slavic and non-Slavic countries each year. Whether they hike around its beautiful forest paths, ride on one of the […] More
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Hermitage Secret Service: Agent Meow
Everyone knows about legendary Hermitage, but not everyone heard about its secret inhabitants. There are not only world famous pieces of art, but also more than 60 cats, the coolest Russian cats. They are on duty of law and order. You may be wondering why these fluffy four legged creatures are doing here. The answer […] More
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Sots Art And How It Melts Soviet History With Pop Culture
Totalitarian regimes often use art as means of propaganda, putting strict limits on it’s creators and their phantasy. But such an approach can easily backfire and find it’s opponents in underground art. This is exactly what happened in the 1970’s, when painters came up with an idea to use pop culture motifs against the oppressive […] More
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My life in Russia: America’s authority on Russian architecture
One of the most prominent US specialists in Russian architecture, Professor William Brumfield, dedicated almost 50 years to exploring and documenting Russian architecture and the changes that happened within our country for decades reports RBTH. In this documentary he recalls one of the most difficult times of his life, explains how he managed to illegally […] More
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The Best Waterfalls To Visit On The Balkans
When it comes to outdoor activities on the Balkans our nature has a lot to offer – hiking, camping, paragliding, winter sports and water sports are available all year round. What’s more, locals and tourists looking for some outdoor adventures can choose between traveling through various valleys, cave systems, canyons and mountains. And without making […] More
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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 End 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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