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Yugoslavia dishes / Photo: TasteAtlast screenshotTasteAtlas: Find Your Favorite Slavic Recipes By Country, Babushkas Heaven
Slavs are one of those people that enjoy food more than any other culture in our little world. Why do we say that? Because some of the major death causes in Slavic countries are related to food consumption, i.e. we love to eat a good roasted pork or lamb even if your life depends on […] More
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5 Awesome Bulgarian Casseroles You Need To Try
Throughout the centuries Bulgarian cuisine has been heavily influenced by numerous cultures, especially during the Ottoman domination. Nowadays Bulgarians have a vast variety of national dishes – from appetizers to desserts – which draw tourists from Slavic and non-Slavic countries alike with their soulful deliciousness and palatable authenticity. Here are five awesome Bulgarian casseroles, which […] More
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What Were The Signs Of The Enemy Spies That KGB Identified?
During USSR times, the country had been constantly under the scrutiny of foreign intelligence agencies and their embedded illegal agents. KGB officers had to identify them. But how to find out who they are? Turns out there were clear instructions and recommendations. Documents What is the most important for the spy to have when coming […] More
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Pre-War City Of Lublin And Its Polish Rural Vicinities By Edward Hartwig
Photographer who had a strong influence on the development of Polish photography in the sixties and seventies. Born on the 6th of September 1909 in Moscow and died on the 28th of October 2003 in Warsaw. His style was formed under the influence of Jan Bułhak’s work. Hartwig proved himself to be a master of portraying morning fogs […] More
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ARTPLAY: Best Cafes Where To Satisfy Your Food Cravings In Moscow
ARTPLAY is a creative cluster in Moscow, near Kurskaya railway station. On it’s territory you can find many designer studios, exhibition spaces, shops and even a couple of universities like British Higher School of Design and Moscow Film School. It is loved by locals mostly for the artsy atmosphere and multiple points of interest. One of […] More
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Russian Creative Clusters – Abandoned Factories That Became Home For Modern Art
The practice of creating exhibition spaces in industrial buildings is rather common in many countries. At some point this has also become popular in Russian cities. What distinguishes this country from the rest is the form that this practice took. In Russia this kind of spaces occupy not one building but several of them, sometimes […] More
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This Museum In Croatia Immortalizes Broken Hearts
Ever had your heart broken? You’re not the only one. But there is a way to rid yourself of all those personal belongings that remind you of your ex-partner without throwing them in the trash – just donate them to the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia. They will accept anything – from engagement […] More
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Top Slavic Stews – To Warm Your Heart And Soul During Autumn
Fall is here and for Slavs this doesn’t mean drinking pumpkin spiced latte or making sweet potato tacos. On the contrary, it means an abundance of soulful, hearty and delicious real food. As such, it should come to no surprise that we, Slavs, have a plethora of authentic recipes for fall stews, which babushkas have […] More
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The Fastest Growing YouTube Channels In Ukraine
Nowadays, there is no so much hustle around television anymore, and reason to that is YouTube. Viewers prefer searching for entertaining content on the Internet without having to wait for program to start or advertisements to pass. With YouTube becoming a huge industry, there are lots of influencers to choose from. And Ukrainian video blogging […] More
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Rostov And Odessa: Chicago’s Criminal Siblings In Former Soviet Union
Why Rostov on Don is called – Papa (Daddy)? Historically, this city is one of the most criminal places in Russia. Odessa never legged. These two cities gave birth to the most notorious criminals in all Russian empire and then USSR. There were all kind of crimes that police had to deal with. But the […] More
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Medieval Tour: Top 5 Castles In Bulgaria You Need To Visit
Ever since it was established on the Balkan Peninsula in the year of 681 Bulgaria has withstood foreign domination, invasions, uprisings and countless wars. And yet a great number of historical landmarks have managed to survive throughout the years, including medieval fortresses and other ancient façades. If you ever want to explore some of this […] More
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Pickled Apples And Other Russian Recipes That Most Foreigners Will Find Unbelievable
Hearty, palatable and conventional – that’s what Russian cuisine feels like to most Slavs. Or does it? Blini, beef Stroganoff and pelmeni will make you drool over your babushka’s kitchen table, but not everything is exactly as mouth-watering as a carefully selected Pinterest board with Russian foods. Don’t believe me? Here are just some of […] More
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Top Pubs In Prague – Places Where You Need To Enjoy Some Czech Beer
After choosing the best hotel to stay in Prague, you definitely have to choose the best place to enjoy the best beer ever! It’s not a secret that Czech beer is on top. Thousands of people come to this medieval city to enjoy its unique architecture and the tastiest beer they’ve ever tried. Prague’s pubs […] More
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Veelas – What Exactly Are The Slavic Seductresses From Harry Potter?
Any true Potterhead, be it Slav or not, remembers Veelas. You know, the Eastern European creatures capable of charming every single male being around them to the point of driving the wretched guy into sheer madness. They nearly made Harry jump to his death, after all. And let’s not forget the woeful effects they had […] More
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Ukrainian Artist Dinara Kasko Continues To Push The Boundaries Of Pastry Design
We first featured the incredible edibles of pastry chef Dinara Kasko in 2016. The culinary artist from Ukraine has amassed a huge online following for her innovative cake designs and moulds. Although Dinara graduated from Kharkov University Architecture School, she found her true passion was pastry. However, she now uses her background in architectural design to create […] More
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Bukhanka DIY: Turn Rusty Old Vehicle Into a Van Of Your Dreams
Ever heard of the ‘Bukhanka’ – yes it is a van that Russians humorously refer to as ‘a loaf of bread’, thanks to its pudgy bread-like appearance. Turns out few bored guys from the YouTube channel ‘iling Show’ wanted something a little more menacing, something less bread-like but more damn-this-is-awesome-like. Behold it is in its […] More
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Medieval Tour: Awesome Castles In Belarus That You Must Visit
With a long and vivid history dating back to the distant 9th century it should come to no surprise that Belarus has plenty to offer when it comes to cultural sites and architectural landmarks that bear crucial historical significance. Each year cathedrals, fortresses and castles on Belarusian territory draw tourists from near and far with […] More
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Best ‘USSR Comedies’ You Should Watch
The cinema of the Soviet Union, not to be confused with “cinema of Russia” despite films in the Russian language being predominant in the body of work so described, includes films produced by the constituent republics of the Soviet Union reflecting elements of their pre-Soviet culture, language and history, albeit they were all regulated by the central government in Moscow. […] More
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Incredible Gallery Of Slavic Tattoo Art And Folk Patterns by Polish Artists
Growing up in modern times made many young people notice how neglected and underrepresented Slavic culture is in world-wide news media outlets, PC games and even Hollywood movies. With people seeing this trend more and more, there is more of us interested in our roots and our culture that many don’t talk about too much. […] More
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Serbian Man Had Enough Of Police Arresting Him, Steals Their Car And Live Streams On Facebook
A man from Borca, S.Z., shocked the public when he made a live broadcast on his Facebook, entering the police car, and then driving around and having fun reports Blic.rs. “You’ve arrested me enough times. Now we will see how this is going”. He was cheered on by the audience on his Facebook live stream during […] More
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Best Theme Bars Of Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, also known as the unofficial cultural capital of Russia, can show off not only it’s galleries and architectural wonders. Another notable thing there are it’s bars. One punk band “Leningrad” once wrote a song called “V Pitere – pit’” (“In St. Petersburg – to drink”) and many Russians happily agree. Here are some […] More
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