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Photo: Pixabay.comTen interesting facts about Ukraine
Every country is unique and has some facts about it known to everybody. Let’s take Russia. Everybody knows it’s the biggest country in the world. Hungary has a unique language that doesn’t belong to any other language group. Poland is […] More
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3 Slavic Folklore Creatures Parents Scare Their Children With
No one likes being called a bad parent, but sometimes parents deserve their kids’ snarky remarks, especially if they’ve been scaring them way too often throughout their childhood years. Moms and dads may think they scare their children with seemingly […] More
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Modern Russia And It’s Fascination With The Mysticism
In modern day Russia people seem to often regard magic with skepticism. Witchery and superstitions are seen as the folly of the old times. But is it really all in the past and does it truly have no influence on […] More
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TasteAtlas: 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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. […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] More
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