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Photo: explore-istria.comCreepy Tourism: The Scariest Tourist Destinations In Slavic Countries
Slavic countries have a lot of places that will amaze you, scare you and leave you wondering. Some places are architectural masterpieces, and some will send shivers down the spine! 1. Abandoned Soviet Circus, Moldova Some ruins were left after the Communists left their mark in Moldova. This circus is named Chisinau and it was […] More
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The Brutalist Zagreb: Stunning Socialist-Era Architecture In Croatian Capital
You love exploring around, but you’re bored of mainstream tourist locations? Well we have just an ideal topic for you, exploring Communist-era architecture isn’t on the standard bucket list of most Euro tourists. But when you think of it, it is actually quite fun and does provide a glimpse back into the past, just as […] More
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5 Legendary Russian Movies, Get Your Popcorn Ready For A Long Night
Russian culture is much more than what we see on social media. In case you are only into Hollywood blockbusters, these amazing few Russian movies might change your taste. 1. Solaris (1972) A pretty amazing and mind-blowing movie for the 70s period. Solaris is a science-fiction movie that was based on a novel “Solaris” written […] More
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Slavlingo no. 5 [Extra Hard Edition]
As always, we bring you another Slavlingo series, but this time it’s an extra hard(bass) one! Lets see how you will do this time, and if you do very well make sure to brag about it! Scroll below and start your Slavlingo quiz! More
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6 Interesting Events And Festivals To Attend In Macedonia
Macedonia is where many unique events and festivals happen. It might sound strange, but below you’ll see what fun and unique things we organized so far. Everything from cultural events to traditional ones – there is something for everyone. 1. Taksirat Definitely just a plain regular festival. This show event has numerous artists every time […] More
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Slavs That Didn’t Go To Adriatic This Summer Found Relaxation At Home
The heroes of this post decided not to go on holiday to the south, but instead they spend their vacation in their villages and rivers. It turned out sincerely and very positive. Sure, this selection will make you smile. Why go to Egypt, when we have excellent pyramids. Same goes for sea. More
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Karymsky – The Most Active Volcano On The Kamchatka Peninsula Just Erupted
Karymsky (1468) is the most active volcano on the Kamchatka peninsula. Video – with a hat off to the pilot. Karymsky is a symmetrical stratovolcano rising within a 5-km-wide caldera that formed during the early Holocene. Much of the cone is mantled by lava flows less than 200 years old. Historical eruptions have been vulcanian or vulcanian-strombolian with moderate explosive activity and occasional lava flows from the […] More
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Russian Artist Transforms Ruined Rusty Walls Into Jaw-Dropping Art Objects
Don’t you hate those rusty old object in your neighborhood? Well you are not alone, Sofia Maksimova, a Russian artist from Irkutsk didn’t like them too, so she decided to do something about it! As a child, the artist liked to see images in the contours of walls, ceilings and building facades. She imagined mythological giants, […] More
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Highest Recorded Temperature By Slavic Country On Map Of Europe
We are all used to stereotypes how Russia is an eternal kingdom-cold, but here’s the twist, it’s one of the hottest Slavic countries together with some traditionally hot (tempered) South Slavs. The highest officially recorded temperature in the world is 56.7 °C (134.1 °F), which occurred on 10 July 1913 in Furnace Creek, California, USA. Other continents […] More
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Polish Brewery Makes World’s First Vagina Beer From Bacteria Of Two Hot Polish Models
Hey there, are you an avid beer lover? You pride yourself knowing all types of beer, acting all schoolar when you start talking about it? Turns out there is a new kind of beer that emereged in Poland and we’re not so sure how your prettier half will feel about drinking and testing this one. […] More
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Popular Serbian Desserts You Should Try
The most popular Serbian desserts are easy and simple to prepare. Fruits, homemade jam, walnuts, eggs, and sometimes chocolate. Enough reasons to keep reading. 1.Vanilice (Serbian Vanilla Cookies) Soft jam filling, nutty sweetness, bite-size… Yeah, all of these, and much more, are Serbian Vanilla Cookies. Seriously addicting, those cookies are mostly served around the Christmas […] More
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Golden Belarusian Tractor Spotted In Ukraine, Ultimate Farmers Dream
What do mafia guys do when they are successful? They wear a ton of gold on themselves. What to most powerful kings, emperors and rulers do when they are on the top of their might? Surround themselves in golden halls! What do priests do show their divine status? Surround themselves with gold! So what do […] More
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Photographer Travels To Russia And Bumps Up Into Real Life Rasputin
POKROVSKOYE, Russia – “Rasputin? Sure, just a few doors down. He’s in the house with the smoking chimney.” It had been the shakiest of leads, but the women in the little grocery store in Pokrovskoye village had no hesitation when Photographer Amos asked after a relative of Siberia’s most notorious peasant. It was here that […] More
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Few Photos That Prove Slavic Villages Are More Fun To Live In Than The Cities
The heroes of this collection live without looking back at others. Someone will call them cranks and madmen, and someone will smile and put like to their photos! The coolest thing in the countryside is unusual entertainment… More
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When Soviet Socialist Modernism Meets Liberal Capitalism In Belarus
It was the stuff of utopia: a clean white city of blocks and towers and domes. Stars and flags decorate extraordinary works of Socialist Modernist architecture. Monuments to the soldiers who fought for it stand beside murals of the cosmonauts who would carry its legacy into the stars; the perfected Soviet city. Photographer Darmon Richter visited […] More
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Vila Rebar: Exploring The Secret Tunnels Of A Croatian WW2 Fascist Dictator
Few months ago an American photographer Darmon Richter based in the Balkans visited the Croatian capital of Zagreb, where he joined the locals on another adventure. It was just he early April sun, still both cold and warm, when they decided to climb towards turrets of Medvedgrad. The semi-ruined 13th century fortress perches like a […] More
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Tour Guide: The Best Things To Do In Belgrade This Summer
If you’ve ever planned to visit Belgrade, summer is a great season for it because you can experience all the beauty of this place. The city of Belgrade truly has a lot to offer, but the highlights are rich history, delicious food, and perfect nightlife. So, here is the list of the best things you […] More
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Meet Alexandra Ivleva – The Russian “Queen of Welding” Making Stylish Apparel And Sculptures From Metal
Alexandra Ivleva is a welder, artist and metal designer from Russia, more known for her creative pseudonym Weld Queen (Queen of Welding). She surprisingly succeeds in combining femininity, creativity and macho brutality of welding. You can follow her for more of her work over vk page weldqueen. Alexander Ivleva in as she calls it “traditional Russian welding dress” More
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Russian Railroads – Because Of These Beauties It’s Worth Traveling By Train
We all enjoy driving in our own car, on our own terms and just how we like it. While you might enjoy all the comfort of driving to work or somewhere on a trip in your own private space and arrangement, you might be missing out on some things from the public transport. One example as […] More
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Top 5 Serbian Dishes That Go With Rakija
By know, we are pretty sure you all know what Rakia is. A strong Serbian drink that can knock down even the strongest of drinkers. However, if you want to really enjoy this drink in the longer run, you need to know how to drink it and what to eat. Now, since Rakia carries a serious […] More
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Braco the Gazer – Croatian Man Claims He Can Heal You By Looking, Becomes A Viral Hit Among Religious Americans
For some he is a “unique phenomenon, a non-specific placebo effect” and to others he is “the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, the unfulfilled energy of the Sun”. One thing is for sure his name is Josip Grbavac, a “healer” also known “Braco from Srebrnjak”, leaves no one indifferent. The phenomena of his charisma were questioned by all, from […] More
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