Slavic Culture and History bring us many facts you should learn about!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Croatia, as well as many other countries, is rich with non written treasures such as tales, wisdoms and various narratives that were transferred from one generation to another. Back in the day, those stories were used in a manner of discipline, and were about teaching children various life wisdoms and advices. Mostly told by grandmas […] More
The Orden of Courage (in Russian: Орден Мужества, Orden Muzhestva) is a state decoration of the Russia Federation which recognizes selfless acts of courage and valor of the Russian citizens and foreign nationals. Since the establishment of the Order on March 2, 1994, about 90.000 people became recipients of that particular decoration, many of them […] More
Folk embroidery is one of the most distinctive demonstrations of talent the Slovak nation was endowed with. It was predominantly a matter of women, in which they put their craving for beauty or inspiration from their surroundings. It developed from plain technique of connecting seams on domestic canvas since the very beginning of clothing history. […] More
Frederic Chopin – is the most outstanding Polish composer and pianist. There are several interesting facts about him. For the first time, the pianist played at a concert at 7 years old, at 12 for a virtuoso game he was called a “Warsaw’s miracle”. Despite the fact that Frederic Chopin spent most of his life […] More
Here are some interesting and fun things about Russia you might hear for the first time… The beer was considered an alcoholic drink in 2011, not before that. The Russian president of 2011, Dimitry Medvedev put his signature on the law that says beer is an alcoholic drink, and with this came limitations on where […] More
Momo Kapor Momo Kapor is one of the most popular Serbian writers, who easily attracted the attention of the public by writing his constant reflections on the reality of the current time – he truly and vividly described Belgrade and its spirit. Kapor lost his mother very early, in very stressful circumstances – Dobrica Cosic, […] More
Many tourists from Ukraine and other countries of the post-Soviet space believe that they know about the traditions and lifestyle of the Poles all for the reason that mostly Slavs inhabit Poland. And what, they say, is the difference between Ukrainians and Poles – they are almost the same people. But this is far from […] More
When you think about fabulous warriors, you perhaps keep in mind fighters from Greece or Roman Empire. However, the history of the Slavic countries is full of incredibly brave and fascinating men whose bravery influenced their times. Some of them literally changed the history of the world. Jan Žižka He was a Czech general, a […] More
Golden embroidery is a very specific type of embroidery achieved with golden thread. There are two sorts of golden thread: yellow and white gold. Golden embroidery in Croatia became very popular during 19th century, specifically in the region of Slavonia, and it was a token of prestige and wealth, embodied on dresses and shirts. Before it […] More
Oh, art! What would be life without art? Although the history of Poland is quite complicated, the history of Polish art is very rich and fascinating. For centuries polish land was a homeland of many incredibly talented painters. Some of them reached the worldwide fame and became the icons of art. Here is a short […] More
For centuries the Slavic kings were a strong opposition or a painful lesson to the enemies. Some of them were able to rule their countries with unexpected results. Their fame and powerful life made them immortal in memory of their nations. Casimir III the Great (1310 – 1370) He reigned as the King of Poland […] More
Every country tends to have a long and colorful history with their own lottery. Lotteries of different kinds and extends have existed since before the ancient Romans, and have taken many different forms, some of which are instantly recognizable today, such as Spain’s El Gordo or the UK’s National Lottery. Poland has its own interesting […] More
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