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BORIS BURDA: New York’s mysterious phenomenon
Alexander Genis, in his book «The American Alphabet», called THIS a phenomenon that weaves together space, time, and money. In New York City, there are now roughly 13,000 of these phenomena. So what is THIS?
GREAT FRENCH MORALISTS: Jean de La Bruyère is a connoisseur of human character
La Bruyère wrote only one book, but it earned him worldwide fame. The book «Characters» continues its triumphal procession even today: it is translated and published, read and quoted, and La Bruyère himself rightfully belongs among the great French moralists
BERTA RAPOPORT: one of the first female captains in the world
Berta Rapoport was one of the first female captains in the world, becoming an iconic figure in the history of seafaring. Her career and life are examples not only of professionalism and skill but also of unbending will and courage
I RETURNED TO UKRAINE: why a Kyiv-based consultant chose to return home
Ukraine — is not about territories, it is about people. Therefore, every Ukrainian who has returned to the country gives us back our faith in it. Their way home was neither quick nor easy. Huxley publishes stories of heroes who left and returned, as well as those who do not plan to return to Ukraine
Why Ukrainian cities were not shown in Soviet movies
The urban theme in Soviet Ukrainian cinema, as it turns out, was tacitly under a ban in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. So much so that to this day, Ukrainian cities are not represented on the world cinematographic map, continuing to remain, in most cases, just nameless locations for various subjects
«My task is to make the viewer want to examine and discover new layers of meaning», — Hanna Uvarova, a visual artist from Kyiv
«The Muse, that is, the source of inspiration for me, is the magic of the perfection of the Universe, nature, and harmony. My inspiration comes from the boundless beauty of nature and the emotions it evokes. I strive to convey the essence of flora in a modern style. To do this, I use a complex multi-layered technique to give the depth and uniqueness of the work», — says Uvarova
SCIENTISTS DISPROVE 5 MYTHS ABOUT GOSSIPING
A study by American scientists significantly expands our understanding of the habits and motivations behind gossip. The experiment’s results not only refute several common myths but also reveal the underlying psychological and social factors that influence this behavioral tendency
OH, LOVE: Pedro I the Just and Inês de Castro, a girl of the wrong circle
The tragic love story of Pedro I, heir to the Portuguese throne, and his beloved Inês de Castro. This legend remains one of the most romantic and tragic in Portuguese history and culture, symbolizing eternal and sacrificial love
GREAT FRENCH MORALISTS: Blaise Pascal is the «French Leonardo» and author of epiphanies
This summer is precisely 400 years since the birth of Blaise Pascal (1623–1662), one of the universal geniuses of mankind
MARK TWAIN in ODESA: a story of love and literary fame
Mark Twain was impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit of Odesa. This city revealed an American soul. «Coming ashore, I stepped on the sidewalks of Odesa and, for the first time after a long break, finally felt at home… Wherever you look: to the right, to the left — everywhere in front of us America!» — sincerely admired Mark Twain
100-YEAR-OLD MICKEY MOUSE: Lessons learned in time of war
The life of Walt Disney is an example of the realization of a big dream in the face of turmoil. He did not break down but convinced himself and others that one should believe in the best, no matter how upset one’s heart is
READER REVIEW: «WONDER BOYS», MICHAEL CHABON
I would with a pure heart recommend this book to everyone. It is clever, fun, interesting, but far from superficial. A unique combination, isn’t it?