Pushkin's Chops: A study on the facial hair of Russian literature
Chops
- Nikolai Karamzin (1766-1826)
- Ivan Krylov (1769-1844)
- Aleksandr Pushkin (1799-1837)
Mustaches
- Mikhail Lermontov (1814-1841)
- Nikolai Gogol’ (1809-1852)
- Maksim Gor’kii (1868-1936)
- Andrei Bely (1880-1934)
Beards
- Lev…
Today, May 9, Russia celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany, while remembering those who died in order to achieve it. Victory Day (День Победы Den Pobedy) is by far one of the biggest Russian holidays. It commemorates those who died in WWII (we call “The Great Patriotic War”) and pays tribute to survivors and veterans. The Soviet Union lost more soldiers and civilians during the war than any other country. With 30 million dead (THIRTY MILLION), cities in ruins, its economy wrecked, the day the war ended has a special meaning for Russia. This is the most sacred public holiday.
Мы не должны забывать, какой ценой была достигнута наша победа, какой ценой был сохранен мир.
(Source: janejuly, via bitchitoldyouigottaste)
Another creation for Crafty Feast this weekend. It’s a Russian flag scarf! I’m a Russian major, so I’ve got to rep it well. It’s also super soft - aww yeeeah. It seems like I don’t have time to post everyday, which is why I post a lot at once. So. I’m a pain in the ass. Maybe I’ll post like SIX THINGS TOMORROW. (hint: I’m working on a watermelon scarf)
С днем победы!
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thetruthdoesnotglitterandshine:
High Flying Bird | Vogue Russia April 2011
Anais Pouliot and Cordelia Kuznetsova by Ellen von Unwerth
Christian Dior | Spring 2011 Couture
sheislooming Asked
That is so cool!Im totally osessed with Russia too!Im already following u=) where r u from?
Haha thanks :) I’m from Massachusetts, USA.
