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Did Sartre turn down the Nobel Prize because of Sholokhov?
May 24 is the birthday of Mikhail Sholokhov, so we decided to share a curious fact about the author of ‘And Quiet Flows the Don’.
In 1964, French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre refused the Nobel Prize for Literature. It was a rare and bold move and stirred a lot of interest in the press.
Explaining his rejection, Sartre gave several reasons. In particular, he condemned the jury of the prize for bias. He expressed regret that the previous prize was awarded not to Sholokhov, but to Boris Pasternak. The Frenchman complained that “the only Soviet work to receive the prize was a book published abroad and banned in its native country” (referring to ‘Dr. Zhivago’, for which Pasternak won the 1958 Nobel Prize).
It is believed that this statement influenced the Nobel Committee and, the following year, in 1965, the prize was awarded to Sholokhov with the wording: “For the artistic strength and integrity of the epic about the Don Cossacks at a crucial time for Russia.”
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May 24 is the birthday of Mikhail Sholokhov, so we decided to share a curious fact about the author of ‘And Quiet Flows the Don’.
In 1964, French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre refused the Nobel Prize for Literature. It was a rare and bold move and stirred a lot of interest in the press.
Explaining his rejection, Sartre gave several reasons. In particular, he condemned the jury of the prize for bias. He expressed regret that the previous prize was awarded not to Sholokhov, but to Boris Pasternak. The Frenchman complained that “the only Soviet work to receive the prize was a book published abroad and banned in its native country” (referring to ‘Dr. Zhivago’, for which Pasternak won the 1958 Nobel Prize).
It is believed that this statement influenced the Nobel Committee and, the following year, in 1965, the prize was awarded to Sholokhov with the wording: “For the artistic strength and integrity of the epic about the Don Cossacks at a crucial time for Russia.”
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On May 24, the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture is celebrated annually in all Slavic countries. The origins of this holiday are inextricably linked with the honoring of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril and Methodius - the enlighteners of the Slavs, the creators of the Slavic alphabet.
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There are more than a million Buddhists in Russia and, in the Republic of Tuva, about 60% of the population practices this ancient religion.
Before the early 20th century, this territory was part of Mongolia, but then, it voluntarily joined Russia and then, the USSR. During the Soviet era, Tuvan Buddhists were persecuted, but, in the 1990s, the community was revived.
In 2023, the first Buddhist monastery since Soviet times was built in Tuva and it became the largest in Russia. Such a sacred relic as some of Buddha's ashes are kept there.
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Before the early 20th century, this territory was part of Mongolia, but then, it voluntarily joined Russia and then, the USSR. During the Soviet era, Tuvan Buddhists were persecuted, but, in the 1990s, the community was revived.
In 2023, the first Buddhist monastery since Soviet times was built in Tuva and it became the largest in Russia. Such a sacred relic as some of Buddha's ashes are kept there.
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5 facts about Russia’s LARGEST Buddhist monastery (PHOTOS)
The new Buddhist datsan called ‘Tubten Shedrub Ling’ was opened in the city of Kyzyl in April 2023. Apart from being the country’s largest, what else...
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Russia's westernmost city - Baltiysk
It is located in Kaliningrad Region (54°39′ N, 19°55′ E) on the Baltic Spit, about 30 km west of Kaliningrad itself. The city has a total population of about 30,000 people.
Baltiysk (Pillau before 1946) became a city in the 18th century and the first settlements there were registered as early as the 13th century. Which is why you will find ancient fortifications of various historical eras.
The most famous is the star-shaped citadel of Pillau, which was founded by the Swedish king in 1626. A few years later, Sweden handed over this fortress to Prussia. It was also visited by Peter the Great: there, the future emperor of Russia studied military science.
The westernmost lighthouse of Russia, built in 1816, can also be found there. It is still in operation.
Baltiysk is home to the naval base of the Russian Baltic Fleet and, in summer, on Navy Day, many tourists visit the city to see the naval parade.
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It is located in Kaliningrad Region (54°39′ N, 19°55′ E) on the Baltic Spit, about 30 km west of Kaliningrad itself. The city has a total population of about 30,000 people.
Baltiysk (Pillau before 1946) became a city in the 18th century and the first settlements there were registered as early as the 13th century. Which is why you will find ancient fortifications of various historical eras.
The most famous is the star-shaped citadel of Pillau, which was founded by the Swedish king in 1626. A few years later, Sweden handed over this fortress to Prussia. It was also visited by Peter the Great: there, the future emperor of Russia studied military science.
The westernmost lighthouse of Russia, built in 1816, can also be found there. It is still in operation.
Baltiysk is home to the naval base of the Russian Baltic Fleet and, in summer, on Navy Day, many tourists visit the city to see the naval parade.
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📑 With her rescript to Vice Admiral Osip Deribas about the construction of a military harbor with a merchant pier on the site of the Khadzhibey settlement, the history of one of the most important seaports on the Black Sea began.
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Dear friends!
📚 The Russian House in New Delhi invites you to a screening of the cartoon “Ruslan and Lyudmila. “More than a fairy tale”, dedicated to International Children’s Day.
🔹 International Children's Day is celebrated annually in more than 30 countries and is one of the oldest international holidays.
📆 We are waiting for you at the screening of the cartoon on May 31 at 12:00.
🏢 Venue: Russian House in New Delhi.
📎 The cartoon is shown in Russian with English subtitles.
✅ Admission for visitors to the cartoon is free.
💎 Don't miss the opportunity to become part of an important event!
Waiting for you!
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📚 The Russian House in New Delhi invites you to a screening of the cartoon “Ruslan and Lyudmila. “More than a fairy tale”, dedicated to International Children’s Day.
🔹 International Children's Day is celebrated annually in more than 30 countries and is one of the oldest international holidays.
📆 We are waiting for you at the screening of the cartoon on May 31 at 12:00.
🏢 Venue: Russian House in New Delhi.
📎 The cartoon is shown in Russian with English subtitles.
✅ Admission for visitors to the cartoon is free.
💎 Don't miss the opportunity to become part of an important event!
Waiting for you!
#RussianHouse #cartoon #RuslanandLudmila #Rossotrudnichestvo
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🏢 The Russian House in New Delhi together with the Indian Association of Russian Compatriots (IARC) visited the Mala Smriti orphanage in the city of Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
👥 Employees of the Russian House and IARS activists handed over a batch of humanitarian aid to a shelter for orphans. We collected clothes, shoes, toys and sweet gifts. The children made a surprise for the guests, recited poems and shared their knowledge in the field of biology.
👨💼 The director of the shelter, Shaikhar Vishvas, thanked the Russian House in New Delhi and the IARS and noted: “The assistance provided will help cover part of our large expenses. We value your trust very much and are sincerely glad to see you again.”
#RussianHouse #IARS #compatriots #help #shelter #Smriti
👥 Employees of the Russian House and IARS activists handed over a batch of humanitarian aid to a shelter for orphans. We collected clothes, shoes, toys and sweet gifts. The children made a surprise for the guests, recited poems and shared their knowledge in the field of biology.
👨💼 The director of the shelter, Shaikhar Vishvas, thanked the Russian House in New Delhi and the IARS and noted: “The assistance provided will help cover part of our large expenses. We value your trust very much and are sincerely glad to see you again.”
#RussianHouse #IARS #compatriots #help #shelter #Smriti