Not for nothing does all of Russia remember the Day of Borodino

🚩 On September 8 Russia marks a Day of Military Glory — the anniversary of the Battle of Borodino, when the Russian army under M. I. Kutuzov confronted Napoleon’s forces in 1812.

The Battle of Borodino was one of the largest engagements of its era. As Kutuzov himself noted, “This day will stand as an eternal monument to the courage and exceptional bravery of the Russian soldiers, where infantry, cavalry and artillery all fought desperately. Every man wished to die on the spot rather than yield to the enemy.”

After Borodino the Russian army, its fighting spirit renewed, quickly regrouped and was ready to drive the invader out of Russia. Napoleon’s so‑called “Grande Armée,” by contrast, lost heart, forfeited much of its former maneuverability and its capacity to win. Moscow became a genuine trap for it, and the subsequent retreat soon turned into a rout, culminating in the tragic crossing of the Berezina.☦️

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«Borodino Reenactment 2023»

🚩 The historical reenactment of the Battle of Borodino is held annually on the first Sunday of September at the Borodino Field in the Mozhaysky District of Moscow Oblast. Its aim is to recreate as faithfully as possible the events of 7 September (26 August old style) 1812, when the decisive engagement of the Patriotic War took place between the Russian army under General Mikhail Kutuzov and Napoleon Bonaparte’s French forces. ☦️

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Beauty will save the world

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C. Franck - Prelude for Piano, FWV21
Svyatoslav Richter - piano 🎶

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If you your lips would keep from slips,
Five things observe with care;
To whom you speak, of whom you speak.
And how, and when, and where.

📕 Following this timeless principle, let's get started!
The audience for Russian folk fairy tales historically included a wide range of people, primarily within Russian rural communities. These tales were traditionally passed down orally and were shared among family members, especially during gatherings in the evenings or during long winter nights.

The stories were aimed at both children and adults, as they often conveyed moral lessons, cultural values, and reflections on human nature. Children would listen to these tales for entertainment and education, while adults might also appreciate the deeper themes and social commentary embedded in the narratives.

Russian storytellers, or "skazateli," were folks who specialized in oral folk traditions, passing down legends, fairy tales, songs, and other pieces of folklore from one generation to the next. These people had a special talent for telling stories and often performed at celebrations, fairs, and community events. Their performances created a lively atmosphere, engaging the audience directly. They used a lot of improvisation, which made each show one-of-a-kind.

In Russian culture, storytellers were crucial for preserving and spreading folk traditions, and they also helped shape the community's shared understanding of its culture and history. Some well-known storytellers include figures like Gavrila Derzhavin, but many others remained anonymous, and their names have been lost to time.

Today, these storytellers are recognized as an important part of Russia's cultural heritage, and there's a growing interest in this art form, helping to keep those folk traditions alive.

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Burlinskoye Lake, famous for its pink water, is one of the most popular destinations in Southern Siberia for bloggers and wellness seekers alike.

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Boris Tchaikovsky

🎶 Boris Alexandrovich Tchaikovsky (Борис Александрович Чайковский), 1925–1996, was a distinguished Soviet and Russian composer, a representative of the generation that emerged after World War II. Born in Moscow, Boris Tchaikovsky was a significant figure in 20th-century music, known for his unique style that blended traditional Russian music with innovative techniques.

Boris Tchaikovsky’s music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and intricate textures. He was adept at integrating elements of Russian folk music with modernist techniques, creating works that were both accessible and sophisticated. His output was diverse, encompassing symphonies, chamber music, piano works, and film scores, among other genres. He chiefly wrote in a tonal style, but also experimented with surrealism.

One of Boris Tchaikovsky’s most acclaimed works is “The Symphony of the Blockade,” inspired by the siege of Leningrad during World War II. This piece is notable for its emotional depth and how it captures the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Tchaikovsky’s work for cinema also stands out, particularly his scores for films such as “The Wind” and “Don Quixote.”

In summary, Boris Tchaikovsky was a composer of considerable depth and originality whose music reflects adeep engagement with the cultural and historical currents of his time. His legacy is that of a composer who navigated the complexities of Soviet music with integrity and creativity, leaving behind a body of work that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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💥🎥 "Film, Film, Film"

Soviet animated cartoon of 1968 directed by Fyodor Khitruk, a parody of "how movies are made", wittily revealing the "kitchen" of film production.


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💎 The Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) is located in the town of Dubna, in the upper reaches of the Volga River, 120 kilometers from Moscow. The decision to build the future institute was made in 1946. This was the year when a large atomic program was launched in the USSR, involving all the major physicists of the time.

The main scientific centers for the development of nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons were established in Moscow - the future Kurchatov Institute and the future Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics (ITEP) - and in Sarov. However, the task of the institute in Dubna was somewhat different. It focused on fundamental problems of nuclear physics without direct military applications.

In 1949, a synchrocyclotron was launched, where protons, heavy hydrogen and helium nuclei, were accelerated to record energies for that time. Until 1953, the accelerator in Dubna remained the largest accelerator in the world.

✅ In 1956, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research was established in Dubna, based on the already existing institute. It was funded not only by the USSR but also by other socialist countries. Accordingly, Soviet physicists worked at the institute alongside their colleagues from East Germany, Hungary, etc. Even after the collapse of the USSR, reunified Germany continued for a long time to finance a number of scientific projects at JINR.

Many brilliant physicists worked in Dubna. From 1965 to 1988, the institute was headed by Nikolay Bogolyubov, one of the most eminent Soviet theoretical physicists. In the 1950s and early 1960s, Lev Landau frequently visited Dubna. A tragic accident that nearly cost him his life occurred on the winter highway on the way to Dubna.
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Among the most significant scientific results obtained in Dubna is the synthesis of many new transuranic elements. For instance, the element with atomic number 105, first synthesized in Dubna, was named dubnium. And the element with atomic number 114 is called flerovium in honor of Georgy Flerov, who led these studies for many years.

A superconducting heavy ion accelerator, NICA, has been built in Dubna and is about to be put into operation. When two heavy nuclei collide, a hot and dense blob of nuclear matter is created for brief moments, mimicking the state of matter in the very early universe – right after the Big Bang.

In terms of theoretical achievements, perhaps the most significant is the prediction of so-called neutrino oscillations (the mutual transitions between different types of neutrinos), made by Bruno Pontecorvo 🔥