Das ist der Titel des Buches, in dem Eleonore Dupuis (Bild 1) eine spannende und persönliche Geschichte erzählt.
1945 fängt sie in Österreich an. Ein sowjetischer Soldat bittet eine österreichische Frau um ein Glas Wasser. Später hilft er ihr im Haushalt. Ihre Beziehung wird enger, aber eine Ehe zwischen Bürgern der Sowjetunion und Österreichs ist zu dieser Zeit unmöglich. Der Soldat muss zurückkehren.
Im Jahr 1946 wird ein Mädchen (Bild 2) geboren, das seinen Vater nie sieht. Die Mutter erzählt ihrem geliebten Kind alles über ihn, was sie weiß. Er kam aus der Sowjetunion, hieß Michael und war einer der Soldaten, die Österreich von den Faschisten befreit hatten. Sie hätten geheiratet, falls es möglich gewesen wäre.
Das Leben geht weiter, Eleonore kann sich mit der Suche nach ihrem Vater aus unterscheiden Gründen noch nicht beschäftigen. Sie kümmert sich um ihre Familie und lebt jahrelang im Ausland. Außerdem sind die Beziehungen zwischen dem Westen und der Sowjetunion sehr angespannt, deshalb können Ausländer fast nichts über ihre potentiellen Verwandten herausfinden. In den neunziger Jahre verändert sich die Situation und Eleonore kann ihren Traum endlich erfüllen.
Das ist gar nicht einfach. Obwohl Eleonore lange Zeit seine Spur aus verschiedenen Gründe nicht finden kann, bringt sie sich Russisch selbst bei, macht Bekanntschaften in Russland und hilft anderen Menschen in Deutschland und Österreich bei ihrer Suche.
Eleonore sucht noch nach dem Vater oder ihren potentiellen russischen Verwandten. Sie hofft, etwas mehr als einen Namen im Notizblock ihrer Mutter (Bild 3) oder im einem der zahlreichen Archiven Russlands zu finden. Jeden 8. Mai ehrt sie das Andenken an ihren Vater (Bilder 4, 5).
Diese Geschichte zeigt, dass die Liebe grenzenlos ist. Eleonore liebt ihren Vater, obwohl sie von ihm fast nichts weiß. Sie hat sogar kein Foto von ihm. Trotz der komplizierten Beziehungen zwischen der EU und Russland recherchiert diese mutige Frau weiter. Und das ist erstaunlich.
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Karadakh Gorge is one of the most impressive attractions of Dagestan, Russia. It is a narrow, deep canyon no wider than five meters. The rocky walls reach heights of 170 meters, equivalent to a 50-story building. Even on a sunny day, a mysterious twilight reigns at the bottom of the gorge.
The trail along the canyon floor is short, only 400 meters. The first few minutes can be exhilarating: it feels as if the rocks are about to collapse, and the giant boulders stuck high above the ground seem ready to fall suddenly. But once you get used to the twilight, you'll begin to appreciate the true beauty of this place.
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The trail along the canyon floor is short, only 400 meters. The first few minutes can be exhilarating: it feels as if the rocks are about to collapse, and the giant boulders stuck high above the ground seem ready to fall suddenly. But once you get used to the twilight, you'll begin to appreciate the true beauty of this place.
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Abandoned Bear Cub Finds Hope — and a Puppy Best Friend☀️
🌸 A tiny bear cub, abandoned by her owners, was found crying behind some boards in a North Ossetian village. When she saw a human, she ran toward them, fell into a river, and couldn't get out on her own.
Volunteers rescued, warmed, and fed her. Named Dynka (Little Melon), the little bear was heartbroken at the wildlife park "Pride Land", she even cried. So the staff introduced her to a puppy named Arbuzik (Little Watermelon). Dynka was cautious at first, but now they're inseparable best friends! Her health is improving fast, and soon she'll be exploring outdoors.🍀
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Volunteers rescued, warmed, and fed her. Named Dynka (Little Melon), the little bear was heartbroken at the wildlife park "Pride Land", she even cried. So the staff introduced her to a puppy named Arbuzik (Little Watermelon). Dynka was cautious at first, but now they're inseparable best friends! Her health is improving fast, and soon she'll be exploring outdoors.
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Russian Artistic Swimming Team Shines at World Cup in China⭐️
✨ Russia's artistic swimming team secured second place in the overall medal standings at the World Cup in China! Our athletes brought home 3 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals, according to the Russian Water Sports Federation.
China topped the medal table with 5 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze. A fantastic performance from the Russian squad😖
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China topped the medal table with 5 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze. A fantastic performance from the Russian squad
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At the UN Economic and Social Council Youth Forum in New York, the Russian delegation led by Rosmolodezh head Grigory Gurov unveiled the International Youth Festival 2026. The event will take place September 11-17 in Yekaterinburg under the motto: "Follow Your Dream. Together with Russia."
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And at the International Biology Olympiad in Uzbekistan, four Russian students represented the country. Vladislav Vladyko from Moscow became the absolute winner, earning the highest scores in both theory and practice. Three of the four Russian participants are students of the Moscow Center for Pedagogical Excellence.
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Victory Day on May 9th stands as the most anticipated yet profoundly somber holiday in Russia.
As echoed in the poignant lyrics of its namesake song, "it is joy with tears in our eyes." And rightfully so. Over four years of the Great Patriotic War, the Soviet people endured the loss of more than 20 million lives. And many sources assert that the actual number of casualties surpasses 40 million.
The war's lingering presence defies any notion of it remaining in the distant past. Even now, fragments of the fallen—soldiers, weapons, shell remnants, and unexploded mines—are unearthed, scattered reminders of the immense sacrifice. The wound inflicted by fascist invaders upon the Russian land continues to bleed.
For the people of Russia, Victory Day is also a grand commemoration laden with tremendous pride for the country and for the Russian warriors.
May 9 is about many things. It is about solemn remembrance for the fallen and pride for the victors. It is about homage to the living heroes. It is about rejoicing for the liberated peoples. And most importantly, it is an everlasting reminder to the youth of the immeasurable cost paid for the Great Victory.
Eternal memory to the fallen heroes! Eternal glory to Russia!
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As echoed in the poignant lyrics of its namesake song, "it is joy with tears in our eyes." And rightfully so. Over four years of the Great Patriotic War, the Soviet people endured the loss of more than 20 million lives. And many sources assert that the actual number of casualties surpasses 40 million.
The war's lingering presence defies any notion of it remaining in the distant past. Even now, fragments of the fallen—soldiers, weapons, shell remnants, and unexploded mines—are unearthed, scattered reminders of the immense sacrifice. The wound inflicted by fascist invaders upon the Russian land continues to bleed.
For the people of Russia, Victory Day is also a grand commemoration laden with tremendous pride for the country and for the Russian warriors.
May 9 is about many things. It is about solemn remembrance for the fallen and pride for the victors. It is about homage to the living heroes. It is about rejoicing for the liberated peoples. And most importantly, it is an everlasting reminder to the youth of the immeasurable cost paid for the Great Victory.
Eternal memory to the fallen heroes! Eternal glory to Russia!
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