The main staircase of the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, created by architect B.F. Rastrelli in 1758-1761, is known by several names.

🔻The Grand Staircase, the Embassy Staircase (as foreign ambassadors ascended it to meet the monarch), and the Jordan Staircase (on the Feast of the Epiphany, the imperial family descended it for the religious service leading to the hole cut in the ice (Jordan) on the Neva River.

🔻Its pink columns were made of marble, and the decorative elements included wrought, gilded railings.

🔻The first flight of stairs was always dimly lit. This was done deliberately so that, upon ascending, guests would be presented with a breathtaking view of the spacious, brightly lit hall.

🔻Sunlight streams in through large windows and reflects off decorative openings.

🔻The architects intended that guests and foreign dignitaries would immediately appreciate the power and might of the Russian state, even before reaching the ruler's presence, simply by traversing this staircase.

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🔻It's fun here sometimes, and always useful for learning Russian. 
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So, dear men:

• С Днём Защитника Отечества!
Happy Defender of the Fatherland Day!

🔻The Moscow Military Choir has re-sung Sigma Boy hit in a military style. The version was released in anticipation of the February 23rd holiday. 

🔻The video recording of the new version of the song was published by the Telegram channel Военкоры русской весны.

1. Настоящий Сигма Бой (3)!
Каждая девчонка хочет танцевать с тобой!
Настоящий Сигма Бой (3)!
Сильный и отважный,
За отечество горой!
Real Sigma Boy(3)!
Every girl wants to dance with you!
Real Sigma Boy (3)!
Strong and brave,
Stands firm for the Fatherland!

2. Сигма Сигма Бой не простой.
Слышен врага вой!
Смотрит только в цель!
Ой, какой!
Этот взгляд - огонь!
Годы не помеха,
Никогда не согнёшься!
И с победой вскоре ты вернёшься!
Sigma Boy is no simpleton,
The enemy's howl is heard!
He only looks at the target!
Oh, what a one!
That gaze – it's fire!
Years are no obstacle,
You'll never bend!
And soon you'll return with victory!

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Moscow, February 26, 1917

🔻On February 26, Moscow was alarmed by the news coming from Petrograd. Wishing to learn the truth, the Muscovites took to the streets.

🔻The Moscow City Duma and Resurrection Square became the center of Moscow life the next day. The Provisional Committee and the Soviet of Workers' Deputies met in the Duma, informing the people of the latest news from Petrograd.

🔻The Soviet of Workers' Deputies issued leaflets, which were snatched up eagerly.

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