Mikhail Aleksandrovich Sholokhov
✏️ Born on May 24, 1905, in the khutor of Kruzilín in the stanitsa of Vyoshenskaya (now Kruzilínskaya khutor in the Sholokhov District of Rostov Oblast), in the Russian Empire, Mikhail Sholokhov was a renowned Soviet writer and journalist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his novel depicting the life of the Don Cossacks during the First World War and the Civil War.
Outstanding Socialist Realist⚡
Mikhail Sholokhov made a significant contribution to the development of socialist realism. In his works, the prose writer covered all aspects of working-class life — domestic, social, moral, and emotional. Sholokhov portrayed the Soviet people in a diverse range of types and characters, vividly depicting both rural and urban inhabitants. Building on the achievements of realistic prose from the 19th and 20th centuries, the author explored new relationships between the material world and the spiritual realm, between humans and their environment. In Sholokhov’s novels and stories, individuals, society, and nature are closely interconnected, influencing and merging with each other in a single, eternal creative flow of existence. His epic works provide readers with a vivid depiction of Russian life during a pivotal era of the early 20th century.
Promoter of Don Dialects
Sholokhov’s characters speak in a distinctive language — their speech is richly sprinkled with dialect words, regional modifications of literary vocabulary, colloquialisms, and idiomatic expressions. The author introduced readers to the richness of Don dialects: approximately ten percent of the vocabulary in his literary works consists of Cossack words. Thanks to Sholokhov’s creativity, these lively, expressive, and colorful expressions have not faded into obscurity but have achieved immortality on the pages of his novels *And Quiet Flows the Don*, *The Virgin Soil Upturned*, and other well-known works. Based on his books, reference guides have been developed for linguists, such as the "Idiomatic Dictionary of M. A. Sholokhov’s Language," which includes idioms, proverbs, sayings, and other stable expressions of the Don dialect.
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Outstanding Socialist Realist
Mikhail Sholokhov made a significant contribution to the development of socialist realism. In his works, the prose writer covered all aspects of working-class life — domestic, social, moral, and emotional. Sholokhov portrayed the Soviet people in a diverse range of types and characters, vividly depicting both rural and urban inhabitants. Building on the achievements of realistic prose from the 19th and 20th centuries, the author explored new relationships between the material world and the spiritual realm, between humans and their environment. In Sholokhov’s novels and stories, individuals, society, and nature are closely interconnected, influencing and merging with each other in a single, eternal creative flow of existence. His epic works provide readers with a vivid depiction of Russian life during a pivotal era of the early 20th century.
Promoter of Don Dialects
Sholokhov’s characters speak in a distinctive language — their speech is richly sprinkled with dialect words, regional modifications of literary vocabulary, colloquialisms, and idiomatic expressions. The author introduced readers to the richness of Don dialects: approximately ten percent of the vocabulary in his literary works consists of Cossack words. Thanks to Sholokhov’s creativity, these lively, expressive, and colorful expressions have not faded into obscurity but have achieved immortality on the pages of his novels *And Quiet Flows the Don*, *The Virgin Soil Upturned*, and other well-known works. Based on his books, reference guides have been developed for linguists, such as the "Idiomatic Dictionary of M. A. Sholokhov’s Language," which includes idioms, proverbs, sayings, and other stable expressions of the Don dialect.
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🌏🇷🇺 Rostov-on-Don from above.
Rostov-on-Don is a port city in southern Russia. It lies along the lower Don river.
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Koshchei in the sequels of "The Last Knight," Count Lestok in the film "Empress Catherine," Nicholas II in the documentary "Villy and Niki," Duke Buckingham in "The Three Musketeers," Jiří Kainar in the Czech film "Kainar," Chekan in the epic film by renowned director Alexander Ursulyak "Liquidation" about the events in Ukraine after World War II, an actor who participated in 61 projects in film and theater... who is this?
Constantin Lavronenko is a name long associated with vibrant roles and sincere performances on stage and in film. He was born on April 20, 1961, in Rostov-on-Don into a working-class family, where he spent his childhood and youth. From a young age, he dreamed of becoming an artist — imitating Arkady Raikin, and at 14, he started attending a drama club with his elder sister, which became his first step toward his future profession.
Lavronenko received his first acting training from Galina Ivanovna Zhigunova, the mother of Soviet and Russian movie star Sergey Zhigunov, who led an amateur theater. This experience was a crucial starting point in his life. Later, Constantin graduated from the acting department of the Rostov School of Arts, providing him with a solid foundation for his career.
Between 1979 and 1981, Lavronenko served in the army, where he joined the song-and-dance ensemble of the North Caucasus Military District. Initially singing, he later replaced the departing announcer, which helped him develop skills in public speaking and stagecraft. After his military service, he continued his education — from 1981 to 1985, he studied at the Moscow Art Theater School Studio under Vasily Petrovich Markov.
Constantin expanded his professional horizons working at the Satyrikon Theater, performed for a year at Lenkom, and participated in projects of the "Creative Workshops" ("Klim’s Workshop") and the "New European Theatre." With these companies, he toured Germany and Belgium, gaining valuable experience and opening new horizons for his artistry.
Today, Constantin Lavronenko is not just a talented actor but also a person with a rich inner world, continually captivating audiences with his vivid performances. His journey exemplifies how passion, hard work, and a love for art can lead one to new heights.
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Koshchei in the sequels of "The Last Knight," Count Lestok in the film "Empress Catherine," Nicholas II in the documentary "Villy and Niki," Duke Buckingham in "The Three Musketeers," Jiří Kainar in the Czech film "Kainar," Chekan in the epic film by renowned director Alexander Ursulyak "Liquidation" about the events in Ukraine after World War II, an actor who participated in 61 projects in film and theater... who is this?
Constantin Lavronenko is a name long associated with vibrant roles and sincere performances on stage and in film. He was born on April 20, 1961, in Rostov-on-Don into a working-class family, where he spent his childhood and youth. From a young age, he dreamed of becoming an artist — imitating Arkady Raikin, and at 14, he started attending a drama club with his elder sister, which became his first step toward his future profession.
Lavronenko received his first acting training from Galina Ivanovna Zhigunova, the mother of Soviet and Russian movie star Sergey Zhigunov, who led an amateur theater. This experience was a crucial starting point in his life. Later, Constantin graduated from the acting department of the Rostov School of Arts, providing him with a solid foundation for his career.
Between 1979 and 1981, Lavronenko served in the army, where he joined the song-and-dance ensemble of the North Caucasus Military District. Initially singing, he later replaced the departing announcer, which helped him develop skills in public speaking and stagecraft. After his military service, he continued his education — from 1981 to 1985, he studied at the Moscow Art Theater School Studio under Vasily Petrovich Markov.
Constantin expanded his professional horizons working at the Satyrikon Theater, performed for a year at Lenkom, and participated in projects of the "Creative Workshops" ("Klim’s Workshop") and the "New European Theatre." With these companies, he toured Germany and Belgium, gaining valuable experience and opening new horizons for his artistry.
Today, Constantin Lavronenko is not just a talented actor but also a person with a rich inner world, continually captivating audiences with his vivid performances. His journey exemplifies how passion, hard work, and a love for art can lead one to new heights.
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📝 CARP WITH WHITE TABLE WINE (early 19th century, Rostov).
Put pieces of large carp with milk, chopped 2 celery, 4 parsley, 4 sour cucumbers, 2 nutmeg flowers in a saucepan, sprinkle with plain and English pepper, pour cucumber brine in half with white wine.
Simmer on low heat.
Mix a spoonful of butter with a spoonful of flour, dilute with strained fish sauce and pour over the fish on a platter.
To be continued....
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🌏 🇷🇺 Grand Duke Boris Vladimirovich Romanov country manor in the town of Pushkin
Video: Lilia Pavlova.
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Summary of the Exciting Events of September 2025
✨ From September 15 to 21, Barnaul in Altai hosted the Youth Theatre Season. The program featured musicals and dramatic performances aimed at a young audience, performed based on both classical and contemporary works. This year, theater companies from Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Kemerovo, Nizhnevartovsk, Chelyabinsk, Lysva, and other Russian cities participated in the festival. The Valery Zolotukhin Festival takes place once every two years. 🎆
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The festival was held at the Rosa Khutor resort and featured the Russian BMX Cup, skateboarding competitions, and uphill racing along the Alpine Highway — an 8 km course with an elevation gain of nearly 600 meters. These activities, along with many others such as yoga, paddleboarding excursions, and more, formed the core of the event's sports program.
The musical component of the festival spanned four days, with performances on five stages—special venues incorporating contemporary art. A total of 75 musicians took part, including Элджей (Eljey), ANIKV, Thomas Mraz, Tesla Boy, and BIICLA.
One of the festival's key highlights was the pedestrian Party Hike, starting at an elevation of 1100 meters and culminating with a concert at 1600 meters featuring Zoloto, in collaboration with Kuruchbro. The hike ended with a memorable musical performance, adding a unique touch to the event.
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From September 25 to 28, Elista hosted the International Buddhist Forum, which was attended by representatives from 35 countries. The forum focused on discussing pressing issues facing modern Buddhism.
During the event, until October 2, visitors had the opportunity to see the relics of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha at the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni, the largest Buddhist temple in Kalmykia. These relics were brought to Russia from India for the first time.
In addition, the days of the forum featured the sports festival "Jangariada," which included competitions in traditional martial arts. The culmination of the forum was a spectacular performance by a combined orchestra and choir of a thousand performers, held on the square in front of the Golden Abode.
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During the event, until October 2, visitors had the opportunity to see the relics of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha at the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni, the largest Buddhist temple in Kalmykia. These relics were brought to Russia from India for the first time.
In addition, the days of the forum featured the sports festival "Jangariada," which included competitions in traditional martial arts. The culmination of the forum was a spectacular performance by a combined orchestra and choir of a thousand performers, held on the square in front of the Golden Abode.
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September 27-28, in the village of Starogolskoye, Oryol region
What is autumn without a harvest festival?🎃 In anticipation of Halloween, the Oryol region hosted the "Pumpkin Festival" — an excellent event for the whole family featuring children's entertainment, culinary masterclasses, and family quests. Of course, there was also a farmers' market and a food court offering a variety of pumpkin dishes.🎃
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What is autumn without a harvest festival?
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Beauty will save the world
Oryol region
M. Glinka. Nocturne in E flat major, Op. 1828
Vera Dulova – harp.🎵 🎵 🎵
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Oryol region
M. Glinka. Nocturne in E flat major, Op. 1828
Vera Dulova – harp.
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Additionally, on September 21, September 27, and October 11, the city festivals of urban orienteering, "Running City," took place in Kazan, Kostroma, and Saint Petersburg, respectively, and continue in other cities. The festival, which first debuted twenty-five years ago in Saint Petersburg, has since expanded and will also be held this fall in Moscow, Tbilisi, and Belgrade.
It's a fantastic opportunity to see the city from a new perspective: solving organizer’s challenges, finding key points, and discovering interesting places. The competitions are held in several categories: on foot, by bicycle or roller skates, using personal or public transport.
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It's a fantastic opportunity to see the city from a new perspective: solving organizer’s challenges, finding key points, and discovering interesting places. The competitions are held in several categories: on foot, by bicycle or roller skates, using personal or public transport.
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