I have just watched the news, and honestly, I am shocked. How can people destroy cities that hold so much history, beauty, and cultural heritage? Paris is one of those extraordinary places I have walked through myself. Its beautiful streets, magnificent architecture, historic buildings, and unique atmosphere are memories I will always treasure. That isContinueContinue reading “What Is Happening to Our Beautiful European Cities?”
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Beautiful Spain: Sunny Beaches, Delicious Food, Rich Cultural Traditions and Majestic Mountains.
I’m home. I just returned from vacation, and even though I enjoy returning home, my mind is still in beautiful, sunny Spain. Spain is a dynamic and diverse country filled with friendly people, rich cultural traditions, and stunning landscapes. We visited different cities and each one of them was incredibly gorgeous. Barcelona offersContinueContinue reading “Beautiful Spain: Sunny Beaches, Delicious Food, Rich Cultural Traditions and Majestic Mountains.”
New Year in USSR.
In the USSR the New Year was a non-religious and non-Communist holiday. It was a family festivity, when everyone gathered together for this wonderful celebration and it was the favorite holiday for children and adults. History Before the Russian Revolution 1917, Christmas was the main winter holiday. The first official Christmas tree in Russia was arranged by Emperor Nicholas I at the request of his wife, Empress Alexandra Fedorovna, Princess Charlotte of Prussia. On December 24, 1817 the Christmas tree was installed in theContinueContinue reading “New Year in USSR.”
