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I like the result of my DIY project with the autumn leaves. It was my second diptych with the applique herbarium
By the way these pieces of art look great as the backstage for the home video

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Have you ever tried and know the taste of berries

Cranberries and red bilberries are both berries, but they belong to different plant families and have distinct characteristics:

▎Cranberries:

• Scientific Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon (common cranberry)

• Family: Ericaceae

• Appearance: Typically larger than bilberries, cranberries are bright red and have a tart flavor.

• Habitat: Grown in wetland areas, particularly in North America.

• Uses: Commonly used in juices, sauces, and dried snacks; known for their health benefits, particularly in urinary tract health.

▎Red Bilberries:

• Scientific Name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea (lingonberry) or Vaccinium myrtillus (common bilberry)

• Family: Ericaceae

• Appearance: Smaller than cranberries, red bilberries are usually dark red and have a sweet-tart flavor.

• Habitat: Found in cooler climates, often in forested areas across Europe and parts of North America.

• Uses: Often used in jams, jellies, and desserts; also valued for their antioxidant properties.

▎Key Differences:

1. Size and Color: Cranberries are larger and brighter red, while bilberries are smaller and can be darker.

2. Flavor: Cranberries are more tart, while bilberries have a sweeter taste with a hint of tartness.

3. Culinary Uses: They are used differently in cooking and food products due to their flavor profiles.

Overall, while they may share some similarities as berries, their differences in taste, appearance, and usage set them apart.

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This red bilberry in my video with red bilberry
2-steps-jam I bought in a grocery shop. Though I know well how this tiny berry looks like and what forests in Moscow region it grows. The crucial point is this berry is really hard to harvest because of its size, the berry is extremely small and it’s difficult to get appropriate amount
In the past my Grandma regularly asked me to collect the red bilberry leaves for her, because the red bilberry grows in the Central part of Russia including Moscow region, but doesn’t grow in the South, where my Grandma used to live. Red bilberry is a perrenial plant and in Russian eco natural medicine it is the great ingredient in herbal tea and especially for the kidneys circulation

With love,❤️
Rita

Look, what ChatGPT told me about the name and features of this delicious berry:

Why red bilberry is called so? What is magic about the red bilberry eating berries and leaves?

The red bilberry, often referred to as "red huckleberry" or "Vaccinium parvifolium," gets its name from its bright red berries. The term "bilberry" is used in some regions to refer to various types of berries within the Vaccinium genus, which includes blueberries and cranberries.

As for the "magic" associated with eating red bilberries and their leaves, there are a few aspects to consider:

1. Nutritional Benefits: Red bilberries are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds that may support health. Eating these berries can provide a boost to the immune system and promote overall well-being.

2. Traditional Uses: In various cultures, bilberries have been used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

3. Culinary Uses: The sweet and tangy flavor of red bilberries makes them a popular ingredient in jams, desserts, and beverages, adding a unique taste to dishes.

4. Symbolism and Folklore: Berries often hold symbolic meanings in folklore and mythology, representing abundance, health, or even magical properties.

While the term "magic" may not refer to anything supernatural, the benefits of consuming these berries and their leaves can certainly feel magical in terms of their positive effects on health and culinary enjoyment.

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Last Sunday I went to flea-market in Moscow. It’s located near Ismailovsky Kremlin and ABG hotels built for the Olympic Games in 1980 in Moscow. I did my first live stream from there, you can have a look and watch the stream in record
These are just some pictures of atmosphere there and my flea-market finds
As for the paintings I bought the last picture (photo #4) called the Fish day in Preobrazhenka. This painting was created by some unknown artist just last week and the paints on it had not even dryed when I touched the picture. But I like the Soviet style in it, and the painting was in fair price so I bought it! And I also bought the vintage shawl in traditional Russian style

With love,♥️
Rita

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The district Sviblobo is located in the Northern East circuit of Moscow
It’s very green because a large territory lies in the area of the Yauza river and the park along the river. Sviblovo is the neighbouring district to the famous VDNH exhibition.
Ages ago Sviblovo was a village on the edge of ancient Moscow, for the first time it was mentioned in writing in XIV as the mansion village
There are two reasons why the official symbol of Sviblovo depicts a pigeon. Firstly, due to the XIX age Church of Holy Trinity. Secondly, as in late XIX and beginning of XX Moscovites used to have countryside cottages (dachas) in Sviblovo and people bred pigeons there.
The other symbols are the shepherd horn - because of the music festives in Sviblovo mansion. And the silver line in between of pigeon and the horn is the Yausa river (later falling into the Moskva river) flowing in Sviblovo

With love,❤️
Rita

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Last weekend for the first time in my life I purposely went to harvest sea-buckthorn berries. I was told by my fellow in hiking about the place where it grows. It was a cozy old village not far away from Moscow international airport Sheremetyevo.
We were lucky there not only with berries but also with Soviet retro vintage cars: green Moskvich and red Zhiguli Lada. Appreciate their bright appearance in the romantic autumn colours


With love,♥️
Rita

Btw, I asked AI about the name of the berry and here is the answer:
Why sea-buckthorn berry has this name of berry?

The name "sea-buckthorn" comes from its habitat and characteristics. The "sea" part refers to its preference for coastal areas and sandy soils, while "buckthorn" relates to its thorny branches. The plant is part of the Hippophae genus, and the term "buckthorn" has historical roots in Old English, referring to various thorny shrubs. Sea-buckthorn is known for its bright orange berries, which are rich in vitamins and nutrients.

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Yesterday I went to fleamarket in Moscow. It’s located near Ismailovkiy Kremlin. I did my first live stream from there, you can have a look and watch the stream in record
These are just some pictures of atmosphere there and my flea-market finds
As for the paintings I was told by the guy who was selling that the last picture (photo #4) called Gudauti was painted in 1934 by famous artist V.Panfilov, who knows. May be it’s true, but may be not. Anyway I liked the painting of the Black Sea coast and the beach painted in Soviet style art manner, which I am a big fan!

With love,♥️
Rita

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I can not explain why the text on the Pskov’ the Great river embankment says that Russia starts from there, but it says exactly this. May be it’s because Pskov region is located on the North-West of Russia or because of its rich history.

Today I published the 33 mins video about Pskov trip, so you can enjoy the Russian culture transmitted from Pskov region
With love,❤️
Rita

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All the photos are from Pushkin’s Mihailovskoe mansion. May be for those, who live in Foggy Albion the shots look ordinarily, but not for us Russians. All the photos give use the perception of humidity extremely green nature around
We were lucky to caught all this beauty in such a hilarious September day

I was astonished with the fact that I discovered the plenty of my favourite herbal in the world the Thyme. I always thought it grows only in South warm places like my native Saratov region but not Northern Pskov. Image my surprise of finding in in autumn in Mihailovskoe Pushkin-mountains place

The shot about the Thyme which has three names in Russian (“Chabrez”, “Thyme-ian” and the Blessed Virgin’ herbal, because its season for harvest is after the Mother of God’ holiday in June) will also be in my shot film about Pskov trip, coming soon

With Love,❤️
Rita

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Last weekend I went to Pskov. It was a marvellous trip and it started from visiting the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin family mansion, called Mihailovskoe
It’s 100 km away from Pskov and impresses with the touching Russian nature: the calm forest, boundless meadows and blue lakes.
We enjoyed a lot and now I am making a short film about Pskov and Mihailovskoe village.
Pay attention to the mosaic portrait of Pushkin. It’s made by the mansion artist Petr Kostrov, who works with decoration in summer theatre and shares with tourists the legends of Pushkin’s mountains history, there will be some shots with him nd his stories in the film
With love, Rita

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