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Dear friends, the other day I published a video with the charming decorations of horses on a Christmas tree. You commented, that it’s beautiful. My guess was that the colours and lines of the pattern was taken from ancient Russian icons. Here in this post I have collected the icons that might be echoed in Horses 2026. Moreover, today I went to that Christmas tree again and discovered that the tree’s “ownership” and design was by the Moscow Kremlin museum, it proves my guess. With love, Rita

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Yesterday I visited a play that’s “famous in select circles”: One Day in Macondo at the Studio of Theatrical Art, under the artistic direction of Sergey Zhenovach

This marathon performance ran from 1 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., with two intermissions and a 90-minute dinner break — Colombian food available to order (as captured in my last photo)

I once believed that brevity defined today’s theater — productions concise and respectful of the viewer’s time, with perhaps Wagner’s Ring Cycle as the lone exception. Yet, ever since encountering Skoromokh Pamfalon performance I visited in April 2025, I’ve noticed another trend: epic, unhurried spectacles — six hours for Pamfalon, five for War and Peace at Vakhtangov theatre eight for Macondo, and even The Magic Mountain at the former R. Viktyuk Theater promises four and a half

Perhaps this is the theaters’ answer to extended YouTube interviews trend— the immersive marathon, which fully commands the audience’s attention, not in a frantic tempo but at a depth that fosters true catharsis

I found my catharsis, though I won’t say when or how — no spoilers. Still, carving out so many hours and remaining present from start to end was no easy feat, especially through the opening and final acts

Young actors shine, the humor is deft, the music original, and the motif of sexual desire explored without reservation. It made me crave a return to Márquez, forgotten since my youth. Back when I first read One Hundred Years of Solitude as a freshman, I’d draw out the intricate family charts. The playbill mirrors this — not easy to read, but a beautiful tangle of destinies stares out (see photo three)

The overall style is buffoonery; the strict ban on phones, photos, video — all this helps you dive into Macondo’s cyclical universe

It struck me that One Hundred Years of Solitude is Latin America’s Buddenbrooks: each infused with national spirit, each the literary Nobel laureate, each recounting a century-long family saga capped by a family’s demise. Only, Thomas Mann’s novel never matched Márquez’s runaway global fame — although, perhaps, that’s offset by the present-day comfort of bourgeois Germany, in contrast with “poor” Colombia.
Have you ever attended this performance?

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Dear friends,
I decided to share with you the pearl of Russian literature which I guess is not well known but so unique and authentic. It’s the collection of fairy tales by the Urals’ writer Pavel Bazhov (1879-1950).
The Malachite Casket is the book consisted of 20 fairytales which hopefully I will record and publish one by one.
The book was translated from Russian into English by Eve Manning and I will read out loud it for you, I apologise for my Russian pronunciation and wrong spelling and intonation.
I will be happy to hear your feedback of the Pavel Bazhov’ stories and please let me know what do you think of this kind of project
Yours, Rita

20 FAIRY TALES WRITTEN BY PAVEL BAZHOV IN THE COLLECTION OF MALACHITE CASKET
The mistress of the copper mountain
The malachite casket
The flower of stone
The mountain craftsman
A fragile twig
That spark of life
Zhelezko’s covers
The bailiff’s bootsoles
So Chen’s gems
Cat’s ears
The great serpent
The serpent’s trail
Zhabrei’s path
The dancing fire maid
The blue snake
The key to the earth
The blue crone’s spring
Silver hoof
That dear name
The eagle’s feather

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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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