Russian-speaking residents of New York are waiting for Mayor de Blasio at the festival "Our Heritage"
The 4th American Russian Heritage Month festival kicks off on June 13 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The program includes musical concerts, dance performances, exhibitions, sporting events, and business fairs. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who attends the festival annually, is expected to attend. According to…
In Greece, a group of 15 Russian tourists hit by lightning
On the Greek island of Crete, 15 Russian tourists were hit by lightning. According to the Greek newspaper ΕΘΝΟΣ, the incident took place in the early morning of Friday, May 29, on the ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Tourists hid under a tree during a thunderstorm. Two Russians as a result of a blow ...
In Ukraine, rabbis are preparing for the holiday of Shavuot
On the eve of the holiday of Shavuot, rabbis in various cities of Ukraine held an event to attach “mezuzahs” to the houses of Jews - pieces of parchment (in a case) with a passage of the Shema Yisrael prayer, which should be on the doorpost at the entrance to every Jewish home. In general...
“Brodsky’s Birthday” in “Russian Samovar”
On May 24, Joseph Brodsky would have turned 75. The literary world celebrates the birthday of the genius poet, who had to endure persecution and emigration. According to Brodsky's friends, he loved his birthday and always celebrated on a grand scale. Many of those to whom he ...
Chairman of the Board of Directors stole a Mercedes S-500 car
As reported in the Moscow Department of Internal Affairs, Moscow police officers detained an American businessman suspected of stealing a Mercedes S-500 car. The suspect deceived him and took possession of a car belonging to a Russian citizen, the financial director of a Moscow company. “On May 22, 2015, an American citizen of 1961 was arrested ...
Israeli police detained gang leader
Yesterday evening, the leader of a crime clan suspected of involvement in the murder of another crime boss, Felix Abutubul, was detained at Ben Gurion Airport about 13 years ago. Today the detainee was taken to court, where, during the court hearings, a decision was made…
60-year-old Israeli spouses won eight million shekels
The 60-year-old husband and wife won eight million shekels in a lottery draw held last Saturday, May 23rd. The lucky winners stated that they usually send the lottery forms at the end of Saturday, as they observe traditions and believe that this is the period ...
The project has started - Novodvorskaya’s work in three volumes
The Zakharov Publishing House and the Yegor Gaidar Foundation have begun raising funds to publish a three-volume work of Valeria Novodvorskaya. “Our plans are to publish a three-volume book with a circulation of 2000 copies; if the project receives a large amount, we will increase the circulation. First of all, we offer future readers...
Boston ballet premier Lasha Khozashvili - on glass in pointe shoes and diets of male dancers
Lasha Khozashvili has been working in the USA for 5 years. During this time, the leading soloist of the Boston Ballet performed for the American audience parts from the most famous ballet productions: Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet. “The most sophisticated dancer of the troupe”, as...
Jewish veterans of the Red Army gathered in Times Square in New York
More than 50 Jewish veterans from New York who fought with the Soviet Red Army in World War II gathered in Times Square today to celebrate the Jewish Victory Day. The veterans were joined by local rabbis and leaders of the New York Jewish community. The celebrations were organized ...