Closing theaters, firing actors, arresting directors: how culture is being destroyed in Russia

The offensive of the Putin regime on culture is gaining momentum. Immediately after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many artists sharply criticized the aggression and were forced to leave the country. Among those who remained, a systematic “cleansing” of any dissent began. Last summer…

How the war changed the cultural life of Russian speakers in the United States

The outbreak of a full-scale Russian war against Ukraine changed life not only in both of these countries, but also in the Russian and Ukrainian diasporas around the world. ForumDaily has already talked about the numerous forms of cultural and creative leisure of Russian-speaking immigrants in the United States. These include…

Russian words that are dangerous to pronounce abroad

Imagine this situation. You have arrived somewhere in Vietnam on vacation. You are walking down the street with a friend and, not hearing something, loudly ask: “What?” And suddenly you catch the wary glances of passing Vietnamese, in which you can almost read the confidence that a serious fight is about to begin...

Personal experience: things that Americans cannot live without

There are things that no American can imagine his life without. Their list was compiled by one of the Yandex Zen bloggers, who immigrated to California from Russia. In first place among Americans in demand, of course, is coffee. American coffee worship is...

Understanding Americans through Films: What to See to Feel the Realities of Life in the USA

Probably, almost the entire generation of post-Soviet viewers under 40 grew up in one way or another on American films. However, being overseas, it is impossible to fully understand why certain phenomena and plots could have originated only in the United States. And on the contrary, living ...

Personal experience: what not to do in America

America is a colorful country, especially when it comes to laws. Sometimes actions that are completely familiar to residents of post-Soviet countries may be prohibited in some US states or even throughout the country, writes Alexandra Ukrainko in her blog Between New York and Boston. ForumDaily publishes material...

Cry and smile: American tips for good behavior in the USA

An American student studying on an exchange program in Kazakhstan humorously told 365info.kz about the nuances of American culture and how a foreigner should behave in the United States. Next - from the first person. Like all Americans, I am a patriot. I love my homeland and...

Cultural activities during quarantine: how to visit the best museums and theaters without leaving your home

To avoid getting bored at home during forced quarantine, pay attention to online offers from world-famous museums, galleries, theaters and other cultural institutions - thanks to modern technologies, you can spend two weeks with benefits not only for your health, but also for your soul.…

'He was killed first': the producer of the play about Solomon Mikhoels - about anti-Semitism and the tragedy of the great actor

On February 29, audiences in New Jersey will see for the first time the play “The Last Role of Solomon Mikhoels” - the story of the triumphant creative life, passionate love and tragic death of the great Jewish actor Solomon Mikhoels. On the eve of the performance, ForumDaily had the opportunity to talk with the producer of the performance, Leonid Kopeikin. -...

Eurasian Cultural Center opens in Manhattan

Kyrgyz American Foundation has officially opened its doors to its new cultural center - Eurasia Cultural Center. It is located in the Murray Hill quarter of Manhattan (New York). This is reported by the organization. The opening ceremony took place on January 9th. A round table was held within its framework ...

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