THE URGYM-RIVER Opera in four acts (eight paintings) based on the novel by V. Ya. Shishkov Libretto by V. Ya. Shishkov and S. G. Ostrovy Characters: Danila Gromov, merchant Peter, his son Prokhor, his grandson Anfisa Kozyreva, a pupil of the Gromovs Nina Kupriyanova, the daughter of a rich merchant (first the bride, then wife … Read more
Blaise Pascal Thoughts “Let a man know what he is worth, let him love himself, for he is capable of good,” “let him despise himself, for the ability for good remains in him in vain” … “A purely mathematical mind will only work properly if it knows all the definitions and beginnings in advance, otherwise … Read more
The euphoria of the Moscow pre-New Year’s Eve in December 45 coincided with the mood of the recently demobilized from Germany captain Sergei Vohmintsev, “when it seemed that everything beautiful in himself and in life he had just realized and it should not disappear.” Four years of war, the command of an artillery battery, orders … Read more
Yu. V. Trifonov The old man The action takes place in the suburban dacha village in the unusually hot, suffocating summer of 1972. Pensioner Pavel Evgrafovich Letunov, a man of advanced age (he is 72 years old), receives a letter from his old acquaintance Asi Igumnova, who was in love for a long time yet … Read more
Claude Crebillon Misconceptions of the heart and mind, or Memoirs of M. de Melquer The seventeen-year-old Melkur entered into the light, “possessing all that is required, so as not to go unnoticed.” From his father he inherited a beautiful name, a great condition awaited his mother. The time was peaceful, and Melkur did not think … Read more
The action of the first novel of the trilogy “Sign of the Leuvencheldes” takes place at the estate of Hedeby, which the old General Lewenscold receives as a reward from King Charles XII for his faithful service in the war. After the death of the famous general, carrying out the will of the deceased, the … Read more
Immediately after arriving in Moscow, Nicholas feels the changes that have taken place with him. In his soul there is a place not only for his own feelings and experiences, but also compassion for someone else’s grief, the ability to understand the actions of others. He realizes all the unhappiness of the grief of the … Read more
The school curriculum provides for regular implementation of the presentation, this task is also an examination. At first glance, it may seem that outside the school walls, a person can already safely say goodbye to the writing skills: even at philological faculties, almost no attention has been paid to such tasks. But actually it is … Read more
Vito Andolini was twelve years old when his father was killed, who did not get along with the Sicilian mafia. As the mafia hunts for his son, Vito is sent to America. There he changes his name on Corleone – by the name of the village, where he comes from. Young Vito enters the grocery … Read more
YURI ALEXANDROVICH SHAPORIN 1887-1966 Shaporin is one of the oldest Soviet composers. His works, marked by high skill and bright national color, are associated with the realistic traditions of Russian classical music. Special interest Shaporin nourishes the embodiment of heroic and patriotic ideas, themes and images. He sings the romance of heroism, courage, heroic might … Read more