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    Konstantin Stanislavsky’s system had a huge impact on Hollywood. It evolved into several acting studios and many modern celebrities consider it best for work.
    Culture
  • Nudity in Russian art (PICS)
    Russian artists didn’t lag behind recognized international masters in depicting nudity. And Soviet painters were not even shunned for their piquant canvases. 
    Culture
  • The most dangerous cities in the USSR
    At times, gangs terrorized the inhabitants of these cities so brutally that the authorities had to call in the army for help and once even legendary Marshal Zhukov himself.
    History
  • Smolensk vereshchaka: Old-Russian style pork ribs (RECIPE)
    This ancient dish acquired its bizarre name thanks to a specific sound given off while cooking. Let’s try to make it!
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  • Why are services in Russian Orthodox churches not held in Russian language?
    In Russian Orthodox churches, an ancient language, which was created in the ninth century by the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius, is still spoken today.
    Education

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