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What to read: museum of failures, death in Africa, and a dystopia about twin sisters
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (231+ words) Realnoe Vremya has selected three new march books Annabella grew up in an unstable environment: her parents' early marriage, violence, her mother's departure, her father's alcoholism, moves due to war. Her father remains a key figure " simultaneously an object of…...
John Fowles — the writer who hated success and fame
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (479+ words) This week's book: British novelist john Fowles's debut novel "the collector" John Robert Fowles was an English writer, novelist, and essayist considered one of the key literary figures of the second half of the 20th century. His prose occupies an intermediate…...
“Wings of Bars” win Russian wheelchair basketball cup
1+ week, 1+ day ago (657+ words) Kazan team claims previously unattainable trophy Thanks to a reliable partner, JSC TAIF, the two-time Russian champions, "Wings of Bars," are developing at the level of professional teams. During the off-season, Kazan filled their time with friendly matches against opponents…...
The crazy old lady with a grenade and memories of war
1+ week, 3+ day ago (242+ words) Woman at 1,000 degrees" by Hallgr'mur Helgason is a sardonic look at life, freedom, Iceland, and the 20th century The novel Woman at 1,000 Degrees" was published in 2011 in Reykjav'k. Its concept is directly linked to a real encounter: Hallgr'mur Helgason himself has…...
A draw between equal rivals? Rubin fails to beat RPL underdog after successes against giants
1+ week, 3+ day ago (653+ words) Kazan team plays out scoreless draw with Krylia Sovetov away Two consecutive victories in the championship against Krasnodar (2:1) and Lokomotiv (3:0) raised expectations for Kazan's Rubin. Frank Artiga's team approached the game in Samara against Krylia Sovetov as the clear favorite,…...
The saddest book by Colleen Hoover
2+ week, 1+ day ago (376+ words) This week's book: Colleen Hoover's love story-drama "reminders of him" Margaret Colleen Hoover (n'e Fennell) was born on December 11, 1979, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She grew up in the small town of Saltillo. The future writer's childhood was spent in a…...
Russia takes third place in team standings at the Paralympics
2+ week, 2+ day ago (601+ words) Russia takes third place in team standings at the Paralympics'realnoevremya.com Russia takes third place in team standings at the Paralympics A brilliant result: six athletes " 12 medals, 8 of which are gold On March 15, the 14th Winter Paralympics concluded in Italy. The…...
“Assessment inadequate”: Most expensive Kazan studio apartment on sale for 36.2 million rubles
2+ week, 4+ day ago (390+ words) The "square meter" of the studio will cost 579,200 rubles " approximately 40% higher than the cost per square meter in Kazan's business-class residential complexes The cost of the most expensive studio apartment in Kazan currently stands at 36.2 million rubles. The property in…...
Maidan music channel gathered renowned performers for women
2+ week, 4+ day ago (536+ words) Concert " " (for you) dedicated to International Women's Day held in Kazan The organizers began preparing for the concert right after the New Year " choosing a venue in the city, developing the script, and inviting artists. " Such a lineup of artists…...
Alba de Cespedes: “Freedom is a much more difficult, daily, and arduous thing”
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (545+ words) Today marks the 115th anniversary of the birth of Italian writer Alba de Cespedes, who showed that personal life is also politics She grew up in an affluent and politically active environment, spoke several European languages, and wrote primarily in Italian....