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Tag Archives: Russia
Kazimir Malevich: Reflections on Tragic Loss
"Simultaneous Death in an Airplane and at the Railway" by Kazimir Malevich offers an empathetic vision regarding tragedy
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich (1879-1935) was a geometric “Suprematist” abstract artist whose work helped spearhead the avant-garde movement in Russia and Eastern Europe in the early 20th century. His illustration “Death of the Man on the Airplane and on the Train … Continue reading
Pancakes for the Departed: A Russian Death Tradition
We go to table to uncover the symbolism behind the traditional Russian funeral meal of pancakes or "blini"
The ringing of Orthodox Church bells, black bread and vodka galore – they’re the archetypal images of a Russian funeral. But there’s one element of the traditional ceremony that might surprise Americans: the Russian funeral pancake, otherwise known as “blini.” … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged blini, Maslenitsa, Pancakes russia, Russia, Russian death customs, Russian funeral
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In Memoriam of 9/11: New Jersey’s Teardrop Sculpture
The controversial 9/11 memorial by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli
In 2006, Bayonne, New Jersey was gifted a monument in memoriam of 9/11 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Known as “The Teardrop Monument,” or the “Tear Of Grief,” the towering sculpture was gifted to the US after it’s completion by … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged 9/11, 9/11 death, anti terrorism, In Memoriam, Memorial, Russia, September 11, september 11th memorial, To the Struggle Against World Terrorism, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, United States, Vladimir Putin, Vladmir Putin, World Trade Center, Zurab Tsereteli
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