Привет! Здравствуйте! What a fun time it has been being in Russian in the past few months! I never knew that there were so many opportunities here in SPREES with different events happening all over the campus. Whether it may be georgian cooking (which I hope to go sometime soon, or even being in the music school (while learning some русский pieces with the help of Dr. Zavlunov) ; I am always surrounded by Russian, making it a part of my life that is not specially in the music school.
Also with the Russian Festival underway, it makes it so much more нитересный!
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Funny Russian Hats
The Russian winter headgear is somewhat infamous... Known as "shapka," it is essential to the Russian winter attire. There are two famous hats specifically, the "Ushanka" and the "Kubanka." There are many ways to make both of them, with differing fabrics and colors.
The Ushanka is a large, warm hat with two big ear flaps, and has a rich history. The first hat to look anywhere similar to it was created in the 17th century, and was known as a "treukh," or three ears. The ear flaps were actually pulled up, and it looked hilarious: 10/10 funny hat. The more modern version, unfortunately, losing some of it's original pazazz. Now, the ear flaps actually fall over the ears to provide some legitimate use.
The Kubanka, however, is even more disappointing, but is nonetheless a popular winter hat. It is named after the Russian providence of Kuban, and is significantly newer than the Ushanka. It's round with a flat top, and is generally made of some kind of thick fur, like that of a black fox. This dismal hat is actually quite fashionable, and has been repeatedly featured in the collections of high end designers, such as Chanel's winter collections. Not a very funny hat, but it would definitely look great on you if you had a small head. 2/10 on humor rating, but I think I'd wear it if I was trying to look cool in the winter anywhere but Florida.
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The Russian winter headgear is somewhat infamous... Known as "shapka," it is essential to the Russian winter attire. There are two famous hats specifically, the "Ushanka" and the "Kubanka." There are many ways to make both of them, with differing fabrics and colors.
The Ushanka is a large, warm hat with two big ear flaps, and has a rich history. The first hat to look anywhere similar to it was created in the 17th century, and was known as a "treukh," or three ears. The ear flaps were actually pulled up, and it looked hilarious: 10/10 funny hat. The more modern version, unfortunately, losing some of it's original pazazz. Now, the ear flaps actually fall over the ears to provide some legitimate use.
The Kubanka, however, is even more disappointing, but is nonetheless a popular winter hat. It is named after the Russian providence of Kuban, and is significantly newer than the Ushanka. It's round with a flat top, and is generally made of some kind of thick fur, like that of a black fox. This dismal hat is actually quite fashionable, and has been repeatedly featured in the collections of high end designers, such as Chanel's winter collections. Not a very funny hat, but it would definitely look great on you if you had a small head. 2/10 on humor rating, but I think I'd wear it if I was trying to look cool in the winter anywhere but Florida.
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Food is Food and Food is great
С Приездом! No we are not in an airport, but we are in a place of international travel? Who is traveling you may ask? Why no other than your very own taste buds! Where are we traveling from? Straight from Sprees in Деланд, Флорида to Tbilis Georgia!! From Adzhika to Tq'mali! Georgian Food is quite хорошо! In order to gain a great perspective on Georgian culture, make sure to sign up for Dr. Denners weekly Georgian Cooking club Thursdays in Allen ! You wont forget it!
And remember, Georgian food is healthy, so even if you're above 40 you still might be soft in the rump!
До свидания!
And remember, Georgian food is healthy, so even if you're above 40 you still might be soft in the rump!
До свидания!
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Russian Music Festival this weekend!
Зравствуйте! If you enjoyed listening to the Balalaika on the video, then you should come to the Russian Music Festival's concert this Friday, October 27th, at 7:30pm in Lee Chapel! Prokofiev, Shostakovitch, Borodin, and more. Go to as much of the Russian Music Festival as you possibly can. Go hear Russian songs sung by fellow Elementary Russian students on Saturday's concert!
До свсиданя!
Also, I find it оченъ интересный that the Russian language has evolved very little over time as compared to other languages, such as English.
Also, I find it оченъ интересный that the Russian language has evolved very little over time as compared to other languages, such as English.
