BlogHide Resteemsrussian-life (37)in music • 7 years agoMoscow Seasons - Music FestivalMoscow has the most amazing music festival right now in the downtown area, and if you can imagine there are 184 singers and bands from 16 countries taking part in the festival! I was so busy these…russian-life (37)in music • 7 years agoUkulele, my love!My husband wanted ukulele for his birthday. Well, ok, sure, but I had absolutely no clue what it was. We went to a small store in the basement of some old building in the middle of the city, and I…russian-life (37)in colorchallenge • 7 years agoFlowers have not weekdays!I heard this great quote from a friend yesterday, don't know where it came from: Flowers have no weekdays, they are ALWAYS dressed for holidays. So very true! Look at the flowers my husband got me…russian-life (37)in colorchallenge • 7 years agoMy perfect red color day :)I get these color moments, when it all goes together well, just want to keep it here for my color inspiration. We have a great Easter tradition in Russian Orthodox Church to wear red for all the…russian-life (37)in cats • 7 years agoWill leeches save my girl?I wanted to write something positive, but today my heart is crying as I once again get ready for my Fluffy's blood test. Fluffy is part of my soul, we saved her when she was a little kitten…russian-life (37)in psychology • 7 years agoSocionics - is it help or is it harm??Has anyone heard of socionics before? We had a friend over several days ago who told us about the trainer and school in Moscow he went to and learned about socionics. He went on and on about the…russian-life (37)in nature • 7 years agoFirst spring flowers in Moscow: a walk in the Botanical GardenThere is an amazing place dowtown Moscow, unique in many ways. As we read from the information booklet, it has long history as it was opened by Peter the Great in 1706. It has seen many generations…russian-life (37)in russia • 7 years agoThe best place in the whole world: my beloved home city Moscow todayWe are on our way to ring the bells on the bell tower/belfry (it is one great tradition - during Easter week anyone can ring the church bells, and it doesn't matter if you don't know how!), and I…russian-life (37)in culture • 7 years agoEaster joy continues - most beautiful monastery decorationsNote that the red egg is made of real flowers if you can imagine! This is monastery located in downtown Moscow, called Sretenskiy. Such beautiful Easter decorations every year…russian-life (37)in russia • 7 years agoAmazing photos of Easter decoration in the Russian monasteryThese photos were sent to me by a friend from the Russian monastery Diveevo, located approximately 400 km from Moscow. This is how the church is decorated for Easter celebrations. These are all real…russian-life (37)in space • 7 years agoGagarin in our hearts forever - 12 April - Cosmonautics DayIn memory of the first flight in history of a human being in space we celebrate today, 12 April, the day of cosmonautics. On this very day, 57 years ago (year 1961) Soviet cosmonaut Yuri A.Gagarin…russian-life (37)in russia • 7 years agoAmazing Easter week decorations in the heart of MoscowEaster week is such joy which is difficult to express with words. Bells ringing, people walking and enjoying themselves with their families. Many tourists, too. The downtown Moscow is decorated with…russian-life (37)in easter • 7 years agoEaster celebrationEaster day is always such a joy. The sky is special, the air is special and the day is filled with happiness and love. I have a hobby of collecting photos of sky anywhere I go, it amazes me so. This…russian-life (37)in culture • 7 years agoEaster decorations in Moscow and One great traditionMoscow is getting ready for Easter celebrations, the downtown Moscow is decorated with artificial trees and a huge egg, one of the symbols of Easter. Easter week is going to be beautiful and full of…russian-life (37)in eastger • 7 years agoGreat Thursday - closer to EasterToday Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Great Thursday in remembrance of Last Supper which Christ The Lord shared with His disciples. Churches are full of people, who take part in Eucharist, taking…russian-life (37)in cats • 7 years agoToo funny not to share :) Lynx and Fluffy wish you a purrfect day and night :)Lynx and Fluffy are waiting for spring, just as we all are in our gray Moscow area, so tired of snow and wind. It finally feels like sping, and it certainly smells like it, too!russian-life (37)in life • 7 years agoThe story about the wise English Queen and the Great Russian cosmonautI had a great English teacher in High school, he was the first one to tell me this story. I think it's truly touching. Being the guest of the English Queen in 1961, Yuri Gagarin, the first man in…russian-life (37)in introduceyourself • 7 years agoDear Diary - thoughts on my first day in Steemit communityPlease correct me if I am wrong but to me this first day in the Steemit comminity is like starting a diary. Have you maybe also felt this way or have I gone insane? I must be quite naive but it's…russian-life (37)in life • 7 years agoThe Passion Week - when every day is filled with a MeaningThe Passion Week has started in Orthodox Russia today - we follow the steps of Christ to His Death and Resurrection, and every day of the week remembers the events, which happened so long ago... and…russian-life (37)in introduceyourself • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Introduction post - SteemitDear all, I am Catherine from Moscow, Russia, and this is my first day on Steemit. This picture of myself was taken in a beautiful Kuskovo park in my home city Moscow, the city which I dearly love…