Vasily Makarovich Shukshin was born on July 25, 1929, into a peasant family in the village of Srostki, Altai Krai. His father, Makar Leontievich (1912–1933), was arrested and executed by decision of a special troika in April 1933 when Vasily was not yet four years old. The boy's upbringing was taken over by his grandfather Leonty Pavlovich Shukshin (1882–1960) and his mother Maria Sergeevna (1909–1979), and later by his stepfather Pavel Nikolaevich Kuksin (1905–1942), who died at the front.
Alexandre Dumas (father) was a French writer, playwright, and journalist. He is the author of numerous novels, including "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Three Musketeers." His works are considered world classics. Alexandre Dumas was born on July 24, 1802, into the family of a cavalry general of Napoleon's army.
The Feast of Peter and Paul, also known as the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, is celebrated on July 12 in the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. This feast is dedicated to the memory of two of the greatest apostles, Peter and Paul, who played key roles in spreading Christianity and establishing the early church.
Ivan Kupala is a traditional Slavic holiday celebrated on July 7th. This holiday has ancient roots and is associated with pagan rituals related to the worship and revival of nature. During Ivan Kupala, people would gather on the banks of rivers, in forests or fields to mark the beginning of the summer solstice. The celebration includes many rituals and traditions.
Cyril and Methodius - educators of the Slavs, creators of the Slavic alphabet. They were brothers, born and raised in the Byzantine city of Thessaloniki (modern Thessaloniki), in the vicinity of this city at that time there lived a large Slavic population, so from childhood they knew one of the Slavic languages.
The European Foundation of Slavic Literature and Culture in Bratislava invites you to visit the Art Exhibition “My Favorite Province” 15.7.2024-01.10.2024. The exhibition presents works by participants in international art symposiums on contemporary art from the stock collection of the Elabuga State Historical, Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve (Russia, Republic of Tatarstan, Elabuga).
