Friends initiate ventures for Russian Language Day, collaborating with creators of social media platform and portal "Kultura.RF"
With Russian Language Day fast approaching on June 6, a day dedicated to beloved writer A.S. Pushkin, Classmates has joined forces with social media influencers to take a fresh look at classic literary heroes. Presenting, "The Psychology of Russian Literature," an engaging show where experts, such as historians Dmitry and Daría V'yunovy, Nika Marsh, philologist Anna Krylataya, art historian Elizaveta Krasnaya, and psychologist Victoria Nagornaya, discuss the intricate behaviors of characters from well-known works [1].
Get ready to delve into the minds of fascinating figures such as Ostap Bender, Eugene Onegin and Tatiana Larina, Prince Myshkin, Khlestakov, and the Master. Alongside these explorations, the experts will tackle age-old questions like why we're so captivated by antiheroes, why some grow while others stagnate, and why kindness is often mistaken for weakness [2].
Beginning a quest to reignite interest in classical drama, Classmates and Culture.RF present "Speaking Russian: The Generational Duel." In this exciting project, teams battle it out, generational style. Team "Veterans" squares off against Team "Juniors," attempting to guess the meaning of outdated literary phrases like "cotillion," "cab," "pharaoh," and "Semite"[3].
Filming took place at the Moscow Art Theatre named after A.P. Chekhov, the Moscow Academic Musical Theatre named after K.S. Stanislavsky, and the Maly Theatre, with Yana Muzyka officiating as the referee [3].
In addition, Grammar.ru shares insights into the lexicon of esteemed Russian writers like A.S. Pushkin, A.N. Ostrovsky, and A.P. Chekhov [6]. Users can discover the meanings, origins, and modern Russian language equivalents of these words. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to hear these phrases in context by accessing plays featuring them [6].
In the spirit of Russian Language Day, let's explore a new series focused on our homes and gardens, titled "Sustainable Soseworks: Modern Interpretations of Russian Classics," where influencers collaborate with experts to reimagine the lifestyles of literary heroes, such as Ostap Bender, in a more eco-friendly and contemporary setting [4].
As we delve into the world of Russian literature, let's not forget the importance of sustainable living, applying these lessons to our daily lives, steering clear of stagnation and promoting growth, just like the characters we love [5].
