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KOSTYA TSZYU:
SECRETS OF THE CHAMPION
Text: Anna Lyakhu, Stepan Gritsuk
Photo: Yuri Gelitovitch
is it easy being a champion? how can one maintain one’s intellect when one is
hit on the head every day? who can take the crown away from Klitschko? world
champion and holder of many titles, great russian boxer kostya TSZYU has told bulba
NEWS about the secrets of his vistories, about controlled aggression and about his
love for ukraine and ukrainian cuisine.
You are a very strong and successful man. Is it not
hard being always the first, the champion?
First of all, being a champion is a hard work. Therefore, if you are a champion today, tomorrow you do
not have to choose being a champion or not. You need
to earn being the champion. This is hard work and
huge responsibility.
What does one sacrifice to become a champion?
Almost everything. For instance, at the start of
my boxing carrier I sacrificed my childhood. Since
I was 12 I trained twice a day. Correspondingly, I
had to go to bed at 9 P.M. Very early I had a dream
that I tried to achieve. Which meant that there
would be no disco bars, no partying, only the drills.
Therefore I believe that I sacrificed my childhood
in exchange for boxing.
Which of your fights would you name the most important in your career and how hard it was?
For me it seems it was just yesterday, although it was
12 years ago, on November 2, 2001. In that fight I assembled all titles together and became world champion. I believe that people still remember that fight
with Zab Judah. I became an absolute world boxing
champion and this is a rare achievement. I made it
into history due to this fight. I am on the International Hall of Fame. Therefore we can say that this
fight is the most significant fight in my boxing career.
Until then there had been no absolute champion in
this weight category for 40 years.
Is it frightening to enter the ring after a defeat?
After the first defeat it was not scary. But it was hard
to motivate myself. Nevertheless, I was self-confident.
There was no fear of defeat.
How do you like coaching? What are your goals?
My goal is for my boys to never lose. However, this
is not the only goal. Being a champion is a heavy responsibility.
You are constantly criticized, many people expect
you to fall, and you have many enviers. That is
why I not only teach, but bear additional responsibility for the boys, their mood and well-being,
so that they could stay focused and abstract
themselves from all this.
Name us two-three most promising Russian boxers.
In any weight categories!
Promising? We have many promising boxers; therefore it is hard to tell. However, I will tell you two
names that are important to me know. These are the
boys I work with currently, Sasha Povetkin and
Denis Lebedev. They are
world champions, but it
is my job to not only help
them retain their championships, but to also be
loved by people, be role
models for others. So that
they are recognized everywhere and become true
stars.
Currently, all boxing fans
wait eagerly for the fight
between Klitschko and
Povetkin. Was this your
idea to get them into one
ring? Is it worth for Povetkin to take this risk of
facing the hardest fight
against giant Klitschko?
No, the idea was not mine, but it is in the wind.
Vladimir is the world champion, Sasha is a regular champion; however, there should be only one
champion. Therefore, it is our task to make Sasha the champion. What does it mean - taking
risks? This is the true drive of it all – the arrival
of a new generation, which should come and take
away from the older ones that which they held
for too long.
VIOLENCE WILL NEVER SAVE
THE WORLD, AND BOXING IS
NOT A BLOODTHIRSTY SPORT
Who is the best middle weight boxer in the world today?
Well, there is no absolute champion today. It is hard
to give just one name. But I think that the best boxer today is Mayweather who is a bright star and the
most highly paid boxer of the world and one of the
best boxers in history.
Boxing is one of the bloodiest sports. Do you believe
that violence will save the world?
By no means ever! Violence will never save the world
and our boxing is not a bloody sport. It is harsh, but
this harshness is the controlled aggression. Everything is under control.
Is there an unwritten boxing ethic apart from the official rules?
Our ethics is this: shake your adversary’s hand before
and after the fight.
Can you interact with your adversary outside the
ring as if he were your friend or comrade?
I have great friends who helped me in my preparations
to fights being my sparring partners. We are friends in
spite of the fact that we fight in the ring. Entering the
ring with my son I will punch him too.
How does he feel about this?
And what can he do? (laughs)
Do you want him to become a professional boxer?
He is only 15 and he is the champion of Australia already. Yes, I would like him to, but this is my wish.
There is of course a question of his wish. The key is
for him to want it!
Do you have boxing dreams?
Thank God, no more!
Have you ever fought outside the ring?
Very seldom. The last time I fought in 1990, but I am
not going to tell you under what circumstances.
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And how one can preserve one’s intellect while being
hit on the head all the time?
It is better to avoid being hit on the head. Besides, do
you know that statistically boxing ranks 20 injurywise even in terms of head injuries? Football is the
leader here!
Which of your personality traits you are proud of
and would like your sons to inherit?
My main trait is hard working, fantastic hard working. This is what I would like to convey to my sons.
Who is the head of your family?
I am. Just like this, direct and harsh. (laughs)
Does your wife have a right of vote?
Seldom! (laughs)
Is there someone who you consider a moral authority, who you admire and whose opinions is very important for you?
My dad.
Your professional life took you all over the world,
you lived in different countries. Who do you feel you
are? Is there a place that you can call you home?
I am Russian. And I feel Russian. Regarding a place
I cannot give you an answer. I am a citizen of the
world! But I like places where it is quiet and calm
and where people do not recognize me. This is the
best and most convenient place where I would like
to live.
have a fashion store.
I love watches too, and have developed my own
brand.
When have you become acquainted with Ukraine
and Ukrainian cuisine?
I visited Ukraine for the first time in 1985. After
that I visited Alushta many times. I had my training camp there. I visited Lviv, too. In other words,
I have been in many Ukrainian places. This country is very close to me. I love Ukrainian borsch
with pampushki, vareniki with potatoes, pirogi
with cabbage, all sorts of homemade pickles: tomatoes, cucumbers, well, everything!
Many sportsmen follow strict diets not to gain
weight. Do you impose any restrictions on yourself?
At this point I do not have to do this. However, generally speaking the assortment of food here is quite
good for any diet. If I were prescribing a diet for anyone I would recommend this restaurant because here
you can find everything you need.
What do you like most in Korchma Taras Bulba?
You know, I cannot say what I do NOT like. This is
the problem. Whatever I order here, I just love it
all. Without exceptions. I have been a guest here for
many years and I love it all and always!
When was the first time you visited Korchma? Did
someone recommend it?
The first time I visited it by pure chance. And I liked
it. There is a Korchma restaurant not far from my
home, therefore we are frequenting it. It is cozy and
very homelike.
How did you meet the owner of the restaurant Yuri
Beloyvan?
I have met him five or six years ago, maybe more.
In Australia. Marat Safin was playing on the Australian Open and we sat side by side, cheering, and
this is how we met.
Does your wife share your culinary preferences?
First, we do not eat fat or fried food. Therefore
here everything is just for us.
Are you interested in anything else apart from boxing? What do you like to do in your free time, if you
have any? Or what would you like to do?
Sport is my life. Not just a hobby, but my entire
life. Recently I have become a founder of a restaurant and have grown interest in the restaurant
business. This is an Asian cuisine restaurant and
I think it is one of the best here in Russia. Also, I
Profile:
KONSTANTIN TSZYU
An outstanding Russian and Australian
boxer, three-time USSR champion,
two-time champion of Europe and world
champion among amateurs, absolute world
champion (in WBC/WBA/IBF versions)
among professionals. Honored Master of
Sports of the USSR. Was born in the town
of Serov (Sverdlovsk region) on September
19, 1969. The unusual last name of Tszyu
comes from his Korean grandfather who
came to Russia from China. When Kostya
was nine years old, his father brought him
to the boxing class.
After 1991 Konstantin lived and worked in
Australia. After returning to his homeland
Konstantin conducts regular master classes
demonstrating his methods of training and
coaches famous Russian sportsmen. On
June 12, 2011 Kostya Tszyu was included
into the International Hall of Boxing Fame
as a man who contributed largely to the
development of this sport.
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Sport just a hobby
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but an entire life
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April 1
World Bird Day
Day of Laughter (All Fools’ Day)
House Spirit Day
April 2
International Children’s Book Day
April 4
Webmaster Day
April 6
Day of Workers of Investigation of the Ministry
of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
April 7
Birthday of RuNet
World Health Day
Annunciation
April 8
Day of Workers of Military Registration
and Enlistment Offices
World Gypsy Day
April 12
International Day of Aviation and Cosmonautics
April 13
Day of Philanthropist
World Rock-N-Roll Day
April 14
Day of Road Police of Ukraine
Day of Anti-Air Defense Forces
April 15
Day of Environmental Knowledge
Day of Workers of Criminal Investigation of Ukraine
April 17
Day of Veterans of Internal Affairs and Interior Troops
April 18
International Day of Monuments and Historic Places
World Radioamateur Day
April 19
Snowdrop Day
Day of Workers of Scrap-Processing Industry
April 20
National Day of Donors in Russia
Day of Environment of Ukraine
Day of Chinese Language
Day of Astronomy
APRIL DELICACIES
OF THE FOLK CALENDAR
“April begins while snow is still there and ends with green leaves,” “April streamS
wake the earth.” There are many folk sayings and beliefs about April. The name
of the month dates back to the Latin word “aprilus,” which means “warmed
by the Sun.” In the ancient Russia it was called TSVETEN (flower month),
snegogon (driving snow away), vodoley (pouring water), and in Ukraine it is
still called kviten (the flower month). In the folk calendar almost every day is
connected with a certain belief. We have selected several days of the April folk
calendar for you, so that you could see that these beliefs are true for yourself,
and try some of the dishes recommended during Lent.
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April
Photina’s Day
On this day the spring and well
water was especially highly
rewarded, and its properties were
deemed curative. On this day
people (especially those seriously
ill) had to wash up with well or
spring water. Water enchanted
on this day was used to cure
many ailments. Also, this day is
considered a day of glorifying flax.
People would hang their prettiest
flaxen clothes on fences would
adorn birch branches with handembroidered towels. The girls
would reel off with long flaxen
stripes.
Korchma Taras Bulba recommends
Natural mineral table water
“Kamorinskaya.”
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PEOPLE FOR A VERY LONG TIME AND BRINGS
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April 21
Day of Local Self-Government
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April 22
World Earth Day
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April 23
Ukrainian Psychiatrist Day
Day of English Language
April 24
World Day of Solidarity of Youth
World Secretary Day
The Annunciation Day
April 26
World Intellectual Property Day
April 27
Day of Russian Parliamentary Government
Day of Notaries in Russia
April 28
World Labor Protection Day
“The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem”
(Willow Sunday)
April 29
World Dance Day
April 30
Day of Fire Protection Service
World Jazz Day
April
Korchma Taras Bulba recommends
Pirogi with stewed cabbage, potatoes and mushrooms,
and with apples. Salmon grilled with spices. Fried trout.
Dorado on steam.
The Annunciation is a holiday dedicated
to commemorate the day when Archangel
Gabriel brought good news to Virgin Mary
that she would give birth to the Son of God.
The Russian people loved the Annunciation
very much and considered this holiday one
of the most important holidays in the year.
Fasting would always become less strict
on Annunciation, even if it would coincide
with The Good Friday. They would cook
“kulebyaka” specifically for this day: a special
cake with fish or cabbage. According to folk
belief on Annunciation God Himself blesses
the earth and all that grows upon it. This
brought about the tradition to hallow the seeds
set aside for planting on the eve of, or during
Annunciation.
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April
Cabbage Soup Maria
By April the peasants run out of cabbage; therefore
they could only dream of thick cabbage soup in
which “the spoon can stand upright.” The saying
went as follows “Don’t wish for sour cabbage soup
in April!” It was time to cook April soup – barren,
thin and giving occasion to various jokes: “Cabbage
soup good only to rinse foot wraps.” They used to put
nettle and sorrel into the soup since they didn’t have
any cabbage.
Korchma Taras Bulba recommends
Lenten sorrel borsch. Beetroot lenten borsch
with smoked pear.
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This year, Lent which started in March will last during the entire April and will
end on May 4. For those fasting, the network of Korchma Taras Bulba created
a diversified lenten menu which allows fasting during Lent without damage
to health. Naturally, it is not simple for the lives of active adults without animal
proteins and fat. Therefore, it is crucial that the menu is created properly, diversified
and with consideration of nutrition experts.
Obviously, the purpose of Lent is not dietary, but
rather spiritual. The refusal to eat animal food and
carnal pleasures should lead one to elevated thoughts,
stimulate one to think about one’s life and if it is as pure
and clean as one would wish. The priests themselves
call upon the believers to not jump into Lent feet first
by taking up overwhelming rules.
They advise quite the opposite – to soundly measure
one’s abilities and abide only by those restrictions
that can be held until the last or Holy Week. And, of
course, they remind us that those below 14 years of age,
sick, pregnant and nursing mothers and travelers are
relieved of Lent. Dieticians recommend supplementing
the lenten menu with rich fruits, vegetables and root
crops, so as to always have something nutritious
at hand: for instance, bananas, sweet pears, canned
peaches and resins. Besides, it is almost impossible to
loose weight during Lent because of the need to transfer
almost completely to the hydrocarbon diet. Fruits and
vegetables improve the work of the stomach, excrete
fats, carcinogens and allergenic agents, reduce high
cholesterol blood level sand reduce the risk of malignant
tumors. Regarding fresh fruits and vegetables, there are
so many nowadays in stores, that it makes you dizzy.
These are popular apples, bananas and potatoes, and
exotic mango and papaya. Drinks containing milk
are completely prohibited during Lent; therefore it
is recommended to switch over to very useful and
completely lenten drinks – kissels and compotes.
Kissel is a brilliant invention of Slavic cuisine, it can
April
Zosima the Apiary
Bees were held in high regard by the folk. There
are many folk saying about bees: “Priest would
not serve mass without bees (i.e. without wax);
“Bees are small but they know more than those
who are great in size»; “To keep bees you have
to love bees»; “For a good beekeeper there is no
bad year»; “a bee won’t sting a good man.” It was
advised to eat honey on this day. In ancient Rus
it was eaten not only in its pure form, but was
also used for cooking of different dishes. Honey
was added even to meat, paltry and fish dishes.
Pork and duck baked in honey were very popular.
Medovukha – a drink of mead and spices was
also well loved.
Korchma
Taras Bulba
recommends
Honey and
lemon kvass.
Homemade
kvass. Pear
kvass.
be cooked using any sort of fruits and berries, as well
as oat flakes and whole oats, while kissel’s thickness
can be regulated by adding starch: the more starch,
the thicker the kissel. Frozen berries are excellent for
compote, what is important is to not allow it to boil
longer than five minutes under a lid, thus it will retain
maximum vitamins. It is recommended to cook simple
and nutritious lenten dishes, for instance, mushroom
and potato cream soups (you can make them tastier
by adding vegetable cream or soymilk), stew of the
mixture of frozen vegetables, and stewed cabbage with
carrots. Besides, it is high time to reach into the garner
for grandmother’s pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut and
winter salads. Such a savory additive can diversify
lenten dishes. Such homework combines well with
boiled potatoes, buckwheat and lentil mash. Seasonings
can and should be added to almost all dishes, together
with fresh and dried culinary plants, this will improve
the taste of the most lenten dish right away.
Such additions will not impair the healthy properties of
the dish. We should also mention soybean dishes which
are particularly good for the elderly and for people
involved in sedentary work. Soybean dishes reduce
the risks of cardiovascular diseases, improve the work
of brain and regulate the contents of cholesterol in
blood. (Besides, according to the dieticians the entire
diet prescribed by the Lent can be called the best anticholesterol diet.)
Among other things, the prohibited products are
contained in the most unexpected foodstuffs. For
instance, many chewing gums contain animal gelatin.
The same can be said about chocolate, bakery foods and
fast-food – you can never know what it inside what
appears to be a vegetarian dish. Do not forget that any
deterioration of well-being is the reason to interrupt the
fasting. According to the doctors, the main indications
of intolerability of fasting are surges of arterial tension
(both up and down), abrupt decline of tonus, worsening
of sleep, increased brittleness of nails and bad skin
tightness. Not many people can go without foodstuffs
of animal origin for a long time, this particularly
concerns those who live in the cold climate. According
to most dieticians, the Lent diet is not dangerous for
healthy adults: it is crucial to provide oneself with
hot dishes in time: thick soups, vegetable stew with
potato, all sorts of mushes with as many cereals as
possible. Besides, it is Ok to eat late suppers during
Lent; moreover it is necessary. And don’t forget to eat
at least 300 g of fresh vegetables everyday – at least a
couple of bananas and a cucumber.
For the information of
those fasting
Animal protein can be replaced with soybeans,
mushrooms and nuts.
There is iron in pumpkin, briar, flavoring herbs
(parsley, fennel, coriander), sweet pepper, celery,
raspberries, red huckleberries and cranberries.
The iodine and vitamins found in fish can also be
found in laminaria.
Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in rape-oil and
flaxseed oil.
Photo: Vadim Shatrov
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LENT: good for body and soul
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Text: Vladimir Suprunenko
TRIDENT AND OSELEDETS
The Arian roots
of Ukrainian symbols
TRIDENT IS ONE OF STATE SYMBOLS OF UKRAINE AND ITS EMBLEM. THIS IS AN ANCIENT SYMBOL
WHICH OFFICIALLY DATES BACK TO THE RURIK DYNASTY AND DUKE VLADIMIR, AND ITS ROOTS GO
DEEP INTO PREHISTORIC TIMES. TRAVELING IN INDIA I NOTICED THE STRIKING SIMILARITY OF “TRISHUL”
(AN ATTRIBUTE OF GOD SHIVA) AND UKRAINIAN TRIDENT. BUT IT IS NOT SO SURPRISING AFTER ALL, FOR
THESE IMAGES DATE BACK TO COMMON ARIAN SOURCES.
The Ukrainian scientists and common inquisitive
folk continue to grapple with the deciphering of the
meaning of the Ukrainian trident. A venerable historian from Zhaporizhya suggested that trident is essentially an anchor. Others believe that it resembles
a falcon. Some think it is a crown. So far this game is
still interesting for those Ukrainians who grope for
their prahistoric roots.
Initially, trident is ultimately a weapon. Simply
remember the Roman retiarius gladiators armed
with trident pitchforks. Earlier still tridents were
used as fishing tools. It is no surprise that trident
has become a symbol in many world cultures and
religions. Greek sea god Poseidon cannot be imag-
Photo: Vladimir Suprunenko
ined without a trident. During Neptune festivities
which are so popular on our Asov and Black Sea
costs (where ancient Arians dwelt), a long shaft
with a tip crowned with a trident is still an invaried
attribute of the sea god.
In the hands of Zeus-Jupiter this dangerous weapon symbolized a stroke of lightning. Weapon means
power and power is the main superiority of authority. It is no coincidence that trident was a personal
sign (tamga) of great Mongol Ghenghis Khan, it
adorned coins and stamps coined by Kyiv dukes.
Since time immemorial trident was the symbol of
The edition of poetry
of Taras Shevchenko
“Kobzar” had
8 million
copies. Some of his
poems were translated in
more than 100 languages.
Ukraine ranks
4
in the world by the number of outgoing
cyber-attacks. During the last month
566 531 attacks were conducted from
Ukrainian servers.
trinity. In many cultures it symbolized the division
of the Universe into earthly, celestial and otherworldly, the unity of the Divine, Fatherly and Maternal – the holy origins, as well as three natural
elements: air, water and earth. Legendary Paracelsus
cured the sick with its help. He also mentioned that
many European magi use trident as a magical wand
symbolizing the triad of human life: spirit, soul and
visible substance.
However, you cannot find the images of trident similar to those used in Ukraine and India. The Ukrainian trident on Ukrainian coins that I took with me
as souvenirs and on the cover of my passport became
a sort of an amulet for me – with their help I was
accepted everywhere around India. You can see tridents everywhere in India: on roofs of temples and
ashram monasteries, on the walls of buildings and on
car sides, near chapels, graves, sanctuaries, prayer
places, near springs and holy trees. At markets I
often met paupers and monks with bamboo sticks
crowned with triple edges in the form of three petals. First and foremost, this is the main weapon and
usual attribute of one of the high god of Hinduism,
the God Shiva. First, it symbolizes three main aspects of deity: creator, keeper and destroyer. Second,
its power above three worlds: earth, the underworld
and celestial. And thirdly, its power over time – present, past and future.
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Ukrainian books have been
translated into German during the
last 20 years. The participants of
the Leipzig book fair believe that
Ukrainian literature should be more
actively popularized and promoted
in Europe.
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In Buddhism trident symbolizes three great treasures of Buddha – Dharma (teaching), Sangha (monastic order), and Buddha himself. Besides, it is the
symbol of destruction of three poisons – wrath, desire and laziness. So much of everything. Maybe our
scientists unearthing the Arian antiques in Slavic
lands should take a look at Indian trishul too?
Why do Indians need oseledets-type forelocks?
…One can’t enter the same river twice. This does not
refer to the Holy Ganges that washes away all sins
and blesses body and soul. In Ganges one can perform ablutions forever. The entire city is located on
the western bank of the Ganges on three hills that
represent thee tips of Shiva’s trident. Life is boiling
on the bank of the Ganges primarily due to the presence of the river. Before ablution one needs to get
one’s head in order. Both thoughts and hair. The barbers have work to do. My traveling bristles attracted
their attention immediately, however, I firmly refused their services and simply watched other people, old and young, get served by the barbers. Body
should be shaved thoroughly before ritual ablution.
The most zealous adepts usually shave off everything including eyebrows and eyelashes.
However, many men leave a bob of heir on their
heads. I looked closer at one skinny Indian with
high cheekbones sitting on the stairs after shaving
and looking at the river, and suddenly I saw Chieftan Ivan Sirko in him…. In another muscular pilgrim
with a cocky bob I could see a Cossack from the retinue of Taras Bulba. Naturally, I asked what the Indians called this bob of hair on their heads: in Hindi
the Indians call it “chutia,” and the Nepalese call it
“tupi.” It is for these bobs of hair that the Ukrainians
are called “khokhols,” and how should we call the
residents of Hindustan who adorn their heads with
bobs (khokhols)? The bobs of the Indians are short
and thin as compared with those of the Cossacks,
which can be spun around one’s ear. However, it is
possible that the bobs of ancient Arians were longer
because they could well be the ancestors of this hair-
ABOVE ALL, A TRIDENT
IS A WEAPON AND
INVARIED ATTRIBUTE
OF ONE OF SUPREME
GODS OF HINDUISM.
100 3000
The archeologists dug out
Above
caves have been discovered in Ternopil
region and only one fifth of all underground
passages have
been explored.
copper and silver coins in Popyasnanskiy district
of Lugansk region. The coins were stricken by
Abdallakh, the last
khan of the Batu
dynasty and he was
headquartered here.
style adopted by many nomadic peoples. It is known
that casts appeared in India after arrival of Arians.
The Brahmans (priests), Kshatriya (warriors),
Vaisya (traders and craftsmen) and Shudra (peasants) were distinguished not only by their way of
life, but by their appearances too. The warrior cast
of Kshatriya shaved their heads leaving a small bob
of hair on the back of their heads. Possibly, that is
the reason why they were called Shikhandi (crested
– from the words “shikhanda” which means crest.
“Shikha” in the middle of one’s heads was considered
the symbol of superiority and cleanness. It defined
those “twice born” (for a warrior who met death often these symbols were of paramount importance).
“A crested is coming bringing trouble in his wake”
the enemies would often say about Cossacks. A crest
fluttering in the wind would often daunt enemies
more than a sharp sabre. In Bengal I encountered
monuments to Indian chiefs and warrior heroes.
Many of them resembled Ukrainian Cossack leaders
strongly. “Crested” Arians once came to the banks of
the Ganges from northern steppes. They did not just
bring trouble, neither were they just conquerors.
Many Arian traditions and customs became part of
global cultures and some of them are still alive on
the banks of the Ganges and Dnieper.
60
million UAH
have been invested into Lviv Autobus Plant
(LAZ) to increase the production of ambulances in 2013 to
1000 units, which is
10 times more than
the existing figure.
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KYIV-PECHERSK LAVRA: UNSOLVED
MYSTERIES OF ANCIENT LABYRINTHS
THE LABYRINTHS OF THE KYIV-PECHERSK LAVRA ARE AMONG THE MOST ANCIENT AND POORLY
STUDIED UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES OF THE ANCIENT RUS. THE OFFICIAL RECKONING OF
THE TIME OF THEIR EXISTENCE IS MAINTAINED SINCE THE FAMOUS “PRIMARY CHRONICLE”
SAYING THAT DURING THE 6559TH SUMMER (1051 A.D.) AN ATHONIUS RETUNED FROM
MOUNT ATHON AND DWELT IN A SMALL TWO-FATHOM CAVE. SINCE THEN CENTURIES HAVE
PASSED OVER THE DNIEPER STEEPS, A HISTORY OF PEOPLES AND STATES WAS FORMED HERE
AND THE SMALL CAVE TURNED INTO THE LAVRA – THE LARGEST ORTHODOX SANCTUARY FULL
OF MYSTERIES AND WONDERS.
Photo: Pavel Egorov
Text: Yuri Suprunenko
My grandmother used to tell me a lot about the
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. At the end of the 19th
century she used to walk to it on foot from a village
near the Dnieper River for hundreds of kilometers.
She would walk barefoot as the other pilgrims with
her shoes over her shoulder. She would put on her
shoes only on entering the Lavra. Because she was
meeting not only a stone miracle, but saints too.
According to legend, Norman brigands had lived
here a long time ago and ruthlessly robbed any
merchant boats sailing along the Dnieper River.
The famous trade route “from the Varangians to the
Greeks” passed this way and the foreign guests had
their hands full. They used to hide the loot in their
cave and a few centuries later when a monastery was
built here its residents would search for the brigand
loot time after time. It is said that they found it.
People talked about the monastery as if about actual
facts. The better the temple, the more enigmatic the
explanation. The bell tower
was constructed by twelve brothers. They were
building it and it would sink under the ground.
Everyone was in amazement. No matter how many
bricks were set the walls would not grow and would
sink into the ground fathom by fathom. Only the
brothers would remain calm. They must have known
their trade. This is how rumor explained the presence
of cavities suited for living beneath the monastery.
Finally, they worked their way up to the onion dome.
As soon as they placed a cross above the dome the bell
tower started rising from under the ground. The people
gathered round speechless in the presence of such a
wonder as if it were a great holiday. The suddenly some
wench shouted: “How about that! One can get to the
sky like that!” Well, the Tower of Babylon also failed
to reach the firmament of heaven. With these words
the bell tower stopped rising from under the ground.
No one knows what happened in actuality. Although
people do not know many other things too.
What was the purpose of constructing cave hideouts,
when was the foundation of the monastery laid
and construction of the temple began? However,
one thing is certain: this bell tower is one of the
highest of all orthodox monasteries. After a short
span of time followers started to join Athonius who
became famous with his holy life. The bank of the
Dnieper River in this place is made up of sandstone
which is porous and easily removed with pickaxe
and shovel. That is why new caves appeared by
leaps and bounds. They made no blueprints at that
time, but from records we know that as early as in
the 12th century there were cave cells, galleries,
churches and refectories in cliffs below the Dnieper
River. Naturally, among of the main miracles
attracting pilgrims to the Lavra are incorruptible
relics of saints. There are many unsolved mysteries
in the burial grounds too: some saints were buried
naked, the others in grand clothes. They also
found remains of a hunchback tied up with ropes.
There are decaying bones too. Those of women and
children are among them. And that in the all-male
monastery! And some broken sculls… Fables and
legends are a tricky matter, the reality transforms
and gains momentum with the help of imagination
of not just single humans, but of the entire nation.
Therefore, almost all medieval authors wrote about
the gigantic length of Kyiv catacombs. Very seldom
the figure used was 10 miles, more frequently they
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wrote about 100 miles, and the most generous
chroniclers wrote about 1000 miles of underground
passages without blushing.
According to legend, they extended not just under
the entire city of Kyiv, but passed underneath the
Dnieper River and even connected the city with
many settlements of Ancient Rus – Chernigov,
Smolensk, Pskov, Novgorod, Moscow and a series
of other towns. But legends aside, the facts in the
form of maps state the following: the first graphic
images of Lavra appeared at the end of 15th century.
They are performed in the form of illustrations on
the margins of a manuscript by Lviv merchant M.
Gryunevitch. His schematic drawings contain very
interesting information. On them you can see the
entrance to the most ancient part of the dungeon
reinforced with oak stilts. This ancient portal has
not been found still in spite of all the efforts of the
historians and speleologists summoned to assist
THE UNDERGROUND GALLERIES
REPRESENTED ENTANGLED
AND INTRICATE MAZES HIGH
ENOUGH FOR MEN TO
WALK. MEDIEVAL AUTHORS
WROTE ABOUT THE GIGANTIC
LENGTH OF KYIV CATACOMBS.
ACCORDING TO LEGEND,
THEY PASSED BELOW KYIV AND
UNDERNEATH THE DNIEPER
them. Another piece of interesting information
contained in the records of M. Gryunevitch: the
caves of Lavra are 50 German miles long.
The underground galleries represented entangled
and intricate mazes high enough for men to walk.
The first proper map of the caves was drawn up by
the monks of the Lavra more than 300 years ago. Its
authors created an entire system of map symbols and
presented all elements of the catacombs in accurate
proportions, which allows us to easily compare the
remaining parts of the caves with the ancient ones.
And here comes the first mystery. The map shows
two caves – legendary passages stretching beyond
the Dnieper; however their path is blocked not by
the river, but by a map’s border which ruthlessly
cuts off the answer to the question whether there
are actual passages underneath the Dnieper River.
Well known are the ancient underground tunnels
used by the veterans of World War II first upon
retreating from the German occupation of Kyiv and
later upon retaking of the capital of Ukraine. Many
people addressed the directorate of the Pechersk
Park with suggestions to explore the passages
underneath the river. However, the underground
passages seem to be accursed – each time something
stood in the way of exploring them.
Dowsing operators attempted to search for the lost
galleries spreading in all directions from the Kyiv
Lavra. Ivan Kontsov, a known fan of using dowsing
technologies to uncover historic mysteries, made a
lot for the search of Kyiv caves. During one of the
sessions of the Russian Geographic Society he talked
about an almost 100-mile long underground gallery
the vault of which was protected against collapse by
copper sheets. He managed to track this gallery with
the help of dowsing frame. Many of the people who
attended the session laughed at such a “historic” fact
and it turned out that they laughed in vain.
In a book written by medieval authors Phorius and
Cellorius as early as in 16th century, they mention
the vaults of Lavra catacombs protected by sheets
of wrought copper. This means that this gallery
really existed because Ivan Kontzov’s answers to
the questions at that session leave no doubt – he
had never read this book. Moreover, he simply
could not have invented such an unusual cover of
an underground passage from thin air. Here, next
to Lavra there is the Holy Sophia, which is another
temple not without its miracle. It soars above the city
as a boat above the waves. Well, maybe not a boat, but
the domes of the Holy Sophia astounded with their
grandeur so much that this cannot be explained by
simple craftsmanship. That is why pilgrims told each
other what the first saints saw with their own eyes:
the dome was suspended from the sky on gold chains…
Many mysteries and secrets of this ancient land have
still not been uncovered. And they will beckon us,
descendants and scions of those legends, for a long
time.
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Музей у квартирі
За 50 років львів’янин Іван Гречко зібрав
найбільшу в Україні колекцію
Гуцульські ікони, мальовані на склі, вироби з порцеляни, шкіри і дерева, раритетні
речі церковного вжитку і навіть рідкісні буддистські стародруки та ікони-сувії,
привезені аж із Забайкалля, а ще дерев’яні фігурки лемківських «божків», що з-під
насуплених брів пильно дивляться на кожного, хто переступає поріг квартири
Івана Гречка. За старенькими дерев’яними дверима вони – чи не єдина сторожа
величезної колекції, яку чоловік збирав впродовж усього свого життя. Часу на неї
затратив таки чимало — не так давно розміняв дев’ятий десяток літ, а зацікавленості
до старожитностей не втрачає. Напевне за це і отримав неписаний статус патріарха
українського колекціонерства.
Photo: Yuri Gelitovitch
Text: Stepan Gritsyuk
Усе, як завжди, починалося з малих років: спочатку було просте дитяче зацікавлення, коли через брак
коштів власноруч доводилося виготовляти іграшки на
різдвяне «деревце», ялинку по-нашому, матеріалом до
яких, як у казках, слугували старі речі.
Згодом хобі: коли із містечка Надвірна, що на ІваноФранківщині, переїхав жити до Львова, то кожних
вихідних повертався у рідні краї, Гуцульщину і Покуття, де купував, випрошував, обмінював старі гуцульські
ікони«Спочатку я хотів мати п’ять ікон, — розповідає
Гречко, — але потім увійшов у смак, і кожна субота
чи неділя проходила мені у горах чи передгір’ї. Сідав
у Львові на потяг, скажімо «Рахівський», якщо треба було їхати в район Надвірної чи Делятина, або на
«Львів-Чернівці», це коли уже їхав до Коломиї чи
Снятина. З потяга пересідав на автобус, вони тоді були
дешевими, мішок на плечі і гайда селами… З подорожі
ніколи не повертався з порожніми руками… Мене вабили оці написані на склі майстрами-самоучками речі.
Вони були далекі від канонічності, святі взагалі не
мали пропорцій — завеликі руки, ноги, роздуті голови… Бувало так, що через свою неписьменність автори підписували ікони так, що важко взагалі було щось
зрозуміти. Одна частина назви могла розпочинатися
латинкою, а інша уже закінчувалася кирилицею…»
Таких як Гречко у радянські роки переслідували, їх вважали мародерами. своїми релігійними пошуками «баламутили» голови людям, що комуністам не подобалося.
«Найчастіше люди з радістю віддавали мені вживані
ікони, бо, переважно, після смерті старих молоді тримати їх у себе не хотіли. Звичайно, що грошей за своє
добро вони не брали, бо вважається, що релігійні предмети не продаються. То я привозив їм з міста навзамін
нові, але не настільки цінні. Ой, я зараз кожного образка історію пам’ятаю, то для мене ціла легенда.
В останню експедицію Іван Гречко вирушив ще до того,
як Україна здобула незалежність. Вибиратися далеко за межі Львова тепер уже не ризикує, бо вік не для
мандрівок. Чоловік жартує, що він уже не колекціонер,
а імпресаріо колекціонера Гречка. Та і джерела, які завж-
A memorial Gogol parlor
was opened in Rome on
march 22 in his apartment on
via Sestina 125. It is here that
Gogol wrote the first volume
of the “Dead Souls” and
worked on his story “Taras
Bulba.”
ди давали можливість знайти щось оригінальне, давно
висохли. Якщо раніше на цій ниві Гречко, за винятком одного-двох поціновувачів старовини, був сам, то
потім іконами почали цікавитися усі, хто тільки може
— приїжджали і з Києва, і з Одеси, і з інших областей
України. Тільки якщо Гречко народні вироби зберігав
і примножував, то останні за дзвінку монету продавали
їх іншим колекціонерам і найчастіше вони опинялися
далеко за кордоном. «Там багато людей з того нажило-
ся. Навіть взяти Параджанова, який знімав у горах свої
«Тіні забутих предків». Вони для зйомок у старих церквах брали під розписку ікони, хрести, а потім усе повертати навіть і не думали… Яка доля того… Хто знає?», –
розповідає колекціонер.
Зацікавленість релігійними раритетами у Гречка
не випадкова. Зізнається, що свого часу дуже хотів
стати священиком. Навіть ходив на Святоюрську
гору до о. Гавриїла Костельника, аби той взяв його
семінаристом. Уже прийшов туди поселятися із речами,
але плани зруйнував випадок — Костельника застрелили посеред вулиці, і йти вчитися не було до кого. «Та
добре, що я не став священиком, — втішає себе Греч-
ко, — бо до того треба мати покликання, а я його не мав.
Священик, лікар і учитель повинні мати покликання,
а без нього краще хай туди і не йдуть, бо з того не буде
нічого доброго. Стануть простими ремісниками, які заробляють гроші і все. Просто у мене біда була — 48 чи
49 рік був, я вчився і отримував лишень 25 чи 30 рублів
стипендії, ще тих сталінських рублів. Мама в одному
«Гулазі», десь аж за Байкалом, сестра в гетто на Півночі,
біля Курильська, а жити за щось треба… Я мав тоді двох
старших товаришів, то вони мені і сказали: «Йдемо на
священиків, бо як би там не було, а біля престолу ще
ніхто з голоду не вмер…»
Важке дитинство у Гречка було не випадковим. За
зв’язки з УПА батьків і сестру вивезли у Сибір. Згодом
помер брат, а за ним і тато.
Добре кажуть: «Що не робиться, те на краще», бо хтозна
чи досягнув б таких висот Гречко, якби навіть і отримав
духовний сан. Він двічі мав аудієнцію у Папи Римського і став першим гуцулом, який отримав прийом у нього! Фото з цієї події досі ретельно зберігається в архіві
чоловіка.
Кілька років Гречко домагався, аби місто в одному із
музеїв виділило йому виставкову площу. Усі ікони, хрести, стару порцеляну він готовий безкоштовно передати музейникам, лишень аби ті добре доглядали експонати. А дивитися справді таки є за чим. За оцінками
мистецтвознавців, вдома у Гречка зберігається найбільша
колекція гуцульських ікон на склі середини XIX — початку XX століття. Там їх понад сотня. І це якщо не брати до уваги інших предметів старовини. Нещодавно його
приватною колекцією зацікавився Український Католицький Університет, який виділив місце під зібрання.
«Дозбирався до того, що тепер воно мене з хати витісняє —
тримаю на стінах, під ліжками, у шафах, а місця мало.
То є народне добро, і я не є його власником, а тільки
депозитарієм. Хочу вернути усе народові, але з тим, щоб
воно якнайкраще було експоновано і працювало на нашу
культуру. Усе частіше про це думаю, бо ще трохи і треба
буде переноситися туди, де, як кажуть старі люди, довго
би бути — вік підпирає, завіса опускається… Тому хочеться зробити порядок, бо колекція і колекціонери мають таке правило, що як помирає людина, яка займалася
тим, і десь ту свою колекцію не записала чи не передала в
цілісності, то вона потім розлазиться по світу. Десь туди
одна річ, туди… Була файна колекція і не стало…»
The wonder-working icon
of Kholmsk Madonna is
one of the most ancient
icons. It is believed that
it was painted by Apostle
and Evangelist Luke in
Jerusalem. According to
legend, the icon was brought
to Ukraine by Vladimir in
11th century A.D.
The
archeologists
uncovered
a korchma
(inn) dating
back to 1617 centuries in the village of Shepel,
Lutsk region. This is the first such find
in Volyn.
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До 200-річчя Тараса Шевченка
«Я так її, я так люблю…»
У Національному культурному центрі України в Москві презентували збірку
поезій Тараса Шевченка українською та російською мовами «Я так її, я
так люблю…», виданої Київським видавництвом «Либідь» та ініційованої
Національним культурним центром України в Москві.
Text and photo: Assol Ovsyannikova-Melentyeva
Книга видана за підтримки Інституту літератури ім.
Т. Г. Шевченка НАН України до 200-річчя з дня народження Великого Кобзаря. В ній вміщено вибрані
оригінальні твори – вірші та поети Тараса Шевченка та їх переклади російською мовою. Книгу щедро
ілюстровано малюнками, офортами та малярськими
творами Шевченка.
На презентації генеральний директор Центру, доктор історичних наук, лауреат Національної премії
України імені Тараса Шевченка Володимир Мельниченко сказав:
— Поетична спадщина Тараса Григоровича Шевченка, вже давно подолавши національні межі, увійшла
до скарбниці світової літератури. Мудрий Олесь
Гончар писав, що правда «Кобзаря», як правда Святого Письма, для людства ніколи не постаріє, не
згасне. Шевченко відкрив світові Україну, розкрив її
душу, героїчні і трагічні сторінки її історії, просвітив
неминучу свободу і «добру славу, / Славу України»
в історичній перспективі.
З книгою «Я так її, я так люблю…» можна ознайомитися та погортати в Інформаційно-довідковій
бібліотеці Центру.
Святкування 199-річчя з дня народження Тараса
Шевченка
На початку березня в Національному культурному
центрі України в Москві в присутності Надзвичайного і Повноважного Посла України в Російській
Федерації Володимира Єльченка відбулися урочистий вечір і святковий концерт, присвячені 199-й
річниці з дня народження Тараса Григоровича Шевченка.
Володимир Єльченко привітав усіх присутніх
і відзначив, що українська держава вдячна всім, хто
сприяє збереженню пам’яті Тараса Шевченка:
– Неможливо переоцінити значення спільного
святкування цієї знаменної дати, яка, безперечно, стане знаковою подією українсько-російського
діалогу і сприятиме подальшому зміцненню дружби
і взаєморозуміння між нашими країнами та народами. Сьогодні ім’я Шевченка здатне згуртувати нас
навколо тих корисних справ, які можна чинити на
Famous revolutionary
Sophia Perovskaya
who threw a bomb at
emperor Alexander
II was the grandgranddaughter of
hetman of Ukraine
Kirill Razummovakiy.
The son of Mozart,
Franz Xaver
Wolfgang Mozart
founded the first
musical school in
Lviv. He arrived to
Lviv in 1808 and
lived here for almost
thirty years.
Солісти Національної заслуженої капели бандуристів ім. Г. Майбороди
благо України, на користь тих, кого доля занесла далеко за її межі, але хто серцем і душею залишається
в Україні.
В урочистому концерті взяли участь солісти
Національної заслуженої капели бандуристів ім.
Г. Майбороди під керівництвом народного артиста
України, професора Віктора Скоромного. Ними
була виконана літературно-музична композиція
«Бандуристе, орле сизий…», в якій прозвучали пісні
на слова Тараса Шевченка.
У концерті прозвучала стародавня бандура (С. Захарець), торбан (М. Плекан) та ансамбль троїстих
музик.
Справжньою прикрасою композиції стали й твори
Тараса Григоровича у виконанні ведучої концерту
Раїси Чорногуз «Перебендя», «Гайдамаки», «Думка», «Іван Підкова», «Тарасова ніч», «Якби мені,
мамо, намисто», «Гамалія», «Сон», а також вірш
Івана Драча «На похорон Тараса Шевченка».
Того вечора Український дім на Арбаті ще раз
підтвердив, що він є справді Шевченковим домом,
у якому Великого Кобзаря пам’ятають, шанують та
роблять усе для увіковічення його пам’яті.
In April Ukraine will host
the second elimination
round for a space flight.
Any man above 18 years of
age can take part in it. Two
winners will undergo training
in the International space
camp in the USA and then
will go into space.
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DISCOVERY OF THE AMERICAS:
THE FINAL SHOT
NEW YORK HAS THE BEST THINGS OF THE ENTIRE WORLD; THIS IS A TRUE NOAH’S ARC! WE HARDLY NEED
TO MENTION THAT NATIONAL CUISINES ARE REPRESENTED HERE BETTER THAN IN ANY OTHER CITY.
THROW IN FRANTIC COMPETITION MULTIPLIED BY THE FREEDOM OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND HARSH
STANDARDS, AND THE IDEA TO OPEN A NEW UKRAINIAN RESTAURANT WILL SEEM VERY BOLD TO SAY THE
LEAST.
However, this did not stop Yuri Beloyvan, the founder and owner of a network of Korchma Taras Bulba restaurants.
Fourteen years ago he opened his first restaurant in Moscow and was not daunted by uncivilized competition at
the stage of “wild capitalism,” and today his restaurants are all over Moscow, and Korchma is visited with delight
not only by numerous Ukrainians, but by the natives of Moscow and any other admirers of delicious homemade
food regardless of nationality. And now it is the turn of New-York. And not of any of its outskirts but of Manhattan,
West-Broadway, South of Huston Street. We are not going to tell you about all the upheaval and complexities that
we went through to make our dream come true. On the eve of the opening of the restaurant when every hour counts
Bulba NEWS asked the members of the “final shot” about efforts undertaken by them for Korchma Taras Bulba to
open its doors to the residents of Manhattan and tourists from all over the world.
Konstantin Lavro,
a famous Ukrainian artist:
“Currently I am doing mural
paintings. I have done mural
painting in Korchma in Kyiv
and now I have the occasion
to work in America. Primarily,
these are stories of Ukrainian
rural life, national ornaments, in
other words, they depict what
a Ukrainian home looks like.
I hope that my paintings will
help visitors be inspired with
the Ukrainian spirit and get to
know not only our cuisine, but
our artistic culture too.”
Yuri Beloyvan, head of the Korchma
Taras Bulba project joins the
restaurant mural painting process.
Lydia Mikhailovna Krot,
brand-chef from Moscow:
“I came here to help Alexey Naumov, the
chef of New York Korchma adapt our
menu to American products and demands
of the locals. This is Soho and not some
other place. People here watch their
waistlines, both men and women. All are
obsessed with their health, nutrition,
calories, healthy food and otherwise
fashionable trends. Therefore, we need to
solve a complex task: present Ukrainian
cuisine with its borsches, pampushki and
salo and convince visitors that this will
not do harm to their waistline. I will not
disclose all secrets but I will say that we
propose a certain novelty – a brunch,
something between a breakfast and a
lunch, which is very popular here. This is
a very substantial breakfast that can last
you until the evening (laughs). Draniki,
omelets, baked puddings, cheese cakes
– just what the doctor has prescribed!
And for the opening we are preparing the
main menu plus grilled ham. There will
be more, but we are not going to tell you
about it!”
Jan Khazanovskiy, General Manager:
“The selection of personnel is well underway here:
waiters, a hostess, barmen, cooks. 90% of employed
staff speak Russian, almost half of them come from
Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. The first question
we ask is how comfortable one feels in national
Ukrainian clothes. This is crucial to a friendly
and relaxed atmosphere. It should not look as
an amateurish show but should look natural and
seamless. Apart from background and professional
qualities I immediately pay attention to whether
a person likes to smile and to his or her ability to
charm, because positive energy cannot be replaced
with any kind of working skills. The guests will
immediately feel the attitude to them, be it formal
politeness or sincere hospitality. We want our guests
to feel at home and cherished. We conduct special
trainings for personnel, explain and teach our
approach and our philosophy.”
We can only add that the fragrance of delicious
Ukrainian borsch is already in the air of Manhattan
intriguing its sophisticated residents. Without
doubt, New York will be conquered!
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I am not a wizard yet,
I am still learning…
Master class for children
in Korchma taras bulba
Text: Viktoriya Chalaya
GREAT UKRAINIAN EDUCATOR V.A. SUKHOMMLINSKIY
SAID THAT A CHILD “STRIVES TO GET TO THE HUMANE VIA
THE BEAUTIFUL,” THAT LOOKING AT PAINTINGS IS THE PROCESS
OF GETTING TO KNOW THE WORLD OF FEELINGS AND
A FAIRYTALE IS INSEPARABLE FROM BEAUTY.
On March 9, 2013 Korchma Taras Bulba
restaurant and publishing house A-BA-BAGA-LA-MA-GA made a gift to Moscow
children by inviting a true magician and
master of the paintbrush and understanding
of children’s souls Konstantin Lavro, a famous
artist and illustrator to conduct a master class
in drawing. At a set time many small and not
very small guests assembled near Korchma
Taras Bulba. Their eyes shone in anticipation
of meeting such an illustrator famous for his
works of “Night before Christmas,” “Fairytale
about the cat, roster and fox,” “Christmas
mitten” as well as fabulous “Alphabet.” On
that day and especially for children the
painter unveiled the secrets of his masterful
portrayal of beloved characters. Somebody
asked to draw a princess, some asked to draw
a crocodile. Konstantin Lavro smiled with
his kind smile and explained the tricks of his
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trade. In the end even the smallest children
drew masterpieces.
The national flavor of paintings of the artist who
graduated from the Ukrainian academy of bookprinting complemented the interior of Korchma
Taras Bulba and its unique menu. While the
kids were painting, their parents were not idle.
They were treated by waiters wearing national
costumes who offered different refreshments at
the very entrance to the restaurant for free.
Smiling Ukrainian girls, wooden furniture and
embroidered towels corresponded to the high
spirits of the guests. After the master class the
chef of the restaurant held a culinary training for
the children. Together they learned how to bake
proper cookies. The future craftsmen bustled
about wearing costumes of kitchen hands – white
aprons and hats. Their parents watched their
children with enjoyment and subsequently even
tasted some of their first culinary masterpieces.
We are always on the lookout for young,
energetic boys and girls who like to work
and are willing to become professionals.
With us, every result-oriented employee
has opportunities for professional
development. The unique feature of
our HRstrategy is not only to choose
experienced personnel but also capable
young workers, creating an effective team
of professionals.
Our vacancies:
ADMINISTRATOR
COOK
HOSTESS
CASHIER
WAITER
DELIVERY OPERATOR
BARTENDER
PORTER
We offer: convenient shifts + free meals + benefits
package+ superannuation benefits + developed
corporate culture + competitive salaries.
Perfect candidate: citizenship of Russian Federation,
Ukraine, Belarus, age 18 - 50. Willingness to work,
grow and develop professionally
HR department:
Metro station “Aeroport”
Chernyakovskogo Street, 3
Tel.: 8(499) 151-4451
Attention! Open vacancies in Korchma Taras Bulba restaurants in Kyiv and New York
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Уникальный фотоал
ьбо
вы можете приобрест м "Другие люди. Гуцулия"
и в ресторнах "Корчм
а Тарас
Бульба" по эксклюзив
ной цене
A UNIQUE PROJECT
ABOUT A UNIQUE PEOPLE
THE “OTHER PEOPLE. THE GUTSUL LAND” ALBUM IS
A UNIQUE PROJECT ABOUT A UNIQUE PEOPLE. IT
WAS BORN AFTER A SERIES OF ETHNOGRAPHIC
EXPEDITIONS TO THE CARPATHIANS BY THE
AUTHOR OF THE IDEA, FAMOUS TRAVELER AND
PHOTOGRAPHER YURI BELOYVAN.
THE GUTSULS – are among the most
enigmatic and picturesque ethnicities
in the world. Their world begins
where the civilization ends. This is
the reason why the highlanders still
are self-sufficient: they tend sheep and
hand down their unique crafts from
generation to generation: potter’s craft,
woodcarving, making woolen blankets.
Publication of the album is an attempt
to recreate the primeval beauty
disappearing gradually under the
pressure of technical progress. By the
way, the album about the Carpathians
is performed in an original and unusual
format: bright modern photographs in
combination with collages from old
photographic pictures, some of which
are more than a century old. These
archive materials have been obtained
from the archives of several Ukrainian
museums. Readers can not only enjoy
the amazing beauty of the Carpathians
and picturesqueness of their residents
but also see what the gutsuls looked
like before. Each photograph has a
legend in Russian and Ukrainian.
You can buy the “Other people. The Gutsul land” album in all restaurants of the Korchma Taras Bulba network at the price of 400 rubles.
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April is still threatening us with its last wind-chills but warmth and spring
beauty are already on the threshold! Summer lounges open in the network
of Korchma Taras Bulba restaurants beginning on May 1.
What is a summer lounge?
A summer lounge is sun warmth and light breeze
which does not scare anymore and does not drive
us inside.
In summer lounges there are flowers and cozy
lightsome interiors where enjoying your favorite
dishes is even more pleasant.
It is possible to feel in the country without leaving
Moscow.
Welcome!
TASTE OF THE CRIMEAN SUN
WHEN WE HEAR THE WORD “CRIMEA” WE IMMEDIATELY IMAGINE AN IDYLLIC
LANDSCAPE: BLUE SEA, HAZY MOUNTAINS AND LOTS OF SUN… AND, OF COURSE,
THE CRIMEAN WINES.
Since time immemorial vine has been cultivated in this blessed land. The wines produced
in the Crimean in Bakhchisarai and Savastopol valleys were famous far beyond the Crimea.
They still find amphoras on the seabed which were used in the antiquity to transport wine,
and recently the archeologists uncovered cave towns with preserved utensils for winemaking.
We have asked General Director of “Legendy Kryma” Mikhail
Shtyrin, an expert and connoisseur, about Crimean wines and
specifics of winemaking.
Mikhail, we know that your company is not simply
delivering wines, but it produces them too.
Indeed, we work a lot on establishing our own
winemaking enterprise in the Crimea using
cutting edge technologies. Naturally, we take into
consideration the winemaking technologies of the
Crimea. We intend to make legendary Crimean wines
affordable so that all could enjoy the taste of the
Crimean sun regardless of the season.
Do you intend to plant your own vineyards?
We have already planted our first vineyards! So far
this has been only 70 hectares but we intend to double
this figure and after several years our vineyards
should cover 1350 hectares.
Winemaking is a science. Tending young vines is like
tending a child. One has to feed it and water it on
time, help it “get on its feet and not fall down” while it
is still weak. And the most important thing is loving it
and putting
your soul into it.
We have great experts and we know that we do not
waste our time and effort in vain.
But why the Crimea? Why did you choose this region?
Crimea is an ancient land with many thousands of years
of history and deep cultural heritage. The Crimea is
inseparable from grapes and wine as it is inseparable from
world history, world culture, sun and the mountains.
The geographic latitude of our vineyards is 45 degrees
– it is well known the world over because such
“golden” winemaking regions as Medoc (Bordeaux)
in France and Veneto in Italy are located on this
latitude.
What should simple consumers know about wine to
make a good choice?
You need to choose manufacturers who have earned
good reputation. We have been in the market for
20 years producing Crimean wines, and for many
the name “Legendy Kryma” (Crimean legends) has
become a model of high quality and affordable wine.
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only fresh and natural products. Therefore, all
restaurant meals that you receive using fast
delivery service possess unique homemade
flavor and a price attractive for Moscow
DELIVERY OF UKRAINIAN HOME-COOKED MEALS!
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Around-the-clock delivery service
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Minimum order: 1000 rubles
Delivery time: 1 hour and above
Home delivery
Delivery within 10 km of Moscow ring road is
free (for orders above 5000 rubles)
SMILE!
Hello! You have reached the military
registration and enlistment office.
If you want to serve in the army press a
star, if not, press a grid.
– What is the difference between a husband and a
child?
– Almost no difference. At least you can leave a child
with a nursemaid alone.
A sauce with garlic is called “garlic sauce,”
mushrooms sauce is called “a mushroom
sauce” and a sauce with horse reddish is
called simply “sauce with horse reddish.”
I wonder why it is so?
A question to the Armenian radio:
– What is the most unlucky Russian family name?
– Khokhlov.
– And what is the most unlucky Ukrainian family name?
– Moskalenko.
ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS
AND VEGETABLES
Sliver zucchini into pieces 5 cm high, cut out the core not completely by leaving the base, add salt,
fill with stuffing and stew under the foil by adding water until ready. Stuffing: slice onions, carrots,
tomatoes and boiled mushrooms, add salt and fry on the pan until golden. To serve, place zucchini on a
salad leaf and adorn with parsley. Serve soybean sour cream separately.
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Ukrainian cuisine –
prepared with love
Restaurants’ location:
Aviamotornaya metro station,
6 Krasnokazarmennaya St., (499) 763 5741
Avtozavodskaya metro station,
6 Velozavodskaya St., (499) 764 1532
Akademicheskaya metro station,
16/10 Profsoyuznaya St., (499) 125 0877
Alekseyavskaya metro station,
3 Bochkova St., (495) 616 6754
Airport metro station,
64 Leningradskiy Prospekt St., (499) 151 9011
Baumanskaya metro station,
23/41 Bakuninskaya St., (495) 956 5580
Borovitskaya metro station,
8 Mokhovaya St., 24-hour, (495) 644 8020
Krasnye Vorota metro station,
47 Myasnitskaya St., (495) 607 1762
Leninskiy Prospekt metro station,
37 Leninskiy Prospect St., (495) 954 6466
Novokuznetskaya metro station,
14 Pyatnitskaya St., (495) 953 7153
Novye Cheryomushki metro station,
Nametkina St., 13 г, (495) 331 4211
Smolenskaya metro station,
12 Smolenskiy Avenue. St., 24-hour, (499) 246 6902
Tsvetnoy Boulevard metro station,
13 Sadovaya-Samotechnaya St., 24-hour, (495) 694 0056
Chekhovskaya metro station,
30/7 Petrovka St., (495) 694 6082
Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station,
6 Borovskoye Road, (495) 980 2051
Vystavochnaya metro station, of 1905 year,
27 Shmitovskiy Passage, 24-hour, (499) 256-4660
KIEV, «Teatralnaya», «Zolotye Vorota»,
«Kreschatik» metro station, 2-4/7 Pushkinskaya St.,
+38 (044) 270-7248
Look for this yummy in our menu.
Laskavo prosimo!
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