2022-09-30 19:08
Russia is moving from the servile copying of liberalism to creating the Russian national state and the renaissance of the Russian empire
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The writer and translator Julia Shuvalova blogs about Literature, Cinema, Art, Music, and Photography. The blog is rich in illustrations, as well as audio and video material.
2022-09-30 13:09
This is emotional
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2022-09-30 12:39
President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation on occasion of ratifying the adjoining of Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye Regions to the Russian Federation. Without exaggeration, the… Read More
2022-09-29 16:54
Following the referenda in four parts of the now former Ukraine, we are waiting for the ratification of historic documents tomorrow. The sunset tonight signifies the glimpse of hope that alw… Read More
2022-09-28 17:54
Russian football fans unite behind the team "RUSSIA". They make the support of the country and soldiers their priority.
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2022-09-27 19:22
After today's attack on Nord Stream it is clear: the powers-that-be are working hard to speed a bitter end for Germany and European industry.
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2022-09-27 18:42
The cost of maintaining the war in Afghanistan was the same for the US as is presently the cost of Ukraine.
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2022-09-26 19:08
While mobilization is underway, some people chose to flee Russia. The majority's sentiment towards them is disdain.
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2022-09-23 13:36
Today is a historic day in contemporary Russia. Four parts of the former Ukraine are voting to re-unite with the Russian state where they all once belonged.
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2022-08-09 16:40
When I look at these sweeping views from my window, I feel the world belongs to me. It really is my oyster. But I have to accept my human limitations. Say, after I headed a mastermind sessio… Read More
2022-08-08 18:05
To celebrate the unofficial World Cats' Day here is Cancion Novisima de los Gatos by Federico Garcia Lorca, with a recital in Spanish.
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2022-08-05 16:03
There are two railroads near where I live. One, with two Birulevo stations, runs between Paveletsky Railway Station and Domodedovo Airport;another, Pokrovskaya, runs between Serpukhov and Po… Read More
2022-08-05 10:30
You can now follow my blog in Telegram, the link in the post. I'll be sharing old posts there, and I plan to do live streams.
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2022-07-30 15:47
Phos Hilaron is considered the first church hymn in a proper sense. It was sung every evening. In the video it is sung by the Valaam monks.
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2022-07-30 15:17
It is indeed the time to move to Russia and to bring over your "traditional" European or American heritage.
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2022-07-26 17:27
This is the view I had today from my window. You’ve seen my sunset cloudscapes before, now here’s something I occasionally see in broad daylight. My previous week was all about c… Read More
2022-07-26 17:27
This is the view I had today from my window. You’ve seen my sunset cloudscapes before, now here’s something I occasionally see in broad daylight. My previous week was all about c… Read More
2022-07-16 09:48
In our hemisphere temperature’s rising, so it’s just the right time to start thinking about summer. Thus here comes Mungo Jerry! This song I first heard on an audio cassette my D… Read More
2022-07-12 18:28
Today we celebrated the Day of two Christian saints, Peter and Paul. Peter was one of Jesus’s disciples who tried to emulate his master and follow him in his footsteps but couldn&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-07-11 12:10
The storms usually come after an extended period of extreme heat. I’ve received an SMS from the agency alerting me of the possibility of another storm later today. So far I can state t… Read More
2022-07-10 19:52
The photo was taken a little over a month ago, on June 2nd, but today’s sky was exactly the same after the storm had subsided. I managed to go shopping at about the time the storm was… Read More
2022-07-10 12:52
The real conflict will see the United States against China. It remains to be seen if China will act ahead, like Russia did in February 2022.
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2022-07-09 22:18
The church of the Presentation of the Virgin in Barashy was built between 1688 and 1701. It can be accessed from Pokrovka St, close to the Kremlin.
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2022-07-09 15:50
Ryōan-ji rock garden (Wikipedia) Nabi Khazri (Nabi Alekper ogly Babaev) is the national poet of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The poem that I translated into English was rendered into Rus… Read More
2022-07-09 15:17
Gladys Knight sings a ravishing interpretation of The Beatles' Let It Be. It got me thinking the Great Four were fortunate to sing it first.
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2022-06-25 13:56
The photo was taken a week ago when it was overcast. Today is sizzling hot, so this gentle reminder of a summer breeze is precisely what I need. I’m doing my first proper excursion thi… Read More
2022-06-24 13:14
The City of Optimists is an account of Julia Shuvalova's life and travels in England between 2002 and 2013.
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2022-06-01 17:21
June 1st is celebrated as the International Children's Day. In Russia, we traditionally pay much attention to this festival, as children are believed to be the future.
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2022-05-23 18:22
One of the central Moscow rivers, the Yauza, flows near the Library for Foreign Literature. I went there today to study for my upcoming paper on Wales in painting in late 18th – early… Read More
2022-05-10 19:11
May evening is cold this year. We haven't had enough rain, so the leaves are taking time to appear. But sakura is about to blossom.
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2022-05-09 17:35
Victory Day Parade and the Immortal Regiment have returned to Red Square on May 9, 2022. We celebrate this day with our veterans and children.
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2022-05-07 17:20
In memory of thousands of children who were killed by the Nazi army - and by the allies' appeasement - we will always remember and remind others of the real price of British and American Imp… Read More
2022-04-19 07:47
An exclusive interview with Aidan Aslin, a British mercenary in Ukraine who used to be pro-Donbass but was misled to change sides.
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2022-04-05 18:53
A British reporter visited Chernihiv region before the Bucha massacre, He shows the interactions between the Russian army and the civilians.
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2022-04-04 19:12
I support Russia's special operation against the neo-Fascist regime in Ukraine and its war crimes against the Ukrainian population.
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2022-01-31 18:49
This year I have an undated notebook for long-term planning and taking notes and a dated planner for everyday life.
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2022-01-19 19:57
January 19th is a fixed date in the Russian Orthodox calendar. On this day we celebrate Epiphany – the moment when Jesus came to be baptised by St John in the waters of the Jordan Rive… Read More
2022-01-09 19:11
And I don't know if I had enough rest, but I have a feeling it was good enough. And this is the most important thing.
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2022-01-08 15:36
Space O by Julia Shuvalova is a fictional account of David Bowie composing one of his most famous songs, Space Oddity. #bowie75
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2022-01-07 20:43
The Russian turn-of-the-year holidays are drawing to a close. Today we celebrated the Russian Orthodox Christmas. I didn’t go to the Mass this year, but I sent the cards to my friends… Read More
2022-01-04 20:35
Three Pleasures a Day is a nice psychological habit to keep yourself in a good mood each day.
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2022-01-03 20:44
As much as I like the concept of minimalism, I prefer to surround myself with things I love. I like Welsh and Scottish music and language, and throwing tartans around myself feels like trave… Read More
2022-01-02 15:46
New Moon on January 2nd, 2022 is the time to draw your first wishlist for the year. Read about the difference btw "I must" and "I want" and try going a more pleasant way.
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2022-01-01 17:46
First Day of 2022. I wrote a 2,5K words article on Russian Orthodox Christmas gifts.
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2021-12-31 20:45
Miracles happen when you do things you love
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2021-12-31 17:18
Overall, my 2021 was quite good. I am grateful for all moments.
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2021-12-28 19:33
Where do you get the festive spirit from amidst the cooking and cleaning? Remember about yourself, your life, and your wishes!
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2021-12-26 22:32
And So I Write My Life, a poetry collection by Julia Shuvalova, features original poetry in English and translations from Russian.
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2021-12-26 05:46
Paolo Conte Boogie plays a lighthearted note to Christmas weekend. Tune in and dance away with your near and dear! Merry Christmas!
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2021-12-25 02:40
A tale Miracle at Christmas by the Russian Julia Shuvalova inspired by the painting by the American Tom Sierak and set in the British Lake District.
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2021-12-24 23:25
A Bob Dylan cover of Do You Hear What I Hear oozes warmth and magic of Christmas season. Listen, enjoy, and be happy! Merry Christmas!
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2021-12-24 15:43
John Lennon composed Happy Christmas song in 1971 and stormed the British charts on December 24th 1972. Its remains poignant to this day.
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2021-12-20 14:10
The Russian Seasons calendar go through all 12 months in Moscow, mostly in my neighbourhood.
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2021-12-09 18:37
For my birthday this year I recorded at home Let It Be, the song that I have performed since I was 13.
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2021-12-01 19:37
Starting with the first year of my blogging - 2006 - I've always tried to dedicate a few posts to the festive season.
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2021-11-28 11:36
The Russian singer and songwriter, Alexander Gradsky, made an epoch in Russian rock music. He was aptly nicknamed The Voice by his friend.
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2021-11-14 17:33
The humanity has done everything in its capacity to get rid of God but it cannot stop Him being. He is a necessary category for a man's personal growth. And His principal language is that of… Read More
2021-11-02 10:05
Moscow has woken up to the thickest fog this morning. In fact, the photos were made at 9am when I walked my dogs.
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2021-09-26 21:31
I’ve got a special skill: I’m excellent at visiting exhibitions on their last day. 26th of September was the last day of an exhibition I’ve longed to visit since 2020. In t… Read More
2021-09-12 15:08
I’ve spent an entire day in Moscow city center. I’m sitting in Nikitsky Boulevard, blogging and noticing people walking past. Tomorrow is expected to be overcast but today there… Read More
2021-09-12 14:46
For the 874th anniversary of my native city I went to the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. There are currently two “Italian” exhibitions. One, in collaboration with Pinacoteca di Sie… Read More
2021-09-11 19:36
At the end of Maugham’s novel Theatre Julia Lambert dines on steak and chips. She savours life and art and reflects on her role as an artist. I love the novel and Julia’s charact… Read More
2021-09-10 19:45
My room is not quite what you see in the photo, although, as I’m writing this post in bed, I’m lying next to tall bookcases. But it is definitely a dream: to have a study and a l… Read More
2021-04-12 18:12
First space flight meant more than just overcoming the gravity. Gagarin showed the working class that everyone had a chance in life.
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2021-02-06 14:33
Animals without people and people without animals are equally in distress - and this is a truly good motivation to protect the Nature.
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2021-01-31 20:55
I don’t know what it feels like at your end, but I realized I needed some good rest after the world’s last year’s shenanigans. After a couple of relaxing days at the start… Read More
2021-01-23 10:16
Back in 2009, I wrote a Skiddle review of the first album by this prodigious Italian composer. So, please welcome: Phonat - Learn to Recycle.
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2021-01-21 18:26
Over the yeas, the attitude to taking photos in museums has changed from hostile and hesitant to a more welcoming.
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2021-01-14 00:18
I was going to tell about this, but tonight’s snowfall makes an ideal backdrop for my story. I witnessed the final 11 years of the USSR. I was a child, so my memories don’t conta… Read More
2021-01-13 18:17
You want to know what we think in Russia about the situation with the American elections? We think this is the end of democracy in the USA. Just as there is a shadow state, there is a shadow… Read More
2021-01-06 20:57
The Orthodox Christmas Eve is called “sochelnik” after a special meal cooked on this day. In Orthodox tradition, Christmas Day ends the so-called Christmas Lent that lasts from t… Read More
2021-01-05 19:20
If you are in the mood for dancing, romancing, or trying to lose some Xmas kilos), do put Raffaella Carra Ballo Ballo on repeat - and enjoy!
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2021-01-05 16:15
Walking in the Biryolyovo Arboretum for the first time in winter brought lots of skiers, children and glorious snowed pine trees
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2020-12-31 17:15
I'm sure you're interested what measures are undertaken in Russia for New Year Night 2021. Restaurants and Red Square close for the night.
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2020-12-31 16:53
Overall, I've had a fantastic year 2020. For the year 2021, I want to wish us all to be patient and flexible. Happy new year!
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2020-12-25 14:14
A Letter from the year 1925 from a collection Letters from Father Christmas by John R.R. Tolkien. Narrated by Julia Shuvalova
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2020-12-25 02:20
My dear readers, I’m not Father Christmas, but just like him I have been dreadfully busy. I’ve been studying a lot this year, and I’m yet to finish some voiceover and trans… Read More
2020-12-01 17:50
Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby recite Jingle Bells to music in a special performance for Happy Holidays from Bing and Frank.
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2020-11-13 16:14
The Hammock for the Falling Stars is book for which 17 female authors wrote over 30 tales that take the reader to four corners of the world
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2020-11-10 17:03
The Council of Ulema of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia has imposed the ban on mixed marriages.
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2020-11-10 15:55
Poekhali (Let's Go) by Yuri Gagarin to become a trademark, the press office of Roskosmos reports. Other historic signs have also been claimed.
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2020-11-06 15:15
2021 photographic calendars by Julia Shuvalova feature original photography of Wales and London. Enjoy the familiar and new landmarks all year!
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2020-11-04 17:51
The Day of National Unity in Russia stands as an attempt both to relinquish the revolutionary past and to re-appropriate the spirit of oneness
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2020-11-02 14:58
While a new lockdown has been announced in several European countries, the Moscow Mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, hopes to avoid the drastic measures. To do so, the following measures have been impl… Read More
2020-10-30 17:01
While others debate the effects of wearing a mask, I wonder if it is a test on one's inner freedom
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2020-10-25 04:48
This is a brief note to say hello to my readers and subscribers! I’m delighted to learn that people are subscribing to LCJ. To let you know, I’ve been blogging since August 2006… Read More
2020-10-22 11:37
Dave McKean Mirrormask is a film where reality is a constrantly changing, dreamy work of art. The interview explores the artist's views of art and life.
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2020-10-11 15:17
As I grow older, I cherish Sundays more and more – especially this year when I finally don’t work on Sundays. I’m discovering the beauty of “taking time”: I don… Read More
2020-10-04 18:23
As I’m reading through Art History books of my English-language library, I’ve immersed myself into a book on Turner’s trails in North and South Wales. I bought it on my vis… Read More
2020-09-14 17:31
My library is finally back home. After I had moved and posted everything that needed to go before anything else, there only remained hardbacks and photocopies to be transported from Manchest… Read More
2020-09-14 17:12
It may seem I live from sunset to sunset – so many of them have I captured in the last few years since I was back to Moscow. Each of them is truly spectacular. Occasionally, I think th… Read More
2020-08-19 20:17
August is my second most favourite month when the flowers caught the warm sunlight and the apples and pears fall, ripen.
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2020-08-09 19:03
The first in the series of posts analysing the lockdown in Moscow in the spring of 2020 looks at distant education we have experienced on the national scale for the first time.
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2020-08-06 21:25
Today’s dusk was of the kind that I’m very fond of. The sun spiritual, hiding in the clouds, sheds its light on earth. I sometimes think this is a reminder of the Days of Creatio… Read More
2020-07-27 17:52
As we often say, posting a picture taken by phone: “it doesn’t reflect the true colours”. The sun is setting at this precise moment in Moscow, and the beautiful peachy past… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Sometimes it takes you a lifetime and a rather different career to get to the point when you can turn the time back and fulfill a dream. In case with Anthony Hopkins, the Oscar-winning Welsh… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Dilla da l'Acqua is a 16th c. song deploring the fate of a lover who has to overcome the tricks of an obnoxious guardian that protects his beloved. The guardian is not spared every imaginabl… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
On occasion of the International Women's Day a few days ago I came across a photo on the House of Scotland page on Facebook, which turned to be a pleasant sight to see for many of my lady fr… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
John Coltrane — tenor saxophone,Red Garland — piano,Paul Chambers — bass,Arthur Taylor — drums.Thanks for reading and visiting! You can connect with me on Google+ @ h… Read More
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