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KOSTYA TSZYU: SECRETS OF THE CHAMPION

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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 and ukrainian cuisine.

You are a very strong and successful man. Is it not boys I work with current- hard being always the first, the champion? ly, Sasha Povetkin and First of all, being a champion is a hard work. There- . They are fore, if you are a champion today, tomorrow you do world champions, but it not have to choose being a champion or not. You need is my job to not only help to earn being the champion. This is hard work and them retain their cham- huge responsibility. pionships, but to also be loved by people, be role What does one sacrifice to become a champion? models for others. So that Almost everything. For instance, at the start of they are recognized eve- my boxing carrier I sacrificed my childhood. Since rywhere and become true I was 12 I trained twice a day. Correspondingly, I stars. had to go to bed at 9 P.M. Very early I had a dream that I tried to achieve. Which meant that there Currently, all boxing fans would be no disco bars, no partying, only the drills. wait eagerly for the fight Therefore I believe that I sacrificed my childhood between Klitschko and in exchange for boxing. Povetkin. Was this your idea to get them into one Which of your fights would you name the most im- ring? Is it worth for Pov- portant in your career and how hard it was? etkin to take this risk of For me it seems it was just yesterday, although it was facing the hardest fight 12 years ago, on November 2, 2001. In that fight I as- against giant Klitschko? sembled all titles together and became world cham- No, the idea was not mine, but it is in the wind. this harshness is the controlled aggression. Every- pion. I believe that people still remember that fight Vladimir is the world champion, Sasha is a regu- thing is under control. with . I became an absolute world boxing lar champion; however, there should be only one champion and this is a rare achievement. I made it champion. Therefore, it is our task to make Sa- Is there an unwritten boxing ethic apart from the of- into history due to this fight. I am on the Interna- sha the champion. What does it mean - taking ficial rules? tional Hall of Fame. Therefore we can say that this risks? This is the true drive of it all – the arrival Our ethics is this: shake your adversary’s hand before fight is the most significant fight in my boxing career. of a new generation, which should come and take and after the fight. Until then there had been no absolute champion in away from the older ones that which they held this weight category for 40 years. for too long. Can you interact with your adversary outside the ring as if he were your friend or comrade? Is it frightening to enter the ring after a defeat? I have great friends who helped me in my preparations After the first defeat it was not scary. But it was hard to fights being my sparring partners. We are friends in to motivate myself. Nevertheless, I was self-confident. VIOLENCE WILL NEVER SAVE spite of the fact that we fight in the ring. Entering the There was no fear of defeat. THE WORLD, AND BOXING IS ring with my son I will punch him too.

How do you like coaching? What are your goals? NOT A BLOODTHIRSTY SPORT How does he feel about this? My goal is for my boys to never lose. However, this And what can he do? (laughs) is not the only goal. Being a champion is a heavy re- sponsibility. Do you want him to become a professional boxer? You are constantly criticized, many people expect Who is the best middle weight boxer in the world to- He is only 15 and he is the champion of al- you to fall, and you have many enviers. That is day? ready. Yes, I would like him to, but this is my wish. why I not only teach, but bear additional respon- Well, there is no absolute champion today. It is hard There is of course a question of his wish. The key is sibility for the boys, their mood and well-being, to give just one name. But I think that the best box- for him to want it! so that they could stay focused and abstract er today is Mayweather who is a bright star and the themselves from all this. most highly paid boxer of the world and one of the Do you have boxing dreams? best boxers in history. Thank God, no more! Name us two-three most promising Russian boxers. In any weight categories! Boxing is one of the bloodiest sports. Do you believe Have you ever fought outside the ring? Promising? We have many promising boxers; there- that violence will save the world? Very seldom. The last time I fought in 1990, but I am fore it is hard to tell. However, I will tell you two By no means ever! Violence will never save the world not going to tell you under what circumstances. names that are important to me know. These are the and our boxing is not a bloody sport. It is harsh, but Guest | 3

And how one can preserve one’s intellect while being have a fashion store. Many sportsmen follow strict diets not to gain hit on the head all the time? I love watches too, and have developed my own weight. Do you impose any restrictions on your- It is better to avoid being hit on the head. Besides, do brand. self? you know that statistically boxing ranks 20 injury- At this point I do not have to do this. However, gen- wise even in terms of head injuries? Football is the When have you become acquainted with Ukraine erally speaking the assortment of food here is quite leader here! and Ukrainian cuisine? good for any diet. If I were prescribing a diet for any- I visited Ukraine for the first time in 1985. After one I would recommend this restaurant because here Which of your personality traits you are proud of that I visited Alushta many times. I had my train- you can find everything you need. and would like your sons to inherit? ing camp there. I visited Lviv, too. In other words, My main trait is hard working, fantastic hard work- I have been in many Ukrainian places. This coun- What do you like most in Korchma Taras Bulba? ing. This is what I would like to convey to my sons. try is very close to me. I love Ukrainian borsch You know, I cannot say what I do NOT like. This is with pampushki, vareniki with potatoes, pirogi the problem. Whatever I order here, I just love it Who is the head of your family? with cabbage, all sorts of homemade pickles: to- all. Without exceptions. I have been a guest here for I am. Just like this, direct and harsh. (laughs) matoes, cucumbers, well, everything! many years and I love it all and always!

Does your wife have a right of vote? When was the first time you visited Korchma? Did Seldom! (laughs) someone recommend it? The first time I visited it by pure chance. And I liked Is there someone who you consider a moral author- it. There is a Korchma restaurant not far from my ity, who you admire and whose opinions is very im- home, therefore we are frequenting it. It is cozy and portant for you? very homelike. My dad. How did you meet the owner of the restaurant Yuri Your professional life took you all over the world, Beloyvan? you lived in different countries. Who do you feel you I have met him five or six years ago, maybe more. are? Is there a place that you can call you home? In Australia. Marat Safin was playing on the Aus- I am Russian. And I feel Russian. Regarding a place tralian Open and we sat side by side, cheering, and I cannot give you an answer. I am a citizen of the this is how we met. world! But I like places where it is quiet and calm and where people do not recognize me. This is the Does your wife share your culinary preferences? best and most convenient place where I would like First, we do not eat fat or fried food. Therefore to live. here everything is just for us.

Are you interested in anything else apart from box- ing? 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 res- taurant 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 Sport is my life. Not just a hobby An outstanding Russian and Australian boxer, three-time USSR champion, but an entire life. 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. 4 | SMACHNOSTI

April 1 World Bird Day Day of Laughter (All Fools’ Day) APRIL DELICACIES House Spirit Day April 2 OF THE FOLK CALENDAR International Children’s Book Day April 4 Webmaster Day “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 April 6 of the month dates back to the Latin word “aprilus,” which means “warmed Day of Workers of Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation 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 April 7 still called kviten (the flower month). In the folk calendar almost every day is Birthday of RuNet World Health Day connected with a certain belief. We have selected several days of the April folk Annunciation calendar for you, so that you could see that these beliefs are true for yourself, and try some of the dishes recommended during Lent. April 8 Day of Workers of Military Registration and Enlistment Offices World Gypsy Day April 12 International Day of Aviation and Cosmonautics April 13 April Day of Philanthropist 2 World Rock-N-Roll Day Photina’s Day On this day the spring and well April 14 Day of Road Police of Ukraine water was especially highly Day of Anti-Air Defense Forces rewarded, and its properties were deemed curative. On this day April 15 people (especially those seriously Day of Environmental Knowledge ill) had to wash up with well or Day of Workers of Criminal Investigation of Ukraine spring water. Water enchanted April 17 on this day was used to cure Day of Veterans of Internal Affairs and Interior Troops many ailments. Also, this day is April 18 considered a day of glorifying flax. International Day of Monuments and Historic Places People would hang their prettiest World Radioamateur Day flaxen clothes on fences would adorn birch branches with hand- April 19 Snowdrop Day embroidered towels. The girls Day of Workers of Scrap-Processing Industry would reel off with long flaxen stripes. April 20 National Day of Donors in Russia Korchma Taras Bulba recommends THIS UNIQUE NATURAL PRODUCT SERVES Day of Environment of Ukraine Natural mineral table water PEOPLE FOR A VERY LONG TIME AND BRINGS HEALTH Day of Chinese Language “Kamorinskaya.” Day of Astronomy April 21 ROUND-THE-CLOCK HOTLINE: 778-3430 Day of Local Self-Government FOOD DELIVERY: 363-0971 April 22 World Earth Day April 23 Ukrainian Psychiatrist Day Day of English Language April 24 April World Day of Solidarity of Youth 7 World Secretary Day The Annunciation Day The Annunciation is a holiday dedicated April 26 World Intellectual Property Day to commemorate the day when Archangel Gabriel brought good news to Virgin Mary April 27 that she would give birth to the Son of God. Day of Russian Parliamentary Government The Russian people loved the Annunciation Day of Notaries in Russia very much and considered this holiday one April 28 of the most important holidays in the year. World Labor Protection Day Fasting would always become less strict “The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem” on Annunciation, even if it would coincide (Willow Sunday) with The Good Friday. They would cook April 29 “kulebyaka” specifically for this day: a special World Dance Day cake with fish or cabbage. According to folk April 30 belief on Annunciation God Himself blesses Day of Fire Protection Service the earth and all that grows upon it. This World Jazz Day Korchma Taras Bulba recommends brought about the tradition to hallow the seeds Pirogi with stewed cabbage, potatoes and mushrooms, set aside for planting on the eve of, or during and with apples. Salmon grilled with spices. Fried trout. Annunciation. Dorado on steam. SMACHNOSTI | 5

LENT: good for body and soul April This year, Lent which started in March will last during the entire April and will 14 end on May 4. For those fasting, the network of Korchma Taras Bulba created Cabbage Soup Maria a diversified lenten menu which allows fasting during Lent without damage By April the peasants run out of cabbage; therefore to health. Naturally, it is not simple for the lives of active adults without animal they could only dream of thick cabbage soup in proteins and fat. Therefore, it is crucial that the menu is created properly, diversified which “the spoon can stand upright.” The saying and with consideration of nutrition experts. went as follows “Don’t wish for sour cabbage soup in April!” It was time to cook April soup – barren, Obviously, the purpose of Lent is not dietary, but thin and giving occasion to various jokes: “Cabbage rather spiritual. The refusal to eat animal food and soup good only to rinse foot wraps.” They used to put carnal pleasures should lead one to elevated thoughts, nettle and sorrel into the soup since they didn’t have stimulate one to think about one’s life and if it is as pure any cabbage. 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 the dish. We should also mention soybean dishes which fats, carcinogens and allergenic agents, reduce high are particularly good for the elderly and for people cholesterol blood level sand reduce the risk of malignant involved in sedentary work. Soybean dishes reduce tumors. Regarding fresh fruits and vegetables, there are the risks of cardiovascular diseases, improve the work so many nowadays in stores, that it makes you dizzy. of brain and regulate the contents of cholesterol in These are popular apples, bananas and potatoes, and blood. (Besides, according to the dieticians the entire exotic mango and papaya. Drinks containing milk diet prescribed by the Lent can be called the best anti- are completely prohibited during Lent; therefore it cholesterol diet.) Korchma Taras Bulba recommends is recommended to switch over to very useful and Among other things, the prohibited products are Lenten sorrel borsch. Beetroot lenten borsch completely lenten drinks – kissels and compotes. contained in the most unexpected foodstuffs. For Kissel is a brilliant invention of Slavic cuisine, it can instance, many chewing gums contain animal gelatin. with smoked pear. 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 April of sleep, increased brittleness of nails and bad skin 30 tightness. Not many people can go without foodstuffs Zosima the Apiary of animal origin for a long time, this particularly Bees were held in high regard by the folk. There concerns those who live in the cold climate. According are many folk saying about bees: “Priest would to most dieticians, the Lent diet is not dangerous for not serve mass without bees (i.e. without wax); healthy adults: it is crucial to provide oneself with “Bees are small but they know more than those hot dishes in time: thick soups, vegetable stew with who are great in size»; “To keep bees you have potato, all sorts of mushes with as many cereals as to love bees»; “For a good beekeeper there is no possible. Besides, it is Ok to eat late suppers during bad year»; “a bee won’t sting a good man.” It was Lent; moreover it is necessary. And don’t forget to eat advised to eat honey on this day. In ancient Rus at least 300 g of fresh vegetables everyday – at least a it was eaten not only in its pure form, but was be cooked using any sort of fruits and berries, as well couple of bananas and a cucumber. also used for cooking of different dishes. Honey as oat flakes and whole oats, while kissel’s thickness was added even to meat, paltry and fish dishes. can be regulated by adding starch: the more starch, the thicker the kissel. Frozen berries are excellent for Pork and duck baked in honey were very popular. compote, what is important is to not allow it to boil Medovukha – a drink of mead and spices was longer than five minutes under a lid, thus it will retain also well loved. For the information of maximum vitamins. It is recommended to cook simple those fasting and nutritious lenten dishes, for instance, mushroom and potato cream soups (you can make them tastier Animal protein can be replaced with soybeans, by adding vegetable cream or soymilk), stew of the mushrooms and nuts. mixture of frozen vegetables, and stewed cabbage with There is iron in pumpkin, briar, flavoring herbs carrots. Besides, it is high time to reach into the garner (parsley, fennel, coriander), sweet pepper, celery, Korchma for grandmother’s pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut and raspberries, red huckleberries and cranberries. Taras Bulba winter salads. Such a savory additive can diversify found in fish can also be recommends lenten dishes. Such homework combines well with The iodine and vitamins Honey and boiled potatoes, buckwheat and lentil mash. Seasonings found in laminaria. lemon kvass. can and should be added to almost all dishes, together Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in rape-oil and Homemade with fresh and dried culinary plants, this will improve flaxseed oil. kvass. Pear the taste of the most lenten dish right away. kvass. Such additions will not impair the healthy properties of Photo: Vadim Shatrov 6 | INTERESTING TO KNOW

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 trinity. In many cultures it symbolized the division folk continue to grapple with the deciphering of the of the Universe into earthly, celestial and other- meaning of the Ukrainian trident. A venerable histo- worldly, the unity of the Divine, Fatherly and Ma- rian from Zhaporizhya suggested that trident is es- ternal – the holy origins, as well as three natural sentially an anchor. Others believe that it resembles elements: air, water and earth. Legendary Paracelsus a falcon. Some think it is a crown. So far this game is cured the sick with its help. He also mentioned that still interesting for those Ukrainians who grope for many European magi use trident as a magical wand their prahistoric roots. symbolizing the triad of human life: spirit, soul and Initially, trident is ultimately a weapon. Simply visible substance. remember the Roman retiarius gladiators armed However, you cannot find the images of trident simi- with trident pitchforks. Earlier still tridents were lar to those used in Ukraine and India. The Ukrain- used as fishing tools. It is no surprise that trident ian trident on Ukrainian coins that I took with me has become a symbol in many world cultures and as souvenirs and on the cover of my passport became religions. Greek sea god Poseidon cannot be imag- a sort of an amulet for me – with their help I was accepted everywhere around India. You can see tri- dents everywhere in India: on roofs of temples and ined without a trident. During Neptune festivities ashram monasteries, on the walls of buildings and on which are so popular on our Asov and Black Sea car sides, near chapels, graves, sanctuaries, prayer costs (where ancient Arians dwelt), a long shaft places, near springs and holy trees. At markets I with a tip crowned with a trident is still an invaried often met paupers and monks with bamboo sticks attribute of the sea god. crowned with triple edges in the form of three pet- In the hands of Zeus-Jupiter this dangerous weap- als. First and foremost, this is the main weapon and on symbolized a stroke of lightning. Weapon means usual attribute of one of the high god of Hinduism, power and power is the main superiority of author- the God Shiva. First, it symbolizes three main as- ity. It is no coincidence that trident was a personal pects of deity: creator, keeper and destroyer. Second, sign (tamga) of great Mongol Ghenghis Khan, it its power above three worlds: earth, the underworld adorned coins and stamps coined by Kyiv dukes. and celestial. And thirdly, its power over time – pre-

Photo: Vladimir Suprunenko Since time immemorial trident was the symbol of sent, past and future.

The edition of poetry Ukraine ranks of Taras Shevchenko 80 “Kobzar” had Ukrainian books have been translated into German during the 4 last 20 years. The participants of million the Leipzig book fair believe that 8 in the world by the number of outgoing Ukrainian literature should be more copies. Some of his cyber-attacks. During the last month actively popularized and promoted poems were translated in 566 531 attacks were conducted from in Europe. more than 100 languages. Ukrainian servers. INTERESTING TO KNOW | 7

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 Chief- tan Ivan Sirko in him…. In another muscular pilgrim with a cocky bob I could see a Cossack from the reti- nue of Taras Bulba. Naturally, I asked what the In- dians 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 , which can be spun around one’s ear. However, it is possible that the bobs of ancient Arians were longer In Buddhism trident symbolizes three great treas- because they could well be the ancestors of this hair- ures of Buddha – Dharma (teaching), Sangha (mo- nastic order), and Buddha himself. Besides, it is the symbol of destruction of three poisons – wrath, de- ABOVE ALL, A TRIDENT sire and laziness. So much of everything. Maybe our scientists unearthing the Arian antiques in Slavic IS A WEAPON AND lands should take a look at Indian trishul too? INVARIED ATTRIBUTE style adopted by many nomadic peoples. It is known Why do Indians need oseledets-type forelocks? OF ONE OF SUPREME that casts appeared in India after arrival of Arians. …One can’t enter the same river twice. This does not GODS OF HINDUISM. The Brahmans (priests), Kshatriya (warriors), refer to the Holy Ganges that washes away all sins Vaisya (traders and craftsmen) and Shudra (peas- and blesses body and soul. In Ganges one can per- ants) were distinguished not only by their way of form ablutions forever. The entire city is located on life, but by their appearances too. The warrior cast the western bank of the Ganges on three hills that of Kshatriya shaved their heads leaving a small bob represent thee tips of Shiva’s trident. Life is boiling of hair on the back of their heads. Possibly, that is on the bank of the Ganges primarily due to the pres- the reason why they were called Shikhandi (crested ence of the river. Before ablution one needs to get – from the words “shikhanda” which means crest. one’s head in order. Both thoughts and hair. The bar- “Shikha” in the middle of one’s heads was considered bers have work to do. My traveling bristles attracted the symbol of superiority and cleanness. It defined their attention immediately, however, I firmly re- those “twice born” (for a warrior who met death of- fused their services and simply watched other peo- ten these symbols were of paramount importance). ple, old and young, get served by the barbers. Body “A crested is coming bringing trouble in his wake” should be shaved thoroughly before ritual ablution. the enemies would often say about Cossacks. A crest The most zealous adepts usually shave off every- fluttering in the wind would often daunt enemies thing including eyebrows and eyelashes. 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.

The archeologists dug out Above 100 60 million UAH caves have been discovered in Ternopil 3000 have been invested into Lviv Autobus Plant region and only one fifth of all underground copper and silver coins in Popyasnanskiy district (LAZ) to increase the production of ambu- passages have of Lugansk region. The coins were stricken by lances in 2013 to been explored. Abdallakh, the last 1000 units, which is khan of the Batu 10 times more than dynasty and he was the existing figure. headquartered here. 8 | INTERESTING TO KNOW

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.

Text: Yuri Suprunenko

My grandmother used to tell me a lot about the sky like that!” Well, the Tower of Babylon also failed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. At the end of the 19th to reach the firmament of heaven. With these words century she used to walk to it on foot from a village the bell tower stopped rising from under the ground. near the Dnieper River for hundreds of kilometers. No one knows what happened in actuality. Although She would walk barefoot as the other pilgrims with people do not know many other things too. her shoes over her shoulder. She would put on her What was the purpose of constructing cave hideouts, shoes only on entering the Lavra. Because she was when was the foundation of the monastery laid meeting not only a stone miracle, but saints too. and construction of the temple began? However, According to legend, Norman brigands had lived one thing is certain: this bell tower is one of the here a long time ago and ruthlessly robbed any highest of all orthodox monasteries. After a short merchant boats sailing along the Dnieper River. span of time followers started to join Athonius who The famous trade route “from the Varangians to the became famous with his holy life. The bank of the Greeks” passed this way and the foreign guests had Dnieper River in this place is made up of sandstone their hands full. They used to hide the loot in their which is porous and easily removed with pickaxe cave and a few centuries later when a monastery was and shovel. That is why new caves appeared by built here its residents would search for the brigand leaps and bounds. They made no blueprints at that loot time after time. It is said that they found it. time, but from records we know that as early as in Photo: Pavel Egorov People talked about the monastery as if about actual the 12th century there were cave cells, galleries, facts. The better the temple, the more enigmatic the churches and refectories in cliffs below the Dnieper explanation. The bell tower River. Naturally, among of the main miracles was constructed by twelve brothers. They were attracting pilgrims to the Lavra are incorruptible building it and it would sink under the ground. relics of saints. There are many unsolved mysteries Everyone was in amazement. No matter how many in the burial grounds too: some saints were buried bricks were set the walls would not grow and would naked, the others in grand clothes. They also sink into the ground fathom by fathom. Only the found remains of a hunchback tied up with ropes. brothers would remain calm. They must have known There are decaying bones too. Those of women and their trade. This is how rumor explained the presence children are among them. And that in the all-male of cavities suited for living beneath the monastery. monastery! And some broken sculls… Fables and Finally, they worked their way up to the onion dome. legends are a tricky matter, the reality transforms As soon as they placed a cross above the dome the bell and gains momentum with the help of imagination tower started rising from under the ground. The people of not just single humans, but of the entire nation. gathered round speechless in the presence of such a Therefore, almost all medieval authors wrote about wonder as if it were a great holiday. The suddenly some the gigantic length of Kyiv catacombs. Very seldom wench shouted: “How about that! One can get to the the figure used was 10 miles, more frequently they INTERESTING TO KNOW | 9

wrote about 100 miles, and the most generous Dowsing operators attempted to search for the lost chroniclers wrote about 1000 miles of underground galleries spreading in all directions from the Kyiv passages without blushing. Lavra. Ivan Kontsov, a known fan of using dowsing According to legend, they extended not just under technologies to uncover historic mysteries, made a the entire city of Kyiv, but passed underneath the lot for the search of Kyiv caves. During one of the Dnieper River and even connected the city with sessions of the Russian Geographic Society he talked many settlements of Ancient Rus – Chernigov, about an almost 100-mile long underground gallery Smolensk, Pskov, Novgorod, and a series the vault of which was protected against collapse by of other towns. But legends aside, the facts in the copper sheets. He managed to track this gallery with form of maps state the following: the first graphic the help of dowsing frame. Many of the people who images of Lavra appeared at the end of 15th century. attended the session laughed at such a “historic” fact They are performed in the form of illustrations on and it turned out that they laughed in vain. the margins of a manuscript by Lviv merchant M. In a book written by medieval authors Phorius and Gryunevitch. His schematic drawings contain very Cellorius as early as in 16th century, they mention interesting information. On them you can see the the vaults of Lavra catacombs protected by sheets entrance to the most ancient part of the dungeon of wrought copper. This means that this gallery reinforced with oak stilts. This ancient portal has really existed because Ivan Kontzov’s answers to not been found still in spite of all the efforts of the the questions at that session leave no doubt – he historians and speleologists summoned to assist 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 THE UNDERGROUND GALLERIES to Lavra there is the Holy Sophia, which is another REPRESENTED ENTANGLED temple not without its miracle. It soars above the city as a boat above the waves. Well, maybe not a boat, but the dome was suspended from the sky on gold chains… AND INTRICATE MAZES HIGH the domes of the Holy Sophia astounded with their Many mysteries and secrets of this ancient land have ENOUGH FOR MEN TO grandeur so much that this cannot be explained by still not been uncovered. And they will beckon us, WALK. MEDIEVAL AUTHORS simple craftsmanship. That is why pilgrims told each descendants and scions of those legends, for a long WROTE ABOUT THE GIGANTIC other what the first saints saw with their own eyes: time. LENGTH OF KYIV CATACOMBS. ACCORDING TO LEGEND, THEY PASSED BELOW KYIV AND UNDERNEATH THE DNIEPER THE BEST UKRAINIAN CUISINE OF KYIV Welcome to Korchma in Kyiv! 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. A free tour of Kyiv The first proper map of the caves was drawn up by after lunch in the monks of the Lavra more than 300 years ago. Its Korchma! 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 Kyiv, Pushkinskaya Street 2-4/7 underneath the river. However, the underground Tel: +38 (044) 270-7248; +38 (093) 342-3868 passages seem to be accursed – each time something stood in the way of exploring them. 10 | додаток

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. Text: Stepan Gritsyuk

ди давали можливість знайти щось оригінальне, давно ко, — бо до того треба мати покликання, а я його не мав. висохли. Якщо раніше на цій ниві Гречко, за винят- Священик, лікар і учитель повинні мати покликання, ком одного-двох поціновувачів старовини, був сам, то а без нього краще хай туди і не йдуть, бо з того не буде потім іконами почали цікавитися усі, хто тільки може нічого доброго. Стануть простими ремісниками, які за- — приїжджали і з Києва, і з Одеси, і з інших областей робляють гроші і все. Просто у мене біда була — 48 чи Усе, як завжди, починалося з малих років: спочат- України. Тільки якщо Гречко народні вироби зберігав 49 рік був, я вчився і отримував лишень 25 чи 30 рублів ку було просте дитяче зацікавлення, коли через брак і примножував, то останні за дзвінку монету продавали стипендії, ще тих сталінських рублів. Мама в одному коштів власноруч доводилося виготовляти іграшки на їх іншим колекціонерам і найчастіше вони опинялися «Гулазі», десь аж за Байкалом, сестра в гетто на Півночі, різдвяне «деревце», ялинку по-нашому, матеріалом до далеко за кордоном. «Там багато людей з того нажило- біля Курильська, а жити за щось треба… Я мав тоді двох яких, як у казках, слугували старі речі. старших товаришів, то вони мені і сказали: «Йдемо на Згодом хобі: коли із містечка Надвірна, що на Івано- священиків, бо як би там не було, а біля престолу ще Франківщині, переїхав жити до Львова, то кожних ніхто з голоду не вмер…» вихідних повертався у рідні краї, Гуцульщину і Покут- Важке дитинство у Гречка було не випадковим. За тя, де купував, випрошував, обмінював старі гуцульські зв’язки з УПА батьків і сестру вивезли у Сибір. Згодом ікони«Спочатку я хотів мати п’ять ікон, — розповідає помер брат, а за ним і тато. Гречко, — але потім увійшов у смак, і кожна субота Добре кажуть: «Що не робиться, те на краще», бо хтозна чи неділя проходила мені у горах чи передгір’ї. Сідав чи досягнув б таких висот Гречко, якби навіть і отримав у Львові на потяг, скажімо «Рахівський», якщо тре- духовний сан. Він двічі мав аудієнцію у Папи Римсько- ба було їхати в район Надвірної чи Делятина, або на го і став першим гуцулом, який отримав прийом у ньо- «Львів-Чернівці», це коли уже їхав до Коломиї чи го! Фото з цієї події досі ретельно зберігається в архіві Снятина. З потяга пересідав на автобус, вони тоді були чоловіка. дешевими, мішок на плечі і гайда селами… З подорожі Кілька років Гречко домагався, аби місто в одному із ніколи не повертався з порожніми руками… Мене ва- музеїв виділило йому виставкову площу. Усі ікони, хре- били оці написані на склі майстрами-самоучками речі. сти, стару порцеляну він готовий безкоштовно пере- Вони були далекі від канонічності, святі взагалі не дати музейникам, лишень аби ті добре доглядали ек- мали пропорцій — завеликі руки, ноги, роздуті голо- спонати. А дивитися справді таки є за чим. За оцінками ви… Бувало так, що через свою неписьменність авто- мистецтвознавців, вдома у Гречка зберігається найбільша ри підписували ікони так, що важко взагалі було щось колекція гуцульських ікон на склі середини XIX — по- зрозуміти. Одна частина назви могла розпочинатися чатку XX століття. Там їх понад сотня. І це якщо не бра- латинкою, а інша уже закінчувалася кирилицею…» ти до уваги інших предметів старовини. Нещодавно його Таких як Гречко у радянські роки переслідували, їх вва- приватною колекцією зацікавився Український Като- жали мародерами. своїми релігійними пошуками «бала- лицький Університет, який виділив місце під зібрання. мутили» голови людям, що комуністам не подобалося. ся. Навіть взяти Параджанова, який знімав у горах свої «Дозбирався до того, що тепер воно мене з хати витісняє — «Найчастіше люди з радістю віддавали мені вживані «Тіні забутих предків». Вони для зйомок у старих церк- тримаю на стінах, під ліжками, у шафах, а місця мало. ікони, бо, переважно, після смерті старих молоді три- вах брали під розписку ікони, хрести, а потім усе повер- То є народне добро, і я не є його власником, а тільки мати їх у себе не хотіли. Звичайно, що грошей за своє тати навіть і не думали… Яка доля того… Хто знає?», – депозитарієм. Хочу вернути усе народові, але з тим, щоб добро вони не брали, бо вважається, що релігійні пред- розповідає колекціонер. воно якнайкраще було експоновано і працювало на нашу мети не продаються. То я привозив їм з міста навзамін Зацікавленість релігійними раритетами у Гречка культуру. Усе частіше про це думаю, бо ще трохи і треба нові, але не настільки цінні. Ой, я зараз кожного образ- не випадкова. Зізнається, що свого часу дуже хотів буде переноситися туди, де, як кажуть старі люди, довго ка історію пам’ятаю, то для мене ціла легенда. стати священиком. Навіть ходив на Святоюрську би бути — вік підпирає, завіса опускається… Тому хо- В останню експедицію Іван Гречко вирушив ще до того, гору до о. Гавриїла Костельника, аби той взяв його четься зробити порядок, бо колекція і колекціонери ма- як Україна здобула незалежність. Вибиратися дале- семінаристом. Уже прийшов туди поселятися із речами, ють таке правило, що як помирає людина, яка займалася ко за межі Львова тепер уже не ризикує, бо вік не для але плани зруйнував випадок — Костельника застрели- тим, і десь ту свою колекцію не записала чи не передала в мандрівок. Чоловік жартує, що він уже не колекціонер, ли посеред вулиці, і йти вчитися не було до кого. «Та цілісності, то вона потім розлазиться по світу. Десь туди а імпресаріо колекціонера Гречка. Та і джерела, які завж- добре, що я не став священиком, — втішає себе Греч- одна річ, туди… Була файна колекція і не стало…» Photo: Yuri Gelitovitch

A memorial Gogol parlor The wonder-working icon The was opened in Rome on of Kholmsk Madonna is archeologists uncovered march 22 in his apartment on one of the most ancient a korchma via Sestina 125. It is here that icons. It is believed that (inn) dating Gogol wrote the first volume it was painted by Apostle and Evangelist Luke in back to 16- of the “Dead Souls” and in the village of Shepel, worked on his story “Taras Jerusalem. According to 17 centuries Bulba.” legend, the icon was brought Lutsk region. This is the first such find to Ukraine by Vladimir in in Volyn. 11th century A.D. додаток | 11

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 на- родження Великого Кобзаря. В ній вміщено вибрані оригінальні твори – вірші та поети Тараса Шевчен- ка та їх переклади російською мовою. Книгу щедро ілюстровано малюнками, офортами та малярськими творами Шевченка. На презентації генеральний директор Центру, док- тор історичних наук, лауреат Національної премії України імені Тараса Шевченка Володимир Мель- ниченко сказав: — Поетична спадщина Тараса Григоровича Шевчен- ка, вже давно подолавши національні межі, увійшла до скарбниці світової літератури. Мудрий Олесь Гончар писав, що правда «Кобзаря», як правда Свя- того 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» Солісти Національної заслуженої капели бандуристів ім. Г. Май- в історичній перспективі. бороди З книгою «Я так її, я так люблю…» можна ознайо- митися та погортати в Інформаційно-довідковій бібліотеці Центру. благо України, на користь тих, кого доля занесла да- леко за її межі, але хто серцем і душею залишається в Україні. Святкування 199-річчя з дня народження Тараса В урочистому концерті взяли участь солісти Шевченка Національної заслуженої капели бандуристів ім. Г. Майбороди під керівництвом народного артиста На початку березня в Національному культурному України, професора Віктора Скоромного. Ними центрі України в Москві в присутності Надзвичай- була виконана літературно-музична композиція ного і Повноважного Посла України в Російській «Бандуристе, орле сизий…», в якій прозвучали пісні Федерації Володимира Єльченка відбулися урочи- на слова Тараса Шевченка. стий вечір і святковий концерт, присвячені 199-й У концерті прозвучала стародавня бандура (С. За- річниці з дня народження Тараса Григоровича Шев- харець), торбан (М. Плекан) та ансамбль троїстих ченка. музик. Володимир Єльченко привітав усіх присутніх Справжньою прикрасою композиції стали й твори і відзначив, що українська держава вдячна всім, хто Тараса Григоровича у виконанні ведучої концерту сприяє збереженню пам’яті Тараса Шевченка: Раїси Чорногуз «Перебендя», «Гайдамаки», «Дум- – Неможливо переоцінити значення спільного ка», «Іван Підкова», «Тарасова ніч», «Якби мені, святкування цієї знаменної дати, яка, безпереч- мамо, намисто», «Гамалія», «Сон», а також вірш но, стане знаковою подією українсько-російського Івана Драча «На похорон Тараса Шевченка». діалогу і сприятиме подальшому зміцненню дружби Того вечора Український дім на Арбаті ще раз і взаєморозуміння між нашими країнами та народа- підтвердив, що він є справді Шевченковим домом, ми. Сьогодні ім’я Шевченка здатне згуртувати нас у якому Великого Кобзаря пам’ятають, шанують та навколо тих корисних справ, які можна чинити на роблять усе для увіковічення його пам’яті.

Famous revolutionary The son of Mozart, In April Ukraine will host Sophia Perovskaya Franz Xaver the second elimination who threw a bomb at Wolfgang Mozart round for a space flight. emperor Alexander founded the first Any man above 18 years of II was the grand- musical school in age can take part in it. Two granddaughter of winners will undergo training Lviv. He arrived to of Ukraine in the International space Lviv in 1808 and Kirill Razummovakiy. camp in the USA and then lived here for almost will go into space. thirty years. 12 | TARAS HAS SAID – TARAS HAS DONE

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 Lydia Mikhailovna Krot, know not only our cuisine, but brand-chef from Moscow: our artistic culture too.” “I came here to help Alexey Naumov, the chef of New York Korchma adapt our menu to American products and demands Jan Khazanovskiy, General Manager: of the locals. This is Soho and not some “The selection of personnel is well underway here: other place. People here watch their waiters, a hostess, barmen, cooks. 90% of employed waistlines, both men and women. All are staff speak Russian, almost half of them come from obsessed with their health, nutrition, Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. The first question calories, healthy food and otherwise we ask is how comfortable one feels in national fashionable trends. Therefore, we need to Ukrainian clothes. This is crucial to a friendly solve a complex task: present Ukrainian and relaxed atmosphere. It should not look as cuisine with its borsches, pampushki and an amateurish show but should look natural and salo and convince visitors that this will seamless. Apart from background and professional not do harm to their waistline. I will not qualities I immediately pay attention to whether disclose all secrets but I will say that we a person likes to smile and to his or her ability to propose a certain novelty – a brunch, charm, because positive energy cannot be replaced something between a breakfast and a with any kind of working skills. The guests will lunch, which is very popular here. This is immediately feel the attitude to them, be it formal a very substantial breakfast that can last politeness or sincere hospitality. We want our guests you until the evening (laughs). Draniki, to feel at home and cherished. We conduct special omelets, baked puddings, cheese cakes trainings for personnel, explain and teach our – just what the doctor has prescribed! approach and our philosophy.” 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 We can only add that the fragrance of delicious about it!” Ukrainian borsch is already in the air of Manhattan Yuri Beloyvan, head of the Korchma intriguing its sophisticated residents. Without Taras Bulba project joins the doubt, New York will be conquered! restaurant mural painting process. TARAS HAS SAID – TARAS HAS DONE | 13

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 trade. In the end even the smallest children restaurant and publishing house A-BA-BA- drew masterpieces. GA-LA-MA-GA made a gift to Moscow The national flavor of paintings of the artist who children by inviting a true magician and graduated from the Ukrainian academy of book- master of the paintbrush and understanding printing complemented the interior of Korchma of children’s souls Konstantin Lavro, a famous Taras Bulba and its unique menu. While the artist and illustrator to conduct a master class kids were painting, their parents were not idle. in drawing. At a set time many small and not They were treated by waiters wearing national very small guests assembled near Korchma costumes who offered different refreshments at Taras Bulba. Their eyes shone in anticipation the very entrance to the restaurant for free. of meeting such an illustrator famous for his Smiling Ukrainian girls, wooden furniture and works of “Night before Christmas,” “Fairytale embroidered towels corresponded to the high about the cat, roster and fox,” “Christmas spirits of the guests. After the master class the mitten” as well as fabulous “Alphabet.” On chef of the restaurant held a culinary training for that day and especially for children the the children. Together they learned how to bake painter unveiled the secrets of his masterful proper cookies. The future craftsmen bustled portrayal of beloved characters. Somebody about wearing costumes of kitchen hands – white asked to draw a princess, some asked to draw aprons and hats. Their parents watched their a crocodile. Konstantin Lavro smiled with children with enjoyment and subsequently even his kind smile and explained the tricks of his tasted some of their first culinary masterpieces.

We are always on the lookout for young, Our vacancies: We offer: convenient shifts + free meals + benefits energetic boys and girls who like to work ADMINISTRATOR package+ superannuation benefits + developed and are willing to become professionals. corporate culture + competitive salaries. COOK With us, every result-oriented employee has opportunities for professional HOSTESS Perfect candidate: citizenship of Russian Federation, development. The unique feature of CASHIER Ukraine, Belarus, age 18 - 50. Willingness to work, our HRstrategy is not only to choose grow and develop professionally WAITER WELCOME experienced personnel but also capable young workers, creating an effective team DELIVERY OPERATOR HR department: TO OUR of professionals. BARTENDER Metro station “Aeroport” Chernyakovskogo Street, 3 HOSPITABLE TEAM! PORTER Tel.: 8(499) 151-4451

Attention! Open vacancies in Korchma Taras Bulba restaurants in Kyiv and New York 14 | TARAS HAS SAID – TARAS HAS DONE

Уникальный фотоальбом "Другие люди. Гуцулия" вы можете приобрести в ресторнах "Корчма Тарас Бульба" по эксклюзивной 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. TARAS HAS SAID – TARAS HAS DONE | 15

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 The geographic latitude of our vineyards is 45 degrees Crimea. We intend to make legendary Crimean wines – it is well known the world over because such affordable so that all could enjoy the taste of the “golden” winemaking regions as Medoc (Bordeaux) Crimean sun regardless of the season. in France and Veneto in Italy are located on this and putting latitude. Do you intend to plant your own vineyards? your soul into it. We have already planted our first vineyards! So far We have great experts and we know that we do not What should simple consumers know about wine to this has been only 70 hectares but we intend to double waste our time and effort in vain. make a good choice? this figure and after several years our vineyards You need to choose manufacturers who have earned should cover 1350 hectares. But why the Crimea? Why did you choose this region? good reputation. We have been in the market for Winemaking is a science. Tending young vines is like Crimea is an ancient land with many thousands of years 20 years producing Crimean wines, and for many tending a child. One has to feed it and water it on of history and deep cultural heritage. The Crimea is the name “Legendy Kryma” (Crimean legends) has time, help it “get on its feet and not fall down” while it inseparable from grapes and wine as it is inseparable from become a model of high quality and affordable wine. is still weak. And the most important thing is loving it world history, world culture, sun and the mountains. www.bulbanews.ru Bulba NEWS has its own website now We offer only fresh and savory news! Share the news in social networks, and leave your comments. Send your news to: [email protected] EVERYBODY READS US! The newspaper office is open for cooperation! Call us at +7(925)006-25-32 or write to: [email protected] BULBA NEWS NOW AVAILABLE IN LVIV ALONG WITH MOSCOW AND KYIV

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A sauce with garlic is called “garlic sauce,” A question to the Armenian radio: Ukrainian cuisine – mushrooms sauce is called “a mushroom – What is the most unlucky Russian family name? prepared with love sauce” and a sauce with horse reddish is – Khokhlov. called simply “sauce with horse reddish.” – And what is the most unlucky Ukrainian family name? Restaurants’ location: Aviamotornaya metro station, I wonder why it is so? – Moskalenko. 6 Krasnokazarmennaya St., (499) 763 5741 Avtozavodskaya metro station, 6 Velozavodskaya St., (499) 764 1532 Akademicheskaya metro station, ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH MUSHROOMS 16/10 Profsoyuznaya St., (499) 125 0877 Alekseyavskaya metro station, AND VEGETABLES 3 Bochkova St., (495) 616 6754 Airport metro station, Sliver zucchini into pieces 5 cm high, cut out the core not completely by leaving the base, add salt, 64 Leningradskiy Prospekt St., (499) 151 9011 fill with stuffing and stew under the foil by adding water until ready. Stuffing: slice onions, carrots, Baumanskaya metro station, tomatoes and boiled mushrooms, add salt and fry on the pan until golden. To serve, place zucchini on a 23/41 Bakuninskaya St., (495) 956 5580 salad leaf and adorn with parsley. Serve soybean sour cream separately. 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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