Literary Works of Well-known Russians Pen pushers

In the wide sphere of literature, three big names are comparable with Russia's written works. These three are Aleksandr Pushkin, Fydor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy -- three of the accomplished Russian novelists of all time. These men have written astonishing novels that coincide with the pinnacle of Russian literature's Golden Age, while embodying the bittersweet triumphs and tragedies of Russian lifestyle and culture.

Aleksandr Pushkin, is commended to be Russia's greatest poet, founder of Russia's modern literature, and the main character behind the later Russian writers and novelists. His most brilliant novel, Eugene Onegin, is one of Russia's most popular and well-made bestsellers ever. It had been exercised into the screen and stage various times, and even Hollywood has joined into the bandwagon, making it into a feature film as well. Fydor Dostoeski, another great novelist makes use of psychology as he interprets the social, spiritual, and the political position of his country at the time. These novels, like The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment, often portray poverty and helplessness and how these examples influences the thinking of his characters. Likewise, novelist Leo Tolstoy also extremely influenced Russian literature while emulating Russian lifestyle during those times. Two of his most brilliant works, War and Peace and Anna Karenina survive as some of the most popular novels ever written, and they still carry a weight of impact to their words. Up to this day, there are still many allusions made to these novels in miscellaneous aspects of Russian culture and lifestyle, from their literature, to entertainment, and even political references.

The Chapels in the Stunning Vladimir

I don't know a lot of information about Russia for I have been in that location only once. However, I can say that Russia is a pretty enthralling country, because of the architectures that make up its old cities such as Vladimir. Vladimir, which is found at the east of Moscow, is composed of astounding buildings and chapels that reflect Russian's religion and culture.

The chapels that can be identified in Vladimir are The Assumption Cathedral, The Cathedral of St. Demetrius, The Trinity Church, and The Church of St. Nicolas at the Galleys. The Assumption Cathedral was erected in 1158, and a part of it was damaged by a fire in 1185. After a series of reconstruction, the five-domed chapel is now an admirable spot of worship. The stunning Cathedral of St. Demetrius, on the other hand, was erected in 1100's in honor of Prince Vsevolod, and was constructed using white stones.

The Trinity Church, which is the youngest church in the city, was erected in early 1900's. It is found on Bolshaya Moskovskaya Street near the renowned Golden Gates. Meanwhile, The Church of St. Nicolas at the Galleys, the smallest Vladimir worship place, was erected with an enthralling history in the 1700's. I've seen these chapels, and they are visited by thousands of travelers due to their graced architecture and engrossing past.

An Appealing Food Tidbit

Before my stopover to Russia, I have already heard many thought-provoking stories regarding the delicacy called caviar. Caviar is made from salted fully grown eggs of varied fish species. This caviar delicacy is renowned as a spread for baked goods or a food enhancement.

There seems to be innumerable tales revolving around caviar that I actually included a caviar day in my Russian program. To heighten my gaiety, I was able to catch a glimpse of a reality act that featured caviar two days before I leave for Russia. Most people I know would find caviar very pungent, to the point that I am wondering what makes caviar so intriguing.

When I hit in Russia, the very first thing that I did was to check out the caviar for my Russian breakfast. During my breakfast, I learned that there are assorted spots in the European continent where caviar is made. Russia, being alongside the sufficient Caspian Sea, has plentiful fish sources for making caviar. Right now, there are other calssifications of fish roe where caviar is made from. There are also less briny condensation as well. I guess prefering or objecting the taste of caviar varies with each person. However, no Russian holiday is accomplished without tasting caviar.

The Superb and Incomparable Russian Fashion Week

I am a sure fashion whore, someone who enjoys shopping, shopping, and shopping. Of course, other than that, I also enjoy exploring other countries' clothing cultures and among my most favored is Russia. What made my Russian fashion love affair even more developed was the country's most significant event last year---the Russian Fashion Week---which was held last 18th to 25th of October at the Gorky Park Venue in Moscow.

It was my honor|pleasure that a friend of mine invited me to such a majestic occasion, and to make this once-in-a-lifetime experience more exciting, I met designers like Rebecca Taylor, Baby Phat, and Shelli Segal. Buyers and collectors from diverse countries around the globe as well as the international press were attracted by these celebrated designers who were undeniably phenomenal at the show. Other members were brilliant designers from Italy, Great Britain, Greece, Byelorussia, Peru, Ukraine, and the US.

I was in Russia for more than a week because I made sure to take home some of the country's recent clothing lines, which were the reasons behind the jumbo boxes I have with me. That experience of witnessing a foremost Russian Fashion Week was really amazing and heartwarming, because I wasn't able to only have the pleasure to see Russia's finest designs but to be part of its fashion history as well.

Open Excursion to a Formerly Private Country

Traveling to Russia is positively one great experience nowadays as you will finally get a glance of this formerly secluded country. In terms of history, Russia is definitely not wanting and getting there can get to be very exciting as there are many influential landmarks that you will find to be very imposing both in terms of architecture and in the area of landscape. Red Square, of course, is a very popular site in Russia and if the said site is your premiere target area for a visit, then a place to dwell in is Hotel Ukraina. The hotel can be viewed near the Moskva River which is about three kilometers away from Red Square.

There are 165 guest rooms at Hotel Ukraina and every one of these is equipped with updated amenities that you will find truly pleasant. However, what you may find quite delightful is the five, yes five, large fine dining restaurants where you can get a choice of luscious and exquisite dishes. Other designs of Hotel Ukraina include a beauty salon where a massage service is being offered and several bars that offer 24-hour service where every known drink mix is available. Several other well-known Russian spots can easily be seen through Hotel Ukraina. Definitely, this is one hotel that you would like to visit when thinking of a Russian trip.