Russian fans adopt slice of Scotland
Published: 30 January, 2008, 08:38
The highlands of Scotland is a long way from Moscow, but for some Russians it remains close to their hearts. With men in kilts and women in traditional checkered dresses, they gather in clubs to recite Burns' verses and perform Scottish dances.
30.01.2008, 07:36
Viking galley ablaze during Fire FestivalTuesday night was lit by hundreds of torches in the most northerly part of the United Kingdom, during the traditional Nordic Fire Festival, or Up Helly Aa. Participants paraded through the Shetland capital town of Lerwick. |
30.01.2008, 10:05
Art, but not as we know itYury Krzhanovsky was a brilliant follower of Russian avant-garde artist Pavel Filonov. But he gave up his brushes after his teacher had become a social outcast for the Soviet government. |
