You Become a Master Through Work and Life
Timur Nurgaliev reflects on parents who taught him craftsmanship, mutual support and a love expressed through actions rather than words.
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Voices of Peoples
A digital exhibition of stories, generational memory, languages and cultural heritage from peoples of Russia and the world
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Six ways to explore culture through a personal story — from ancestral memory and mother tongue to the place a person calls home
Editor’s selection: Family Memory
Family Memory: 5
A Photograph That Grows with Our Family
For 13 years, Maria Abramova’s family has taken an annual photograph while holding the previous year’s picture, preserving change and memory.
A Profession That United Generations
Ekaterina Shestakova tells the story of a teaching dynasty that spans at least twelve relatives and explains why she chose to teach history.
If It's September 1, Mom's Pancakes Are Coming
For fifteen years, Oleg Kudryashov's mother has made pancakes every September 1, turning breakfast into a family symbol of a new school year.
While They Still Remember: Juan Pablo Chávez's Story About the Day of the Dead in Mexico
The story of lawyer Juan Pablo Chávez is about Día de Muertos, a Mexican tradition of remembrance in which sadness coexists with humor, and love for those who have passed away is expressed through their favorite possessions, food, and family stories. It is a holiday that reminds us that true death comes only when a person is forgotten.
New voices
Sri Lankan Traditions Worth Preserving
Pramod Minuwanpitiya explores Sri Lankan traditions, from Kandy Esala Perahera and masks to family celebrations and hospitality.
A Dream of a World Worth Living In
Ksenia Petrunova believes small daily acts, culture and youth work can make the world more attentive, caring and kind.
The North That Stays with Me
Elisey Kuritsyn remembers Arkhangelsk as a city of snow, northern lights, white nights and distinctive wooden architecture.
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