russia-insider--2020-12-03--Brother Nathanael and Anna Netrebko Sing Russian Crooner Classic - 'Moscow Nights'! (Video)

This article from our archives was first published on RI in May 2018 The author grew up Jewish in New York City , and converted to Russian Orthodox Christianity , eventually becoming a monk .
He describes his ministry as 'street evangelism ' , and he can often be seen in midtown Manhattan and Washington DC protesting US hostility towards Russia .
He has a highly successful YouTube channel with over 35 million views and 130,000 subscribers , and maintains a website called RealJewNews .
He is particularly vocal about and critical of Jewish influence pushing the confrontation with Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how he arrived at his current convictions on his YouTube channel .
When we first became aware of Bro ' Nat 's videos a couple of years ago , we found his delivery so 'unusual ' , that we passed them by , while muttering to ourselves that he was often entirely right .
Since then we have had the pleasure of meeting him , stayed in touch , and can attest that he is a very good guy .
We 've taken a second look , and have to admit he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too large a following , to pass over any longer .
You can see all of his articles on RI here .
It can no longer be denied .
Brother Nat is definitely doing God 's work , calling out the vipers and liars and speaking truth to power - a modern day Isaiah .
Listen to his take on the Russian super classic 'Moscow Nights ' , where he rips the Neocons , ( Podmoskovnie Vechera ) , a staple of any Russian karaoke session .
Incidentally , Russians , like their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's actually a great song .
Watch the video below it of Russian opera megastars Dmitry Khvorostovsky and Anna Netrebko sing it outside the Kremlin walls a couple of years ago .
I had such a dream just the other night Dreamt I was on tour in famed Red Square ; Then three men appeared wearing spiteful sneers In this most beautiful Moscow night .
Then three men appeared wearing spiteful sneers In this most beautiful Moscow night .
As I ventured forth I recognized those men Graham , McCain , and Marco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under a waxing moon In this night that could not end too soon .
Gave me such a start under a waxing moon In this night that could not end too soon .
McCain was sitting shiva for Sheldon Adelson Graham was dressed in pink underwear ; As for Rubio he spoke in Spanish you know Then he turned ’ round to me and said : “ I eat Matzah balls when Norman Braman calls I gave up on burritos long ago.
” Suddenly those men vanished out of sight Then St Basil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; He whispered in my ear , the kingdom of God draws near But those men are unfit for Moscow nights .
Whispered in my ear , the kingdom of God draws near But those men are not fit for Moscow nights .

This article from our archives was first published on RI in May 2018
The author grew up Jewish in New York City, and converted to Russian Orthodox Christianity, eventually becoming a monk.
He describes his ministry as 'street evangelism', and he can often be seen in midtown Manhattan and Washington DC protesting US hostility towards Russia. He has a highly successful YouTube channel with over 35 million views and 130,000 subscribers, and maintains a website called RealJewNews.
He is particularly vocal about and critical of Jewish influence pushing the confrontation with Russia. He tells his life story, and how he arrived at his current convictions on his YouTube channel.
When we first became aware of Bro' Nat's videos a couple of years ago, we found his delivery so 'unusual', that we passed them by, while muttering to ourselves that he was often entirely right. Since then we have had the pleasure of meeting him, stayed in touch, and can attest that he is a very good guy.
We've taken a second look, and have to admit he is too right, and has built too large a following, to pass over any longer. You can see all of his articles on RI here.
It can no longer be denied. Brother Nat is definitely doing God's work, calling out the vipers and liars and speaking truth to power - a modern day Isaiah.
Listen to his take on the Russian super classic 'Moscow Nights', where he rips the Neocons, (Podmoskovnie Vechera), a staple of any Russian karaoke session. Incidentally, Russians, like their Asian neighbors, LOVE karaoke.
It's actually a great song. Watch the video below it of Russian opera megastars Dmitry Khvorostovsky and Anna Netrebko sing it outside the Kremlin walls a couple of years ago.
Full text of Brother Nat's version below.
Alternate link to Brother Nat's versiion.


russia-insider--2020-12-03--Catching a Ride with Hot French Ride Sharing Service BlaBlaCar in Russia

This article from our archives was first published on RI in November 2016 To get to the Russian capital from Vladimir , a city 200km east of Moscow , locals who can ’ t or won ’ t drive do not have a whole lot of choices .
The train is the fastest and most comfortable method , but the prices vary wildly – from RUB600 ( $ 9 ) to RUB4700 ( $ 70 ) – depending on the train , and the schedule isn ’ t the most accommodating .
Buses leave the station almost every hour , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheaper than any train ticket .
But the experience , like in most cities throughout Russia , isn ’ t the best one : tickets can only be bought at the crowded and poorly lit bus station or directly from the bus driver , while the buses themselves often feel like they should have been retired from service long ago .
Some are newer , but there is no way of knowing which one you will get .
But there is an alternative : since 2014 Russians have been able to use BlaBlaCar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and passengers .
Launched in France in 2006 , the company has since expanded to 22 countries and is now worth $ 1.6bn , according to CBInsights ’ “ Unicorn List ” , and is now growing strongly in Russia too .
The idea behind BlaBlaCar is to allow private drivers who would have otherwise travelled with empty seats to fill their car – and help cover the cost of the journey at the same time .
Passengers can book their trips directly from the website or the app , and know in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will ride and who their driver will be .
A review system like that which is increasingly found in other service apps like Airbnb and Uber allows the would-be passenger to quickly evaluate the driver .
Trips on BlaBlaCar are almost always cheaper than by bus or by train : to go to Vladimir from Moscow usually costs around RUB350 on the ridesharing service ; drivers set their own prices , although the app gives a “ recommended ” price .
This fresh take on travelling has proven attractive in Russia , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Soviet times , when workers could make up their pay by moonlighting as taxi drivers .
The company does not give data on individual countries , but Alexey Lazorenko , head of the company ’ s Russian branch , tells bne IntelliNews it is growing rapidly .
“ When we launched , we were aiming at 300,000-400,000 registered users in the first year , which was ambitious , but we actually reached a million in just ten months , ” he says .
BlaBlaCar also tells bne that more than a million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the most popular route , Moscow/Saint Petersburg , more than 300 trips are available at any given time .
Russia ’ s recession has made punters more cost conscious and they are looking for cheaper ways of getting around .
That means Russian car owners are jumping at the chance to offset the cost of journeys .
The passengers are also happy to cut the cost of their trip in half or more .
“ The economic crisis is one of the drivers of BlaBlaCar ’ s growth , ” says Lazorenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that ’ s natural.
” But Lazorenko is also keen to stress that the economic crisis alone isn ’ t enough to explain the company ’ s rapid growth in Russia .
“ The social experience , this ability to meet new people , it ’ s a big factor too.
” Vladimir , a 24-year-old from Krasnodar , has already made more than 80 trips as a driver on BlaBlaCar : “ It ’ s an additional income for me , and it makes my trips less boring.
” This social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scepticism over whether the service would succeed in Russia , according to Lazorenko .
Many argued that Russians are “ a closed people , who do not trust each other ” and a service making strangers travel together would not work .
However , Russians proved to be no less suspicious of each other than the citizens of any of the 21 other countries where BlaBlaCar is active .
Lazorenko , however , points at one , still unexplained difference with the rest of Europe : Russians tend to plan their trips just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other countries it is usually two or three days in advance .
BlaBlaCar has picked a good time to enter the Russian market , where the population is already accustomed to using online services to get around .
The taxi apps like Uber or Yandex.Taxi are already well established in most of the big cities .
The French company has brought to trips between cities what those apps did for transportation inside them .
BlaBlaCar is still losing money , but with no direct competition it can take its time to win market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just been introduced on passenger bookings on one route , from Ekaterinburg to Chelyabinsk .
“ It ’ s just a testing phase , ” says Lazorenko .
“ We are not trying to monetize as fast as possible , otherwise we could probably have started six months ago .
The goal is to do things properly.
” With most forecasts predicting several years of low GDP growth , Russians ’ interest for a cost-effective way of travelling is unlikely to diminish .

This article from our archives was first published on RI in November 2016
To get to the Russian capital from Vladimir, a city 200km east of Moscow, locals who can’t or won’t drive do not have a whole lot of choices. The train is the fastest and most comfortable method, but the prices vary wildly – from RUB600 ($9) to RUB4700 ($70) – depending on the train, and the schedule isn’t the most accommodating. Buses leave the station almost every hour, with a trip costing about RUB450, cheaper than any train ticket. But the experience, like in most cities throughout Russia, isn’t the best one: tickets can only be bought at the crowded and poorly lit bus station or directly from the bus driver, while the buses themselves often feel like they should have been retired from service long ago. Some are newer, but there is no way of knowing which one you will get.
But there is an alternative: since 2014 Russians have been able to use BlaBlaCar, a ridesharing service that connects drivers and passengers. Launched in France in 2006, the company has since expanded to 22 countries and is now worth $1.6bn, according to CBInsights’ “Unicorn List”, and is now growing strongly in Russia too.
Sticking out a thumbski
The idea behind BlaBlaCar is to allow private drivers who would have otherwise travelled with empty seats to fill their car – and help cover the cost of the journey at the same time. Passengers can book their trips directly from the website or the app, and know in advance in what kind of car they will ride and who their driver will be. A review system like that which is increasingly found in other service apps like Airbnb and Uber allows the would-be passenger to quickly evaluate the driver. Trips on BlaBlaCar are almost always cheaper than by bus or by train: to go to Vladimir from Moscow usually costs around RUB350 on the ridesharing service; drivers set their own prices, although the app gives a “recommended” price.
This fresh take on travelling has proven attractive in Russia, which has a long tradition of car sharing from Soviet times, when workers could make up their pay by moonlighting as taxi drivers. The company does not give data on individual countries, but Alexey Lazorenko, head of the company’s Russian branch, tells bne IntelliNews it is growing rapidly. “When we launched, we were aiming at 300,000-400,000 registered users in the first year, which was ambitious, but we actually reached a million in just ten months,” he says. BlaBlaCar also tells bne that more than a million people had registered just this summer. On the most popular route, Moscow/Saint Petersburg, more than 300 trips are available at any given time.
Russia’s recession has made punters more cost conscious and they are looking for cheaper ways of getting around. That means Russian car owners are jumping at the chance to offset the cost of journeys. The passengers are also happy to cut the cost of their trip in half or more. “The economic crisis is one of the drivers of BlaBlaCar’s growth,” says Lazorenko. “People want to save money, that’s natural.”
Social networking
But Lazorenko is also keen to stress that the economic crisis alone isn’t enough to explain the company’s rapid growth in Russia. “The social experience, this ability to meet new people, it’s a big factor too.”
Vladimir, a 24-year-old from Krasnodar, has already made more than 80 trips as a driver on BlaBlaCar: “It’s an additional income for me, and it makes my trips less boring.”
This social aspect of BlaBlaCar was initially grounds for scepticism over whether the service would succeed in Russia, according to Lazorenko. Many argued that Russians are “a closed people, who do not trust each other” and a service making strangers travel together would not work. However, Russians proved to be no less suspicious of each other than the citizens of any of the 21 other countries where BlaBlaCar is active. Lazorenko, however, points at one, still unexplained difference with the rest of Europe: Russians tend to plan their trips just a few hours ahead, while in other countries it is usually two or three days in advance.
BlaBlaCar has picked a good time to enter the Russian market, where the population is already accustomed to using online services to get around. The taxi apps like Uber or Yandex.Taxi are already well established in most of the big cities. The French company has brought to trips between cities what those apps did for transportation inside them.
BlaBlaCar is still losing money, but with no direct competition it can take its time to win market share. A 20% commission has just been introduced on passenger bookings on one route, from Ekaterinburg to Chelyabinsk. “It’s just a testing phase,” says Lazorenko. “We are not trying to monetize as fast as possible, otherwise we could probably have started six months ago. The goal is to do things properly.”
With most forecasts predicting several years of low GDP growth, Russians’ interest for a cost-effective way of travelling is unlikely to diminish.


russia-insider--2020-12-04--More Russian Girls Singing Beautiful Old Love Songs

Alright , we admit it : we love these girls This article from our archives was first published on RI @ @ @ @ @ originally appeared on a new site about the Christian renaissance in Russia , called Russian @ @ @ @ @ is at end of this article .
The all-girl singing group called `` Beloe Zlato @ @ @ @ @ Gold '' ) was started accidentally by a few girls with a love for old @ @ @ @ @ They were then studying music in the city of Norilsk , found above the Arctic @ @ @ @ @ like wildfire .
They now have a large following and are often invited to perform @ @ @ @ @ patriotic , and family events .
They sing old songs in more modern arrangements , @ @ @ @ @ folk Russian music .
They are also famous for singing in random places , like @ @ @ @ @

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russia-insider--2020-12-04--Beautiful! Russian Flashmob Sings Famous WW2 Song (Smuglyanka)

This article from our archives was first published on RI in May 2018 This post first appeared on Russia Insider Editor 's note : It is hard to convey to Western readers how emotionally powerful Victory Day is in Russia .
It celebrates central national narrative of the Russian State , and is BY FAR the most popular secular holiday of the year .
The only one to match it in importance is Easter , the main religious holiday .
Put aside historical arguments around WW2 for a day , and get a taste of how Russians mark , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The massive , awe-inspiring military parade , the bemedalled grandfatherly veterans , and in recent years , the marching of millions of Russians across the country with portraits of their ancestors who fought in the war ( The Immortal Regiment ) , is truly stupendous .
If you ever have a chance to be in Russia on May 9 , do n't miss the opportunity .
Russians are the world champs in pageantry , and May 9 is when they pull out all the stops .
It is a heart stopping , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RI is publishing selected articles today from our archives about WW2 as Russia takes the day off to remember this extraordinary historical event .
Originally published in May of 2015 .
This song is huge fun and a great favorite throughout Russia , and many people are able to sing it in its entirety .
This flashmob is a delight to watch .
Lyrics below .
This video has over 1 million views on the Russia Insight YouTube channel .
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Once upon a summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next door .
There I see the dark Moldovan Girl gathering up grapes .
I grow red , I grow pale , Suddenly want to tell her : `` Let ’ s stand by the river And welcome the summer dawn ! ''
The green maple is bushy , and its leaves carved .
I 'm in love and stand embarrassed before you .
The maple ’ s green , and it is bushy , Yes , all bushy and carved .
But the dark Moldavian girl Told the young man tunefully : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to gather .
Earlier today , the partisans Up and left their native homes .
So the road awaits you , To the partisans in the deep forest . ''
The green maple is bushy , and its leaves carved .
Here , by the tree , we will part company .
The maple ’ s green , and it is bushy , Yes , all bushy and carved .
So the dark Moldavian girl Left along the forest path .
And I was aggrieved to see That she did not call me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moldovan girl I have often thought at night … Suddenly my dark girl I saw again in the squad !
The green maple is bushy , and its leaves carved .
Hello young man , my good fellow , dear to me .
The maple ’ s green , and it is bushy , Yes , all bushy and carved .
Yaroslav Sumishevsky ( from `` People 's Mahora '' / `` Народный Махор '' ) organized a flash mob at an electronics store .

Как-то летом, на рассвете,
Заглянул в соседний сад.
Там смуглянка-молдаванка
Собирает виноград.
Я бледнею, я краснею,
Захотелось вдруг сказать:
– Станем над рекою
Зорьки летние встречать! Припев × 2: Раскудрявый клён зелёный – лист резной. Я влюблённый и смущённый пред тобой. Клён зелёный, да клён кудрявый, Да раскудрявый, резной. А смуглянка-молдаванка
Отвечала парню в лад:
– Партизанский, молдаванский
Собирается отряд.
Нынче рано партизаны
Дом покинули родной.
Ждёт тебя дорога
К партизанам в лес густой. Припев × 2: Раскудрявый клён зелёный – лист резной. Здесь у клёна мы расстанемся с тобой. Клён зелёный, да клён кудрявый, Да раскудрявый, резной. И смуглянка-молдаванка
По тропинке в лес ушла.
В том обиду я увидел,
Что с собой не позвала.
О смуглянке-молдаванке
Часто думал по ночам …
Вдруг свою смуглянку
Я в отряде повстречал. Припев × 2: Раскудрявый клён зелёный – лист резной. Здравствуй, парень, мой хороший, мой родной! Клён зелёный, да клён кудрявый, Да раскудрявый, резной.
Kak-to letom, na rassvete
Zaglianul v sosedniy sad.
Tam smuglianka-moldavanka
Sobirayet vinograd.
Ia bledneyu, Ia krasneiu,
Zakhotelos vdrug skazat:
Stanem nad rekoyu
Zorki letniye vstrechat! Chorus x2: Raskudriavy klion zelyony, list reznoy, Ia vliublenny i smushchenny pred toboy Klen zelyony, da klen kudriavy, Da raskudriavy, reznoy! A smuglianka-moldavanka
Otvechala parnyu v lad:
— Partizanski, moldavanskii
Sobiraetcya otriad.
Nynche rano partizany
Dom pokinuli rodnoy.
Zhdiot tebia doroga
K partizanam v les gustoy. Chorus x2: Raskudriavy klion zelyony, list reznoy, Zdies u kliona mij rastanemcya s toboy, Klen zelyony, da klen kudriavy, Da raskudriavy, reznoy! I smuglianka-moldavanka
Po tropinke v les ushla.
V tom obidu ia uvidel,
Shto s soboj ne pozvala.
O smuglianke-moldavanke
Chasto dumal po nocham...
Vdrug svoyu smuglianku
Ia v otriade povstrechal. Chorus x2: Raskudriavy klion zelyony, list reznoy, Zdrastvuy, paren, moi khoroshi, moi rodnoy! Klen zelyony, da klen kudriavy, Da raskudriavy, reznoy!


russia-insider--2020-12-05--This Favorite WW2 Song Captures Russia's Ability to Suffer and Fight (Ahh the Roads - Translation)

This article from our archives was first published on RI in May 2018 Ekh Dorogi is a Russian popular favorite to this day .
It was written in 1945 .
The famous Russian baritone Dmitry Khvorostovsky frequently performed it , so Western readers may find it familiar .
The title means 'Ahh , the roads ' .
Translation below .
Over the past few years one of my main efforts was to try to convince as many people as possible that Russia was preparing for war .
I also tried to caution about the completely misguided notion that because the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! )
they somehow were not ready for it ( they are ! )
.
I tried logical , rational arguments .
Then I switched to an angry rant .
Now I am going to appeal to your hearts : just listen to this very famous WWII Russian song , watch these images , read the lyrics ( translated by Scott ) and just try to feel with your heart what war means or , better , what if *feels* to the so-called “ mysterious Russian soul ” .
Then think of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Macron and the rest of them and reach your own conclusions .
This is not an argument , you will either “ feel it ” or not .
I hope you do .
Hugs and cheers to all , Ah , the roads , dust and foggy mist , Angst , and chills , and worries , and tall steppe weeds .
Not a soul knows of its fate , could your wings be folded in the midst of steppe ?
Dust is swirling over boots , along roads , along fields @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pierced by bullets ’ rings .
Ah , the roads , dust and foggy mist , Angst , and chills , and worries , and tall steppe weeds .
Burst of gunshot , raven descends , Buddy mine lays lifeless in this wilderness .
But the road keeps on going , the dust keeps on swirling , All around land is burning , not Russian – foreign land .
Land of pine trees , sun lights up the dawn , Mother on her threshold waits for son ’ s return .
And along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fields , We are being watched and followed by our mothers ’ eyes .
Ah , the roads , dust and foggy mist , Angst , and chills , and worries , and tall steppe weeds .
Snow or wind storms , friends , let ’ s behest , To each one those roads our eternal quest .

This article from our archives was first published on RI in May 2018
Ekh Dorogi is a Russian popular favorite to this day. It was written in 1945. The famous Russian baritone Dmitry Khvorostovsky frequently performed it, so Western readers may find it familiar. The title means 'Ahh, the roads'. Translation below.
Dear friends,
Over the past few years one of my main efforts was to try to convince as many people as possible that Russia was preparing for war. I also tried to caution about the completely misguided notion that because the Russian people feared war (they do!) they somehow were not ready for it (they are!).
I tried logical, rational arguments. Then I switched to an angry rant.
Now I am going to appeal to your hearts: just listen to this very famous WWII Russian song, watch these images, read the lyrics (translated by Scott) and just try to feel with your heart what war means or, better, what if *feels* to the so-called “mysterious Russian soul”. Then think of the faces of Trump, Mattis, May, Macron and the rest of them and reach your own conclusions.
This is not an argument, you will either “feel it” or not. I hope you do.
Hugs and cheers to all,
The Saker
translated by Scott Humor
Ah, the roads, dust and foggy mist,
Angst, and chills, and worries, and tall steppe weeds.
Not a soul knows of its fate,
could your wings be folded in the midst of steppe?
Dust is swirling over boots, along roads, along fields.
All around blaze is raging, pierced by bullets’ rings.
Ah, the roads, dust and foggy mist,
Angst, and chills, and worries, and tall steppe weeds.
Burst of gunshot, raven descends,
Buddy mine lays lifeless in this wilderness.
But the road keeps on going, the dust keeps on swirling,
All around land is burning, not Russian – foreign land.
Land of pine trees, sun lights up the dawn,
Mother on her threshold waits for son’s return.
And along unending roads, along steppes, along fields,
We are being watched and followed by our mothers’ eyes.
Ah, the roads, dust and foggy mist,
Angst, and chills, and worries, and tall steppe weeds.
Snow or wind storms, friends, let’s behest,
To each one those roads our eternal quest.
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Эх, дороги
Эх, дороги, пыль да туман,
Холода, тревоги да степной бурьян…
Знать не можешь доли своей,
Может, крылья сложишь посреди степей.
Вьётся пыль под сапогами степями, полями;
А кругом бушует пламя да пули свистят.
Эх, дороги, пыль да туман,
Холода, тревоги да степной бурьян…
Выстрел грянет, ворон кружит,
Твой дружок в бурьяне неживой лежит.
А дорога дальше мчится, пылится, клубится;
А кругом земля дымится, чужая земля.
Эх, дороги, пыль да туман,
Холода, тревоги да степной бурьян…
Край сосновый, солнце встаёт,
У крыльца родного мать сыночка ждёт.
И бескрайними путями, степями, полями
Всё глядят вослед за нами родные глаза.
Эх, дороги, пыль да туман,
Холода, тревоги да степной бурьян…
Снег ли ветер, вспомним, друзья,
Нам дороги эти позабыть нельзя.


russia-insider--2020-12-05--Beautiful!, Fave Russian Folk Song - The Horse (Kon') - Monastery Choir (Video)

This article from our archives was first published on RI in January 2017 This song `` A Horse '' is @ @ @ @ @ Russian song , which was performed by a lot of different Russian singers and choirs @ @ @ @ @ in the Russian top song 's list , been ahead even of the Soviet Union @ @ @ @ @ a non-official hymn of Russia among the nation .
Remarkable text and melody , which @ @ @ @ @ this masterpiece really known by everyone in Russia .
Here is the great Moscow Sretensky @ @ @ @ @ A Horse '' .
It is definitely one the best version we have ever heard @ @ @ @ @ perfect harmony of their voices and amazing composition of the song .
Participants of a @ @ @ @ @ Sretensky Seminary and graduates of the Moscow Theological Academy and Seminary .
In addition to @ @ @ @ @ Monastery , Sretensky Choir is singing in the most solemn patriarchal worship in the Moscow @ @ @ @ @ an international music competitions and missionary journeys of the Russian Orthodox Church .

This article from our archives was first published on RI in January 2017
This song "A Horse" is the most genious and popular Russian song, which was performed by a lot of different Russian singers and choirs. It takes 32nd place in the Russian top song's list, been ahead even of the Soviet Union Hymn.
Actually it became a non-official hymn of Russia among the nation. Remarkable text and melody, which is easy to remember made this masterpiece really known by everyone in Russia.
Spellbinding
Here is the great Moscow Sretensky Monastery Choir, performed "A Horse". It is definitely one the best version we have ever heard!
It's just a perfect harmony of their voices and amazing composition of the song. Participants of a choir are the students of Sretensky Seminary and graduates of the Moscow Theological Academy and Seminary.
In addition to regular services in the Sretensky Monastery, Sretensky Choir is singing in the most solemn patriarchal worship in the Moscow Kremlin, and presenting on an international music competitions and missionary journeys of the Russian Orthodox Church.


russia-insider--2020-12-06--Wow, Russia's Top Foreign Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova Dancing the 'Kalinka'! (Video)

This article from our archives was first published on RI in May 2016 This post first appeared on Russia Insider @ @ @ @ @ Maria Zakharova dances one of Russia 's best known folk songs , which is often @ @ @ @ @ arenas , of all places .
She broke into dance today at the Russia - @ @ @ @ @ Russia .
ASEAN stands for `` Association of Southeast Asian Nations . ''
Here are @ @ @ @ @ berry , [ 2 ] red berry , red berry of mine !
In the @ @ @ @ @ a berry - little raspberry , raspberry of mine !
Ah , under the pine @ @ @ @ @ Lay me down to sleep , Oh-swing , sway , Oh-swing , sway , Lay @ @ @ @ @ OK , Kirby , how about a little Jack Rabbit Slim ?


russia-insider--2020-12-06--Opera Megastar Hvorostovsky - Great Exclusive Video - Russian TV Obituary

This remarkable talent from the depths of Siberia wowed the world for decades .
He was one of the truly huge international megastars , and his fans around the world are devastated .
This is a Russian TV News obituary on Hvorostovsky , showing interviews of him in his youth , him singing at various stages during his career , reactions of friends , scenes from his family life , and in his last days when he was clearly ill .
Words of deep sorrow are flooding in from all over the world today over the death of a Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condolences to Dmitri Hvorostovsky 's family .
Putin , like millions of other people in the world , was a fan of his talent .
A memorial service will be held in Moscow , on Nov. 27 in the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall .
Turn around , a stranger passing by ...
Yes , I 'm like that .
And the most important thing is to believe in yourself , believe in love .
To believe in happiness !
Krasnoyarsk , June .
One of Hvorostovsky 's last interviews , where he thanks his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting for him .
This is my home .
I was born and grew up here .
I went to school here .
And regularly , from the very start of my career I 've reported to you , to Krasnoyarsk .
Here he found his endless love for music .
His father was an engineer , his mother a doctor , but opera was always the favorite at home , especially Verdi .
Here , at the Krasnoyarsk Opera and Ballet Theater , he received his first ovation , international acclaim came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , vivid baritone began sounding from all opera stages .
A masterpiece requiring matchless strength .
A triumph on stage , and such an ethereal , signature humbleness with people .
You never marvel at your talent ?
What ?
You mean ?
.. No , never !
What talent ?
First of all , when I ...
When I hear my recordings , or when I watch them , I see the mistakes very well .
1993 , a rehearsal in Moscow .
He 's already well-known across the globe .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleasant , interesting , and honorable to have my new programs , usually , Russian programs , to be seen by my compatriot audience .
Dark in the night .
Just the bullet ’ s whistling all over the steppe… Hvorostovsky sang Soviet war songs on all continents , as brilliantly as the operas of Tchaikovsky , Mussorgsky , Verdi , Mozart , and Bizet .
And in his intensely busy schedule , there 's always the underlined `` Red Square Concert , open-air . ''
So difficult to say , and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opera toreador : tall , long-haired , athletic , nobly grey-haired , lives in London .
Truth be told , he 's married .
Her name is Florence , and two children : Maxim and Nina .
These are home videos from the recent years .
A Siberian , Dmitri Hvorostovsky .
`` We were recording , and he says he 's getting sleepy .
And then he says , `` Come on , '' then put me on his shoulders and did 20 sit-ups .
With all my weight , the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit . ''
`` He never complained , and never wanted to talk about his sickness .
He did n't want to be pitied by anyone .
He could n't stand it .
He only wanted to look to the future . ''
When he learned about his diagnosis , Hvorostovsky stays on stage .
He gives charity concerts for sick kids , he tours with his opera star friends .
He even titles the performances , `` Hvorostovsky and Friends . ''
`` He opened his soul .
A Siberian , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sing always , for a long time to come . ''
At the Vienna Opera House , the flags are half-mast today .
And from Canada , the singer Lara Fabian once again declares her love to Dmitri : `` I love you , be safe , wherever you are now . ''
Thank you for your music , your soul , for everything you gave to this Universe.
” In his last interview , '' I 'm no longer a young talent , but an authority in the Opera world .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always helped musicians and singers , those very talents , in hopes that they will believe in happiness , love , and themselves .
Oh , how we believed in ourselves ...

This remarkable talent from the depths of Siberia wowed the world for decades. He was one of the truly huge international megastars, and his fans around the world are devastated.
This is a Russian TV News obituary on Hvorostovsky, showing interviews of him in his youth, him singing at various stages during his career, reactions of friends, scenes from his family life, and in his last days when he was clearly ill.
A touching and moving report on a national hero.
Captions exclusively on Russia Insider.
Full transcript follows below.
Transcript:
Anchor:
Words of deep sorrow are flooding in from all over the world today over the death of a Russian opera singer. Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Dmitri Hvorostovsky's family.
Putin, like millions of other people in the world, was a fan of his talent. A memorial service will be held in Moscow, on Nov. 27 in the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall.
Hvorostovsky:
Turn around, a stranger passing by... Yes, I'm like that. And the most important thing is to believe in yourself, believe in love. To believe in happiness!
Correspondent:
Krasnoyarsk, June. One of Hvorostovsky's last interviews, where he thanks his landsmen for not returning their tickets and waiting for him. This is my home. I was born and grew up here. I went to school here. And regularly, from the very start of my career I've reported to you, to Krasnoyarsk.
Here he found his endless love for music. His father was an engineer, his mother a doctor, but opera was always the favorite at home, especially Verdi. Here, at the Krasnoyarsk Opera and Ballet Theater, he received his first ovation, international acclaim came later. Since 1989, this amazing, vivid baritone began sounding from all opera stages. A masterpiece requiring matchless strength. A triumph on stage, and such an ethereal, signature humbleness with people.
Interviewer:
You never marvel at your talent?
Hvorostovsky:
What? You mean?.. No, never!
Interviewer:
No?
Hvorostovsky:
What talent? First of all, when I... When I hear my recordings, or when I watch them, I see the mistakes very well.
Correspondent:
1993, a rehearsal in Moscow. He's already well-known across the globe.
Hvorostovsky:
For me, it's that much more pleasant, interesting, and honorable to have my new programs, usually, Russian programs, to be seen by my compatriot audience.
Hvorostovsky singing:
Dark in the night. Just the bullet’s whistling all over the steppe…
Correspondent:
Hvorostovsky sang Soviet war songs on all continents, as brilliantly as the operas of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Verdi, Mozart, and Bizet. And in his intensely busy schedule, there's always the underlined "Red Square Concert, open-air."
Hvorostovsky singing:
So difficult to say, and not to say…
Correspondent:
The tenderness of a Russian opera toreador: tall, long-haired, athletic, nobly grey-haired, lives in London.
Truth be told, he's married. Her name is Florence, and two children: Maxim and Nina. These are home videos from the recent years. A Siberian, Dmitri Hvorostovsky.
Igor Krutoy, People's Artist of Russia:
"We were recording, and he says he's getting sleepy. And then he says, "Come on," then put me on his shoulders and did 20 sit-ups. With all my weight, the way I am. He was this physically fit."
Constantine Orbelyan, pianist, friend:
"He never complained, and never wanted to talk about his sickness. He didn't want to be pitied by anyone. He couldn't stand it. He only wanted to look to the future." When he learned about his diagnosis, Hvorostovsky stays on stage. He gives charity concerts for sick kids, he tours with his opera star friends. He even titles the performances, "Hvorostovsky and Friends."
Vladimir Fedoseyev, People's Artist of USSR:
"He opened his soul. A Siberian, a Russian, a singer that dreamt to sing always, for a long time to come."
Correspondent:
At the Vienna Opera House, the flags are half-mast today. And from Canada, the singer Lara Fabian once again declares her love to Dmitri: "I love you, be safe, wherever you are now." Thank you for your music, your soul, for everything you gave to this Universe.”
In his last interview,
Hvorostovsky said:
"I'm no longer a young talent, but an authority in the Opera world. I must be helpful."
And he always helped musicians and singers, those very talents, in hopes that they will believe in happiness, love, and themselves.
Hvorostovsky singing:
Oh, how we believed in ourselves...


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