In this issue…

Norbert Kuchinke: "I am building cultural bridges."

"The idea of creating a monastery as a focus of Orthodoxy in Europe occurred to me a long time ago. It’s just that now real opportunities have appeared to make it happen."

…8

The Long Way Home

"Despite clumsy attempts to ignore and belittle the successes of one of Russia’s outstanding military commanders, grateful descendents of the nation know and remember him."

…16

"Despised and spat on by all…"

Tiniakov hated God, hated his mother… Perhaps in actual fact he hated himself – for the fact that his abilities fell fatally short of his ambitions.

…20

The Innocent Pleasure from a "Tree of Paradise"

The Taleon Club’s confectioners put their hearts and souls into their hand-made chocolates and delicate chocolate cakes.

…30

Virtuoso – the word for luxury vacations

Virtuoso’s clients are among the most respected, welcomed and privileged guests in the world. Any trip will be customized by the association’s specialists to meet your individual wishes and is bound to be truly unforgettable!

…36

Roman to Romance

His courtship of fate resembled a breathtaking novel that has everything: intrigue, love, jealousy, betrayal and death.

…38

Terror of the Seas and the Pride of Dunkirk

The sea was Bart’s natural element; he never studied anywhere and was guided by an inborn sense of which he alone was aware. He made his finest tactical decisions when he was acting at his own risk, trusting only in intuition and experience.

…52

Hetman for the Hour

Ivan Vyhovsky prayed for a long time before his execution. He had much to repent of.

…66

"The city of warm springs"

Tbilisi has a tragic past. Over its long history the city has more than once been razed to the ground by enemies and then risen from the ruins.

…76

The Passionate Comedian (Bulgakov on Moliere)

In over three centuries, this playwright’s works have never been off the stage, and he remains one of the great names of world literature.

…88

"Paradise" in the Heart of Paris

The Champs-Elysees is the most famous and perhaps the most attractive street in Paris.

…92

A free and easy season

By the late eighteenth century it was not only aristocratic families that owned dachas and whole suburban settlements had formed around St Petersburg – Tsarskoye Selo, Peterhof, Oranienbaum, Pavlovsk, Strelna and Gatchina.

…98

"Jurassic Chicken Run"

The people on the farm can tell amusing tales about their ostriches and emus for hours. All sorts of things happen in this friendly, jolly company.

…112

Symbol of Speed and Power

Porsche is a lifestyle, the choice of those who appreciate quality and elegant chic.

…116

Going after Poseidon’s treasures

Many of the sites of famous shipwrecks are anything but ideal for diving.

…122

Zenit: the Champions’ League lies ahead!

Fans’ hearts are already full of anxious anticipation of further victories.

…128