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Vladimir Petrovsky: the Master Diplomat (edited by S.M.Karlen)

18.12.2021

Vladimir Petrovsky: the Master Diplomat (edited by S.M.Karlen)

The man to whom this book is dedicated is a Stalingrad-born political figure, renowned Soviet diplomat Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador, Merited diplomatic worker of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Fedorovich Petrovsky.

The Cuckoo (2002)

11.12.2021

The Cuckoo (2002)

This is the film that university students watch at their intercultural communication classes and then re-watch at home because it’s impossible to go on living without knowing how this story ends. We, too, will speak about it in our column.

Madrasapattinam (2010)

04.12.2021

Madrasapattinam (2010)

The main characters of the movie are an Englishwoman and an Indian, separated not only by their national differences, but also social disparity. She is a governor's daughter, and he is washing clothes for a living while aspiring to become a professional wrestler.

Watching recommendations: "Emily in Paris"

20.11.2021

Watching recommendations: "Emily in Paris"

The titular character of "Emily in Paris" is a young American woman working as a marketing manager. Her employer – a transnational corporation – has recently taken over a French company, and the latter's performance is not exactly up to the main management's tastes. It's up to Emily to set things right! She is expected to plan a marketing strategy that could reflect American corporate values and, at the same time, appeal to the French audience… And so, Emily heads off to Paris – the city she only knows for the "Ratatouille" animated cartoon. Hilarity ensues (no).

“Moscow, My Love” (1974)

07.11.2021

“Moscow, My Love” (1974)

Yuriko, a beautiful Japanese girl, comes to Moscow to study ballet at the Bolshoi Theater. Young, talented and absolutely charming, she wins the love of all teachers – and a young sculptor Volodia. Her future looks as bright as it can be, but…

Twin-towns, partner-cities, sister-cities – why so many names?

21.07.2021

Twin-towns, partner-cities, sister-cities – why so many names?

The official website of Volgograd administration has our city-level collaborators divided into two categories: twins and partners. At the first glance, everything seems clear: the "partner-cities" are the ones in Russia, whereas "twin-towns" are the ones abroad. But then – why would the first category also include the Estonian Maardu and the Turkish Gaziemir? And is there any difference between twin-towns and sister-cities?

Coventry is to become the UK City of Culture in 2021

05.03.2021

Coventry is to become the UK City of Culture in 2021

Once in every 4 years, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland chooses a city that will become the country's City of Culture for the next 365 days. Earlier, the honorary title had been awarded to the Irish Derry/Londonderry and Kingston-upon-Hall on the eastern coast.

Reading recommendations: “Negotiations. Organization. Protocol. Etiquette” by Oleg Davtian and Vladimir Zapevalov

25.02.2021

Reading recommendations: “Negotiations. Organization. Protocol. Etiquette” by Oleg Davtian and Vladimir Zapevalov

Today our reading recommendations continue with the "heavy artillery" on the topic of business and political negotiations – and their organization. The author of the book "Negotiations. Organization. Protocol. Etiquette" (Peregovory. Organizatsiya. Protokol. Etiket) is the Editor-in-Chief of the "Konsul" magazine Mr. Oleg Davtian, who has already written five works in the "A Diplomat's Library" series – each time working together with prominent protocol and etiquette experts from Russia and abroad.

The Battle of Condiments: Dijon versus Burgundy

20.02.2021

The Battle of Condiments: Dijon versus Burgundy

The Province of Burgundy, the ancient domain of the Dukes of Burgundy, is famous for its wine, among the avid fans of which were even Dumas' legendary three musketeers. In Burgundy, wine and grape juice are even added to the condiments – including the creamy Burgundy mustard.

The last Shah of Iran in Stalingrad

18.02.2021

The last Shah of Iran in Stalingrad

During the 75 years since the end of World War 2, Stalingrad-Volgograd has been Russia's informal center of people's diplomacy: it would annually welcome hundreds of official and unofficial delegations as well as touristic groups from all over the country and the whole world.

Here is the place of historically significant contacts on the level of the world leaders, influencers and, most importantly, the regular citizens – the ones expressing the will and opinion of their nations. With this article, we are beginning a series of publications about the outstanding guests of Stalingrad- Volgograd.

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