What rituals accompany death in Georgia? We talk about the traditions of farewells, funerals and wakes Madina Magamedova, a researcher of literature, Georgian mythology and everyday life, told Paper Kartuli what traditions accompany death in Georgia: how relatives behave, why even strangers come to say goodbye and how to identify the house where the tragedy occurred and, in accordance with local rituals, treat it with respect.

Show by Alexander Zapesotsky. How a former DJ became the rector, moralist and brawler of St. Petersburg - and why he was tolerated for 34 years “If you meet me in a nightclub with some young lady, know: I’m conducting a scientific experiment,” said the 46-year-old rector of the University of Trade Unions, Alexander Zapesotsky, about himself. “He was best at using the most powerful tool for attracting attention—a scandal,” his son Yuri explained the shocking behavior of the official.