The end of the era of conventions Mikhail Azarov Publication date: August 15, 2003 That the idea of ​​banning “live projectiles” is at least tautological has already been said : “To combat an unconventional strategy, which in no way hides its unconventionality, but, on the contrary, turns it into an instrument of strategic blackmail, we are offered to conclude another convention." But this is just a criticism of categories, which is obviously insufficient to evaluate such an ambitious initiative

Kalinin, Masha Also a historical Soviet young lady from the history of the late USSR. The first Soviet "Miss". Summer (July 12) 1988 - the first beauty contest was held in the USSR - "Moscow Beauty". How much noise was there, how much scream! Another decisive step forward of perestroika and publicity! Another fearless step forward to world civilization and its good!

Tearing down towers as a tool of cultural moderation Slaves of the lamp Vladimir Zabaluev, Alexey Zenzinov Publication date: August 15, 2003 Until recently, it seemed that the influence of computer technology on artistic reality was tangible, but auxiliary. In the master-slave scheme, the first position was occupied by art, the second by digital gadgets.

This is criticism Issue 12 Publication date: August 15, 2003 We continue to publish conversations with literary critics. Today the guest of the column is Dmitry Bavilsky . Russian Journal: Dmitry Vladimirovich, you have collaborated with Russian Journal for many years, but in recent months you have not been in the Reading Circle. What happened to "Catachrese"? Dmitry Bavilsky: “Catachresis” continues, the project is not finished, the regularity has simply disappeared.

Putin in Poltava Travel from St. Petersburg to Maly Petersburg Andrey N. Okara Publication date: August 15, 2003 Do Vladimir Putin’s advisers, assistants and chiefs of protocol know that Poltava, or rather its central part, was built at one time precisely as “Little Petersburg”. At least, the author of these lines is willing to bet big money that they don’t know. However, experts on Poltava antiquity claim that it was St.

“ I’m very bored with it. Every morning I wake up and think: why should I get up? <...> The worst clock: in the morning before getting up and in the evening before going to bed. Day is busy with everyday life, and in the morning and evening you think about life. Ah, I know very well that a person should work. And I work. But it’s bad when you live only out of a sense of duty. Such a life tires.” From a letter to Lydia Chukovskaya. "It’s scary - this is the only word ...