My opinion

Hello! I wanna share my poems with u. !ENGLISH IS NOT MY NATIVE LANGUAGE!

"Pikuco"

In a quiet corner of the web's vast sea, 

Where Pikuko shines with pages, a hundred to see, 

Each post, a soul's bright spark, gathered with care, 

Each test, a challenge to curiosity, beyond compare.

Here themes clash in a rhythm of contests so keen, 

Where lines contend for the best spot, a vibrant scene, 

And prizes await victors in battles of verse and playful jest, 

Each match a creative montage, a delightful, charming test.

A special virtual vibe here does surround, 

Where dreams and laughter meet, on common ground, 

And I found friends – warm, sincere, like kin so true, 

Who'll lend a hand and warm my soul, seeing me through.

To the admin, a bow, and kindness's bright gleam, 

For sleepless nights' work, for code and ideas' dream, 

For in each update, love and beauty reside, 

For Pikuko guards us, a light in the dark, our guide.

Oh, posts so bright, that set our hearts aflame, 

Oh, tests so bold, that old times reclaim, 

Oh, tournaments, where talent shines so clear, 

In every click, persistence and passion appear.

May this corner of inspiration continue to grow, 

May everyone find joy, support, and light, you know, 

Here we are united in creation, laughter, and our quest, 

And may friendship forever be a promise, put to the test.

A heartfelt thanks to all who stand by, 

For your soulful response, your warmth, reaching high, 

Pikuco – our home, our virtual garden so grand – 

And I thank you all, from the depths of my heart and hand!

"Anya"

Anya, my dear, my own, 

You're like the sun in skies so high, 

With beauty, you have brightly shone, 

And light up worlds within my eye.

You're kind, like a bright ray of light, 

Your laughter brings my soul delight, 

Like a song, like summer's might, 

Like a tale in silence, pure and bright.

Ilya, though not a poet's art, 

You are his dream, his guiding star, 

For him, you are the whole world's heart, 

His love, forever, near and far.

Anya, you are so tender, sweet, 

Like dawn's first blush, a gentle hue, 

You're funny, magical, complete, 

An answer for millennia, true.

You're friend, you're strength, you're my support, 

Like an angel walking on the ground, 

With you, no pain, no harsh retort, 

You're happiness in every day found.

Though poems may not be penned for you, 

You're worthy of them, always so, 

May Ilya one day hear it too, 

How beautiful you are, like stars aglow.

Anya, know, you're from above, 

A miracle, a cherished dream, 

You're beautiful, my dearest love, 

You are love, you are kindness' gleam!  

"Dear Raisa"

Raisa, our future screen star, 

Happy B-day! May life be without a flaw, 

Success and cash, fewer "buts" and "ifs," 

Add wisdom, though you're past your childhood shifts. 

Fourteen you are, be bright, a vibrant spark!

(My first poem. It was written in 2022)

"Winter beach and we"

A beautiful season has now begun,

But only a spoonful of snow has run.

A magical picture Christmas has brought,

With gifts for us all, so eagerly sought.

I personally dream of a place with you,

Where our thoughts were pure, 

And our hearts were true.

The seas, the forests, the skies, all obeyed,

It seems there, my love, our affection displayed.

Monkeys were climbing on palm trees so high,

Circling between our embraces, nearby.

The sun was shining, the wind kissed your hair,

You showed me this world, beyond all compare!

Thanks for the winter, thanks for the bliss!

"Summer"

Summer in the heart, in colors bright,

The sun shines, like a fairy tale's light.

A warm breeze whispers, soft and low,

All around, life's boundless flow.

Golden beaches beckon near,

Waves in dance, a gentle cheer.

The sky, blue as the ocean deep,

Holds dreams where vast horizons sleep.

Laughter rings in fields of green,

Scent of herbs and love unseen.

The forest calls to shaded cool,

Where lazy drops like jewels rule.

Summer's time for inspiration,

Joy and light, pure elation.

Each moment, a priceless gift,

Summer's feast, a constant lift!

"Sunny Dima"

Hey, sunny Dima, 

You're like the air, I really need ya. 

Happy Birthday! May you shine bright in every way. 

I wish you stacks of cash, my friend, 

And villages, without an end. 

Good health and joy, a happy ride, 

May troubles rarely come inside. 

So, cheers to you, it's party time, 

Too bad no tenth grade, what a crime!

"Ulyana"

Ulyana, my friend, a true music fan, 

Happy birthday to you, from the heart, if you can! 

Catch your good fortune, like a perfume's sweet trace, 

May happiness and cash arrive, at a rapid pace! 

Though gummies you favor, it's true, 

A dumpling you'll buy, for me and for you! 

Keep solving your puzzles, with all of your might, 

Be bright as a star, and stubborn, like a ram, shining so bright! 

We absolutely adore you, 

And will never forget you!

"We've met again"

We've met again, my dear, 

But does it mean I'm truly here? 

And now you stand before my sight: 

Impolite, yet so right!

Words would be needless now,

 A mix of feelings, I avow. 

You do not love me, it is true, 

Hate me, yet draw me to you...

But still, my love I bring, 

And blush before you, trembling. 

Remember laughter, light and free? 

You pulled me from the dark for me.

I write again... it's time to cease, 

And let this foolish notion peace.

"First date with you"

This first meeting, I foresee, 

Will but bring more grief to me. 

Like a tempest, it will wake, 

And my inner calm will break. 

Your laughter, like the spring's soft call, 

But a barrier holds you thrall. 

Each gaze, a dagger, sharp and keen, 

Yet I'm drawn to what's unseen. 

You ignite, a vibrant blaze, 

But my spirit's lost in haze. I endeavor to discern, 

But to lose you, I would yearn. 

This first rendezvous, a fray, 

I'm the captive, you hold sway. 

Though misfortunes may appear, 

I'll be with you, holding dear.

"To a friend"

You're the coolest, that's a fact, 

With you, there's always fun, laughter, contact. 

You're a friend who makes me dream, 

And brightens every day, it would seem.

Your laughter's like the sun, it warms my soul, 

With you, no troubles take their toll. 

You're strong, smart, always at your best, 

And in our friendship, happiness is blessed.

You'll lift me up if I should fall, 

Together, we can conquer all. 

You're an example, true to yourself you stay, 

With you, no years can fade away.

Thank you for being you, my shining light, 

With you, each moment feels so right. 

You're a friend worth more than any prize, 

With you, I'm happy, this joy I realize!

"Do you remember when we walked under the moon?"

Beneath the moon, do you recall our walk? 

Was destiny involved in our talk? 

We laughed and chatted, without end, 

Or was it just a game, my friend?

Your emerald eyes, I still can see, 

But mine you've lost, it seems to me. 

Your golden hair, a curly grace, 

And your sweet voice, in time and space.

Beneath the moon, do you recall our walk? 

Was destiny involved in our talk? 

Our hands held tight, we walked along, 

You saw me home, where I belong.

I thought it love, a feeling true, 

But it was just my blood that flew, 

Within my veins, like ash it turned.

"Goodbye, we won't see each other again" (my favorite poem)

Farewell, we'll meet no more, it's true, 

Though hope of meeting still reminds of you. 

Again I'll join the crowd, a lonely soul, 

To miss your sight, beyond my own control. 

No love, no warmth, for me to ever gain; 

You were my eyes' delight, now only pain. 

You seemed an angel, guardian of my way! 

But dreams you shatter, turning night to day. 

I love your laugh, your gaze so dear to me, 

My love, I'm proud of what you used to be! 

So handsome, caring, smart, a perfect blend... 

Let's part in peace, without a bitter end? 

Brave, unique, and kind, you held me fast, 

Your perfect charm, a spell that's meant to last. 

Farewell, we'll meet no more, it's true, 

Though hope of meeting still reminds of you...

"Bright yellow sunset"

A bright yellow sunset o'er the expanse, 

Like a flame that ignited the sky. 

It dances, a spark in the fire's trance, 

And calls us away, where dreams lie.

The heavens whisper the stars' soft tune, 

Where dreams in harmony come alive. 

There, where wind, like a silken cocoon, 

Through silent souls does swiftly thrive.

Bright yellow, a crown of the sun, 

Embraces the fields and the plains. 

It's an artist, whose work is now done, 

Hiding the day's end behind the scenes.

In tune with the breath of the grass, 

This evening, a farewell song it seems. 

A secret that falls, destined to last, 

Forever original, in our dreams.

The sky, a mirror of worlds untold, 

Where dreams, like comets, brightly gleam. 

And in the radiance of hues so bold, 

The bright yellow sunset fades, a dying dream.

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That's all! Thank u for reading! 💕

Hello everyone I'm with you again with a new post about anime this time... First of all, I want to say a big thank you to yop for the idea and have a nice read, my dears!

10th place: Sousou no Frieren (Seeing off the last Frieren)

Description: After a 10-year journey and defeating the demon king, a band of heroes returns to their native lands to part ways forever. Elf Frieren bitterly watches as her companions pass away one by one, because elves live longer than humans. She decides to embark on a new journey to find answers to her nagging questions about the meaning of life.

Anime Studio: Madhouse

Have I read the original source (manga, manhwa, etc.): no

Top 3 of my favorite characters: Himmel, Fern, Frieren

Mini review + rating: For me this is a one-time anime. It's calm but not exactly exciting. You can relax your brain while watching and relax. 7/10

9th place: Weathering with You

Description (THERE ARE SPOILERS): 16-year-old Hodaka Morishima runs away from home in Tokyo, where he immediately runs out of money. Without documents, he can't find a job, and it's raining endlessly outside, and the sky is constantly overcast. In desperation, the guy turns to a former traveling companion, who not only takes him to his magazine writing about the supernatural, but also provides housing. One day, Hodaka meets a girl named Hina Amano, who has an amazing ability to disperse clouds and stop the rain. Together, they begin to earn money by driving around the city and arranging good weather for weddings, fairs and festivals. However, they do not suspect that their constant interference in nature has serious consequences.

Anime Studio: CoMix Wave Films

Have I read the original source: there is no original source

Top 3 of my favorite characters: Nagi, Hodaka, Natsumi

Mini review + rating: at first I looked at your name from this studio. I didn't like your name at all. That's why I was initially skeptical about Weathering with You. However, I surprisingly liked this anime. 9/10

8th place: Chainsaw Man

Description: Denji has a dream — to live a peaceful and happy life, spending time with the girl he loves. However, the harsh reality in the person of a certain Yakuza forces the guy to return from heaven to earth, because he is forced to kill demons in order to pay off the immense debts of his late father. Together with his devilish pet, Pochita, whom he uses as a weapon, Denji is ready to do anything, even for a small fee.

Anime studio: MAPPA

Have I read the original source: yes, I liked it

Top 3 of my favorite characters: Aki, Himeno, Makima

Mini review + rating: The best aspect of the title for me was the directing, and more specifically, the choice of camera angles. Whether it's a battle scene, emotional or ordinary dialogue, silent everyday life or humor, the angles are expertly chosen. Unfortunately, I don't have many modern titles viewed at the moment, so I can't say yet that the camera angles and dynamics in them are the best in the industry. But I can definitely say that this is the best directing that I personally have seen in anime. Two-dimensional drawing is a masterpiece. Combined with the aforementioned camera angles and fast-paced action, it takes the battles to the top level, even if the choreography of the battles is not particularly strong. Dialogues, everyday life and humor also get a strong "buff" from the drawing, although this does not negate their high quality. 9/10

7th place: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slaying Blade)

Description: The action takes place in the Taisho era. Since ancient times, there have been rumors that humanoid demons live in the forest, which feed on humans and walk at night, looking for a new victim. But... It's just a legend, right? Tanjiro Kamado is the eldest son in the family, who lost his father and took care of his family. One day, he goes to a nearby town to sell charcoal. Returning in the morning, the guy discovers a terrible picture in front of him: all his relatives were brutally murdered, and the only survivor is Nezuko, a younger sister who has turned into a demon, but has not yet lost all humanity. From this moment on, a long and dangerous journey begins for Tanjiro and Nezuko, in which the boy intends to find the killer and find out a way to heal his sister. But are the children able to overcome all difficulties and return home?

Anime studio: ufotable

Have I read the original source: no

Top 3 of my favorite characters: Gia, Zenica, Nezuko

Mini review + rating: After watching this title, to be honest, I was not satisfied with what I expected at the beginning of viewing, or rather the vibe that I would like. To be honest, I wanted to finish this anime already on season 3, but I didn't stop just because of my favorite... 9/10

6th place: Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack of the Titans)

Description: Since ancient times, mankind has been fighting the Titans. Titans are huge creatures, the size of a multi—storey building, which do not have much intelligence, but their strength is simply terrible. They eat people and enjoy it. After a long struggle, the remnants of humanity have created a wall surrounding the human world, through which even the Titans will not pass. A hundred years have passed since then. Humanity lives peacefully under the protection of the wall. But one day, the boy Eren and his adopted sister Mikasa witness a terrible event.: A section of the wall was destroyed by a supertitan that appeared out of thin air. The Titans attack the city, and the two children are horrified to see their mother being eaten alive by one of the monsters. The brother and sister survive, and Eren swears that he will kill all the titans and avenge all of humanity!

Anime Studio: Wit Studio

Have I read the original source: no

Top 3 of my favorite characters: Eren, Annie, Levi

Mini review + rating: I really love "Attack of the Titans" - in terms of form, presentation and execution, as well as, to a large extent, semantic, in fact, axiological content, this work is an outstanding representative of such an art direction as anime. In general, anime, in all its diversity and unity, is a real cultural phenomenon. Having originated as a cheap Japanese animation in post-war Japan, having been influenced by Western animation at that time, primarily Disney products, anime was undergoing a stage of development from just Japanese animation into a qualitatively new art direction, with its own special presentation and content. Reflecting the social consciousness of the Japanese people and their creative heritage, anime subsequently became a convenient vessel into which to pour not only hackneyed and rather primitive plots for teenagers, as in the senen genre, but also something more serious, while remaining attractive, dynamic, vibrant art direction, and therefore democratic. It was the combination of highly variable and sometimes profoundly animating content that went beyond the hackneyed, overstuffed templates for the global audience, along with a brilliant, albeit sometimes ascetic form in terms of execution, that allowed Japanese animation to win the minds and hearts of many people outside Japan, including the author of these lines. 9/10

5th place: Bungou Stray Dogs

Description: Atsushi Nakajima was kicked out of an orphanage. Having lost a roof over his head and exhausted from hunger, the young man, however, did not lose the will to live and even found the strength to get up from a prone position. In a fit of unbridled anger, mixed with bitter resentment, he decided that the only way to survive was robbery in broad daylight. Fortunately, there was a road near the river, where Atsushi had been ready to die a few minutes ago. All that remains is to lie low and wait. Plop. What's it? Someone's feet are sticking out of the water. A gurgle. The "rescuer" mode is activated! And so, instantly forgetting about the robbery of tired travelers and caravans, Atsushi rushes into the river to rescue the unlucky "float". Which turns out to be a young man unhappy that his bizarre suicide attempt was thwarted. Later, a puzzled Atsushi learns that the drowned man's name is Osamu Dazai, and that he works for a special "Armed Detective Agency" whose staff detectives have supernatural abilities. When the police and military are powerless, they turn to them. This time, Osama and his partner will have to hunt a dangerous beast that terrorizes the neighborhood. And somehow it so happened that it was this beast that caused Atsushi's exile...

Anime studio: bones

Have I read the original source: no

Top 3 of my favorite characters: Dazai, Chuya, Po

Mini review + rating: Famous writers from all over the world are fighting with their works... I've always loved senen and literature. 9/10

4th place: the silent voice

Description: The story revolves around Sei Ishida, a school bully. When he was in elementary school, he and his friends bullied a deaf classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When the adults found out about it, the children shifted all the blame onto the hero.

Anime studio: Kyoto Animation

Have I read the original source: yes. It's like a bomb, but worse than anime (

Top 3 of my Favorite Characters: Shoko Nishimiya, Shoya Ishida, Tomohiro Nagatsuka

Mini review and rating: very cool anime! I didn't put my hopes on it, but it's the best full-length anime I've seen. I cried almost all the time because I feel very sorry for people. 10/10

3rd place: Death Note

Description: The main character is Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a mysterious notebook — the "Death Note". Inside the notebook there are instructions for use: "The person whose name will be written in the notebook will die." The two prerequisites for murder are to know the person by sight and spell his name correctly.

Anime studio: Madhouse

Have I read the original source: no

Top 3 of my favorite characters: L Lawlight, Misa Amane, Ryuk

Mini review and rating: The best detective anime. The exciting atmosphere of the story; a tense plot full of philosophical questions and moral choices; detailed emotions of the characters, interesting dialogues and unexpected turns of events. 10/10

2nd place: One piece

Description: Gol D. Roger, the pirate king who has achieved wealth, fame and power, has hidden somewhere in the vastness of this world a mysterious treasure that everyone calls Van Pease. After Roger's death, many brave souls rushed in search of this big prize, and the great era of pirates began. So a kid named Luffy from a small coastal village dreams of becoming a pirate. Even as a child, he inadvertently ate the devilish rubber-rubber fruit and acquired incredible abilities. As an adult, he leaves his native land in pursuit of the greatest treasure.

Anime studio: Toei Animation

Have I read the original source: yes, in the process

Top 3 of My Favorite Characters: Portgas D. Ace, Nico Robin, Vinsmoke Sanji

Mini review and rating: my very first anime, so it will always remain in my heart. 10/10

And finally... Honorable 1st place: Tokyo Revengers

Synopsis: 26-year-old loser Takemichi Hanagaki finds out that his ex-girlfriend Hinata Tachibana and her younger brother were killed by the Tokyo Swastika criminal gang. The next day, Takemichi falls under a subway train, but does not die, but moves back 12 years to the time of high school. Takemichi decides to change the future in order to save Hinata, the only ray of light in his meaningless life. To do this, he needs to destroy the Tokyo Swastika.

Anime studio: Liden Films

Have I read the original source: yes + additional cycle "Letter from Keisuke Baji"

Top 3 of my Favorite Characters: Keisuke Baji, Yuzuha Shiba, Izana Kurokawa

Mini review and rating: I love it... Character stories, fighting games, plot, drawing, music... Everything is gorgeous... 10/10

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That's all! Thanks for reading this post!

Hello, everyone! I'm with you again. Actually... I thought I would post this post much later, but I decided now anyway.

Everyone who creates, develops, and dares to be themselves in this world sooner or later encounters them—the "haters." Unreasonable criticism, envy, or just a desire to spoil the mood... That's why there's an announcement, my dears.

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Actually, there is such a program, so I thought, "Hmm, why not do this on pico? People love scandals, so it should be fun."

The point of confronting the nn haters (I didn't set a clear number so that I wouldn't make a mistake later if I didn't dial) is to ask the hater some not very pleasant questions that he would like to get an answer to his "opponent"

BUT Hayter can't cross the line (example: X died because of you, do you even understand that?) or ask meaningless questions (why are you a girl?)

Recommendations for a picker who will be attacked by haters:

1. Do not succumb to provocations. Haters usually try to make a person lose their temper in order to use his reaction against him. It's better to keep your dignity

2. Don't take questions personally.

3. Use humor. A witty response that doesn't get personal can not only stop the attacks, but also help to get support from other users.

Get ready for honest conversations, personal stories, and maybe even some revelations. 💕

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Who would you like to see in the first episode? I am waiting for your suggestions in the comments.

That's it! Thank you all for your attention and see you soon!

Hello, everyone! I'm with you again! Today I will tell you, perhaps, about not the most banal places in Moscow (quite a bit about the Moscow region), but that makes them no less beautiful. Have fun reading!

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Hermitage Garden (yes, yes, this is Moscow)

I'll start with parks and squares. I forgot to mention, in each category I will highlight the 5 most beautiful/interesting places in my opinion.

• Hermitage Garden: Karetny Ryad, 3. On the territory of the garden there are: the Moscow Hermitage Theater, the Moscow Novaya Opera Theater, the Moscow Drama Theater Sphere, and the summer symphony stage. Recreational areas include fountains, a bandstand, garden cottages, a playground, flower beds, and alleys. The garden is open 24 hours a day, entrance to the territory is free
• Japanese garden: in the northeastern part of the Main Botanical Garden named after N. V. Tsitsin of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Botany St., 4). The garden features cascades of small waterfalls, ponds with islands, pavilions in the traditional Japanese architectural style, a thirteen-tiered pagoda and stone lanterns. Working hours: Tuesday — Sunday: from 12:00 to 18:00, Monday — sanitary day
• Chinese Landscape Park "Huamin": ul. William Peak, 16. Recreates a Chinese village, outdoor galleries, walking areas and ponds. The pavilions are designed in the style of classic Siheyuan houses in Northern China, with four buildings facing inside a rectangular courtyard. Almost all the materials, including decorative stones (taihu, lingbi), were brought from Chinese deposits. The roofs of the houses are tiled with hand-painted tiles. There is a monument to the great Chinese philosopher Confucius in the walking part of the park.
• Lilac Garden: Shchelkovskoe highway, vl. 8-12. The park area is 7 hectares. It was established in 1954 on the basis of the Experimental Breeding Nursery on the initiative of the famous breeder Leonid Kolesnikov. After the reconstruction in 2014-2015, the Lilac Garden became not only a botanical monument, but also a recreation area. There is a light and music fountain, paths, benches, workout areas, flower beds.
• Aerial gardens: st. Dolskaya, 1 (Tsaritsyno). "Air Gardens" is a suburban area in the back of the Tsaritsyn estate, where a large orchard was planted in the early 1800s. According to the manner of that, it was called "airy" because cherries, pears, plums, rosehips, currants were planted not in greenhouses, but in the open ground. Every year at the end of summer, the "Historical Gardens Festival" takes place on the territory of the Air Gardens with an extensive parallel program of concerts, exhibitions and master classes.

Russia - My History Museum

• Pavilion No. 57 "Russia — my history" at VDNH (JUST MY PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION, VERY INTERESTING): Prospect Mira, 119, p. 57. Operating mode: from Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00, Monday and Tuesday are days off. The museum features numerous interactive solutions. It features a dome cinema, powerful projectors, touchscreens, tablet computers, virtual reality glasses, three—dimensional modeling, animated maps, digital reconstructions, an interactive table, multimedia books and much more. Conceptually, the multimedia park is divided into 4 permanent exhibitions: "Rurikovich", "Romanov", "1914-1945: From Great Upheavals to Great Victory", "Russia — My History: 1945 — our days". In addition to them, other exhibitions are held (you need to watch them because they are temporary). The museum has a cinema room with a large hanging LED screen, a media room, a conference room, recreation areas, a cafe, a bookstore, and a tour desk.
• The Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center: st. Obraztsova, 11, building 1A. The Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center is a museum dedicated to Jewish culture and religious tradition, the history of Jewish life and settlement, and the history of Jews in Russia. It is located in the building of the former Bakhmetyevsky garage, in Maryina Grove, in the northeast of Moscow. The exhibition is divided into several thematic segments. It includes documents, photographs, and letters telling about the life of Jews in Russia, from the end of the 19th century to the present. The museum features exhibits on the history of Russian Jewry, and a separate collection of ancient books and manuscripts is the Schneerson collection. The permanent exhibition of the museum consists of 13 halls, each dedicated to the life of Jews in different historical periods in Russia and around the world. Visitors get to know the history and culture of the Jewish people in an interactive format: you can touch the exhibits and interact with them. Opening hours: Monday — Thursday, Sunday: 12:00-22:00 (ticket offices until 21:00); Friday: 10:00-15:00 (ticket offices until 14:00); Saturday and Jewish holidays: weekend
• A. P. Chekhov State Literary Memorial Museum-Reserve "Melikhovo": Moscow region, Chekhov Municipal District, Melikhovo village, territory of the Chekhov Museum-Reserve. The museum started operating in 1940. The collection includes more than 30 thousand items, among them the writer's personal belongings — a coat, a famous white cap, a pen, an inkwell, pince-nez. Here you can also see Chekhov's autographs, photographs, books, documents, paintings and much more. The museum-reserve includes the main house, the famous Chaika wing, an ancient outpatient clinic, outbuildings, schools opened by the writer, and a memorial park. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 (the museum's ticket office is open until 16:45). The day off is Monday. The last Friday of the month is a sanitary day
• Y. A. Orlov Paleontological Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Yasenevo, 123 Trade Union Street. The Orlov Paleontological Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences is a Moscow museum, one of the largest natural history museums in the world. It was founded in 1937, and since 1966 it has been named after zoologist and paleontologist Yuri Orlov. The museum is part of the Borisyak Paleontological Institute. Operating mode: Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, Monday and Tuesday are days off
• Armory Chamber: Kremlevskaya Embankment, 1, p. 3. The Moscow Treasury Museum, which is part of the Grand Kremlin Palace complex. Organizationally, the museum functions as the Scientific and Curatorial Department of the "Armory Chamber" of the Moscow Kremlin Museums. The exhibition occupies nine themed halls spread over two floors. The museum's collection includes gold and silver items, Russian, European and Oriental weapons, precious fabrics, state regalia and ceremonial items, horse decorations and royal carriages. Opening hours: daily, except Thursday, from 10:00 to 18:00. The tours start at 10:00, 12:00, 14:30 and 16:30

TSUM

• Airline fleet: Khodynsky Boulevard, 4. The center has more than 400 shops, over 80 restaurants and cafes, as well as numerous entertainment centers for children and adults. The world's tallest cylindrical aquarium is located in the central atrium of Aviapark shopping center. It has a height of 23 meters and a diameter of 6 meters, holds 370,000 liters of seawater, and about 2,500 fish swim in it.
• Afimall: St. Presnenskaya emb., 2. The center has: more than 400 shops; more than 50 restaurants and cafes; the cinema "Formula Cinema City" with 10 halls; three-level underground 24-hour Parking for 2,700 cars
• Paveletskaya Plaza: Paveletskaya Square, 3. Paveletskaya Plaza is a shopping mall with a multi-space concept in the historical center of Moscow. The complex unites about 200 shops, a supermarket and a gastronomic space with cuisines from around the world. Infrastructure: flagship stores of leading fashion, sports, beauty and health brands are located in the center. There is a supermarket and a world cuisine food hall. The share of public catering reaches a quarter of the total area — food courts, designer restaurants and chain cafes
• Oceania: Kutuzovsky Prospekt, 57. The area of the center is 137 thousand square meters, there is a paid parking for 110 places on the territory. There are more than 300 shops, 4 children's institutions, more than 30 restaurants and cafes, a cinema with many halls, including IMAX, beauty salons, communications, a supermarket and other establishments.
• TSUM: Petrovka Street, 2. It appeared here in 1885 as the Muir and Merilise trading house, a seven-story Gothic-style building built in 1908. After the revolution, it was nationalized, and it has had its current name since 1933. In 2002, it became the property of the Mercury Group of Companies. With a total area of 70,000 m2, it is one of the largest department stores in Europe.

The Chocolate maker

• "Pushkin at the fountain": Red Square, 3, floor 1. The menu offers a variety of breakfasts, such as Shakshuka and Zucchini Waffles with salmon, poached egg and avocado, as well as original salads. Working hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00
• "The Old Man and the Sea": 12a Chistoprudny Boulevard, p. 1. Some examples of the dishes of the restaurant "The Old Man and the Sea": Salmon tartare. Langoustine and strawberry ceviche. Salad with octopus. Onion soup with shrimp. Pasta with crab and truffle. Octopus busan. Dorado, coconut rice and spicy sambal. Halibut, mushrooms and tom yam puree. Tuna, kimchi and sweet onion. Seafood kebab and Argentine salsa. Langoustine and chimichurri. There are also carpaccio, tartare, ceviche and burgers on the menu. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 23:00
• El Asador: St. Bolshaya Ordynka, 45, p. 3. On the ground floor there is a bar, and on the second floor there is a restaurant with its own oven and refrigerator for dry aging of steaks. The menu features dishes typical of Basque cuisine, such as baby goat, chuleton steak and jamon. The restaurant also serves various types of cider, including pear and apple cider. Opening hours: Mon. — Thu., Sat. — Sun. 12:00-0:00, Fri. 12:00-2:00
• Pasta Queen: Kuznetsky Most St., 19, p. 1. Based on Desperate Housewives. Everything that was eaten in the series is here. Some dishes are 18+ due to their shape. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 12:00-00:00
• Chocolate shop (I recommend this particular address, the others are not so tasty and good): Korabelnaya Street, 6, River Park residential complex. Some dishes that you can try at the Shokoladnitsa coffee shop on Kolomenskaya: Pancakes. For example, with yuzu and mascarpone cream (490 rubles), "Legendary" with chocolate (410 rubles), with cheese and ham (410 rubles). Pancakes. For example, a large portion with cherry jam (994 rubles). Omelette. For example, with bacon and cheese (360 rubles for 280 grams), with cheese and tomatoes (390 rubles for 240 grams), with salmon and cottage cheese (460 rubles for 190 grams). Chicken cutlets with mashed potatoes. Baked chicken cutlets, mushroom sauce, mushroom chips, parmesan, dill oil and mashed potatoes (550 rubles for 240 grams). Cheesecakes with sour cream and jam. For example, with sour cream and jam to choose from (350 rubles per 200 grams). Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 22:00, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00

Sovremennik Theater

• Moscow State Academic Operetta Theater: st. Bolshaya Dmitrovka, 6. The theater's repertoire includes classical and modern operettas, musicals. I really enjoyed watching The Count of Monte Cristo and Anna Karenina with them
• Moscow Drama Theater named after A. S. Pushkin: 23 Tverskaya Boulevard. The theater's repertoire includes works of world and Russian classics, as well as productions based on plays by modern playwrights. Among the performances are, for example, "The Marriage of Figaro", "Shakespeare in Love", "The House that Swift Built", "Tartuffe", "Treasure Island", "Belkin's Tale"
• Moscow Academic Musical Theater named after K.S. Stanislavsky and V.I. Nemirovich-Danchenko (MAMT): st. Bolshaya Dmitrovka 17. The theater's repertoire includes various performances: from operas and operettas to classical ballets and choreographic experiments.
• Moscow Sovremennik Theater: The main stage is 19 Chistoprudny Boulevard, and the "Other Stage" is 17 Chistoprudny Boulevard. The theater's repertoire includes productions of classical works and modern drama, experimental works and performances continuing the traditions of psychological theater
• The State Academic Central Puppet Theater named after Sergei Vladimirovich Obraztsov (GATSTK): st. Sadovaya-Samotechnaya, 3. All performances are divided into groups that are recommended for viewing when they reach a certain age: 3, 5, 7 years old and "for those who have already grown up" — most often these are children from 12 years old

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• Russian State Library (RSL): st. Vozdvizhenka, 3/5. The Russian State Library (RSL) is the largest public library in Russia and Europe, and the second largest in the world. The funds of the Russian State Library contain 48 million publications in Russian and foreign languages, including rare and hard-to-access books. Working hours: Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 20:00, Sunday is a day off
• Russian State Children's Library: Kaluzhskaya Square, 1, Building 1. The library has 17 specialized halls, including a hall of literature in foreign languages, a music hall, a fairy tale room, a family reading room, a Pushkin room, a psychological and pedagogical counseling room, and a cinema and concert hall with 160 seats. I got a couple of books for children in German there to learn how to read. Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 20:00, in summer: Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 19:00, Sunday is a day off
• I. S. Turgenev Library-reading room: Bobrov Lane, 6, p. 1, 2. The institution organizes lectures, concerts, creative meetings, meetings of public organizations and interest clubs on a regular basis. The library has its own cafe "Ex:Libris", offering a varied menu. The cafe is also a cultural venue where festivals, concerts, literary meetings, workshops and other events are held. Opening hours: Tuesday — Saturday: 10:00-22:00, Sunday: 10:00-20:00. The last Tuesday of the month is a sanitary day
• Library No. 179, branch No. 1: ul. 86 Vavilova Street. The hall for kids is decorated in the form of a fairy-tale room, where interesting books and fascinating conversations await young readers. Opening hours: Tue. — Sat.: from 12:00 to 22:00, Sun.: from 12:00 to 20:00, Mon. — day off. Sanitary Day is the last Tuesday of the month
• Scientific Pedagogical Library named after K. D. Ushinsky: 3 Bolshoy Tolmachevsky Lane. The complex of buildings housing the library is an architectural monument. This is an ancient Moscow city estate of the end of the XVIII — beginning of the XIX century, which belonged to the Demidovs in 1772-1814. Opening hours: from 9:30 to 20:00 (Mon. — Fri.), the first Friday of the month is a sanitary day

Komsomolskaya metro station

• "Nagatinsky Backwater". Nagatinsky Zaton is a station of the Moscow Metro on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line. It is located in the Nagatinsky Zaton district (Southern Administrative District), from which it got its name. The beauty of the Nagatinsky Zaton metro station lies in the mosaic panels with images of fish that adorn the walls of the platforms and the lobby. The main idea of the design is to turn the station into an underground museum dedicated to the inhabitants of the rivers of the Moscow region and Nagatinsky backwater in particular. The panel features bream, crucian carp, bullhead, rotan, chub, pike, bleak, burbot, perch, walleye and roach. The largest mosaic is the "Pike" measuring 14 by 3.6 meters. Also, at the entrance to the lobby, a large golden ceiling in the form of giant scales attracts attention. When creating it, 3D modeling was used, and the resulting parts were manually mounted on special slats. Another feature is the lighting of the escalator. The lamps on the balustrade were placed at different heights, so, reflecting in the dark glossy walls, they form the illusion of river foam.
• "Kievskaya". Kievskaya is a station of the Moscow Metro on the Ring Line. It is located in the Dorogomilovo district (CJSC). It is connected by transfers to two stations of the same name, one of which is located on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line, the other on Filevskaya. An object of cultural heritage of Russia of regional importance. In the central hall, you can see 18 colorful mosaic panels with different subjects. The pylons are decorated with stucco garlands in the form of floral ornaments: ears, leaves and buds. Even forged ventilation grilles have become decoration elements. The station is illuminated by luxurious multi-track chandeliers and brass sconces.
• "Taganskaya". Taganskaya is a station of the Moscow Metro on the Ring Line. It is located in the Tagansky district (CAO) under Goncharnaya Street. It is named after Taganskaya Square, where its lobby is located. The station of the Ring Line was commissioned on January 1, 1950 as part of the Kurskaya — Kultury Park section. It is located between Kurskaya and Paveletskaya stations. The structure is a three—vaulted deep-laid pylon with one island platform. The depth is 53 meters, and the diameter of the station tunnels is 9.5 meters. Due to the design (arched entrances, powerful columns, coffered vaults, bas-reliefs), the station is included in the list of cultural heritage sites of Russia of regional importance. The design is dedicated to the theme of the Soviet Army: 32 majolica panels with images of soldiers, sailors, and pilots are located in shallow niches.
• "Dostoevskaya." Dostoevskaya is a Moscow Metro station under construction on the Koltsevaya Line on the current stretch between Novoslobodskaya and Prospekt Mira stations. It will be connected by a transfer to the station of the same name on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya line. The station will have two lobbies with exits to Delegatskaya, Durov and Olympic Avenue streets, residential buildings and large objects of citywide importance: the theater "Corner of Grandfather Durov", the Olympic sports complex, public and industrial buildings. The path to Lobby No. 2 will pass through the travelator corridor. The beauty of the Dostoevskaya metro station lies in its design, dedicated to the work of F. M. Dostoevsky. There is a portrait of the writer on the end wall of the hall, and on the other walls there are scenes from the most famous works: "Crime and Punishment", "Idiot", "Demons", "Brothers Karamazov" + black and white design
• Komsomolskaya Street. Komsomolskaya is a station of the Moscow Metro on the Ring Line, located in the Krasnoselsky district (CAO) under Komsomolskaya Square, from which it got its name. It is one of the busiest metro stations in Moscow (mainly due to the Leningradsky, Yaroslavsky and Kazansky railway stations located near the square). In 2021, it was named the most popular (busiest) Moscow Metro station by the Moscow Department of Transport, with 29.1 million people using it. The above-ground entrance lobby with marble columns, which beautifully transitions into an underground hall with a large number of marble columns connected by graceful arches. The vault of the central hall is decorated with eight mosaic panels made of smalt and precious stones, created according to sketches by artist Pavel Korin. They depict significant episodes in the history of Russia. The ceilings are decorated with massive chandeliers in the form of rings, on which there are numerous horns with lamps.

Moscow Zoo

And finally, those sights that I still advise you to visit, but I did not classify them into any of the categories.

• Moscow Zoo
• Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum
• Tsoi's Wall
• The State Tretyakov Gallery
• Ostankino TV Tower
• The Sun of Moscow
• Moscow Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard
• St. Basil's Cathedral
• Severny Rechnoy Vokzal
• Lenin's Mausoleum
• Psychiatric Clinical Hospital No. 1 named after N. A. Alekseev
• Changing of the guard at the Eternal Flame (EVERY HOUR, BUT ARRIVE 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE NEW HOUR)

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I highly recommend visiting Moscow in the winter before the New Year. Our city is very beautifully decorated, straight + vibe. Or even in the summer, when there are a number of activities

That's it! Bye-bye to everyone!

Hello, everyone! I'm with you again! Today I want to tell you about my first week of school as a freshman. Have fun reading!

Preface: unfortunately, it was not possible to enroll on a budget, so now I am studying for a headscarf in Linguistics. Technology of intercultural communication"

So. On Monday, I was looking forward to it, even though I was very worried about the large number of people. (only at MCI, my faculty is shrinking, there were 100+ people, and there are 3 more faculties)... Actually. I packed up, went with a girl I didn't know before, Sonya, from her beloved gray branch to Kurskaya (it takes +-50 minutes, and before that by bus +-20 minutes). I must say right away that I had never traveled by public transport in my life during rush hour, and there was no limit to my surprise when people could not fit into a subway car... 

With grief in half, Sonya and I reached the IIA of the Moscow State Pedagogical University. There I found my sophomore mentor. Oh, I forgot to tell you! No one knows anything about my faculty until now, because this is a new program, and we are guinea pigs. Continue... I talked with the curator for a while, then my classmates came over, I really liked the look of some of them so much that I wanted to be friends with them. Spoiler alert: I won't succeed.

Then we played "Match" and "Brownian Motion" to relax and get to know each other. And even later, I would like to clarify, all the first-year students of the IIA of Moscow State Pedagogical University (+-250 people) were taken to a huge "assembly" hall, where they talked for a long time about the institute, about teachers, etc. I was a little unlucky because I missed a couple of seconds, so I sat on the edge, while the other girls had already managed to get to know each other and even become friends. That's it, I'm really upset that I won't find any friends, but.... After a tour of our building, it turned out that I met some cool girls: Arina, Vika, Milena and Lisa. Of course, I didn't remember their names at first, because I've been imagining someone all day, and my brain is already confused.

And when we needed to write some documents so that we could get a student ID, we also met Polina. She's a great girl too. As a result, our group began to communicate well and closely. Let's test your intuition. How many girls are there in the company, including me? I'll give you time to think. If you answered 6, then you were deeply mistaken, because there is also Sonya, whom I could not leave alone in this horror, even though we had not seen each other all day.

Tuesday came. Our disciplines for that day were as follows: Italian, English, French, German. Don't be surprised or scared, it's just that these are all the languages we could have chosen as the first one. The first language is brought up to the C1 level on average, so I was sure after that day, as well as before admission, that I would finish learning English, which has a B2 level for me...

Nothing super interesting happened that day, the professors told us about their language. Why should it be selected? How complex is it? What are we going to do in pairs? And so on

We really liked the Italians, because it was clear that they live by their language and really love to study, teach, and speak it. Of course, as far as I know, there will be no Italian first language group, because this is not entirely rational.

By the way, now I know basic phrases in all of the above languages like "how are you", "how old are you", "what's your name", etc. And of course, we were also taught how to answer them.

Wednesday,. It was on this day that the compulsory disciplines for all courses began. Namely, the history of Russia and some kind of interactive lecture, which even the curators did not know about at that time.

The historian is cool, so that you can see this, I'll write down a couple of his quotes at the end of the post. He tells an interesting story, I don't want to say anything, but spoiler alert: yesterday we all discussed him together with all 100+ people!A little bit! not in a very good way. Find out why

What kind of interactive lecture is this? We came to a huge auditorium, where there were columns, round tables, in short, + vibe. The professor said that she would broadcast to us the entire lecture on intercultural communication in German literature. It was very interesting, I even recorded something, but it was such an atmosphere, the echo, the warmth, and her soft, even and soothing voice that made everyone want to sleep, and someone even did so.

Thursday was also a chill day for me personally, even though there were 4 pairs again, but they were linguistic. On Thursday, we were introduced to the "second" languages, which are brought up to the B2 level of 100%, but it is possible to go higher

We were introduced to Italian, English, German, and French again, but Portuguese, Spanish, and Arabic were added to them (Turkish can also be taught, but there was no teacher). I liked all the languages, all the teachers, I didn't know what to choose. And then the professor of the German language misled us all...

Bottom line: I chose German first and Spanish second. But I'm very afraid for English... It's clear that I won't lose my B2 level, besides, I watch movies in English and listen to songs. But somehow I will have to prove to the employer that I know this language. Either I will take the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) later so that there is proof, or I will receive additional education in parallel (I have to wait for it to be free), which my university provides as a student, or I will finish my master's degree in English. As if the 3rd option were the best. What would you recommend? 

It was on this day that we officially chose the languages that we want to study for 4 years. And also there was the history of Russia again, now I'll tell you what happened that caused all my 100+ classmates to raise a mini-riot in the group at tg: the historian asked us a question... Okay, we're not arguing, it needs to be done. But hey! No one understood him, and the curators tried to calm us down, saying that the first dz is why you are so excited... But seriously, I'm lucky that my next story is already on Friday. There is time, but those who have it on Wednesday... I sympathize with them, because it really takes a very long time to do this. By the way, give me some advice. how do I write an essay? And which ais were used?

We also had a lecture on "How does a modern humanitarian live?" It was interesting, we listened to who the graduates work for, what theses they had, etc. But honestly? I don't even want to think about a diploma at all after this DZ in history, because it's scary.

I'll tell you right away. He's young. That's why they're on the same page with us... If it wasn't for dz. Quotes to the studio!

— My principle is this: away from the authorities, closer to the canteen.

— This "Excuse me, can I come in?" we remove right away. Just come in and sit down. I rarely say anything clever, so I can be scared off. Now you've scared me off.

— LMS sounds like a diagnosis.

— Tell me your first and last name one at a time. If you tell me your first and middle name, I understand that dominance is an important moment for some people.

— Let's make an agreement right away: I don't know you outside of the institute, you don't know me. If we suddenly meet somewhere, you don't have to run to me with open arms and shout: "Hello, Dmitry Andreevich!" Especially in a bar and especially in front of my friends.

— You're all waiting as if the stand-up is about to begin.

— I come home, and I start the "house-life" mode. While I make the stuffing, while I wash the dishes... Gold, not a man!

*Students*: — Be healthy!

"You'll be with me."..

— You lose your memory at the sight of me, I understand... Morning affirmation.

— Well, Mom's not here yet, everything is in the process... Or in the long run?

— Come on, my little chemists, strain yourself.

— You and I are not ordinary mortals, we are getting higher education.

— I see the girl took out a fan and started fanning herself... Well, historians are stuffy, I don't argue.

— I'm not stuffy, but erudite☝️

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That's it! Bye-bye, everyone!