tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post2270088689812717560..comments2024-03-28T09:16:43.524+02:00Comments on Nadezda's Garden and Home : The Shrovetide Week, Part 2Nadezdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-46953725865507194612013-03-18T20:12:40.248+03:002013-03-18T20:12:40.248+03:00Tammy,I'd love to drive in a Troika, too. The ...Tammy,I'd love to drive in a Troika, too. The last time I drove was in my childhood, I remember we, kids, had fun!<br />Thank you!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-42189856655786621022013-03-18T03:54:53.980+03:002013-03-18T03:54:53.980+03:00The costumes the women are wearing are beautiful! ...The costumes the women are wearing are beautiful! I'm not familiar with Shrovetide and do not observe Lent so this was really interesting to read. I would love to ride in a troika. :o) This looks like a wonderful way to bring an end to winter and welcome spring. Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-12155545755375265532013-03-17T09:44:51.988+03:002013-03-17T09:44:51.988+03:00Marian, we are waiting for spring and the feast Sh...Marian, we are waiting for spring and the feast Shrovetide gives the hope of soon spring arrival. Thank you!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-80206347284893354652013-03-17T02:03:52.147+03:002013-03-17T02:03:52.147+03:00Hi Nadezda, I had missed this post before. Good th...Hi Nadezda, I had missed this post before. Good thing you added 'part 3' in your last post, that way I knew I had missed part 2 somehow. What a lovely post!!!! So colourful! Shrovetide really is a happy and joyful feast. Love the colourful outfits the ladies are wearing in your second picture, that is breattakingly beautiful! And those pancakes look gorgeous! Love the town in the white snow and the people enjoying all the activity that's going on.<br />Bye,<br />Marianflowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-44767768368144974572013-03-16T09:38:28.331+03:002013-03-16T09:38:28.331+03:00It was a problem, Lona. I'm glad your blog is ...It was a problem, Lona. I'm glad your blog is OK now! Thank you!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-76225660961584968012013-03-15T18:12:49.091+03:002013-03-15T18:12:49.091+03:00What wonderful traditions! I love the colorful cos...What wonderful traditions! I love the colorful costumes. They sure make up for all of the winter white.<br />And now I am hungry for pancakes. LOL!<br />Sorry I have not been around but the Google Reader was messing ups so I got everyone's back postings all at once. I wondered where everyone was. LOL!<br />Have a lovely weekend.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-31211425669390504142013-03-15T09:04:41.413+03:002013-03-15T09:04:41.413+03:00Grace, these tits are not afraid and eat some seed...Grace, these tits are not afraid and eat some seeds out of my hand! Thank you!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-85616771741950137632013-03-15T09:03:06.364+03:002013-03-15T09:03:06.364+03:00Congratulation on your award, Lucia, and thank you...Congratulation on your award, Lucia, and thank you for nominate my blog!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-73440169283318777942013-03-15T09:02:07.746+03:002013-03-15T09:02:07.746+03:00I'm glad you liked to know more about old Russ...I'm glad you liked to know more about old Russian traditions. Thank you, Betty!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-25750117908036149402013-03-15T00:28:57.927+03:002013-03-15T00:28:57.927+03:00What a beautiful feast. I love the women's clo...What a beautiful feast. I love the women's clothes/costumes. It looks so cold. I hope Shrovetide week really does banish winter. I love the kitty cat looking at the pancakes--so cute.<br /><br />I love your banner photos too. The bird eating out of your hand is so sweet. Spring is coming!GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-36262610400625879392013-03-14T19:27:33.220+03:002013-03-14T19:27:33.220+03:00Hello Dear Nadezda!
Photos wonderful. I admire the...Hello Dear Nadezda!<br />Photos wonderful. I admire their beauty.<br />Please, accept award from me.<br />I send greetings.<br />Lucia♥ Łucja-Maria ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/09485693642479661646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-82543347731987802872013-03-14T15:29:26.876+03:002013-03-14T15:29:26.876+03:00Hello Nadezda,
Your photos are so beautiful. Gorg...Hello Nadezda,<br />Your photos are so beautiful. Gorgeous costumes, vibrant colours and amazing comparisons with the old pictures. It is very interesting to learn about the traditions of your country, of which I know very little. <br />Thank you for helping me to learn more. Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979455592865842458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-74785679746007297432013-03-11T20:51:52.431+03:002013-03-11T20:51:52.431+03:00This year Shrovetide week is 11-17th of March. We ...This year Shrovetide week is 11-17th of March. We have different performances and games for adult and children in parks of St. Petersburg. The photos show this celebration in Yaroslavl city, last year. This is very old and nice city in the North part of river Volga. Thank you, Rosemary!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-27804166276850220362013-03-11T20:46:36.011+03:002013-03-11T20:46:36.011+03:00Jennifer, I love this artist too. Boris Kustodiev ...Jennifer, I love this artist too. Boris Kustodiev painted a lot of pictures of the Russian way of life showed the customs and costumes in Russia 19-20 centuries. I think the women's skirts were/ are made from different colorful fabrics, with a decor (embroidered and woven patterns), and the silk, gold and silver threads. This was traditional Russian costumes. Thank you!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-55507290443269604532013-03-11T20:01:26.164+03:002013-03-11T20:01:26.164+03:00What a wonderful celebration Nadezda! I can't ...What a wonderful celebration Nadezda! I can't believe how well your second photo matches the first painting. Such beautiful, colourful costumes. Does this celebration take place near where you live, or is it only in the big cities?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-37337196911735703272013-03-11T17:58:29.634+03:002013-03-11T17:58:29.634+03:00I just love some of the artwork that you have show...I just love some of the artwork that you have shown in this and the last post Nadezda. My favourite is 'Shrovetide' by Boris Kustodiev. The costumes, especially the skirts in the 2nd picture are fantastic too. Are the stripes made with ribbons?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-33038058066739485422013-03-11T17:45:18.108+03:002013-03-11T17:45:18.108+03:00I was riding in a sleigh and horse in my childhood...I was riding in a sleigh and horse in my childhood, too. We, kids, had a fun.I'm glad you liked the photos, thank you, Joy!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-7151173559203296772013-03-11T17:38:07.485+03:002013-03-11T17:38:07.485+03:00Karen, riding in a sleigh and horse is very smooth...Karen, riding in a sleigh and horse is very smooth, sleigh slide on the snow, but a little shaking. Thank you!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-88853135450231175232013-03-11T16:26:07.772+03:002013-03-11T16:26:07.772+03:00Hello there Nadezda girl !
These are such beautifu...Hello there Nadezda girl !<br />These are such beautiful art pictures of the holidays ! .. I love the costumes and the festivities .. and those pancakes look so tasty too! ... this is a wonderful holiday to celebrate while waiting for Spring to arrive.<br />Lovely traditions to follow .. the closest I came to a sleigh ride is when we were sliding down hills on our toboggans as kids .. and that was great fun : )<br />Joy CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-55828591252311484272013-03-11T02:32:19.418+03:002013-03-11T02:32:19.418+03:00Hi Nadezda, wow such a great post. I would dearly ...Hi Nadezda, wow such a great post. I would dearly love to ride in a horse and sleigh through the snow. Something I have only seen on tv, on christmas shows, they make it seem so romantic. Looking forward to your next post. Have a lovely week.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08008574463499280758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-29157480781352181152013-03-09T19:48:04.928+03:002013-03-09T19:48:04.928+03:00Laura, thank you for stopping by my blog! Espero v...Laura, thank you for stopping by my blog! Espero ver te aqui a menudo!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-92157947788851108172013-03-09T19:46:01.253+03:002013-03-09T19:46:01.253+03:00Helene, I suppose that the bright clothes of the R...Helene, I suppose that the bright clothes of the Russian and Norwegians in the north helped people survive the dark and cold season. It is not surprising that people who lived nearby had similar bright clothes. And those shawl is really beautiful, I think you were very popular in your town! Thank you!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-84203247676679020752013-03-09T19:37:41.171+03:002013-03-09T19:37:41.171+03:00Oh, yes, three grays horses is a traditional '...Oh, yes, three grays horses is a traditional 'Troika'. Thank you!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-1125193729453211402013-03-09T19:34:12.086+03:002013-03-09T19:34:12.086+03:00Lucia, our countries have been neighbors for centu...Lucia, our countries have been neighbors for centuries and our cultures are very similar, as the languages. I love your songs too! Thank you very much!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008629271177270402.post-35614335524556520282013-03-09T19:30:19.993+03:002013-03-09T19:30:19.993+03:00Janneke, it's wonderful that you have such a t...Janneke, it's wonderful that you have such a tradition of riding in a harnessed sleigh. <br />I, too, many years ago, was riding in a sleigh with a horse, it is of course very different from driving a car!<br />Thank you1Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.com