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Religion & Spirituality
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According To An Old Hindu Legend...
In an ancient Hindu tale, humans were once gods but misused their divinity. Chief god Brahma sought a hiding place, but each suggestion was thwarted. Ultimately, they concealed divinity within humans themselves, who now search externally for what lies within. |
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The First Chapter of the Book of Genesis
Genesis 1 describes God's creation of the universe in six days, including light, sky, land, plants, animals, and humans, followed by rest on the seventh day. |
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In the Beginning Was the Word
The first chapter of John's Gospel introduces the divine Word becoming human in Jesus Christ's incarnation. |
Russian Language
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Russian Pronunciation
A guide to pronunciation. |
Russian Literature
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Advice
Two men discuss gratitude and offering money to a benefactor. Despite initial resistance, they negotiate, suggesting a substantial amount of two thousand rubles. The curtain falls, leaving uncertainty. |
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Anyuta
Follow a poor medical student's complex relationship with a young woman named Anyuta, revealing societal biases and the harsh realities of their lives in late 19th-century Russia. |
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At the Bathhouse
A conversation between a barber and a fat man occurs in a bathhouse. The barber talks about modern brides and education, and a scrawny man on the top shelf defends writers. |
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An Enquiry
Landowner Voldirev seeks information in a bureaucratic office but is repeatedly ignored. Frustrated, he eventually bribes the clerk with money, prompting immediate assistance. Voldirev, feeling awkward, gives the clerk money again, reflecting on the nature of such interactions as he leaves the office. |
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Joy, by Anton Chekhov
A boy is proud for being mentioned in a newspaper article. But, he should be embarrassed. |
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Life as a Series of Questions and Exclamations
The story unfolds through life's stages, marked by questions and exclamations. From childhood to old age, it touches on love, education, marriage, aging, and reflections on life. The narrative captures the essence of human experience with humor and poignant moments. |
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Marriage in 10 -15 Years' Time
In the near future, marriages have evolved. A young woman, fashionably dressed, meets a man from a marriage agency. They negotiate her dowry and payment terms. He represents an older, credit-dependent man seeking a bride. The girl hesitates but eventually agrees, realizing the urgency. The agent leaves, forgetting the receipt. Overwhelmed by newfound love, the girl rejoices. The story reflects changing norms in marriages, contrasting with traditional romance. |
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The Murder of Alyona Ivanovna
Raskolnikov murders Alyona Ivanovna in her apartment using an axe. It’s a gruesome act that signifies the descent into the consequences of his conflicted beliefs and choices. |
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Reading, by Anton Chekhov
The consequences of reading. |
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Surgery
In Anton Chekhov's "Surgery," the story revolves around a patient's tooth extraction, highlighting the absurdity and humor in the situation as the dentist and patient struggle through the procedure. |
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Vanka
A young, orphaned boy named Vanka writes a desperate letter to his grandfather, pleading to be rescued from his cruel apprenticeship with the cobbler. |
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What Is to be Done?
In a provincial town, a health commission inspects stores for cholera concerns. The absurdities unfold as they scrutinize soap, suspect strychnine in ham, and discover kittens in buckwheat. The day ends with exhausted officers and a comical attempt to destroy a tray of apples for fear of infection. |
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Women's Good Fortune
At Lieutenant General Zapupirina's funeral, government clerks Probkin and Svistkov, barred from the procession, envy their wives' privileged access. Probkin laments women's preferential treatment, highlighting inequalities. He shares a shocking incident of mistreatment by a female housekeeper, emphasizing women's undue influence. The story concludes with the grand procession and the music playing. |
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The Writer
In Chekhov's "The Writer," Ershakov, a fashionable tea merchant, hires Geinim to craft an advertisement. Geinim, seeking payment, faces Ershakov's reluctance. The story delves into the clash of intellectual labor and material compensation, highlighting the writer's internal struggle and societal deception. |
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