Word to word translation. The beggar woman Winter. Blizzard. And in large flakes Snow is falling with a very strong wind, And at the entrance to the temple, alone, in rags An old beggar woman is standing. And waiting for charity, She is here with her crutch In summer and in winter barefooted… - Give alms to her, oh give charity to her… Should I tell you that this old woman When she was 20 years, She was a dream of poet And Glory braided garland for her… When she sang on the stage Paris was delighted from her, She had no rivals… - Give alms to her, oh, give charity to her… Sometimes, after a performance, She had no pass from the crowd there, And young people with admiration Thundered “Bravo” to her. What magnificent words She heard from her guests. - In happiness everybody wants to be our friends. In distresses there are no that friends. Fate and will of Providence – The actress became sick: Lost her voice and eyesight And since has roamed in the world alone. There was a times when poor people without fear Asked her for alms – But she is ashamed to beg from you… -So give alms to her, oh, give charity to her… Ah! Who with such kindness Helped one's neighbors in distress As that old woman with the crutch When Success encompassed her? And waiting for charity, She is here with her crutch In summer and in winter Saint… - Give alms to her, oh give charity to her… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG01eHmRVUE

The Star (word to word translation) There is sadness in your eyes, And there is no luck. I want to tell you that Everything is opposite. Lord gave me gift to understand Another soul Listen to me How to take away your pain… Raise your eyes Do you see in the sky the bright star- The star of love? It is face of Lord And in difficult times Call it! Millions of years This pure light Was searching for you. This moment came - It found you. Tens thousands of eyes Now and then Have been waiting for hour of revelation - The star of hope… When my hour came I could see And have been watching it Since then at the peak...

Word to word translation. E.Asadov "I am not 16, mother" I'm not 16, Mother! Well, why are you not sleeping and waiting stubbornly? Don’t. Forget all your alarms. I'm not 16, Mother! I am elder! And it is, perhaps, the core. I know, that is the way of the world, And even having a presentiment about your answer, That children are always the kids for mother, Even if they are 20 or 30 years old. But nevertheless, after a number of years an old tools Should change somehow. And former oversight and control, like in childhood, Are offensive and unneeded. Because there is something very personal! And when you are made to answer That make you, in spite of desire, Quite often resort to lie My dear, do not look tired! Our love is now even stronger. Well, had you brought me up bad? Believe me, please, believe! And let your heart is not beating in fear, After all, I foolishly will not fall in love, I will not meet whoever Will not get into touch with a bad company. And will not climb somewhere in a pit, If meet a trouble on my way, I immediately will come for advice, mother, Just feel and come. Once it is necessary after all to be brave, And if at times will do something wrong, Well, then I will be smarter after And better to have a bruise than a glass cover. Give me your hand to kiss, Most kind in the whole world. No, Mom, don’t be jealous, Children are not always kids! And don’t sit by the window stubbornly, Preparing question after question in the soul I'm not 16, Mother. Understand. And look at me seriously. I ask you to throw out the sorrow from the heart, And don’t let alarms to make you bother. Do not worry, dear. I'll be back very soon! Sleep, Mother. Sleep well! Good night!

The new Old (part 2) Later in my program there was the Diamond Fund of Russia. Perhaps the most protected object of cultural heritage in the country. There were tens of thousands of diamonds and gems, hundreds of kilos of gold and platinum in the most fantastic natural forms. And of course the most amazing works of the jewelry’s art belonging to the House of Romanovs or created specially for the exhibition by the artists of the second half of the 20th century. Amazing history and intrigues envelop almost every exhibit of the Diamond Fund. I learned a lot. After such a dazzling beauty it was so hard to look at the world, quite simple in its forms and colors. But here again there was a discovery! - the Taynitsky Garden. The beauty of the park complex is difficult to put into words. There were thousands and thousands of tulips; lush lilac bushes; a huge number of different trees and shrubberies; birdsongs. And you will not believe it, I did not hear Moscow. Quietly, calmly and measured. Inspiring. It was so great to discover something new in old! Such a vivid impression! Incredible! A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

The new Old (part 1) The Moscow Kremlin has been, perhaps, the most attractive sight for tourists visiting the capital of Russia. As regards to native Muscovites a visit the Kremlin was another check mark in the schedule in primary schools. The Tsar Cannon, the Tsar Bell, The Armoury Chamber, Ivan the Great Bell-Tower- everything is familiar in these words, but how it is eventually forgotten. In may I had a unique opportunity after 17 years to visit the heart of the capital and the whole Russia. And I was amazed and surprised. On a rainy and inclement day the Kremlin without any shadow of shyness showed its magnificence. There were shiny, almost polished, golden domes of the cathedrals; like toys the towers of the Kremlin wall, carefully surrounded by trees; a gorgeous lilac, creating the familiar and attractive aroma and, of course, the sea of the brightest colors of the Tainitsky and Alexandrovsky gardens! I don’t remember that I’ve ever seen such a beauty of a regular park in Moscow. My journey began with the Armoury Chamber, the oldest Russian treasure-house. The splendor of “glass” world gradually began to return my childhood memories: the carriages, dresses, medals, weapons, thrones, watches, armor, utensils and crowns - all that is the brightest examples of the historical epochs and rich culture of Russia. Then - the churches of the Cathedral Square. By noon in the Kremlin there were already a huge crowds scurrying back and forth, taking with them the residual particles of time, but in this fussy chaos there was a place of true story - a small cellar, that shows the real treasures of the past millennium: a completely crude and not restored finds : tiny coin-scales; remnants of chain armour, eaten by time; some utensils ... all that is among the walls that know and remember. I was pleased to be there. ...

Word to word translation. E.Asadov. How many of these with whom you can go to bed How many of these with whom you can go to bed, How few of these with whom you want to wake up ... And in the morning, parting to turn around And to wave and to smile, And the whole day, worrying, to wait for news. How many of these with whom you can just live, Drinking morning coffee, talking and arguing ... With whom you can have rest at a sea, And, as expected - and in joy and in sorrow Be alongside ... But not to love ... How few of these with whom you want to dream! To watch how clouds swarm in the sky, To write the words of love on the first snow, And to think only about that Person... And don’t know and don’t ask for more How few of these with whom you can be quiet, Who understands you perfectly with the half-word, wordless Who has no regrets to give year after year, And for whom you will be able, as a reward, To take any pain, any torture... As thus that rigmarole happens - People meet easily, without pain part ... This is because there are many of those with whom you can go to bed. And few of these with whom you want to wake up. How many of these with whom you can go to bed ... How few of these with whom you want to wake up ... And life weaves us like a thread ... Moving, as if at divination by saucer. We rush: - Work ... business ... routine ... Who wants to hear- nevertheless have to listen ... But on the run- you can notice only the body ... Stay ... and see the soul. We choose by the heart - cleverly... Sometimes we are afraid on smile to smile , But we open the soul just to those, With whom we will want to wake up…

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