Статьи - Korney Gritciuk OUTLOOK

In today continuation of our rubrics about the famous Ukrainians who have changed the world here and now, we would like to tell about incredibly dynamic Chrystia Freeland. She is journalist, writer and currently known as the successful politician. Having ethnic belonging to Ukraine, she fluently speaks the national language representing a wonderful example of a strong will.

05.05.2019 | diplomacy, Canada, know ukrainians

From Kyiv with Cake

Airports, railways and bus stations in Kyiv aren’t much different from similar objects in other big cities. But that’s just at first sight. If you have a slightly closer look at passengers, you can see that every third one carries a round white-and-green box. It is in it where the part of the majestic city, that can be legally carried away as a souvenir, is – we mean the famous Kyiv Cake.

31.01.2019 | Ukraine, Kyiv

Ottawa is the capital of...

Canada is not only a very beautiful and picturesque country but also one of the most economically developed states on the planet. Since many local cities are well known, foreigners are often confused: Which city is the capital of Canada? Toronto? Vancouver? Or maybe Montreal? OUTLOOK knows not only the answer to this question, but also much more, therefore we would like to tell you about Ottawa, the capital of Canada.

08.06.2018 | Canada, is the capital of

Ghost cities: Detroit, Oradour-sur-Glane, Pripyat, Chenggong

American Detroit was until recently known as the automotive capital. But nowadays it is more often than not mentioned in the context of decline and population outflow. Outlook decided to figure out why ghost cities emerge.

26.04.2018 | architecture, travel, society

Know Ukrainians: Michael Yarymovych

Behind the famous landing of Neil Armstrong and his team of the Moon in 1969 there wasn’t just an abstract triumph of the power of human brain but also a large group of highly-skilled engineers solving complicated tasks. Among them there was one specially standing out with his bold and unusual approach – a native of Ukraine Michael Yarymovych, one of supervisors of the “Moon program”. It is about him that we proudly tell about today within the framework of our column Ours Make the Grade.

09.04.2018 | personalities, know ukrainians

Know Ukrainians: Max Levchin

Ukrainian IT specialists annually prove that they are, if not the best, then certainly among the best on the planet working on the most diverse and complex projects. At the same time, they are not only highly professional employees, they are also excellent managers who create the world of the present time.

01.04.2018 | know ukrainians

On the rails overhead: Wuppertal cable way

The German city of Wuppertal, according to statistics, is not included even in the top ten most popular tourist destinations in Germany. In addition to the legendary dancer Pina Bausch, the same-name football club and the world-famous film director Tom Tykwer, whose career began in city movie clubs, Wuppertal seems to have nothing to boast about, but as soon as you learn about local transport - the city with its unique suspension monorail, it becomes so coveted for travelers.

14.03.2018 | Germany, travel, technology

Who will gallop away on Bronze Horse from Stockholm this year?

Quite soon, on the 8-th of November the official entrance of the most important Stockholm cultural center "Scandia" will be getting decorated with red road where the hundreds of cinema celebrities are going to honor the start of the prestigious "Stockholms filmfestival". We will tell today about the most prominent and crucial event in the world of cinema.

08.11.2017 | Sweden

Gastro Peru through the eyes of the ukrsinisn restaurateur Anna Kozachenko

Anna Kozachenko, the founder and head of popular Kyiv restaurants Milk Bar and Dogs&Tails, recently came back from her trip to Peru, so she brought both endless tourist impressions and professional analysis of local cuisine, restaurants and culinary traditions of this far country. We are happy to share Anna's juicy and appetizing impressions and encourage our readers to write about their exciting trips and share with us!

31.10.2017 | Peru, through the eyes of

No Cliché

Can you imagine a German who is late? Or a Japanese who sits in the office during working hours and twiddles his thumbs? Or at least a Spaniard who beavers away from morning till night? Hardly – and it is all courtesy of stereotypes and clichés that are stuck to one people or another. Today we not only talk about them – we defy them.

27.10.2017 | society, tradions

Eurovision in numbers and facts

Last Saturday, in the capital of Ukraine – Kyiv hosted the final of the Eurovision song contest - the main song competition of the Old world. While the fans enjoyed the welcoming and green Kiev and the performers themselves were involved in grandiosem show, Outlook has prepared the most interesting facts about the legendary contest with more than 60 years of history.

15.05.2017 | 10 facts

A word spoken is past recalling

Words we vocalize every day seem ordinary and familiar to us. We even get the feeling that, for instance, the word “chauffeur” existed forever. There is only this slight nuance: cars themselves re a little over hundred years old… Hence, things aren’t that simple when it comes to our day-to-day vocabulary. Well then, why not recollect interesting stories of other words origin?

12.05.2017 | history, illustration

Slow Life: We Manage Everything

Probably every person, who lives in our blistering and constantly accelerating era, needs to stop time and again to exhale and have own powers recharged. Residents of large cities need such breaks especially frequently, because as nearly as entire surrounding space never sleeps. In order to discover aspired ‘stop’ button inside yourself and then press it we offer you a story of a young but very interesting life philosophy that bears expressive name Slow Life.

23.12.2016

EURO 2016: WORTH TO KNOW

Very soon, on June 10th, the match France-Romania will launch the most important football tournament of the Old World - The 2016 UEFA European Championship. This season, which is the 15th in the history, is revolutionary in terms of its regulations, therefore, for avid fans and for those who would like to have a fun evening watching TV and enjoying beer and chips, we have prepared some kind of guide for the competition with key facts.

09.06.2016

Cheap And Creative: World’s most distinctive hostels

It is commonly believed that a hostel – both inside and outside – is a very modest and simple place for a low-cost overnight. However, if you look thoroughly, it is possible to find among them such ones that will outshine 5-star hotels in terms of being distinctive.

15.02.2016 | tourism, places, interesting

A GREAT SCIENTIST, A HUGE HOAXER: NIKOLA TESLA

For more than a hundred years, the world has been haunted by the figure of Nikola Tesla. The Serb, who was born in the Croatian village of Smiljan, has been considered both as a genius inventor and as greedy rogues preying on science promoting his toys as technical breakthrough.

28.01.2016 | personality

All you need is … The Beatles

On January, 3 some people still miss the departed year while others feel sorry for the fact that on this very date the legendary Beatles gathered for their last rehearsal. This piece is for the latter ones.

03.01.2016 | art

No Battery: Tortures with Art

There is a reason why they say that even goods things are good to an extent – even art served in a certain manner may not just bring joy and help experience catharsis but also break psyche down. On how exactly beauty serves as an instrument of torture – read below in Outlook.

17.12.2015 | art, society, personalities

On a bike around the world. Part 2

OUTLOOK continues to highlight trip of an incredibly brave Ukrainian girl who ventured for round-the-world trip on a motor bike all by herself..

09.12.2015 | travel, we were there

There Is No Sumo Without Ukrainian Lard

On hearing a word ‘sumo’ in almost everyone’s head appears an image of a huge man, insuperable as a block of ice. And he must have Eastern origins. “But what does our lard has to do with it?” – you might ask. Well, quite a lot! It turns out that not only Ukraine is connected to the main Japanese entertainment it also gave Japan one of the most powerful sportsmen of all times.

19.11.2015

World ghettos: for Oktoberfest to Venezuela

European tourists and Germans in particular love Venezuela a lot not just because it is both naturally beautiful and rich for historic objects. Should one be tired of South American color in this country, there is an option of going to a town called Colonia Tovar and get transferred to home-like scenery without any planes. It is there where Small Bavaria prospers.

31.10.2015 | Venezuela, world ghettos

World ghettos: Colorful Paris

Today another story of our series of articles devoted to the world ethnic ghettos will tell you about one of the most dangerous districts of the world - Barbès neighbourhood of Paris.

29.10.2015 | France, society, world ghettos

Fun Is Possible Without Roller Coasters

We have already told you about most amazing amusement parks in terms of dimensions and breathtaking rides. Now turn has come to talk about the most unusual places to spend exciting time in. Outlook warns: adrenaline level rises not just because of crazy roller coasters and centrifuges.

03.10.2015 | oddities, rating

Say Cheese! Part 2

We keep telling our readers about the most iconic photographs. The next step is another collection of shots which now would gain some hundreds of likes in Instagram, and if story of their creation were widely known, they would be liked thousands of times.

02.10.2015 | art, oddities

Cairo: Living in a Burial Vault Or When Your Neighbors Are Corpses

The capital of Egypt is a metropolis with 17 million of population and one of population’s highest densities on the globe. In order to have at least some kind of roof over one’s head, some people have to live at railway stations, some acquire status of refugees and others even have to settle at cemeteries. About half a million of the Cairene who live among toms read further in Outlook!

30.09.2015 | society, Egypt

Say Cheese!

It is impossible to imagine how many photos have been made by humankind over more than hundred-and-fifty-year-long history of photography. However, iconic ones emerge among them, famous not that much for their artistic merits but for the significance of an instant captured or mood reflected. About stories of such legendary pictures read more on Outlook.

28.08.2015 | art

Downshifters. Abandon Everything

What do Ukrainian philosopher Gregory Skovoroda, Russian multimillionaire German Sterlingov and British journalist Judy Jones have in common? Each of them in a certain moment of their lives decided that career was far from being the most important thing in life and traded blessings of civilization for closeness to nature by becoming downshifters.

27.08.2015 | oddities, nature

This is not a May Day demonstration

Instead of curses and insults - kissing; instead of loud slogans - people dressed like semi-finished food; instead of declarations - body-art. OUTLOOK is revealing the most creative protests.

04.08.2015 | history, illustrations

For Boys And Girls And Moms And Dads

Last year my friend's parents took his younger brother and headed to California, to the very famous Disneyland. The kid was, surely, very lucky - one can only dream of getting to the world of favorite animation at the age of 8. But what to do if you have alredy been to the world of Walt Disney?

01.08.2015 | oddities

Know Ukrainians: Lisa Cholodenko

Today we continue a series of features united by a common concept "that's what one of us can do". Next in line is the story of a director of a stir-causing American TV drama Oive Kitteridge - of Lisa Cholodenko.

18.07.2015 | movie, personaloties, know ukrainians

CONTRAINDICATIVE FOR AEROPHOBES

Today at the airport near the English town of Farnborough opens one of the largest air shows which mandatory program includes incredible aerobatic displays. Do not worry if you lack time to travel to the UK and get a first-hand look at nearly disastrous air acrobatics performed by world class pilots. OUTLOOK will tell you about similar events that are definitely worth checking out in the future.

08.07.2015 | Russia, USA, Germany, France, tecnologies

Scream If You Wanna Go Faster

It was 8 years ago at 2007 French electrical train TGV POS set a world speed record for transportation on conventional rails. This “plane from a platform” accelerated to 574 kilometers per hour. Records are probably beaten anonymously, too, and in some garages there are unknown heroes who assemble miracle engines and extend speed limits; yet, we only talk about official indicators.

03.06.2015 | technology, do you know

Mentality bank

OUTLOOK, writes about variety of national features, tries, as far as it is possible, to help readers learn other cultures, for you to at least be prepared, should you happen to be in this or the other country. The notorious joke about the boxer and trousers edge spread around the world (its capable of reading part, at least) as far back as in 1980 the moment “Solo on Underwood” was published in New York...

10.04.2015 | society, illustration, MENTALITY BANK

Know Ukrainians: Maxim Shkinder - Ukrainian designer at McLaren.

With patriotism aside and rose-tinted glasses off, we can’t but admit: domestic car industry is now having hard times, to put it mildly. Still, it is possible to find a matter to take pride in. Outlook shares with you a story of success and some advice from designer Maxim Shkinder who is in London to design cars for McLaren as we speak.

13.03.2015 | personality, know ukrainians

"Movies from the station": the birth of cinema

Every year over 4 thousand movies are released. In India alone a couple of locally produced films come out daily. And as far back as some hundred years ago all of this didn’t exist. It was only in 1896 when viewers saw the famous “Train Pulling into a Station” by Lumière brothers for the first time.

13.02.2015 | cinema, history, personalities

regia di Federico Fellini

What is fine in the genius, is that he looks like everyone, and nobody at the same time... Today marks 95 years since the birth of Federico Fellini. And especially to this date, OUTLOOK has prepared a selection of reviews of other, not lesser known filmmakers, about the works of this outstanding Director!

20.01.2015 | cinema, personalities

Voodoo people

Today beware of black magic more than ever. Why? Well, it’s January, 10, Voodoo Day!

10.01.2015 | religion, Africa

Peace, friends, gum!

Almost a century and a half ago American dentist William Finley Semple forever went down in history – he patented the technology of chewing gum production. Today it comes with almost every taste. But originally things weren’t that palatable: it was made of gum elastic and chalk

28.12.2014 | oddities

It’s BBC speaking and showing

Mass media is often perceived as a weapon of politicians and moguls. People are accustomed not to trust anyone. Nevertheless, there is one company that in split 100 years of activity raised its authority very high. No doubt, we talk about BBC…

23.12.2014 | oddities, cinema, Great Britain

I dare: TOP of the most dangerous feats in the past century

Both now and always there were madcaps who lack adrenaline. OUTLOOK came up with the own selection of the most dangerous feats in the past century.

12.11.2014 | oddities, rating

Berliner Mauer: More Than Just a Wall

"Tear down this wall" - having said this phrase in already distant 1987 Ronal Reagan made it into history. In several years, on November, 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall was disassembled after all and till now enough reasons have accumulated to look at it in a different way...

09.11.2014 | Germany, history, do you know

From mightiness to nonentity: Incas

Today people of Peru celebrate Day of Puno – informal cultural capital of the country. The city now parties and feasts. Splendid celebrations are held in honor of the foundation of Empire of Inca. According to local legend, their arch fathers, Manco Capac as well as his sister and wife Mama Uqllu, came out of the waters of Lake Titicaca and founded Puno nearby.

05.11.2014 | traditions, history, Peru

Japanese Culture Day

Culture Day is celebrated in Japan today on November 3. This is probably one of the most memorable events in the world thanks to breathtaking parties held by samurai offsprings. The most exciting is that various events are traditionally held around the world. For sure the Japanese in Ukraine are also feasting today. So, if you know any representatives of this nation, you may safely thrust yourself upon a party.

03.11.2014 | Japan

INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY: ANIMATED SHORTS FROM OUTLOOK

International Animation Day is observed today commemorating the first public performance of Paris native artist and inventor Emile Reynaud’s Theatre Optique on October 28, 1892. On this occasion, OUTLOOK selected stunning animated shorts of recent years, which will cheer you up and make you wonder.

28.10.2014 | cinema, animation, videos

Back side of Swedish solemnity

October is a season not only for scarves, mulled wine and mellow autumn, but for announcement of Nobel laureates. The world usually keeps a close watch on this event, yet often public sees only the "glossy" side of the coin. Outlook dived deeper and found out about curiosities and scandals that have escorted the prestigious award for more than a hundred years.

23.10.2014 | science, history, personalities

Cancan: A way from working-class backstreets to Opera House

Today is the "official" birthday of cancan, on October 21, 1858 it was first performed in Paris. However it had been danced "unofficially" since the beginning of the 19th century. OUTLOOK wishes our readers to feel party and festive atmosphere and join the dance! Thus, today we would like to share unknown facts about movements inseparable from the French culture.

21.10.2014 | art, history, France

Brand history: Cadillac for president

The car that can be without a doubt called an American dream is “Cadillac”. It is distinguished by its considerable dimensions and luxurious appearance. It was this brand that became the first registered automobile trade mark in the United States and it is the one that remains the most prestigious on the territory of the New Word through present. Suffice to say that for over 80 years presidents of the USA opt exceptionally for “Cadillac”.

17.10.2014 | history, personalities, do you know, brand history

Thus Zarathustra Goes on

Exactly 170 years ago, not far from Leipzig, Germany, in town of Röcken Friedrich Nietzsche was born - a man who made a revolution in philosophy and, as many believe, he "wrote" the twentieth century. His unusual vision of essence of things cannot be separated from his own personality which became a cult long ago.

15.10.2014 | literature, personalities

Some Like It… Vinyl

Today, on International Music Day, editorial staff of OUTLOOK is telling you about old faithful jazz. Its devote followers keep holding the line till now: while using advantages of the digital era, they remain vinyl enthusiasts and they have their reasons for that…

01.10.2014 | music, do you know

The Godmovie

In over a century-long history of moviemaking iconic films have emerged and hopefully will keep emerging. Such movies become not just iconic but even fundamental. Today we recall one of such masterpieces - The Godfarther by the great Francis Ford Coppola.

14.09.2014 | cinema, personality