People often say fairy tales are for kids. They say such stories are unbelievable, ridiculous, or even silly. Personally, I think this sentiment misses the bigger picture. To a large extent, fairy…
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A Critical Look into Contemporary Theater in Almaty
From the thrilling musical numbers of “Saturday Night Fever” to the emotionally resonant exploration of love in “Constellation” and the celebration of the vibrant city of Alma-Ata in “Alma-Ata ’89,” each of …
The Keeper of Antiquities: A Cathedral of Words
Can you imagine what it must have been like to live in the Soviet Union during the time of Stalin’s Terror? Yury Dombrovsky, author of The Keeper of Antiquities, did not have…
A look into Soviet life: A review of “The Keeper of Antiquities” by Yury Dombrovsky
by Alex Falk Who do you trust? You might trust a best friend, your mother, your siblings. But do you trust them to stay out of trouble? Do you trust them to…
Losing Control: A Review of Dobrovsky’s “The Keeper of Antiquities”
Picture yourself the last time you felt completely, terrifyingly out of control. Before the event occurred, you likely didn’t have any indication that something frightening was about to happen. However, as you…
Dancing through Morality: Giselle and her Underworld Experience
The ballet excursion started with a bit of prancing and dancing of our own. Rushing from a slow dinner with even slower service (delicious food though!), we sprinted through tearing wind, across…
