Significant events in the world of music - BIRTHDAYS

P renowned Italian librettist and playwright was born January 13, 1698. Success came to him in 1724, after production "Abandoned Dido", written specifically for the beloved poet and singer Marianna Romanini. The libretto was a rare success: set to music Domenico Sarro, it attracted the attention of several composers in the very first year, and subsequently - throughout the entire 18th century - it was “sounded” another 50 times. "Abandoned Dido" was not the poet’s first experience, but it was in it that the character traits his style.

AND me Metastasio, along with names Carlo Goldoni, Carlo Gozzi And Vittorio Alfieri, glorified the Italian theater. However, if Goldoni glorified Italian comedy Alfieri- a tragedy, and Gozzi generally created a new genre (fiaba), then Metastasio reached unprecedented heights in the opera genre. Here it should immediately be noted that, according to the terminology of the 18th century, a drama intended for music must be called an opera, and not a libretto, as is customary now, which is largely true, since the libretto is often understood as auxiliary material for the composer, whereas the best examples of 18th-century musical drama are masterpieces in themselves, even without musical accompaniment. This is largely due to Metastasio. He also wrote the libretto "Passion", set to music by several composers, including Antonio Salieri ("The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ", 1776 ).

was born January 13, 1866. Biographers of the Russian composer note that his life developed according to the laws of the Viennese four-movement symphony. Each of the 4 periods of life began with a change of place of residence. He spent his childhood in the village of Voin, his youth in the city of Orel, studied in Moscow, and spent his last years in Yalta. Let us note the tragic feature of this symphony of life - it was very short, the composer lived only 34 years.

Kalinnikov He left the Moscow Conservatory and entered the school (now it is the Theater Institute, GITIS). He masters playing the timpani and bassoon, enjoying studying in the opera orchestra. Soon his talent as a composer was noticed here, but the future symphonist wrote mainly romances. After a while an orchestral picture appeared "Nymphs" and overture "Bylina".

M music Vasily Kalinnikova attracted attention. The young author was invited to work as a bandmaster, but the composer suffered a severe attack of tuberculosis. Having barely become famous, he was forced to leave for treatment in Yalta. His health never improved, but his passion for writing in the southern sun brought the sweetest and most fragrant fruits. Among the works recent years– 2 symphonies, many plays and choirs.

A American violinist born in Odessa January 13, 1904. He studied violin at the school of Pyotr Stolyarsky, then studied at the Petrograd Conservatory. IN 1920 Milstein gave a concert for the first time in Odessa, and in the same year performed Glazunov Violin Concerto under the direction of the author. Over the next five years, the violinist improved his skills and performed in the USSR, often in the same concerts with, while accompanying Milshtein sister Horowitz, Regina. IN 1925 Milstein And Horowitz went on tour abroad and decided not to return to their homeland. During these years, the musicians became friends with the cellist Grigory Pyatigorsky, who had also recently emigrated from the USSR, and sometimes performed in a trio.

IN soon Milshtein settled in Brussels, where he was warmly received Eugene Ysaye. Three years later, the musician performed for the first time in New York with the city's Philharmonic Orchestra; his concerts were a great success, and he soon moved to the USA, where he performed over the next few years. After World War II, having already accepted US citizenship, Milshtein resumed concerts in Europe. He gave concerts and gave master classes until 1988 when he broke his arm in a fall.

He is considered one of the largest representatives of the classical Russian violin school of the 20th century. He is the author of a number of original works for violin, including "Paganinians", written in 1954, cadenzas for concerts Beethoven and other composers.

Milshtein made a number of recordings of his compositions Mendelssohn, Bruch, and other composers. Many of the violinist's recordings have been released on CDs. His greatest fame came from his performances of music for solo violin, for which he 1975 received a Grammy Award for Best Classical Performance.

January 13, 1923 born into a family of musicians - outstanding Soviet and Russian cellist. His father was a cellist and his mother was a pianist. Since childhood Daniel studied music under the guidance of his father, Boris Shafran, who led the cello group of the Leningrad Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra for 30 years. From the age of ten he studied in a special children's group at the Leningrad Conservatory under the guidance of professor Alexandra Shtrimer.

IN 14 years ( 1937) Saffron won first prize at All-Union competition of violinists and cellists in Moscow. It was then that his first recording was made - Variations on a Rococo theme Tchaikovsky. Saffron started playing the cello Amati 1630, which he used throughout his creative life.

Daniil Shafran sent to Novosibirsk during the war, where the young musician performed cello concertos for the first time Boccherini, . In the middle of the war Daniil Borisovich (1943) became a soloist of the Moscow Philharmonic. After the end of the war - in 1946 – performed a cello sonata in an ensemble with the author, which was recorded on a record. IN 1949 was awarded 1st prize competition of the International Festival of Youth and Students in Budapest. IN 1950 Graduated from the Leningrad Conservatory in cello class.

Died February 7, 1997, and in September cello by brothers Amati was donated by the musician's widow (Svetlana Shafran) to the State Museum of Musical Culture named after. .

R Russian Cultural Foundation, international charitable foundation"New Names" established a monthly scholarship named after Daniil Shafran , which will be awarded every year best students on a competition basis.

R Russian pop singer was born January 13, 1954. Shortly before graduating from radio technical school, he left it and began playing in the Mytishchi ensemble. After studying at correspondence department at the Tambov Music College he transferred to the Moscow Institute of Culture, where he studied full-time in the pop and brass department.

Worked at VIA "Good fellows". IN 1977 performed as a member of VIA "Gems", and next year – with the VIA team "Rhythm", who accompanied Alla Pugacheva.

Since 1979 By 1988 Alexey Glyzin- ensemble artist "Funny boys", in which he gained all-Union popularity. With this team I participated in festival “For the best performance of Soviet rock and pop music Yerevan-81” and in international pop song competition "Bratislava Lyre-1985". Participated in the recording of the cult magnetic album "Banana Islands" and L.P. "Just a minute".

IN ensemble "Funny boys" recorded many popular songs: “It’s time”, “Redheads are always lucky”, “Triangle”, “Ships”, “Train going south”, “Bologoe”, “Evening by candlelight”, “Traveling artists”, “Rosita”, “Don’t worry, aunt". As part of the ensemble he traveled abroad: Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Cuba, Germany, Bulgaria, Finland. On the border latest works in the ensemble and solo career in program "Morning Mail" song came out "Episode".

In August 1988, Alexey Glyzin put together a group "Hooray" and began a solo career. He has released 7 albums, 3 of which are collections of his songs.

year 2012 marked for the singer with the preparation and release of the album "Wings of Love".

A English singer, actor, former radio DJ Suggs(Graham Macpherson) born January 13, 1961.

Suggs gained fame as the vocalist of a popular group Madness.

In 1997 Suggs recorded a song "Blue Day" for Chelsea Football Club with team players.

Starred in the film "Lanky" and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" ( 1998 ).

P last album Suggs – "The Three Pyramids Club"- went out to 1998, the single from which "I am" took 38th place in the English chart.

was born January 13, 1978. Russian rock musician, bass guitarist of the group "Epidemic". Nicknamed Lars.

In 1996-2004 played in various bands of different genres, including hard rock, blues, pop rock, prog power, punk thrash, doom, rap core, etc., as well as commercial work. Almost no records or names have survived.

In 2004 received an offer from the group "Epidemic" become a member of the team. Before 2010 was the lead guitarist. As a result, the solos for some old compositions were changed, solos, riffs, Ilya participated in the arrangement of new compositions and composed music in 6 compositions from 2 albums of the group. He also took part in guest recordings of solos for such groups as "Boney NEM", "Arda", "Wings", "Guardians" and as a concert guest at various events and cover parties. Updated and increased the fleet of tools and equipment. IN 2008 Ilya Mamontov accepted the offer to become the first official endorser of Yamaha.

In June 2010 took part as a guest guitarist for both bands on the bands joint tour "Everlost" And "Wings".

November 25, 2011 it became known that during a joint tour in Russia the two vocalists Iron Maiden – Paul DiAnno And Blaze Bayley will be part of the accompanying band.

Significant events in the world of music – REMEMBRANCE DAYS

October 2, 1953 born - Soviet rock musician, band member "Russians". My first song "Gods" in Russian Georgiy wrote to 1970. WITH 1971 By 1983 More than a hundred songs were written, many of which were included in the “Golden Fund of Russian Rock”.

"ROssians"– one of the first domestic groups to perform their own songs. April 27, 1969 The team gave their first concert in the St. Petersburg cafe "Eureka". IN 1971 He joined the team and soon became the main songwriter and leader of the group. Best songs Georgy Ordanovsky – "There will be a day"(“He who is not with us is against us”), “May rock help us!”, “Bloody rain”, “Oh, what a day!”, “Canaries”, “Carousel”, “Roadside mug”, “About abomination” etc. - have become classics of St. Petersburg rock.

February 21, 1981 "Russians" among the first 8 groups auditioned for the ranks of the newly created Leningrad Rock Club, A March 7 together with "Picnic", "Myths" And "Mirror" took part in its opening.

group "Russians"

May 14, 1983 "Russians" played on I Festival of the Leningrad Rock Club and shared third place with "Picnic", "Tambourine" And "Strange Games". IN July The group gave their last concert on rock festival in Vyborg. Midsummer "Russians" secluded themselves at their rehearsal base and for five months carefully prepared a new program from songs that had not yet been played Georgy Ordanovsky. The premiere was scheduled for February 19, 1984, but did not take place. January 13, 1984 Georgy Ordanovsky I went out of town with friends to celebrate Old New Year where he went missing. "Russians" broke up.

May 10, 2001 The Federal Court of the Krasnoselsky District of St. Petersburg made a decision to recognize Georgy Ordanovsky deceased, but the fact of his death has not yet been proven.

Since 2001 An annual event takes place in St. Petersburg rock festival of memory Georgy Ordanovsky"Open the windows".

A American opera singer (mezzo-soprano) born January 3, 1924. She studied in Birmingham, then in New York. IN 1947 made her debut on the New York opera stage with her sister, soprano Ruth Rankin. IN 1948-1950 performed in Switzerland.

In 1950 won international competition performers in Geneva, thanks to which she received a number of offers and throughout 1951 She made her debut on the stage of Milan's La Scala, the Vienna State Opera and the New York Metropolitan Opera, in all three cases as Amneris in . This game will forever remain the best game Rankin along with the title role in . Before 1976 Rankin remained a soloist at the Metropolitan Opera, also appearing on other major opera stages in the world.

Z records are few: these are, first of all, "Madama Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini (1951 , Suzuki's part, in the title role Renata Tebaldi), concert recordings made in the same year (conductor Herbert von Karajan) And "Requiem"(conductor Victor de Sabata), as well as live recording "The Trojans" by Berlioz (1960 , La Scala).

A American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, composer Michael Leonard Brecker was born March 29, 1949. He grew up in a musical family: his mother, father and sister were excellent pianists, and his brother Randy- trumpeter.

WITH started Michael He studied clarinet and alto saxophone, but by the end of school he switched to tenor. IN 1960s became interested in rock and soul music, then - Coltrane. IN 1969 moved to New York where he joined his older brother Randy played rhythm and blues, later - for two years - became a member of a funk group Dreams, and in mid 1970s worked with James Taylor, Horace Silver And Billy Cobham.

By the end of the 1970s, Michael Brecker with my brother Randy founded the group Brecker Brothers, a very successful fusion project, and became a member of the combo Steps, later renamed Steps Ahead. TO mid 1980s Brecker Brothers released 5 albums, collaborating with David Sanborn, Chris Parker and others. U Michael's it took a long time before he was able to record his own solo album. Before that, he worked for a long time as a session musician, who often appeared in the background of various bands and popular vocalists, demonstrating excellent improvisational skills. After the release of his first solo album in 1987 Michael Brecker began to appear more often in interesting jazz projects. IN 1990s Mike And Randy reorganized the group Brecker Brothers.

January 13, 2007, at the age of 57, died in a New York hospital from leukemia, from which he had suffered for several years.

Michael Leonard Brecker was awarded 15 Grammy awards in the categories “Instrumental Composition”, “Jazz Instrumental Album”, “Best Jazz Instrumental Solo” and others.

A American musician born May 1, 1980.

WITH He studied music as a child, and at the age of 18 he organized a rock band The Reatards. The team did not become popular, but Jay Retard fame came after the start of his solo career.

P first song Jay Reatard– "Teenage Hate"- went out to 1998. In total, the musician released 22 albums with his bands The Reatards And Lost Sounds.

D A twenty-nine-year-old died in his sleep in his home. January 13, 2010. Representatives of the Matador and Goner Records labels, as well as musicians, expressed their grief over the death of the musician Beck, Pixies And No Age.

Significant events in the world of music - SIGNIFICANT DATES

January 13, 1873 The first performance of the opera took place in St. Petersburg Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov "Pskovite".

ABOUT pen was broadcast on the radio for the first time January 13, 1910. Enrico Caruso sang from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.

HAbby Checker January 13, 1962 reached No. 1 in the US with the single "The Twist".

TOLiff Richard topped the UK chart with the album "The Young Ones" January 13, 1962, where he stayed for 6 weeks.

January 13, 1968 Johnny Cash recorded his legendary concert at Folsom Prison, located in Sacramento (California). The musicians took the stage in front of 2,000 prisoners. Folsom Prison is one of the oldest in the state, after San Quentin, and the first prison in the United States to have electricity. Within the walls of this institution, prisoners served life sentences, and “death row” prisoners awaited execution of their sentences.

IN returned to Memphis for the first time in 12 years January 13, 1969 to record songs "Don't Cry Daddy", "In The Ghetto", "Suspicious Minds" and etc.

January 13, 1973 guitar player Eric Clapton For the first time after a two-year break caused by deep depression and drugs, he performed at the Rainbow Theater in London.

TOArlie Simon topped the American album chart for 5 weeks with the album "No Secrets" January 13, 1973.

Slade took 1st place in the UK January 13, 1973 with the album "Slayed".

January 13, 1977 played the first show of a 59-concert world tour. The opening act was Thin Lizzy.

January 13, 1978 at the Surrey Sound Studios, located in Surrey (England), The Police with producer Nigel Gray started recording the band's debut album.

R Radio 1 radio station, part of the BBC, January 13, 1984 banned the song Frankie Goes To Hollywood "Relax".

New Kids On The Block reached No. 1 in the UK with the single "Hangin' Tough" January 13, 1990.

AAlla Pugacheva received the "Ovation" prize in the "living legend" category January 13, 1994.

Steps January 13, 1999 topped the UK chart with double single "Heartbeat/Tragedy".

January 13, 2001 Forbes magazine called Beyoncé And Jay-Z Hollywood couple who earn the most.

January 13, 2008 Amy MacDonald took 1st place in the British album chart with her debut album "This Is The Life".

Updated: April 13, 2019 by: Elena

May 2nd is a day when many countries celebrate a certain holiday in their country. On this significant day, some countries take a day off and traditionally gather together in the central part of the city. Thus, every resident can feel part of this event.

On May 2, various folk festivals are held annually. Hundreds of tourists come who are interested in the events taking place in the country and thus join the noisy and cheerful atmosphere. Each country presents its own culture and traditions.

Every visitor will be interested in getting acquainted with the culture and feeling like a resident of this country, even for a short period of time.

International holidays May 2, 2020

Twelfth day of the Ridvan festival

All those people who believe in Bahá'u'lá celebrate the "Twelfth Day of the Ridwan Festival" on May 2nd. This holiday is considered one of the main and holy ones.

Bahá'u'lláh was considered the founder of the so-called Baha'i faith. This belief was accepted back in 1863.

May 2, 2020 in the folk calendar

Ivan Vethopeshernik

In memory of Ivan the Old Cave, unproven information has been preserved. Saint Ivan became famous for his piety several centuries ago. Some historians claim this. However, the exact information is not confirmed. Legend testifies that Ivan the Old Cave left his region and went to Palestine. He lived in a desert area.

Researchers claim that St. John could have been involved in writing solemn songs that were performed during services in the church of Jerusalem. Saint John died while he was in the monastery. In the icon, John is depicted with gray hair in monastic clothes.

Other holidays May 2, 2020

Blessed Matrona of Moscow

“Blessed Elder Matrona” is a holiday that is celebrated Orthodox Church in Russia on May 2. A girl named Matryona was completely blind. Even the parents wanted to leave their daughter in the orphanage. Then, the mother had a strange dream. She saw a very beautiful bird, but blind. After such an incident, the parents left their daughter at home and did not refuse.

When Matryona was 8 years old, the girl could predict the future strangers, and could also heal a sick person. When the girl was already eighteen years old, she could no longer walk, as her legs were paralyzed.

After a certain time, Matryona went to Moscow. She lived there with her relatives. According to legend, it is said that Joseph Stalin came personally to Matryona to ask about the outcome of the war. However, no one confirms this fact. When difficult times came and war broke out, many residents came to Matryona for help. She told who survived and who died.

Before she died, mother predicted her fate. 3 days earlier she spoke about her death. On May 2, Matryona died. Today, many people pray to “Saint Matryona” to cure their illnesses.

Also celebrated on May 2, 2020

Madrid Day

On May 2, the whole of Madrid celebrates “Madrid Day.” According to researchers, on this day a fortress called “Majerit” was founded. At that time, the Arab Emir Mohamed the First ruled, who ordered the territory to be fenced off to protect against attacks by Christians.

During the celebration of this event, the government organizes a parade and brings out its soldiers. Tourists gather in the main square to watch the procession of soldiers. Exciting events are held theatrical performances and of course concerts.

St. Boris Day

It is worth noting that the name Boris is very popular in Bulgaria. In the Bulgarian Church, given name accepted as an Equal-to-the-Apostles saint.

Prince Boris the First Michael is the founder of the approval of the new Slavic letter. He also converted to Christianity.

Name day May 2, 2020

Ivan, Semyon, Victor, Georgy, Dmitry.

Significant events of May 2 in history

• 1746 - By order of Catherine the Second, the Orphanage for the Reception and Charity of Foundlings and Homeless Children was founded.
• 1785 - “Charter Committed to the Nobility” and “Charter Committed to Cities” published in Russia
• 1902 - The world's first science fiction film, A Trip to the Moon, was released in France.
• 1922 – The wedding of Isadora Duncan and Sergei Yesenin took place
• 1940 – Cancellation of the Twelfth Summer Olympic Games
• 1944 – Cancellation of the thirteenth Summer Olympic Games
• 1945 - Soviet troops captured the German capital Berlin
• 2014 – Tragedy in Odessa

Born on this day

1. Catherine the Second 1762 – Russian Empress
2. Vasily Rozanov 1856 – Russian philosopher and critic
3. Jerome Klapka Jerome 1859 - English writer
4. Bing Crosby 1903 - American film actor and singer
5. Benjamin Spock 1903 – pediatrician
6. Kola Beldy 1929 – singer and Honored Actor of Russia
7. David Beckham 1975 – English footballer
8. Valery Gergiev 1953 – Russian conductor
9. Leonid Kanevsky 1939 – Russian theater and film actor

The May calendar of dates is not so easily prepared, but because of its importance, because it contains significant and memorable dates Russia in May 2019 and which all Russians should know and remember, because this is our history, both near and far. In any case, we must remember the memorable and significant dates ah of our country, in particular, what will be the calendar dates in May 2019, what is so remarkable about this month in our history, what it has contributed, what contribution it has made to the development and formation of Russia.

Each country has different dates, anniversaries and memorable ones, both of quite significant significance, at the state level, and less significant, for example, at the local level of value and reverence, of a certain community, region, region or city. On any of the memorable dates and anniversaries, we treat with special respect, especially those of them that, with their significance, left an indelible mark on history and influenced the historical course of development Russian Federation.

Calendar of memorable and significant dates May 2019

In order to know exactly about the dates of May 2019, when in Russia there are memorable and significant dates for the country, a calendar of such dates has been prepared, which contains all the days that are significant for the country, which you will then have pleasure in getting acquainted with, because you It’s not for nothing that they’re on this page, which means you’re interested in learning about them.

Next, you will become acquainted not only with the dates of May 2019, the calendar of memorable and significant dates of the Russian Federation, but also learn about the holidays of this month and all others, of state and religious significance, as well as professional, which is also important for many of those Russians who always celebrates her professional day with pleasure.

Dates of May 2019, Russian date calendar in May

95 years since the birth of the Russian writer-naturalist I. Akimushkin (1924-1993)

May 2 - 290 years since the birth of the Russian Empress Catherine II (1729-1796)

160th anniversary of the birth of the English writer J. C. Jerome (1859-1927)

95 years since the birth of the writer V.P. Astafieva (1924-2001)

– Day of the Sun

– Diver’s Day (since 2002)

May 8 – World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (movement founded in 1863)

275 years since the birth of the Russian educator N.I. Novikova (1744-1818)

115 years since the birth of Soviet actor B.N. Livanova (1904-1972)

May 9 is the Day of Military Glory of Russia. Victory Day in Great Britain Patriotic War 1941-1945

95 years since the birth of the poet and playwright B. Sh. Okudzhava (1924-1997)

May 10 - 95 years since the birth of poetess Yu.V. Drunina (1924-1991)

May 11 - 155 years since the birth of the English writer E.L. Voynich (1864-1960)

115 years since the birth of the Spanish artist S. Dali (1904-1989)

May 15 - 160 years since the birth of the French physicist P. Curie (1859-1906)

May 20 - 220 years since the birth of the French writer O. de Balzac (1799-1850)

May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

95 years since the birth of the Russian writer B.L. Vasilyeva (1924-2013)

May 22 - 160 years since the birth of the English writer A. Conan Doyle (1859-1930)

95 years since the birth of the French composer and actor Charles Aznavour (1924)

May 22 – International Day of Biological Diversity (ecological date)

– European Parks Day

240 years since the birth of the Irish poet Thomas Moore (1779-1852)

May 29 - 145 years since the birth of the English writer G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936)

May 30 - 85 years since the birth of the Soviet pilot-cosmonaut A.A. Leonova (1934)

– Day of the Russian Bar

200 years since the birth of the American poet W. Whitman (1819-1892)

120 years since the birth of the writer and playwright L.M. Leonova (1899-1994)

May 2019 calendar

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Holidays in 2019 (with days off)

World Tuna Day.

Today, over 80 countries are involved in tuna fishing. Thousands of tuna fishing vessels operate in the oceans. For many countries this fish has great importance in food supply, economic development and employment of the population.

69 years ago (1949) the first football television report in the USSR was shown.

The assault on Berlin began on April 25. Troops of the 1st Belorussian Front under the command of Georgy Zhukov and the 1st Ukrainian Front under the leadership of Ivan Konev fought for almost every street.

May 2 Berlin group German troops was completely broken. The garrison defending the city, commanded by the head of the defense of Berlin, artillery general Weidling, laid down their arms and surrendered.

Soviet troops captured over 70 thousand prisoners in Berlin German soldiers and officers. Among them was Goebbels' first deputy for propaganda and press, Fritsche. During interrogation, he said that Hitler, Goebbels and the newly appointed Chief of the General Staff, Infantry General Krebs, committed suicide.

233 years ago (1785), Catherine II signed two legislative acts: “Certificate for the rights, liberties and benefits of the noble Russian nobility” and “Certificate for the rights and benefits of the cities of the Russian Empire.”

The first law provided the nobility with significant benefits in comparison with other classes. They were exempt from compulsory service, payment of taxes, could organize manufactories, engage in industrial production and trade, and were also exempt from troop posting, and their estates were not subject to confiscation.

The second law established the basis for self-government of cities, established new elected city institutions, and also expanded the circle of voters.

The townspeople were divided into six categories according to property and social characteristics: “real city inhabitants” (real estate owners from the nobility, officials, clergy), merchants, artisans, foreigners, “famous citizens” and “posadskie” (all other citizens).

A “general city council” was established - a permanent city body consisting of the city mayor and six councilors.

Emperor Paul I, having come to power, abolished the provincial noble meetings. He also reinstated corporal punishment for nobles.

254 years ago (1764) in Moscow, by order of Catherine II, an Orphanage was founded for “the reception and care of foundlings and homeless children.”

The so-called Vasilyevsky Meadow, a large area between Solyanka and the Moscow River, was given over for construction.

For 150 years orphans Orphanage could receive primary school education. They were taught reading, writing and drawing. Girls acquired the profession of midwives and governesses, and boys were taught technical crafts.

It was created by Lutheran pastor Ernst Gluck. Here children of “every serviceman and merchant rank” were taught languages ​​and “philosophical wisdom.” According to Gluck's plan, graduates of the gymnasium were to become not just civil servants with knowledge of languages, but thinking and educated people.

The gymnasium was located on Pokrovka, in the palace of boyar Naryshkin (now Maroseyka St., 11).

4 years ago (2014) riots occurred in Odessa, ending in one of the most tragic episodes of the Ukrainian “Euromaidan”.

It all started with a brawl that broke out in the area of ​​Greek Square in the city center between supporters of the federalization of Ukraine on the one hand and ultras football fans and Euromaidan activists on the other. The fight ended with the destruction by radicals of a tent city on the Kulikovo Field, where signatures were being collected for a referendum on federalization and giving the Russian language the status of a state language, and the arson of the House of Trade Unions, in which representatives of the “anti-Maidan” hid.

According to official data, 48 people were killed and 247 were injured as a result of the riots. However, according to activists who compiled their own list, the death toll was 56 people.

In the four years since the tragedy, the Ukrainian authorities have not made significant progress in investigating the causes of the incident.

Every day something happens in the world, leaving a bright mark on history.

the site provides information about holidays and significant events related to May 2. Here you can also find out who is celebrating their name day and birthday today.

Holidays May 2, 2014

Madrid Day in Spain. The city grew out of the Majerit fortress, founded in the 9th century by the Arab emir Mohammed I for protection against Christian crusaders. On the city day there is a military parade, concerts and theatrical shows.

Parrot Festival in France. It takes place in the southwest of the country, in Haute-Garonne. Archers from all over the country come here, dressed in medieval clothing. They are trying to hit a huge parrot with a bow, mounted at the top of a 45-meter mast. The shooter who shoots down the parrot becomes the king of the holiday. The plan of the event differs from the medieval festival only in that the ancestors shot live parrots.

Religious holidays May 2, 2014

Orthodox Christians celebrate Memorial Day of the Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow And Feast of the Holy Passion-Bearers Boris and Gleb.

Matryona Dmitrievna Nikonova was born blind in 1881 in the village of Sebino, Tula province. Already as a child, she predicted the future and treated the sick. In 1925, Matryona came to Moscow, where she continued to help people. Her popularity was enormous; with the beginning of the war, crowds of people came to her to find out about the fate of loved ones who had gone to the front or gone missing. The saint died on May 2, 1952, in 1999 Matryona was canonized, her grave is at the Danilovsky cemetery in Moscow, which today has become a place of pilgrimage.

Passion-bearers Boris and Gleb - the sons of the Kyiv Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich - were treacherously killed in the internecine struggle for the Kiev throne by their elder brother Svyatopolk the Accursed in 1015. Boris and Gleb became the first Russian canonized saints.

Name day May 2

The name day on this day is celebrated by those who bear the names: Anton, Victor, Georgy (Egor, Yuri), Dimitri, Ivan, Pafnuty and Semyon.

Folk signs for May 2

Ivan Vethopeshernik. So that the spring would be warm and give a rich harvest, Russian peasant women went out into the field on this day with canvas, bowing with the words: “Here is a new product for you, Mother Spring!” Then they put food on the canvas and left.

Significant events that occurred on May 2

The capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan, was founded by the Spanish (1509).

In Moscow, Lutheran pastor Ernst Gluck opened the first gymnasium in Russia (1703).

IN Russian Empire, the first electric tram was launched in Kyiv (1892).

The marriage of the poet Sergei Yesenin and the dancer Isadora Duncan took place (1922).

The Gorky Automobile Plant was founded and put into operation in 1932 (1930).

The first television report of a football match was carried out in the USSR (1949).

The world's first jet aircraft, the Comet, flew from London to Johannesburg, marking new era in passenger aviation (1952).

US intelligence agencies eliminated terrorist No. 1 Osama bin Laden (2011).

Born on May 2

Russian Empress Catherine II(1729), English writer Jerome Klapka Jerome(1859), actor Leonid Kanevsky(1939), Chairman of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge(1942), conductor, artistic director of the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater Valery Gergiev(1953), English football player David Beckham (1975).

Pictured is the first electric tram