Showing posts with label Switzerland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Switzerland. Show all posts

Friday, July 12, 2019

Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein is a European country. It situated between Switzerland and Astria. Vaduz is a capital of Principality of Leichtenstein. Official language is German.

This country has its own government and history. Area of Liechtenstein is 160 km2. The Alps are situated in this European country. Also, there are forests and fields. Principality of Liechtenstein has a temperate climate.

European microstate had own symbols, such as: flag, anthem, and emblem. Liechtenstein has its own culture. Castles and music are part of it.

Source of image:

 https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/liechtenstein-map-on-world-flag-white-1165006261

Liechtenstein map on a world map with flag on white background,Map and National flag of Liechtenstein,Vector Illustration Flag and Map of Liechtenstein for continue.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-photo/blossoming-alpine-spring-meadow-globeflowers-mountains-1105225790

Blossoming alpine spring meadow with globeflowers and mountains in the background (Malbun, Liechtenstein, European Alps)

Soure of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/symbol-liechtenstein-national-emblem-1091730761

Symbol of Liechtenstein. National emblem

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Literature. Part forty three.

                        Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley.

Victor Frankenstein was the main character in the book. He was born in Italy. Also, Victor had parents and younger brothers. Character grew up in Switzerland and visited other countries.

When his mother died, Victor studied in Germany. Frankentein met teacher named Robert Walton.

Two years later Victor created a monster. He was afraid of this creature. Frankenstein was ill.

Main character wanted to forget about it. But monster killed his brother. It was a shock for Victor.

Creature and Frankenstein couldn't reach an agreement. Victor married Elizabeth Lavenza, but monster killed her, too.

Some time later character lost his father.

Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein moved to the North Pole. On the way Victor died. Creature decided to committed suicide because very regretted about own deals.

This novel has parts of romanticism and science fiction. Book was translated to many languages. There are many movies and paintings about this story.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/de/image-photo/milan-italy-june-10-2017-frankenstein-658513897?src=jclP1DHymKYkOC6WVWDOMg-2-85

Milan, Italy - June 10, 2017: Frankenstein on american postage stamp

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Great people: Audrey Hepburn.

Audrey Kathleen Ruston was born on May 4, 1929, in Brissels, Belgium. Her father was Joseph Victor Anthony Ruston, mother Ella van Heemstra.

During World War II Audrey lived and studied in the Netherlands.

In 1948 future actress moved to London and took balet classes. But Audrey Hepburn decided to work in theatre and movies.

She had successful and main roles in films such as: Roman Holiday (1953), Sabrina (1954), Funny Face (1957), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), and others. Also Audrey Hepburn had many awards for her work: Grammy, Star on Hollywood of Fame, Academy Award, Emmy, and Tony.



This actress also known as fashion icon of 1950s. Hepburn's characters wore fashion and beautiful clothes and shoes.



She had two children and became Goodwill Ambassor of UNICEF.

Audrey Hepburn died on January 20, 1993, in Tolochenaz, Switzerland.




Saturday, October 3, 2015

Red cross-assistant to all.

The International Committee of the Red Cross is located in Geneva, Switzerland. This committee was founded on June 24, 1863. Also Red Cross has three Nobel Peace Prizes.

These things say that Red Cross helps to people whom needed. Example, during war or natural disasters. No matter where it happens.

The International Committee of the Red Cross has its own history. In 1859 Henry Dunant, met with French emperor Napoleon III. Two men talked about the difficalties of working in Algeria, which was the French territory. When Henry Dunant arrived in town Solferino and saw fighting during several thousands of soldiers died and injuries.

When he returned to home he wrote book A memory of Solferino. Henry Dunant said about lack of help.

So it was beginning for The Intenational Committee of the Red Cross.

Swiss flag-this is a Red Cross in reverse.