Marriage and family life The marriage of Francisco Franco and Carmen Polo took place on October 22, 1923 at the Church of San Juan el Real in Oviedo. The groom was 30, and the bride was 21. The glory of the hero of the African war attracted a huge crowd of fans and just onlookers to this event.

"Travel to the country of the Celts"

What do you think can unite Irish legends with Russian and Danish tales? You would never guess. We have a common fairy tale story. The Irish legend about the children of King Lear is very consonant with the Russian folk tale "Geese-Swans" and the tale "Wild Swans" by H. H. Andersen. Legend has it that the children of King Lear, bewitched by an evil stepmother, acquired feathery robes for exactly 900 years. Inhabiting in turn for 300 years on each of the three Irish lakes, they flew around the emerald island, uttering their melancholy cry. Their sad song today echoes in the hearts of those who sacredly honor the patron saint of Ireland - St. Patrick. It was he who lifted the spell and helped the unfortunate father find happiness again in the arms of his children. But Ireland fascinates not only with its famous legends. Once here, you can come across ancient traditions and modernity at the same time, which not only get along well here, but, and, at times, come into conflict with each other.
I came to Ireland to continue my education. I was to live here for 6 months. Taking advantage of the situation, I began to study the culture and customs of this amazingly interesting country.
Having settled in the house of a typical Irish family, I got a unique opportunity to see the Irish way of life, culture and traditions from the inside. A large, stately three-story house, hosting me Irishmen ("hostfamily") was buried in the greenery of a small garden. Its basis was a soft green carpet of herbs, the condition of which was carefully monitored, and a small playground and a well-groomed veranda, framed with flowers, harmoniously fit into the general landscape. One got the impression that every Irishman seeks to take possession of at least a small piece of the common emerald with the beautiful name of Ireland. The cordiality of the owners of the house was felt from the very first step of the main staircase. The guests were clearly honored here. One of the rooms was completely filled with overseas gifts. And my wooden composition based on the fairy tale "By the Pike's Command" proudly took its place among Chinese embroideries and vases. The interior decoration of the house was comfortably complemented by unpretentious paintings, family photographs, embroidered tablecloths and delicate napkin holders. Even my bedroom was decorated in a romantic style. Bed linen with embroidery and an openwork pillow on my bed was in perfect harmony with cute tulle curtains and an antique chest of drawers. Every day the impressions increased. The Irish are very friendly people. Once in their house, I felt the warmth of the family hearth. I didn't get bored. Firstly, my family, like most Irish families, had many children. Only 8 children, the oldest "boy" 37, the youngest - 17. However, four lived with their parents. three daughters were married and one son studied in Belfast. In addition to this, there were three more students living in the family, besides me. This provided a wonderful opportunity to practice English. Despite the large number of people, the atmosphere in the house was calm. Sometimes the silence of the house was broken by a sweet home ghost, in the role of which was a big drinker, the 29-year-old son of my Irish parents. He lived under the roof of a house, almost like Carlson, and did not particularly bother our little student community.
Traditional Irish family food is the object of constant criticism from foreigners, especially Chinese and Italians. A breakfast of cereal with milk, toast with jam and tea becomes annoying over a short period of time. Lunch, which is taken every morning by students to school (university), also does not cause delight. It usually consists of a glass of juice, an apple, and a cheese sandwich. Sometimes cheese is replaced by sliced ​​ham, but it is suspiciously translucent. The dinner is worth a special mention. Cooking for a large family is quite troublesome. The traditional Irish stew (stew) or baked pork is not often cooked in the family. Basically, preference is given to instant vegetable and meat semi-finished products. You can really get to know Irish cuisine either in small cafes or in restaurants. Assorted salmon, seafood stew, stew, cheese casserole, baked fish and chips, tuna salad - this is just a partial list of traditional Irish dishes. However, in comparison with Chinese cuisine, fragrant with various spices or sunny Italian cuisine, Irish cuisine - clearly does not stand up to criticism.
Very often, after dinner, we gathered around the warm family fireplace and shared our impressions about the past day, about the traditions of our countries, about religion, about our families, etc. Once, on my birthday, I received a wonderful present from my family - an unusual silver ring with the mysterious Irish name "Claddah". The mystery was in a tradition that has existed in Ireland for a long time. The highlight of the ring is a heart with a royal crown enclosed in two hands. Hands symbolize strong friendship, the crown - loyalty, and the heart - love. Back in the old days, brides and grooms in Ireland exchanged such rings on the day of their engagement. And the breakage of such a ring was considered a bad omen. Today this ring can be given to you by your Irish friend as a sign of friendly love and loyalty to this friendship. My Irish family members have truly become my friends. However, the Irish are not as open as they might seem at first glance. There is a famous Irish saying: “Don’t rock the boat”. This means that the internal problems of the family are a secret behind seven seals. It is not customary to talk about this under any "sauce".
Life in Ireland goes on as usual. At first glance, it is monotonous and measured:
work - family - pub. The love of a typical Irishman for Guinness beer is analogous to the love of a typical Russian for Stolichnaya vodka. In terms of the volume of alcohol consumed per capita, we are relatives.
However, the true Irish passions are held back by strict Catholic morality. Abortion is still banned in the country, however, and divorces, which take 3-5 years of life, are allowed relatively recently. The influence of the church on the state is enormous. The joint life of young people before the conclusion of an official marriage is condemned. It is in matters of family and religion that the older and younger generations do not find mutual understanding. And the issue of banning abortion is an eternal stumbling block between youth and the church. Despite this, the Irish are absolutely united in respecting and preserving their history, cultural values ​​and many traditions. For example, from elementary school, every Irishman learns the ancient Irish language (Gaelic) - the language of the Celts, whose descendants are the indigenous people of this country. And this, despite the fact that in colloquial speech Irish is little used. It is more often spoken only in the east of the country. But to know this language is the tradition of everyone. In addition, the Irish are very proud of their famous compatriot writers - B. Shaw, O. Wilde, B. Stoker.
A third of the country's population lives in the capital of Ireland - Dublin. One of the most famous streets among tourists is "Graffton Street". Here is the famous statue of Molly Molun - a poor fish saleswoman who, according to the story from the song of the same name, after the death of her fishermen parents, also traded her body. It’s a paradox, but such a person is the symbol of a beautiful girl in a country with such strict Catholic laws. The song about her is so famous that over time, even foreigners remember it automatically. This, in no small measure, is facilitated by a huge number of postcards with verses, as well as the Irish themselves, listening and humming the song endlessly. As a result, Molly becomes a nightmare. Crossing the road, you can find yourself in Trinity College - a kind of university town in the center of the city itself. The world famous university was opened by Queen Elizabeth I of England. Up to
In 1900, girls were strictly forbidden to study here. After the ban was lifted, one of the professors, an ardent opponent of female education, died a year later without surviving a blow. Trinity may be of interest not only to ordinary students, but also to historians, scientists and just amateur tourists. There is a unique, old library, which contains not only Irish, but also English unique tomes. A small university museum is dedicated to ancient Celtic manuscripts, their history and deciphers of their meaning. On the other side of Graffton Street can be found the Irish Government Building, which adjoins the National Museum of Ireland. Across the street from the government building, I noticed a sign hanging on the wall of a huge red brick building, which said that it was in this house that the world famous Irish writer Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, lived and worked. The Irish joke that the house of the real bloodsuckers (i.e., the house of the government) successfully coexists with the author about bloodsuckers.
In addition, the city center attracts shoppers. Here it is especially worth paying attention to the "House of Ireland" ("House of Ireland").
The ratio of price, quality and variety here pleases the eye of the buyer.
But, perhaps, you can really get to know Ireland from the inside. The east of the country is a paradise for real travelers. However, this is where tourists should be careful. In the east of the country, most of the inscriptions and signs are in Irish. Some indigenous inhabitants of the Aran Islands, for example, do not know English at all. My wonderful teachers warned me about an incident that often happens to foreign tourists precisely because of the peculiarities of the local language.
Sorry, we will talk, for example, about toilets. The letters "F" and "M", which a European person can understand as "F" - woman and "M" - man, in Irish mean exactly the opposite. Among the Aran islands (there are three of them), the most popular is the largest of them “Inish moo”. Only 900 inhabitants live here (for example, only 60 people live on the smallest of the Aran islands!), And the island itself can be traveled by car in three hours. There are only three fixed-route taxis for tourists. visitors prefer to rent bicycles or horses. The main attractions of the island are its geographical location (all islands are washed by the Atlantic Ocean), a wonderful landscape and two museums. From the historical museum "Inish moo" the path leads to the very top of a huge hill. It offers a wonderful view of the Atlantic Ocean. Observing all this beauty, I just want to shout: "I am the King of the World!" However, in inclement weather, it is from the ocean that the island is blown by the strongest winds. This is not a problem for the Irish. First, the whole of Ireland, like an island, is blown from the ocean. Secondly, the selection of traditional Irish wool sweaters, capes and coats is huge. The second museum of the island "Inish moo" is the "Aran Museum of Sweaters". Many Irish couples choose to spend their honeymoon here, especially in the summer. County Galway is also worth noting. It is made famous by the old operating abbey "Kylemore" in Connemara, where the Catholic school for girls, founded in 1923, still operates, and the underground caves "Cliffs of Moher" that shocked me the most. Underground stalactite necklaces of bizarre shape are washed by small underground streams and all this splendor is decorated in original lighting decorations. Southeastern County Kerry is famous for its lakes surrounded by verdant mountains. Here you can book an excursion to the lakes with fishing. I booked a no-fishing "Gap of Dunloe" excursion to hike in the mountain lake valley and go motorboat at the end of the trip. Impressions are simply indescribable! The shores of mountain lakes were simply buried in greenery. At the end of the voyage, we moored to the ancient castle "Ross". Snow-white swans splashed along its shores, which swam to our boats in search of food. They were practically tame. Involuntarily the question arose: "Maybe these are the children of King Lear?" I was delighted. By the way, I strongly recommend not to ignore County Donegal, which amazed my imagination with endless green plains. The highlight of these places is the Glenveagh National Park with the castle of the same name. It once belonged to a wealthy nobleman. It houses the richest collection of works of art and antique furniture. The park territory of the castle is decorated with statues of angels, large flower vases, forest animals. But the main decoration here is the garden adjacent to the huge greenhouse. It is simply impossible to list the varieties of flowers, to the great joy of numerous butterflies and bumblebees. The park is surrounded by lakes. All this charm pleases the eye of the visitor who is in a hurry to capture these sweet moments on photo and video equipment.
Yes, and I didn’t forget to buy the famous Irish sweater and exquisite silver jewelry made in the style of the famous Irish legend “Children of King Lear” on my trip, and the emerald island, over which four legendary swans soar up, will forever remain in my heart.

Natalia Peterburgskaya

The well-being of children in Ireland is one of the highest in the world. Laysan Utyasheva, six-time winner of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup and mother of two children, found out why the local kids are so happy. Together with "Baby" she presented the next series of educational travel show "Love without Borders". In the new film, Laysan Utyasheva spoke about the basic principles of motherhood in Ireland.

So, the journey of the Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics, the responsible ambassador of Malyutka and just a young mother, Lyaysan Utyasheva, continues.

How did the country with the highest fertility rate in Europe meet her? Ireland is the next stop on the way of the travel show about motherhood "Love Without Borders".

You can watch the new episode, as well as all the previous ones, on the website 2 hearts beat like 1.рф and on the YouTube channel of the same name.

Health

Irish mothers begin to physically develop their baby literally from the second month of life - a joint visit to the pool with a baby is considered quite traditional. It also helps Irish women who decide to get pregnant late enough to get in shape faster.

Upbringing

Education

Irish children become schoolchildren very early. From 3-4 years old they attend preparatory classes, and at 5 they already enter the first grade. There they study languages ​​- English and Irish - to develop the necessary communication skills, as well as mathematics.

Since most Irish people are bilingual, they have developed a “one parent, one language” rule when teaching children the basics of speech. In all situations without exception, in the presence of a child, an adult can use only English or only Irish. In this case, the baby will more quickly understand the difference between the two different languages ​​spoken to him, and less confuse them.

As for the character of Irish parents, it is the same as the climate in the country - mild, but not too much. Children can run in puddles with impunity (rain is common), paint their faces for St. Patrick's Day, or bring a stray puppy into the house. In extreme cases, the child will simply be put in a corner or left alone somewhere to stand / sit.

Nutrition

As for nutrition, in Ireland, mothers often pamper their babies with unhealthy, but so favorite food for children - french fries, burgers and fish sticks. If even in the first two years of development they adhere to special diets, then already with a visit to kindergarten, the child learns the taste of semi-finished products.

But for the smallest children, Irish cows give fresh natural milk, from which baby formula "Malyutka" is ultimately obtained. Perfect ecology, endless green meadows and natural food provide a healthy basis for the nutrition of the smallest and most fragile.

In the meantime, Laysan has to go to Moscow - to the NUTRICIA plant in Istra, to sum up her European journey and make a verdict on the quality of the "Malyutka" mixture in Russia.

Photo of Ireland. County Galway What do you think can combine Irish legends with Russian and Danish tales? You would never guess. We have a common fairy tale story. The Irish legend about the children of King Lear is very consonant with the Russian folk tale "Geese-Swans" and the tale "Wild Swans" by H. H. Andersen. Legend has it that the children of King Lear, bewitched by an evil stepmother, acquired feathery robes for exactly 900 years. Inhabiting in turn for 300 years on each of the three Irish lakes, they flew around the emerald island, uttering their melancholy cry. Their sad song today echoes in the hearts of those who sacredly honor the patron saint of Ireland - St. Patrick. It was he who lifted the spell and helped the unfortunate father find happiness again in the arms of his children. But Ireland fascinates not only with its famous legends. Once here, you can come across ancient traditions and modernity at the same time, which not only get along well here, but, and, at times, come into conflict with each other. Monument to the Children of King Lear in the center of Dublin. I came to Ireland to continue my education. I was to live here for 6 months. Taking advantage of the situation, I began to study the culture and customs of this amazingly interesting country. Emerald Cultural Institute 10 Palmerston Park Rathgar Dublin 6 Ireland I studied here. Having settled in the house of a typical Irish family, I got a unique opportunity to see the Irish way of life, culture and traditions from the inside. A large, stately three-story house, hosting me Irishmen ("hostfamily") was buried in the greenery of a small garden. Its basis was a soft green carpet of herbs, the condition of which was carefully monitored, and a small playground and a well-groomed veranda, framed with flowers, harmoniously fit into the general landscape.
Home of a typical Irish family. I lived in a similar house (only the 3rd floor was under the roof) It seemed that every Irishman seeks to take possession of at least a small piece of a common emerald with the beautiful name of Ireland. The cordiality of the owners of the house was felt from the very first step of the main staircase. The guests were clearly honored here. One of the rooms was completely filled with overseas gifts. And my wooden composition based on the fairy tale "By the Pike's Command" proudly took its place among Chinese embroideries and vases. The interior decoration of the house was comfortably complemented by unpretentious paintings, family photographs, embroidered tablecloths and delicate napkin holders. Even my bedroom was decorated in a romantic style. Bed linen with embroidery and an openwork pillow on my bed was in perfect harmony with cute tulle curtains and an antique chest of drawers. Every day the impressions increased. The Irish are very friendly people. Once in their house, I felt the warmth of the family hearth. I didn't get bored. Firstly, my family, like most Irish families, had many children. Only 8 children, the oldest "boy" 37, the youngest - 17. However, four lived with their parents. three daughters were married and one son studied in Belfast. In addition to this, there were three more students living in the family, besides me. This provided a wonderful opportunity to practice English. Despite the large number of people, the atmosphere in the house was calm. Sometimes the silence of the house was broken by a sweet home ghost, in the role of which was a big drinker, the 29-year-old son of my Irish parents. He lived under the roof of a house, almost like Carlson, and did not particularly bother our little student community. Traditional Irish family food is the object of constant criticism from foreigners, especially Chinese and Italians. A breakfast of cereal with milk, toast with jam and tea becomes annoying over a short period of time. Lunch, which is taken every morning by students to school (university), also does not cause delight. It usually consists of a glass of juice, an apple, and a cheese sandwich. Sometimes cheese is replaced by sliced ​​ham, but it is suspiciously translucent. The dinner is worth a special mention. Cooking for a large family is quite troublesome. The traditional Irish stew (stew) or baked pork is not often cooked in the family. Basically, preference is given to instant vegetable and meat semi-finished products. You can really get to know Irish cuisine either in small cafes or in restaurants. Assorted salmon, seafood stew, stew, cheese casserole, baked fish and chips, tuna salad - this is just a partial list of traditional Irish dishes. However, in comparison with Chinese cuisine, fragrant with various spices or sunny Italian cuisine, Irish cuisine - clearly does not stand up to criticism. This breakfast can be enjoyed either in a cafe or in a restaurant. In an Irish family, he is much poorer. Stu. Pork stew with Guinness Irish porter. Very often, after dinner, we gathered around the warm family fireplace and shared our impressions about the past day, about the traditions of our countries, about religion, about our families, etc. Once, on my birthday, I received a wonderful present from my family - an unusual silver ring with the mysterious Irish name "Claddah". The mystery was in a tradition that has existed in Ireland for a long time. The highlight of the ring is a heart with a royal crown enclosed in two hands. Hands symbolize strong friendship, the crown - loyalty, and the heart - love. Back in the old days, brides and grooms in Ireland exchanged such rings on the day of their engagement. And the breakage of such a ring was considered a bad omen. Today this ring can be given to you by your Irish friend as a sign of friendly love and loyalty to this friendship. My Irish family members have truly become my friends. However, the Irish are not as open as they might seem at first glance. There is a famous Irish saying: “Don’t rock the boat”. This means that the internal problems of the family are a secret behind seven seals. It is not customary to talk about this under any "sauce". Life in Ireland goes on as usual. At first glance, it is monotonous and measured: work - family - pub. The love of a typical Irishman for Guinness beer is analogous to the love of a typical Russian for Stolichnaya vodka. In terms of the volume of alcohol consumed per capita, we are relatives. Guinness brewery However, the true Irish passions are held back by strict Catholic morality. Abortion is still banned in the country, however, and divorces, which take 3-5 years of life, are allowed relatively recently. The influence of the church on the state is enormous. St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin The joint life of young people before the conclusion of an official marriage is condemned. It is in matters of family and religion that the older and younger generations do not find mutual understanding. And the issue of banning abortion is an eternal stumbling block between youth and the church. Despite this, the Irish are absolutely united in respecting and preserving their history, cultural values ​​and many traditions. For example, from elementary school, every Irishman learns the ancient Irish language (Gaelic) - the language of the Celts, whose descendants are the indigenous people of this country. And this, despite the fact that in colloquial speech Irish is little used. It is more often spoken only in the east of the country. But to know this language is the tradition of everyone. In addition, the Irish are very proud of their famous compatriot writers - B. Shaw, O. Wilde, B. Stoker. Bram Stoker Oscar Wilde Bernard Shaw One third of the country's population lives in the capital of Ireland - Dublin. One of the most famous streets among tourists is "Graffton Street". Graffton street
Molly Molun Here is the famous statue of Molly Molun, a poor fishmonger who, according to the story from the song of the same name, traded her body after the death of her fisherman parents. It’s a paradox, but such a person is the symbol of a beautiful girl in a country with such strict Catholic laws. The song about her is so famous that over time, even foreigners remember it automatically. This, in no small measure, is facilitated by a huge number of postcards with verses, as well as the Irish themselves, listening and humming the song endlessly. As a result, Molly becomes a nightmare. Crossing the road, you can find yourself in Trinity College - a kind of university town in the center of the city itself. The world famous university was opened by Queen Elizabeth I of England. Until 1900, girls were strictly forbidden to study here. After the ban was lifted, one of the professors, an ardent opponent of female education, died a year later without surviving a blow. Trinity may be of interest not only to ordinary students, but also to historians, scientists and just amateur tourists. There is a unique, old library, which contains not only Irish, but also English unique tomes. A small university museum is dedicated to ancient Celtic manuscripts, their history and deciphers of their meaning.
Monument to George Salmon at Trinity College Dublin The same professor George Salmon is an ardent opponent of women's education. Trinity College Library On the other side of Graffton Street, you will find the Irish Parliament Building, which adjoins the National Museum of Ireland. Parliament building in Dublin Across the road from the government building, I noticed a sign hanging on the wall of a huge red brick building, which said that it was in this house that the world famous Irish writer Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, lived and worked ... The Irish joke that the house of the real bloodsuckers (i.e., the house of the government) successfully coexists with the author about bloodsuckers. In addition, the city center attracts shoppers. Here it is especially worth paying attention to the "House of Ireland" ("House of Ireland"). The ratio of price, quality and variety here pleases the eye of the buyer. But, perhaps, you can really get to know Ireland from the inside. The east of the country is a paradise for real travelers. However, this is where tourists should be careful. In the east of the country, most of the inscriptions and signs are in Irish. Some indigenous inhabitants of the Aran Islands, for example, do not know English at all. My wonderful teachers warned me about an incident that often happens to foreign tourists precisely because of the peculiarities of the local language. Sorry, we will talk, for example, about toilets. The letters "F" and "M", which a European person can understand as "F" - woman and "M" - man, in Irish mean exactly the opposite. Among the Aran islands (there are three of them), the most popular is the largest of them “Inish moo”. Only 900 inhabitants live here (for example, only 60 people live on the smallest of the Aran islands!), And the island itself can be traveled by car in three hours. There are only three fixed-route taxis for tourists. visitors prefer to rent bicycles or horses. The main attractions of the island are its geographical location (all islands are washed by the Atlantic Ocean), a wonderful landscape and two museums. From the historical museum "Inish moo" the path leads to the very top of a huge hill. It offers a wonderful view of the Atlantic Ocean. Observing all this beauty, I just want to shout: "I am the King of the World!" However, in inclement weather, it is from the ocean that the island is blown by the strongest winds. This is not a problem for the Irish. First, the whole of Ireland, like an island, is blown from the ocean. Secondly, the selection of traditional Irish wool sweaters, capes and coats is huge. The second museum of the island "Inish moo" is the "Aran Museum of Sweaters". Many Irish couples choose to spend their honeymoon here, especially in the summer. County Galway is also worth noting. It is made famous by the old operating abbey "Kylemore" in Connemara, where the Catholic school for girls, founded in 1923, still operates, and the underground caves "Cliffs of Moher" that shocked me the most. Cliffs оf Moher Abbey "Kylemore" in Connemara Underground stalactite necklaces of bizarre shapes are washed by small underground streams and all this splendor is decorated in original lighting decorations. Southeastern County Kerry is famous for its lakes surrounded by verdant mountains. Here you can book an excursion to the lakes with fishing. I booked a no-fishing "Gap of Dunloe" excursion to hike in the mountain lake valley and go motorboat at the end of the trip. Impressions are simply indescribable! The shores of mountain lakes were simply buried in greenery. At the end of the voyage, we moored to the ancient castle "Ross". Snow-white swans splashed along its shores, which swam to our boats in search of food. They were practically tame. Gap of Dunloe Involuntarily the question arose: "Maybe these are the children of King Lear?" I was delighted. By the way, I strongly recommend not to ignore County Donegal, which amazed my imagination with endless green plains. The highlight of these places is the Glenveagh National Park with the castle of the same name. It once belonged to a wealthy nobleman. It houses the richest collection of works of art and antique furniture. The park territory of the castle is decorated with statues of angels, large flower vases, forest animals. But the main decoration here is the garden adjacent to the huge greenhouse. It is simply impossible to list the varieties of flowers, to the great joy of numerous butterflies and bumblebees. The park is surrounded by lakes. All this charm pleases the eye of the visitor who is in a hurry to capture these sweet moments on photo and video equipment.
National Park "Glenveagh" Castle "Glenveagh" Yes, and I did not forget to buy the famous Irish sweater and exquisite silver jewelry made in the style of the famous Irish legend "Children of King Lear" and, an emerald island, above which four legendary swans soar up, stayed forever in my heart. Irish sweater Decoration in the "Children of Lir" style Natalya Peterburgskaya