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Jokes Stay in the Room: How Костя Пушкин Performed in Belgrade

On October 4, Костя Пушкин — a resident of Stand-Up Club #1 and the host of «Самого умного комика» — performed at Theatre 78 in Belgrade. We explain who he is, who warmed up the crowd, and what was discussed on stage.

Cosmic rock over the Sava: how «Элизиум» returned to Belgrade

«Элизиум» in Belgrade for the second time: two hours of hits at Zappa Baza, a new song «Карантин» not yet on streaming services, a circle pit during «Чёрное знамя», and the promise of the first album since 2017. Opening act — the band sila.

'A Little March 8' in September: how Монеточка's concert in Belgrade unfolded

On 5 September Монеточка performed at Belgrade's New Tekstil. Favorite songs, poems and personal stories about her children: we report on how the Fairytale Tour concert went, where irony stood alongside tenderness, and anxiety alongside hope.

by Polako Media

Pet rat enthusiasts in Belgrade change public perception

At the book bar Dobar Dabar, pet rat enthusiasts prove: fear disappears when you get closer. About tailed trust, unusual encounters and the exhibition Pacovi mog života.

by LANKAP

When the Spotlights Go Out: How the Tragicomedy “BIM BOM” Premiered in Belgrade

The Savant studio theatre opened its new season with a premiere based on Alexander Lakman's play — a tragicomedy about two old clowns. Here is how the evening unfolded at Akademija 28, and what awaits audiences at the new Sklad space.

by Iryna spirydonava

An Hour and a Half of Freedom: How Joker Out Gathered a Choir Without Borders in Belgrade

Joker Out celebrated their tenth anniversary with the biggest solo concert in Serbia: songs in two languages, guests Devito and Luka Račić, gifts, stories and an encore without theatrics.

by Polako Media

Clothes that don't exist

AI-generated fashion images keep popping up in product listings and in our feeds - and quietly ruin our eye for style. A look at why generated garments have seams melting into folds and fabric that ignores gravity, and why real-life shopping gets harder because of it.

by Yanina Tsybulskaya

Boris Pavlovich and OBERIU on August 6 in Novi Sad

A rare and valuable opportunity for Novi Sad to become part of a performance that asks the audience not only for attention, but for inner work.

by Natalia Spirydonava

What Stays Off Camera: How Big Travel Projects Are Really Filmed

We spent a day with the film crew of the show hosted by Zhanna Badoeva as they shot an episode about Serbia and Novi Sad. Here's what stays off camera on big travel projects: a tiny team, a packed schedule, constant surprises, and the magic of editing.

by Polako Hedonist

The Path to the Top of Ballet: How Sofia Matyushenskaya Conquered World Stages

As early as August 8, at the Evening of Russian Ballet in Tivat, you can see live Sofia Matyushenskaya - a prima ballerina who has conquered the stages of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theatres. We explain her journey and why this event should not be missed.

by Iryna spirydonava

Debunking Running: Why You Were Lied To and Walking Is the Quiet Champion

Running is sold as a cure-all, but injury statistics, the myth of weight loss and the heart's U-curve say otherwise. We explain why the real benefit lies in walking.

by Iryna spirydonava

6 Pizzas of Novi Sad

Let me tell you about six wonderfully different places in Novi Sad where we go for pizza. And you tell me what you've already tried and which one you like best. Deal?

by Александра Громова