Brazil from the Inside. How People Really Live in the Hot Land of Carnivals?

Brazil is known for its vibrant carnivals and popular TV serials such as “A Slave Isaura” and “The Clone.” The Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is one of the country’s main attractions, included in the New Seven Wonders of the World. Brazil is the largest country in South America and a leader in coffee exports. Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the region, famous for its beaches, football, capoeira, samba, and other cultural features. Author Maria Blagushina, who lives in Brazil, in her book highlights various aspects of local life, including sports, celebrating Christmas in the heat, religious views, the origins of favelas, and local traditions—for example, why eggs aren’t painted at Easter. “Brazil from the Inside” is for those who want to understand this country more deeply and its unique culture, and it will be useful for travelers. The “Through the Eyes of Others” series tells about life in different countries.