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Bullets 12 caliber "Strela": characteristics, photos, reviews

Bullets 12 caliber "Strela": characteristics, photos, reviews

2025-01-23 09:01

Judging by the numerous reviews, at a distance of up to 70 meters it is best to use smooth-bore guns that shoot a bullet. From this distance, the "smoothbore" is very effective. As practice has shown, a 300-kilogram boar can be killed with an accurate hit by one 12-caliber Arrow bullet from such a distance

The globe: a single organism or

The globe: a single organism or

2025-01-23 09:01

Globe - it would seem, what could be simpler? Due to natural causes, the matter that served as the building material for our planet gathered into one lump and gradually formed a regular sphere, and irregularities arose later due to tectonic processes. But there is a mistake in the very name of the form of our planet. Even if you tear down all the heights and fill up all the lowlands, the Earth will not be a ball

Combat General Zakharov Georgy Fedorovich - a participant in three wars

Combat General Zakharov Georgy Fedorovich - a participant in three wars

2025-01-23 09:01

Soviet military leader who took part in three wars, and in two of them, the Civil and the Great Patriotic War, from the very beginning to victory. Army General Zakharov Georgy Fedorovich became the only front commander who did not receive the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Stalin considered him guilty of the breakthroughs of German troops in the rear of the Soviet troops near Bryansk and Stalingrad

Halachic Jews - who are they? Adoption of Jewishness by Halacha

Halachic Jews - who are they? Adoption of Jewishness by Halacha

2025-01-23 09:01

Halachic Jews - a religious definition that is gradually becoming obsolete after the onset of the era of emancipation. Those who fall under it will never lose their right to that nationality and legal status in Israel. However, this phrase still had the greatest weight during the times of communities

The meaning of the patronymic Sergeevna for the character of a woman, the selection of suitable names

The meaning of the patronymic Sergeevna for the character of a woman, the selection of suitable names

2025-01-23 09:01

The patronymic in combination with the name affects the character of a person in the same way as the sign of the zodiac and the sign of the eastern horoscope. Some names and patronymics make the owner soft, others give firmness of character and aggressiveness. And how is the meaning of the patronymic Sergeevna manifested? We will talk about this further, and also select a list of the most suitable names for it

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National costume of Azerbaijan: description

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The national costume of each nation reflects its historical and cultural values. By studying the time intervals of the development of a particular nation, one can trace the changes that traditional clothing has undergone, as well as identify features that have remained unchanged over the centuries. Description of the national costume of Azerbaijan is presented to your attention in the article

Russian patterns and ornaments - symbols

Russian patterns and ornaments - symbols

Russian folk patterns and ornaments are the keepers of deep archaism. They take us back into the depths of centuries, into pre-Christian Russia. These signs of antiquity can be found on embroidery, in the decorations that were worn, in the decoration of Russian huts and temples. As a rule, they had the meaning of amulets or they were given other significant differences

Polish national costume: description, history

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Anastasia Smirnova - the first wife of Konstantin Khabensky

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Population of Togliatti, city history and economy

Population of Togliatti, city history and economy

Tolyatti had every chance of becoming a typical provincial town, known only to its indigenous people. But a rich history, one of the largest automobile plants in Russia, a prosperous demographic situation and talented people of Togliatti made the city, located directly opposite the Zhiguli Mountains, famous not only throughout Russia, but also beyond its borders

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Mikhail Efimovich Fradkov: biography, career, activities

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Mikhail Efimovich Fradkov is a statesman of Russia, candidate of economic sciences, was the chairman of the government of the country. Among his merits are the military rank of colonel in the reserve, the civil rank of state adviser to Russia, and many others

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The origin of the surname Komarov. Famous personalities

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Each surname hides its own unique story associated with a certain event that marked the beginning of a particular family. The surname Komarov originates from ancient times, and to this day, among others, it is one of the most common and famous in Russia

Sergey Tsoi: biography, personal life

Sergey Tsoi: biography, personal life

For most people, Sergei Tsoi is just Anita Tsoi's husband. But in the world of politics and business, he is an independent and very famous figure. His career path is only going up, he has been working in the largest companies in the country for many years in senior positions. Tsoi is quite we althy, his income is the basis of the well-being of the family. For all his fame, Sergey is a very private person, he carefully guards his private life and gives out information about himself in a dosed manner

The smallest people in the world - what are they?

The smallest people in the world - what are they?

Mother Nature continues to amaze humanity, allowing people to be born who are strikingly different from others. These are strongmen, and giants, and funny fat men, and the smallest people in the world. Today we will talk about those who are sometimes called "eternal children", or dwarfs. We will name them, tell a little about the life of unique dwarfs and, of course, show photos

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