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LGBT - what does the abbreviation mean, and what is the LGBT movement

LGBT - what does the abbreviation mean, and what is the LGBT movement

2025-06-01 05:06

A couple of decades ago, the term LGBT appeared, which means "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender" for short. The first three positions refer to a person's sexual orientation, the fourth to their gender identity

Fashion Museum in Moscow: history of creation, exhibitions, address, how to get there

Fashion Museum in Moscow: history of creation, exhibitions, address, how to get there

2025-06-01 05:06

The Fashion Museum in Moscow: when and why did it appear? Where is he located? Who is working on the replenishment of funds? These and other questions are answered in their reviews by visitors who have already visited an unusual museum

Field chamomile odorous

Field chamomile odorous

2025-06-01 05:06

What associations do you have when you listen to the song "Wildflowers"? Surely many of the first thoughts will be about daisies

How many cars in Russia: types of cars, statistics, number of cars per person

How many cars in Russia: types of cars, statistics, number of cars per person

2025-06-01 05:06

In recent decades, the world has seen a real boom in the automotive industry. In 2010, for the first time in history, the number of cars exceeded 1 billion. According to forecasts, by 2040 it will reach 1.8 billion pieces. Mass motorization stimulates the demand for oil and is one of the main causes of air pollution, as well as loss of life. Russia is no exception. The article will answer the question of how many cars in Russia per person

Cities, villages, territory and population of the Stavropol Territory

Cities, villages, territory and population of the Stavropol Territory

2025-06-01 05:06

This year the capital will be only 239 years old. The territory and population of the Stavropol Territory are small numbers that will be indicated in the article. We will also talk about cities and towns in the region

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Money surrogates: concept, types, role in the economy

Money surrogates: concept, types, role in the economy

Money surrogates - what is it? What is their role in modern economic systems? How do they affect business life? This is an incomplete list of issues that we will discuss with you in this article

Cheese Festival at VDNKh -2017: participants, reviews

Cheese Festival at VDNKh -2017: participants, reviews

Cheese Festival at VDNKh in 2017 was held for the fifth time. Every year it attracts more and more attention. However, not everyone had time to visit there. From our article you will find out what happens at this large-scale event

Flowering Negev desert in Israel

Flowering Negev desert in Israel

Where is the Negev desert located and what does its name mean? Desert sights. Water in the Negev desert

Meat Week - Shrovetide Eve

Meat Week - Shrovetide Eve

Exactly three weeks, including four Sundays, is the period of preparation for Lent. Each week, and Sunday in particular, carries its own semantic load, has its own features and names, its own traditions and rituals that are obligatory for believers. Penultimate Sunday before Lent - the day when they stop eating meat - this is what Meat Week (Sunday) means

The most dangerous insects. Hit parade "mini-killers"

The most dangerous insects. Hit parade "mini-killers"

It's no secret that the insect kingdom is the most numerous. On the ground, in the water, under the ground, on the trees and in the air, there are billions of "subjects" of this kingdom. If you count all the insects living on the planet, you get an incredible number - ten quintillion. Not all of these creatures are harmless, like a ladybug. Most insects are poisonous. There is even a kind of hit parade, which includes the most dangerous insects

The Sura River is the “little sister” of the Volga

The Sura River is the “little sister” of the Volga

Before the revolution, this river was known for its fish - it was very tasty and valued much more than fish from the Volga. In those days, huge catfish, pikes, chubs, sterlet and smaller species such as roach were found in the river. Barbaric and uncontrolled capture depleted her we alth. Now the blue Sura is interesting mainly for tourists and athletes, because it is on it that one of the most picturesque kayaking routes in Russia runs

The deepest ocean - on Earth and beyond

The deepest ocean - on Earth and beyond

Despite centuries of research, the Earth is still full of mysteries and mysteries. Even on the continents, there are still unexplored places, but the first place in terms of the number of mysterious mysteries is occupied, of course, by the oceans. Scientists have not even established the exact age of the earth's oceans, and we have a very vague idea of u200bu200bwhat is at the bottom of the deepest depressions. And the deepest ocean, and all the rest will give us many more amazing discoveries

Actor Sergei Podolny: biography, filmography

Actor Sergei Podolny: biography, filmography

What do we know about young actors? Who will replace the current generation? Which actors will replace you? What is he - the talent of the 21st century? Today we will talk about Sergei Podolny

The duties and powers of the President of the United States

The duties and powers of the President of the United States

The United States of America is a presidential republic. Under this form of government, the role of the head of state is great. It is endowed with great rights and opportunities, although its power, as in any democratic country, is limited by the legislative and judicial bodies. In the article, we will consider what are the powers of the President of the United States, how he is elected, and what requirements candidates for this highest state post must meet. Let's also compare the scope of rights of the Russian and American presidents

South administrative district of Moscow - geographical features

South administrative district of Moscow - geographical features

The southern administrative district of Moscow is one of the 12 districts of the city and consists of 16 districts. This is the largest district among the urban districts of the capital in terms of the number of inhabitants. The population is 1,777,000 people (as of 2017). Along with the central district, the South Administrative District does not go beyond the Moscow Ring Road. The code number of the Southern District according to the OKATO system is 45 296 000 000

Monuments to animals in Russia and in the world: photo

Monuments to animals in Russia and in the world: photo

In all countries of the world, including Russia, they not only erect monuments to famous people who contributed to politics, art and other spheres of life, but also erect sculptures in honor of our smaller brothers. Some of them have a symbolic meaning, others are dedicated to real or literary characters, and some depict a generalized image of one or another representative of the fauna

The structure of a lion pack. Pride is a group of lions

The structure of a lion pack. Pride is a group of lions

A pride is a group of lions with several females and one or two males. Sometimes such a family consists only of females. Sometimes a full-fledged flock can have about 40 heads. But usually much less

"Squirrel" (gun): description, characteristics, caliber

"Squirrel" (gun): description, characteristics, caliber

Domestic industrialists for hunting fur animals have long used carbines chambered for 5.6LR and rifles of all known calibers. The intricate hunting for furs forced hunters to sometimes carry two guns in the taiga at the same time - a shotgun and a "small thing", which was completely impractical

Russia's external and internal government debt

Russia's external and internal government debt

The state is also a debtor. The total of government budget deficits for a single period of time is the public debt. From a legal point of view, if we consider the public debt as the total debt obligations of the state to legal entities and individuals within the country, then we are talking about domestic debt. If we talk about debt to foreign states and international organizations, it is called external debt

What is compound interest and what is its advantage?

What is compound interest and what is its advantage?

Before every person who wants to open a bank account, the task is to choose the best bank and the most profitable type of account. And if everything is more or less clear with banks - you can navigate by numerous ratings and choose the branch that is not far from your place of residence, then choosing the type of account is much more difficult

Arab sayings - all the wisdom of the Bedouins available to everyone

Arab sayings - all the wisdom of the Bedouins available to everyone

At all times, people have sought not only to accumulate knowledge and experience, but also to pass them on to their descendants in a simple and accessible form. One of these forms is a saying, a brightly colored expression that reflects emotions and is easy to remember. All languages in the world have them, and Arabic is no exception. We often use them without even knowing it. So what are they, Arabic sayings?

Erik is The meanings and origin of the word

Erik is The meanings and origin of the word

A lot of Russian borrowed words are used, the meaning of which is not always clear. Eric is one of those. This word came to us from what language? What can it mean? Let's try to figure it out

What does "al" mean in different languages

What does "al" mean in different languages

You hear the word "al" without context, and you don't know what to think. This word is very ambiguous, and each person has his own association with it. Let's try to figure out what "al" means in our language, as well as in others, and what deep meaning it has

The origin of the surname Uvarov: roots, history of origin, meaning

The origin of the surname Uvarov: roots, history of origin, meaning

The number of now known surnames is huge. Some originate from appearance or character traits, others from the type of activity or place of residence. You always want to know the origin of your last name - who were your ancestors, whose last name you now bear. In this article, we will consider the origin of the surname Uvarov, its meaning, etymology, who wore it from famous people

Types of value in valuation activities

Types of value in valuation activities

What is the purpose of asset valuation in business and other areas of activity? What types of costs are considered?