The entire history of the Russian state (whatever name it bears in different periods of its existence) is riddled with a continuous chain of trials, hardships, wars. But there is no war without victory, and every Russian person is proud of his ancestors to realize that the words "Russia" and "victory" have always stood side by side
The UN is one of the most influential organizations of our time. What is it and how did it come about?
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is an international association of a number of developed countries with the aim of reconstructing a common European policy under the auspices of the implementation of the so-called Marshall Plan. Let us consider in general terms its main composition and activities
What characterizes society as a dynamic system? What elements society consists of, and why it is called dynamic, you will learn from this article
Aliyeva Leyla… Beauty, successful woman, mother of two children, wife of a businessman, public and political figure. But this is far from a complete list, because we are talking about the family of the head of the Azerbaijani state: this is Aliyev's daughter - Leyla
"Yuppie" is a subculture of young people who have achieved high results in their work at a young age and are the business elite of modern society. Having achieved everything in this life, a self-respecting "yuppie" wears a strict three-piece suit made of expensive fabrics. For him, clothes are a confirmation of status in life and his “face” for partners. The concept of "most expensive" surrounds him everywhere. The best smartphone, modern innovations in IT technologies
Do you know that there are more and more older people? There are objective reasons for this. But we are not interested in them. Let's look at how society solves the problems of the elderly, what institutions are designed to help them. For this, veteran organizations are being created. Not everyone knows about them. The question is nonetheless interesting and relevant
The European Commission is one of the most important governing bodies of the EU, so information about it will be useful to anyone who follows modern history
If you have a desire to find out what unions are from a legislative point of view, then you need to turn first of all to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Its first part (Article 129) states that associations or unions are non-profit organizations based on compulsory or voluntary membership
In 1960, in order to coordinate the actions of states involved in the export of hydrocarbon raw materials, an appropriate organization was created
Of all the existing criminal communities, national groups are the most organized, cohesive and invincible. On hearing the Italian Cosa Nostra, the Japanese yakuza, the Chinese triad. Having grown into local traditions, they become an almost ineradicable element of public life in their homeland. And having gone beyond the borders of the country of origin, they capture the living space thanks to strict discipline, deep secrecy and extreme cruelty
Financial-industrial groups are a number of enterprises united by a common management structure and a source of credit, which is usually a bank. Companies that are part of FIGs do not necessarily represent the interests of a particular industry. They can perform different functions in the market, releasing dissimilar products. However, all investments are made from a single source
Most recently the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) celebrated its 170th anniversary. Founded in the first half of the century before last, it is a unique phenomenon, since it has never ceased its functions during all this time. Thus, it is a kind of connecting link between tsarist Russia, the Soviet Union and modern Russia
Collaboration is a concept that has come down to us since the Second World War. Its current significance does not have such disastrous consequences for the world, and in some areas of life it even has a positive effect on their development
Dog hunters are people who destroy wild dogs. Their goal can be called the killing of those animals that can harm society. Indeed, packs of dogs often attack people. However, the method of harassment is still difficult to call humane
Everyone has heard of this intergovernmental international organization and the world's largest military-political alliance today. The collective security of the participating countries is the main principle of the activity of the alliance called NATO. The list of countries included in it currently includes 28 states. All of them are located exclusively in two parts of the world - in North America and in Europe
The article reveals the features of the structure and activities of such a well-known organization as the Arctic Council
From television news, in newspapers and just in conversations, the words nationalism, national idea, Nazism, nationalist party, nationalist rally are often heard. All of them merge into a single picture, far from reality. Many add racism and fascism to the pile, such a picture will scare anyone away. No one knows how many nationalists there really are in Russia. Let's try to figure out who the nationalists are and how to distinguish them
The United Nations is one of the most important participants in modern political and social life, so everyone needs to understand its constituent bodies
SCO and BRICS are associations of states aimed at stabilizing the situation in the world. Having a significant influence on world markets, the participating countries intend to completely get rid of dependence on America and Europe
Several years ago, the leaders of the country decided to consolidate society under the auspices of one movement, creating the All-Russian Popular Front. It was stated that the movement would not have a direct correlation with the United Russia party. Meanwhile, according to the declared provisions of the organization, non-partisans, having become its members, could go to the polls on the lists of the party in power
In cold and frost, in rain and cold wind, these people go to the river or lake. Plunging headlong into a half-frozen pond, they are still smiling, demonstrating with all their appearance that they get tremendous pleasure from icy water. Who are these extreme people? Adherents of a he althy lifestyle or notorious crazy?
The NATO flag is a white compass in the blue waters of the Atlantic. What do geometric shapes symbolize and its color design - you will learn from this article
In our time, there is a keen interest in everything related to the culture of our distant ancestors. Archaeological discoveries are pushing for this (more and more often, as a result of excavations, scientists discover traces of a civilization that is in no way inferior, and even surpasses the world-famous "cradles of world culture"), on the one hand, and the growing self-consciousness of the nation, on the other
One can say about ASAB that this is a cry from the heart of rebels oppressed by the police. “All cops (they are cops, they are also “pharaohs”, they are also “cops”) are bad people” - this is how these four English letters “Ai-Ci-Ai-B” are deciphered. But there are other options
Russia is a member of the BRICS. What are the specifics of the joint activities of the countries that form it? What are the prospects for the development of BRICS?
What is the role of OPEC in the global business arena and in global politics? Are exporting countries able to directly influence pricing mechanisms on the world oil market?
Why is this document needed if it is not valid in most countries of the world? To get an answer, you need to look at history
NATO was created after the end of World War II, within the framework of the United Nations. Its main purpose was to protect the member countries from the large number of troops of the communist countries. What is NATO today? This is one of the most successful defensive alliances of all time
What is TOC, what are its goals, forms, organs, tasks? Plan for the organization of territorial public self-government. A step-by-step description of the important stages: the creation of an initiative group, the organization of the first and second meetings, the constituent assembly, preparation for it, holding and drawing up documents
At all times, relations between citizens and law enforcement agencies have been strained. People expressed their dissatisfaction with the executive authorities in different ways. For some, it is enough to throw two or three strong words against the “policemen”, and someone needs to write something offensive on the wall or fence. And individual individuals make a tattoo on their body that reflects their attitude and worldview
How the abbreviation PACE stands for. Difficult relationship between the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and Russia
The Olympic Games are not only the biggest sporting event, but also a huge cultural celebration for millions of fans around the world. Competitions held both in the summer and in the winter season are very popular. The last games were held in 2014 in Russia, in the city of Sochi, and amazed the public with their grandiose scope. The next Winter Olympics - 2018 - will be held in Pyeongchang
The article deals with issues related to the emergence of the feminist movement. The concept and main characteristics of a feminist woman are also revealed
A volunteer is a person who, on a voluntary basis and free of charge, helps those who need it, including within the framework of public actions, at information dissemination events, etc
Scattered small clubs of fans of motorsport and everything that can be connected with it have existed in the country since the 80s of the last century. And only with the advent of the Night Wolves professional club, headed by the biker Surgeon, can we talk about creating a powerful movement with a strict vertical of power, with its own goals and objectives. The movement has more than 5,000 members and has the appropriate rights and means to carry out its activities
Prerequisites for the creation of the UN. The structure of the United Nations, its history and tasks. Affiliated organizations in brief: UNESCO, ILO, WHO
In this article I would like to talk about what kind of prison tattoos exist, and about their meaning. After all, everything that is stuffed on the body of a prisoner is very important. Read more about all this in the article
It would seem that there is no position more honorable and influential than the head of the international community. The leaders of the major powers are attentively listening to his opinion - perhaps only the Pope of Rome has such authority
Some thirty years ago it was even indecent to ask such a question about who the pioneers were, the authority of this organization was so high, children received information about it even in elementary grades from the first textbooks in their life