This article will discuss such primary forms of coexistence of people as communities. What is a tribal community, family, neighborly, how life was organized then and who was the manager - all this can be read in the text below
Custom is a historically emerged stereotypical rule of behavior that is reproduced in any society or social group and is familiar to its members. The custom is based on a detailed pattern of actions in a particular situation, for example, how to treat family members, how to resolve conflicts, how to build business relationships, etc. Outdated customs are most often replaced over time by new ones that are more in line with modern requirements
The Latin word "cultus", from which our "cult" came, is translated as "worship". If you take a closer look, you can see that the cult is one of the pillars of human culture in general. Admiration for something is very characteristic of our nature, because it creates a certain ideal for us, gives us a goal - we must strive for this
Europeans learned the term "taboo" not so long ago. The vivid imagery of this concept so voluminously characterizes the multiplicity of options for its application that it is very firmly and harmoniously included in modern life. Now it is often used both in everyday life and in the scientific world
To improve their level of culture, people go to the theater. But, as Chekhov said, everything in a person should be beautiful. including appearance
Basques are a people who inhabit the so-called Basque lands located in northern Spain and southwestern France. Its origin is one of the biggest mysteries not only for Europe, but for the whole world
Have you ever wondered what exactly brings people together, makes a strong and friendly family out of strangers? It turns out that relationships are most affected by little things, that is, that which practically escapes attention
Clothing in the style of Russian folk tradition is an inexhaustible and very informative topic. The costume is closely connected with the history of the people. In Russia, for the time being, both the rich and the poor walked in clothes of the same cut, the outfits differed only in cost. But the "pro-Western" Peter I, by decree and threats of persecution, forbade the nobility from wearing national clothes. And still, the folk costume has survived to this day and pleases fans of Russian antiquity
When talking about Russian folk costume, most people imagine a woman in an embroidered shirt, kokoshnik and sundress. But in fact, the clothes of our ancestors were very diverse. It could be used to judge the social status of the owner, his age, marital status and occupation. Folk costumes of Russia also differed depending on the geographical location
Jewish customs and traditions - important information for those who want to learn more about the culture of this people or just want to go to Israel. Today, not everyone reveres the foundations, but ultra-Orthodox Jews still observe them, even the smallest details
Paradoxically, we begin to age from the moment we are born. First, we call this process growth, then - maturation. The concept of age is associated with periods of human life. And now the time comes when we realize that old age is already very close. The first impulse is resistance, an irrepressible desire to stop this process. Even realizing the inevitability of old age, people are still feverishly looking for a magical cure for it
As the title of the article already implies, a viaduct is a bridge structure. Such a project differs from bridges of other types and structures by high supports and a large length
A sculptor is a master who turns cold and lifeless pieces of rock into works of art. How did a person manage to tame stone, clay, wax, wood, metal and other materials, give them volume and shape, embody images, movement, grace in them? How can we learn this today? More about everything in our article
The article reveals the concept of "metaphor", describes various cases of using metaphors in fiction and everyday life
Sarcasm is a stinging statement, often positive, but only negative. Therefore, some and sometimes can not "see" it. Sarcasm is usually meant to be ridicule, in which there is a palpable difference between what is said and what is meant
Who is a cultured person? Does it exist today? The author is trying to figure out who today can be called cultural, and why there are so few of these people
Common human values are a form of application of moral standards, which is associated with the ideals of humanism, human dignity and justice. They direct a person to ensure that his life rests on three important components: awareness, responsibility and honesty
An article about the most popular names in Russia and the world, with data based on social research and statistics
How to name a future baby is an age-old question for parents. What are the most common names for girls?
Day of the angel of a man named Yaroslav is celebrated three times a year: March 5, June 3 and December 8. But the birthday of Yaroslav, the girl who bears this name, is celebrated on a completely different day
Surnames can tell us a lot of amazing information about the past of our families. But it should be noted that it is very difficult to establish the exact place and time of the emergence of a particular family name today, since the process of their formation lasted several centuries. The history of each of them is unique, unique and amazing. The article will discuss the origin of the name Chistyakov, its mysteries, meaning and history
Studying the history of the emergence of a generic name reveals amazing pages of culture, life and traditions of our ancestors. Each surname has its own unique version of origin, which reveals to us a lot of interesting things about the past of a particular family. The article will discuss the origin and versions of the origin of the surname Akimov
Each nation has its own special features of national culture, which is reflected in the surnames. From the article you can learn about the features of Ukrainian surnames, about the history of their formation and origin, about beautiful female and unique generic names of men. So, what is the magic and uniqueness of national Ukrainian surnames?
From time immemorial, the name of a person has played an important role and had a sacred meaning. It was believed that it has an impact on fate. Consequently, when naming, the parents chose the way of life for the child. Male names were supposed to reward the boy with power, courage, strength. Women's were supposed to add harmony, beauty, femininity to the owner. In different historical periods, their own fashion for naming babies was formed. And what female names are popular in our time?
The ancient type of Slavic generic names was formed from the full form of the baptismal church name of the ancestor. Most of the Russian surnames originated from baptismal names, which were contained in the church calendar - the holy calendar. According to Christian tradition, the child was named after a saint revered by the church on the birthday or baptism of the baby
In order to attend a party in an elite nightclub, you must pass by the security officer who is standing at the entrance. It depends on his decision whether the visitor gets inside or not. The article will discuss what face control is, how to pass it, what rules should be followed, how not to respond to the provocations of the guards, how to look and much more
The article will discuss the history, origin and meaning of the surname Eremin. Its bearers can feel pride in their ancestors, information about which is contained in documents confirming the trace they left in the history of our state. The origin of the surname Eremin refers to the ancient type of Russian generic names, which were formed from the common forms of baptismal names. The surname has become known since the 17th century, it comes from the northwestern regions of the state of the ancient Slavs
The study of the history of the origin and emergence of a family name reveals the forgotten pages of the culture and life of our ancestors, can tell us a lot of interesting things about the distant past of our family. It is difficult to talk about the exact time and place of origin of a particular generic name, since the process of formation of each of them lasted more than one century
Tricky, unusual and non-standard questions have recently become often used by employers in interviews with applicants. A lot depends on how a person answers them, and most importantly, whether he will be hired or not. With the help of such psychological tricks, employers check the skills of the applicant, his readiness for non-standard and stressful situations at work
The centuries-old history of mankind keeps many family names. The history of the origin of each of them is interesting, unique and inimitable. The origin of surnames is connected with the regions of residence of our ancestors, their professions, way of life, traditions, foundations, customs, characteristic features of appearance or character. This article will discuss the origin, history and origin of the name Balashov
Addressing people in speech etiquette is a certain word or phrase that names the addressee and is characteristic of the national language culture. Forms of address in Russian etiquette have changed many times throughout history, as they were formed simultaneously with national traditions. Nowadays, speech etiquette requires compliance with unspoken rules. One of its important forms is an appeal to people or a specific person
Russian family names are the history of ethnography and life of our country. They are rooted in antiquity and carry certain information about phenomena, events, objects of a certain period. Each of us, remembering his last name in childhood, repeats it as something given and significant. But few of us think about the origin of our family name. The article will discuss the family name Isakov, its history, meaning and origin
Young people now have an increased interest in the issue of the origin and formation of their surnames. They want to know their family history and the way of life, culture and customs of their ancestors. Information about the generic name helps to reveal the secrets of the ancestors. The article will discuss the origin of the name Khokhlov, its history and nationality
The family name Ermakov is not common in Russia. In historical records, the owners of this family name were well-known personalities of the Moscow bourgeoisie of the 18th-19th centuries. Historical references to the family name are found in the census of citizens of Ancient Russia during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. The autocrat had a list of special noble, melodic and beautiful surnames, which he gave to his subjects for special merits. So, what does the surname Ermakov mean and its origin?
The bearers of the surname Polyansky are the heirs of the family name, which is a monument of Slavic culture, history and language. Slavic surnames are very difficult to separate by nationality. For many centuries, peoples have strived for unity. Recently, people have grown interested in the issue of the origin of generic names, the history of their formation. The article will reveal the secrets of the origin and meaning of the name Polyansky
Many people are interested in the origin of their last name. And this is far from an idle interest. They want to know the history of their family, lifestyle, customs and other interesting facts related to their ancestors. And the history of generic naming helps to reveal these secrets. The article will discuss the interesting, beautiful and euphonious surname Rodionov, the origin and meaning of its
Recently, people's interest in the issue of the origin and emergence of surnames has grown. Many seek to learn as much as possible about their roots and pass this knowledge on to their children. The history of the formation of the surname helps to reveal the secrets of the family. The article will discuss the origin, history and meaning of the surname Marchenko, whose bearers can be proud of their family name as a monument of Ukrainian culture, history and language
It is difficult to imagine a modern cultural society without surnames. They indicate a person's belonging to a certain genus, provide an opportunity to join the roots of his family. Now many people are striving to find out the meaning of their surname, its history and meaning. The article will reveal the secrets of the history of the Gordeev family
In ancient times, the term "surname" had a different meaning than today. In the days of the Roman Empire, a surname was a community of slaves owned by a certain master. And only at the end of the 19th century, the term acquired its modern meaning. Each surname is unique, with its own interesting and unique fate. The article will reveal the secrets of the origin and meaning of the name Safronov
Few of us thought about the origin of our family name. We remember it from early childhood and treat it as a given. Now it’s hard to imagine, but until the middle of the 19th century, a family name was the privilege of only nobles and aristocrats. For most of our ancestors, in addition to names, only patronymics and nicknames were used. The article will reveal the secrets of the origin of the name Shevtsov