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Delight is What is delight and how it can be

Delight is What is delight and how it can be

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Delight is a state, emotions that cannot be described in one word. Each of us at least once in our lives has experienced this feeling and dreams of returning to it again. Someone is looking for it in adrenaline, someone in achieving a goal, and someone in something of their own

Memorable dates in Russia. Memorable dates of the military glory of Russia

Memorable dates in Russia. Memorable dates of the military glory of Russia

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

Memorable dates in Russia are the days of military glory, which is the duty of the Russian people to remember! To know what feats our ancestors were able to accomplish means to honor the history of our Motherland, and also not to forget the strength and power of the Russian spirit

The meaning of the phraseologism "Promethean fire": where did it come from and what does it mean

The meaning of the phraseologism "Promethean fire": where did it come from and what does it mean

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The meaning of the phraseologism "Promethean fire" is useful to know for every educated and cultured person. The phrase comes from the mythology of ancient Greece

Ural race: history and place of formation, characteristic features

Ural race: history and place of formation, characteristic features

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Scientists argue that the Ural race is an intermediate or mixed anthropological group of people with features of Mongoloid and Caucasoid racial trunks. It is distributed in the Volga region and in Western Siberia. The article will discuss this anthropological group of people, how it was formed, how it differs from other races

What is discrimination? Examples of racial, gender, religious discrimination

What is discrimination? Examples of racial, gender, religious discrimination

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Discrimination is a term derived from the Latin discriminatio, which translates as "infringement". It is defined as a negative attitude, infringement and restriction of rights, as well as violence and any manifestation of hostility towards the subject due to his belonging to a particular social group

Examples of the counterculture. The concept and functions of the counterculture

Examples of the counterculture. The concept and functions of the counterculture

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Life, especially in big cities, is colorful and varied, includes a huge number of different forms and manifestations. Many representatives of the younger generation choose to imitate representatives of a particular subculture as a way of life. The article lists the main youth trends, gives various examples of counterculture

What is kohlrabi? The benefits of this wonderful vegetable

What is kohlrabi? The benefits of this wonderful vegetable

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Many are interested in the lexical meaning of the word "kohlrabi". In fact, everything is simple here: this term means a variety of cabbage with a fleshy and wide stem

Furry (subculture) in Russia. Who are furries

Furry (subculture) in Russia. Who are furries

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

There are many different subcultures in the world. They include people who differ in their behavior and appearance from the majority. In an effort to stand out from the crowd, they are looking for like-minded people. This is how subcultures are created

Dinaric race - description, mental, physical qualities and interesting facts

Dinaric race - description, mental, physical qualities and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The amazing landscape that is shown in the main photo is considered the main place of residence, formation and development of the Dinaric race. What traits are inherent in people whose origins originate in such an amazing place filled with the genuine grandeur of nature and the stunning beauty of mighty mountains?

Gratitude for the work of an employee. Thanks for the good work

Gratitude for the work of an employee. Thanks for the good work

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Who, in general, needs this gratitude for the work? What is it like, for whom and from whom, and in what manifestation - abstract or concrete? Or is it a rather vague concept for us? Let's talk here about what is gratitude for a good job to an employee

Brand is a special mark. Meaning of the word

Brand is a special mark. Meaning of the word

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

There are words used in different senses and situations. They are called plural. There are terms that extend one concept to different branches and spheres of life. Take, for example, the word "mark". This concept is found in the literature, it is used in animal husbandry and jewelry. There are other areas where you can hear this word. And what is the stigma, how to interpret and understand it? Let's figure it out

Red rose - the floral symbol of England

Red rose - the floral symbol of England

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The floral symbol of England is the red rose, the queen of flowers. Each plant-symbol in a certain way reflects the history and culture of the state, represents the country to the whole world. Scientists call the symbols "a kind of text" addressed to future generations

Does the hardest riddle have a solution?

Does the hardest riddle have a solution?

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Developing your mind, a person develops both culturally and spiritually. Even from the realization that he can solve difficult puzzles, his self-esteem rises. Don't be lazy, break your head

Horseshoe for good luck - the history of the amulet

Horseshoe for good luck - the history of the amulet

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The article talks about popular beliefs about things that can bring happiness to their owner, describes customs associated with a horseshoe

What to answer to an insult? Adviсe

What to answer to an insult? Adviсe

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Often in the company of acquaintances, in a store, public transport or just on the street, a person may be insulted by another person. Some people just like to assert themselves in this way, they begin to be rude and provoke you to a certain response

State Hermitage. Hermitage (St. Petersburg): a collection of paintings

State Hermitage. Hermitage (St. Petersburg): a collection of paintings

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What places do tourists visit most often when they come to St. Petersburg? Hermitage, Kunstkamera and cruiser "Aurora". Let's talk about the first one in more detail

Who are Oriental girls?

Who are Oriental girls?

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The beauty of the women of the East from ancient times caused universal admiration and was sung by poets of all times and peoples. These girls are endowed with a characteristic appearance: expressive big eyes, peach skin tone, flowing black hair

Deadline is not scary

Deadline is not scary

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Deadline is the deadline or deadline for something: the completion of work of any kind, the deadline for submitting an order, the final date for submitting material, and the like. This word comes from the English "deadline", which literally means "death" and "line" ("dead" and "line")

Who is a materialistic person?

Who is a materialistic person?

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For a working-class man, the path to luxury was ordered. But no one complained, everyone worked, honestly earned a living, and few even suspected that interpersonal relationships can be built based on personal self-interest. Moreover, any more or less materialistic person was despised, he was mocked

Monument to the Saratov harmonica: with hope for the revival of a unique instrument

Monument to the Saratov harmonica: with hope for the revival of a unique instrument

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The monument to the Saratov harmonica is one of the most interesting modern monuments in Saratov. This sculptural composition reminds residents and visitors of the city of one of its traditional symbols. Where is this sculpture located, and will it be of interest to everyone?

Japanese names and surnames. Beautiful Japanese names

Japanese names and surnames. Beautiful Japanese names

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

Learning more about Japanese names and surnames, you can not only learn the basics of the language in a peculiar way, but also better understand the philosophy of this people

Skinhead clothing, symbols, hairstyles. youth subculture

Skinhead clothing, symbols, hairstyles. youth subculture

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The concept of "skinhead" is associated by many people with such shameful phenomena as Nazism and racism. In the traditional sense, this means a subculture that arose in Great Britain in the middle of the last century among the representatives of the working class. Oddly enough, the first skinheads were black, and the current itself was born on the basis of the culture of the Jamaican settlers. In the presented material, I would like to consider the ideology, symbolism, clothing, which is typical for this subculture

Proverbs about an apple: examples, meaning

Proverbs about an apple: examples, meaning

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The article contains examples of the six most commonly used proverbs about apples, as well as information about where and when they appeared and what they mean. For both children and adults

Harlem, New York: description and reviews

Harlem, New York: description and reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

New York's Harlem neighborhood is shrouded in mystery, myths and stereotypes. But the city is developing, changing, and this is reflected in Harlem. Let's talk about the history and features of this area. What to see and what to fear for tourists visiting Harlem (New York)

Mining Museum in St. Petersburg: address, opening hours, exhibits, interesting excursions and reviews

Mining Museum in St. Petersburg: address, opening hours, exhibits, interesting excursions and reviews

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

Among the huge number of educational institutions in St. Petersburg there is a university that teaches mining. It's called the Mining Institute. And for many years now, the mining museum has been working with him, willingly opening its doors not only for students of the institute, but also for everyone who wants to see its exhibits. What kind of collection is collected in the museum, what is its history and how to get into it, we will find out further

Transbaikalian Cossacks: history, traditions, customs, life and way of life

Transbaikalian Cossacks: history, traditions, customs, life and way of life

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Transbaikalian Cossacks - were on the farthest borders of the Motherland a stronghold of order and statehood. Exceptionally courageous, resolute, strong in training, they always successfully resisted the best enemy units

The Brusnitsyn Mansion: where is it located, history and photos

The Brusnitsyn Mansion: where is it located, history and photos

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

St. Petersburg is a city with stunning historical and architectural monuments. One of them is the mansion of the Brusnitsyn brothers

Meaning "The dog barks, the caravan moves on". folk wisdom

Meaning "The dog barks, the caravan moves on". folk wisdom

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This expression can be interpreted in different ways, it has two meanings, which depend on the punctuation marks placed in the text

How to understand the expression "There is a joke in every joke"?

How to understand the expression "There is a joke in every joke"?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Most of us believe that laughter prolongs life, so we are not averse to laughing and having fun from the heart. We are happy to watch humorous programs, but there is nothing to say about KVN, which is loved by everyone, it is the leader in the number of fans of the creativity of the contestants. However, along the way, listening to the sounding remarks, we understand: in every joke there is a share of a joke

The Central Museum of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is one of the famous museums in the world

The Central Museum of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is one of the famous museums in the world

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The entire military history of Russia is collected in one building, from the pre-revolutionary period to the present. A truly interesting and unique museum that everyone can visit

Quotes about children. Who doesn't want to raise a happy child?

Quotes about children. Who doesn't want to raise a happy child?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

We all want our children to grow up happy and he althy. There are families where mutual understanding, comfort, happiness reign. The relationship between parents and children is warm and trusting

Competition of children's drawings "Colorful drops": nominations, conditions, prizes

Competition of children's drawings "Colorful drops": nominations, conditions, prizes

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

In order to promote a respectful attitude to water among children, parents and teachers in Russia, the contest "Colorful drops" was organized. What does he represent? What are the nominations? Who can take part in it? This article is dedicated to the contest "Colorful drops"

Valdai, Bell Museum: opening hours, collection, reviews

Valdai, Bell Museum: opening hours, collection, reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The Museum of Bells in Valdai is one of the most unforgettable sights of the Novgorod region. Travelers who come to the city on purpose, or turn here on their way to other places, take with them, in addition to new knowledge and impressions, unusual souvenirs that delight with their beauty and emit a melodic chime

What was considered "not comme il faut" in the old days and what is inappropriate now?

What was considered "not comme il faut" in the old days and what is inappropriate now?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

In Soviet times, the tricky old-fashioned concept was not used, but our fellow citizens understood even without it that work overalls or old trousers with a sweater that were inappropriate in the center of culture were “not comme il faut”

Modern city architecture as science and art

Modern city architecture as science and art

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The architecture of a modern city is taking shape in tune with the constant development of urban culture, industry, and the growth of the productive forces of society. Social and technological progress accelerate and stimulate the further development of old cities and the emergence of new ones

Peter 1: a monument in Moscow. Description, history, opinions

Peter 1: a monument in Moscow. Description, history, opinions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

There is perhaps no ruler who would be more deserving of the centuries-old memory of his compatriots than Peter 1. The monument in Moscow designed by the famous sculptor Z. Tsereteli is considered one of the most controversial creations of the author

Masai - a tribe that has preserved its traditions thanks to militancy

Masai - a tribe that has preserved its traditions thanks to militancy

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Masai - a tribe of proud warriors, one of the most ancient and numerous throughout Africa. They live in Kenya and Tanzania. A distinctive feature of this tribe is that none of its members has a passport or any other document. That is why it is simply impossible to determine the exact number

How is a two-faced person recognized?

How is a two-faced person recognized?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

A two-faced person is not yet a hypocrite: the real cunning lies in the many more appearances, and they can change depending on the situation like the colors of a chameleon when moving through the jungle

Alexey Ostrovsky: biography and photo

Alexey Ostrovsky: biography and photo

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Alexey Vladimirovich Ostrovsky is a politician of the Russian Federation. For three years he was the governor of the Smolensk region. Member of the LDPR party

Nobility - what is it? Nobility and dignity

Nobility - what is it? Nobility and dignity

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

At all times, nobility was seen as an important component in relationships with people. Even today, in our cynical age, this quality is appreciated. Nobility has become in demand, but it cannot be acquired without spiritual strength. People with this quality live according to the laws of decency, compassion and indifference. Nobility is a real gift that does not need rewards