Culture 2024, November

When pronouncing a joke about the omnipresent wind, one feels lightness and the desire to soar up with raised hands. They are so peppy and stormy, dizzying and flying - these proverbs about the wind

Don't feed these Internet users with bread, but let them climb the expanses of the World Wide Web. They are everywhere and as many as ants. Ninety percent of PC, laptop, tablet and smartphone users are the most avid users

But they really say that in the Kuban, as in paradise. Especially how the holidays go. At any fun you can hear Kuban proverbs and sayings. They differ from other racial parables in their lightness and devotion to the Russian land

A peculiar symbolic dialect adds mystery to the rare Russian Chuvash tribe. This is another branch that has its roots in distant history and flourished in the modern age. It has grown into a beautiful civilization with its customs and customs. Listening to the work of this people, one can say - in the Chuvash language, parables flow lightly

Well, if you have learned to live according to the laws of active actions, or maybe even enrolled in some section or he alth group, then it's time to congratulate you! Then you understand what ORU means

You can list a huge number of merits and understand that they all relate to different cases. But all episodes of fearlessness are closely connected with one goal - the desire to make the world kinder and better

Oh, those sayings about food! Diverse and tasty, appetizing and blush, humorous and artistic. Whatever the fable, it is worth a lot. And the thought is always - not in the eyebrow, but in the eye

Libraries as a cultural heritage of mankind carry important historical milestones and revive brilliant eras for future generations. One of such creations of the world was the state reading room of Rostov-on-Don. Let's talk about her today

Spain is a country of conquistadors and sailors, merchants and travelers, pirates and beautiful women, gourmet food and picturesque architecture. Throughout its existence, revolutions thundered in the Spanish kingdom, dictatorial power was overthrown, and the post-war regime was destroyed.

Like any capital, Tallinn has a unique and great history. Therefore, it is obvious that in such cities, as a rule, a huge number of various attractions are concentrated, which delight tourists and which local residents are proud of. One of them is the Dome Cathedral

Our capital is rich in sights and memorable places. Many of them have become reserved. They contain the whole history of our people, country. In this article, we want to introduce you to the most interesting Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, which is located almost in the very center of Moscow

Architecture and interiors of the Enlightenment and the New Age hardly leave anyone indifferent - they cause either stormy delight or categorical denial. But even today, architects are turning to baroque, empire, rococo styles, because people like this aesthetic, it resonates in their souls. However, often only a specialist can understand the difference between these historical styles

It is often said of someone that he is so diligent-diligent. What does this definition mean?

Phraseologisms are quite densely present in our daily life. However, we use them without knowing their significance. For example, do you know where the phrase "shish with butter" comes from? Do you know that shish is a doula? Yes, this is the same not very decent physical gesture

In school textbooks, the word "devotion" is defined as something inanimate, feminine, 3rd declension

When meeting a person, did you have to drive away the thought: “What kind of Victor is this? Maxim is. Are there among your acquaintances those who are dissatisfied with their name, embarrassed by it? Or, on the contrary, introducing himself, the man proudly says: “My name is Boris.” The meaning of our names is quite large and affects the fate of every person. That's what a lot of people think. And some of them even officially change the name given at birth, choosing one that seems more suitable for them

February 3 is Aquarius' birthday. People belonging to this zodiac sign are distinguished by a strong character, which can sometimes even seem difficult, and great potential. As a rule, if they use it, they achieve a lot. And it is also a day on which a lot of interesting and important events took place. All this should be discussed in a little more detail

The life of an average Russian is a series of gray everyday life with occasional splashes of a holiday. But it turns out that we have a lot of significant dates. Very rich in all sorts of historical, memorable and simply entertaining events is February 8

Many former religions are said to be dead and now no longer exist, and information about them is very scarce. But there are also emerging ones that have avant-garde and bizarre forms. The Russian Pastafarian Church preaches one of these religions. It originated in our time

According to experts, approximately at the beginning of our era, all existing Slavic peoples were divided into three branches: eastern, southern and western. In this article, we will take a closer look at the last of them

The Gregorian calendar is currently the most common chronological system, named after Pope Gregory XII, who insisted on its introduction in the Catholic world

Foreign names… Perhaps, in the 21st century, it is already difficult to surprise anyone with them. Why? Yes, in my own words, due to the fact that today people of different nationalities, cultures and religions live side by side in the so-called global village

What are rituals, and what are they? In this article you can get answers to these questions, and also learn about the most interesting customs of the Russian people

The question of how to name a child worries future parents long before the long-awaited baby appears. The choice is often not only the parents themselves. Grandparents, aunts and uncles, maybe even friends join. Everyone needs to have their say

Everyone knows the names of the fingers of a human hand. But where did they come from and why were these particular definitions chosen? Especially for you, we found the answer to this question, as well as many interesting facts about human hands

This symbol has long had an important ideological and religious significance. Rays emanating from one point form an angle equal to 36 degrees. The five-pointed star has always been something of an ideal for everything in the world

He has no subordinates, but nevertheless, without him there would be no plants, animals, people would be sad and not fall in love, they would not see the beauty of the world. This is the god of the Sun, which was present in many pagan cultures. Thanks to him, the day replaces the night, he gives warmth to the rays of the fireball, which pleases the people of the entire planet

The historical period of Egypt began at the turn of the third and fourth millennia before the birth of Christ. The ancient cultural tradition, undergoing the influence of invaders and internal upheavals, lasted until the adoption of Christianity in the fourth century AD. For almost three and a half thousand years, the list and functions of the Egyptian gods have undergone significant changes. They acquired features and names characteristic of their neighbors - Assyrians, Hittites, Hyksos, Hellenes

How often does a person say something really smart and valuable? Certainly much less than any stupid phrases. But, as the Bible tells us, in the beginning was the Word. It is this that allows us to reveal our thoughts as much as possible and convey it to others

As a rule, the farther events behind us in time, the less truth remains in the legends. Folk tales, parables and fairy tales differ from the writings of chroniclers in that, in addition to people, mythological creatures act as characters in them

The history of Russian cinema began quite a long time ago - from the first documentaries by ordinary photographers. The beginning of history is considered to be the birth of the "Great Mute" in 1898. History says that the French brought cinema to Russia. But this did not prevent photographers from quickly mastering the art of photography and already in 1898 to release the first documentaries

Modern people who do not attend the temple rarely hear the word "wicked". This concept is found mainly in the lexicon of believers

Damn genie or just the number thirteen throughout the history of mankind has terrified people. Does this number really carry something sinister, or is it another fiction of the fanatics of the ancient world? Let's try to figure it out

From year to year, popular glossy magazines publish the top ranking of the most beautiful men in the world. Each time the list changes: some come, others go. But still, there are those that excite the minds of the fairer sex for many years. They make you monitor the prosperity of your career, wait for the release of a new film, series or single. It is these most beautiful men in the world that deserve admiration

Russian Christmas time is a period of time usually dedicated to the so-called winter solstice. Usually they open the national solar year. Currently, Christmas time is celebrated throughout Russia and, as a rule, is considered a youth holiday. The favorite entertainment of young people during this period is carols and various fortune-telling. But how did young people in Russia spend their holy days? Let's talk about all this in more detail

In Russia, museums where you can see the bones of giant ancient pangolins are available in many large cities. If you want to immerse yourself in the era of dinosaurs, then by all means visit one of these establishments, for example, in the capital of our country. Dinosaurs in the museums of Moscow, of course, are not real, but only in the form of skeletons, but this does not make them less interesting and surprising for true connoisseurs of natural science

The article gives definitions of apotheosis and gives examples of the use of this concept in history and art, in particular, the fresco "The Apotheosis of Washington" is briefly described

Do you want to get into the Middle Ages and see with your own eyes how heretics, criminals and other people who were considered enemies of the people by the Inquisition were punished? Then head to the Museum of Medieval Torture. The organizers of such exhibitions have thought of everything: visitors are immersed in the atmosphere of that time

According to Chinese legend, if the Phoenix bird descends to earth from the skies, it promises joy and prosperity. This creature with fiery plumage is mentioned in many Chinese fairy tales and myths. It is depicted with a magnificent, bright tail, huge eyes and a long crest, similar to a trident

March 21 in Russia is a very amazing and spiritual day. Of course, after all, no holiday brings so much benefit to the soul as the one celebrated on this day - World Poetry Day