Culture 2024, September
The seventh of April is a day unique in its nature. It was this date in the history of mankind that became the key to the development of many modern technologies. On this day, the works of the greatest composers, which are rightfully recognized as masterpieces of musical classics, were presented to the public. Details about what happened on April 7th, what famous people were born, as well as other interesting facts will be given below
Man is surprised by everything that goes beyond the ordinary. But if actions cause approval or condemnation among others, then unusual abilities only surprise, delight or disgust. Amazing people have superpowers, talent, a gift, or maybe something else? Where do they live? How are their fates? And who are the most amazing people in world history?
The relationship between the concepts of culture and civilization is a rather complex problem. Some philosophers consider them almost synonymous, but there is also a large cohort of those who breed these terms and consider them antagonistic. Consider the very meaning and origin of these words. "Culture" appeared in ancient Rome and originally meant the cultivation of the land. The etymology of the term "civilization" comes from the Latin "civis" (which means city dweller, citizen)
The article reveals the main characteristics of ancient Slavic names. The history of their origin and development trend in modern society is described
Many customs of the peoples of the world are based on ancient superstitions and rules of etiquette. Some traditions have a religious basis, others have a social basis, while others quite by chance arose in a single historical period and became widespread
Among ancient peoples, laurel was of great importance. The Romans and Greeks believed that the laurel wreath could protect against disease and lightning strikes
God Ra in the Egyptian pantheon occupied a special place. This is understandable: a southern country, a constantly burning sun overhead … Other gods and divines performed their own specific functions, and only the beneficent god Ra illuminated the entire Earth, making no distinction between poor and rich, pharaohs and slaves, people and animals
Earlier, the term "lady" was applied to the spouses of noble lords, who were aristocrats by origin and often lived in a secular society. Refined manners were instilled in them from childhood
Currently, more than seven percent of the world's population uses Arabic for their communication. Its writing is used in twenty-two states, and its modification is common among the peoples of India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and other countries. When considering the features of this letter, you can see a lot of advantages in it, as well as the beauty of the sound of Arabic words and speech
Thieves' law applies only to their own, it's a kind of corporate rules. Strangers may not obey the law. In general, they are needed solely so that “our own” can survive at their expense. Since the middle of the twentieth century, the thieves' law has been gradually modified
Each of us more than once managed to hear from unfamiliar and close relatives an unflattering mention of some objectionable figure - "Jew". It is always pronounced confidently and with mockery, with a bit of contempt and a twinkle in the eyes. The meaning is captured at some deep, subconscious level - few people know exactly who a Jew is
A short philosophical essay that reveals the author's thoughts on the topic "honor is ..", with a bit of condemnation and at the same time with the hope of a better outcome
School gold medal has always been a privilege that we have been striving for since the first years of study. But few people know the history of its origin. After the introduction of the Unified State Examination, the medal lost its original significance. Will modern schoolchildren strive for it?
The rarest surname in Russia belonged to a Soviet gymnast. At the same time, it was also the longest. Judge for yourself: Arkhinevolokocherepopindrikovskaya. As lovers of Soviet sports said, praise the professionalism and endurance of the presenters who called this gymnast to perform
The main activity of social policy is the general solution of a whole system of problems that arise in society at this stage of the country's historical development. Among the accumulated issues there are always those that require priority intervention, and secondary ones
Mustard seed - the main component of one of the parables of Jesus Christ. Its plot and meaning will be described in this article
In any family there are some important things that keep the memory of ancestors or are passed down from generation to generation for other reasons. What are family heirlooms and what items should be left as a keepsake for posterity? Learning how to disassemble grandmother's chests correctly and compiling a family tree
This article is entirely aimed at introducing the reader to an amazing object called the Children's Railway (Irkutsk)
What is a letter? It seems that any student, even elementary school students, can answer this question, not to mention us adults. At first glance, it seems that there is nothing special in this subject - a piece of paper with letters, and that's it. Well, perhaps these paper messages can still be rolled into a tube or neatly folded in half or four times
Kazakh national costume is not only a matter of pride for the local population, but also an object of increased attention from both Russians and guests from near and far abroad. What is so unusual about this outfit? And how does it differ from the usual sundress or kokoshnik for us?
This article aims to tell just about such places. The reader will also learn which monuments to the children of the war in Russia should be visited first. After all, it's no secret to anyone that everyone, from young to old, took a direct part in the Great Patriotic War
This article aims to acquaint the reader with the culture and rituals of the neighboring state. Indeed, as practice shows, if hopak - a Ukrainian folk dance with a rich history - can still be considered more or less famous, then many readers have not even heard of the rest. Let's fix this unfortunate injustice
People of different nationalities and faiths live in Moscow. Temples have been built to uphold their legal right to individual freedom. Let us turn to the origins of Islamic culture. Consider which mosque in Moscow is the largest. Is it the oldest of all? We will also provide information on the location of the main Islamic organizations of the capital
The question of what a “fiery hyena” is is practically meaningless, since the word hyena is a predatory beast that lives in Eurasia and Africa. This animal is not fiery either in color or in lifestyle. So, apparently, we are talking about Gehenna - a place located near Jerusalem
Quotes of the wisest people of different times, views, occupations are still relevant and popular today
The Roerich Museum in Moscow daily invites you to get acquainted with the life and work of Nicholas Roerich and his family, listen to lectures, take part in seminars
Do you want to become an interesting conversationalist? Then you need to have in stock a few universal topics that you can talk about with any person. But not always your opponent will agree to keep the conversation going. What to do in this case? Below you will find discussion topics that will help spice up any conversation, make it memorable and interesting
Try to complete the sentence: "Khach is…". Isn't it possible to give a definitive answer? But this word has not left the language of not only Muscovites, but also many Russians in general for several years now
The square near the Belorussky railway station is one of the most interesting historical places in Moscow. Changed beyond recognition over the past centuries, it still keeps the memory of the past of the capital
A name is given to every person from birth. Without the ability to address each other in some way, communication would be difficult. Women's names starting with X are characterized positively. These are economic and hard-working people, they know how to realize themselves, have organizational skills
The Order of Honor is a Russian state award established by the President of the Russian Federation in 1994. This distinction is awarded to citizens for great achievements in industrial, charitable, research, social, public and cultural activities, which significantly improved people's lives
Get ready, parents, if your son is named Timur. You have to seriously engage in education, in every possible way develop the talents of the child and devote a lot of time to his studies. You will raise a very strong spirit of a person
It always seems that others are better: the neighbor's grass is greener, the car is cooler, the children are smarter, etc. We used to think that life in Russia is difficult and bleak. However, a small comparison of the facts will show that not everything is so bad
Who are friends? Many had them, most still have them today. Each of us knows a lot of jokes, proverbs and aphorisms about friendship that seem to explain everything. But if we analyze the content of the concept, it turns out that people mean different levels of relationships. Let's try to figure out who friends are, as well as what happens between them
When asked why people are called people, dictionaries answer that there are no other thinking living beings, endowed with speech and able to work not only in social production, but also in the manufacture of tools, on Earth. It can be added to the dictionary definition that it is precisely this planet that is the place of compact residence of people as a species
The most difficult thing for a person to understand is morality and morality. Morality is the rules that people and society as a whole establish. According to the implementation of these norms, society evaluates a person. Morality is the internal principles that a person establishes for himself. These two types of rules often do not coincide
How to make yourself a cool name on the site? Use symbols for your nickname: simply decorate your name with images of hearts, notes or skulls - you will have a cool nickname
Every female Georgian name has a long history with a great interweaving of cultures of other countries. We can say that this people absorbed all the best that other inhabitants of the continent in particular and the planet as a whole offered to them
In fact, all Buryat names were borrowed from other languages: Tibetan and Sanskrit. But it happened quite a long time ago, more than three hundred years ago. That is why, in modern times, most Buryats do not even suspect that some of their names have a completely non-folk history
Any kind of fine folk art is an element that is created by people. Moreover, most of them appeared at the dawn of the formation of human society. For a long period, the skills necessary for folk art were passed down from generation to generation