Culture

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Practically every nation has its own heritage. One of the main tools for its transmission is folk culture (folklore). In the article we will consider this concept in more detail

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In April 2018, the urban landscape of Moscow was replenished with another magnificent sculptural composition. A monument to firefighters and rescuers appeared on Prechistenka Street, on the territory of the main department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The date of its opening - April 17 - was not chosen by chance. It was on this day exactly one hundred years ago that the Soviet fire brigade of Moscow was established

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German surnames arose according to the same principle as in other countries. Their formation in the peasant environment of various lands continued until the 19th century, that is, it coincided in time with the completion of state building. The formation of a united Germany required a clearer and more unambiguous definition of who is who

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How is Christmas celebrated in Germany? Noisy, joyful and cheerful, plunging headlong into the colorful whirlwind of Christmas fairs and concerts, singing hymns, meeting friends and acquaintances on decorated streets and squares

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New Year and Christmas are the favorite holidays of children and adults all over the world. No matter how different their traditions may be in each country, the belief in miracles is still common. Her personification is certainly a kind winter wizard, who mysteriously brings gifts to children every year … What is the name of the Finnish Santa Claus? Who is he and where does he live? Why don't we take a peek into an old Lapland fairy tale?

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The spring of life, the purity and charm of youth since ancient times have been reflected in the legends and myths of different peoples. What does the symbol of youth look like? With what fruits, plants, stones and colors did artists and poets identify the time of the dawn of human life? Let's try to find a bit of mystical meaning in things that are familiar to us

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Many Orthodox people are familiar with the tradition of carrying the evening meal to close relatives and godfathers on the eve of the Nativity of Christ, wishing them good evening. However, not everyone knows where this rite comes from, what is its meaning

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Since childhood, many of us remember a touching cartoon kitten from Voronezh, who, by the power of magic, landed in distant Africa. But not everyone knows that in this Russian city there is a monument to a kitten from Lizyukov Street - the first monument in the country to a cartoon character

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Medusa Gorgon and Perseus are one of the most famous characters of ancient Greek myths. The hero who killed the terrible monster and saved the beautiful Andromeda from death is credited with founding the city of Mycenae and the Perseid dynasty. Medusa, on the other hand, symbolizes a disgusting terrible creature, the embodiment of fear and death, but at the same time - an unfortunate beauty who, by the will of evil fate, became an innocent victim of a divine curse

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The tender and sad tale of the Little Mermaid, who lost her voice for the love of a handsome prince, is undoubtedly known to everyone. However, not many people know that a monument was erected to the heroine of this story. Moreover, the monument to the Little Mermaid exists not only in Copenhagen, the capital of the great storyteller's homeland. Only here are other sea beauties that inspired the sculptors, have nothing to do with the legend glorified by Andersen

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It's no secret that the first days of the Great Patriotic War were extremely dramatic: the German army fell like an avalanche on Soviet cities and villages. The command of the Red Army was unable to immediately organize a massive defense, and the only thing that held back the advancing enemy was the heroic actions of individual military units and subunits. Probably the most famous example of such heroism is the defense of the Brest Fortress

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As Francoise Sagan said, money can't buy happiness, but if you do cry, it's better to drive a Jaguar than a bus. And Sigmund Freud once said: "Sometimes a person is more generous when he has no money than when he has a lot." What other interesting aphorisms, expressions and quotes about money are known to the whole world?

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Guangzhou City is one of the largest metropolitan areas in China, which is known throughout the world for its high development of the trading industry. The annual Canton Fair attracts special attention of consumers, where the latest products of local producers are traditionally presented at rather modest prices. It is about her that we will talk in the presented material

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Women of the East have long captivated with their femininity, sweet smile and bewitching slyness, looking through shyness and curiosity. And what does the most beautiful Kazakh woman look like, a girl from a neighboring country that was part of the Soviet Union for a long time?

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Vacation is the time to rest for the year ahead. If you are relaxing in the Krasnodar Territory, visit the museums of Anapa. You are guaranteed a lot of pleasant impressions and new discoveries

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When one of the people you care about goes on a long-awaited vacation or for a weekend, you want to fully show the emotions of joy. Wishing a good rest in an extraordinary way in this case will help to show how sincerely and truly you wish a good journey and a great time

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In Kostroma, as in any other ancient city, there are a large number of museums. The exhibits presented in them are dedicated both to individual famous personalities whose life and work are associated with this region, and to entire eras. Museums of Kostroma, photos of which can be seen in the article, delight visitors with historical splendor

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To throw away, to throw out, to throw out, and also to throw out of something - such a meaning of the word "spew" is given by Vladimir Dahl's Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language. However, this is not the only meaning

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It is very nice to hear or read words of praise addressed to you. They are usually answered accordingly. But how to do it? Let's look at examples

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Sometimes reality seems too gray and boring, and you want to escape into a fantasy world. This feeling must have happened to everyone at least once. However, there are people who have turned their fantasies and creative energy into a serious hobby. Let's try to figure out who a roleplayer is, what he does and what rules exist in this seemingly easy matter

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The history of the holiday "Day of consent and reconciliation" goes back almost a century ago. Until recently, it had a completely different name, reflecting its essence: "The Day of the Great October Socialist Revolution." Since then, times have changed, and the state in which it all began is long gone, but this date is still important for several generations of our citizens

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As far as feminism was initially positive in the world, so now this concept has been distorted. How to understand what it is? Is a feminist a masculine, hateful lady or a wise keeper of the hearth?

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This article is devoted to revealing the secrets of Japanese and Russian names, based on their correspondence in both languages. Among the names considered in the article are Alexander and Mamoru, Konstantin and Eizoku, Anatoly and Higashi. The article touches upon their similarity, as well as the peculiarities of the difference based on cultural values

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Japan is covered with legends, myths and fairy tales. It is one of those countries whose films can really immerse in horror and leave behind a lasting thrill. From this article you will find out: what were her first gods, as well as who they are, the main favorites of urban horror

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Modern Japanese fairy tales and legends largely bear the imprint of those times when nature, according to ordinary Japanese, was inhabited by spirits; going out at night on a deserted road, one could easily meet a ghost; and communication with these creatures often ended in the death of a person

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Do you think many people think about our limits? Probably only those who urgently need to achieve high results. For example, athletes. Ordinary people don't think much about such things. Yes, and why? And so there are enough problems. Nevertheless, it is extremely interesting. After all, there are so many unusual, incredible things on the planet that are worth knowing

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Germany is famous not only for beer and prestigious cars. It is also famous for a huge number of well-known and domestic holidays, among which is the well-known Cologne Festival. How do hardworking and decent Germans conduct mass events?

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From ancient Greek literal translation means "word", "turn of speech". The exact definition of what a lexicon is is as follows: a combination of words of a particular language, parts of words or a language that a particular person or a certain group of people speaks. Vocabulary is the central part of the language that names, forms and conveys knowledge about any phenomena or objects. In other words, this is a language section that studies words, pronunciation, composition of speech, etc

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The article tells about the Moscow Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812, opened on the occasion of the bicentenary of the expulsion of the Napoleonic invaders from the territory of Russia. A brief overview of the history of its creation is given

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We all sooner or later think: What is the most important thing in life? Why do we even live? Where are we heading and what should be this path? These questions must be resolved. Knowing the meaning of life, you can understand the meaning of death

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It is impossible to fully imagine the cultural heritage without oral folk art. Legends and fairy tales passed literally from mouth to mouth were overgrown with new details and details, and this thread could be interrupted at any moment. Thanks to writing, we were able to preserve these most interesting examples of creativity, among which all sorts of sayings, sayings on various topics, proverbs about God, life and all kinds of aspects of everyday life occupy a special place

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There are many different necropolises in Northern Venice. The St. Petersburg Southern Cemetery is considered one of the largest not only in the Northern capital, but throughout Europe, its total area is approximately 300 hectares. It was opened quite recently, in 1971

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Bowling has long and firmly entered modern life. This game is a great opportunity to practice your marksmanship, have a good time with friends or strengthen relationships within a work team

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"Disturbing" - this word evokes strong emotional arousal, a wave of trembling running through the body. What can be disturbing, does this word have a positive or negative meaning, and where does it come from?

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Brazil is not only a synonym for the word "football", but also amazingly beautiful flora, many kilometers of beaches and interesting architecture

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Certainly, planning a child is one of the most important stages in the life of any young family. If your body is in order, and you are mentally ready for conception, then, as they say, go ahead and with a song! Several months pass… You already know the sex of the baby. Now the question of choosing a name is on the agenda. Today we will talk about how to name a daughter depending on the month of her birth

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The Order of the Patriotic War was introduced in 1942. It was the first Soviet award that appeared during the Second World War and had two degrees. The statute for the first time began to indicate specific feats for which a person could be awarded. Prior to this, orders and medals of the Great Patriotic War were awarded on the basis of general formulations. Orders of the Great Patriotic War were awarded for exceptional feats, which were many at that time

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One of the smallest city-countries on our planet, the Vatican, has an incredible collection of archaeological and historical artifacts, works of religious and secular art, in terms of its cultural, historical and artistic value. Museum-state - this is how this city can be called, in the huge Musei Vaticani complex of which most of the treasures accumulated by the Roman Catholic Church over many centuries are stored

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Oratory skills consist, first of all, of well-delivered, beautiful speech. By learning to communicate competently and skillfully, you can achieve many benefits both in your personal life and in your career

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Huckster is a slang word originating from the criminal world. In Russia, this concept began to be used in the dashing 90s, when small business developed