Culture 2024, November

Gothic names, or Fantasy of representatives of the subculture

Gothic names, or Fantasy of representatives of the subculture

Since various movements, subcultures or any other unusual societies began to appear all over the world, Gothic names began to gain popularity. A new non-formal must choose his ak on his own

Which countries have the death pen alty? The realities of modernity

Which countries have the death pen alty? The realities of modernity

Crime and punishment - these two words were relevant even at the dawn of human history, because there have always been those who grossly violated generally accepted norms of behavior. This caused considerable inconvenience to the surrounding people, as a result of which it was decided to introduce certain pen alties

Lezgins: nationality, description, history and interesting facts

Lezgins: nationality, description, history and interesting facts

Every people wants their history to be remembered, traditions and culture to be respected. There are no two identical states on Earth. Each has its own roots and unique features - zest. Here is one of these wonderful peoples and will be discussed further

Proud Indians. Eagle feathers and their significance in tribal culture

Proud Indians. Eagle feathers and their significance in tribal culture

The history of the Wild West is covered with a halo of mystery, romance and adventure. Everyone knows that long before Columbus rushed in search of new Spanish colonies, the New World had long been inhabited. Initially, they were people from different parts of Asia. After the famous navigator landed in the Bahamas, which, by the way, he confused with the shores of India, he met natives or local residents, whom he immediately renamed Indians. In Russian literature, this term was a

Bindi: what does a dot on the forehead mean for Indian women?

Bindi: what does a dot on the forehead mean for Indian women?

India… An amazing country with extraordinary color and old traditions does not leave any travelers indifferent. Folk rituals have been strictly observed in this area for centuries, which is why it has its own unique culture, which has been continuously developing for more than 4500 years. During this significant period of time, it changed and underwent various metamorphoses. This also applies to the national clothes of the Hindus

Unofficial symbols of Russia. Why has the birch become an unofficial symbol of Russia?

Unofficial symbols of Russia. Why has the birch become an unofficial symbol of Russia?

Russia is an immense country that can impress not only with its vast territories, but also with its diverse nature. When you travel through it, it may seem that you have already traveled half the world. Fascinating landscapes, transparent lakes, unusual animals and atmospheric ethnic group. All this leaves a deep imprint in the heart of every traveler who has been lucky enough to visit its territory at least once

Castle of St. George. Sights of Lisbon

Castle of St. George. Sights of Lisbon

Going on a trip or vacation, everyone wants to visit amazing places and cities that have their own spirit and atmosphere. Arriving in such a country, you can instantly immerse yourself in its mood and feel how the locals live. It is this kind of vacation that will leave behind indelible impressions that will warm the heart for a long time to come. Many do not even hesitate to go to Europe. One beautiful European country, its capital and sights will be discussed in

What museums are: names, types

What museums are: names, types

"A people that does not know its past has no future." This wise thought helps to understand what an important role history plays in the life of modern society. There is no excuse for those people who believe that museum exhibits are just useless ancient objects whose time has long since passed. Today, every person is obliged to realize what an important social role they play. These expositions blur the boundaries of time, linking entire epochs together

Let's figure out how to finish a personal, business, congratulatory letter

Let's figure out how to finish a personal, business, congratulatory letter

Every person at least once in their life had to act as a sender of a message. In this case, many are wondering how to finish the letter correctly, in accordance with generally accepted norms. There are several options that are most common. Knowing them, a person can avoid many difficulties

In what speech situations is it better to use the idiom "crocodile tears"?

In what speech situations is it better to use the idiom "crocodile tears"?

Russian is often referred to as the most difficult. And although it is not in the top 10, in the process of studying it, many difficulties can arise. We are talking not only about its carriers, but also about foreigners. The Russian language has a huge number of rules and even more exceptions to them. Also causes a number of difficulties, the lack of fixity in the arrangement of words in sentences and the phenomenon of ambiguity

Sample filling an envelope. Fundamental rules

Sample filling an envelope. Fundamental rules

Modern people spend more and more time on the Internet. There they can make purchases, pay utility bills and fines, watch movies, listen to music. Even communication is gradually transferred to the network. However, people still use the postal service to send letters to each other

ORKSE: decoding and interpretation of the abbreviation

ORKSE: decoding and interpretation of the abbreviation

ORKSE (decoding will be given in the article) is a relatively new subject that was introduced throughout Russia in 2012. The innovation caused a lot of controversy among the public, but in the end it was accepted

Aleksey Eremenko - junior political instructor. photo history

Aleksey Eremenko - junior political instructor. photo history

Alexey Eremenko was born on March 31, 1906 in the village of Tersyanka, Yekaterinoslav province. Due to the fact that there were many children in the family, Alexei had to go to work at the age of 14. At first he worked on the railroad, and later - at the factory. There he helped his parents. Aleksey Eremenko was Ukrainian by nationality

Full Cavaliers of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland: list

Full Cavaliers of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland: list

At all times, the state thought through a system of rewarding the best citizens for their heroism and special services to the country. From 1994 to 1998, in Russia, full cavaliers of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" were considered to be marked with the highest award of the state. How many are there today?

Laureates of the State Prizes of the Russian Federation: list, history, awards and interesting facts

Laureates of the State Prizes of the Russian Federation: list, history, awards and interesting facts

Laureate of the State Prize - the owner of an honorary award awarded by the President of the Russian Federation since 1992. It is awarded for outstanding achievements in technology, science, art, literature, as well as high production results

Idiomatic expression and its origin

Idiomatic expression and its origin

Idiomatic expressions are inherent in all languages and bear the imprint of the cultural and historical development of the people. They can be divided into several groups, depending on the origin

Determining a person's age

Determining a person's age

They say it's indecent to ask a woman how old she is. Well, let! Ultimately, you can figure this out for yourself

Imperative method in regulation of legal relations

Imperative method in regulation of legal relations

The imperative method is a method used in public law to regulate vertical relations between the state and citizens (organizations). In the process of regulating these relations, the state empowers some subjects and imposes corresponding duties on others. As a result, relations of subordination and power are formed between these objects

French tongue twisters for adults and children

French tongue twisters for adults and children

What is the best method to improve diction and pronunciation in a foreign language? One of the ways out is to learn more tongue twisters and not be lazy to move your tongue! In this article, we deal with French tongue twisters and methods of working with them

The origin of the surname Savelyev (briefly)

The origin of the surname Savelyev (briefly)

Are you, your relatives or friends and acquaintances bearers of the surname Savelyev? Do you want to know the history of the origin of this surname? Then you will be interested in our publication, from which you can learn about this old Russian surname

Polysemy of the word - what is an organ

Polysemy of the word - what is an organ

Russian language is considered to be one of the most difficult languages on the planet. Lots of turns, exceptions, cases, etc. require certain knowledge in order to apply them correctly. One word in Russian has 3 and sometimes more meanings

Veps people: photos, traditions, customs, appearance, national costume, interesting facts

Veps people: photos, traditions, customs, appearance, national costume, interesting facts

In everyday life and at school lessons, we get acquainted with the history of our homeland, we study the peoples of Russia. Vepsians, for some reason, remain forgotten. In fact, we are talking about multinational Russia without thinking about its roots. To the question: "What do you know about the Vepsians?" - almost everyone will answer that this is an almost extinct nationality

Rednecks - who are they? What does this slang word mean?

Rednecks - who are they? What does this slang word mean?

References in the popular culture of American rednecks make most Russian-speaking people wonder: who are they, how are they different from others, and what place do they occupy in the social life of the United States?

Do you know how old is Kristina Orbakaite?

Do you know how old is Kristina Orbakaite?

Probably there is no such person in Russia who would not know Alla Pugacheva and her daughter Kristina Orbakaite. Nevertheless, not everyone knows how old Christine is. In this article, we will answer this question

How beautiful to leave in English?

How beautiful to leave in English?

Almost every person at least once in his life heard the expression "leave in English." But not everyone thinks about what these words mean, when they are used, and where such a phrase appeared in the Russian language

Do you know how old Britney Spears is?

Do you know how old Britney Spears is?

Everyone knows the famous pop princess Britney Spears. Someone is fascinated by her appearance and voice, and someone thinks that her work does not deserve attention, but absolutely everyone must admit that she occupies one of the leading places in the world of show business and music. In this article, we will tell you how old Britney Spears is

Marusya (full name Maria): meaning and fate

Marusya (full name Maria): meaning and fate

Almost every name has its own diminutive or abbreviated form. Most often, it is she who is used in everyday life by relatives and close people. This article will talk about the name Marusya, the full form of which is Maria

Arkhip: the meaning of the name, character and fate

Arkhip: the meaning of the name, character and fate

In our time, the male name Arkhip is quite rare. Perhaps this is due to its dissonance. The name is of ancient Greek origin, translated as "head of the cavalry", "chief rider" or "lord of the horses." This article will tell about its owner, character and habits. Such information will help when communicating with this man

Magical and money cowrie shell

Magical and money cowrie shell

In this article we will look at such an amazing item as a cowrie shell. What magical properties it is endowed with, what it is a symbol of, and what interesting facts related to this shell are contained in history

Russian folk art What is its value?

Russian folk art What is its value?

Russian folk art has always been one with the life of people. All items that today we attribute to folk art were made for a practical purpose, because there was nothing unnecessary in peasant life

Principles and norms of morality, examples

Principles and norms of morality, examples

Definition of the concept of morality. Types of morality, customs, traditions. Humanism, altruism and their significance in human relations. Correlation of norms of morality and norms of law, their differences. Our article is devoted to all these issues

How beautiful it is to congratulate an aunt on her birthday from a niece

How beautiful it is to congratulate an aunt on her birthday from a niece

In what ways can you congratulate your aunt on your birthday, what you need to prepare for this and how to make your congratulation original, unusual and unforgettable - read in this article

International Men's Day in Russia

International Men's Day in Russia

Every year on February 23, women congratulate men, and on March 8, the opposite is true. And more and more often at this time, opinions are heard that this is a completely different holiday with a completely different meaning. When, then, to congratulate the strong half of humanity?

Youth subculture: rappers

Youth subculture: rappers

The ways of expressing their worldview are different for each group - free love and anarchy among hippies, the assertion of nationalistic ideas among skinheads or the propaganda of mysticism among the Goths, but music of various genres has become one of the most massive areas of interest for young people. Hip-hop and one of its manifestations - rap is considered especially colorful and widespread

The ancient symbol of fire: description, features and history of culture

The ancient symbol of fire: description, features and history of culture

Fire is one of the four main elements on which the world stands, it fascinates and gives comfort. At the same time, he is able to bring torment and destruction

International Day of the Deaf

International Day of the Deaf

Every year on the last Sunday of the first month of autumn, the world celebrates a holiday - the Day of the Deaf, approved in 1951 in connection with the creation of the International Association of the Deaf and Dumb

How to behave at a party: the rules of etiquette. good manners lessons

How to behave at a party: the rules of etiquette. good manners lessons

Going to visit, hosting friends and acquaintances is a long tradition. Knowing and observing the rules of etiquette, you will leave a pleasant impression about yourself and will always be welcome in any home

"Napoleonic plan" - the meaning of phraseology and features of use

"Napoleonic plan" - the meaning of phraseology and features of use

The funny idiom "Napoleonic plans" causes a smile, often pronounced in a joking manner. And meanwhile, there is nothing funny behind these words. Giving them a harmless meaning is at least disrespectful to our ancestors

Wedding in Germany: features, traditions and interesting facts

Wedding in Germany: features, traditions and interesting facts

Every country has its own tradition of wedding ceremonies, and Germany is no exception. The Germans sacredly honor and observe customs, but every year statistics show us that the number of marriages is declining. On average, 400,000 marriages were recorded per year in the country, and fifty years ago, statistics showed numbers several times higher. In terms of age, the median is 31 for women and 33 for men

Sights of St. Petersburg: sphinxes on Universitetskaya embankment

Sights of St. Petersburg: sphinxes on Universitetskaya embankment

At the building of the Academy of Arts, located on the Vasilevsky Island of the northern capital, there is a cultural composition, which is one of the unofficial symbols of St. Petersburg. These are ancient sculptures that are much older than the city on the Neva itself - the sphinxes on the Universitetskaya embankment