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The amazing color of the beautiful and mysterious pearl of the East is reflected in national ornaments. Indian patterns, widely used in national art, among which drawings on the body occupies a special place, are in many cases symbolic. What explains the surge of interest in Indian images?
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What associations do people have when they hear the phrase "red tulip"? As a rule, it is associated with spring, sunshine, good mood, love and wonderful aroma. What do we know about this flower? What is its history? What is the legend about? What does it mean as a gift or a tattoo? What does this miracle have to do with the execution? Read on and get answers to all your questions
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The profession has pretty good prospects. True, they depend largely on the skill and desire of the specialist. Gaining theoretical and practical knowledge, constantly improving, he can move forward, increasing the number of regular customers and increasing demand. That's what a barber is in our modern world
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There is probably no such person on Earth who would not know that the logo in the form of five multi-colored interlaced rings is the emblem of the Olympic Games. But that's what they specifically symbolize and why exactly these colors, not everyone will say. And not everyone knows when the Olympic rings first appeared at the games
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Many people are interested in the language of flowers. In the minds of many, the yellow rose is not the best value. However, it is a mistake to attribute to a luxurious flower such a base characteristic as a homeowner or a traitor
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Today, women also put forward their own criteria for male beauty. In our publication, attention will be focused on the male beauty of Kazakh guys. Features of the appearance of young people, their talents and services to society will be described in this material. So, let's start and finally find out who they are - the most beautiful Kazakhs
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The prestige of education in the modern world is doubtful, although it is precisely it that allows us to answer the question: what kind of concept is “ignorant”? By the way, a fun fact: according to statistics, Russia is the most educated country, if we take into account the percentage of people with higher education. Interesting, right? And now to the point
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Every day people wake up, go to work, have lunch, watch TV. But not everyone thinks about what place a specific date, for example, February 4, occupies in the history of Russia and the world. What key events happened on this day? What kind of people were born? What holidays are celebrated? Answers to all questions and many more interesting facts will be given below
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"Irreproachable" is a beautiful, refined word that comes up intermittently in conversation, but few think about its true definition. It is usually used in the sense of "excellent" or "beautiful". However, this formulation is not entirely accurate
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The richness of the Russian language in its diversity. Not only book literary norms make it unique. Words that are used day by day in ordinary life penetrate into speech, changing it every year. In this article, we will pay attention to the word "bro", we will understand its meaning and scope
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We could often hear a person being said to be gorgeous. What does this word mean? In what other cases can it be used? You can find out from this article
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Spain is an amazing country with an eventful history, a unique culture and a special mentality. In this article we will touch on such an interesting topic as Spanish surnames. Their meaning, origin and inheritance traditions will help to better understand this country
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Often in the process of conversation with someone we use certain phraseological units, the origin of which we do not even guess. However, a very large number of them came to us from the Bible. They are distinguished by an unusual imagery of thought, and today we will talk about the phrase "manna from heaven." This phraseological unit is usually used in the meaning of "wonderful help" or "unexpected luck"
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Everything seems to matter in Japan, even a simple tea party boasts a rich history and tradition. The Japanese tea ceremony is rooted in the deep Middle Ages to Buddhist monks who spread it throughout the land of the Rising Sun. What is this art and what are its features?
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The way of life of Arab women has always aroused great interest among Europeans, as, indeed, everything unusual and outlandish. The attitude towards them among the inhabitants of the West is twofold
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Under Soviet rule, the republics that make up the country, like the great Union itself, were considered the most widely read in the world. And this was true. Being well-read was considered natural and even fashionable
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The article gives different interpretations of the word "grovel" and analyzes in detail. Based on the meaning, conclusions are drawn about the context in which this verb should be used
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Many holidays and traditions in the US are no different from those in other countries. These include, for example, New Year and Christmas. But there are others that may seem unusual and funny to us. How about throwing a parking lot party before a football game, pinching people on St. Patrick's Day, or blowing up a huge pumpkin?
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White flies is a poetic or colloquial idiom. Appeared in Russian thanks to the observation of ordinary people. What is popularly called white flies? And what is the history of this phraseological unit?
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Some people say: "He is a real intellectual!". Does this mean that a person is educated or smart, morally stable or a patriot? Let's figure out when this concept arose and what is the meaning of it
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The shopping complex "Moscow Hobby Fair", or, as it is called, MYAU, is a huge pavilion where lovers of various hobbies can find something of their own: stamps, badges, coins, preserved antiques, products folk art and much more
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Family is a rather complex social entity. Sociologists are accustomed to considering it as a system of close relationships between individual members of society, which are connected by responsibility, marriage and family relations, social necessity
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Today the symbol of the wolf is quite popular. A huge number of T-shirts and backpacks are decorated with prints with photographs of this predator. Also, many get tattoos or wear jewelry with the image of wolves. With such popularity, not everyone knows that this animal in different historical periods was a symbol of both good and evil
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The ancient Slavs, living on the territory of modern Southern and Eastern Europe, worshiped a huge number of gods, the main of which was the god Perun - the son of Svarog. Today, evidence of the worship of the Thunderer is found all over the world
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High, tented temples, visible from afar, turned out to be the most suitable in form for construction in Russia. Many monuments have survived to this day and still amaze tourists with their beauty
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On the Neva River in 1703, Emperor Peter I founded the future masterpiece of the Russian Empire, and then the Federation - the city of St. Petersburg. Now, thanks to its unique architectural monuments and famous museums located on its territory, it is under the protection of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
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The Underground is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. It is difficult to imagine life in a big city without this type of transport. Few people know that in Moscow and St. Petersburg you can visit such an institution as the Metro Museum. Guests of these cities will certainly be interested in visiting such a place
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Swedes are a cheerful people who love celebrations, despite the stereotype of "tough Nords". They don't mind drinking and buzzing all night long. Holidays can be classified into two broad categories: Christian (religious) and those that are not related to religion. The eve of the holiday, or part of the day on the eve of the celebration, is considered festive, so many offices close already in the middle of the day
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The significance of myths in the history of mankind is enormous. It is by them that one can track the development of ideas and scientific knowledge. Throughout the history of civilizations, all sorts of myths have accumulated. We will analyze them in detail in this article
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The first works devoted to the symbols of Ancient Egypt appeared 1800 years ago. The inhabitants of the Nile Valley did not think rationally and logically, but figuratively and symbolically. Everything great that happened in the world was embodied in the small, schematic. So, the scarab and the lotus personified the sun, the feather - truth and harmony. In the article we will dwell in more detail on one of the most important symbols of ancient civilization - the Egyptian cross
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Female and male international names are those that remain unchanged (or with minor changes), regardless of the nationality and place of residence of the bearer. That is, this is not Alex-Alexey or Jack-Eugene, but not changing ones, such as Alexander, Robert, Philip. From this article you can find out a list of male international names, their meaning and who are the most famous owners of them
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In myths and legends, you can meet many amazing characters who played an important role in the fate of people. Among them can be safely attributed the clay idol of the Golem, which was brought to life with the help of secret knowledge. Who is Golem? We invite you to get acquainted
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The article describes the peculiarities of Russian speech etiquette, which establishes the rules of polite treatment of a particular interlocutor. A brief historical overview of its formation in its modern form is also given
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Japanese traditional house has an unusual name. It sounds like a mink. In translation, this word means "house of people." Today in the Land of the Rising Sun, such a structure can only be found in rural areas
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We used to go in search of some outlandish peoples to overseas countries. But it is worth remembering that many unusual small indigenous peoples also live in Russia. For example, the ancient people of the Nenets live on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Traditional occupations, religious beliefs, life, culture of this people sometimes seem to us distant and incomprehensible, reminiscent of alien
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For us, accustomed to standard forks and spoons, eating rice or rolls with chopsticks is a real savagery. But it's never too late to learn. So, how to hold Japanese chopsticks correctly?
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The house of Peter I in St. Petersburg and all the events associated with it are the historical heritage of the country. Sometimes the efforts of people who strive to preserve history for posterity can be called heroic
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The culture of the Kazakh people is surprisingly interesting, original and rich. From this article you can learn a brief history of the development of the national characteristics of this beautiful and developed country. The culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan attracts the attention of many scientists and travelers
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The culture and traditions of Spain differ significantly from the cultural heritage, customs and spiritual values of other European countries. Numerous tourists are attracted by the colorful atmosphere, temperament, friendliness and friendliness of the local population
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As in the world, and specifically in Russia, there are many different proverbs on a variety of topics. Including among them there are proverbs about lies and truth. However, often people use them without even thinking about the meaning of these phrases