Culture 2024, November

Uncle Sam, the Statue of Liberty… Which country these symbols belong to is clear without explanation. But how did they appear and what is their significance?

The article is devoted to a brief overview of the definition of the word "smart". The paper gives some examples of its use

The article is devoted to a brief description of the verb "charm". The paper gives examples of the use of this word

The article is devoted to a brief overview of the history of the title "madam". The work briefly explains the origin of the title

The article is devoted to a brief description of medieval rites on ancient miniatures. The paper gives a brief description of them

Starting somewhere in the 70s of the last century, elements of American culture slowly began to seep into the USSR, and this despite the "Iron Curtain". Gradually, a kind of bright image of the United States of America was cultivated among young people in the country

Prestigious book awards are presented annually in various countries around the world. Focusing on them, many determine what they will read in the near future, what talented writers appear in the world, who should be guided by. For poets and prose writers, this is one of the most effective ways to express themselves publicly, to become truly famous and popular

This short word can be found on posters and signs, pages of printed publications and the Internet. ATP … What is a letter combination that reads the same in all directions, could mean? It turns out that he has more than enough values. We give only the most famous definitions of the word

One of the oldest plants in Russia - Gorky Automobile Building (GAZ). The museum, which has collected the entire history of the enterprise and a unique collection of cars, invites everyone to visit the exposition, get acquainted with the technology of the past and modern car models

Tajik famous beauties have a special charm and irresistible appearance. Some of them are known all over the world, others are popular within their region. Who are these princesses of oriental fairy tales? The article contains several stories about the most beautiful and famous Tajik girls

Beginning writers very often ask themselves the question: "Where? Well, where does the reader have the very key that needs to be turned in order to be remembered forever?". The secret is simple: just let him experience a vivid emotional event. And an extended metaphor will do the job best

The St. George Cross is a legendary award established by Emperor Alexander I in 1807. During the time of the Russian Empire, the order was awarded to the lower ranks for courage, on which, as you know, a great power rested. The sign of the order gave its owner privileges - getting rid of physical punishments and a surplus salary. During the First World War, there were about a million

The Ryabushinsky Mansion is, one might say, a modern architectural monument in the Art Nouveau style, attracting tourists from all over the country to this part of Moscow. It was built not so long ago, at the beginning of the 20th century, and since then it has been pleasing the eyes of passers-by and visitors with its exquisite beauty

The brother-in-law is the sister's husband. He is hope and support. The brother-in-law takes care of his sister and is the father of her children. But since ancient times, this relationship was considered not very reliable. They said the following about brothers-in-law: “Two brothers - for a bear, and two brothers-in-law - for jelly”

The Goddess Hera is one of the most complex and controversial representatives of the inhabitants of Olympus. On the one hand, she was revered as the patroness of marriage and legitimate children, and on the other, she was exhibited as an evil, vindictive, quarrelsome wife

Is it fair to call a memorial building or a stone slab a memorial? Could this word have another meaning?

Romanians are one of the Romanesque peoples living in the southeastern part of Europe. Development in close connection with other ethnic groups left its mark on their mentality and appearance. The Romanians borrowed the Orthodox faith from the Bulgarians, the Ukrainians - a gentle disposition and calm character, from the Gypsies - a love of songs and music. More details about the Romanian nation are described in the article

This expression is used when a person manages to do something that most people cannot do. When everyone around them says that this is impossible, there are people who prove by their own example that human capabilities are not so limited

Everyone believes in miracles, even if they don't admit it to themselves. The Safronov brothers are professionals in their field, they are popularly called Russian Copperfields. However, this is not surprising. Magicians are members of the international club of magicians

This article talks about the concept of "tolerance", about its origin and significance in the modern world and society as a necessary element for the prosperity of the future generation

Komi is a people with an original interesting culture. Its traditions are closely connected with the Russians. However, there are also a huge number of differences. Komi rituals are complex and full of deep meaning. Since ancient times, this hardworking people has been engaged in livestock breeding and agriculture. The Komi were well developed and crafts

The State Museum of the History of Religion is one of the most famous in Russia and all over the world. Bright and colorful expositions introduce the history of major religions, ancient beliefs and rituals. Walking through the halls, you can travel back in time and plunge into the atmosphere of the world of followers of religious movements

The expression "the less you know - the better you sleep" is often mistakenly called a proverb, and also, forgetting about the ambiguity of the verb "know", everyone tries to justify the unwillingness to learn with this proverb, talking about the dangers of extra knowledge

Proper name Lucifer is covered with mystery and duality of attitude towards him. For some, it is associated with theomachism, for others it is unacceptable even for pronunciation, since it concentrates evil itself in itself. And yet, since the name Lucifer exists - who is this or what is hidden behind this name, everyone should know

This is the most common male name, and the origin of the name Alexander should be of interest to many. And given that it is found in many countries and sounds the same in different languages, then it can also be called international

Still from school they know what an avatar is. And usually personification is the transfer of the image of a person to any inanimate object. But is everything so simple? And why does man always strive to revive dead matter? Or maybe dead matter does not exist at all?

Man does not live by bread alone. These biblical words are known to everyone, understandable to everyone, but so far they are perceived only as words. Their non-application in life has led to the fact that material values have become a measure of a person’s success, as well as his price

The expression "everything that is done is done for the better" everyone understands in their own way, although it contains great meaning and the answer to the eternal question: "What to do?" It is necessary to understand and accept this phrase not partially, but completely, immediately and forever

Olympic medals for most athletes, with the possible exception of football players and professional boxers, are the highest recognition of their talent, the crowning achievement of their career, something that most of them strive for all their lives. Their design and appearance have always been given increased attention, many of them remained in the memory of not only athletes, but also ordinary fans for a long time

Volkovskoe cemetery in the history of St. Petersburg occupies a special place, because its most famous residents found their rest here. Despite the fact that today they are no longer officially buried here, the ancient necropolis continues to live its own life, attracting the attention of numerous tourists

"I came, I saw, I conquered" - even schoolchildren know this phrase. These words were written by Gaius Julius Caesar in a letter to Rome, in which he described his victory over the Bosporan kingdom. Upon returning home, his legions, covered with glory, participated in a solemn procession through the streets of the city

The most popular position: a cynic is a person with the right attitude to life, in everyday life this quality of character is called "he althy cynicism"

The United Nations has existed for more than half a century, but not everyone knows what its flag is, what the UN emblem is and what is the meaning of the image printed on a proudly waving flag near the headquarters in New York ?

The declassed element, or, as they are also called, lumpen are the foam that pops up in the crisis moments of revolutions. The main thing that is important for these people is, using confusion, to get a social status, to become prosperous, but not through labor, but parasitizing on society

Vienna - the most beautiful city in the world - the capital of Austria. It is also considered one of the biggest cultural centers. The city has a whole Museum Quarter, consisting of a large exhibition center Kunsthalle and the Leopold Museum. The latter is very popular with tourists. Here you can see the best paintings by the masters of expressionism and many other interesting things

Russian museums reflect the history and modernity of our country. They do this not only with exhibits, but also with their fortune. In this sense, the museum of architecture located on Vozdvizhenka in Moscow is especially interesting - a surreal place for an ordinary visitor

Patronage… The word is not quite familiar to us. Everyone has heard it at least once in their life, but not everyone can correctly explain the essence of this term. And this is sad, because Russia has always been famous for the fact that charity and patronage were an integral part of its long traditions

Living in society, one cannot be free from it. During life, a person comes into contact with a large number of other individuals and groups to which they belong. At the same time, in each of them he occupies a certain place. To analyze the position of a person in each group and society as a whole, they use such concepts as social status and social role

The winter solstice is a natural phenomenon that is reflected in the traditions of the peoples of the world. How does the celebration take place in various cults? What deities symbolize the Sun and how do people celebrate the greatness of the forces of light?

One of the main tasks of the international community is the fight against drug trafficking and use. In 1987, an international day to combat this problem was established. Its meaning is discussed in this article