Culture
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Moscow and the Moscow region have always been famous for their high level of development and modern approach to life. The leadership of the region strongly supports the participation of citizens in the social development of their native land. In order to increase the initiative of residents of the cities of the Moscow region in 2013, the governor of the Moscow region A. Yu. Vorobyov introduced a project called "Our Moscow Region"
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In the list of the hundred most common Russian surnames, the name Zhukov takes an honorable 61st place. However, for most bearers of the surname, its origin is covered in a thick mysterious fog. Let's try to break it down, shall we?
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According to the dictionary of the Russian language, a beam is a stream of light that comes from a source, or a narrow band of light that comes from a luminous object. For example, the rays of the setting sun
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With the beginning of autumn, you can hear the question: "What date is the day of the nuclear scientist?" This is due to the fact that the citizens of the country are used to: professional holidays are celebrated on weekends in a certain week of the month. Here the situation is different. The Decree of the President of the Russian Federation (03.06.2005) determined a specific date - September 28. Since 2008, the Republic of Kazakhstan has joined the celebration
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Have you thought about the origin of your last name? Chechen surnames have ancient roots, so if you dig deeper, you can find out the incredible history of your ancestors
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Historically, in our country, pure meat breeds of cows were practically not grown - only dairy or, at best, milk-meat. The matter was not developed, they were not engaged in aging and fermentation of meat, which would allow it to acquire a good rich taste and tenderness
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To identify means to identify something with something. However, this word in different spheres of human life has a more specific meaning
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What to say to "thank you"? Why is the answer “nothing for nothing” always appropriate? And what is the right way to say thank you? The answers are in our article
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A lot has been written about coffee. There are many fans of this product, most of whom consider themselves unconditional connoisseurs and sophisticated coffee connoisseurs. But you can always discover something new and interesting by visiting the coffee museum. Petersburg provided in 2008 such an opportunity to residents and guests of the city
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Quite a few Russian words have multiple meanings. This one is no exception! What is tartare? In fact, if the word is capitalized (and the emphasis is on the first syllable), then Tartarus is the place where, according to Greek mythology, Zeus cast down the titans and Kronos. But in cooking, a different meaning of the word "tartare" is used
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Since ancient times, the beauty of presentation and simplicity of thought were considered the highest virtue. It is hardly possible to find a person who would not think that owning a word is very important
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Japanese manga artist Masashi Kishimoto is world famous. For the most part, the reason for this was his multi-volume manga called "Naruto", which is published in almost all languages of the world. But what do we know about the author himself? How difficult was his path to success? And are there any worthy works in the mangaka's arsenal?
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Japanese ornaments and patterns have been formed for several centuries. Their outlines are connected with the history and customs of the country. Now it is very clearly possible to determine the traditional oriental ornament among the patterns of other countries. The Japanese style stands out in some ways against the background of other drawings. It is distinguished by a special pacification and deep philosophy of thought
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Ukrainian ornament on a wedding towel. Traditions of using wedding towels and the rules for their manufacture
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A new day and a new life begin in the morning. It is wiser than evening and brings new hope. You can start the morning with a confession, forgiveness, or a reminder of your love. A morning greeting to a dear person is a great way to convey a good mood and just pleasantly surprise
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Grunge style in the interior is gaining more and more popularity lately. Everyone who follows fashion trends pays attention to it. So if you are moving to a new apartment or have started a major overhaul, then this article will come in handy
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Today, American names are popular all over the world. but few people know that they arose by transforming the usual names of colonists from around the globe
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Childhood is a time of joyful surprise of life, not burdened by practicality, a time of insatiable craving for knowledge, deep and strong faith in miracles. Isn't that what true happiness is all about? By visiting the Toy Museum in Moscow, you will touch the fragile magical world, become its hero
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The Fall caused Adam and Eve to be ashamed of their own nakedness and quickly cover it up. As you can see, the meaning of the phraseological unit "fig leaf" is closely related to this story. The expression reinterprets the event, raising it to a metaphor
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If you saw a strip of carved pattern with ledges in the frame of a woman's dress or in the edging of a curtain, know that these are scallops. But the term also applies to architecture, painting, applied arts
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Parents are finding it increasingly difficult to understand their children because of the emergence of special computer slang, although they themselves once spoke the language of hippies and informals that is incomprehensible to adults. What does lol mean and where is it appropriate to use this word
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Organization is an artificial system formed by man. The creation of the structure is carried out in accordance with a specific plan (project)
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The oak tree represents the masculine principle, and its fruits (acorns) represent fertility and we alth. A wreath of oak leaves was used as a talisman against evil spirits, to strengthen the body and fortitude of a warrior
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The proud and noble lion has long been admired by people. The strength, fearlessness and grace of this animal are sung by writers. And artists and sculptors decorated many castles, squares and streets around the world with images of the king of beasts. Therefore, it is not surprising that the names of lions are very popular among many peoples and in various languages
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There are many interesting places in the capital of Latvia, Riga. Tourists who have been there are advised to visit the Powder Tower, the Museum of Ethnography, as well as the Museum of History and Navigation
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The holidays in Bulgaria are distinguished by their diversity, brightness and special, Balkan flavor. Therefore, many tourists and travelers from all over the world strive to visit at least one of them
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One of the most titled and brightest teams of the 2000s is the team of the partially recognized southern republic - "Narts from Abkhazia". For the first time, their performance on the territory of Russia took place in the Voronezh League of KVN (2000 - 2001). After that, they conquered Moscow and the Moscow region, starting a triumphant ascent to the main trophy - the winners of the Major League. The proposed article is devoted to this energetic, slightly daring, but infinitely charming team, led by Timur T
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Voronezh is a million-plus city with beautiful architecture and many attractions. Here you can have a great time visiting theaters and cinemas, monuments, exhibitions and galleries. The museums of Voronezh fully reflect the history and culture of the city, the list, the addresses of which are in the article
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Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. Various curls, hooks, smooth and sharp lines, strokes of different thicknesses are designed to decorate the text, increase its aesthetics. Thick paper, ink and special calligraphy pens are the minimum set for this lesson
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The daughter of Zeus, the goddess Athena, had the courage of a lion and the caution of a cat, she was always armed with a spear and a shield, she wore a helmet on her head. Snakes slithered along the edge of her clothes, personifying the inevitability
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Monuments to the great Russian poet Sergei Yesenin have been erected in many Russian cities. Which one is the most interesting and original? This is a monument to Yesenin, installed in Moscow on Tverskoy Boulevard. It is believed that it was here that the writer himself liked to visit during his lifetime. The sculpture installed in this place is striking in its naturalness and sincerity
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Ropshinsky Palace, the abode of kings and nobles of the XVIII-XX centuries, today is in a deplorable state. The manor, overgrown with legends, was lost in the wild park of the provincial Ropsha (Lomonosov district of the Leningrad region). A little more, and the list, which presents all the objects of cultural heritage of Russia, may be reduced by one position
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The Olympic bear became the talisman and symbol of the 1980 Olympic Games thanks to its charm, good nature and beauty
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The Days of Military Glory are special days on the calendar, which today celebrate the significant victories of the Russian troops, which played a decisive role in the fate of the country. They have been in existence since 1995. The concept of memorable dates has officially existed since 2010, they include other important events in public life that should be immortalized in the historical memory of the people
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The national symbols of Scotland include the coat of arms and the flag (attributes of power), the bagpipe (a musical instrument), the unicorn (the animal painted on the coat of arms), tartan (the fabric from which kilts are sewn), the thistle (found on banknotes ) and a real character in Scottish history - the Apostle Andrew
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Received an invitation marked RSVP and don't know what it means? You will find the answer to your question in this article
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A bouquet of colorful roses is suitable for any holiday. It will be a great addition to the main gift. In ancient Greece and Rome, roses represented nobility and power. Now these flowers are presented to manifest their feelings, which ones - the shade of the bud will say
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The Mother's Monument is a common image in domestic sculpture, which became extremely popular after the end of the Great Patriotic War
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Every modern person needs to know what relaxation is, because there are a lot of stresses in life that need to be de alt with. Learn about ways to relax
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Many are interested in how to get to the Troyekurovsky cemetery. Find out the numbers of the buses that go there. You will also get basic information about the churchyard