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Probably only one out of ten residents of the CIS countries, united by similar languages, did not mention some well-known animal in their vocabulary. The appearance of this beast means events that are far beyond the predictable. Often this is a small scale problem. So what kind of animal appears among the Eastern Slavs in unpredictable situations? Well, of course! This is Yoshkin's cat! Let's stop at this non-standard phenomenon
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An amazing fantastic spectacle can be seen in the summer sky over the city of Moscow. Since August 2013, the Fireworks Festival (international) has been held annually in the capital of Russia under the name "The Best City on Earth". The location of the volleys for the entire period of the festival changes. From July to August it happens in every district of the city
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Ossetian surnames are distinguished by a long and difficult process of formation. Sources testifying to him are very limited. The origin of Ossetian surnames has long been of interest to prominent scientists of the world. To study the features of the formation of Ossetian surnames, the study of ethnographic, folklore and linguistic materials is of great importance
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What is a biennale? Why is it held in Venice? Why is this event so valuable in high art circles?
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Portuguese names originated in the distant past and mixed with the traditions of Spain. Names can consist of several variants and surnames at the same time. Moreover, they are selected only from a list approved by the government. In this list, only the names of Catholic saints and those who have passed the spelling check. In Portugal, there is a separate list of prohibited items, and it is updated annually
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The Soviet Union was called the "Evil Empire", the name Stalin was slandered and covered in mud. But did the population of the USSR really live in constant fear of the government, and was the Stalinist regime so terrible when compared with the current democratic system?
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The Darwin Museum in Moscow is one of the largest and most technically equipped in the world. The initiator of its discovery was Alexander Fedorovich Kots, a professor of zoology at Moscow State University. 1907 is considered to be the year of its foundation
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The subculture "bikers" can only be fully understood by ordinary people who have nothing to do with the corresponding people and motorcycles, only if you plunge deep into its history
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Vegetarianism is not only a food system, but also a way of life. Recently, many varieties of this movement have appeared, so some people cannot understand whether vegetarians eat fish, meat, milk and other animal products. But it turns out that every kind of vegetarian has its own diet. What will be discussed in this article
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We want to tell in our article about the Byzantine ornament. We can still see the ancient motifs of Byzantine patterns today in the ultra-modern interiors of apartments, on decorative tiles that adorn walls and floors, on expensive dishes, on jewelry. Such patterns are always associated with brilliance and luxury. But the origins of a special Byzantine style originate in the desire of mankind for spiritual harmony, which manifested itself in special external forms
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Extravagance, in harmony with outright bad taste, a combination of exoticism and nihilism, the brightness of colors and the loudness of external forms. This is how you can characterize the kitsch style - one of the youngest and brightest. How to create an interior in this style? What decorative elements can be used? What is needed to create a fashionable kitsch look?
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Mexican patterns are the result of the fusion of two cultures. The Aztec and Mayan heritage mixed with Spanish traditions and sparkled with colorful colors. Bright colors combined with geometric patterns created a unique Mexican style recognizable all over the world
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American guys have recently attracted a fairly large number of domestic girls. Against the background of many Russian men, they are distinguished by stable income, self-confidence, opportunities to realize themselves and see the world around them. What are their main differences, which appear with a closer acquaintance?
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Perhaps every person is familiar with the concept of composition. This is the basis of any branch of fine art, which helps to make the picture understandable and accessible to perception
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For the Greeks, the most significant holiday is the Independence Day of Greece. It is celebrated at the end of March, namely on the 25th
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The art of Byzantium began its development from the slave system. The smooth transition from antiquity to the Middle Ages also left its indelible imprint on the improvement of culture
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Lacquered coffins are used for we althy citizens. They are usually made from more valuable woods with beautiful color and texture
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The small city of Salisbury is located in the south-east of England. It is famous for the fact that in its center there is a magnificent monument of English Gothic known far beyond the borders of the country and a recognized landmark - Salisbury Cathedral of the Virgin Mary
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"You are heavy, Monomakh's hat!" - we often say, referring to the heavy burden of power or some kind of responsibility. The above phraseological unit primarily concerns people in leadership positions. Although no less often this phrase characterizes any difficult situation. How did this common expression come about?
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The formation of names in Chuvashia was greatly influenced by the presence of two religious cultures at once. Initially, when Islam dominated the republic, Chuvash names were in tune with Islamic traditions. After the conversion to Christianity, the situation changed dramatically, and people consulted Orthodox books
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A person's entire life - from birth to death - is surrounded by household items. What is included in this concept? Furniture, dishes, clothes and more. A huge number of proverbs and sayings are associated with household items. They are talked about in fairy tales, they write poems about them and come up with riddles
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Like everything else in this world, the flag, painted in the seven colors of the rainbow, has gone through a series of transformations, obeying the spirit of the times. A symbol of the divine principle, peace and tolerance. A hallmark of hippie heritage and an identifier for gay affiliation are all rainbow flags
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What is Eden? According to the Bible, this is the Garden of Eden, which was created by God for the first people - Adam and Eve
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When there is a rush at work, and endless chores at home, you often want to run away to the ends of the world - away from the hustle and bustle. We begin to get nervous, take out anger and aggression on loved ones. To avoid an unfavorable scenario, you should develop the golden rules of daily life
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Every day, Islamic statuses and quotes are gaining more and more popularity. At the same time, they are used not only by true Muslims, but also by people who believe in other gods. What is the secret of this growth in popularity? Why is society so drawn to the poetry of the East? And what Islamic lines can be called the standard of beauty and eloquence?
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The history of the country or region was displayed in each costume. The clothes of the Cossacks - Don or Kuban - are also of interest - just as we are interested in their history, way of life, customs. Let's get acquainted with the costume of the Cossacks, which you will meet now only in films
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Not a single isolated science, be it biology, psychology, anatomy or the like. cannot create a complete image of a person. Only philosophy tries to do this, but its knowledge is reduced to the study of universal human nature. Why is this happening? Precisely because man, as a biosocial being, contains too many aspects
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In our country, many cities are rich in history and architectural monuments. The stone Pogankin chambers in Pskov intrigue with their name. But it turns out that they are named after the name of the merchant who built them. It happened in the middle of the 17th century
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Moscow authorities decided to dismantle the Soviet monument to Gogol on Gogolevsky Boulevard and return the work of N. Andreev to its place
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Everyone probably knows about the Olympic Games, but the Delphic Games are unfamiliar and incomprehensible for many. What are they and how often are they held? Who are the participants in these events? You can learn about all this by reading this article
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Beautiful English names are not something completely alien and unknown to us. The rich literary heritage of English poets and writers is studied by a large number of people. English names sound very beautiful and can form diminutive forms. But, this, perhaps, is all their similarity with the Slavic names familiar to us
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Belarusian surnames and their origin are particularly colorful and diverse. A deep study of the rich cultural layer and the history of genera lead to unexpected results. It becomes clear why Abramovich can be a Belarusian and not a Jew. A brief historical excursion will help to understand the roots of Belarusian surnames
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The culture of Mexico, one of the most unusual Catholic states, was formed by a mixture of pre-Columbian American and Spanish influences, and in the last century has experienced the strongest influence of the United States. In this unique country, the beliefs of the Indian and European civilizations coexist peacefully, and the locals respect and remember their traditions
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The collections of the Darwin Museum, as well as the museum itself, could never exist if not for Alexander Fedorovich Kots, who from childhood was fond of zoology, collecting and exceptional interest in all living things. As a biologist, at the age of 19 (1899), he went to Siberia, where he collected a collection of stuffed birds, which brought him a medal at an exhibition of one of the All-Russian Societies
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Kazan in recent years has become one of the most attractive tourist centers of Tatarstan and everything is interesting in it, including many museums. It is very convenient that many of them are concentrated in the city center. So there is no travel time to view them
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Each of us can remember a funny incident from our life, which, as they say, "you can't think up on purpose". Curious situations happen to everyone, and this article
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Modern youth can no longer imagine their life without nightclubs where you can relax and have fun, celebrate an event and just listen to music. Such institutions now exist in all cities of Russia, and Vladimir is no exception, the clubs of which are quite popular among young people. The article includes the best similar establishments in the city
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How many articles have been written on the topic of mercy. Some try to reveal the essence of this virtue, the second - to show its significance, and still others completely refute its disinterestedness. And yet the essence of mercy, as before, eludes them, like a morning dream, dissolving in the depths of consciousness
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The article briefly highlights one of the most controversial and topical issues today: the role of religion in modern society. Both positive and negative aspects of the influence of the Church on the development of the world are given
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At all times, people have dreamed of looking into the future and learning about what lies ahead, getting a hint on how to act. Well, comparing similar clues and the events that follow them, we developed the so-called good omens