Culture 2024, November

The article tells about the Railwayman's Day. Its history is described from its inception to the present day. It is said about this holiday in different countries, about the features of its implementation. Describes how railways have changed and how they continue to evolve

New Year in Japan is an annual festival with its own customs. This holiday has been celebrated since 1873 according to the Gregorian calendar on January 1 of each year

Where is the dinosaur museum? What is its history? Where and how was it created? All this will be discussed in this article

Museum "Zabavushka" is a collection of folk toys traditional for different regions of Russia. The halls contain both ancient exhibits and modern specimens, made taking into account all the features and technologies of ancient crafts. What is interesting in the museum, what are children interested in on excursions, and why do adults come here?

The monument to the dog Hachiko was erected in Tokyo on April 21, 1934. It is considered a symbol of devotion and fidelity. The dog, in whose memory the monument was built, was born on November 10, 1923 in Akita Prefecture, Japan. The farmer gave the puppy to Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, who worked at the University of Tokyo. When Hachiko grew up, he always accompanied his beloved master. The professor went to the city every day to work, and the faithful dog accompanied him

A parable is a short story using allegory (an artistic representation of an idea) to tell the reader the main idea conceived. This genre is similar to a fable. The article contains the most interesting parables about truth and life. Despite their brevity, they contain the main idea that will make every reader think

People often demand freedom. This applies both to children who are not allowed to walk where they want, and to the elderly, who are not satisfied with the size of the pension. But what is freedom? In this article we will try to find the answer to this question

For people interested in different cultures, it would be useful to learn a little about the life of other countries. This article will give you a piece of Poland, namely, you will learn a little about the history of Polish names: their features, distribution and the meaning of some of them

The pages of any English novel about bygone times are full of "sirs", "lords", "princes" and "earls", although these persons constituted only a small layer of the entire English society - the English nobility. In this social stratum, everyone was subject to a rigid hierarchy that had to be known and observed in order not to be at the center of a scandal

The FSO Presidential Regiment is one of the most prestigious formations of the Russian Armed Forces. Like other military units, it has a rich and interesting history. One of the paragraphs of this story is the appearance of a cornflower blue beret in the uniform of the Presidential Regiment

Gastronomy is an attractive science. It is always interesting to learn a little more about food and the culture of its use. Especially if the subject is interesting. Today we have just one of these, namely monkey brains. How are they prepared, with what do they eat and what do they drink? Let's find out

Very often, even in the modern lexicon, we hear the old and beaten by generations saying “they don’t look for good from good”. Repeatedly, many people use it in conversation, it often flashes on forums and websites

Socio-cultural activity is a process that is aimed at creating conditions for the fullest possible self-affirmation, development and self-realization of a group and an individual in the field of leisure

Determination of needs, their classification, formation factors. Need for communication. Need for love

Morality is a fairly large and complex topic. Many take the liberty of arguing and speaking out on this issue. But the ease and number of discussions indicate that there is no complete clarity in understanding the meaning of morality, spirituality and morality

This house in St. Petersburg has become a special place where the great poet A. S. Pushkin spent the last days of his life. Currently, the apartment houses a unique museum. Let's talk about it in more detail

The article tells about the different meanings of the word "rosary", the origin of this term. A detailed description of each item and action called a rosary is given

Do we know what ideals are!? The article describes this phenomenon in detail, presents examples and types of ideals

The article presents several options for a polite appeal to a fat woman. Also given are some compliments for buxom beauties. Thanks to our tips, you will learn how to properly communicate with large women so as not to offend them

In modern society, only a few know the rules of etiquette perfectly. How to become a pleasant person in all respects? What rules of etiquette in society should each of us strictly follow? You will find answers to these questions in this article

What are the rules of conduct in society? Today's students have a lot of questions on this topic. The article is intended for seventh graders and their parents. It is designed to help you understand all the variety of rules of conduct that exist

The concept of "etiquette" means the rules of politeness, courtesy, demeanor adopted in a particular society. Types of modern etiquette have evolved over many centuries of the history of civilization. The rules were created on the basis of the experience of many generations

Concept is a term that has many meanings (derived from the Latin "conceptus", which translates as "concept"). If explained simply and accessible, then this word is interpreted as an innovative, fresh idea aimed at creating

Mokosh's amulet will help you protect yourself and your loved ones. Why this goddess is so famous, we will tell in this article

Autumn can be treated differently: you can passionately love it or hate it, but the essence remains the same - autumn will come anyway! And in order not to fall into autumn depression, you just need to figure out what to do in the fall so that there is no time left for boredom

If you think that "science" and "fun" are two words that have absolutely nothing to do with each other, then you are deeply mistaken. Moreover, there is a museum in Moscow that can show you the depth of your delusion

If you plan to make a tourist trip to the Celestial Empire, it will be useful to first know the main traditions of China. Read more about them in our article

March 27… Is it possible that one of your friends celebrates his birthday on this day? Or maybe this date is something else significant? Or is one of the celebrities celebrating their anniversary? You will learn about all this by reading this article

Belarus is an original country endowed with its own traditions, culture and holidays. What holidays are held in high esteem by Belarusians and do they differ from Russian celebrations?

Today we will talk about the origin of the name Sokolov. Studying the history of your family will always be beneficial - you can get information about your ancestors and learn interesting facts from the history of a particular region where your family lived. Read more in this article

Who are the Boy Scouts? Everyone has heard that there are such people, but not everyone realizes how deep the meaning of this movement is. A little deeper to find out who it is, this article will help you

Many organizations are engaged in the protection of cultural monuments, but do you know when their activities began? How is it carried out? What is considered a cultural heritage site?

The article is devoted to the history of the peoples of Europe, as well as a description of the features of their cultures, religions, languages and traditions

People have always intuitively felt that cats have some connection with the other world. That is why there was a tradition to keep these animals at home as pets in order to protect yourself and your family from various mystical events. Those people who do not have the opportunity to have a cat buy figurines and various souvenirs depicting these graceful creatures. The meaning of such interior decorations will be discussed below

At the intersection of Oak and Bath streets, in the heart of the Belgian capital, there is one of the most famous sculptures in the world and, without a doubt, the most popular attraction in Brussels - the Manneken Pis Fountain

Where is the monument to Vladimir Semenovich Vysotsky? Location of monuments to the beloved artist in Moscow and in the near abroad

Recently, there has been a decrease in the value of the institution of the family in society, but in many countries there are still those families that wholeheartedly preserve customs and traditions, pass them on from generation to generation and are not influenced by modern society. A real example is a Chinese family

Celts are a people of Indo-European origin, who in ancient times inhabited a large territory in the center and west of Europe. Let's look at interesting facts about them: how they lived, how they fought, what is remarkable about their culture. Also you will learn some ancient Celtic names

Different parts of the world have their own symbols of friendship. Be it jewelry, tattoos, engraved symbols - they all mean certain features and signs of twinning

The northwestern part of Moscow once consisted of country estates and landowners' lands. The large village of Novoe Vagankovo was founded and settled in the 15th century between two routes, trade routes from west to east and from northeast to west. The rural settlement was founded by Princess Sofya Vitovna, the wife of Prince Vasily the First. She did not think about the Vagankovskoye cemetery then. She surrounded her estate with villages, united it into one village and called it New Vagankovo