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Secrets of Russian speech: who is the image?

Secrets of Russian speech: who is the image?

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Many of us know that Russian is one of the most lexically rich languages in the world. Indeed, it is in the Russian language that there are many words and expressions, the true meaning of which is difficult to explain to a foreigner. For example, an image is who or what? Who can we call this word? And is there an analogue of this expression in the modern language? Let's try to answer this question in this article

To the secret of the Russian word: who is the troublemaker

To the secret of the Russian word: who is the troublemaker

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The Russian language is a real mystery even for native speakers. Indeed, in fact, not all words are familiar to us, and even if they are familiar, they are not always fully understood. For example, who is a troublemaker? We vaguely guess that this can be called a person whose behavior is characterized by irascibility, irrationality and even aggression. In this short article - about the meaning of this expression

The expression "lip is not a fool": meaning, etymology

The expression "lip is not a fool": meaning, etymology

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Many of us are familiar with Russian proverbs and sayings. Therefore, in everyday speech you can often hear the expression "lip is not a fool." We understand the meaning of this phrase, but it is worth understanding it in more detail

Monument to Yuri Dolgoruky in Moscow. Monument to Yuri Dolgoruky in Kostroma

Monument to Yuri Dolgoruky in Moscow. Monument to Yuri Dolgoruky in Kostroma

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Until the middle of the last century, various monuments of Moscow stood on Tverskaya Square of our capital, but their fate was not long until it was decided to celebrate its 800th anniversary on a special scale in the main city of the country

Anterior Asia and its culture

Anterior Asia and its culture

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Anterior Asia is one of the regions (geographical) of the Asian part of Eurasia. It is located in the northwest of the mainland and includes the Armenian and Iranian highlands, the Arabian Peninsula, Transcaucasia and the Levant. Ancient Western Asia deserves the closest study

Guggenheim Museum. Museums in New York

Guggenheim Museum. Museums in New York

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The Solomon Guggenheim Museum began its existence almost a century ago. The first mentions date back to the first half of the 20th century. Robert Guggenheim was a major gold miner and magnate. Moving away from financial and commercial affairs, he became a philanthropist, created a foundation and gave it his name

Peoples of Sakhalin: culture, features of life and way of life

Peoples of Sakhalin: culture, features of life and way of life

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Peoples of Sakhalin: way of life, culture, features, development. Indigenous peoples of Sakhalin: settlements, history, living conditions, photos

Library named after Lenin. Moscow Lenin Library

Library named after Lenin. Moscow Lenin Library

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The Lenin Russian Library is the national book depository of the Russian Federation. Among other things, it is the leading research institution, methodological and advisory center of the country

The tallest statues in the world. Which statue is the tallest

The tallest statues in the world. Which statue is the tallest

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The highest statues in the world are erected for centuries, as a sign of the country's steadfastness and power, as well as a historical value for future generations. Many consider the Statue of Liberty to be the tallest statue in the world. Indeed, this majestic monument, which is an American symbol, causes awe and admiration. However, there are higher sculptures. What is the tallest statue in the world?

Monument to Stalin: photo and description

Monument to Stalin: photo and description

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Once the name of this man - the almighty leader of the peoples I.V. Stalin - some people evoked awe, while others - fear, despair and hatred. The most surprising thing is that even today the assessments of his life are contradictory

Krymsky Val - a landmark street

Krymsky Val - a landmark street

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Since 1985, a branch of the Tretyakov Gallery has been located in a new building on Krymsky Val. The Art of the 20th Century exposition operates here on a permanent basis, but the vast territories allow other exhibitions to be held. Krymsky Val, which itself is a landmark of Moscow, has become even more popular with residents of the capital and tourists thanks to this exposition

Museum of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg: exhibitions, reviews

Museum of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg: exhibitions, reviews

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The Museum of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg has been open to visitors for 260 years. The date of its creation is considered to be 1758. The museum was created as an educational institution for students studying architecture, painting, and sculpture. Now 3 floors with permanent expositions are open for guests, as well as an elegant suite of ceremonial halls, where a variety of cultural events are held

Phenomena - what is this phenomenon? Phenomenon types

Phenomena - what is this phenomenon? Phenomenon types

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The philosophical term “phenomenon” comes from the Greek “φαινόμενον”, which means “appearing”, “rare fact”, “unusual phenomenon”. If you look around, you can see many objects, feel smells, warmth or cold, see beauty and admire it, hear music and be delighted with its melodic sounds. All these objects and phenomena in philosophy are called this term. In a word, they are all phenomena

Mercury is the god of trade and the patron of scammers

Mercury is the god of trade and the patron of scammers

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In ancient Rome, the cult of the god Mercury originated when the state began trade relations with other peoples. At first, Mercury was the god of grain business and trade in grain, then he became the patron of shopkeepers and small sellers, retail trade and commercial success. Depicted the god Mercury with a large purse

Ivan Andreevich Krylov: monuments in Russian cities

Ivan Andreevich Krylov: monuments in Russian cities

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The article tells about the monuments erected in honor of the fabulist I. A. Krylov in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Tver and other cities

Museums of Kyiv: description, reviews, prices. Kyiv open-air museums

Museums of Kyiv: description, reviews, prices. Kyiv open-air museums

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Kyiv is famous for its huge number of museums. The museums of Kyiv are represented by both architectural complexes and small expositions, which have a very small set of exhibits to their credit. The theme of the galleries is very diverse - ancient and modern history, wildlife, great works of art, ethnic exhibitions

Smolny Monastery is a brilliant creation of a brilliant master

Smolny Monastery is a brilliant creation of a brilliant master

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St. Petersburg is a unique city in all respects. Unusual is its history, the very appearance among the deadly swamps. Every building in it is a legend. But there are objects in the city on the Neva that have a special halo. The Smolny Monastery of Rastrelli stands out in particular. The cathedral was built for an unusually long time - 87 years, and more often than other objects it was passed from hand to hand

Elite - who is this? What could be the elite?

Elite - who is this? What could be the elite?

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The term "elite" comes from the Latin word eligo, which means "chosen", "best", "selective". In political science, sociology and other social sciences, an elite is a certain group of people who occupy a high position in society

Coat of arms of Penza: description and meaning

Coat of arms of Penza: description and meaning

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Penza - a city with a population of about 520 thousand inhabitants, the administrative center of the region of the same name. The history of the city is perfectly emphasized by the coat of arms of Penza. What does he mean? How long ago was it approved? You will learn about this from our article

Temple of Jupiter: history, description and photos

Temple of Jupiter: history, description and photos

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Among the many gods of the Romans, Jupiter, son of Saturn, was the supreme god associated with thunder, lightning and storms. The first inhabitants of Rome believed that they were being watched by the spirits of their ancestors, and they added to these spirits a triad of gods: Mars, the god of war; Quirinus, the deified Romulus, who looked after the inhabitants of Rome; Jupiter, supreme god

Khokhloma toys and dishes - a tradition that has become modernity

Khokhloma toys and dishes - a tradition that has become modernity

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Regardless of what Khokhloma painting covers: toys, dishes or furniture, the principle of coloring is the same. The wooden blank is covered with primer and drying oil, and then rubbed with aluminum powder. Previously, tin was used instead, however, modern technologies make it possible to produce aluminum in large quantities, and therefore it is now used in the process of creating Khokhloma utensils

Piskarevsky Memorial in St. Petersburg: a memory that is always with us

Piskarevsky Memorial in St. Petersburg: a memory that is always with us

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Piskarevsky Memorial in St. Petersburg is one of the most iconic memorial sites not only in St. Petersburg, but also in Russia. These are nine hundred days embodied in stone, these are tears, blood and suffering experienced by Leningraders during the years of the blockade, this is eternal memory and the lowest bow to those people who defended our freedom and independence during the cruel years of the Great Patriotic War

Chromatic color. How to make the world bright?

Chromatic color. How to make the world bright?

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The richest world of colors contains so many colors that it is sometimes difficult to determine which shade you have to deal with. However, when it comes to, for example, photography or cinema, we can confidently divide them into color and black and white. It is by these characteristics that one can accurately determine whether a particular palette belongs to chromatic and achromatic colors

Mass event - what is it? Organization instructions

Mass event - what is it? Organization instructions

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A mass event is a gathering of a large number of people in one place for one purpose. Instructions for organizing a mass event regulate the procedure for holding and taking the necessary security measures

Mammoth tusk: mammoth tusk mining, mammoth tusk products

Mammoth tusk: mammoth tusk mining, mammoth tusk products

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

On the territory of Siberia and the Urals, excavations are underway, during which most of the attention is paid to mammoth tusks. The body part of these dead animals is considered extremely valuable and expensive

Monument to the Unknown Soldier (Moscow)

Monument to the Unknown Soldier (Moscow)

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The Second World War for our country is still the most tragic and great event in history. The memory of those who died during these years is immortalized in many monuments and monuments, which are located in all cities of Russia. A lot of unidentified soldiers were buried during the war. To honor their feat, a Monument to the Unknown Soldier is erected on such graves. There is such a memorial in Moscow - in the Alexander Garden, near the Kremlin wall

American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History

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In the western part of the Central Park "Big Apple" (Central Park West) is located one of the most curious research institutions in the world. The American Museum of Natural History has long been a must-see tourist attraction. Hosting almost 5 million visitors a year, it houses priceless collections of artifacts from different eras

Hugo Award: description, winners, best books and interesting facts

Hugo Award: description, winners, best books and interesting facts

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The Hugo Award is an award given to the most outstanding work in the fantasy or science fiction genre. It was first awarded in 1953, and since then the ceremony has been held annually. What is known about the most famous Hugo owners, what fascinating works allowed them to receive this honorary award?

"Sword of Damocles". The origin of phraseology

"Sword of Damocles". The origin of phraseology

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In our life we often use various phraseological units and colorful idioms, sometimes even without thinking about the origin of these set expressions. Every self-respecting intellectual and, in general, any literate person should understand this issue. Today we will talk about the phraseological unit "Sword of Damocles"

The most beautiful women of the 20th century: a list. The main beauties of the USSR

The most beautiful women of the 20th century: a list. The main beauties of the USSR

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Actresses of theater and cinema, models, singers, public figures - these women are distinguished not only by their exceptional beauty, but also by their fortitude, self-confidence and ambition. They have achieved a lot in life, and their appearance was crazy, excited the imagination and made the hearts of fans beat faster

The expression "to sculpt a humpback": the meaning of where it came from

The expression "to sculpt a humpback": the meaning of where it came from

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The expression "to sculpt a hunchback" refers to a colloquial style, namely to its variety - jargon. The meaning of the phrase is very simple - to deceive. Very often people say something that is not at all truthful and reasonable, "think up on the go", "make fools out of themselves." In such cases, the expression "sculpt a hunchback" is appropriate

Monument to Minin and Pozharsky in Nizhny Novgorod: history of creation

Monument to Minin and Pozharsky in Nizhny Novgorod: history of creation

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The monument to national heroes Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky is located on Red Square in Moscow. The monument to these heroes, erected in Nizhny Novgorod, is a reduced copy of the Moscow original

Death masks of great people. How and why are death masks made?

Death masks of great people. How and why are death masks made?

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Death masks are an invention that came to the modern world from time immemorial. They are a cast made from the face of the deceased. To create them, plastic materials (mainly gypsum) are used. It was these products that allowed modern humanity to get a clear idea of the appearance of many famous people who lived in the distant past, to better understand the circumstances of their death

The meaning and origin of the expression "Everything new is well forgotten old"

The meaning and origin of the expression "Everything new is well forgotten old"

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As they say, "everything is transient and passing away, only music is eternal." What does "passing and passing" mean? This means that everything in life moves in a circle, everything repeats itself, comes and goes, disappears for a while to return again. You can give a huge number of examples that the new is the well-forgotten old. We use the experience of previous generations, modify it and present it as a new product

Monument to Tchaikovsky, Moscow: description, history, inscription, fence and location

Monument to Tchaikovsky, Moscow: description, history, inscription, fence and location

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Among the sights of the Russian capital stands out an interesting memorial sculpture to the great composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Located next to the Moscow Conservatory, the composition attracts the attention of not only students, but also tourists, admirers of classical music

Self-education is hard work on yourself

Self-education is hard work on yourself

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Family, environment, school, of course, play a big role in shaping personality. However, self-education is also of great importance. This is practically the only way to make adjustments to a person’s character in a certain life period

What is ideology and is it needed at all?

What is ideology and is it needed at all?

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So what is an ideology? What functions can it perform? The word "ideology" is a set of specific values, attitudes and ideas, reflecting the interests of certain groups, people, organizations and entire countries

Moroccan dance in national and foreign culture

Moroccan dance in national and foreign culture

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Moroccan folk dances are a spectacle that can please not only tourists who are keen on the exotic, but also the representatives of this culture themselves. In the article you will not only learn about what the Moroccan dance from "Peer Gynt" is, but also get acquainted with the main dance styles of the North African country

Childfree - what is it. Childfree in Russian

Childfree - what is it. Childfree in Russian

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Childfree ("childfree") means "free from children." In the article we will answer all questions regarding such people and debunk myths

In which cities there is a monument to Dzerzhinsky. Restoration of the monument to Dzerzhinsky at a historical site in Moscow

In which cities there is a monument to Dzerzhinsky. Restoration of the monument to Dzerzhinsky at a historical site in Moscow

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The monument to Dzerzhinsky in Moscow was installed on a historical and almost mystical place - Lubyanka Square. It was located directly opposite the very building where in different years the central offices of such power structures as the KGB, MGB, NKVD, NKGB and OGPU of the USSR were located