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A boy scout is a young scout? Definition, history and nuances

A boy scout is a young scout? Definition, history and nuances

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Sokolov: the origin of the surname. History and meaning

Sokolov: the origin of the surname. History and meaning

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Holidays in Belarus: description, history and features

Holidays in Belarus: description, history and features

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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?

March 27: this day in history

March 27: this day in history

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

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

Chinese customs and traditions

Chinese customs and traditions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

The unique museum of entertaining sciences "Experimentanium"

The unique museum of entertaining sciences "Experimentanium"

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What to do in autumn so as not to be bored

What to do in autumn so as not to be bored

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Amulet Makosh: meaning, features, schemes and recommendations

Amulet Makosh: meaning, features, schemes and recommendations

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Concept is a multifaceted concept

Concept is a multifaceted concept

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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

Types of etiquette and their brief description

Types of etiquette and their brief description

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What are the rules of conduct? Types of rules

What are the rules of conduct? Types of rules

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Basic rules of etiquette in society. Etiquette in modern society

Basic rules of etiquette in society. Etiquette in modern society

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

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

How to politely call a fat woman? Etiquette Lessons: Learning to Compliment

How to politely call a fat woman? Etiquette Lessons: Learning to Compliment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What are ideals? moral ideal

What are ideals? moral ideal

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What are rosaries? Different meanings of the word "rosary"

What are rosaries? Different meanings of the word "rosary"

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Museum-apartment of Pushkin A. S. on the Moika (St. Petersburg)

Museum-apartment of Pushkin A. S. on the Moika (St. Petersburg)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Morality is the true moral practice

Morality is the true moral practice

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Demand is a stimulus

Demand is a stimulus

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

What is a socio-cultural activity?

What is a socio-cultural activity?

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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

The meaning of the words "they don't look for good from good"

The meaning of the words "they don't look for good from good"

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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

Monkey brains: the origin and culture of consumption

Monkey brains: the origin and culture of consumption

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Vasilkovyi takes the Presidential Regiment of the FSO of Russia: description, history and interesting facts

Vasilkovyi takes the Presidential Regiment of the FSO of Russia: description, history and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

English titles: ascending list, acquisition and inheritance

English titles: ascending list, acquisition and inheritance

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Polish names: features and meaning

Polish names: features and meaning

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

What is freedom in modern society

What is freedom in modern society

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Parables about truth and life with morality

Parables about truth and life with morality

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

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

Hachiko: a monument in Tokyo. Monuments to the dog Hachiko in Japan

Hachiko: a monument in Tokyo. Monuments to the dog Hachiko in Japan

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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

"Zabavushka", Museum of Russian Folk Toys: address, opening hours, reviews

"Zabavushka", Museum of Russian Folk Toys: address, opening hours, reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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?

Where is the most famous dinosaur museum in the world?

Where is the most famous dinosaur museum in the world?

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

Traditions of celebrating the New Year in Japan (photo)

Traditions of celebrating the New Year in Japan (photo)

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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

Railroad Day. Long distance holiday

Railroad Day. Long distance holiday

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

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

Madame Tussauds in London: history of creation, description of exhibits, reviews

Madame Tussauds in London: history of creation, description of exhibits, reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

In London, as, indeed, in any other world capital, whose history is rooted in the distant past, tourists can get acquainted with a large number of various attractions. The attention of many travelers is attracted by the famous Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park and many other places. But almost everyone who visits this city for the first time wants to get into Madame Tussauds, which is the same symbol of London as Big Ben

How is Christmas celebrated in Europe?

How is Christmas celebrated in Europe?

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Christmas in Europe is celebrated on December 25th. But the fun begins at different times. Christmas customs and traditions are unique in all countries. Christmas in European countries is celebrated in different ways. But the feeling of solidarity, kindness and support is the same. And also the desire for happiness

Parity is balance in scale. Details about the meaning of the word and its application

Parity is balance in scale. Details about the meaning of the word and its application

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Competent speech is the key to successful communication. It is important to know how and in what circumstances to use a particular word. The word parity sounds quite often in everyday speech, but is the general context for its use correctly selected?

Features of the culture of Ancient India

Features of the culture of Ancient India

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In the period from 2500 BC. e. to 500 AD e. the culture of ancient India reached an extraordinary rise, accompanied by innovations and the formation of traditions that are still traced in the modern world. The continuity between the country's past and present is unmatched in other regions of the world

Modern Muslims: bride kidnapping is profitable and illegal

Modern Muslims: bride kidnapping is profitable and illegal

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Stories about bride kidnapping are still popular in the Caucasus and Muslim countries. This ancient custom of kidnapping the chosen one is unacceptable to a civilized modern man. The refusal of this custom by the authorities and spiritual leaders has every reason, but among young people this custom is gaining popularity again. Marry a man you've never seen. How could this end?

Falconry Museum: description, exposition, photo

Falconry Museum: description, exposition, photo

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Have you ever been to a "living" museum? How about shooting a real bow and stroking a falcon? You can try all this and much more by visiting the Falconry Center in the Moscow Region. Ecopark, equestrian club, hunting museum, kennel, knife throwing and archery, training grounds and outdoor quests - the range of possibilities is huge

Kazakhstan national and state holidays

Kazakhstan national and state holidays

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Together with gaining independence, the country also formed its own holiday calendar. If you ask yourself what kind of holidays are in Kazakhstan, then we can say that there are those that have remained from the once united country, but most are new holidays of the state. In accordance with labor law, national and public holidays are non-working days

Features of the mentality of Belarusians: briefly about the main

Features of the mentality of Belarusians: briefly about the main

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between the mentality of Belarusians and Russians? After all, the past united these peoples very much. For seventy years Belarus was part of the USSR and took a lot from Soviet culture. Despite this, the Belarusian people have not erased their national features from memory. To draw a portrait of a typical Belarusian, it is important to discard stereotypes about their president and potato dishes. No matter how many similarities there are between the two fraternal peoples, the mentality of Belarusians is different

Chelyabinsk Philharmonic: address, creative activity and reviews

Chelyabinsk Philharmonic: address, creative activity and reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Music accompanies us from early childhood to old age. It is the oldest of the arts on earth. In sounding combinations of notes, some people catch the melodies of momentary moods, others hear an inspired life-affirming rhythm. Only in a room with a special aura, space and acoustics, you can hear music in all its glory. This is possible, for example, in the premises of the Chelyabinsk Philharmonic