Culture 2024, December
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The youngest religion on Earth is Islam. The culture of the peoples professing it rests on faith in the one God of Allah and respect for the memory of past generations. The essence of the Islamic religion is to preserve the best of the cultural heritage of the ancestors and in a constant focus on the precepts of Mohammed contained in the Koran
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Images of this symbol in Ukraine can be found everywhere. Starting with the fact that the main trident of Ukraine is the small coat of arms, approved legislatively and constitutionally by the Verkhovna Rada (1992). It, along with the anthem and the flag, is a symbol of statehood and consists of an English blue shield with a golden border and a golden symbol. The large coat of arms of Ukraine also includes a trident, but its image has not yet been finalized. It exists only as a project
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One of the most visited attractions in Prague is the Olsany Cemetery. It is located in the third administrative district of the city. Often, before choosing a tour to the capital of the Czech Republic, tourists specify whether a visit to this place is included in the excursion program. And this is not surprising: there are many mysterious and mysterious corners here, where gloomy art is intertwined with the whispers of thousands of lived lives
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The famous institution, which is located on the Arbat, has been one of the best venues in the Russian capital for more than ten years. This is a unique place that has a great influence on the cultural background of Moscow
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What makes a person free? Each of us at least once asked ourselves this question. There are many definitions of the concept of "freedom", as well as a huge number of points of view on the topic of who he is - a free person, what are the criteria for this state. Let's try to figure it out
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What information should be on the tombstone? In addition to indicating the years of a person's life and his full name, an epitaph must be applied. This gravestone inscription can tell about the deceased or his life, or capture the feelings of loved ones. If desired, the customer of the monument himself can compose an epitaph. So what to write?
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We live in an age when, having met a woman with a stroller or just with a baby in her arms on the city street, it is difficult to unequivocally and with certainty answer who she is to the child: mother, grandmother, sister or nanny
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Many nations have a tradition of saying mourning words before sending the deceased on their last journey. It is believed that this custom came to us from the West. The question is moot
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In 1986, society heard about the Soviet student Katya Lycheva. A friendly girl with blue eyes made a worthy replacement for the American "ambassador of peace" Samantha Smith. She traveled to the United States, talked with the head of government, Ronald Reagan. Katya Lycheva, whose photo was printed by well-known publications, did not have time to give interviews. It was only in the 90s that the girl secretly disappeared, which caused a huge number of various rumors
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This article discusses the set expression "to the village of grandfather." The meaning and history of the origin of this phraseological unit are given
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Have you ever got into an argument with a person who holds a diametrically opposite point of view? This means that they felt a special case of contradiction. Was it hard to prove you were right? Surely impossible. What is a contradiction in the general sense? Why is it needed and how to deal with it? Let's try to figure it out
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The article tells the story of the emergence and development of the sub-ethnic group of Hamshen Armenians living in the territories adjacent to the Black Sea coast
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In the modern world, technologies are so developed that it is possible, so to speak, to attack any country, even if it is on another continent, without leaving home. Sophisticated installations are capable of delivering a warhead by air in a matter of fractions of a second, thousands of kilometers from the starting point. Therefore, the development and improvement of air defense has now acquired particular relevance. You can learn all about air defense at the Museum of Air Defense Forces in Balashikha
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What does the beautiful Russian word "decoration" mean and where it was used, as well as the interpretation of the meaning in different dictionaries
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The Japanese are an advanced nation, but at the same time conservative when it comes to traditions, including wedding ones. Modern Japanese weddings, of course, are significantly different from the ceremonies of past years, but still retain their originality. What are the customs and traditions of the celebration? What are the features?
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This article is dedicated to the national dance of the modern Irish state, which has many solo and group variations
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Very few of the fattest women in the world weighed over four hundred kilograms. In the 20th century, the American women Carol Ann Yager, Rosalie Bradford, Carol Haffner and Brazilian Joselina da'Silva surpassed the incredible milestone. These four cases of extreme obesity among women are presented in this article
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A network segment is its physically or logically isolated part. This, so to speak, is the main part of the global connecting systems. In other words, a segment is a collection of nodes that use a shared common transmission medium
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24/7 - slang borrowing, which is widespread in Russia and denotes the work schedule of organizations
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Escapade is a borrowed word from French. It has two meanings. In Russian, it is most often used in the meanings of "daring trick", "extravagant act"
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Ali is a full name often found in Muslim countries. In Russia, it is quite rare and is considered unusual. Find out the origin and meaning of this name, and you will also become aware of the characteristics of the character of its bearer
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Many are interested in where the Northern Cemetery is located. St. Petersburg is a big city, and even some of the locals have not been to the area where it is located. Find out the address and opening hours of the cemetery, read the reviews of people who buried their relatives there. You will also learn interesting facts from the history of this mournful place
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Many people are wondering what a biennale is. Today we often hear this word. A Biennale is an exhibition or festival that showcases cultural achievements. Usually people from different countries take part in them. This festival is held once every two years
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Kotlyakovskoe cemetery today is considered very prestigious. Many famous people are buried here. Learn the history of the cemetery, opening hours and address
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Novosibirsk crematorium can be considered a landmark of the city. Also noteworthy is the Museum of Funeral Culture, located at the crematorium. Find out more about these places
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Olympic bear became the talisman and symbol of the 1980 Olympic Games thanks to its charm, good nature and beauty
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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