Culture 2024, November

The culture of African peoples is very diverse, like the continent itself. The richness of cultural heritage is manifested in music, literature and art. It is with its interesting traditions that Africa attracts many tourists. This article will focus on African patterns, ornaments and motifs

This article describes the rules for using a fork, spoon and knife according to etiquette. There are cases in which cutlery is used, as well as not used. In addition, the ways of transmitting information by the position of devices on the plate are indicated

Thousands of people live in our country who have earned the honorary title of veteran by blood and sweat. Some of them went through the horrors of war, the second worked all their lives for the good of the fatherland, and the third were pioneers in many fields of science. All of them are our pride. That is why all congratulations to veterans should be sincere and warm, so as not to disgrace the younger generation in their eyes

The Timiryazev Biological Museum was founded by the famous physiologist and biologist B. Zavadovsky, who was later awarded the title of academician. Let's take a virtual tour and see what this establishment has to offer its guests

What can be good in the obvious manifestations of the disease? And degradation is practically a disease. Or, in scientific terms, the dynamics of reverse development, regression, a general name for the process of decline and gradual destruction, which can be applied to a wide variety of areas and areas

In North America there is such a state as Canada. Its population, according to data for 2017, is almost 36 million people. The capital of Canada is Ottawa. There are ten provinces in the territory of this state

In recent decades, the one-national countries of Western Europe have faced the need for an influx of labor from less highly developed countries. Now, while maintaining demographic trends among native Europeans (decreasing birth rates, increasing the number of elderly people), questions about interethnic relations are becoming more and more acute

Everyone knows that people who take care of children when their parents are not around should be thanked. Of course, this can and should be done more often. It’s not bad even just in a conversation to say “thank you” to these wonderful people for their care. But in the case of an official holiday, gratitude should have all the signs of a document. How to compose and format it correctly?

Athena - the goddess of war, crafts and knowledge - was revered by the ancient Greeks. There are many myths praising the patroness of wisdom and telling how she helped her pets in difficult situations

Cosmogonic myths - a category of myths that tell about the transformation of chaos into space. The word "cosmogony" is derived from two Greek words: world (or cosmos) and arise. Chaos (emptiness; from the Greek root “chao”, to yawn) in myths means the primary potential, formless matter, from which the world will be created

Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore, the oldest museum in the Urals, today is a cultural and scientific museum association with a worldwide reputation. It includes 9 museums in Yekaterinburg, 10 museums in the Sverdlovsk region, an information and library center, a restoration workshop and a center for innovative technologies. The museum is officially recognized as a cultural heritage of the region

The Order of the Red Banner was the first award established in the USSR. It is made in the form of a sign depicting an unfolded red banner with the call: "Proletarians of all countries, unite!". Like many insignia of the USSR and WWII medals, the order is made of silver, which contains about 22.719 grams. During the Patriotic War, 238,000 people and 3,148 formations and units were awarded this award. It was the most massive order of the Second World War

When you ask visitors about associations with Tula, people often remember the samovar, gingerbread and weapons. This triad is known not only to Russians, but also far beyond the borders of the country. These are the most "promoted" and recognizable brands of the city

Today's repertoire of the Yaroslavl Youth Theater is distinguished by its focus on different age groups. The only thing that the theater does not have is stops in development. All productions of the Youth Theater troupe are distinguished by modern artistic solutions, sudden scenery and unusual interpretations. There are no performances in the repertoire that would be given unchanged for many years. This is a live theater that keeps up with the times, that is, with its audience

Now the term "competence" has become very widespread, but there are still people who do not even know about its true meaning. In the modern world, competence is a rather vague concept that has a purely individual focus and applies separately to each subject of society

Chocolate exhibition is a place where your favorite delicacy takes on the most bizarre forms under the strict guidance of experienced craftsmen. Here you can find familiar household items, paintings, copies of famous architectural masterpieces and even clothes - and all this is made of chocolate. And, what is especially pleasing to the sweet tooth, at any such event, they conduct a tasting of the product and often give out delicious gifts

On the first of April, one of the funniest and most merry holidays is celebrated in all countries of the world. On this day, people play pranks on each other with impunity and kindly, or simply seek to amuse others. This holiday has several names: Day of Humor, Laughter or Fool. But why April 1st is April Fool's Day? What is the history of this fun day? Why is it celebrated all over the world and what is it connected with? The history of April Fool's Day and the traditions associated with it will be discussed in the article

In this article I would like to consider such an interesting and multifaceted concept as growth. What is it and when is it right to use it? All this can be read in the text below

The untouchable caste in India is a phenomenon that cannot be found in any other country in the world. Originating in antiquity, the caste division of society exists in the country at the present time. The lowest rung in the hierarchy is occupied by the untouchable caste, which absorbed 16-17% of the country's population

Moscow International Motor Show 2016 surprised many. And not only with its novelties, but also with the absence of Japanese and European models. Read about why it happened and about all the interesting points in the article

Over the past few decades, it has become popular to speak out against social norms and against control. However, is it useful to society and people?

As in the world, and specifically in Russia, there are many different proverbs on a variety of topics. Including among them there are proverbs about lies and truth. However, often people use them without even thinking about the meaning of these phrases

The culture and traditions of Spain differ significantly from the cultural heritage, customs and spiritual values of other European countries. Numerous tourists are attracted by the colorful atmosphere, temperament, friendliness and friendliness of the local population

The culture of the Kazakh people is surprisingly interesting, original and rich. From this article you can learn a brief history of the development of the national characteristics of this beautiful and developed country. The culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan attracts the attention of many scientists and travelers

The house of Peter I in St. Petersburg and all the events associated with it are the historical heritage of the country. Sometimes the efforts of people who strive to preserve history for posterity can be called heroic

For us, accustomed to standard forks and spoons, eating rice or rolls with chopsticks is a real savagery. But it's never too late to learn. So, how to hold Japanese chopsticks correctly?

We used to go in search of some outlandish peoples to overseas countries. But it is worth remembering that many unusual small indigenous peoples also live in Russia. For example, the ancient people of the Nenets live on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Traditional occupations, religious beliefs, life, culture of this people sometimes seem to us distant and incomprehensible, reminiscent of alien

Japanese traditional house has an unusual name. It sounds like a mink. In translation, this word means "house of people." Today in the Land of the Rising Sun, such a structure can only be found in rural areas

The article describes the peculiarities of Russian speech etiquette, which establishes the rules of polite treatment of a particular interlocutor. A brief historical overview of its formation in its modern form is also given

In myths and legends, you can meet many amazing characters who played an important role in the fate of people. Among them can be safely attributed the clay idol of the Golem, which was brought to life with the help of secret knowledge. Who is Golem? We invite you to get acquainted

Female and male international names are those that remain unchanged (or with minor changes), regardless of the nationality and place of residence of the bearer. That is, this is not Alex-Alexey or Jack-Eugene, but not changing ones, such as Alexander, Robert, Philip. From this article you can find out a list of male international names, their meaning and who are the most famous owners of them

The first works devoted to the symbols of Ancient Egypt appeared 1800 years ago. The inhabitants of the Nile Valley did not think rationally and logically, but figuratively and symbolically. Everything great that happened in the world was embodied in the small, schematic. So, the scarab and the lotus personified the sun, the feather - truth and harmony. In the article we will dwell in more detail on one of the most important symbols of ancient civilization - the Egyptian cross

The significance of myths in the history of mankind is enormous. It is by them that one can track the development of ideas and scientific knowledge. Throughout the history of civilizations, all sorts of myths have accumulated. We will analyze them in detail in this article

Swedes are a cheerful people who love celebrations, despite the stereotype of "tough Nords". They don't mind drinking and buzzing all night long. Holidays can be classified into two broad categories: Christian (religious) and those that are not related to religion. The eve of the holiday, or part of the day on the eve of the celebration, is considered festive, so many offices close already in the middle of the day

The Underground is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. It is difficult to imagine life in a big city without this type of transport. Few people know that in Moscow and St. Petersburg you can visit such an institution as the Metro Museum. Guests of these cities will certainly be interested in visiting such a place

On the Neva River in 1703, Emperor Peter I founded the future masterpiece of the Russian Empire, and then the Federation - the city of St. Petersburg. Now, thanks to its unique architectural monuments and famous museums located on its territory, it is under the protection of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

High, tented temples, visible from afar, turned out to be the most suitable in form for construction in Russia. Many monuments have survived to this day and still amaze tourists with their beauty

The ancient Slavs, living on the territory of modern Southern and Eastern Europe, worshiped a huge number of gods, the main of which was the god Perun - the son of Svarog. Today, evidence of the worship of the Thunderer is found all over the world

Today the symbol of the wolf is quite popular. A huge number of T-shirts and backpacks are decorated with prints with photographs of this predator. Also, many get tattoos or wear jewelry with the image of wolves. With such popularity, not everyone knows that this animal in different historical periods was a symbol of both good and evil

Family is a rather complex social entity. Sociologists are accustomed to considering it as a system of close relationships between individual members of society, which are connected by responsibility, marriage and family relations, social necessity