Culture 2024, September

Military-patriotic education is perceived as one of the pillars of the stability of any state. The combination of military dogmatism and cultural context is a rather difficult task, the execution of which has been the responsibility of the Cultural Center of the Armed Forces for almost a hundred years

There are many nuances in kinship and friendship, the meaning of which is sometimes difficult to explain. Moreover, there are situations when strangers become closer to blood relatives. Sometimes you can hear a person say about a friend: "He is my sworn brother." It sounds with special warmth and pride. What's the matter here? Let's figure it out

God Hermes in Greek mythology is considered the messenger of the gods. He is called the patron saint of travelers and the conductor of the souls of the dead

The Order of Courage can be obtained for a selfless deed in various situations. In 2009 D.A. Medvedev posthumously awarded 7-year-old boy Zhenya Tabakov, who defended his sister from a rapist

In this article you will learn about such a British title as a peer. The history of the emergence of the peerage is also outlined and the varieties of titles in England are indicated

In the heterogeneous environment of football fans, there is a special kind called "football fans". Despite the fact that to an ignorant person they seem similar to each other, like tin soldiers, there is a division within the fan movement, which shows that not every fan is a notorious fighter with a naked torso and a scarf around his neck

Who is Camilla Parker Bowles? Many will probably answer this question like this: "Prince Charles's mistress, who became his wife after the death of Princess Diana." Not much is known about the life of this extraordinary woman. Let's try to fill this gap and find out some interesting details of her biography

If you come to get acquainted with the history and culture of the country of the Great Pyramids, do not miss the main attraction of the capital. The Great Egyptian Museum in Cairo keeps the richest collection of exhibits from the era of the pharaohs. It will take more than one day to see the entire exhibition

Surely there are still people who don't know where Thailand is. So this country with a subtropical climate is located on the Indochina peninsula, in its southwestern part. Mostly Thais and Laotians live here. The coast of Thailand is washed by the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea. A small part of the coast overlooks the Andaman Sea. All of these are the waters of the Indian Ocean. This country is ruled by King Rama IX of Thailand

The country where the Burj Khalifa is located is very specific. Its policy, both internal and external, can be treated differently, but local construction projects cannot be denied grandiosity

Paris is a stunning city where you can enjoy culture and history both just walking the streets and visiting the best museums in the world

The topic of immortality has long interested humanity. The search for the elixir of eternal life was carried away by both those in power - kings, emperors, and ordinary people. The symbol that personifies immortality in most religious teachings of the world and cultural civilizations is the tree of life. It embodies strength and longevity

Yezid is a nationality whose historical homeland is Mesopotamia. They are direct descendants of the ancient Babylonians. The religion itself is called "Yazidism" and is a kind of echo of the state religion of Ancient Babylon, which has its roots in bygone millennia

"Persona non grata": this term (according to international law) refers to a person who has been denied agrement, that is, the consent of the host state to consider this or that person as a diplomatic representative of another state

They are not like adults. They require self-expression, which is not always liked by others, and sometimes even causes shock and condemnation. People unite in informal interest groups, where they are accepted as they are. These are youth, rebellious, going against established traditions and principles

The great Russian language often comes with words that cause real excitement in an inexperienced society. One of them is the mysterious "swing", which sometimes generates a wave of horror and indignation on the forums and during personal heart-to-heart conversations. However, some, having heard this unintelligible term, rather stretch out in a smile, anticipating the pleasures that will fall on them like from a cornucopia. So what is swing?

The holy hermits, as the press dubbed them, spent 40 years in strict seclusion. And in 1982, a series of articles describing their life in the taiga appeared in Komsomolskaya Pravda. The entire Soviet Union learned about the existence of the Lykov Family

Ossetian names by origin are divided into three large groups: national, Christian, Turkic-Arabic. A detailed description of each category is presented in our article

The monument to Zhukov in the capital appeared relatively recently - in 1995, although the idea of creating it arose in the days of the Soviet Union

What do we know about distant beautiful Ireland? Green fields of clover, ginger ale, St. Patrick and amazing names

The costume is able to keep the secrets of its people for a very long time, it can tell a lot of interesting things about its wearer. Looking at the clothes of a certain people, you can learn almost everything about it. Mordovian national costumes are beautiful and elegant, but at the same time comfortable. What did they look like?

The monument erected in Germany to the Soviet soldier-liberator, who carries a little rescued girl in his arms, is one of the most majestic symbols of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War

In 1979, in honor of the defenders of the capital of Russia, the State Museum of Defense of Moscow was opened. One of the main and decisive battles of the Great Patriotic War is Moscow. Facts are captured about him and expositions are presented in the museum

On the banks of the Oka, in the glorious city of Murom, stands a monument to Ilya Muromets. It was installed in 1999 and is considered very young. The author of the creation was the famous sculptor Klykov V. M. Despite his youth, the monument quickly became the hallmark of the city

Often the word "heaven" is associated with "heaven" and they are considered very similar. The etymological dictionary of the Russian language indicates that both words came from one common word - the Latin nebula (“nebula, haze, cloud”), which was formed from the Proto-Indo-European nebh

"Soul Kitchen" is an excellent four-story bar in the very center of St. Petersburg, at the intersection of Lomonosov and Dumskaya. Turnouts, passwords, prices - everything in this article

It's hard to argue with the fact that rudeness is an integral part of life. Someone encounters it more often, someone less often, but it will not be possible to completely avoid it

Every language has its own slang for teenagers. Films, music, media, social networks and the Internet abound. Slang words come into the lexicon of teenagers from the lips of famous actors, pop artists, especially in the stand-up genre

Social role is a status-role concept that is one of the most popular theories in sociology. Any person is a part of society, society and in accordance with it performs a number of functions

Each state has its own distinctive attributes, one of the elements of which is the national flag. As a rule, the flag is always a rectangular panel of a certain color with symbolic images on it

Wooden crosses on the graves began to put our ancestors in time immemorial. This tradition has survived to this day. And today you can decorate the place where a believer is buried by installing a crucifix. How to choose a wooden cross for the grave and what you should know about the rules for its installation?

Steampunk is a new design direction. At the moment, this is not a very well-known style, not very widespread, although the ranks of its fans are growing day by day. The steampunk style, or rather its features, can be traced in the art of the entire twentieth century, although it did not have a name until the late eighties. Further, the characteristics of this flow were systematized and determined

The types of Japanese subculture are so unusual and diverse that nowadays they attract a large number of followers around the world. There are many of them in Russia. This article has information about several of the most common types, their features and adherents

The chastity belt is a medieval invention that guaranteed the knights of those years peace and confidence in the high moral behavior of their spouse. The structure, more like an instrument of torture, was made by a blacksmith from iron and had many locks, the key to which was constantly with the vigilant spouse

In ancient times, every nation believed in the divine existence of all things and natural phenomena. The triskelion was no exception, echoes of which can be found in the modern world

In this article we'll talk about how to blow gum bubbles. We will consider in detail not only the entire sequence of this process, but also what you should pay attention to when choosing a purchase

“A goose is not a friend of a pig” is a long-established expression in which it is impossible to replace at least one word. The Russian understands this phraseological unit right off the bat, but it needs to be explained to a foreigner

Female names of Slavic origin have become fashionable again - parents are increasingly calling girls Milana, Zlata, Yaroslava… What other beautiful names are there in the historical treasury of our ancestors? The article will offer you many options for Slavic names with the meaning

Street children are a sad social phenomenon that is still found in many countries of the world, including Russia. It is associated with the complete removal of a minor from the family, while accompanied by the loss of employment and place of residence. This is the ultimate manifestation of neglect. This phenomenon is considered to threaten the correct formation of the personality of a child and adolescent, and contributes to the development of negative social skills in him

Image is an important part of human life. A lot depends on the ability to present oneself from the favorable side. All people play certain social roles and strive to interact with each other most effectively. Image helps in this, it is a reflection of our aspirations and desires regarding ourselves, other people and the world as a whole