Culture 2024, September
When one of the people you care about goes on a long-awaited vacation or for a weekend, you want to fully show the emotions of joy. Wishing a good rest in an extraordinary way in this case will help to show how sincerely and truly you wish a good journey and a great time
Vacation is the time to rest for the year ahead. If you are relaxing in the Krasnodar Territory, visit the museums of Anapa. You are guaranteed a lot of pleasant impressions and new discoveries
Women of the East have long captivated with their femininity, sweet smile and bewitching slyness, looking through shyness and curiosity. And what does the most beautiful Kazakh woman look like, a girl from a neighboring country that was part of the Soviet Union for a long time?
Guangzhou City is one of the largest metropolitan areas in China, which is known throughout the world for its high development of the trading industry. The annual Canton Fair attracts special attention of consumers, where the latest products of local producers are traditionally presented at rather modest prices. It is about her that we will talk in the presented material
As Francoise Sagan said, money can't buy happiness, but if you do cry, it's better to drive a Jaguar than a bus. And Sigmund Freud once said: "Sometimes a person is more generous when he has no money than when he has a lot." What other interesting aphorisms, expressions and quotes about money are known to the whole world?
It's no secret that the first days of the Great Patriotic War were extremely dramatic: the German army fell like an avalanche on Soviet cities and villages. The command of the Red Army was unable to immediately organize a massive defense, and the only thing that held back the advancing enemy was the heroic actions of individual military units and subunits. Probably the most famous example of such heroism is the defense of the Brest Fortress
The tender and sad tale of the Little Mermaid, who lost her voice for the love of a handsome prince, is undoubtedly known to everyone. However, not many people know that a monument was erected to the heroine of this story. Moreover, the monument to the Little Mermaid exists not only in Copenhagen, the capital of the great storyteller's homeland. Only here are other sea beauties that inspired the sculptors, have nothing to do with the legend glorified by Andersen
Medusa Gorgon and Perseus are one of the most famous characters of ancient Greek myths. The hero who killed the terrible monster and saved the beautiful Andromeda from death is credited with founding the city of Mycenae and the Perseid dynasty. Medusa, on the other hand, symbolizes a disgusting terrible creature, the embodiment of fear and death, but at the same time - an unfortunate beauty who, by the will of evil fate, became an innocent victim of a divine curse
Since childhood, many of us remember a touching cartoon kitten from Voronezh, who, by the power of magic, landed in distant Africa. But not everyone knows that in this Russian city there is a monument to a kitten from Lizyukov Street - the first monument in the country to a cartoon character
Many Orthodox people are familiar with the tradition of carrying the evening meal to close relatives and godfathers on the eve of the Nativity of Christ, wishing them good evening. However, not everyone knows where this rite comes from, what is its meaning
The spring of life, the purity and charm of youth since ancient times have been reflected in the legends and myths of different peoples. What does the symbol of youth look like? With what fruits, plants, stones and colors did artists and poets identify the time of the dawn of human life? Let's try to find a bit of mystical meaning in things that are familiar to us
New Year and Christmas are the favorite holidays of children and adults all over the world. No matter how different their traditions may be in each country, the belief in miracles is still common. Her personification is certainly a kind winter wizard, who mysteriously brings gifts to children every year … What is the name of the Finnish Santa Claus? Who is he and where does he live? Why don't we take a peek into an old Lapland fairy tale?
How is Christmas celebrated in Germany? Noisy, joyful and cheerful, plunging headlong into the colorful whirlwind of Christmas fairs and concerts, singing hymns, meeting friends and acquaintances on decorated streets and squares
German surnames arose according to the same principle as in other countries. Their formation in the peasant environment of various lands continued until the 19th century, that is, it coincided in time with the completion of state building. The formation of a united Germany required a clearer and more unambiguous definition of who is who
In April 2018, the urban landscape of Moscow was replenished with another magnificent sculptural composition. A monument to firefighters and rescuers appeared on Prechistenka Street, on the territory of the main department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The date of its opening - April 17 - was not chosen by chance. It was on this day exactly one hundred years ago that the Soviet fire brigade of Moscow was established
Practically every nation has its own heritage. One of the main tools for its transmission is folk culture (folklore). In the article we will consider this concept in more detail
Apparently, many of us have seen oriental patterns. In most cases, Europeans do not attach any importance to them, even if there is a letter ornament on the image or embroidery. Many of us do not even realize what secret meaning can be contained in such drawings and inscriptions
Whether at work, on the street or at home, we can't do without reprimanding someone. What is this concept and what is its essence? The remark and interpretation of this word will be discussed in the article
Literally, "skinhead" means "shaved head". Are they really aggressive Nazis who do not recognize any other race than whites and claim that Russia is only for Russians? Perhaps now we will “open the eyes” of our readers by explaining who skinheads really are
In today's world, when most people are lost at work, trying to improve their financial situation, the only way to relax and enjoy life is a holiday
Most people get irritated when they hear this question. Why? Whatever you are doing at this moment, someone else's curiosity takes you by surprise. What should an educated person do? Give a detailed report, laugh it off or coolly hint that this does not concern anyone?
The meaning of the word "helmet" is usually associated with a person who is unlucky. It is often used ironically
"Is there anything in the world that would deserve loy alty?" - wrote Boris Pasternak. Yes, and a lot, but to each his own. Some are ready to serve the Motherland faithfully, others - love, others - duty. The same great Russian writer Pasternak believed that there were actually very few such things and offered his own version - immortality, otherwise - "another name for life, a little enhanced"
It is not a secret for museum visitors and connoisseurs of ancient traditions that in the houses of residents of both cities and ordinary villages one could see utensils made of clay, wood and bast. To help the hostesses, there were beautiful chests bound with iron and painted with incredible patterns
The quality of life in a foreign land largely depends on His Majesty Chance. Often it is he who determines whether a person will be successful outside his country
Initiation is the process of initiating a person into sacred secrets and gaining new spiritual experience. It is believed that this process has lost its significance in society since the Middle Ages. However, such public organizations as student fraternities, elite clubs, and even scientific collaborations are all examples that people open up after passing certain tests. The need for initiation has not disappeared anywhere, but has been transformed into a modern way of life
Russia is rich in cities, walking along the streets of which you forget to look at the road, not allowing yourself to take your eyes off the beauty of its buildings. One of these places is Saratov. The architecture and urban planning of this city originate many centuries ago, but the whole history and character of different periods of time are preserved on the facades of local buildings
On the street you can often hear a young mother scolding her son for being wayward. The little boy is crying: he does not understand such complex words. With age, the meaning of the word becomes clearer, but for the rest of his life a person will have the notion that wayward is bad. Is it really? Let's figure it out
In the article, I will express my own thoughts about what a family is, and draw conclusions that may go against the generally accepted concepts. But, nevertheless, it seems to me that I will find like-minded people. And the most important thing is that the article will make someone think and, perhaps, change their mind on someone else's account
Each of us is familiar with the phrase about cats that scrape at heart. Why do they say so? Phraseologisms and popular expressions most often come from folklore. People use them when talking about their emotions and feelings. Such phrases are needed in order to decorate our speech
What is remarkable about the Kinoveevsky cemetery? History and modernity of one of the oldest necropolises in St. Petersburg
The relevance of research in the field of information wars and confrontation, the versatility of the methods and forms of this work, both in practical and scientific terms, is determined by the fact that at present any country needs to form an effective system to counter operations related to information - psychological warfare, the development of which is carried out by the state. In this article, we will analyze the definition, tasks, varieties and goals of information wars
It is believed that it was Afanasy Nikitin, a merchant from Tver, who discovered India. During his trading voyage, he carried out serious research work, writing down all the most interesting observations and facts. Today, the monument to Afanasy Nikitin, who left such a valuable legacy to his descendants, solemnly rises on the embankment in Tver. Similar sculptures are also installed in other cities and countries
There are many hats in the world. And everyone has their own story. Often they are traditional for a particular country. In this article we will talk about the cap headdress
Nightclubs in Tolyatti among local youth are considered a great place to relax after a long working week. Therefore, among the regulars of such establishments, there is a certain rating of the best nightclubs in the city
St. Petersburg Sports and Concert Hall is a huge building for various events: exhibitions and concerts, shows and fairs
How to determine nationality by the appearance of a person, especially in the modern world, which as a result of migration processes has turned into a new Tower of Babel? After all, if you come to the UK, then three out of five people you meet in a crowd will have an appearance that is not even European. Nevertheless, the typical English have not yet died out. They are more common in rural areas than in big cities
In the Russian language there are a lot of stable phrases and expressions in which we are talking about God, his attitude towards man. Some of them carry a certain meaning, which indicates the greatness of the Creator. This expression is considered to be the phrase "Man proposes, but God disposes"
The first thing that bribes Jewish proverbs is self-irony. The ability to play a joke on oneself is a sign of wisdom, and this artistic technique is most clearly manifested in folk art. Interestingly, people who use popular expressions do not always guess what language they sounded in for the first time
There are always good and bad people in the world. This division is simply necessary so that a person can truly appreciate true friends and devoted girlfriends. But increasingly today you can hear propagandized selfishness. It seems, why spread such a deliberately incorrect life model? But some people think that life is easier this way. Today we will consider one of the aspects of selfishness, namely, ingratitude. Is a person who possesses this trait good or bad? Read about it below