The history of our surnames is very fascinating and interesting in any case. Many choose not to think about the origin of their surname, but this is not correct. To know its history means to honor and respect the memory of your ancestors. It is very important to think about this important problem of the modern world, because it is useful to know the history of your family
Man has no power over nature and over the actions of other people, in connection with this, difficulties and force majeure circumstances may arise. You need to pay special attention to them when concluding contracts and transactions
The origin of the name Tikhonov, in addition to the Orthodox Church, has another version, Russian and purely linguistic. Like many other surnames, it became most widespread after the abolition of serfdom. Bright personalities - the bearers of this surname are the brilliant hockey coach Viktor Vasilyevich Tikhonov and the People's Artist of the USSR Vyacheslav Vasilyevich Tikhonov
Obviously, the origin of Muratov's surname was originally associated with its primary Turkic bearers. Later, after the Tatar-Mongol conquest, it spread to the western territories. However, there are alternative versions
Scholars-etymologists in their main version associate it with the ancient Greek and early Christian tradition. If we consider this issue esoterically, then its education should be attributed to the Silver Age of mankind, when beneficence was in honor and power, when a kind of tandem ruled the people: leaders and priests classified as saints
Verkhnyaya Pyshma is a satellite town of Yekaterinburg, the capital of the Urals, located to the north of it. Founded three centuries ago, the city of Verkhnyaya Pyshma after the Great Patriotic War is the concentration of several large industrial enterprises, as well as the base city of the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (UMMC)
"You lie like Trotsky!" - You must have heard this phrase? Often we hear this about a person who talks a lot and at length, and can also easily lie without blinking an eye. The phrase “you lie like Trotsky” absolutely does not paint a person and has a negative connotation
In sociology - the science of human society and the systems that make it up, the laws of development of society - the concept of culture is a central forming element. Culture from the point of view of sociology is nothing more than a special way of society, which refers to all the achievements of mankind in spiritual, industrial or social terms
The museum “The House of Fairy Tales “Once Upon a Time” differs from typical children's institutions in the form of work. During theatrical performances, children transform into fairy-tale characters and, together with guides, travel through various fairy tales. For more than 20 years of fruitful work, the “House of Fairy Tales “Once upon a Time” in Moscow has been appreciated not only by Muscovites. To date, the "House of Fairy Tales" has gained worldwide fame and is a member of the European Association of Children's Museums "Hands On! Europe" since 1998
In Western countries, very often a briefing takes place in the form of breakfasts with media representatives, but a press conference may well be held in the form of a television broadcast
This article will discuss what stupid questions people ask in various situations. A few examples of different questions and the main question words that people use - you can read about all this in the provided article
One of the most common mistakes in English writing is made all the time by Petersburgers when describing their city or indicating the address in letters. The word "St. Petersburg" in English is written both with and without a hyphen, with a mixture of transcription and transliteration and other errors. Let's figure out how to write "St. Petersburg" in English
Have you thought about who, how and for what motives influence the fate of mankind, and consequently, your personal? If not in principle, abstractly, but on modern examples? After all, you are faced with certain events taking place around. Who decides that this or that process should begin today? Yes, we will try to find out who a public figure is
Moral principles play a very important role in the life of any person, because thanks to them, human society continues to exist and develop
The British are considered to be the most polite people. For them, following the rules of etiquette is one of the basic norms of social life. All we althy and educated people were required to master the peculiarities of English etiquette. It was part of the education program for all who aspired to success
In the absence of war and, accordingly, the use of their fighting abilities, daimyo (military feudal lords) and samurai focused their interests on art. In principle, this was one of the conditions of the policy - the emphasis on the development of a culture that has become synonymous with power, in order to divert people's attention from issues related to the war
The monument to the first satellite was created by architect V. Kartsev and sculptor S. Kovner. It is a seven-meter bronze figure of a man in a worker's suit, who holds a ball with antennas extending from it on his outstretched arm. Of course, this position of the satellite is purely symbolic, since even the simplest apparatus, which was the first satellite, can be very heavy in weight. For example, PS-1, depicted in this sculptural group, weighed about 84 kilograms
The monument to Krylov in the Summer Garden of St. Petersburg was erected in 1855, eleven years after the death of the great Russian fabulist. It is installed in front of the Tea House, and it should be noted that this place was not chosen immediately. At first, they wanted to put the sculptural composition near the Public Library, the last place of work of the writer, then next to the university building on Vasilyevsky Island of the Northern Capital
Thus, according to official figures, 43% of Jews live in Israel, 39% in the United States, and the rest in various parts of the world. Many of them live very close to us. Do you know how to recognize a Jew among Russians, Germans, Caucasians and other peoples of the world? What features of appearance and character distinguish this ancient and mysterious nation?
Moscow's 800th anniversary came at a difficult time after the war. The country was just beginning to recover from the Nazi invasion. However, it was on this day that the construction of Stalin's skyscrapers in Moscow began
Countries around the world periodically compete in the construction of the highest architectural objects. The winners are entered into the Guinness Book. There is a list of the highest statues in the world. The height limit was 25 meters. This list also includes the largest monument to Lenin in the world
Tall buildings are not uncommon these days. But what is the tallest skyscraper in Russia? What is this building and where is it located? This is what is to be found out now. So, here is a list of the tallest buildings in Russia today
For a long time, people have tried to embrace the immensity - to bypass mountains, cross seas and oceans. And for these purposes, special structures were created that amazed with their uniqueness and outstanding architecture. In this article, we will look at the most unusual bridges in the world that have earned prizes and awards
Modern man is surrounded on all sides by killer machines: from hair dryers in the bathroom to TVs that can explode. Fantasts solved this problem a long time ago: in order not to be afraid of machines, one must become an automaton himself. By the way, a cyborg man may well become a reality in the near future. After all, progress does not stand still. Therefore, let's figure it out, a cyborg - who is this at all?
Every person dreams of cheating time: to prolong youth, to live a very long life. Some succeed. Many of them got into the Guinness Book of Records during their lifetime
Officially register the birth of a new inhabitant of the planet began not so long ago. It hasn't even been 100 years since the invention of the birth certificate. In this regard, it is not so easy to determine who lived the longest. Let's try to figure it out
Ancient Greece created many beautiful myths, and among them - the legend of Helios, the god of the sun. Helios is in many ways correlated with Apollo - both of these solar deities are all-seeing and all-knowing patrons of the bright side of human nature
Semiotics of culture is one of the sections of semiotics, which is very important for the emergence of a full-fledged view of a person on life. Semiotics and culture are complementary to each other to some extent, since culture is a huge sign system, and semiotics is a way to decipher these signs
The Tungus people are now in danger of extinction: their numbers are rapidly declining. In many districts of their residence, the birth rate is half as much as the death rate, because this people, like no one else, reveres their ancient traditions, never stepping back from them under any circumstances
A very large variety of chicken dishes are served both at home feasts and in the restaurant. It makes you want to take a delicious crispy leg with your hands and eat it, but you can’t. We are not primitive people. If you do not know how to eat chicken - with your hands or a fork, then this article will be useful to you
Today no one doubts that beauty is in the details. This is especially true for girls. After all, you will never be able to create a harmonious image if you do not think it through and through. A beautiful dress is not everything. To catch admiring glances, you still need to do a good styling, manicure and stand on your heels. In this article, we will lift the veil of secrecy and find out where the phrase “The devil is in the details” comes from
Halachic Jews - a religious definition that is gradually becoming obsolete after the onset of the era of emancipation. Those who fall under it will never lose their right to that nationality and legal status in Israel. However, this phrase still had the greatest weight during the times of communities
When people flooded every corner of the world, the Earth, as the ancient myths of India say, turned to Brahma with a request to help her and remove such a heavy burden from her. But the Great Progenitor did not know how to help. He blazed with anger, and feelings escaped from him with annihilating fire, falling on all living things. So the world would not have been if Rudra had not suggested a solution. And it was like that
Asian appearance is strikingly different from European. It is possessed by the vast majority of the world's population, that is, the inhabitants of Central Asia and the Far East. But due to the trends of the West, about half of them do not consider their type close to the standards of beauty and strive for changes through plastic surgery or other “magic” means. What does not suit the owners of Asian appearance?
Japanese guys are very different from Russian guys, because the difference in mentality is very obvious. But, despite this, the girls still like the men of the Land of the Rising Sun, although international couples rarely form with them. And most often, it is precisely the differences in values and concepts of how to behave that are to blame for everything
When it comes to lifestyle, a person can only remember one phrase. After all, it is he who is always brought to children as a vector of development. A he althy lifestyle is what everyone strives for. But there are other directions as well. Today we will talk about different lifestyles, about what they are and how to come to them
What does "intergirl" mean? For many, this word was unknown until the 80s of the twentieth century. At the time of perestroika in the USSR, this term burst into the masses with the advent of the film of the same name on TV screens. The current generation does not know who it is, so the word has gone out of use
By the appearance of a person, you can determine where he comes from. This rule does not always apply. A European woman can be classified based on the color of her hair, skin, shape of her nose, lips, skull, and eye shape. The female European phenotype can be classical, southern or northern
The concept of "preventive measures" is used in various fields of activity and denotes preventive measures aimed at preventing any emergency situations or mitigating their results
It turns out that older people very often surprise the world. Of course, there are those among them who do not go further than gatherings on a bench at the entrance of the house, but there are also those who, taking advantage of their golden age, reach heights that were not subject to them before