Culture
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World history is rich in events: civilizations have changed, peoples have appeared and disappeared from the face of the Earth, states have been formed and collapsed. Most modern nationalities were formed by the 1st millennium of our era. The article will discuss the history of relations between two ancient ethnic groups: Armenians and Russians
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With the formation of a feudal society in the Celestial Empire, the Chinese dragon became the exclusive symbol of the emperor, personifying his power and strength
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The Priory of Sion is a supposedly existing European secret society that was founded in the eleventh century. Its intended purpose is to preserve and protect the original precepts of Christianity. It also acts as the custodian of the family tree of the descendants of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. Public interest in him was attracted thanks to a number of books, among which the publication, which became a bestseller, "Holy Blood and the Holy Grail" caused a lot of controversy
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Jupiter is the god of the Roman pantheon. He was identified with the supreme god of the ancient Greeks - Zeus. He had two brothers - Neptune and Pluto. Each of them ruled in a certain area of the Universe - the sky, the water element, the underworld. However, there were some differences
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According to the Bible, Noah's son Shem is the first-born, and he is especially honored because he is the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including the Jews. They lived in Syria, Palestine, Chaldea, Assyria, Elam, Arabia. The languages they spoke included the following: Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic and Assyrian
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It can be assumed that the foreskin, held together by a ring, resembles a double-breasted frock coat, also known as "Prince Albert", hence the name. Like most other types, this jewelry piercing has its roots in practices developed in gay communities in the twentieth century, and became widely known when piercings began to appear in popular culture in the late 1970s
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Who are geisha, today, perhaps, many people know outside of Japan. Although in most cases they have only approximate ideas. Some think of them as glorified courtesans capable of captivating men with graceful amusements and sensual pleasures. They put on white makeup and dress in a bright kimono
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Theology is the science of God, the philosophical knowledge of his essence, the nature of religious truths. The modern concept of discipline has its origins in ancient Greek philosophy, but it received its main content and principles with the advent of Christianity. Thought out etymologically (from the Greek words - "Theou" and "logos"), objectively it means teaching, subjectively - total knowledge exclusively in the context of "God's justification"
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Tombstone inscriptions evolve from poetic speeches made in honor of the deceased on the day of his funeral and repeated on anniversaries. In ancient Greece and ancient Rome, they formed into the genre of "epitaph" (from the Greek words - "above" and "grave"). Later, in order to preserve the memory of people who had gone to another world, they were engraved on the monuments he erected. Some were filled with pain and poetic tenderness, others were more than simple, although there were also those who only stated the fact of death
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Today we will try to tell you about the state symbols of Ukraine. This is a country with an interesting and original history, and Ukrainian symbols are rooted in ancient times. As you will learn further, some signs are known from the early Middle Ages
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Yelabuga is an old merchant town that will be interesting to visit not only for lovers of the atmosphere of the 19th century, but also for art lovers. Such names as Ivan Shishkin, Marina Tsvetaeva, and Nadezhda Durova are associated with this place. The article tells about the memorial complexes in their honor and other fascinating museums in Yelabuga
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It is human nature to express one's emotions out loud. To this end, many swear words and expressions have been created in all languages of the world. The Tatars were no exception and came up with their own, unique Tatar curses. The article provides a list of the most popular obscene expressions in the Tatar language, as well as their translation into Russian
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There are quite a lot of different cultures, subcultures, trends and so on in the world. Each country has its own culture, which is both the custom and the tradition of the nation. This article will focus on the culture of South Korea, which is loved by many even outside the country
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Everyone sooner or later has to give someone a name - it's both interesting and difficult. There are really a huge number of names, they can be given to your favorite animals (nicknames), but the question most often is precisely in giving a name to the child. How to do it correctly, how to combine names, surnames and patronymics?
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We all tend to watch the Olympic Games - it seems interesting to us, we cheer for our favorite athletes and rejoice at every medal. However, everyone knows that there are not quite ordinary games - the Paralympic Games. What does this sport mean and how were the last Olympic Games?
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Have you ever come across strange words, the meaning of which you, even approximately, have no idea? This article will reveal the meaning of one unusual word - "drip". The definition will seem strange to you and completely inappropriate for this word
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Although by definition it can't be interesting on graveyards, the Theological Cemetery (St. Petersburg) is still worth a visit. At least for the reason that a large number of famous people are buried there. Of course, this tour will not give you a lot of positive emotions, but you will learn a lot of interesting facts
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The article tells about the embalming of the body of V. I. Lenin. A brief overview of the facts related to this process and which became known to the general public only during the years of perestroika is given
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Choosing a name is usually confusing. But not everyone knows that there are "noble" and "resolute", "gentle" and "hard" names. Perhaps that is why the name often determines the character, or rather, influences its formation
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In today's world, meeting a foreigner can be very difficult if you don't know American slang with translation. Such words have long been merged into our daily lives and we cannot do without them. Especially in countries like America. How not to get into an uncomfortable situation, even if you know English? Let's figure it out
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Under the "coolness" of a person, it is customary to understand certain qualities, features or characteristics that distinguish a certain person from others. Of course, such definitions are highly arbitrary. But still, we can safely say that there are the coolest people in the world to whom this concept applies without any doubts and conditions
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The original appearance always attracts and attracts the eye. The more unusual a person looks, the more interest arises in his person. There are peoples who do not need to do anything, they are bright and unusual in themselves. For example, the Irish, whose appearance can definitely be called memorable and non-standard. Of course, we are not talking about all the representatives of Ireland without exception, but about typical carriers of Irish appearance
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Like any nation, in any country, India has developed its own traditions and customs. And, of course, these canons directly relate to Indian names
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It's more fun to go through life with music! It's nice to get up in the morning, turn on your favorite radio station - and the morning will immediately become more cheerful. Get in the car and find your favorite wave again - the road will not seem long, and traffic jams will not be so boring. In the evening, the melodies of your favorite radio station and the voices of radio hosts that have become familiar will also help you relax after a hard day
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Today, every person strives for perfection, perhaps even more than in some other times. Men and women are in constant pursuit of the ideal. This applies to appearance, internal qualities, labor activity, any accomplishments and material values
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The main goal of such an event as "Children's and Youth's Book Week" is, of course, the promotion of reading among schoolchildren. But, in addition to this, the content of the holiday usually includes knowledge from different social spheres. In particular, often a literary event is timed to coincide with some important date in society, an anniversary. Therefore, you should carefully consider the opening of children's book week
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A person is born with various inclinations and must work on himself all his life, absorbing the enduring values of the human spirit. They were developed by culture, and deep familiarization with it is the duty of everyone who considers himself a “reasonable person”
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In the very center of Europe is Vienna - the residence of kings, a favorite place for poets and composers, musicians and scientists. The city itself and its unique atmosphere is a cultural monument of the history of mankind. Walking along the green streets of the Austrian capital, where the famous composers Mozart, Strauss and Schubert once walked, you are in direct contact with the history of mankind
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Earlier among the Eastern Slavs, this concept was associated with blood relationship and came from the old verb "to be born". Single-root words: family, relative. But in modern Russian people is a much broader term
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A relatively young republic in the very center of the Caucasus is distinguished by respect for its ancestry, ancestors, and history. The alphabetical list of Ingush surnames abounds with well-known clans in the republic belonging to respected teips. Why does the genealogy influence the life of this people so much?
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The engineering building of the Tretyakov Gallery, whose address is: 119017, Moscow, Lavrushinsky lane, 12, is waiting for guests. After visiting the main exposition, be sure to look there: exhibits that are not included in the main collection can tell a lot of interesting and surprising things. You will open the veil of secrecy and be able to better understand the artists. The expositions are decorated with great taste and knowledge of the matter
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This article reveals the concept of the technological revolution, its types and history. The issues of the consequences of scientific and technological progress, problems provoked by the technological revolution are considered. The material will be useful to users who are fond of history
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This article tells about the monument to the founders of Surgut. It tells about the features of this architectural object, the role of the people depicted on it, as well as the history of the city. The material will be useful to residents of Surgut who want to learn a little more about the history of their native land
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In the modern world, hypocrisy has begun to manifest itself more and more often. But what is a person to whom this term can be applied? You can find out after reading the article. So the hypocrite is
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The Baba Yaga Museum in Vladimir is a unique museum of dolls. Only the puppets here are mostly interactive. Visitors can touch everything with their hands and take free photos. This is not the case for other museums. The establishment is located in the premises of a souvenir shop where you can buy very interesting gizmos
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Lublin registry office is a government body. It is located in the district of the same name in the southeastern part of Moscow. In its cozy walls, it is possible to fix almost all significant moments and events in a person's life with acts of civil status. Learn more about this institution in this article
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"Hero of the Soviet Union" is the highest award of the great state. But if you think about it, it becomes scary. After all, its receipt in most cases became possible only when thousands of people died. So isn't it better that such awards be given as rarely as possible, so that there are no occasions for great feats?
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The history of the emergence of stripes. Why do Cossacks wear pants with stripes. Why were stripes introduced in the Russian army
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Pink rose - the embodiment of tenderness, freshness and touching. It is given to girls and given as a token of gratitude
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Man, by its psychological nature, is a social being. That is why communication with his own kind is one of the main conditions for his stay in society. In the course of communication, the individual receives information about social realities, the nature of personal relationships, he learns what other people think about him, and evaluates this information, takes it into account in his subsequent actions. That is why it is important to know the basics of business etiquette not only for business employees