Culture
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The article presents the classification of folklore genres. A description of each type of oral folk art is given. A description of most types of folklore will help a student or schoolchild to easily understand the whole variety of genres
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Calm, peaceful, quiet, modest - this is the designation given by linguists to the word "Chuvash", as one of the Volga nationalities calls itself. Chuvash surnames have long been mixed with native Russian and Ukrainian ones, or maybe it was other nations that borrowed some of them from the Chuvash? The historical past of this people is very interesting, as is the origin of their name
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Hungarians, or Magyars, as they call themselves, are settled all over the world. In addition to their own country, entire Hungarian settlements exist in Western Ukraine (in Transcarpathia), Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Many Hungarians moved to permanent residence overseas - to the United States and Canada. About 4,000 Russians consider themselves ethnic Hungarians
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Croats are Slavic tribes that settled the Balkans around the 7th century, after the collapse of the empire. Presumably they came from Galicia. According to their genetic structure, Croats are related to the Slavs and North Germans, or Goths. Croatian surnames are also often found in all the former republics of Yugoslavia, in Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Hungary. Small groups of Croats can be found in many parts of the world
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Probably, each of us has heard about some person - disgusting, terrible, doing vile deeds, it was said that he is a fiend. Sometimes even desperate parents call their naughty child such words, although this is probably too much. Why do we say so? Where did this expression come from?
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Architectural rules for the construction of Hindu temples in India, their features, sculptural decor are considered, a description of the most famous of them is given: the cave temple in Ellora and Akshardham (the largest modern temple in India)
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To get the most complete picture of the culture of Belgorod, it is worth visiting the State Art Museum, where works of art of the 20th-21st centuries are presented in large numbers
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Statuses with the meaning of funny began to appear less frequently in the news feeds of social network users. There are many explanations for this - the crisis period in the country, dullness outside the window, colds and so on. Let the next selection of statuses be at least a small, but salvation from an oppressive state
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Meaningful sister statuses are a good way to tell the world about the happiness of having a best friend in your life. A selection of such expressions will help highlight exactly those words that are so important to say to a dear person
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What can give a person cheerfulness and a sense of peace at the same time better than coffee? You can judge the number of those who are not indifferent to this drink by the statements dedicated to it. The article offers statuses about coffee. They will help to describe the mood and feelings that the drink evokes and with which it is most often associated
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Very many old words are forgotten by us and are regarded as archaisms. However, it is interesting to dive into the history a bit and understand what they mean. Let's try to figure out what a meal is
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This article will focus on the origin and historical analysis of such a common Russian surname as Frolov
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The surname Vasilyeva, whose origin seems to us absolutely simple, actually has its own history, which you will learn by reading the article
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In this article we will look at the origin of the surname Makarov and find out if the source of its origin is so obvious
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The famous Spanish playwright Lope de Vega, whose biography is full of many adventures, lived a long life and achieved success in the literary field. He loved many women (and they, in turn, were devoted to him), did what he loved, and did not lose heart, no matter how difficult life presented him
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At the end of 1775 and the beginning of 1776, the first edition of the famous two-volume work of the Scottish economist Adam Smith, devoted to the study of the causes and nature of the we alth of nations, was published in England. In this fundamental work, the main mechanisms and principles of foreign trade were first described. The author of the work, in his discussions on the dependence of the annual income of the nation on the amount received for the result of labor by each person, formulated a very important principle, which is now called the "invisible hand of the market"
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Historical monuments of Russia, according to 2014 data, are an extensive list of 1007 items of different significance
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What is a city? Thinking about this question, one can come to the conclusion that there is no single answer. The concept is quite broad
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Since 2005, Pavlovsk has been a city in the Pushkinsky district of St. Petersburg. It is located near the Slavyanka River, 30 km from the northern capital. Until 1796 it was the village of Pavlovskoye, founded in 1777
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In the understanding of the layman, a tourist trip to Thailand is associated with swimming in the Andaman Sea or the Gulf of Thailand, sunbathing on the beaches with white sands. But those who are full of energy and prefer active recreation diversify their stay by getting to know the picturesque tropical nature on one of the resort islands of Thailand
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Undoubtedly, each of us finds ourselves in a situation where we need to congratulate a loved one, friend, work colleague on the holiday. What to wish? And I don’t want to seem banal, and it’s difficult to find the right words. We wish happiness, love, success, but still the wishes of he alth are the most important. After all, there is no such thing as too much he alth! A he althy person is a happy and successful person, endowed with special fortitude
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The center of contemporary art turned out to be an unusual place - a former winery. Moscow in this place is no longer the outskirts. The vast territory of the once brewery "Moscow Bavaria" attracts visitors with exhibition halls, workshops of artists and designers, showrooms, dance studios
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Today, the younger generation, unfortunately, spends almost all their free time at the computer, believing that there are no other activities in nature. But after all, once there were no computers or mobile phones, and the kids were entertained by "live" games. Unfortunately, many girls today do not know not only how to jump into the "Rubber band", but also that such fun exists in general
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Only the lazy one probably hasn't heard about the comedy show "Comedy Club" and one of its residents - Pavel Snezhka Volya. Why he is Snowball - he himself does not know. This nickname accidentally stuck to him, just like the role of a glamorous bastard. Someone said once, and everyone picked it up. No less controversy is the question of what is the real name of Pavel Volya
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There are already so many different trends and trends in youth culture that it seems impossible to invent anything new. But young people do not get tired of "pleasing" others, and now a completely new phenomenon has appeared among the girls - bombita. This trend is gaining more and more popularity in the vastness of the country, and this is a real challenge for glamorous blondes
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Most people are unhappy with their appearance. Many are embarrassed by excess weight, and in an attempt to get rid of it, we are ready for a lot. The story of this girl is not like the others. She was nicknamed "the scariest girl". But this nickname is not only very offensive, but also undeserved
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Known to many by the popular series Roksolana was a bright and extraordinary personality. Having been captured at a young age, she managed to achieve love and admiration from the most powerful man in Turkey of those times, Sultan Suleiman 1. Her life was full of secrets, intrigues and cruelty. Why Roksolana died, for many it remains a mystery
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Perhaps, someone will be surprised, but communication with friends implies compliance with certain rules. The sooner a person masters them, the better his relationship with others will develop
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Gallery is a place where a person can relax his soul, while enjoying the works of art masters. Since Moscow is the capital, such places are rare for her. Here at every turn there are exhibitions that will attract any audience. Moscow galleries are undoubtedly diverse, and everyone can choose what is closer to him
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One of the leading cities in Russia is the capital of Tatarstan - Kazan. Its history goes back over a thousand years. You can get acquainted with the history and culture of the city, as well as learn a lot of interesting things about the population, traditions and achievements, walking around the capital and visiting Kazan museums (a list with some addresses can be found in this article). Here the most interesting five historical places in the capital of Tatarstan will be described - the most popular museums
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The family is the cell of society, its basis. Everything that happens inside it is reflected in society, since the latter is formed by hundreds of thousands, millions of such cells. In this article, we will compile an unusual list of the most prolific marriages and learn about the most large families in the world (and in history). I wonder who was not afraid of a large number of descendants and a large-scale continuation of their kind? Introducing the top ten "Largest Families in the World"
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Today, there are so many complaints about the fact that young people today are not the same, young men do not read books at all. Library for young people undertook to refute this stereotype
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We often encounter rudeness in everyday life. At the same time, not everyone is given the ability to restrain their anger towards the offender. But there are phrases that can confuse a boor and make him, as they say in the common people, break off. Similar proposals-blanks are described in the article
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For ten years now, our country has been annually awarding a national award to the best representatives of contemporary domestic art. Over the years, it has already counted several dozen laureates and is recognized not only in the Russian Federation, but also abroad
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Eloquence is the ability to convey the truth convincingly, bitingly and, above all, intelligibly. The secret of this skill lies in the rejection of empty, superfluous words. An example here is the sacred treatises, which have succeeded in this. The truths are summarized in them. Francois La Rochefoucauld said that true eloquence is the ability to say everything you need, but no more than you need
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When the CEO's Day (September 28) arrives, each subordinate treats congratulations with trepidation and experience. That is why you should first start preparing for this significant day. You can pronounce sayings in poetic form, or in prose. The most important thing is that the speech should be sincere and seasoned with positive and vivid emotions
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There are a great many professions in the world that use a variety of skills and abilities. Of course, all of them are important and necessary, as the well-known proverb says. But many people, regularly celebrating, say, the Day of a builder or chemist, scientist or teacher, forget about such a professional holiday as Leader's Day. Yes, no need to be surprised: the ability to be a good boss is one of the most important in any team
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Husband's sister and wife almost always have a difficult relationship. This is the same well-known conflict as in the relationship "mother-in-law - son-in-law" or "mother-in-law - daughter-in-law"
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Family is a great thing. It's great if she is friendly, there are many relatives in her. And if parents, children, nephews, brothers, husband, sisters like to gather in a common family circle, this, in my opinion, is wonderful. True, in the presence of a large number of relatives and cousins, grandfathers, grandmothers, uncles and aunts, who at the same time have their own families and several children, it can be difficult to answer who belongs to whom. Let's try to understand this difficult question
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Signs and superstitions have their roots in antiquity. Previously, people did not understand many phenomena, but they noticed a certain connection between some events. The word "sign" itself comes from the word to notice