Culture 2024, November

Many literary geniuses often used such artistic means as antithesis in their works. It was a kind of expression of conflicting feelings, and its peak was in times of crisis, when the usual way of life was undergoing serious changes

In order to systematize the archaeological values of Egypt and make the history of this country accessible to the general public, the Egyptian Hall of the Hermitage was created in St. Petersburg, designed for mass visits

In ancient Greek, "necropolis" literally means "city of the dead." Unlike graves in cities, which were common in various places and periods of history, the necropolis is a separate burial ground at a considerable distance from the city

News from the world of politics, announcements of interesting events, changes in the lives of stars - people usually learn all this from the media. Radio and television are the most effective and informative media. At first glance, it seems that the work in this area is very easy and simple. In fact, television and radio workers work day and night, tirelessly, they are in constant tension so as not to make a mistake on the air, and reshoot the failed frame hundreds of times

Once Tatars and Bashkirs lived together and built a great empire. They speak close languages, but now these relations sometimes cease to be brotherly. The people who have historically dominated the region for centuries are convinced that the language of the people who have also lived in the neighborhood for centuries is just a dialect of a great and ancient language. Moreover, even the existence of an independent neighbor is in question: “We,” they say, “are one people.”

Lutheran Smolensk cemetery - the oldest necropolis in St. Petersburg for non-Orthodox burials. Who was buried in this churchyard and why is it often called "German"? As well as the address and opening hours of the cemetery for those who are going to visit it in person

One of the most beautiful places in Milan is the Victor Emmanuel II Gallery in the very center of the city. It is located near two well-known objects of tourist interest and cultural importance - Il Duomo and La Scala Theatre. The gallery is the largest shopping center in the Italian capital, where brands of well-known brands are presented not only from Italy itself, but from other European countries. And here, in the cafeteria, they serve the most delicious version of the traditional Biccherin drink

In modern society, an original greeting is highly valued. After all, the first impression of the meeting is very difficult to change even in the course of future communication

All national holidays of the Republic of Korea differ in traditions, customs and rituals. But one thing remains unchanged in them - respect and reverence for the people. Local residents treat all the celebrations that are held in their country with special trepidation, carefully keep them and pass them on from generation to generation

If you are interested in the meaning of the word fatalist, this article will give you the most comprehensive explanation. Now this word is rarely used in everyday life, however, in order not to be considered ignorant, you need to know what it still means by itself

The feat of the soldiers and militias who defended and defended Leningrad to the last bullet will forever remain in the memory of our people as an example of the courage and bravery of a Russian warrior. Several hundred mass graves in the Leningrad region are a symbol of the self-sacrifice of a Soviet soldier, ready to die, but not to submit, not to surrender to the mercy of the winner

Surely, wandering around the Internet, you have often met the abbreviation TNN. What is TNN? You can find out the answer to this question by reading this article

The Auschwitz Museum is a monument to one of the most terrible and tragic stages in the history of mankind. The history of the organization of concentration camps, the fate of prisoners, the liberation of Auschwitz

In recent decades, in the modern world, the issue of eating meat has become extremely acute. This is due, first of all, to the movements of various organizations that advocate for the rights of animals. This situation led to the popularization of vegetarianism, and also gave impetus to a large number of scientific studies aimed at clarifying the issue of the benefits and harms of meat. The article will talk about where cats are eaten in Europe and other parts of the world

Wars and conflicts in the Caucasus region have broken the fate of many people. Refugees were peoples and nationalities unique in their culture. Such cultural communities include Shusha Armenians, Sukhumi Georgians, Baku Armenians. Many of them became disenfranchised refugees and still have no opportunity to return to their hometowns and homes. What kind of people are these Baku Armenians? What is the history and culture of this people?

The word "euphoria" is not so common in the texts. But the song of the same name by the singer Lorin thundered throughout Europe. Many have wondered what euphoria is. The meaning of this term can be divided into two areas: everyday and psychiatric. We will start with the everyday, although the concept arose within the framework of science

The article tells about the history of the fire department in Russia, and museums, the expositions of which are dedicated to this topic. A brief overview of the main stages of the creation and development of the state fire fighting service is given

St. Petersburg is a city with history. If I may say so, then with historical energy. Some tourists who have visited the northern capital admit that the inclusions of profanity, which were previously common for them, upon arrival in St. Petersburg are somehow transformed into turns of speech that were in use before the "revolutionary advent". And what's interesting: phrases such as "neglect, w altz" emerge from the depths of the subconscious in some inexplicable way

There are two opposing points of view regarding partnership. Someone cannot imagine life without a companion, but such a person only interferes with someone. Who is this partner? Who can be given this definition? What are partnerships?

In Russian, many words change their meaning, acquire phraseological features, and are used in a figurative sense. For example, pennies - what is it, a type of money, or is it still a designation of something else? Understanding this issue is not so difficult

The Azov paleontological museum-reserve is a real pride for the south of Russia. Such a large paleontological collection is no longer in this corner of the country, and in terms of its area the museum is one of the largest in Russia. All information about the Azov Museum-Reserve, including the opening hours and reviews of tourists, later in this article

Some people who see cars with a cross in a circle on the roads are perplexed: what does this mean? Not everyone knows what this symbol carries in itself, so they begin to build different versions. What does this sign mean and why is it glued to cars, let's try to understand this article

There are many wonderful and cozy places in Moscow where you can have a great time, relax with your family, meet colleagues, arrange a date. This article will tell you about one of them, you will find out what it is and what such a cozy institution as the Museum, a restaurant on Paveletskaya, offers its visitors

In the Sicilian city of Palermo, the Capuchin Catacombs (Catacombe dei Cappuccini) are located - underground burials where the remains of more than 8,000 people are buried. The peculiarity of these catacombs is that the embalmed, mummified and skeletonized bodies of the deceased stand, lie and hang in the open, forming rather terrible compositions. This is the largest mummy necropolis in the world

Africa is the second largest continent, it occupies about 22% of the total land area on the planet. An interesting place where the wild world of nature has remained in its original form. It is not surprising that many facts about her are told exclusively using the epithet "most"

Representatives of each type of activity do not miss the opportunity to add a nominal holiday to the series of days off of the year. Sociologists are no exception. A rather young science, sociology, appeared only in the 19th century. The name of Auguste Comte is closely connected with this event. And when do we now celebrate the day of the sociologist and why on a particular day - this is the topic of our article

The word Quest is translated into Russian as "search". Therefore, the quest is supposed to be a task in which you need to find something - an item, a hint, a message so that you can move on

On the territory of Russia lived many ancient tribes, the history of which has not yet been studied enough. And people far from archeology generally know very little about the ancient peoples who lived in the Asian part of the country. Let's talk about what the Tagar culture of the early Iron Age of Siberia is, how its representatives lived, what they did and what these people are interested in

Several decades ago, the terrible battles of the Great Patriotic War died down, which claimed the lives of millions of Soviet citizens. Grief came to every family, a heavy burden on the tormented hearts of people who had lost their loved ones. The exploits and heroism of fellow countrymen are worth living through the ages: they are passed down from generation to generation, carefully stored in archives, immortalized in memorials and monuments

Everyone who comes close to studying the great and mighty Russian language is faced with such a concept as an introductory word. What are introductory words? Let's deal with this

One of the most visited places in the Moscow region by tourists is the Glinka estate, one of the oldest architectural monuments of the 18th century. In addition, this place is older than other estates in the Moscow region

Every large settlement has cemeteries, this is a completely understandable need, and Chelyabinsk is no exception. One of the largest churchyards in the territory of the capital of the Southern Urals is the Preobrazhenskoye cemetery

The capital has many attractions that deserve attention. These include the State Museum of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. For art lovers, visiting this place will be extremely informative and interesting

On the night of the sixth of January the Orthodox Christmas comes to the seventh. Russia is a multinational country, where about seventy percent of believers are Orthodox Christians. On this bright holiday, festive bells sound in all corners of the state, families gather at the festive table, and festive services are held in all churches. Every believing Orthodox person glorifies the birth of Jesus Christ on this day, remembering the New Testament traditions

It turns out that you can deal with this problem if you turn to special dictionaries that are regularly updated

It's time to learn how to get to know each other correctly. Correct means original. Without these banal phrases: “Girl, does your mother-in-law, by chance, need it?” And even if in this case you will fail - do not despair! Why would you want to meet someone who has absolutely no sense of humor?

Why don't you remind your loved one, just like that, without any reason, that you love, appreciate and cherish them? One of the options is to compose wishes for your beloved for a good day, and make it so that he remembers for a long time

Indian names are one of a kind, as they have no verbatim counterparts in any other language. This allows you to preserve their originality and uniqueness, which, of course, captivates the townsfolk. Each of the names is filled with deep meaning and its own unique beauty

Youth is a time when life is stocked with vivid impressions. When the head is not yet too full of problems, I want to plunge into the world of emotions, do crazy things, breathe deeply. That's what clubs are for - a place where you can relax, dance, be yourself and have fun to the fullest

In colloquial and often literary speech, curious words and expressions periodically sound, which eventually become winged. One of these frequently encountered terms is "balabol". Each of us probably heard this word more than once in childhood. It has not gone out of use, it continues to be actively used in modern speech