Culture 2024, November

With the image of Hercules, many of us met in childhood. We watched how this mythical character, on the pages of books or on the TV screen, gets into unusual adventures, risks his life, saves people, fights with terrible monsters and always comes out of these fights as a winner

The Redeemer Jesus Christ is the most famous statue and one of the largest sculptures depicting Christ. It is included in the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World and is a unique piece of sculpture and architecture both for Brazil and for the whole world

Life on Earth is constantly changing, and civilization is developing with it. Relations between peoples and states are subject to various conditions that require a certain settlement. Each state has its own diplomatic service, thanks to the work of diplomats, countries regulate their interests and achieve certain goals in the world political arena

What-what, but the number of museums and exhibition venues St. Petersburg can boast like no other city. But still, the Museum of Printing stands apart

Golden Soffit annually awards selected representatives of theatrical business in St. Petersburg. This award is considered a symbol of great excellence in the field

The article explains who Amaterasu Omikami is. In addition, you will learn which divine pantheon it belongs to and which imperial dynasty, according to legend, gave rise to

The State Historical Museum and the Lenin Mausoleum on Red Square, the Museum of Contemporary History of Russia (formerly the Museum of the Revolution) - all of their expositions tell about the history of our state, from the time of the Russian Empire to the present

Vietnam is a country with an ancient and rich history, which is filled with a lot of interesting and incredible events and significant achievements. Western and Chinese culture have greatly influenced the national identity and everyday life. Nevertheless, there are still a sufficient number of interesting facts about Vietnam related to culture and rituals

All words can be divided into simple and complex. The latter include terms whose etymology is not clear at first glance. For example, many give in before answering the question: "Confusion - what is it?" Let's figure it out

You can argue as much as you want about the value of obscenity, but swearing exists, is widely used and will not go away, even if you try to ban it. The boundaries of what is acceptable are constantly changing, and now a veiled obscenity is coming to the fore as a way to swear hard and at the same time maintain the reputation of a decent person. There is a kind of ingenuous craftiness in this, but this interesting phenomenon in itself deserves attention

Bamboo occupies a special place in Asian and Oriental culture. The value of this plant is multifaceted, which makes it possible to use it as a remedy for the treatment of diseases and the establishment of human energy. Bamboo is an evergreen, hardy plant. Well, let's try to explore with you the main oriental symbols of bamboo, why this plant is worth keeping at home and what it attracts to the owner. You will also learn where and how bamboo grows, how it is used

Preparing for its 430th anniversary, Samara has a huge number of exhibits of its historical path, placed in dozens of museums in the city district. For guests of one of the largest and most wonderful cities of the Volga region, the article indicates the most visited museums of Samara, the list of which includes the most attractive for tourists

In anthroponymy, the Caucasian group of names is distinguished. This is a fairly broad category. It includes Ossetian, Chechen, Circassian, Abkhaz, Adyghe, Dagestan, Georgian and Kabardian names. They originate in the Ibero-Caucasian family of languages. At the same time, Kabardian names underlie their study

Kalmyk names for boys. Top 5 most beautiful names. Features of Kalmyk proper names and stages of formation of male Kalmyk names. Aslang, Boshar, Gojur, Dzhuljukha, Sarang: meaning, origin, fate of the bearers of the most sonorous and beautiful names

Male Kyrgyz names. List alphabetically. Features of the formation of Kyrgyz proper names. The main periods of formation of various forms of male Kyrgyz names. Zaistvennye and primordially Kyrgyz male names. Features of word formation

Romanian male names. List of the most common Romanian given names alphabetically. Features of Romanian names and surnames. Uniqueness of Romanian surnames. Speech situations in determining the name and surname of the Romanians

The list of beautiful female surnames is very diverse, and you can list them endlessly. Everyone has their own idea of aesthetics. And any person, if asked, will name his most beautiful female surnames, which he likes more than others

We all want to appear polite and considerate. But sometimes ignorance of the intricacies of etiquette can put you in an awkward position in such a seemingly standard situation as a greeting and a handshake. How should you greet each other according to the rules of etiquette, who is the first to say hello and the first to extend a hand? Let's try to figure it out

One of the most famous sights of Murom is the Resurrection Monastery. There are many legends associated with the monastery. It is located on Fruit Mountain. It originated around the 17th century, but the exact date of foundation is unknown. Interesting facts from the history of the architectural monument of Murom, the Resurrection Monastery, are given in the article

The history of the national flag as a symbol of the country had several interesting twists and turns. The original version was created at a time when Macedonia was part of Yugoslavia

Who is a spontaneous girl? What qualities does such a person have? You will learn this and much more if you read the article

What proverbs about time are there in Russian? How can they replace the postulates of time management? All information, including proverbs about the time of different peoples, is in the article

The Museum of the History of the City of Yaroslavl is very young, compared to other similar complexes, in 2015 it celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. But, despite this, it has a rich exposition and is in demand both among the townspeople and visitors

Hookah - what is it? This is a special smoking pipe with a filter. It is known that smoking hookah is the most harmless way, because the special tobacco has no tar, and a small amount of nicotine makes it very easy

Many corporations work to ensure that today's children do not lack a choice of entertainment. But sometimes there are such monsters on the shelves of stores that throws parents into a cold sweat at the mere sight of these terrible creatures. Today you will find out what the scariest toys in the world look like

Tourists coming to Hungary and its capital should definitely visit the opera in Budapest (Hung. Magyar Állami Operaház), which is one of the most beautiful attractions in the city. Opera and ballet performances are regularly held here, where famous artists perform. The Hungarian Opera House is a beautiful old building of the 19th century, which is open daily for tourists and music lovers to visit

From childhood, parents tell us: pretending and hypocrisy is not good, you need to be sincere with others. Growing up, we teach these truths to our children, without any doubt that they are right. But do we always manage to remain sincere ourselves? What does pretense mean? Can it be useful?

The Living Systems Museum is open in Moscow. This is a unique museum that tells in a fascinating way all about the structure and functions of the human body. The main category of visitors is children. Here you can not just look at the exhibits, but touch, try, experiment. In the form of a game, the child learns a lot about his body

The monument to Maxim Gorky reminds residents of the pages of the city's history. This is the birthplace of the writer, he lived here for 26 years. And the plots of many of his works are taken from the life of Nizhny Novgorod. The townspeople love the writer, so they carefully keep the memory of him, immortalized in bronze

Japanese etiquette is an important part of the people of this country. The rules and traditions laid down in ancient times determine the social behavior of the Japanese today. Interestingly, individual etiquette provisions may differ in different regions, change over time, but the key rules remain unchanged. The article details the main modern traditions of this country

The civilization of Ancient Egypt left behind monumental structures that have survived to this day. It is these sacred structures that will be discussed further in our article

The Holy Dormition Knyaginin Convent is one of the historical gems of Russia. It is located in Vladimir and has more than 800 years of history. Many events swept over the country. And the temple and the memory of generations of nuns, townspeople, miracles that took place in the monastery have been preserved, and interest in them only increases over the years

Every country has its own traditions. People respect and remember them. It is good knowledge and observance of traditions that distinguishes local residents from foreigners. A person can live in a country for many years, but still not completely imbued with culture. What traditions of Georgia do our compatriots consider unique?

Nikolskoe cemetery is one of the oldest necropolises in St. Petersburg. Burials are rarely held here today. The territory of the cemetery is more like a green park. What is the history of this place and what can tourists see here today?

Museums on the Arbat are very different. Here is the Pushkin Museum-Apartment, and the Museum of Corporal Punishment, as well as very unusual exhibitions and labyrinths that form an entire entertainment complex. Walking along this most beautiful street in Moscow, everyone can find something interesting for themselves. Let's take a walk along the Arbat and look into the most unusual places. Let it be virtual

According to the "Theogony" of Hesiod, Hypnos lives in a cave, next to which the river Lethe (Oblivion) originates. In front of the entrance to the cave, where no light penetrates and no sounds are heard, herbs grow that have a hypnotic effect. Every night, the god of sleep rises into the sky in the chariot of his mother Nyukta

Unfortunately, sad events can happen in life - the departure of a loved one, who should be taken on his last journey, having acquired everything necessary for this. And it is very important to know how to calculate the size of the coffin for the funeral ceremony. There are several types, the choice of one or another of them depends on the height and size of the deceased. The article will help to understand this issue

Today we'll talk about who the old fart is. Of course, the word is in use today. So called people who behave in a certain way. The fog of formulations will dissipate when we begin to parse

Doves are beautiful feathered creatures that represent peace and friendship. They are launched into the sky by newlyweds with the hope of a happy future together. For some, these are just birds that children love to feed in city parks. But there are professional pigeon breeders who know everything about these birds. For them, the most important event is the pigeon show

The Second World War brought a lot of grief to mankind. She took millions of lives, destroyed the fate of thousands of people, turned hundreds of cities into ruins. This period in history will remind of itself for a long time to come, and many of its episodes are firmly entrenched in the memory of those who witnessed them. One of the unforgettable moments is the battle, which is dedicated to the whole museum-panorama "Battle of Stalingrad", located in Volgograd