Culture 2024, September

Where did the word "impudence" come from and what does it mean? Why do we not accept arrogance in other people and it annoys us? Is the impudent man so happy or is it just an outward manifestation of self-doubt and his strengths?

Life is full of amazing and incredible stories, because each person is unique, and hardly anything that happened to one can be repeated exactly with another. That is why people are so interested in listening to the most incredible stories from around the world - it can be difficult to believe in them, but someone has experienced them

The Mikhailovsky Theater in St. Petersburg was created to amuse the imperial family. It has a rich history: the theater has experienced several ups and downs, famous Russian and foreign conductors, composers and artists have performed on its stage. At present, the Mikhailovsky Theater combines performances of timeless classics and contemporary art in its repertoire

The widest layer of folk culture is oral folk art. Its genres are very diverse and specific. These works were invented by representatives of the people and passed on to each other orally. There were singers and storytellers, and anyone who wished could become a co-creator

Any adult, even very far from art and architecture, knows from school that an architect is a design engineer, craftsman, architect and builder all rolled into one

Club Punch in St. Petersburg: general characteristics, features, services and entertainment, visitor reviews of the establishment

When one of the planet's most important pageants, Miss Universe, took place in the United States in 2012, with more than 85 countries participating, the winner was a girl representing the host country. It was a twenty-year-old resident of Rhode Island - the smallest of the US states - Olivia Culpo

Exposure is essentially the degree to which light and shadow are in a photograph. To obtain a high-quality, clear image, you must be able to properly work with the camera and use various computer programs

Everyone knows the expression "Chinese letter". It denotes something complex, incomprehensible to those who are deprived of knowledge in a certain area. Indeed, in the grammar of many Eastern peoples, hieroglyphic writing is accepted, and the symbols themselves are simply countless

Julius Caesar is the most famous ruler of Rome, conqueror and writer. Many of his phrases have become winged and have survived to this day. Read about the most famous quotes of Caesar in the article

What are prostitutes, where do they trade and what are they like? The article will answer these questions, and also tell you that prostitutes are cheap, fabulously expensive, terribly old. Their profession is not only one of the most ancient crafts, but also the most dangerous. And her profit exceeds the funds from the sale of weapons and drugs

What do you associate Milan with? With shopping and restaurants? But it is also one of the cultural capitals of Europe, where there are museums and galleries, and one of the most popular is the Brera Pinakothek

Each nation has its own special names, which are called children at birth. In the Christian world, especially among the peoples of Europe, it is customary to call children the names of saints. Nevertheless, the parents of girls wish to call their babies by euphonious names. So, for many centuries, the most common name in the world was Anna

On the streets of any modern city you can find many amazing sculptural compositions and monuments. Belgorod was no exception, the highlight of which is their record number. Below we will talk about the most interesting monuments of Belgorod, which was in 2013 in third place in the list of "Top 100 best cities in Russia"

In 2012, a building was built on the site of the former factory, which was recognized as the best. This is the Heydar Aliyev Center. Baku boasts beautiful architecture that attracts both locals and tourists, and the new building has become one of them. In 2014 he was recognized as the best in the world

Metis and metiska are people who were born from mixed, interracial unions. The word itself is of Latin origin and means "to mix, mixed." Sometimes this term refers to the mixing of breeds of any animals. But in this article we will talk about people

In large metropolitan areas, we are increasingly confronted with modern and sometimes unusual names of cultural objects and centers for hearing and understanding. There are also in St. Petersburg. For example, loft projects. What is it?

Who is a patriot? The one who is really able to feel other people's problems, whose feeling of compassion and love is not canned. You can’t just call a person a patriot and assume that he is one

There is not much time left before the start of the Olympics. Construction work is being completed, the design of the city. Athletes are preparing hard. Artists create special programs. Thousands of fans in different countries are planning their trip to Sochi. And someone is thinking about how to become a volunteer in order to make a contribution to this historic event

The Tsaritsyno Grand Palace is one of the main parts of the ensemble created in the 18th century. Unfortunately, this building was never used for its intended purpose, but its architectural merits are undeniable, which allows the building to be included in the list of the most significant monuments of the era, especially since it was made in two different styles. Construction was carried out for quite a long time: from 1785 to 1796

The local history museum in Miass, founded in 1920, is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the Chelyabinsk region. E. I. Mali, an artist and teacher, the initiator of the creation and the first director of the museum, left a bright mark on the history of the city and a good memory in the hearts of culture lovers with his work

June 4, 1965, on a sunny summer day, the grand opening of the monument to Lermontov Mikhail Yurievich took place in his homeland - in Moscow. The ceremony was attended by poets, writers, researchers, students, schoolchildren and just workers. Congratulatory speeches and poems sounded from the podium

Do you know what a poster is? According to Dahl's Explanatory Dictionary, this word means an announcement on paper about an upcoming spectacle or gathering, for which a certain fee must be paid. The word has French roots, but easily took root in Russian

Intercultural competence is a necessity in a world where relations between people of different ethnic groups have become free. It leads to understanding, harmony, respectively, to a peaceful state of affairs between countries. The ability to objectively perceive the surrounding people and their views is a big step towards the creation of advanced civilizations with great potential

In this article we will tell you in detail about one of the most interesting sights in Denmark - the Copenhagen City Hall. You will find out where it is located, what history it has, what interesting facts are associated with this place. Useful for every tourist planning to visit Denmark

Paramedics are among the most valuable medical professionals, so it is not surprising that there is a holiday in their honor in Russia. It is these people who save lives thanks to timely diagnosis and referral to a specialist doctor of people living in settlements remote from cities

Our world is full of wonders and anomalies. You can meet them every day when going to work or walking in the park. Unique, unrepeatable nature surrounds us all our lives. However, it is not uncommon to see the unusual among people. Human genes are not yet sufficiently studied, despite the high development of medicine. They are the main reason for the birth of people unlike most of us

The Museum of Urban Electric Transport is one of the most unusual in St. Petersburg. Here you can learn about the history of the development of ground electric transport from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, feel like a passenger or driver of an old tram or trolleybus. Excursions are interesting for both adults and children, so going there with the whole family is a great idea for spending your leisure time

Megera is a capacious personal characteristic, the origins of which lie in ancient mythology. In order to find out who a vixen is and what kind of woman can be awarded such an unflattering comparison, one should turn to ancient legends

Where is the Ivanovo cemetery and how to get to it. What can be seen. Is it possible to make a new burial and how much will it cost?

The wisdom of the people is reflected in proverbs and sayings. Sometimes, by the way, a saying inserted into a conversation can revive it, make the conversation more interesting, and you will be known as a witty and eloquent speaker. However, in order not to look stupid, you must know the meaning of a particular proverb that you use in speech. Otherwise, you risk being the hero of the proverb about fools. It is about them that will be discussed

Once upon a time, Plato said: "Time takes away everything" - and although this expression is more than one hundred years old, it still remains relevant. But not only Plato liked to philosophize about the course of being and the transience of life. Many famous writers and great thinkers have similar sayings. So many lines have been written on the topic "Time" that it is simply impossible to count them all

How often do we hear and use the word "teleconference" in everyday communication? Rarely. It is mainly used in the media and means video communication

There are many terms that characterize a person as a person: serious, purposeful, boring and so on. One of them is careless. The definition of this word will be given by our article. When is it appropriate to use it in a conversation?

Studies have shown that the majority of complaints about harassment come from women who serve in the military, more specifically, one in four female employees. But is it worth saying that harassment is a phenomenon that often occurs outside of service

The internal culture of a person lies in intelligence and spirituality. The presence of these qualities means that a person lives in truth and conscience, is fair and free, moral and humane, disinterested and honest. In addition, he has a sense of responsibility, a high level of general cultural development and tact. And of course, one of the leading qualities is decency

Circe is a woman, goddess, sorceress, granddaughter of the titan of the Ocean, daughter of Helios and Perseid, mother of Telegon: cruel and gentle, selfish and understanding, impulsive and wise

The first attempts of the ancient Egyptians to create a more consonant alphabet were made back in the 3rd century BC. BC. But the final version of the Coptic letter was ready only by the 2nd century. In Egypt, it became widespread along with Christianity, until Coptic writing was replaced by Arabic. Then the Coptic script disappeared from daily use, but continued to be used in church ceremonies and has come down to our time

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Disputes about beauty have always caused a strong reaction from society. Everyone wants to be loved, recognized, beautiful, because the essence of a person lies in his environment and self-awareness, which entirely depends on the so-called habitat