Culture 2024, November

In this article, we will find out whether "they are greeted by clothes - they are escorted by the mind" and whether it is so important in the modern world

This article is aimed at explaining what justice is, emphasizing its importance both in the adoption and observance of laws, and in general in the modern world

Revealing what an icon is, I would like to note that this is primarily a book about faith. Her language is colors and lines through which the morality and dogmas of the liturgical teaching of the Church are revealed. The purer and more righteous an Orthodox Christian lives, the more understandable is the language of the icon to his soul

Russian proverbs about cowardice well reflect how our ancestors treated this manifestation of human weakness. Probably, the Slavs were among the first who thought about what fear is and why it needs to be fought. Therefore, let's look at the most striking examples of proverbs about cowardice and see what they can teach

Sweden is located in the north of Europe. It borders Norway, Denmark and Finland. Features of the culture of Sweden are largely predetermined by the natural and historical conditions of the country's development. So, individual provinces in the past had little contact with each other, so each has its own character. A huge influence on the formation of the mentality of the Swedes was their relationship with the Vikings, which the locals are very proud of

A visit to the museum-reserve "Old Sarepta" can leave two impressions. On the one hand, not all the ancient buildings of this German settler settlement have been restored yet, and a slight desolation reigns in the territory. On the other hand, here in the medieval church, a real organ with a live sound sounds, and at master classes conducted by museum workers, you can make the famous mustard oil with your own hands, which was served to the table of Russian emperors. Or buy it

Volokolamsk Kremlin is one of the oldest architectural monuments of the Moscow region. Today, while visiting this complex, you can see several unique sights at once, as well as see the impressive collection of the local museum of local lore. Where is this museum complex located and how to get to it?

This article will talk about what green architecture is. The features and principles of this type of construction will be described, as well as the most famous examples of ecological architecture around the world

Monuments to cats can be found all over the world. These are animals that have been accompanying humans for several millennia, they have a special friendship with us. In the old days, cats were often revered. For example, in ancient Egypt they were even equated with gods. Many tailed and striped sculptures can be found in our country. We will talk about the most famous and entertaining of them in this article

Architecture is always a high art, but we have long forgotten about it, since most of the buildings on our planet are very similar to each other. The dull boxes of residential buildings have not been pleasing to the eye for a long time, but there are craftsmen who create unique structures

The article talks about what a community is, about the causes of this phenomenon, and in particular about the communities in Moscow

Israel's culture is truly amazing and famous for its diversity. After all, a huge number of different peoples live on the territory of the country. But despite this, Israeli culture is based on national unity. It perfectly combines a great variety of traditions and cultural gifts of many generations of different peoples

The story of the monument to General A.P. Yermolov in Orel is somewhat reminiscent of the life story of the most brilliant military man, the hero of the war with Napoleon, a participant in battles in Europe, Persia, and the conquest of the Caucasus. About how the monument to the famous native of the region was installed in Orel - in our article

Yaroslavl is one of the oldest cities in our country. And despite the fact that it is a major regional center, many examples of architecture and art objects of Ancient Russia have been preserved there. Until now, Yaroslavl is one of the most visited cities in Central Russia by tourists

Any modern person produces a considerable amount of waste every day. Did you know that you can make something useful and interesting out of them? Visit the garbage museum in the Kaluga region and see for yourself the usefulness of waste material

Initially, the Russian Museum, whose paintings represent the world's largest collection of Russian paintings, was conceived as a collection of works of exclusively Russian authors

Sochi is one of the most popular Black Sea resorts in Russia, where millions of tourists come to gain strength and experience all year round. A bright cocktail of pleasures includes the warmth of the sun and the sea breeze, the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and healing mineral water springs. In addition to natural resources, the attention of vacationers is attracted by numerous attractions: architectural heritage, temples, an arboretum, parks, theaters and museums in Sochi

"And yet life is an amazing thing, especially when you live regularly." There is something in this statement, especially if you look at what every third thinks now, what is the meaning of life, and every second does not understand why he lives at all. Maybe then the best quotes about life will be able to dispel a little the fog of doubts and unnecessary questions?

What is "Crocus-hall"? This is one of the best places for concerts, presentations and music competitions. Want to get detailed information about it? Then you should read the content of the article

The Andrey Bely Award was established in 1978 by the editors of the Clock magazine. It is assigned to poets and prose writers, literary figures: critics, philologists, essayists, philosophers and historians in the field of literary studies

The second oldest gallery in Europe after the Louvre presents masterpieces of Czech and international art in permanent and temporary exhibitions. The exhibition areas of the National Gallery in Prague are located in the following historical buildings: the Monastery of St. Agnes of Bohemia, the Kinsky Palace, the Salma Palace, the Schwarzenberg Palace, the Sternberg Palace, the Wallenstein Riding School and the Fair Palace (Veletržní)

A number of reasons are usually cited, the most common of which are religious and medical. Sometimes it is enough to say that this is a tradition, and some kind of prohibition is accepted as an axiom: if you can’t, then you can’t. But I want to dig into the origins in order to find out where this law’s legs grow from

New Year's Father Frost and Snow Maiden are the favorite characters of children's matinees and festive corporate parties for adults. The historical roots of the heroes can be seen in the Slavic and Scandinavian myths about the cruel deities of nature

VDNKh contains a number of pavilions dedicated to individual achievements in Russian science, industry and technology. The astronautics industry is inextricably linked with the launch of an artificial Earth satellite and the first flights into the starry sky, which our country is also proud of

This is the first largest, just a giant bridge built in the twentieth century. During its construction, the most advanced technologies at that time were implemented, high-quality materials were used. The construction was completed as soon as possible, in just 2.5 years

David and Goliath are two biblical characters whose battle is one of the rare battle scenes in the Old Testament. Before becoming the king of Israel and completely defeating the ancient enemies of the Jews, the Philistines, David gained fame thanks to one amazing victory

All Saints' Day, or Halloween, is a new holiday for Russians, but it caught on very quickly. They are waiting for him, preparing for him, planning parties and inventing costumes. The witch is the most popular character in fairy tales and the protagonist of costume events

Annually in French Cannes, an advertising festival is held. But this is not just a competition of video and photo presentations. This is a real creative extravaganza, presenting the masterpieces of the best advertising authors from around the world. Creative geniuses bring their most original, most successful, and sometimes even the most ironic works to the Cannes Lions festival

In every culture of the most diverse nationalities there are elements that are unique to it. Some elements are expressed in the language of a given people. And they pass on the accumulated experience and knowledge, parting words for future generations, memories of any specific events that were of significant importance for the history of this culture. There are a huge number of such linguistic means of expression. However, we will analyze specific representatives from this mass of folk language means

Considering national costumes is very interesting. They contain very funny details, the purpose and meaning of which is difficult for a modern person to understand. Why, for example, is the headdress included in the female Mari costume 40 cm high? It's inconvenient. But everyone knows that costumes have evolved over the centuries by a whole community of people, and there are no random details in them

Vologda is the largest city in the north-west of Russia, an important historical and cultural center of the country. This article will focus on its symbols. What does the flag and coat of arms of Vologda look like? What is the meaning of them?

Knowing the rules of etiquette at the table, any person feels more confident in any company and society, in a restaurant and cafe. There are a huge variety of styles, schools and rules, some even contradict each other. The norms of etiquette depend on the country and the culture of the people, institution and society. The article will discuss the rules of table setting, the norms of behavior during meals, the features of using individual cutlery, the rules of behavior for children at the dinner table

The Clock Museum in Angarsk is a unique collection of domestic and foreign exhibits. We will talk about its features in this article

When future parents learn the good news that they will soon have a daughter, the first thing that comes to mind is the question: what name should I give her? And if the name was not thought up long before, young parents face a responsible choice that can affect the fate of the unborn little man

The history of the development of each case is very interesting and informative. In Nizhny Novgorod there is the only River Fleet Museum in the country, which tells about the evolution of cargo and passenger ships from ancient times to the present day

In the understanding of a modern person, the adjective "charming" is a kind of synonym for the words "sweet", "beautiful", "attractive", but in reality it often turns out that a girl does not have any obvious external virtues at all, but there is no other way to describe it

All over the world there is a rule according to which works go into the public domain after a certain period. In different countries, this period, as well as the transition procedure, differ in some way. Thus, works that are in the public domain in our country may be copyrighted in the United States, and vice versa

In Europe, the cremation of people has been carried out since time immemorial. For example, in ancient Greece, this environmentally friendly type of human burial was very popular. However, the Orthodox religion and such a modern process of burial of the dead people could not get along together. That is why in Russia the cremation of the dead was not allowed until the October Revolution of 1917, when the last Russian tsar from the Romanov dynasty, Nicholas II, was overthrown

Personality is weak, vulnerable. For Emil, it is preferable to live his life, hiding from everyone behind the walls of his house, which he considers his "fortress", protecting him from all adversity. The totem animal is a crab, the plant is lilac, the sign of the Zodiac is Cancer. He lives more in the world of his dreams than in reality. Very afraid of other people's opinions and disapproval. Lively moving mind, great sense of humor. Often dreams of love replace her for Emil

What is the meaning of the word "indus". Where can you find the use of this word. Why do you need to know the meanings of obsolete words. Why do writers and poets use them in their works? What are historicisms and archaisms, and why do they leave our speech? About this in the article