Culture
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The Eastern calendar consists of 12 signs-symbols, each of which corresponds to the image of a certain animal. There is a Mouse, Ox, Tiger, Cat (Rabbit), Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Boar. This article describes each of them
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No matter what anyone says, but the Russians are a great nation that plays a significant role in the development of the modern world. And taking into account the centuries-old history, it is worth considering what kind of wisdom is present in this nation, and what contribution it has made to the overall progress of mankind
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English traditions help us learn more about the inhabitants of Foggy Albion. How do the British spend their weekends, what do they eat in the morning and what do they do with their free time? Read all about it below
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Merry Christmas is associated with a huge number of different customs, signs and rituals. It has long been believed: as a person celebrates this holiday, so will the whole year. These days, we often think this way about the New Year. However, for the Christian peoples, Christmas, signs, customs and rituals associated with it, were much more important. In this article we will tell you about what beliefs are associated with this bright Christian holiday
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It is interesting to know how the meaning of this term has been transformed in the millstones of centuries and who is considered to be puritans today. After all, it is women who are most often called that. So, who is the puritan? Let's try to figure it out
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What does "well-groomed girl" mean? What does this concept include? And how to achieve that to be considered as such?
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Culture is a very abstract concept. But in communication and interaction, its level is determined quite objectively and quickly. It is obvious even to people of low culture, not to mention the demanding "high-flying birds." Do not confuse the concepts of "cultural person" and "intelligent person"
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Trust and faith are related concepts. But there is another word that is not at all similar to them, but has a very close meaning. Credo is a Latin form meaning "I believe". And then it says exactly what the person believes. It is easy to see the similarities between the words "credit" and "creed" - what do they have in common? When a person is given a loan, it means that he is trusted. It is no coincidence that banks so carefully check everyone who comes to borrow money. Decide whether to trust
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Unanimity - real, not done - is worth a lot. And it is rare, especially in Western communities that are not prone to conformism. But in the Soviet state, the word "solidarity" has become a cult. "Solidarity" - it meant "I agree, I support." The word is bookish, but it was quite possible to hear it in the speech of people of different social strata, because it was quite often pronounced from the stands
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The article talks about what ethical standards of behavior are and which of them are called "golden rules". A brief overview of the appearance of the first codes of moral laws and their further development is given
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Every person wants to feel that he is doing the right thing, organically fitting into the picture of the world. To do this, you need to have a clear idea of u200bu200bwhat a moral act is
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Probably, it's not a secret for anyone that this has been the custom since ancient times - each animal has its own meaning, each animal means something. Not without reason, even in literary works (let us recall at least the fables of Ivan Andreevich Krylov), the fox is cunning, the crow is stupid, the wolf is cowardly, and so on. Why are they given these characteristics? And in general, what is the symbolism of which animals?
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The origin and history of the generic name is of interest to many people. The surname reflects the history of the ancestors, their place of residence, status. Each of them has its own unique and amazing story. The article will discuss the meaning and origin of the surname Demidov, about interesting secrets associated with it
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Our generation takes the generic name as something ordinary and self-evident. We do not think about where our surname came from, what is its history, how it was formed. And she can tell a lot about our distant ancestors: these are customs, culture, place of residence, nickname, character traits. Each generic name has its own interesting, amazing and unique story. The article will reveal the secrets of the origin of the name Nechaev
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The generic name of a person can tell a lot about his ancestors. Surnames were given in connection with the occupation, profession, region of residence, nicknames, first names, customs, traditions, and the character of our distant ancestors. There are generic names that reflect the appearance or circumstances of the birth of the ancestor. The article will tell about the origin and meaning of the surname Gavrilov, about the fate of the family name and interesting facts related to it
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Few of us thought about the origin of our family name. We remember it from early childhood and treat it as a given. Now it’s hard to imagine, but until the middle of the 19th century, a family name was the privilege of only nobles and aristocrats. For most of our ancestors, in addition to names, only patronymics and nicknames were used. The article will reveal the secrets of the origin of the name Shevtsov
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In ancient times, the term "surname" had a different meaning than today. In the days of the Roman Empire, a surname was a community of slaves owned by a certain master. And only at the end of the 19th century, the term acquired its modern meaning. Each surname is unique, with its own interesting and unique fate. The article will reveal the secrets of the origin and meaning of the name Safronov
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It is difficult to imagine a modern cultural society without surnames. They indicate a person's belonging to a certain genus, provide an opportunity to join the roots of his family. Now many people are striving to find out the meaning of their surname, its history and meaning. The article will reveal the secrets of the history of the Gordeev family
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Recently, people's interest in the issue of the origin and emergence of surnames has grown. Many seek to learn as much as possible about their roots and pass this knowledge on to their children. The history of the formation of the surname helps to reveal the secrets of the family. The article will discuss the origin, history and meaning of the surname Marchenko, whose bearers can be proud of their family name as a monument of Ukrainian culture, history and language
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Many people are interested in the origin of their last name. And this is far from an idle interest. They want to know the history of their family, lifestyle, customs and other interesting facts related to their ancestors. And the history of generic naming helps to reveal these secrets. The article will discuss the interesting, beautiful and euphonious surname Rodionov, the origin and meaning of its
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The bearers of the surname Polyansky are the heirs of the family name, which is a monument of Slavic culture, history and language. Slavic surnames are very difficult to separate by nationality. For many centuries, peoples have strived for unity. Recently, people have grown interested in the issue of the origin of generic names, the history of their formation. The article will reveal the secrets of the origin and meaning of the name Polyansky
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The family name Ermakov is not common in Russia. In historical records, the owners of this family name were well-known personalities of the Moscow bourgeoisie of the 18th-19th centuries. Historical references to the family name are found in the census of citizens of Ancient Russia during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. The autocrat had a list of special noble, melodic and beautiful surnames, which he gave to his subjects for special merits. So, what does the surname Ermakov mean and its origin?
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Young people now have an increased interest in the issue of the origin and formation of their surnames. They want to know their family history and the way of life, culture and customs of their ancestors. Information about the generic name helps to reveal the secrets of the ancestors. The article will discuss the origin of the name Khokhlov, its history and nationality
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Russian family names are the history of ethnography and life of our country. They are rooted in antiquity and carry certain information about phenomena, events, objects of a certain period. Each of us, remembering his last name in childhood, repeats it as something given and significant. But few of us think about the origin of our family name. The article will discuss the family name Isakov, its history, meaning and origin
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Addressing people in speech etiquette is a certain word or phrase that names the addressee and is characteristic of the national language culture. Forms of address in Russian etiquette have changed many times throughout history, as they were formed simultaneously with national traditions. Nowadays, speech etiquette requires compliance with unspoken rules. One of its important forms is an appeal to people or a specific person
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The centuries-old history of mankind keeps many family names. The history of the origin of each of them is interesting, unique and inimitable. The origin of surnames is connected with the regions of residence of our ancestors, their professions, way of life, traditions, foundations, customs, characteristic features of appearance or character. This article will discuss the origin, history and origin of the name Balashov
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Tricky, unusual and non-standard questions have recently become often used by employers in interviews with applicants. A lot depends on how a person answers them, and most importantly, whether he will be hired or not. With the help of such psychological tricks, employers check the skills of the applicant, his readiness for non-standard and stressful situations at work
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The study of the history of the origin and emergence of a family name reveals the forgotten pages of the culture and life of our ancestors, can tell us a lot of interesting things about the distant past of our family. It is difficult to talk about the exact time and place of origin of a particular generic name, since the process of formation of each of them lasted more than one century
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The article will discuss the history, origin and meaning of the surname Eremin. Its bearers can feel pride in their ancestors, information about which is contained in documents confirming the trace they left in the history of our state. The origin of the surname Eremin refers to the ancient type of Russian generic names, which were formed from the common forms of baptismal names. The surname has become known since the 17th century, it comes from the northwestern regions of the state of the ancient Slavs
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In order to attend a party in an elite nightclub, you must pass by the security officer who is standing at the entrance. It depends on his decision whether the visitor gets inside or not. The article will discuss what face control is, how to pass it, what rules should be followed, how not to respond to the provocations of the guards, how to look and much more
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The ancient type of Slavic generic names was formed from the full form of the baptismal church name of the ancestor. Most of the Russian surnames originated from baptismal names, which were contained in the church calendar - the holy calendar. According to Christian tradition, the child was named after a saint revered by the church on the birthday or baptism of the baby
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From time immemorial, the name of a person has played an important role and had a sacred meaning. It was believed that it has an impact on fate. Consequently, when naming, the parents chose the way of life for the child. Male names were supposed to reward the boy with power, courage, strength. Women's were supposed to add harmony, beauty, femininity to the owner. In different historical periods, their own fashion for naming babies was formed. And what female names are popular in our time?
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Each nation has its own special features of national culture, which is reflected in the surnames. From the article you can learn about the features of Ukrainian surnames, about the history of their formation and origin, about beautiful female and unique generic names of men. So, what is the magic and uniqueness of national Ukrainian surnames?
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Studying the history of the emergence of a generic name reveals amazing pages of culture, life and traditions of our ancestors. Each surname has its own unique version of origin, which reveals to us a lot of interesting things about the past of a particular family. The article will discuss the origin and versions of the origin of the surname Akimov
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Surnames can tell us a lot of amazing information about the past of our families. But it should be noted that it is very difficult to establish the exact place and time of the emergence of a particular family name today, since the process of their formation lasted several centuries. The history of each of them is unique, unique and amazing. The article will discuss the origin of the name Chistyakov, its mysteries, meaning and history
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Day of the angel of a man named Yaroslav is celebrated three times a year: March 5, June 3 and December 8. But the birthday of Yaroslav, the girl who bears this name, is celebrated on a completely different day
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How to name a future baby is an age-old question for parents. What are the most common names for girls?
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An article about the most popular names in Russia and the world, with data based on social research and statistics
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Common human values are a form of application of moral standards, which is associated with the ideals of humanism, human dignity and justice. They direct a person to ensure that his life rests on three important components: awareness, responsibility and honesty
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Who is a cultured person? Does it exist today? The author is trying to figure out who today can be called cultural, and why there are so few of these people