Culture
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Sarcasm is a stinging statement, often positive, but only negative. Therefore, some and sometimes can not "see" it. Sarcasm is usually meant to be ridicule, in which there is a palpable difference between what is said and what is meant
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The article reveals the concept of "metaphor", describes various cases of using metaphors in fiction and everyday life
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A sculptor is a master who turns cold and lifeless pieces of rock into works of art. How did a person manage to tame stone, clay, wax, wood, metal and other materials, give them volume and shape, embody images, movement, grace in them? How can we learn this today? More about everything in our article
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As the title of the article already implies, a viaduct is a bridge structure. Such a project differs from bridges of other types and structures by high supports and a large length
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Paradoxically, we begin to age from the moment we are born. First, we call this process growth, then - maturation. The concept of age is associated with periods of human life. And now the time comes when we realize that old age is already very close. The first impulse is resistance, an irrepressible desire to stop this process. Even realizing the inevitability of old age, people are still feverishly looking for a magical cure for it
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Jewish customs and traditions - important information for those who want to learn more about the culture of this people or just want to go to Israel. Today, not everyone reveres the foundations, but ultra-Orthodox Jews still observe them, even the smallest details
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When talking about Russian folk costume, most people imagine a woman in an embroidered shirt, kokoshnik and sundress. But in fact, the clothes of our ancestors were very diverse. It could be used to judge the social status of the owner, his age, marital status and occupation. Folk costumes of Russia also differed depending on the geographical location
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Clothing in the style of Russian folk tradition is an inexhaustible and very informative topic. The costume is closely connected with the history of the people. In Russia, for the time being, both the rich and the poor walked in clothes of the same cut, the outfits differed only in cost. But the "pro-Western" Peter I, by decree and threats of persecution, forbade the nobility from wearing national clothes. And still, the folk costume has survived to this day and pleases fans of Russian antiquity
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Have you ever wondered what exactly brings people together, makes a strong and friendly family out of strangers? It turns out that relationships are most affected by little things, that is, that which practically escapes attention
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Basques are a people who inhabit the so-called Basque lands located in northern Spain and southwestern France. Its origin is one of the biggest mysteries not only for Europe, but for the whole world
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To improve their level of culture, people go to the theater. But, as Chekhov said, everything in a person should be beautiful. including appearance
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Europeans learned the term "taboo" not so long ago. The vivid imagery of this concept so voluminously characterizes the multiplicity of options for its application that it is very firmly and harmoniously included in modern life. Now it is often used both in everyday life and in the scientific world
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The Latin word "cultus", from which our "cult" came, is translated as "worship". If you take a closer look, you can see that the cult is one of the pillars of human culture in general. Admiration for something is very characteristic of our nature, because it creates a certain ideal for us, gives us a goal - we must strive for this
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Custom is a historically emerged stereotypical rule of behavior that is reproduced in any society or social group and is familiar to its members. The custom is based on a detailed pattern of actions in a particular situation, for example, how to treat family members, how to resolve conflicts, how to build business relationships, etc. Outdated customs are most often replaced over time by new ones that are more in line with modern requirements
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This article will discuss such primary forms of coexistence of people as communities. What is a tribal community, family, neighborly, how life was organized then and who was the manager - all this can be read in the text below
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Modern society is increasingly called information society. Indeed, we are becoming increasingly dependent on various sources of information and news. They affect our lifestyle, habits, relationships. And this impact is only growing. Modern man spends more and more of his resources (money, time, energy) to satisfy information needs, his own and others
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The article will discuss the main components of the human cultural environment. Robinson Crusoe, when he got to a desert island, initially could not form any cultural sphere, despite the fact that Robinson himself belonged to the English culture of the 17th century. There was no one on the island with whom he could enter into communication and interaction, which would be the beginning of the process of forming a new environment
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A life motto is a principle of behavior or a call to action formulated in a concise form. It is important for the internal self-motivation of a person. Sometimes it serves as a ready-made solution for choosing a variant of behavior in a difficult and not conducive to long reflection life situation
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Who is a versatile person? Now let's look at this topic. A versatile person is one who embraces different aspects of life. "What is it like?" - you ask. Well, for example, you work as a programmer, but at the same time you do karate, dance, learn English and German. So you learn a lot of arts. If a person is interested in different areas of life, then he can safely be called a versatile person
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With the development of civilization, the need for a great word is growing rapidly. Only real philosophers can formulate the observations of human nature and behavior in one phrase briefly and tenaciously. Quotes about people, aphorisms create the core of the concept of human essence
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The question of whether there are purebred Russians, many people ask. Moreover, in recent years there has been a lot of controversy on this topic. The media regularly broadcasts that "scratch a Russian - you will find a Tatar." But what do scientists say about this?
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If, speaking of a man, the word "brutal" is used - this is a kind of compliment, confirmation of his viability and physical attractiveness for the opposite sex. What is it: a new trend or a return to basics?
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The definition of “dissolute” is understood as a character trait or personality trait, in particular, this word means a certain lack of restraint in behavior, the concept of discipline, immorality and depravity, a tendency to act according to one’s whim, regardless of morality
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Anthropologists say that the need for beauty and harmony is inherent in man. Without this component, it is impossible to form a holistic picture of the world, as well as the creative activity of an individual. Since ancient times, the sages recommended raising children in an atmosphere of kindness and beauty. Thus, the importance of the formation of the aesthetic culture of the individual has always been recognized
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Symbolism plays a huge role in life, especially now. After all, it is by the logo of a well-known brand that people judge the quality of a product or service. But this is not an innovation of advertisers. For many centuries, noble families and state organizations had their own emblems, shields and flags. Today we will tell the history, origin and just interesting facts related to the coat of arms of the Airborne Forces
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Museums of the world are very diverse, but the most famous are concentrated in Europe. She's full of them
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The New Jerusalem Museum and Exhibition Complex is the largest cultural and educational center of the capital. It is located in the picturesque area of the Moscow region on Istra and is adjacent to the beautiful Resurrection New Jerusalem Monastery. Today it is a real miracle of architectural and engineering thought, combining the aesthetics of a classic museum space and the latest interactive technologies
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Vagankovskoye cemetery is probably the most famous necropolis of our time. The history of this place began almost three hundred years ago and continues to this day
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The Irbit fair for three centuries was the second in its significance and scope in Russia, second only to the Nizhny Novgorod one. The first mention of it refers to the 30s of the seventeenth century. Since then, it has been held annually until 1929. The revival of the traditional fair took place in 2003. Now it is held every year at the end of August
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Pygmies, Bantu and Masai are one of the most interesting and unusual tribes inhabiting the hot and exotic mainland of the planet. In the article, we will get to know these ancient peoples better, learn about their way of life and cultural traditions
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Each nation is characterized by specific features of character, behavior and outlook. If, characterizing an individual, we are talking about his character, then when characterizing a whole people, it is appropriate to use the word mentality. The mentality of the Germans is a manifestation of national identity and the hallmarks of the people
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In the cultures of different countries and peoples, as well as in modern cinema and literature, there are often creepy, but ambiguous monsters - vampires. Who are vampires and what are they like? And do they really exist? In a way - yes
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In world history, civilizations have changed, whole peoples and languages have appeared and disappeared without a trace. Most of the modern nations and nationalities were formed already after the first millennium of our era. However, along with the Persians, Jews, Greeks, there is still another ancient original people, whose representatives found the construction of the Egyptian pyramids, the birth of Christianity and many other legendary events of ancient times. Armenians - what are they?
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Collective artistic creative activity, reflecting the life of an ethnic group, its ideals, its views, has absorbed the folk art of Russia
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Everywhere the term "social responsibility" came into use in the first half of the 70s of the 20th century. As a rule, it means corporate obligations. In accordance with this concept, organizations should take into account the interests of the whole society, and not just their own
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We don't think there will be anyone who likes to beat the thresholds. But there will be many curious people who want to know the meaning of this phraseological unit. Consider it in detail: meaning, origin and examples of use
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Everyone has heard about the aristocratic appearance. Many can even say with certainty whether it is present in a particular person. But few people are able to give this concept an exact definition. So what is she, an aristocratic appearance?
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Dancing, theater and various shows have firmly entered the life of every person. The audience, being at the performance, evaluate not only the play of the actors, but also their image. The stage costume helps to reveal it most widely
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Night club "Propaganda" is one of the first nightclubs not only in Moscow. but also Russia. About how he lives, what rules he has, at what address he is located - we'll talk in this article
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What is kindness? Each of us thought about this question at least once in our lives. Kindness can be selfless and pure. Although this is becoming less common these days. In general, kindness is different for everyone, but it is called for one main goal - to help another person