Culture 2024, October

This article tells about the exposition of the Museum of the History of Lefortovo, about its working hours, about how to get to it

What is honor? Is it really that important in a person's life? And in the life of society? In dictionaries, the word "honor" is interpreted as a concept closely related to socialization and ethics. It includes the ability to love and be faithful, the ability to be truthful and noble, fair and tolerant. Few people thought about the fact that the concept is completely ambiguous for different times and different cultures

Are executions used in the modern world? Saudi Arabia currently has the most severe punishment system on earth for crimes. The criminal code, as well as the constitution of the state, is dictated by Sharia norms. This country is the only one in the world where torture, public flogging, and execution by hanging or beheading still exist

According to a fairy tale written a long time ago by the Brothers Grimm, in 1937 the W alt Disney film studio puts on a full-length cartoon, retaining its original name - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Absolutely all children and adults know how this fairy tale ends, but not everyone remembers the names of the gnomes, who are the main characters

In the late 1960s, fortune smiled on the group of Professor P. Lysenko. She managed to find a citadel of the settlement Berestye. The museum, which exhibits finds made by Belarusian archaeologists, was opened in 1972. Here you can see some of the discovered residential buildings

The article reveals the meaning of the word discrimination. The main types of discrimination are given, as well as the consequences of social intolerance are determined

At all times, people needed to explain themselves and understand each other. And this is especially important if they speak different languages, even if they are related. And then it turns out a kind of mixture that absorbs the features of both dialects

The article is devoted to a brief description of the S altykov estate. The paper gives a little historical background and a description of the appearance

On the central street of the city of Kazan, next to the Kremlin, there is the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan. The building is a historical building. Until 1895 it housed Gostiny Dvor. In addition to the main building, the museum has 13 more branches

Recently, it has become fashionable among young girls to copy the makeup of a Barbie doll. Some of the fair sex are not limited to cosmetics, striving for an "ideal" fantastic figure and proportions. Which living Barbie is the most popular? Where does the real Ken live and why is this fashion dangerous for modern society?

From childhood, many people remember a bright dome soaring into the sky, peals of laughter, funny clowns, flexible acrobats and amazing magicians taking rabbits out of their hats - this is a big top. What is the story behind the familiar name? How did traveling circuses appear, wandering along endless roads and carrying along with them a festive mood, joy and miracles?

Murmansk is a hero city and one of the largest ports of our country. The icebreaker fleet is based here. This city is known for its many museums. The best of them will be discussed in the presented material

Samara is a large industrial center, on the territory of which there are many industrial giants. One of them is the Samara Metallurgical Plant, which once created a real town around the enterprise with its own infrastructure for workers. The plant owned not only the housing stock, but also a sanatorium, a kitchen factory, a park and the Palace of Culture built in 1959

Definition is the logical definition of words, giving a fixed meaning to certain terms. Every day people use their vocabulary on an intuitive level, each person has his own intuition and understanding of certain words, so in everyday practice misunderstandings and misunderstandings between interlocutors so often arise. For this reason, there is a dictionary of definitions that allows you to find out the meaning of a particular word

This article will discuss the meaning of the expression "guiding star". This is a question of the origin of this expression, the meaning of direct and indirect, and, of course, the world of dreams, the symbol of which is and will be the guiding star. “Burn, burn, my star!”: the words of an old song are involuntarily recalled. But first things first, let's get started

Patriarchal family… This phrase occurs in the study of such sciences as history, sociology, philosophy, social psychology. People constantly have questions about the social and normative aspect of this concept, about its viability in modern conditions

We, dear friends, are modern, literate people: we can read and write. Let's think about this topic and talk about what absolutely everyone needs to know, namely about writing. About its occurrence and benefits for humans

There are many traditions associated with the name in Russian culture, it was not for nothing that the child was given two names. One is for people, and the second is a secret name, only close relatives knew it. It was forbidden to talk about him, since it was a true name, it protected a person from evil forces and was a kind of talisman

Everywhere in the world it is customary to leave a good first impression. The surest way to do this is to express your respect for the interlocutor with the traditional greeting of his native country.ff

The main concert venue in Orenburg and the entire region. It has a long history, a huge number of "star" people from its walls and a constantly growing audience. What made the Philharmonic so famous, and what can you see there now?

The Gorky Palace of Culture once again confirms the status of St. Petersburg - the cultural capital, a leisure center with a centuries-old history, a place for large-scale events and the discovery of talents. What makes this temple of culture stand out among the numerous theaters and recreation centers in St. Petersburg?

Many words found in literature or historical documentation are new and incomprehensible to modern man. In any case, not entirely clear. Such archaism is the word "enemy"

Sé de Lisboa (also known as Lisbon's main cathedral, Santa Maria, or simply as Lisbon Cathedral) dates back to the era of the first Christian Reconquista after hundreds of years of Islamic Moorish rule. It is the most important and iconic building in the city

Night club - a meeting place for the most active and always awake. It is here that you can make new acquaintances, meet your love or just a couple for the evening. This is the place to dance and have fun. And there is no more impressive recreation area than the Zona club in our capital. True, there are rumors that this Moscow club is closed. Is this true and what are the reasons for the closure? Let's try to find out

The swastika is one of the most ancient symbols. It is found even on Neolithic artifacts that are over 25,000 years old. It can be seen in the history of most cultures on the planet, from Lapland to Japan. At the beginning of the twentieth century, interest in the swastika revived again along with the popularity of esotericism, from where it moved into politics. Nowadays, this ancient symbol is experiencing another boom in popularity, even the definition of “Slavic swastika” has appeared. That's what this article will be about

Features of a particular culture give rise to national symbols. They are the property of the people and sacredly preserved, passed down from generation to generation. Belarusians also have such symbols. One of them is the national costume

In which country do the biggest people on the planet live? What is their height and weight? And what is the largest person who ever lived on Earth? Read about all this in the article

Some people are surprised by overweight representatives of Homo sapiens, some feel pity, some even feel disgust. But all of them are united by popularity. The fattest people in the world are really interesting. Why are they not like you and me? How was their life? We will tell you about several fates and show you photos of the fattest people on the planet

If parents do not have enough imagination to create fun and interesting entertainment for the child, then you can arrange an entertainment event for your son or daughter with questions that need to be answered

Today Halloween is celebrated all over the world. People dress up in costumes of evil spirits and stay up all night. But not many can give an account of why they do it. Halloween appeared in America in honor of All Saints Day. Today we will tell you how the holiday is celebrated at home, as well as highlight traditions and interesting facts

An article that will describe the most famous and concurrently the largest chess museums in the world. Below you can read about the chess museums in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Elista, St. Louis, Ankara and Swiss Lucerne. Reviews and addresses of museums will be provided

Y alta is a famous resort that attracts thousands of tourists every year. However, it is interesting not only for the sea and beaches. There are many museums in the city, there are sights worth seeing. Local guides offer one-day, multi-day, bus and walking routes, each of which is worthy of attention

Nightclubs attract a large number of young and older people. After all, here you can not only have fun, but also meet new friends. There are a lot of such establishments in Moscow. Today we will talk about one of the most popular. Club "Jagger" in Moscow is known not only by local residents, but also by visitors. After all, it is always fun and interesting here. We offer those who are not yet familiar with this place, detailed information about the institution

Many people believe that the word "incomparable" does not sound very attractive, and some even see its connection with mystical forces, with a demon. But in fact, this is not entirely true. The article will discuss the meaning of this word, its synonyms and application

How often our ears are offended by obscene language, so often used in modern life. This unsightly phenomenon and the historical roots of its profanity are described in this article

Being the most beautiful girl in the world is not so easy: beauty requires sacrifice, and for recognizing her attractiveness, the baby pays with her lost childhood. It is very difficult to stand out from their own kind, so parents are busy to provide their child with a worthy future

In Moscow, on the territory of the Belorussky railway station, the monument "Farewell of the Slav", dedicated to the famous military march, which was written in the last century, was erected. How will the monument look like? Who are its authors? When was it installed? To whom is it dedicated? The answers to these and other questions can be found in our article

Perhaps one of the most common problems faced by young parents is choosing a name for their child. It also happens that the newly minted mom and dad cannot decide on this issue until the very birth of the baby. Of course, they can be understood, because such a choice is a responsible and serious matter. Everyone wants their child to have not only a beautiful, but also a rare name that would help him through life

In explanatory dictionaries, it is noted that lumpen and outcasts are a common characteristic of people who have lost touch with their social environment, who have become outcasts in society. But what is their difference?

The Fantastic Four is one of the most popular comics created in the second half of the last century. It was created by screenwriter Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, who worked at Marvel Comics