A surname is a generic name that is passed down from ancestors; it individualizes a person along with a given name and patronymic. Everyone must have thought once about the history of their surname. What is her origin? The surname Alekseeva is the female form from Alekseev. It comes from the male name Alexei, by analogy with Alexandrov, Ivanov, Sergeev, Dmitriev and others. It is worth learning more about the meaning and history of the name Alekseev
What is remarkable about one of the oldest cemeteries in Moscow? Recent burials at the historic churchyard
The personality of a person is very individual, and it is impossible to find two people identical in all respects. But everyone can be attached to a certain group of individuals, united on some basis, and a certain type can be distinguished. These can be distinctive features of temperament, appearance, stylistic preferences
Etiquette is a word of French origin, meaning demeanor, rules of politeness, good breeding, courtesy that must be observed in society, at work, at school, university, at the table and even on the street. The rules of courtesy may vary by nationality, but come down to one thing: excellent manners, excellent education will always be “in fashion”, and no one can refuse or cancel them
What are the shapes of the nose? How does this organ of smell affect the character and fate of a person? What can the nose tell about who it belongs to?
Every year in Brazil there is the brightest and most impressive holiday, covering the whole country - the carnival. It was originally a food festival and lasted until Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the period of Lent before Easter. The Brazilian Carnival in Rio draws hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the globe to the city, where they can enjoy the pulsing sounds of the samba as well as take part in the carnival procession
Each nation boasts its own unique culture and customs. However, some even amaze with the originality and originality of their beliefs and way of life, as well as the ability to preserve all this cultural we alth over the centuries. What customs and traditions of the Buryat people deserve the most attention and are the most interesting?
In the steppe, near the ridge called Khamar-Daban, which is located near the village of Ivolginsk, is the Buddhist religious capital of the country - Ivolginsky datsan. Learn more about this sacred place. Familiarize yourself with the schedule of khurals and the rules of conduct in the datsan. In addition, you will learn basic information about Buddhism and Khambo Lama Itigelov
Initially, it should be mentioned that the concept of culture itself is historical and social. Initially, the word "culture" had Latin roots and denoted the cultivation of the land, later this word became associated with education, development and reverence. At its core, culture presupposes the availability of certain knowledge, skills and abilities of certain groups of society, and is constantly changing over time
Monuments to Fevronia and Peter are being installed in many Russian cities as part of the "In the family circle" program. Murom saints are an example of eternal love that knows no obstacles, knows no doubts. Newlyweds who have just begun their life together come to the monument for a blessing
Native people - is it a friendly big family, consisting of several generations, or "dad, mom, me"? Everyone is different, but having many relatives, it is not so easy to understand all the intricacies of the degrees of kinship. When communicating with cousins or second cousins, aunts and uncles, nephews and brothers-in-law, it would be good to know who is who
Who are half-sister and half-brother? What are these relatives and how do they appear? And also how parents can do everything right if it is necessary to improve relations between half-children - read about all this in the article
A wedding leads not only to the creation of a new “cell of society”, but also to the acquisition of numerous relatives, in which one can sometimes get confused. If the bride lived in a huge family before marriage, then you need to learn a few new concepts in order to understand which of her many relatives is being discussed
Social forecasting is used in politics, economics and other fields. How accurate are the methods for studying the prospects of social processes?
Ornament is back in fashion. But have you ever thought that by putting on a beautiful thing with a geometric, floral or anthropomorphic repeating pattern, you want to tell others something?
Archaeological culture is a set of artifacts that belong to one particular area and era. It gets its name based on the distinctive features of the ornament used on the territory of modern Russia, in places where monuments were found, or other signs
It's always interesting to learn something unusual, out of the ordinary. These may be unusual places, people, phenomena of nature and progress, but one cannot but be surprised at the phenomena of human speech in a great variety of languages and dialects. And many publications and bloggers are looking for unusual surnames, names, nicknames, and the longest name is one of the most popular queries on the Internet. So, that's exactly what we're talking about
Man is a multifaceted being. This is manifested in the fact that it operates in a variety of areas. People strive to satisfy their various needs, and this leads to the fact that there are quite a lot of areas for human activity. Let's talk about what spheres of people's life activities are distinguished by scientists, what are their specifics and significance
Are you familiar with the set expressions that evolve with human society? In fact, there are many of them, but we will consider only one - "seditious thought." This phrase is inherent in the past era
What is the word "culture" associated with? With courtesy, tact. This is a culture of behavior. And what else is she? For example, if we are talking about the cultures of the peoples of the world, it is divided into spiritual and material
In the modern world, there are more and more fans of exotic art - hookah smoking, so the popularity of such establishments is increasing. Not only smoking brings pleasure, but also the process of its manufacture. When making a hookah, you need to observe some features and subtleties
Moscow State University is the owner of the Earth Science Museum. This is a unique cultural institution, one of the best in Russia. Moscow State University, the museum of geography in particular, has collected in its exhibition halls many scientific achievements of the planet. The exhibits contain the history of the development of all related sciences that create a holistic picture of the development of life on Earth
The article tells about the meaning of the expression "the pipes are burning": about the history of the occurrence of this phrase, and also about what this phrase is connected with. Who first started using this expression. What type of activity was involved? What is the origin of this phrase? And what kind of pipes are we talking about in the phraseological unit?
Egypt has a rich history and culture dating back thousands of years, from the culture of the pharaohs to Christianity and Islam. Egypt was the birthplace of one of the first civilizations. Its culture was influenced by many other ethnic groups that either lived in or invaded the country
The rarest names surprise not only with their unusualness and individuality, but also carry the burden of increased attention of society to the personality of a person with an extraordinary name
The names that the inhabitants of Ukraine bear are generally close to Russians and Belarusians. However, they have their own specifics, which we will discuss below, analyzing Ukrainian female names in detail
The names of the inhabitants of the Caucasus are quite diverse. In this article, we will talk a little about what they are and where they come from. In addition, we will provide a small list that includes the most characteristic Caucasian names
When a child is born in a family, the problem of naming appears along with it. Since the choice of names today is huge, choosing the best is sometimes difficult. In this article, we will give some male names starting with "N". This list is by no means complete. Its purpose is only to offer a few examples from different cultural traditions
In the Cherkasy region there is a small town called Uman. It is known, among other things, for its extremely beautiful Sofiyivka park. In addition, once a year Uman turns into a kind of mecca for followers of one of the Hasidic movements, who flock here in thousands from all over the world. So why do Hasidim go to Uman and what do they do there? We will talk about this in this article
A calendar is usually called some system by which it becomes possible to differentiate the flow of time into certain intervals, which helps to streamline the course of life
Everyone wants to be happy. Our state of mind directly depends on how satisfied we are with ourselves and life. By tuning in a positive way, you can achieve peace of mind and complete harmony
An interesting personality among writers has found its representatives. What are they, extraordinary writers? What made them interesting?
Activity is an integral part of the modern world and of man as a whole. There are various types of it. For example, social. It has many features. Read all about social activities in children and adults in this article
Finding yourself in the Caucasus, or rather in Dagestan, over time you begin to understand that at first the inhabitants of this hospitable country seem to be the same, in fact, everyone is completely different. On the same land, there are dissimilar traditions, customs, dialect and even language. Why is this happening? Ethnographers say with confidence: 33 peoples live on the territory of the Republic of Dagestan. Learn a little more about them
In our state, there are laws that proclaim family values and determine the role of the family in the development of society. However, the law does not define the concept. On the other hand, those who disseminate among children information that denies family values, that promotes disrespect for parents or relatives, are subject to punishment
The moral norms of any culture consist of the observance of ethical principles and the permissibility of deviations from them. In addition, you can lead an immoral lifestyle without even denying the generally accepted unwritten laws, but simply not fitting into them with the course of your thoughts and life principles. The most severe form of an immoral lifestyle undoubtedly refers to violations of an intra-family nature
Always present yourself in the best possible light. If you want men to believe that you are really smart and beautiful, you need to show yourself, thereby confirming that you are sure of it
The Aramaic script was used to write the text in the Aramaic language, in which trade transactions were conducted in the Middle East from about 1000 BC. e. and up to 1000 AD. e. It comes from the Phoenician script. Since the evolution from one to the other has been a continuous process for about 2000 years, it is difficult to separate them into separate Phoenician and Aramaic blocks. However, scholars agree that the divergence between them began around the 8th century BC
Practically in all world cultures, black is associated with negativity, personifying only negative concepts, phenomena, objects: death, misfortune, hatred, curses, failures, bad luck, evil, fear, hopelessness, but, nevertheless , it is very popular in clothing and in the interior. So what is his mystery?
The word "replicate" has several meanings. What exactly does it mean, what other words similar in meaning exist in Russian - you will learn from this article