the culture
Celebrity - what is it. The meaning of the word, synonyms, bright representatives
Foreign terms are increasingly found in the speech of Russian-speaking people. Young people are trying not only to introduce foreign words into their vocabulary, but they are also replacing their analogues in Russia. So, today the word "celebrity" often slips from the TV screens, in fashionable interviews or news bulletins.
Vincennes Zoo in Paris
The Vincennes Zoo in Paris belongs to the French State Museum of Natural History. There are more than a thousand animals that belong to 180 species. We will talk about the history of the zoo, interesting facts and its inhabitants in this article.
"Yoldyzlyk" ("Constellation of Talents") - the brightest festival of Tatarstan
Yoldyzlyk translated from the Tatar language means constellation. And this is the name of the largest in the Republic of Tatarstan television youth festival of pop art. Why was this event created several decades ago? Is it as big as they say about it? And does the festival have a future outside the republic?
Prison and Interpretation Words
The article talks about thieves' jargon, which is one of the components of the so-called prison subculture. It gives a brief outline of its occurrence and an explanation of the most used expressions in it.
Interesting facts and riddles of Baikal: history and sights
Baikal is a miracle of nature, it is the deepest freshwater lake in the world. The lake has the shape of a crescent and is not only the most beautiful place on earth, but also the most sacred and mysterious. There are many holy and cult places of natural origin, which are associated with the beliefs of the local population, where they performed sacrifices and worshiped nature. The lake is covered with a huge number of mysteries, secrets, traditions and legends, which will be discussed in the
Erzi Museum (Saransk) - collection exhibits, exhibitions, tours
In the city of Saransk in 1960 an art gallery was opened bearing the name of the famous artist F.V. Sychkova. After some time, a reorganization took place, as a result of which the gallery received the status of a museum of fine arts. It is called after the famous Russian artist, master of wooden sculpture - Stepan Erzi.
"Take revenge": the meaning of phraseology, origin and application
Fighters for the purity of the Russian language often do not realize how many foreign words are embedded in it. Mutual flow of terms and concepts, linguistic migration is a natural process of speech development, characteristic of all nationalities. At the same time, one should not ignore the fact that often a borrowed word makes understanding somewhat more difficult. For example, the common expression "take revenge." The meaning of phraseology is inextricably linked to its roots an
Internet Slang: WTF - What Does It Mean?
Of course, WTF is an abbreviation. She has not one decryption, as well as the scope. However, most often on the Internet you can find a very specific option. The word is composed of the first letters of the words of the phrase, which in the original is not entirely censored.
Museum of the History of Russia at VDNH: how to get there, pavilion number, opening hours and reviews
An exhibition called Russia - my story, launched in pavilion No. 57 of VDNH, is an integral part of a large Russian exhibition project. It is dedicated to the history of the country, from ancient times to the present. The idea of the project belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church, namely to the Secretary of the Patriarchal Council, Bishop Tikhon (Shevkunov). He also outlined the main task, which was to enable each visitor to independently evaluate the events of Russian history, to freely an
A woman hater is A woman hater: causes, symptoms and main types
It’s funny, but not many people know what the women’s haters are actually called. So, in psychology for this category of men there is a special term - misogynist. As for the interpretation, the woman-hater is a man who pathologically hates all women. However, in most cases, he does not hide his disgust.
Day of friendship and unity of the Slavs - a holiday of our people
Every second Russian has a relative in Ukraine, every third Ukrainian has relatives in Belarus, and every fourth Belarusian is familiar with a Pole or a Slovak. We are all Slavs, and we celebrate June 25 as the Day of friendship and unity of the Slavs.
Kurds - nationality of thirty million without state
The article outlines the main points of the national struggle of modern Kurds, as well as information about their origin and cultural-ethnic appearance.
The culture of primitive society - its features
The culture of primitive society, which originated with Homo sapiens, is considered one of the oldest periods in history. All the peoples of our planet have passed this stage of historical development, forming the origins of the subsequent achievements of mankind (both spiritual and material). It was at this time that the first people and the first states appeared, but it should be noted that the life of primitive people did not become a fully understood fact.
Folk wisdom in the proverbs about theft
Folk wisdom comes to a person in fairy tales, proverbs and sayings. In ancient times, when the people did not have books, short but clear sayings in proverbs and sayings taught people to live. For all occasions you can find a simple but complete answer on how to live. There are proverbs about work that will help make a hardworking person out of lazy. There are proverbs about theft that will warn about the consequences of this unseemly act.
Oldfag - what does it mean?
Today we will talk with you about who the oldfages are and how you can become them. The modern world is full of new terms and slang, which can be quite difficult to keep up with.
The Central Museum of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - one of the famous museums around the world
The entire military history of Russia, from the pre-revolutionary period to the present time, is collected in one building. A truly interesting and unique museum that anyone can visit.
Monuments in Cherepovets: photos, names and descriptions
Cherepovets is the largest city in the Vologda Oblast, as well as an important industrial center of the North-West region of Russia. It has been leading its rich and interesting history since the mid-14th century. In our article you will find photos and descriptions of the most famous sculptural monuments of Cherepovets.
Library - what is it? What types of libraries exist?
Biblion (Greek) - book, teka (Greek) - repository: library. What is a library? A room for storing books, manuscripts, information on digital media for private or public use.
Metro Museum in St. Petersburg: reviews, photos
Many indigenous people are unaware of the existence of a historical institution in the city, to say nothing of ignorant tourists. Almost until 2010, the metro museum in St. Petersburg on Primorskaya was open only to a certain circle of people. A simple person "from the street" could not get into this building. However, even today, to visit a historical institution, you need to bring an identity document with you.
Angry, stinging person: definition
The stinging person is a real test for the environment. In order to make life comfortable, you need to know how to recognize an evil joker, how to behave correctly with him and whether it can be changed.
Is Sabbath a holiday or service?
Today, probably, no one needs to explain what a subbotnik is. This word, which has been firmly used since the days of the Soviet Union, is now mainly associated with the improvement of the territory, putting things in order at the adjoining plots, streets, and industrial premises. Initially, by Subbotniks was meant unpaid work shifts when people performed their usual work, driven by noble impulses and communist enthusiasm.
The largest temple in Russia: location, description, area, history of foundation, photo
Tourists and travelers from all over the country dream of visiting the largest temple in Russia. In this article we will tell where they should go first of all, where to see the most large-scale Orthodox, Muslim and Buddhist religious buildings.
Ivan Andreevich Krylov: monuments in Russian cities
The article tells about the monuments erected in honor of the fabulist I. A. Krylov in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Tver and other cities.
Habits of rich people: behavioral patterns, thinking and interesting facts
Are there differences in the characters and habits of those who are forced to save on necessities in order to live out their salaries, and those who travel the world, collect antiques, and buy brand collections?
Riana - the meaning of the name in all its diversity
The article discusses the meaning of the name Ryan among different peoples, and also draws a generalizing conclusion about the semantic load.
Saratov: architecture and urban planning
Russia is rich in cities, walking along the streets of which you forget to look at the road, not allowing yourself to take your eyes off the beauty of its buildings. One such place is Saratov. The architecture and urban development of this city originate many centuries ago, but the whole history and character of different periods of time have been preserved on the facades of local structures.
Mayan culture
By the time the conquistadors arrived, the Maya tribes were settled on the vast territory of the Yucatan, Campeche, Quintana Roo Peninsula, parts of Tabasco, the western regions of El Salvador, Chiapas and many others. Civilization was born in the first centuries of our era. Mayan culture experienced its heyday in the 7-8 century AD. It was at this time that the most significant creations of architecture, sculpture, and Mayan painting were created.
Dinar race - description, mental, physical qualities and interesting facts
Most often, representatives of this race live in the Balkans (Balkan Slavs, Albanians, part of the Greeks, Western Bulgarians, etc.), Central (southern Germans, partly French) and Southeast (Romanians, Moldavians, southwestern Ukrainians) of Europe. Regions of residence of Slovenes, Croats, Serbs, Montenegrins and Albanians constitute an area of substantial predominance of the Dinaric type.
Emo subculture and other youth movements
The emo subculture is a youth movement formed from the musical direction and spread in Russia in the early 2000s. In this article, we will consider several youth movements, as well as define the subculture.
Stereotypes about Russia and Russians. Bear with a balalaika. Russian doll
Generalized representations are characteristic of our perception of the world around us. During our lives we absorb and disseminate many stereotypes, the essence and origin of which we do not even think about. This applies to a large extent to the perception of people of other nationalities and themselves compared to them. We will talk about what are the main stereotypes about Russia among representatives of other peoples, where they came from and why they are just like that.
Tverskaya Zastava and its surroundings
The area near the Belorussky Train Station is one of the most interesting historical places in Moscow. Changed beyond recognition over the past centuries, it still preserves the memory of the past of the capital.
Carrier Charon. The mythology of the ancient world
Ancient mythology is a separate piece of literature that fascinates the reader with its rich world and beautiful language. In addition to the most interesting stories and stories about heroes, it displays the foundations of the universe, indicates the place of man in it, as well as its dependence on the will of the gods.
Kibovsky Alexander Vladimirovich: biography, career, family
The young Moscow official of the new formation, Kibovsky Alexander Vladimirovich gives quite a lot of interviews, but at the same time skillfully avoids questions about his life. His biography is an example of the progressive movement towards the goal. He builds a career and carefully thinks through every step, in his life there were almost no mistakes and miscalculations. How did the head of the department of culture Alexander Kibovsky get this position and what interesting happened in his l
Stage costume. His tasks, scope of use and tailoring
Dances, theater and various shows are firmly entrenched in the life of every person. Spectators, being on the show, evaluate not only the actors' play, but also their image. The stage costume helps to reveal it most widely.
Cool names and surnames: list of male and female names, origin, meaning
All Russian names are of Slavic origin and differ from others in the presence of two foundations. Orthodox names are very beautiful and have a good good meaning. Modern parents choose their children as a name for their children. Let's talk about cool names and surnames in this article.
Coats of arms of European countries - the latest traditions of the Middle Ages
The state emblem as an official emblem of the country is given importance even in the age of technology and multiculturalism. It has a deep meaning, visually representing the history of the country, its geographical and cultural traditions.
"Danke Sean": translation from German and examples of use
Needless to say, every person who has heard German speech at least once paid attention to the phrase “Danke Sean” as a thank you. How this is translated and when used, we will now consider a few examples.
"Pike vest" what does it mean? "Pique Vests" by Ilf and Petrov
The wonderful novel by Ilf and Petrov “The Golden Calf” gave the world a lot of sparkling winged phrases and expressions that are quoted to this day. Many of them took root in society and slightly changed their original meaning. One of these is considered in this article.
Sambek heights - memorial of glory
The war did not pass over any city or village. Somewhere residents (including old people and children) stood around the clock around the clock, worked in the field, and somewhere bloody battles were fought. So, the place where direct hostilities took place is the Sambek heights.
Lipetsk Regional Museum of Local Lore: address, founding history, exhibitions, photos and reviews
The Lipetsk Regional Museum of Local Lore was founded over a century ago. Through active educational activities, employees organize numerous events for children and adults. The museum has a theater studio, part of the excursions is carried out interactively.
Secrets of bird love, or Why was the capercaillie called the capercaillie?
Have you thought about how well-aimed nicknames are sometimes? The animal world is no exception. If we consider the names of many of its representatives from the point of view of their bright features, then we will see how observant were the people who invented them.
Art Gallery (Penza): museum history, main exhibition, events
Penza Regional Art Gallery named after K. A. Savitsky is the most visited cultural place of the city. This name is well known to connoisseurs outside the city. What's so special about her? Let's take a closer look at the art gallery.
Novosibirsk Monument to Alexander III: description, history, controversy
Novosibirsk is considered the capital of Siberia. The monument to Alexander III appeared here in 2012, and this was no accident. By decree of the king, the construction of the Trans-Siberian railway was started, connecting the northern regions of the country with the center.
The meaning of the word "chabold" and examples of use
There are decent and not so good words in Russian. Of course, the former are more pleasant to explain, but the latter also need interpretation. There is nothing to be done, but today we will tell the reader about the meaning of the word “Shabold”.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Throughout the term “social responsibility” came into use in the first half of the 70s of the 20th century. As a rule, it means corporate liabilities. In accordance with this concept, organizations should take into account the interests of the whole society, and not just their own.
Exhibition, Museum. Pushkin. Exhibition of paintings at the Pushkin Museum
At the end of the 19th century, the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts held a competition related to the design of the building for the Museum of Fine Arts. Emperor Alexander the Third. This gave rise to the realization of the dream of creating this type of art educational institution in the capital.
Museums of England: review, history, interesting facts and reviews
What museums are there in England? What are they famous for and what exhibits are presented in them? What does the list of 6 most popular museums in the UK look like? Where are they located and what are they famous for? Which museum should every self-respecting tourist visit?
Who is the elite? What could be the elite?
The term elite comes from the Latin word eligo, which means “chosen”, “best”, “selective”. In political science, sociology and other social sciences, an elite is a certain group of people who occupy a high position in society.
The phrase "Be simpler and people will reach for you!": Meaning, application and reviews
The phrase “Be simpler and people will reach for you” is a folk wisdom, like many other quotes. And this is not surprising! After all, who, if not the people themselves, needs to know how to behave so that other people are disposed to you. The folk origin of the phrase “Be simpler and people will reach for you” is due to the fact that those with whom we communicate all complicate everything too much.
The tall building looks like an ordinary church. But when you get closer, it turns into a real work of art
Visiting churches is always interesting. Their majestic architecture brings to the soul some amazing combination of a sense of peace and anxious awe at the same time. But this church in Belgium is perhaps the most amazing of all. If you look at it from an airplane, it is no different from any other well-preserved wooden church. But it has one secret that can only be seen from Earth.
