the culture
Want to know what a scalp is?
What is a scalp? Most often, this question is of interest to those who read books about Indians. There is nothing surprising. After all, they often talk about the fact that Indian wars during a battle take a scalp from a person as a proof of their own courage.
How to dress a girl and a man in a theater: rules, interesting ideas and features
A visit to the theater is a celebration of familiarization with the culture. It differs from others in intellectual and emotional richness of impressions. The question arises of how to dress in the theater, so as not to spoil the joy of either yourself, or your companions, or other viewers of the production. The problem is quite serious, based on the cultural traditions of the century before last, which are currently undergoing serious changes. Let's look at how to dress in a theater for
Ancient culture: its role in the development of world culture
The ancient culture of the Greeks and Romans, under some influence of the Ancient East, prevailed throughout the Ancient World as a base of arts, philosophy, social and educational institutions. Ideals persisted, imitated. This Greco-Roman cultural foundation has greatly influenced the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science, art and architecture of the modern world.
What is arba?
What do the medieval wagon, upholstered in leather, the elegant crew of the 19th century and the modern airplane have in common? All of them are different types of vehicles. For millennia, mankind has invented new and improved the modes of transport already known to him. One of them is the arba.
What is fraternity? Detailed analysis
The article talks about what fraternity is, about the causes of this phenomenon, and in particular about fraternities in Moscow.
Cameron Charles: biography and photos
Cameron Charles is a Scottish architect whose genius was developed and embodied in creations during the Enlightenment in the era of Catherine the Great in Russia. He created buildings of remarkable beauty in Tsarskoye Selo and in Pavlovsk.
The best museums in Brussels, description, interesting facts
Museums of Brussels are very interesting sights of the Belgian capital. Each tourist should visit them. Here you will find fascinating masterpieces for every taste: from classical art to modern, from unique musical instruments to all kinds of chocolate.
Aesthetic consciousness. The harmony of the world. Aesthetic ideal
Aesthetic consciousness is a reflection of reality by a person from the position of a certain ideal. It is part of social consciousness along with moral, scientific and many others. It reflects the degree of development of the spiritual forces of the individual.
An original and interesting scenario of the school's anniversary: ideas and recommendations
When a significant event is approaching - the anniversary of the school, the holiday script begins to be prepared by the forces of all employees, students, and former graduates. But sometimes this is not very simple. This interesting scenario will help make the celebration unforgettable.
Symbols of the world: description
What is a symbol? Translated from Greek, this word means a sign, a sign inherent in something specific. But not everything that surrounds a person has a symbolic meaning. Falling snow is a sign of winter, and drops from the roofs mean the approach of spring. But these phenomena are not symbols. The latter carry a deeper, philosophical meaning.
Music frozen in stone: a fancy pattern on the walls of Arab buildings
Travelers, returning from trips to eastern countries, recall the intricate and bizarre pattern on the walls of Arab buildings, which fascinates and attracts the eye.
What is behind the habit of biting your nails?
There are many theories that explain in one way or another the habit of biting nails. But until the end, it is not known what makes people do this. What does a person “gnaw”?
Quotes and aphorisms about the sport
Aphorisms about sports are interesting to read, study, try on to your own life. Even if a person has nothing to do with training and exercise, he may be interested in some points. We all need to strive for self-improvement in order to understand where to go next.
The best Cuban cigars: brands, ratings, production
The best Cuban cigars have an interesting history and carefully keep their recipes secret. For many decades, manufacturing technology has not changed - everything is done manually, so a set of Cuban cigars is quite expensive. But, it's worth it.
Names of library exhibitions. Book exhibitions in the library
Book shows have appeared relatively recently. But now librarians are devoting more time to them and shelving works that deserve to be read.
There are no princes here: a nation is named in which there are very few handsome men
Although beauty and a loose concept, nonetheless, ratings of the most attractive men and women appear periodically. And recently, Internet users decided to determine the representatives of the stronger sex of which country or nation do not differ in outstanding external data. The results surprised many.
The name for the girl is Greek. Beautiful rare Greek girls names and their meaning
Choosing a name for a girl is always not easy. Many do not like to bother and give the simplest ones that are always on hearing. But there are very vivid and memorable Greek names that, among other things, promise a happy and long life.
No more lines: lay out the goods on the tape in the correct order and other tips
All customers hate standing in line and constantly complain about their presence in stores and markets. They blame it on the slow cashiers or the greedy management who refuses to hire more employees. However, there is a commonplace way to speed up their work, which no one uses!
What is a melting pot?
The US experience in international relations is unique. As a result of the mixing of the population, motley in racial and ethnic terms, the process of formation of the "American nation" took place. Which received a very definite name - the "melting pot of nations." This model of interethnic development of society will be discussed in the article.
The estate Pehra-Yakovlevskoe in Balashikha: history, description, owners of the estate
Manor Pehra-Yakovlevskoe, located near Moscow, has a long history and interesting architecture. However, now it is in unsightly desolation and dilapidation, which in some way does not detract from its historical, architectural and aesthetic value.
New relatives after the wedding. Shurin - who is it?
If you look into Ozhegov’s dictionary, you can find out that the wife’s brother is the husband of the brother-in-law. It turns out that after the wedding, brother-in-law and son-in-law become close relatives.
Muftis of Russia. Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin
The Muslim world is harmoniously included in the society of the Russian Federation. In the modern situation, this is a serious stabilizing factor that does not allow enemies of the state to use ethnic hatred for their own black purposes. There is a lot of work behind these words. She is engaged in the muftis of Russia, headed by Sheikh Ravil Gaygutdin.
"Red Hill" (Kemerovo): description and history of the museum
"Krasnaya Gorka" (Kemerovo) is a museum-reserve, which was created back in 1991. Until this year, a coal mine was located in this territory, in whose honor the reserve was named. The territory of the museum is an open space. It was here, on the banks of the picturesque Tom River, that unique monuments erected in honor of the mining industry were preserved.
Excuses Friends and Bera
The scandal around the TV show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" has gone awry. It was covered by many media outlets, in full detail setting out the facts. Now is the time to analyze the explanations of the conflicting parties.
World Heritage Sites under the auspices of UNESCO. List of World Heritage Sites in Europe and Asia
Quite often, we hear that a particular monument, natural site or even the whole city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. And recently, even began to talk about the intangible heritage of mankind. What it is? Who includes monuments and attractions in the famous list? What are the criteria for determining these World Heritage Sites? Why is this done and what does it give? What famous objects can our country boast of?
Proverbs about clothes in our country and in the "foreign land"
Often we do not suspect how closely the cultural realities of the Russian and English-speaking worlds can intertwine. Sometimes some proverbs smoothly pass from one country to another due to the movement of the "popular" masses. It is people who are responsible for disseminating information in the country and abroad.
Pentium - what is it: interpretation
What does the word pentuh mean? When should it be used in speech? Where did this word come from? The article talks about the word pentuch, its etymology, interpretation. Synonyms and sentences are also provided to consolidate the information.
Fire protection museums in Russian cities. Fire Department History
The article tells about the history of the fire brigade in Russia, and the museums whose expositions are devoted to this topic. A brief overview of the main stages of the creation and development of the public fire fighting service is given.
Dinosaurs in museums in Moscow: what, where and when
In Russia, museums in which you can see the bones of giant ancient dinosaurs are available in many large cities. If you want to immerse yourself in the era of dinosaurs with your head, then be sure to visit one of these institutions, for example, in the capital of our homeland. Dinosaurs in museums in Moscow, of course, are not real, but only in the form of skeletons, but this does not make them less interesting and surprising for true connoisseurs of natural science.
Language and society - why this relationship is so important for the development of mankind
Such an interesting discipline, as sociolinguistics, began to develop rapidly recently. It is in contact with other branches of philology: for example, linguistics considers society and language in the framework of several subordinate disciplines: psycholinguistics, ethnolinguistics. Sociolinguistics focuses on the correlations between human speech and society.
Culture and nature: interaction and opposition
Nature is one of the main factors that determine the emergence of culture. For this reason, their interaction for several decades remains an important topic for many scientists, requiring further study.
The national symbol of Austria is St. Stephen's Cathedral. St. Stephen's Cathedral: architecture, relics and attractions
The national symbol of Austria and the decoration of Vienna became the grandiose church of St. Stephen, a Catholic cathedral filled with wonderful relics and real works of art. Under it are the no less famous catacombs, where the remains of all Austrian emperors lie. From either of the two towers of the cathedral offers a magnificent view of the ancient and beautiful city.
Ayder Muzhdabaev: biography and career
Ayder Muzhdabaev was born on March 8, 1972, he is a well-known Russian journalist who began his career in this field in Soviet times. He achieved fame back in those days.
Museum of the World Ocean: photo, mode of operation
We are always excited and attracted by the unknown and the beautiful. Especially mysterious in our imagination is the oceans. The museum, created in Kaliningrad, realized the dreams of thousands of people to see this magical world with their own eyes.
Imposing man
An impressive man is the focus of natural sexuality. Such a man cannot be overlooked in the crowd. An impressive man is noble and educated, he should not be confused with a snob. You can dream about it, but you can … find.
Alexander Mirzoyan - poet, composer, TV presenter
Bard Alexander Mirzoyan became the idol of an entire generation, hungering for truth, justice and dreaming of a free life. He is able to masterfully achieve the mysterious merger of words and music.
"Lave" and "lavender" - what is it? Slang money names
Modern slang and jargon is crammed with various concepts. Everyone knows the meaning of some. But there are those about the meaning of which not everyone guesses. For example, what is lavender? Where did it come from? This question was asked even by the hero of Pelevin's famous novel.
The funniest name-calling friends
Funny callers (teasers) are part of folklore dating back to the times when people tried to intimidate the enemy with words and actions. The use of a name is an attempt to inflict tangible personal damage.
A question for everyone: how to dance in a disco?
This article is about how to dance at a disco, how to behave, what technique of movements to use in order to be in the spotlight, but not stand out negatively.
Who is freak? The whole truth about freaks.
In our time, society gives rise to more and more different subcultures and movements. In this article we will tell you what freaks are.
Night clubs of Izhevsk. TOP 3
Clubs of Izhevsk are all very different. Therefore, lovers of nightlife will certainly find for themselves an institution that they will like.
God Ra: from triumph to oblivion
God Ra in the Egyptian pantheon occupied a special place. This is understandable: a southern country, constantly burning the sun above his head … Other gods and worshipers performed their specific functions, and only the beneficent god Ra illuminated the whole Earth without distinguishing between the rich and poor, pharaohs and slaves, people and animals.
Famous people in Germany: a significant contribution to the development of world civilization
Not every country can boast a huge number of achievements of its people in the fields of art, philosophy, engineering, music, literature or medicine. But the talented and famous people of Germany through their works made an invaluable contribution to the development of world civilization and culture.
Moscow monument to processed cheese "Friendship"
In Soviet times, on the shelves of any grocery store you could meet processed cheese "Friendship". The monument, which is located in Moscow, is dedicated to this particular brand of product. Built for the fortieth anniversary by the Karat factory, where it is manufactured, an unusual monument attracts the attention of local residents.
Moral ideals. Examples of moral ideals
The moral ideal is a process built on the perception of moral requirements through a certain image of the person. It is formed through a number of characteristics. Further in the article we will examine in more detail the concept of moral ideals.
Biblical names male and female, their meanings and translation
The interest in the history of the appearance of names has always been high among people. He does not fade today. The owner of a given name usually wants to know where it came from, which means what impact it can have on a person’s fate. But from the whole list of proper forms used today, a special group is made up of biblical names. Each of them has not only a unique history of its appearance, but also a certain meaning.
Fans are football. Fans are "different football"
In the heterogeneous environment of football fans, there is a special kind called football fans. Despite the fact that they seem to an ignorant person similar to each other, like tin soldiers, there is a division within the fan movement that shows that not every fan is a notorious brawler with a naked torso and a scarf around his neck.
Where do the epic phrases come from?
The imagery of the Russian language is largely determined by a large number of all kinds of winged expressions that give speech a special touch. We use all kinds of epic phrases so often that we don’t even have to think where they came from. Of course, not everyone was given an intuitive understanding of the meaning of the next joke, so some wits insert such expressions out of place, but for an inquiring mind it will always be interesting to get to the bottom of the true meaning.
LGBT - what does the abbreviation mean and what is the LGBT movement
A couple of decades ago, the term LGBT appeared, which means the abbreviated "lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders." The first three positions relate to a person’s sexual orientation, the fourth - to his gender identity.
Hutspa - what is it?
This article discusses the principle that the descendants of David are guided by, the name of which has become a household name and pronounced as hutspa. This is a certain social pattern of active behavior, excluding passivity, shyness, timidity. At the same time, the necessary condition for using it is sociability and intelligence.
