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Nikita Tryamkin is a hockey player of domestic origin, acting as a defender. He is a pupil of the Ural hockey. It is known not only to Russian fans of this puck game, but also to overseas specialists. Nikita Andreevich Tryamkin is a dimensional hockey player more than two meters tall and weighing more than one hundred kilograms
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Not every songwriter manages to write hits that have not lost their popularity on the stage for more than half a century. Anatoly Sergeevich Gorokhov succeeded. His golden hit "The Queen of Beauty", which was first performed by Muslim Magomayev, is still included in their repertoire by contemporary singers
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Rebecca Romijn is a Hollywood actress, formerly a fashion model and a participant in many fashion shows. Perhaps her most famous film role is the role of the mutant Mystic in the X-Men series of superhero blockbusters. Model career and TV debut Rebecca Romijn was born in November 1972 in the American town of Berkeley, California
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Starozaslavsky Castle is the only partially preserved building of the castle complex of the 15th century, located in the old part of the city of Izyaslav in Volyn at the confluence of the Soshenya River to the Goryn River. History The construction of the Starozaslavsky castle in the 15th century is associated with the name of Prince Vasily Fedorovich the Red (*?
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Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov (1814–1841) is a recognized classic of Russian literature. He lived a short but very eventful life. Here are some facts from his biography that are not told about in school. Instructions Step 1 They say that when Mikhail Lermontov was born, the midwife who delivered the baby said that this boy would not die a natural death
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Even people who do not really believe in God sometimes resort to prayer. This usually happens in a situation where a person has nothing to hope for. But even sincerely believing people sometimes do not know how to pray, with what words they should address God
"The Lord of the Rings" is one of the most colorful epics made in recent years. To many viewers, these films will be remembered for the incredible beauty of the landscapes. Most of them can be seen with your own eyes in New Zealand
The life of Ekaterina Madalinskaya is in full swing. It has theater, cinema, television, poetry and prose, songs with a guitar, extreme sports, daughter enjoyment, mother's support and an unquenchable spark in the search for your soul mate. Biography Ekaterina Gennadyevna Madalinskaya was born in Moscow on August 4, 1983
Maxim Gorky (real name - Alexei Maksimovich Peshkov) is the largest Russian and Soviet writer, five times nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Many of Gorky's works have become an obligatory part of the general educational program; more than 2,000 streets, several settlements, theaters and cultural institutions are named after him
Each of us probably wondered, looking into the endless starry sky: "Why do we live, what will be beyond the border of this life?" And rare few find the answer to this question, radically changing their lives. … The purpose of our life is not to live happily on earth, but to make us happy or unhappy, both to prepare worthily for receiving eternal bliss in another life
If you feel that Moscow is boring you, and today is similar to the previous one, since the daily route is limited to work and home, then you need to change the environment. Vacation is unlikely to help here, because after its end, the depression will only intensify
On August 8, 2008, a military conflict broke out on the territory of South Ossetia. Georgian troops attacked the city of Tskhinval, the capital of South Ossetia. The war lasted only 5 days, but managed to claim the lives of thousands of civilians and soldiers
Society traditionally tries to identify the main reasons for the emergence of social inequality, which are the basic sources for the exacerbation of various social conflicts, including civil wars and coups d'état. Significant social processes are taking place in modern Russia today, which give rise to completely new forms of differentiation of society, represented by social institutions and social relations
In accordance with the concluded agreements on the Customs Union, the shipment of goods from Russia to Kazakhstan is carried out according to a simplified scheme. However, regardless of which method of transportation you have chosen, you will have to correctly draw up all the documents for the cargo
Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (German Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein; April 26, 1889, Vienna - April 29, 1951, Cambridge) - Austrian philosopher and logician, representative of analytical philosophy, one of the greatest philosophers of the XX century
In order to publish a novel, a poem, an epic saga or to present a movie script, a masterpiece with a fascinating plot, charismatic characters and vivid images to a producer, it is not enough. A synopsis is needed - a short and at the same time meaningful presentation of the author's creative intention
Sin in Orthodoxy is a serious human misconduct leading to the destruction of the human soul, the impossibility of eternal life in the kingdom of God. Almost all sins can be atoned for in confession. The unforgivable sin There is one sin that will forever close the door to God's kingdom - expressing discontent and condemning his actions
France is an interesting and peculiar country with a vibrant culture. Many travelers know that geographically it is located in Europe and is one of the members of the Schengen Agreement, but the question of which mainland it is located on can be confusing
The phrase "foggy Albion" has long been considered the second name of England. The country is known for its fogs, so this name can hardly surprise anyone. However, historians argue that the origin of the phrase "foggy Albion"
The Harry Potter films are based on the books of the English writer J.K. Rowling. Each of the books tells about one year of Harry's life. But, despite the fact that there are seven books, there are eight films about the young wizard. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter's parents died ten years ago
1970-1980s are rightfully considered the heyday of rock music. It was during this period that the hits of the most famous and popular rock bands were written. Until now, people are wondering which rock bands were the best. In the 70s and 80s, a large number of groups appeared, mastering and developing a new direction in music - hard rock