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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

As a result of the Crimean referendum, some countries of the world decided to impose sanctions against Russia. First of all, they affected Russian and Ukrainian officials who were involved in separatist actions in Ukraine. Instructions Step 1 The European Union has imposed sanctions on certain representatives of Russia and Ukraine

One of the most revered saints of Russia is the Monk Sergius of Radonezh. This devotee of piety had a tremendous influence on the formation of monasticism in Russia. Many of the monk's disciples in different parts of the country founded communal monasteries themselves

Daniil Ivanovich Yuvachev came up with the nickname "Kharms" in his school years. Even then, he believed that an unchanging name would not make him happy. The pseudonym was an attempt to get away from the troubles of life. The new name was derived from the French charme (charm) and from the English harm (harm)

The siege of Leningrad is one of the most terrible and piercing pages of the Great Patriotic War. Even today it is impossible to read the testimonies of survivors calmly, and the documents left by those who could not survive the war evoke very special feelings

"ArchStoyanie" is a unique event of its kind. Landscape designers, sculptors, architects and artists have come together to create a permanent installation near a village near Moscow. Its purpose is not only to express conceptual ideas, but also to ennoble the area, preserving its natural landscape

For centuries, the rulers of Ancient Egypt were buried in the pyramids built during their lifetime. In principle, the design of the tombs and the internal layout of the premises changed little. Therefore, you can consider their structure using the example of the Cheops pyramid

From time to time, gloomy predictions appear in the press about the possible start of a new world war, the initiator of which may be the United States of America. Is it possible to implement such scenarios in the modern world? What circles can benefit from the unleashing of hostilities?

America is a young country that has become a leading world power in 225 years of its existence. Since 1789, 43 presidents have been in power in the United States, many of whom have left a bright mark in world history. Instructions Step 1 XVIII century George Washington (1789-1797) - 1 president of the new state, the winner in the struggle for the independence of the United States of America

In the history of France, there was a special advisory body under the king, called the States General. The role and influence of this institution of power has changed over time. One of the main functions of the states was to discuss taxation issues and provide financial support to the monarch

The Bronze Age is the period in human history when bronze products played a leading role. The chronological boundaries of the Bronze Age differ from culture to culture, but in general, its beginning dates back to the 35th and 33rd centuries

To achieve success in the circle of their colleagues, to achieve the respect of relatives and friends - this is what many dream about. The question of how to live a decent life is almost rhetorical. After all, everyone has their own worthy life

In ancient Egypt, Khnum is the god of fertility and potters, the lord and guardian of the stormy Nile rapids and the creator of man and animals. According to legend, Khnum created them from clay using a potter's wheel. What functions did Khnum perform?

Sociology is an important science that operates with a variety of different terms and definitions. One of them in sociology is migration. This is the name of the relocation or movement of people from one region (or country) to another over a long distance

Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth, is the Head of the British Commonwealth of Nations and, in addition to Great Britain, Queen of 15 independent states: Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Jamaica

Rockabilly is a style of clothing that was born thanks to the direction in music of the same name. Everything related to this style should be expressive, bright, catchy and carry a positive charge of energy. Rockabilly is a very expressive style, which is why it attracts the attention of many young people who want to stand out from the crowd

Freedom of conscience in modern humanistic society is considered as a natural human right. It differs from freedom of religion in a broader meaning, since it applies not only to religion, but in general to all beliefs of a person. Instructions Step 1 The concept of freedom of conscience, as the right of a person to have any convictions, arose in Europe with the beginning of the Reformation

On September 8, 2012, Russia will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Borodino, which took place in 1812 under the command of Field Marshal Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov. Preparations for the anniversary of the Day of Military Glory have been in full swing for several years now

2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Borodino. The Battle of Borodino became a decisive strategic operation that turned the tide of the war with the Napoleonic army. Some historians, however, believe that formally Napoleon won the battle, but, despite conflicting assessments, in Russia this event is annually celebrated as a victory for Russian weapons

From the outside, it may seem that all Asian philosophical trends are the same: contemplation, self-improvement and regularity. However, this impression is misleading. On such a similar foundation, a mass of diametrically opposed teachings has grown, Taoism and Confucianism being an excellent example of the difference between them

Ancient philosophers wondered about the fundamental principle of all that exists, about the origin of the world, nature and man. Many of their ideas laid the foundation for modern scientific concepts. Ancient philosophy covers the period from the 6th century BC to the 4th century AD