Biographies 2024, May

Russia has a rich history of culture and art, in which there are many names of wonderful artists known throughout the world. These creative people left us an invaluable legacy that we can admire today in museums. 19th century artists XIX century

The folk tale about the teremok, which became home to many animals and destroyed by a bear, was literally processed by many Russian writers. The plot and the set of characters in the fairy tale are slightly different for different authors of "

Not so long ago, a rather long period of joint history ended, linking the existence of Russia and other, now former, republics of the Soviet Union. However, the actual interaction, albeit not as dense, continues. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that sometimes you have to face the problem of how to translate from Russian into one of the less common languages

In the modern world, the inhabitants of a country or city are usually called the name derived from the name of the area, for example, the inhabitants of Russia are Russians, the inhabitants of America are Americans. However, a few centuries ago, people approached their own definition in a completely different way, calling themselves poetic and emphasizing the peculiarities of the nation, as, for example, was customary among the Greeks

What to call a resident of Voronezh - a Voronezh or a Voronezhan? And with the inhabitants of this city it is even more difficult. Voronezhka, Voronezhanka or Voronezhenka - which name will be correct? Instructions Step 1 In most cases, residents of the city of Voronezh are called Voronezh residents

"I will walk along Abrikosovaya, turn to Grape …" Yuri Antonov sang in his song. It is worth figuring out how to come up with a name for a new street or rename an old one, and understand how and who approves the proposed names. Instructions Step 1 Usually, the decision to give a name to a newly created street or to rename an old street is made by the local government

The famous children's writer Hans Christian Andersen created amazing and magical fairy tales filled with drama and deep meaning. Children love these sad and beautiful stories, in which, in the form of a compelling story, the writer teaches the reader some serious life lessons

Often people say thanks mechanically, without thinking about the deep meaning and powerful energy message of the word. How to learn to thank beautifully and meaningfully. Not just thank you Thank you is a word of Russian origin

More and more new and often bright enough names appear in modern literature. Literary prizes, including thematic ones, for example, the prize of the publishing house “Nastya and Nikita”, “New Children's Book” from Rosmen, and others, contribute to this

Libel is the spread of knowingly false information that discredits the honor, dignity or business reputation of a person. Over the past few years, due to the tendency to mitigate penalties for offenses that are not particularly serious, libel has ceased to be considered a criminal offense

German composer Johannes Brahms managed to write the softest sounding works. Unlike his German composers, Brahms is unique in that his works are simultaneously harsh, but they have a distinctive romanticism. The virtuoso pianist was born in 1833 into a musical family

The proverb "Don't feed the horse" arose in Russian at a time when horses were in high esteem. Now it is used most often in a figurative sense, with irony, and characterizes a pitiful weak person. The meaning of the saying "

James Fenimore Cooper is a classic of American literature. Over the course of 30 years of his writing career, he created about 20 novels, the most popular of which was The Last of the Mohicans. Biography James Fenimore Cooper was born in 1789 in the small American town of Burlington

Every year the school curriculum becomes more complicated. The load on students increases and often not everyone can adapt to new conditions. This also applies to such a subject as literature. The number of verses to be learned by heart is increasing

The popular series of books about the wizard boy Harry Potter has many readers and a huge number of different translations. Even a person who is not very familiar with this saga must have heard different opinions about the translations of these books

The creation of a satire story about the established post-revolutionary order in Russia was served by reality itself and people who perceived it differently. The content and system of images of the story by M.A. Bulgakov's "Heart of a Dog"

Pushkin's novel about Vladimir Dubrovsky became a kind of reflection of the social and moral stratification of Russians at that time. "Dubrovsky" is included in the compulsory school curriculum for literature and arouses genuine interest in the majority of modern schoolchildren

The life of the classic of Russian poetry Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov was extremely eventful and unusual. The literature textbook does not describe how ambiguous the character of this great poet was. He wrote a lot about the plight of the Russian peasantry, although he himself was an avid and very successful player, led a luxurious lifestyle and was a drunken alcoholic

We do not hesitate to call the inhabitants of Moscow - Muscovites and Muscovites, the inhabitants of St. Petersburg - Petersburgers and Petersburgers.But sometimes the question of what the inhabitants of this or that city are called can confuse us

In the poem by A.S. Pushkin's "Eugene Onegin" describes two periods of the life of the protagonist - Petersburg and village. With all the differences between the two ways of life, none of them brought Onegin happiness, awakening only "

As a rule, literary works form the basis of librettos for operas and ballets. Brightness of characters, exciting plot inspire composers to create music, which sometimes becomes more popular than a literary source. A.S. Pushkin in music Perhaps, the works of Alexander Sergeevich most often attracted the attention of Russian composers

Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov is one of the classics of Russian literature. Writer, poet and publicist, he was the head of the Sovremennik magazine and editor of Otechestvennye zapiski. He wrote many wonderful works. But as the researchers note, the poem "

A fable is a short story, usually expressed in poetic form. Its purpose is to reflect the author's attitude to this or that character, to express some morality, to ridicule the vices, shortcomings, both inherent in some individual person, and in a large group of people, and even in society as a whole

Today, being a writer is fashionable and prestigious. You can sit in your favorite chair, write small (or large) works and get good money for it. No fixed working hours, no direct boss - beauty! But writing the first story doesn't mean becoming a popular writer

Despite the fact that American literature appeared much later than European and Asian literature, already in the second half of the 19th century, it gained worldwide recognition. Since then, many interesting authors have appeared in the United States, whose books are widely known and loved by readers of different countries

Bibliophilia, that is, love of books, has become a very entertaining hobby of people. As you know, the fall in real estate prices and, in general, the instability of the economy has given rise to humanity to reconsider the methods of investment

The Soviet Union rightfully had a reputation as the most reading country in the world. Therefore, writers, especially famous, popular ones, were highly respected. Their books were published in large editions. And what are the most famous writers these days?

The outstanding literary and historical monument of the 12th century - "The Lay of Igor's Regiment" - has not survived to this day in the original. However, this does not stop scientists who want to study this work as fully as possible and understand who is its author and whether it really existed

A novel is a genre of literature, as a rule, a prose work that tells about the fate of an individual who is the main character of the novel. The works of this genre most often describe the crisis, non-standard periods of the fate of the protagonist, his attitude to the world, the formation and development of self-awareness and personality

If you have a desire to share your opinion with journalists, feel free to grab a pencil. The editorial office of your letters is eagerly awaiting and discussing with interest, because readers' responses are very important for authors. But how to write a letter to the newspaper so that it will definitely fall into the hands of the addressee?

An anthem is a work of a musical and literary genre. It is based on two main genres - song (vocal music) and march (solemn, bravura music). Anthems sometimes become the musical hallmark of a country, city, company, other community of people and institutions

Action in the novel by M.Yu. Lermontov's "A Hero of Our Time" is set in the 30s of the XIX century. The central character of the work is a young Russian officer Grigory Pechorin. In this image, the author reflected the fate of an extraordinary person who happened to live in an era of timelessness and loss of life guidelines

Initially, the fictional monkey people from the work of the English writer Rudyard Kipling "The Jungle Book" were called Banderlog. However, at present this concept already includes a number of, as a rule, informal definitions. The word "

Literary genres are historically emerging and developing literary works that are united by common formal and substantial forms. The term genre (from the French genre - genus, species) in literature can be applied to literary groups formed according to various characteristics

Why should the classics be read even today? Probably because the great masters of literature brought something really powerful, personal, and unique to the general stream of faceless books. Statistics show that modern children, adolescents and adults still read books, but in a slightly different format - in electronic format

It may seem that in our hectic and fast-paced age, with its emails, short messages and mobile phones, the ability to write a letter has lost its relevance. Is it so? Instructions Step 1 Of course, in our time, lovers of the epistolary genre have a lot to turn around

The modern reader does not always think about the fact that the works of great foreign masters of fiction become accessible and understandable thanks to the work of talented writers and translators. It is these people who help to understand the thoughts contained in the lines of the works of foreign authors, to get acquainted with the stylistic features of their work

Books influence the thinking, worldview of a person, participate in the formation of his character. But this only happens if a person reads and does it with pleasure. Love for the book is formed in early childhood. Instructions Step 1 In the world of modern technology, children from an early age begin to get involved with the computer, spending a lot of time playing games and cartoons

All kinds of means of expressiveness make speech bright, add emotionality to what is said, and are able to attract the attention of the interlocutor or reader. Many expressive means are used in fictional speech, with their help writers create memorable images of heroes, and the reader can feel the depth of a fictional work

Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov did not create many works. But no one doubts his contribution to Russian literature. One of his most famous works is Oblomov. This is an epoch-making novel that gave life to a new word that lives not only in literature, but also in everyday life

Any aspiring writer is worried about how much it will cost to independently publish a book. If the publisher you were counting on let you down, you will have to rely only on your own efforts and resources. Unfortunately, publishing a book yourself, in our time, is not so cheap

The word "folklore" (musical and literary oral folklore) is translated into Russian as "folk wisdom". The term "gave" to us the Old English language, which is the difference between this word from many others, "

Elya Kagan is a friend of Mayakovsky, a brilliant writer, author of more than 32 books of her own. The history of this wonderful lady is closely connected with Russia, France and world poetry. Who is she Triolet Elsa? Elsa Triolet (1896-1970), translator, novelist, the first woman to receive the main literary prize of France - Goncourt, heroine of the French resistance and wife of Louis Aragon, founder of the surrealist movement and political activist in France

A book - such a familiar subject for a modern person - consists of many pages. Most of the pages contain text for which the reader opens the book. But some of the pages in the book have their own titles. A book is a completely familiar subject for a modern person

Pushkin the storyteller is no less genius than Pushkin the poet and prose writer. His tales are dynamic, the plot is varied, there are no extras, and each scene has a finished form and could well claim to be an independent work of a small literary form

Hercules is a hero of myths and legends of Ancient Greece, descriptions of his exploits, life and death are reflected in some works of ancient authors. Like many other mythological Greek characters, he was a demigod - the son of the thunderer Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene

An ancient legend about King Solomon says that he had a magic ring on which it was allegedly written: "This too will pass." According to one version, when the king looked at the ring and read this phrase, it helped him make wise decisions

Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy is known throughout the world as a great writer. Some people know that he was also active in community life. Tolstoy was engaged in pedagogy, considering it his civic duty to make a contribution to the education of the people

The library is an institution of cultural, educational and scientific-auxiliary character, which organizes the public use of books, magazines, newspapers (printed works). The main tasks of libraries are storage, collection, promotion and lending of books to readers

The theory of "three calmness" has become a fundamental teaching in Russian literature. For a long time, all Russian writers and poets worked in strict accordance with this theory. The invention of the theory The author of this doctrine was the famous cultural, scientific and public figure M

Gratitude is an opportunity to say thank you to a person for what he did for us in a more solemn manner. You must always thank people for their good deeds so that they continue to create them in the future. A great way to say thank you is to write a thank you letter

The events of the story by N.V. Gogol's "Taras Bulba" unfolds in the 16th century against the backdrop of a confrontation between the Zaporozhye Cossacks and Poles. The image of Taras is collective, he has absorbed the original character traits of the Cossacks who defended the borders of Russia

Most novice authors write on the table, secretly hoping for the future glory of their works. However, the reader will not be able to penetrate your manuscripts himself to appreciate them. Therefore, you will have to overcome your shyness and start storming literary magazines

Any writer, regardless of work experience, involuntarily thinks about the financial success of his work before starting a new book. The conditions of the literary market and publishing ambitions dictate tough conditions that a writer must put up with in order for his book to be popular with an audience

The Russian State Library is often called Lenin or simply "Lenin". The funds of the main library of the country have collected more than 43 million books, periodicals, maps, notes, dissertations and electronic documents. They can be used by every citizen of Russia who has reached the age of majority

The name of the glorious wandering knight Don Quixote is heard by everyone, even by those who have not read the famous novel by Cervantes. A passionate admirer of chivalric romances, fifty-year-old eccentric Alonso Quihano invented a new name for himself and decided to become famous for his knightly exploits

The civilization of the ancient Egyptians created many myths. These are legends about the creation of the world, about agriculture, about the afterlife. The heroes of myths are the gods and pharaohs of Egypt, who ruled the country for several millennia

A.P. Chekhov, known as the master of the short story, owns the work "Ionych". It has an uncomplicated plot and tells about a person who lives life in an essentially meaningless way. Who is Doctor Startsev In the 1880s

Some women are very fond of reading, and they are interested in a completely diverse literature. Someone prefers romance novels, someone detectives. But one thing remains unchanged: girls are madly attracted to glossy magazines. Why are women's magazines interesting?

From the course of school history, a person learns about the culture of the ancient world by its heritage - myths and legends. The ancients considered their myths to be true retellings of events of distant years and did not doubt their authenticity

In some situations, it will be quite appropriate to present yourself in poetic form. Usually such a presentation is memorable and impressive, especially if done correctly. However, in spite of some subtleties, this is a feasible matter. It is necessary suitable poem, pen, paper Instructions Step 1 First, choose a poem that would work for the occasion

"Plagiarism is illegal use of someone else's work under your own name" (Great Soviet Encyclopedia). In fact, the concept of plagiarism is not clearly defined. For example, the coincidence of thoughts and ideas is not theft, but a word-for-word rewritten text, that is, the design of this very idea, is considered plagiarism

After writing several works, the author may have a question about joining the writers' union. In Soviet times, membership in the Union provided authors with various benefits and benefits, including the criminalized "parasitism" for them acquired the form of "

The most prestigious literary prize in the world became the basis for the conflict between Boris Pasternak and the Soviet state. The inability to openly express his vision of events, to remain true to himself, and not to the existing political system, became a serious test for the writer

Novice authors who have just finished their first work often have a question: "What next?" What should be done in order for the manuscript to see the light of day and find its reader? Of course, contact the publisher. But in order for your enterprise to be crowned with success, it is necessary to take the very first step correctly - to write a letter to the editor

It is necessary The ability to correctly analyze an article can be useful not only for philologists, journalists, linguists and everyone who has to deal with words, but sometimes it turns out to be a useful skill that helps to quickly highlight the essence of the text and present its content in a structured way, without getting confused in the fragments of accidentally memorized phrases

"Stranger" is perhaps the most famous lyric poem by one of the greatest poets of the Russian Silver Age - Alexander Blok. This work is included in the school literature curriculum. The period of work on the poem "

Any good detective has an intricate plot and a complex riddle, which is so pleasant to try to solve, on a weekend, sitting comfortably in an armchair and drinking aromatic tea. Many book lovers prefer to spend all their free time in this way, completely immersing themselves in the mysterious actions of a detective plot

Walter Scott's Ivanhoe is considered one of the first historical novels in the world. It was published in 1819 and immediately became a classic of adventure literature, reviving public interest in the romantic Middle Ages. The novel is based on the enmity of the Saxons, the former owners of the British land, and the Norman conquerors

When a person wants to escape from worries, “live” a different life, or just “kill” time, he takes a book and starts reading. Forgetting about everything in the world, he "goes" to parallel worlds, or becomes a hero who saved humanity

The work of Mikhail Weller in modern society evokes different opinions. The bibliography of the philosopher and writer includes dozens of works. His book "Fire and Agony", published in 2018, revolutionized Russian literature. The author criticized the heroes of the school curriculum, on whose images more than one generation of students was brought up

Translating a large piece of text from a completely unfamiliar language is difficult. Nevertheless, you can find a way out of any situation and choose the method that suits you best. So, to translate a book into Russian, you can use one of the options

The story of the young wizard Harry Potter, invented by the English writer J.K. Rowling, conquered the whole world. All seven books about the adventures of a black-haired schoolboy with round glasses have been filmed. Films about the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends have millions of fans around the world

Finding a good, interesting fantasy writer is not as easy as it sounds. This genre has been considered "low" for some time now due to the sheer amount of garbage written. What to advise from traditional fantasy The best place to start is with the basics

You can become a good reader with the help of the experience of professionals, the delivered voice and the appropriate intonation, special acting skills, as well as the principle of involvement, without which it is difficult to capture the attention of the audience

At the end of World War II, a meeting of Soviet and American soldiers took place on the Elbe River, who in battle won a victory over a common enemy - the fascist occupiers. As a result, the expression “See you on the Elbe” has existed in everyday life for almost 70 years

An excellent gift for a loved one will be a poem of your own composition. Even if you do not know how to write poetry, such a sign of attention will be appreciated regardless of its artistic value. Instructions Step 1 Do not give your significant other a ready-made verse downloaded from the Internet

Fairy tales tell about events that actually did not happen. Therefore, the expediency of their composition has been repeatedly questioned. So do fairy tales benefit their readers, and if so, how? Before giving an answer to the question of what fairy tales are for, we need to think about what a fairy tale is in general

Vladimir Mayakovsky is one of the giants of the Silver Age, the author of many poems and children's poems. He died in the first half of the last century, but even today he is loved for his rebelliousness and gentle lyrics that hit the target, and the lines of his poems are increasingly being set to music

The famous brothers Grimm, who traveled throughout the territory of modern Germany, heard and recorded a huge number of folk tales. One of such works is the popular fairy tale "Rapunzel". Brothers Grimm's tale "Rapunzel"

Many people have a literary talent. If you not only feel this gift in yourself, but also wrote a literary work, you have a chance to publish it. To do this, the created text must be correctly formatted and sent to the publisher's email address

The opportunity to get acquainted with foreign literature is given by translators, because few people read the works of foreign classics in the original. For translated literature, one of the key points is the quality of the translation. There are many talented translators among famous writers

Fantasy is a genre of works of art based on the use of fairy-tale and mythological motives. Fantasy, unlike science fiction, does not seek to explain the world and the possibilities of heroes from a rational point of view. Features of the fantasy genre Typical fantasy literature is like a historical adventure novel set in a fictional world reminiscent of the European Middle Ages

With sisters, no matter how distant they are, there is always a strong thread of memories from childhood. A letter to a sister is not a business correspondence or a passionate pamphlet for a lover. It's more than that. It is necessary - thick paper - good ballpoint pen Instructions Step 1 Buy quality heavyweight paper

One of the central images of the genius novel in verse "Eugene Onegin" by A.S. Pushkin is Onegin. Let's characterize the hero based on the content of the first chapter. Before us is an eighteen-year-old young aristocrat with a rich inheritance, which he received from his uncle

In Russia, there is a whole list of prohibited literature, which continues to actively expand over time. Thus, on the territory of the Russian Federation, the Criminal Code prohibits the publication and distribution of books on the topic of Nazism, fascism, terrorism, paganism, racism, xenophobia and other Christian denominations

The first love in the life of a teenager is one of the brightest and sometimes bitter moments. For some, it remains only a fleeting memory, for others - a turning point in life. From ancient times to this day, writers and poets have constantly turned to this topic

Infographics are a visual way of presenting varying amounts of information. As we can see the word consists of two parts "info" - information, "graphics" - images, graphics. One of the first to use infographics in their activities was the USA Today newspaper

Sometimes a purchased book is a complete disappointment if, on closer inspection at home, you discover that there are obvious defects on its pages. In this case, you can try returning it to the store. Instructions Step 1 Remember that in accordance with the law, each buyer has the right to return an item within two weeks without giving any reason

In addition to the gods, the main characters of the mythological epic and folklore of many peoples were heroes. Some of them valiantly destroyed monsters, others possessed wisdom and cunning, and others showed extraordinary talents. Ancient mythology presented most of the heroes to mankind

Critics rightfully consider Marcel Proust one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century. Most admirers of Proust's talent are familiar with only one of his novels - In Search of Lost Time. But this work alone would have been enough for the name of the French writer to be forever inscribed in the history of world literature

Once upon a time, a book was both the best companion for a person and an interesting way to spend time. Today, some people do not recognize books at all. And many of those who admit are talking about it only in theory. Why did people read so little?

Hell and its circles were described in detail in his trilogy "The Divine Comedy" by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri. This poetic work of the late Middle Ages describes the afterlife of souls, including the nine circles of hell. Hell is the first part of The Divine Comedy, a cultural monument and synthesis of medieval culture

Denis Fonvizin's play "The Minor" is a satirical, very deep work that has not lost its relevance today. The names of the heroes - Mitrofanushka, Prostakova, Starodum - became common nouns, and many phrases became winged. The comedy had a tremendous impact on the author's contemporaries, and quotes from it two centuries later are still in vogue

Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov was born on October 15, 1814 in Moscow. The future poet spent his childhood in Tarkhany, Penza region, and his teenage years were spent in Moscow. M.Yu. Lermontov loved Moscow and dedicated more than one poem to it

Since the publication of the first novel by J.K. Kathleen Rowling "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" on June 30, 1997 and for a long 10 years, the world has been seized by a real "Potteromania". However, books devoted to the adventures of the young wizard and his struggle with the powerful villain Voldemort still arouse the keenest interest of young and adult readers

Dmitry Furmanov made famous the film about Chapaev, released a few years after the death of the writer. Sometimes they try to present Furmanov as a thoughtless executor of the will of the Bolshevik party. However, an attentive researcher of his work will see the most diverse facets of his personality

Some people try to memorize the text by rereading it over and over again. Such a process, which is popularly called cramming, does not bring much benefit. The brain simply gets tired of mechanical work, and all efforts are reduced to nothing

Did you know that a memoir begins with keeping a diary? Keeping a diary is very exciting, even if you do not know how to do it and what to write in a diary, then we will help you. And perhaps after some time you will want to write a memoir about your life, and share the acquired experience with other people

There are many schemes for analyzing a lyric work. In some, more attention is paid to the form of the verse, in others the emphasis is on the semantic content. Indeed, there is no universal plan for analyzing a poem. It all depends on the purpose of the analysis

The greatest Russian poet Alexander Pushkin lived an interesting and eventful life, writing many brilliant poems, stories and poems. At all times, Pushkin had a huge number of admirers of his talent, but few of them today know where this great man and amazing poet actually found his last refuge

Letters are a very intimate thing. It is considered bad form to read other people's letters in a decent society, because it is in the letter that a person reveals his soul and says that he cannot pronounce it aloud. If you want to please your loved one and once again tell him about your feelings, then there is no better way than to write him a gentle and beautiful letter

The story is a small genre of fiction. Its distinctive features are a small volume, a limited number of characters and storylines, and a narrow circle of problems touched upon. The originality of the story lies in the concentration of thoughts and feelings transmitted by the author through the characters of literary heroes

The audiobook format has been gaining more and more popularity lately, as many book lovers simply cannot find enough time for thoughtful reading. You can listen to an audiobook in the car, while walking or playing sports, so it is not surprising that the sale of such books becomes a good source of income

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is the most famous tale of the German romantic writer Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann. Two elements reigned in Hoffmann's work - literature and music. Perhaps that is why his works attracted the attention of composers - Jacques Offenbach, Leo Delibes, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Today, handwritten letters seem to be echoes of centuries past. We can hardly imagine what it is like to sit at a desk, pick up paper and pen, and write a letter. But one way or another, everyone will have to face this at least once in their life, so you need to figure out how to learn how to write letters

In the modern history of cinema, there are several adaptations based on the myths of the ancient world. Many heroes of antiquity were the main characters in the films, which turned into real masterpieces of world cinema. One of these famous people was Odysseus

How much do today's readers know about Leo Tolstoy? The great Russian writer was a vegetarian, disdainful of copyright and money. He did not recognize religious authorities and was excommunicated. Throughout his life, Tolstoy strove to do good and stood on the side of the peasantry

The question of the future of books in their usual, paper form has been discussed since the emergence of electronic libraries not only by people for whom the book serves as a source of information or aesthetic pleasure, but also by representatives of the publishing business

Even Tsar Ivan the Terrible drew attention to the fact that handwritten books are in malfunction and abound in errors. Indeed, before the introduction of book printing, scribes often made mistakes, made unacceptable changes to books that distorted the meaning of the records

Literary translation from English into Russian is a complex art. All its subtleties, of course, cannot be summarized in one article. However, there are a few simple rules that every translator should know. Instructions Step 1 Decide what will be the main thing for you in the source code

The gods of ancient Greece are very similar to people with all their flaws and vices. The supreme power vested in the Olympians made their whims and whims especially dangerous for mortals. Children of Chaos Before the creation of the world, according to the Hellenes, there was only an endless silent void - Chaos

Sayings and other stable phrases are used both in literary works and in everyday speech, not really thinking about their meaning, because in most cases the original meaning has been lost. An example of such a saying is "hack it in your nose

The times of book scarcity are a thing of the past, and now you can freely buy any books, collected works, gift and rare editions. Not finding the book you need on store shelves, you can order it by mail from a publishing house or an online store

Alain Carr's book, The Easy Way to Quit Smoking, has been highly popular among people who dream of quitting their addiction to cigarettes for many years. There are several reasons for this, and one of them is the effectiveness of the method proposed by the author

All-Russian public organization "Union of Writers of Russia" unites creative people who write literary works. The union was created with the aim of uniting literary men across the country, so that writers can share their experiences and help newcomers

If you think that your rights have been violated, then you need to go to court. Going to court begins with the preparation of a competent statement of claim. Even in the absence of legal education, it is not difficult to write a statement of claim using the law

The Man Scattered from Basseinaya Street is a literary character. The hero of the children's work by Samuil Yakovlevich Marshak. This is perhaps the most striking image of the absent-minded person in literature, which over time has become a household name

The literary genre of detective fiction originated in the middle of the 19th century, but interest in solving ingenious crimes has not faded since then. Among the thousands of authors, there are several names that are familiar to almost every lover of detective stories

If you know how and love to write articles and notes, then sooner or later the thought will occur to you that this skill can be useful to you in order to make money. Today, many print and online publications invite authors to collaborate, and you can also try your hand at journalism

M.V. Lomonosov was distinguished by unusually broad interests and versatile knowledge. An outstanding natural scientist, he made a significant contribution to the development of chemistry and physics. Lomonosov also tried himself in literary activity:

Baba Yaga is known to everyone for Russian folk tales, as well as numerous fiction and animation films. However, only a few connoisseurs and lovers of folklore know that this is one of the most ancient mythological characters, whose image carries a deep ritual meaning

People usually want to get rid of old books before moving, after renovation, buying new furniture, and just when they take up free space. Sometimes it’s a pity to just throw out old books and want them to fall into safe hands. Instructions Step 1 If the books are very old, they can be returned to a waste paper collection point

Thunderstorm is a dangerous natural phenomenon for humans. Only the flood takes more victims. But her beauty and strength hypnotize a person, preventing him from escaping or seeking shelter. People stand at the windows and look at the riot of the elements, unable to tear themselves away from this spectacle

Even those who today prefer to deal with modern electronic publications and reading devices, at least once in their lives took a book printed on paper in their hands. The printed book is one of the greatest inventions of mankind, which makes it possible to plunge into the world of knowledge and artistic images

"Dead Souls" N.V. Gogol is a legendary work. A touch of mystery has surrounded him since the publication of the first volume, and one of the legends says that one February night, the writer burned the second volume of his creation

Usually, the genre of a work is quite easy to determine when reading. Difficulties arise when the author himself gives his creation an assessment that does not fit the impression made on the reader. An example is the play by A.P. Chekhov's "

In our life, there are a lot of different staged events that require preliminary preparation. Starting from children's matinees and wedding ceremonies and ending with amateur performances and mass festive events - in all these cases, special scenarios of planned events are prepared

You’ve already forgotten the last time you spent an evening alone with a book. Hours of waiting in traffic jams, working at the computer screen or having fun at parties are replaced only by sleep and trips to the office. On vacation, I want to distract myself from these activities

Reading books is good for relaxation, recreation, education, and even for medical purposes! By reading, a person develops his ability to think. Reading is also best able to change a person's thinking. When reading a book, a person, first of all, receives new information - it does not matter which book he is studying at the same time

Despite the fact that Alexey Tolstoy, when writing The Golden Key, was inspired by the work of Carlo Collodi, and the beginning of the Russian fairy tale completely coincides with the beginning of Pinocchio, the differences between the two works and the two characters are enormous

The word "remark" in translation from French means "note", "mark", "remark". In literature, it is a narrative element that is not part of the plot. Why do you need a remark The task of the remarks is to clarify what is happening to the characters, how their surroundings are changing, etc

The abundance of children's magazines allows you to choose an edition for every taste and budget. However, children's periodicals appeared only three centuries ago, and its modern canons were established even later. The emergence of children's literature Until the 17th century, children's literature as a direction did not exist

Handwritten letters sent by regular rather than e-mail are becoming exotic lately. Along with this, the rules for processing postal items are gradually being forgotten. It is necessary A pen Instructions Step 1 The sender's address should be located in the upper left corner of the envelope

“O great, mighty, truthful and free Russian language! Don't be you - how not to fall into despair at the sight of everything that is happening at home? " Many years have passed since I.S. Turgenev uttered these words, but even now there is something to fall into despair:

Old books that many families have accumulated since Soviet times are deposited as a dead weight in bookcases, on balconies, in garages, in summer cottages, and sometimes even in basements. Naturally, storing books in improper conditions is far from good for them

According to the definition from the dictionary of S.I. Ozhegova, "an essay is a type of written school work - the presentation of your thoughts, knowledge on a given topic." A student who is able to write an essay competently and interestingly will subsequently be able to clearly and clearly formulate his thoughts both in oral speech and in writing

The surest way to find out the value and likely cost of an old book is to contact a second-hand bookseller, who can share his knowledge for free or for a very nominal fee. Some conclusions, however, can be drawn independently, knowing several general and most correct rules that allow us to assess the importance of a book in the eyes of collectors and bibliophiles

Almost every citizen, regardless of his place of residence, may need to file a complaint with the authorities. Most often, you have to deal with complaints that set out claims against troubled neighbors, corrupt officials, unscrupulous employers or dishonest sellers

Scientists have been trying to unravel the mysteries of the origin of the Earth's civilization for many centuries. Our contemporaries make their own contribution to the difficult process of cognition. It is interesting to note that the people dealing with these problems themselves remain in a halo of mistrust and suspicion

For a teacher, creative work is a tool that forms students' flexibility of mind, systematic and consistent thinking. But for the schoolboy, these tasks turn into hours of painful meditation. In fact, writing creative work is easy and enjoyable

The French ballade comes from the word ballo, which is Latin for dancing. A ballad is a lyrical story with a heroic or romantic plot, often set to music. The origin of the ballad is considered to be France. In the thirteenth century, a new form appeared in the poetry of the troubadours

Writing a book is a daunting task. Novice writers can be scared, they are afraid for the result and cannot imagine how they can fill hundreds of pages of a book. Nevertheless, in the world, millions of copies of books on all kinds of topics are published annually

Many have heard about Baba Yaga since childhood, but did not know where it came from. This is a very unpleasant character from fairy tales associated with evil spirits. This old woman is one of the complex and contradictory images in fairy tales

A Russian high school student knows the phrase: "Woe from wit." This is the name of the famous play by A.S. Griboyedov, included in the educational program in literature. But not all students think about why the author gave his work just such a name

Bella Akhmadulina is a wonderful poet and writer. Her poetry reflects the secrets of nature, the usual experiences of everyday life. The poetic forms of the poetess are filled with vivid images, they are characterized by the use of archaisms that are skillfully intertwined with modern language, sophistication of forms and intense lyricism

Russian swearing is swearing, the most rude form of abusive speech. For a long time it was believed that mat came to the Russian language during the period of the Tatar-Mongol yoke. However, linguists reject this version, since the word-forming obscene words have Slavic and Proto-Indo-European roots

Waiting for, if not fame, then at least attention to his work, a writer can spend more than one year. If time passes, and none of your books has yet been published, take matters into your own hands. You can make your own way to your reader. Instructions Step 1 First of all, try to make sure that your work can be read by as many people as possible

Electronic books are usually understood to mean various types of files that contain electronic versions of works previously published in paper form. E-books can be read on the screen of a computer, cell phone, PDA, or a special device called an "

When contacting some organizations, letters of the established form are used. In such cases, letter templates are issued on demand. If there is no developed form, the letter is compiled in any form, taking into account some of the nuances. Instructions Step 1 Create a letter head

Ancient Greek mythology tells amazing stories about gods who were worshiped by people. The gods of Olympus were the characters of various legends and myths, and now stories from their lives can be filmed. The gods in ancient Greece lived on the sacred Mount Olympus

The great Russian poet-revolutionary, defender of the common people, classic of Russian literature Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov was born on November 28, 1821 in the Podolsk province. His family was not rich, because once the grandfather of the future poet lost all his fortune at cards

From the point of view of attractiveness for the reader, it is important not only the name of the book, but also the name of its author. Many writers have used literary pseudonyms for one reason or another and know that the correct pseudonym plays an important role in the process of publishing and selling a book

It may seem that a fairy tale is one of the simplest and most accessible genres, since it is written most often for children. But the child is a reader who is not so easy to please. After all, a child's mind is always waiting for something the most impossible, amazing, unprecedented

Self-presentation in poetry is often the most difficult thing, as well as poetry in itself. Lyrics are not given to everyone. Of course, the poems are different, to understand some of the effort you need even less than to understand a simple advertisement

The round table is a symbol of chivalry in the legends of King Arthur. According to medieval chronicles, a huge table occupied the central place in the banquet hall of Camelot, and brave and noble knights sat at it as equals. The round table was not only a piece of furniture, but also a knightly order that united the best people in Britain

The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of science, culture and social activities. Several Russian writers have also received this prize for merits in literature. Ivan Alekseevich Bunin - the first Russian laureate In 1933, Bunin became the first Russian writer to receive the Nobel Prize "

Alexey Ivanov is a writer who is called Leo Tolstoy of the XXI century. The road to the recognition of his work was not easy. At first, he had to earn extra money as a watchman, a teacher at a school, a journalist. Now all the difficulties are over

Brevity, as they say, is the sister of talent. Everyone wants to show off their talent, but his sister is a complicated thing. For some reason, ingenious thoughts by themselves are clothed in complex sentences with many adverbial expressions

Despite the widespread use of the Internet and television, people have not stopped reading books. And also buy them in bookstores. That is why an author who wants to publish his own work has a chance to find his audience. Instructions Step 1 Put the electronic version of the book on the Internet

Asking is never easy. But sometimes situations are hopeless. Writing a request is a whole art, since the satisfaction of your interests sometimes depends on well-written paper. It is necessary a piece of paper (better than A4), a pen Instructions Step 1 Take a piece of paper and place it vertically on the table

In our time, writers are people with a rich imagination or with non-standard life experience. Irwin Welch wrote his novels based on the events of the processes in which he took part. This is why his books are valuable. Foreword to destiny Irwin Welch was born on September 27, 1958 in a working class family

Vladimir Alexandrovich Kozhevnikov (1852-1917) - Russian publicist, philosopher. He gained great fame not only in Russia, but also abroad thanks to his works on: moral theology, philosophy and religious studies. Biography The future scientist was born in the family of the eminent merchant Alexander Stepanovich Kozhevnikov and his wife Natalya Vasilievna in the city of Kozlov

To understand the processes taking place in the cultural mainstream today, it is very important to know about events in the distant past. Vladimir Lukov devoted most of his life to the study and analysis of the works of medieval writers. Starting conditions Specialists who study biblical texts, on occasion, quote lines from the parables of King Solomon that there is nothing new under the sun

Often, due to the originality of the interpretation of the features of their professional activities by writers, there are many ridiculous, erroneous ideas about the essence of this type of creativity. In particular, you can easily hear from some representatives of the literary craft that writing books is, they say, a simple matter

Eprilynn Pike is an unusual person. As a mother of four children, she manages to teach courses for expectant mothers, goes in for sports, reads a lot and writes a lot. Her books are consistently at the top of the bestseller, according to the New York Times

An economy built on consumer demand functions today in all civilized countries. Intense competition is observed between companies producing the same product. Seth Godin is a renowned entrepreneur and analyst who teaches people the right market behavior

He is called the king of legal thrillers, and this has its own truth, because John Grisham is a former lawyer. He went from being a simple criminal lawyer to a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. This vast experience has become the basis for writing great detective novels

Anatoly Grachev is a Soviet writer. He created several stories, essays and novels, was awarded the Komsomol Prize and the Order of the Badge of Honor. Biography Anatoly Matveyevich was born in the Merkulovsky farm in the summer of 1912

Writing talent manifests itself at any age. A person with rich life experience writes memoirs. Young authors write down their fantasies and phobias on paper. Maggie Stewater prefers the genre of magical realism. Children's hobbies When a child does not have enough knowledge about the world around him, he easily conjectures and comes up with missing pictures

"A Million Tomorrow", "A Man from Two Times", "Palace of Eternity" and many other works by Bob Shaw, the writer who foresaw most modern science fiction plots, is known to every fan of the genre. A native of Ireland, having tried dozens of professions, he became one of the classics of fantastic prose of the 20th century, and among his admirers, for example, Stephen King himself

To become a successful writer, it is desirable to have a realistic understanding of life in all its forms. Fantasy novels are written by contemporary storytellers. Leslie Waller reflects in her books the events that took place in reality. Starting conditions The biography of any person, regardless of his social merits, is written in the second half of his life

Anthony Ryan is a British writer. He writes in the genre of science fiction. His works include Blood Song, Urban Blues, Fire Awakening and Empire of Ashes. Science fiction books have been translated into many languages of the world. Biography Anthony Ryan was born in 1970 in Scotland

Amos Oz is an Israeli writer and journalist. He wrote the novels Elsewhere, My Michael, Faithful Rest and Knowing a Woman. Amos also wrote stories, essays and travel notes. Biography and personal life Amos Oz was born on May 4, 1939 in Jerusalem

It is difficult to overestimate the contribution that the American writer Frederick Paul made to the formation of science fiction literature. He stood at the origins of this genre, was the editor of science fiction magazines, in every possible way supported young writers, especially aspiring science fiction writers

Peter Høeg is a Danish novelist whose books are published in more than thirty countries. World fame came to him after the publication in 1992 of the novel "Smilla and Her Sense of Snow". This book became a literary sensation and quickly became a bestseller

Ian Manzis Banks, a contemporary Scottish writer who wrote in the genre of science fiction, has been called one of the best science fiction writers of the century. His works have been used as the basis for television plays, radio broadcasts and film scripts

Folk tales are formed by unknown authors. The science fiction genre appeared in the Middle Ages. By that time, educated people were wondering if it was possible to live on the moon and what aliens from distant planets look like. Timothy Zahn is a theoretical physicist by profession

Literary works written in the genre of socialist realism taught the reader the rules of behavior in society. Viktor Glebov creates his novels in the style of detective thriller and horror. Starting conditions The Soviet Union was considered the most reading country

Waller Elson Leslie's novels have been translated into many languages of the world, including Russian. They are known and loved. Many of them have made the list of world bestsellers. They are published and read a lot. Biography American writer Leslie Elson Waller was born in April 1923 on the shores of Lake Ontario - United States of America

Patrick Spencer Johnson is a renowned writer who has authored several psychology books to help you find purpose in life. He was also a management consultant, physician. Patrick Spencer Johnson became world famous for having authored several books on psychology

American writer Jody Picoult is known as a bestselling author. According to The New York Times, they are 13 of her books. The writer has won The New England Bookseller Award and The Margaret Alexander Edwards Award. Films such as The Contract, The Holy Truth, The Tenth Circle, My Guardian Angel and Cruel Intentions have been made based on her works

American writer Jack Vance is famous far beyond the borders of his homeland. His works have been read to the bone by more than one generation of science fiction lovers. Vance's books have won numerous literary awards. During his lifetime, the writer was called the patriarch of American science fiction

Edith Wharton (nee Edith Newbold Jones) is a renowned American writer who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 for her novel The Age of Innocence. In 1993, the work was filmed by the famous director Martin Scorsese. Edith's creative biography includes 20 novels and dozens of short stories published all over the world

The name of the English writer Eric Russell was made famous by works in the genre of science fiction. Also the author is popular as the creator of ironic short stories. One of the recognized luminaries of the Golden Age of science fiction worked for almost three decades

There are people who were born, as they say, "with a golden spoon in their mouth", but there are those who have to break through the difficulties and complexities of life and make themselves what they want to see themselves as. Ambrose Bierce, an American writer, belongs to the second class of people

Yuri Korchevsky is one of the most popular authors working in the genre of alternative history and combat fiction. His books are filled with the romance of adventure, and the heroes often find themselves in the face of serious trials. The combination of an active plot, detective story and adventure allows the author to keep the attention of the readership for a number of years

Coben Harlan is a famous American writer. He wrote exciting detective thrillers. In Coben's novels, there are murders, abductions and missing people, as well as other mysterious crimes. Biography and personal life Harlan Coben was born on January 4, 1962 in Newark, New Jersey

Writers play a huge role in the formation of the social unconscious. Often it is their opinion that is perceived as final when making serious decisions, and the events they describe, even the most fantastic, become the truth and overshadow any attempts to provide evidence to the contrary

Yakov Solomonovich Pan is a Soviet science fiction writer and publicist. He created many of his works under the pseudonym I. Nechaev. Pan Yakov Solomonovich - writer, publicist. He created his works in the style of science fiction

Baird Thomas Spaulding is an American writer, author of the popular Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East, and the inspirer of several questionable religious cults. Biography Information about the date of birth of the writer is rather contradictory

Today it is impossible to imagine the modern world without the institution of the state. It is a special form of organization of political power, which has its own characteristics. State types The state is a key subject of political activity, which ensures the management of society, and also serves as a guarantor of order and stability in it

A social organization is a collection of people who jointly realize a common goal and act according to certain rules and principles. Each social organization has values, interests, traits, needs, and also makes certain demands on society. However, this type of relationship is often confused with other types of systems

The owner of real estate has the right to dispose of his property at his own discretion. This also applies to the definition of persons living in his living space. The owner can, by a court decision, evict the specified person from his living space and remove him from the registration register

In a social sense, the concept of "self-government" means the concentration of executive power at the very initial levels of the social system. In Russia, the right of citizens to voluntarily organize at their place of residence is guaranteed by the Constitution

"Seliger" is an all-Russian youth forum dedicated to various branches of life and has been held on the lake of the same name since 2005. In 2012, the forum, as in the last three years, will be held in several stages. Instructions Step 1 In 2012, the organizers divided the "

It is not correct to think that only private entrepreneurs need to know the code of the tax authority. Sometimes there are situations when any of the citizens of our state may need information such as the tax authority code. The same tax return that requires this knowledge should be filled out not only by those who have "

Modern man draws a significant part of his knowledge from the mass media. But there were times when one could get new knowledge only from books. The sheets of papyrus or parchment written in neat signs, rolled or stapled together, were the first books

The Seliger Youth Forum was created in 2005 as a political platform for training and exchange of experience among activists of the pro-Kremlin Nashi movement. After the forum was overseen by "Rosmolodezh" headed by Vasily Yakimenko in 2009, the forum was open for active young people, and everyone could come to it

Registration for "Seliger-2012" opened in November-December 2011. The application scheme has changed somewhat this year. Now you can apply for any shift, and you are invited to do this from your personal account. The All-Russian Youth Educational Forum "