Culture 2024, November

There are more than three thousand languages in the world. Many of them are dying out, others, on the contrary, are very common. But only a few of them, due to their uniqueness and rich culture of the peoples behind them, have won the right to be in leading roles

Everything in this world requires order. Even chaos has its own orderliness, which is studied by the best mathematical minds on our planet. And the frantic rhythm of our life requires us to draw up a routine, without which we will not have enough time for anything

All schoolchildren went through this: the essay is an obligatory component of the literary educational process. Since school, many have developed a perverse and not quite extensive idea of this literary and philosophical genre. Author's position An essay, as a literary and philosophical genre, is a small essay, a note on a given topic

Good books about war not only describe military battles and great battles with talent and truth. Truly deep stories about the war, which are shown through the perception of them by a person, be it Andrei Bolkonsky, Grigory Melekhov or Andrei Sokolov

People are born approximately equal. They have two arms, two legs, the ability to think, make inferences, do things. But sometimes there are people who are deprived of various communication opportunities. They need help. Imagine how in an instant, a world filled with sounds becomes completely silent

Often a seemingly simple situation occurs: a certain thing has just been here, and now it is no longer possible to find it. Often, even the most careful searches do not lead to a successful completion of the process. Where did the object go, and how can it be found?

If a person has lost something, there is nothing to congratulate him on. Many give up and think that the lost thing is gone forever. However, if you do not give up hope and make an effort to find it, there is a chance. You just need to know how and where to look

In ancient times, a special mystical role was attributed to the gate. The passage through the arch symbolized purification and the beginning of a new life. The gate also served to honor the victorious warriors. The first triumphal arches appeared in Russia at the beginning of the 17th century

Many phraseological phrases are used in modern colloquial speech without regard to origin. But the original meaning of the expression can carry a completely different color. In any case, referring to the origins of the language will clarify the meaning

Do you want to find a person living in the city of Togliatti, Samara region? To do this, use traditional search methods or refer to Internet sites of various kinds. Instructions Step 1 Make a request to the city archive of the city of Togliatti at the address:

Research Center Economist Intelligence Unit has published its statistics on the dirtiest capitals in Europe. Cities were assessed according to several parameters: quality of air and water, quality of waste disposal, level of energy consumption and quality of transport

The average life expectancy of the Japanese is one of the highest in the world - over 80 years. Despite the crazy pace of life in Japanese cities, which inevitably accompanies a rapid economic growth, the quality and "quantity" of life of the population of the country of the rising sun is constantly growing

The plane crash in Egypt on October 31, 2015 made not only Russia, whose citizens died in it, shudder, but the whole world. What are its reasons, who is to blame - there are still no unambiguous answers to these questions. Russians like to call Egypt a Christmas tree - in this country both in winter and in summer there is a turquoise sea, where there are no restrictions for divers, a huge number of beaches and hotels where you can comfortably relax for both single cou

The main rules of behavior for passengers in any type of transport are to comply with the rules of etiquette and avoid conflict situations. In the event of force majeure, the instructions of the vehicle personnel must be followed. Instructions Step 1 Don't be late for the train departure

The ferry service between St. Petersburg and cities located on the coast of the North and Baltic Seas is widely used by Russian citizens for recreation and business purposes. How to book ferry tickets? Instructions Step 1 Buy a ticket for a cruise on the North and Baltic Sea at one of the travel agencies, which will take care of the entire organization, including booking ferry tickets

If you decide to move to the Czech Republic for permanent residence (permanent residence), you will first need to obtain a visa giving the right to long-term residence in the country. There are several types of visas. Explore all the possibilities and choose the option that suits you best

The right to permanent residence in Russia is confirmed by a residence permit. To obtain it, you must first live in Russia for a year on the basis of a temporary residence permit, and then submit an application to the territorial body of the Federal Migration Service (FMS)

Bureaucracy is people who professionally deal with management issues and carry out the decisions of the highest authorities. They follow clear rules and procedures in their activities. Also this term is called a management system based on formalism and administrative red tape

Baikal is the cleanest and deepest lake in the world, and the history of its existence is more than 20 million years old. This largest freshwater reservoir, created by nature itself, is part of the world heritage, and in 1999 a holiday was instituted in its honor

The desire to leave their homeland forever is most often visited by residents of not the most developed countries. Based on the experience of people who left their countries, an up-to-date list of the most suitable states for emigration was compiled

Today, many of our compatriots and residents of the states of the former USSR have real estate abroad. Spain is one of the most attractive countries from this point of view. How to find your friend or relative in this country if he moved there for permanent residence?

Finding a person in a big city is not an easy task. However, if you know for sure that the person you need is in this particular locality, say, in Perm, then you may well be successful. The main thing is to combine standard and non-standard approaches

Belgium is located in the very heart of Europe, is a member of the European Union, and has high economic indicators. Therefore, it becomes the choice of people who want to settle outside their homeland. To legally leave to live in Belgium, you need to choose the most suitable way of emigration for you

Recently, travel across Europe has become the most popular form of recreation. European countries are located close to each other. Therefore, if you have a visa and a passport, you can travel around many countries, see the sights, visit various cities and taste national dishes

Scotland, which today is part of Great Britain, was an independent kingdom until the beginning of the 18th century. It occupies the northern part of the main British island and borders England in the south. The population of Scotland was formed by the mixing of several nationalities

A pilgrimage trip is not an entertaining and pleasure trip. A person goes on a pilgrimage with specific goals: visiting and worshiping shrines, cleansing his soul from sins, participating in the sacraments of confession and communion. On a pilgrimage trip, you must follow the rules of conduct

Not getting on the cruiser Aurora means not visiting the glorious hero-city of St. Petersburg. Today the magnificent ship has been turned into a significant monument symbolizing the power of the Soviet era. Instructions Step 1 Having gone through the main battle battles of the Crimean War, taking a direct part in the 1917 uprising, described in all modern history textbooks, the Aurora ship today plays the role of a museum of military glory of the people and a s

There are many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Japanese city of Nara. Among them is the outstanding Buddhist temple Todai-ji, which is considered the largest wooden structure in the world. It houses a giant bronze statue of Buddha Vairochana

By law, any citizen of Russia is also entitled to have a second citizenship. For some, the need to obtain a second citizenship is caused by marital status, for some it is a kind of a means of possible retreat, a means of starting life anew. Most often, Russians think about obtaining citizenship of Canada, the United States or Great Britain, as well as about the so-called "

It is quite possible to legally move to Paris and obtain a residence permit in France. There are several ways to become a permanent resident of the city of lovers, choose the one that suits you best. Instructions Step 1 To become a Parisian or Parisian, enter into a civil marriage with a Parisian

Citizenship of the Republic of the Czech Republic can be granted by birth, adoption, paternity and the child's presence in the territory of this country. The only way to obtain Czech citizenship for an adult is by granting it by the Ministry of the Interior after the applicant has completed the mandatory procedures

Russian geographical expedition led by M.S. Fedorova discovered Alaska in 1732, which became the possession of the Russian Empire in North America. However, today these territories do not belong to Russia. Instructions Step 1 During the Russian Empire, Alaska was a territory of 1

If you want to move to Italy for permanent residence, you can do this using one of the immigration methods. Explore possible relocation options. Keep in mind that the authorities of the country welcome the entry of law-abiding foreigners who are able to work and pay taxes

Everyone knows that Russia is a very diverse country, occupies a huge territory, and in its composition you can find absolutely unique regions. One of the most unusual places in our country can be called the Republic of Tuva (Tyva), located in the south of Siberia

Venice International Film Festival is one of the oldest in the world. It was first held in 1932. The initiator of its creation was the dictator Benito Mussolini. During its existence, the festival has become the most popular cinema forum that attracts the attention of film professionals and lovers all over the world

Kurihara Komaki is a Japanese film and theater actress, known to the Soviet audience for the joint Russian-Japanese films "Moscow, my love" (1974), "Crew" (1979) and others. Today he is a special adviser to UNESCO for children

A visa is a confirmation of your right to enter the country of destination. In order to obtain a visa, a package of documents must be submitted to the country's embassy, which, among other things, contains a completed visa application form

The world's largest building Kingdom Tower with a height of 1007 meters is being built in Saudi Arabia, but while a kilometer-long skyscraper is being built, the world-famous "Khalifa Tower" in the UAE, which is 179 meters lower than the future Kingdom Tower, holds the palm

The passport is changed upon reaching a certain age - twenty and forty-five years. And also after marriage, change of surname, in case of damage, etc. This can be done at any branch of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation, both at the place of registration and in the area of residence

In recent years, a new sample of a foreign passport has been introduced - a biometric one. It certainly has its advantages. But many of our fellow citizens prefer to receive passports of the old familiar pattern. This is the procedure for obtaining such a passport

The innermost desire of every inhabitant of any large industrial center, exhausted by constant gas pollution, is to draw full lungs of clean and fresh air. But this is not so easy to do in the conditions of modern megalopolises. The ideal way out of the situation is to go to ecologically clean corners of Russia, where there are still secluded places with untouched nature

In May 2018, Roman Abramovich, who invested money in the UK economy and on this basis received an investor visa, could not renew it. To obtain a new visa, the Russian oligarch will have to prove the origin of his income. According to British media, Roman Abramovich is one of 700 Russian citizens holding an investor visa

For some people, becoming a US citizen is a cherished dream. The Western lifestyle is so attractive for its freedom and uniqueness that many Russians are interested in obtaining an American passport. This procedure is not very difficult, but it is far from simple

Economically developed Canada is rightfully one of the leading places in the world ranking in terms of living standards. Free education and health care, low unemployment, security and social protection attract immigrants from this country from many countries, including residents of Ukraine

Cyprus is considered an attractive place to live and is increasingly attracting migrants. Around the island there is a clear sea, a warm climate and beautiful nature. If you want to move to this wonderful corner, then you will need to choose one of the possible moving options

At the beginning of the 20th century, the American mission claimed a building for an embassy in the Lenin Hills region, but this venture failed. Then the US diplomatic service was located at 13 Mokhovaya Street, in the very center of Moscow, in the immediate vicinity of the Kremlin

More recently, it was possible to obtain a foreign passport only by personally contacting the Office of the Federal Migration Service. Now this can be done via the Internet using the government services website. Instructions Step 1 To obtain a passport for traveling abroad, you need to collect the following documents both when applying for it via the Internet and when contacting the FMS in person:

Sending cargo, goods, large-sized parcels is an integral part of a business that is conducted with a foreign country. Ukraine for the Russian Federation, like most other former countries of the Soviet Union, is now abroad, and customs control of the cargo is mandatory

Russian citizens need a visa to enter Sweden. This state is part of the Schengen area. Tourists have the right to travel to all countries that have signed the agreement, having received permission from one of them. The procedure for obtaining a visa is simplified as much as possible and should not cause any difficulties

All townspeople love nature reserves that adorn megacities. We will tell you about the oldest and most modern versions of man-made corners of wildlife. Primitive man was part of the environment. The only thing he could influence on was the conditions in his home

Any library is a storehouse of wisdom and a storehouse of culture. Everyone who has ever been to the library must have felt an involuntary thrill: hundreds of volumes, neatly arranged in storage places, contain not only information about the achievements of civilization, but also the thoughts of many generations of writers

The expression "no and no trial" is heard by many Russian-speaking people. What does this stable combination mean and in what situations it can be used correctly is not clear to everyone. Value The expression "no and no trial"

The earliest mention of Saint Mauritius dates back to around the 6th century. The chroniclers refer to the stories of the Roman guards, who, in turn, learned about Mauritius from the bishop of Geneva. The legend of Saint Mauritius has long been considered a reliable fact, although recently the information presented in the annals has become the subject of controversy

During the existence of the Roman Republic, Roman senators met in a chamber called the curia. The history of the building is more ancient than the history of the Roman Republic. The word curia also refers to the assembly of elected leaders from the three Roman districts

There are a large number of religions in the world that have their own traditions, prohibitions, and behavioral features of their adherents. One of the many denominations is Catholicism: Catholic Christians live in many countries. Belief traditions leave an imprint not only on the cult, but also on everyday manipulations, for example, on the sign of the cross, with which believers illuminate themselves

The largest building in the Vatican and the largest Christian church is St. Peter's Basilica. The history of this building is no less fascinating and attractive than its unique and amazing beauty. History of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican The history of this building is inextricably linked with the history of the formation of Christianity as a whole

The world of high fashion lives by its own laws. To showcase clothes and accessories created by famous designers on the runway, you need to have some training. Vanessa Hessler began her career at the age of fifteen. Starting conditions Female attractiveness consists of several components

Olga Chursina is a Russian fashion model, actress and ballerina. She danced at the Bolshoi Theater, worked with Alla Dukhova's show ballet "Todes". The performer became famous for her participation in the sitcom Three Above. Member of the Union of Cinematographers since 2010, Olga has been invited to the Screen Actors Guild

The Feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem is considered one of the twelve most important celebrations in the Orthodox calendar. The liturgical charter presupposes the tradition of consecrating the branches of willow and willow on the eve of this holiday

The practice of recent years shows that it is difficult to win over even a well-known performer to a sophisticated viewer. Max Raabe did not come up with new forms and approaches. He just started performing popular songs in his own personal manner

Rock paintings are the most valuable historical evidence of the development of human culture. To accurately determine their age, the radioisotope method is mainly used. In 1994, in the south of France, archaeologist Jean-Marie Chauvet discovered a cave that was later named after him - Chauvet Cave

In the 90s of the last century, the abbreviation "MMM" was well known to many millions of Russians. This private company, created by Sergei Mavrodi, went down in history as the largest financial pyramid, the scale of which was simply amazing

The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle has been instilling fear in the world community for more than half a century. The inexplicable disappearances of ships sailing in this anomalous zone and aircraft flying over Bermuda are attracting more and more scientists, media representatives and ordinary people

How many rumors and gossip are generated every year around the unknown Bermuda Triangle? This is an area in the Atlantic Ocean, which is so named for a reason. Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda form a triangle, being its vertices. The Bermuda Triangle is also called the Devilish Triangle

Meeting each New Year, we never think that there are peoples and countries that, unlike us, live in the “future” or in the “past”, since they use a different own calendar, different from the Gregorian one, according to which we live. Gregorian calendar For the most part, countries around the world use the Gregorian calendar

Since ancient times, Mars has attracted the attention of researchers. Science fiction writers have repeatedly described different forms of life on the Red Planet, suggesting the existence of developed civilizations there. By now it has become clear that in the current Martian conditions, intelligent life, comparable to that of the earth, is absent on this planet

Alexander Andreevich Noskov plays in the theater, acts in films, dubs foreign films. He has recently been a screenwriter. Noskov came up with plots for two comedy films. He is also the son-in-law of the famous actress Lyudmila Zaitseva. Alexander Andreevich Noskov is a film and theater actor, dubbing master, screenwriter and a happy family man

The resort city of Sochi, stretching on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory, takes its rightful place among the best natural health resorts in the world. A subtropical climate, a cozy location between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea - all this allowed the creation of the famous Arboretum Park, well known not only in Russia, but throughout the world

The debate about which language has the most words can go on for quite some time. And the point here is not at all the lack of accurate data, but in the linguistic features of each language. First of all, the question of what exactly can be considered a word and language is embarrassing

Italy is the heir to the great Roman Empire, in modern times the most striking eras for her were the Renaissance and the Baroque. Already the masters of the Renaissance, with their dream of harmony, sought not only to design the building, but also to equip the space around it

A multivisa differs from the usual one in that it can be used to repeatedly cross the border of the state that issued this document. This is a convenient solution for those people who travel abroad often and do not want to go to the embassy before each visit

The fish seeks where it is deeper, and the person - where it is better. Some of our citizens believe that it is good wherever Russia is not. And the closest paradise in spirit and Slavic roots seems to them the country of Bulgaria. What ?! The climate is surprisingly mild, the nature is magnificent, the Black Sea coast, Europe, again

Hungary is located in Central Europe and borders Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia. Slovakia and Austria. Since 2004, the country is part of the EU. In order to become a citizen of Hungary, you must have a residence permit. There are several options for obtaining it

In the middle of the last century, large oil reserves were discovered in the Emirates. Rather unsightly desert lands with a population of about 100 thousand people united into one state and began to develop rapidly. Instructions Step 1 The United Arab Emirates is located on the Arabian Peninsula and is washed by the Persian Gulf in the north of the country and the Indian Ocean Gulf of Oman in the east

Many people often reflect on the meaning of their life and come to the conclusion that they did nothing to leave a mark on history. Desperate for a way to fix the situation, they stumble across different paths leading to their goal. Instructions Step 1 Create something new

Ethel Lillian Voynich wrote the famous novel The Gadfly, which was first published in 1897 in the United States. This revolutionary romantic work became a very famous literary work in the USSR. And after multiple reprints of the book, Khrushchev awarded the author a special prize, thereby recognizing his invaluable contribution to the formation of socialist ideology among the citizens of our country

In the modern world, territorial names such as England and Great Britain are often mistakenly considered interchangeable. In fact, England is only one of the constituent parts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. What is UK Great Britain is the abbreviated name of the island state of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, formed in 1801 by the merger of several autonomous territorial units

The cardinal points of the Earth for most people can be considered absolute directions, independent of external factors. That is why their use is most convenient when determining the direction. However, the compass is not the most popular accessory these days

When moving to a new place of residence, or even just when leaving for a long period, the question of transporting a considerable amount of things inevitably arises. When it is necessary to cross the border of another state, the severity of the problem increases significantly

The process of sending a parcel to Ukraine is not much different from that to a Russian address. Is that tariffs, since in the current realities Ukraine is a different state. Delivery times may be slightly longer than a similar distance within the country, but in general, shipments reach the addressees fairly quickly

To find a person in the city of Belgorod, you can use modern information technologies such as the Internet and e-mail. Such a search will save time and other costs associated with routine search activities. It is necessary - access to the Internet Instructions Step 1 Contact one of the FMS offices (passport office) in the city of Belgorod

Geographic information technologies, with the help of which city maps are being created today, allow monitoring the state of objects located on the earth's surface in almost real time. To create address maps of cities, satellite images are used as a topographic background, this allows you to get a fairly realistic picture and correct such maps in a timely manner

It doesn't take much courage to go to the countryside. It's even helpful. The question is, for how long. In the village, you can spend the weekend or part of your vacation, enjoying the silence of your cell phone, which has stopped trying to "

In honor of the city day, many interesting events are planned in the Russian capital. Among them will be competitive photo exhibitions, which will be located in an unusual place - in two underground passages in Moscow. As part of the celebration of the City Day, Muscovites and guests of the capital will be able to visit two interesting photo exhibitions presented in the Transition project

There is currently a shortage of jobs in the country. This is especially felt in the provinces. Tired of unemployment, people tend to move to big cities. However, they are not afraid to change their lives. Instructions Step 1 First of all, you need to realistically assess your chances of moving to another city

If you have not seen relatives or friends living in Bryansk for a long time, or if you want to find a person who is in this city, use modern search methods or submit ads and send requests. Instructions Step 1 Send your request to the State Archives of the Bryansk Region or to the Center for Contemporary History of the Bryansk Region at the address:

Switzerland is a prestigious country, favorable for living. However, the high requirements for potential immigrants do not reduce the number of people who want to live in this country. Instructions Step 1 Determine in what capacity you want to go to Switzerland:

There are myths in history that Catherine II allegedly sold Alaska to the Americans and the peninsula was leased for 99 years, only for some reason the USSR did not demand from the United States to return it back. In fact, Alaska ceased to be a part of Russia in 1867

Islam is one of the most popular religions in the world. Muslims are in awe of the veneration of their holy places and traditions, many of them support each other in difficult everyday situations. Islam can also be accepted in the capital of Russia

Many Russians now reside abroad permanently, including in exotic countries such as Japan. But even a permanent residence permit does not give a citizen of another country all the rights - he cannot vote and be elected, hold a number of government positions, and so on

Before the rise and spread of Christianity, the religious beliefs of the Egyptians were very diverse. For thousands of years, the religion of Egypt has gone through several stages of its development. The gods changed, and with them religious rituals arose and disappeared

There are thousands of permanently inhabited cities on our planet. But this does not mean that they are a good place to live. Climate, safety, livability are just a few of the factors that determine the most livable cities. Here are some places you won't want to leave

Ecuador is one of the countries in South America that has a number of peculiar laws and regulations. It is quite possible to single out some facts about the country itself, as well as its inhabitants, which may be interesting to the citizens of the Russian Federation

Wherever a building is built, it is built on land, and land costs money - and a lot. It was the desire to save space that gave rise, for example, to the famous American skyscrapers. Another way to save money is to make the building unusually narrow

The library, a repository of wisdom and evidence of history, seems to be reborn today. Thanks to new forms of education, libraries keep pace with the times and attract new visitors. Now in the library you can not only take a book home or work in the reading room, but also listen to a lecture, get acquainted with the exhibition, and take part in a master class

One of the most beautiful places in Europe - the island of Cyprus - is unusually attractive for both tourists and immigrants from many countries. But if tourists are attracted by local attractions, wonderful nature and a rich nightlife, then for immigrants it is much more important to be able to purchase local real estate, a flexible tax system and a relatively simple procedure for obtaining a residence permit

Let's get acquainted with the four countries that bear the proud, pompous name "Asian Tigers", namely - with the group of countries that in the 1990s moved from the group of developing countries to the group of developed ones as a result of industrialization that was successfully carried out in the previous thirty years

The history of Mona Lisa has been shrouded in mystery for five centuries. Among the aspects that remain unclear are the identity of the client, some elements of the image, artistic techniques and the period of the painting, the fact that the artist did not give the portrait to the client, and how it ended up in the French royal collection

Almaty is the southern capital of Kazakhstan. This is the cultural, economic, scientific and educational center of the republic. It is not surprising that many Kazakhstanis dream of living in the largest metropolis of the country. After all, there are more prospects and opportunities here than in small provincial towns

The main city of Italy, Rome is endowed with many epithets and is quite worthy of one more - "the city of fountains". There are really many of them in the Eternal City, and not only because it is one of the most spectacular elements of the urban ensemble

We live in Russia, and based on our passport, we can call ourselves citizens of the Russian Federation. We proudly call ourselves Russians, Russians, denoting our belonging to our country. But citizenship is not only a passport, and not only rights

"Temple of All Gods" The Pantheon is a miracle of the building genius of Ancient Rome. This is the only pagan temple that was not rebuilt or destroyed in subsequent eras. The first temple on this site was erected in 27 AD by Mark Vipsanius Agrippa, a contemporary of Octavian Augustus

To understand the meaning of the image on the coat of arms, you need to study the history of the city to which it belongs and find out what was the idea behind its foundation. This may be the need to build a fortress, the development and prosperity of some kind of craft, or the religious affiliation of the inhabitants

Knowing how to evaluate a coin is an extremely useful skill for any coin collector. The condition of the coin can be assessed taking into account two main factors - the quality of the minting and the preservation. Six grades of coin evaluation are conventionally distinguished

The graph consists of vertices and edges. The vertices are connected by edges according to a certain property - the incidence relation, which defines the set of edges. In this case, loops and isolated vertices can form. Instructions Step 1 Let a set of graph edges be given and a relation along which an edge can be drawn from one vertex to another is given

The American word "prank" is translated as a prank or prank. Today, prank is called telephone (and not only) hooliganism, which is rather entertainment in nature. Such rallies are posted on social networks, more often on video hosting sites, and are very popular with the corresponding audience

Papyrus (Greek πάπυρος) is a material used in ancient times for writing in Egypt and other countries. It probably appeared with the emergence of writing, back in the pre-dynastic era in Ancient Egypt (end of the 5th millennium - approx. 3100 BC)

Kurai is a musical wind instrument widespread in the culture of the peoples of Bashkiria and Tatarstan. In these Russian republics, there are several varieties of it, depending on the design features, as well as the material of manufacture of the tool

Manufacturers of goods in the serial number encrypt information about their product. If you study the decoding of several serial codes, then in the future you can easily, with a certain amount of ingenuity, be able to decrypt the serial numbers of other products

People have always tried to portray the surrounding reality. From the cave paintings of ancient times to the abstractionism of modern painters, the art of reflecting the world has come a long way. Photography contributed a lot to this. There are people who consider photography to be a real art

The treacherous attack of the fascist hordes on the Soviet Union disrupted the peaceful life of the country. The leadership of the USSR needed to mobilize millions of Soviet citizens to defend the Fatherland as soon as possible. A significant role in this was played by propaganda materials, which created vivid images calling for the fight against the invaders

Art is designed to serve several purposes at once: to enlighten, to narrate, to delight. With the help of paintings by great masters, today you can learn a lot about the life and lifestyle of people from the past. But the direction of nude can tell about sexual preferences and forms of the human body

Kim Kardashian took her first steps on television in 2007, when on the E! the series "The Kardashians" is released, in which she and her relatives starred. Kimberly now has four children. Biography Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born in the west of Los Angeles on October 21, 1980, in the city of Beverly Hills, now the girl is 39 years old

The charming Victoria Manasir is a successful business woman, the wife of a billionaire, and a mother of many children. Everyone can envy her activity and love of life - she not only manages to pay attention to her husband, four children and work, but also constantly discovers new talents in herself and even has time to relax at foreign resorts

The famous scientist Stephen Hawking spent most of his life in a state of helplessness. An incurable disease, progressing every year, gradually deprived him of the ability to move, speak, eat, but did not take away the main thing - the ability to think

The Cannes Film Festival took place 65 times in France from 16 to 27 May 2012. Strong and rich films took part in the competition program. The competition was extremely high. In the summer of 2012, all films that participated in the main nominations will be shown at the box office

In 2012, the famous Cannes red carpet leading from the Croisette to the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès will welcome celebrity guests for the 65th time. The symbol of the festival, which will last from May 16 to May 27, is the icon of cinema, Marilyn Monroe, whose 50th anniversary will have passed since her death in August 2012

The Kinotavr Open Film Festival is considered one of the main film events in Russia. Every year, at the very beginning of summer, Sochi hosts the best figures of Russian cinema for eight days. In 2012, Kinotavr was held for the 23rd time. The main screening of Russia, the Kinotavr Open Film Festival, had a predecessor - the Festival of Unbought Cinema, which was held in 1990 in Podolsk with the participation of the independent company Podmoskovye

Good melodramatic films are not only tearful stories and constant declarations of love. The heights of the melodramatic genre tell about human feelings, friendship and betrayal, and also inspire hope for a happy future. "Gone with the Wind"

It's no secret that melodrama is a kind of genre and such a "movie about love" is created, for the most part, for the beautiful half of humanity. Although it happens that guys and men are also not averse to watching a film in this style

Melodrama is a cinematic genre that reveals the spiritual and emotional world of the characters. The main themes of the melodrama are love, family relationships, friendship. The deep and moving feelings that make up the main content of the melodrama have always been a favorite theme of directors

The brave detective Sherlock Holmes, whose adventures were described by Arthur Conan Doyle, was on the verge of death more than once. And every time he managed to cope with the circumstances. But the confrontation with the leader of the gang of international criminals, Professor Moriarty, almost cost Sherlock his life for real

Sherlock Holmes is the most popular movie hero according to the Guinness Book of Records. His image was embodied on the television screen and in the theater by hundreds of actors, and each made him unique in his own way. What is not in the books of Arthur Conan Doyle, but firmly rooted in our minds about this famous detective?

In Western countries, especially in the United States, serials have long been considered a new art form. Season after season TV channels sponsor the production of comedy and detective series that are wildly popular with viewers. Fortunately, many of these series are now available in Russian

The horror film Evil Dead. Black Book ", or" Evil Dead 4 ", was the restart of the cult franchise from Sam Raimi. The new picture was directed by Federico Alvarez. Plot A young girl Mia, along with her brother David and friends Eric, Natalie and Olivia, settle in an abandoned hut located in the forest

Journalist Alexander Nevzorov became popular thanks to the topical program "600 Seconds". The project is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most rated in the world. Fate was quite loyal to Alexander and often brought him to interesting people

Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov was officially married twice. With his second wife Galina, he found personal happiness and stopped looking for hobbies on the side. The Marshal took the death of his wife hard and survived it for only six months

Aliens are a race of insect-like aliens that first appeared in Ridley Scott's cult film Alien. In the thirty-five years since the release of this film, there have been three direct sequels to the original story and several films indirectly affecting this universe

Horror films are one of the most rated, popular film genres, and the gross receipts from horror films often exceed the income from global high-budget projects. Horror films are very diverse: from thoroughly bloody to subtle psychological ones

Tattooing is a popular way to decorate the body. However, few of those who decided to get a tattoo are guided only by aesthetic motives. For most, it is also important the meaning that the drawing has in order to express their inner world through the image

Razumovskaya Karina Vladimirovna is a domestic actress who showed herself from the best side not only in films, but also on the stage. The girl is able to play any role, thanks to which she gained popularity. The most striking project in the filmography is "

The name of the actress Evgenia Aleksandrovna Garkusha for a long time turned out to be consigned to oblivion. Having starred in two films, the bright and talented actress seemed to melt away. Evgenia Garkusha starred in just a few films

Irena Ponaroshku is a popular TV presenter and a happy mother. Widespread fame came to her during her years of work on the MTV music channel. Biography Irena Ponaroshku (Irina Filippova) was born in 1982 in Moscow. The eminent father of the future TV presenter was Vladimir Filippov, who until 2004 held the post of the country's education minister, and his mother was a teacher of mathematical sciences

Maria Pirogova is a domestic film actress. Popularity came to her after the release of the multi-part project "Interns". Masha appeared before the audience in the form of the daughter of the protagonist. But in her filmography there are other equally popular works

Toto Cutugno is a famous Italian composer and singer with great talent. Many of his songs have gained popularity all over the world. Childhood, adolescence Toto (short for Salvatore) was born in Fosdinovo on July 7, 1943. His father was a sailor and also played the trumpet

James Belushi is a famous film actor, and John is his older brother, who was a comedian and also starred in films. He played in the theater and performed with stunning humorous numbers with his colleague - Dan Aykroyd. Together they traveled not only the United States, but the entire American continent, as well as other countries

Irish writer John Boyne became famous for his books published in fifty languages. He wrote ten novels for adults and five books for children. In 2017 his new creation "The Heart's Invisible Furies" was released. The writer received recognition not only from readers

The actor starred mainly in British television projects. He became famous for his excellent performance in the legendary TV series Doctor Who and Torchwood. Biography Was born in 1967 in Glasgow, Scotland. Mother worked as a salesman in a music store and was engaged in singing, father - in heavy engineering

John Cooper is an American musician, vocalist and bassist for the Christian band Skillet. Since the founding of the group, Cooper is the only one remaining from the original line-up. The collective has been repeatedly nominated for a Grammy

To marry a wealthy man, a woman must match his status. Fairy tales about Cinderella are good and touching, but far from modern reality. Alexandra Melnichenko is a talented model and designer, travel lover and wife of a Russian millionaire. Childhood For a certain circle of people, a biography is not a biography, but a presentation

The professional activities of the journalist and presenter Sergei Dorenko have long been accompanied by scandals, revelations, and legal proceedings. In strict accordance with his image, in 2013 he made public the details of the divorce from his first wife, with whom he had been married for 30 years

In 1947, the disfigured body of aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found in Los Angeles. The brutality of the crime made him a number one sensation in the press, and the victim received the romantic nickname "Black Dahlia". The mysterious murder of Elizabeth Short has excited the public and has served as the basis for several literary works

Fans of the legendary singer and actress Whitney Houston, who died untimely, can see her again on the screen. On August 17, the last picture with the star was released in the United States. Whitney played her fourth role in Sparkle. Filming for Glitter ended just three months before Houston's death

Irina Skobtseva is an actress of cinema and theater, she is an Honored and People's Artist. The most famous films are Boris Godunov, War and Peace, Othello. Irina Konstantinovna has more than 70 films on her account. Family, early years Irina Konstantinovna was born on August 22, 1927

Sukhinova Ksenia - the winner of the contests "Miss Russia 2007", "Miss World 2008". Her photographs are adorned with glossy magazines. Ksenia develops a career in television, is engaged in charity work. early years Ksenia Vladimirovna was born on August 26, 1987

Ksenia Alferova is a popular actress. Her parents are the stars of Russian cinema Irina Alferova and Alexander Abdulov. As a child, Ksenia often attended performances of famous artists. After school, she spent her free time in the theater, participated in small backstage performances

The land on which a person was born remains dear to him forever. It remains, despite the difficult trials that fall on the path of life. Ksenia Georgiadi was born in the Soviet Union and became a popular singer. Starting conditions In a large family, you can always ask for help and support

Ksenia Sitnik became famous after her bright and memorable performance in the 2005 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Music attracted the girl from an early age. Even in childhood, she achieved impressive success, took part in vocal competitions more than once, performed both in her native republic of Belarus and far beyond its borders

In science fiction novels, reality is often mixed with mysticism. The actress Elena Golovizina repeated the script of the film in reality. This is not often the case when a married couple from the screen kept their relationship after the end of filming

The popular theater and film actress - Elena Polyakova - has more than fifty successful film works behind her shoulders. However, to a wide audience, she is better known for her characters in the cinematic projects "Open, Police!", "

Elena Maksimova is a Russian singer. The popularity of the star of domestic show business was brought by participation in the TV show "Voice" and the competition program "Just the same". In her Superseason, the singer became the winner

Evgenia Sokolova is a Russian ballerina, a talented teacher and choreographer. Many famous ballerinas called her their teacher. She stopped dancing early, but found herself in teaching. Childhood, adolescence Evgenia Sokolova was born in 1850 in St

Irina Khakamada is a charismatic politician, public figure, ex-contender for the presidency of the Russian Federation. The politician's varied personal life is also of interest: Khakamada was married 4 times and believes that not only a man, but also a woman has the right to a constant search for a "

People's Artist of Russia since 2006 - Valery Aleksandrovich Shalnykh - is a native of Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg) and comes from a working-class family far from the world of culture and art. He owes his magnificent creative success solely to his natural talent for acting and great dedication

Valery Pavlovich Malakhov is a Doctor of Technical Sciences, his career as the rector of the Odessa National Polytechnic University lasted for 23 long years, from 1987 to 2010. He has a huge number of awards and achievements that have made a significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian science

Vasily Malyshev is a talented photographer. But one can fully call him an observant artist. So realistic, individual are all his heroes, whom he so skillfully captured in color photographs. Vasily Malyshev belongs to the galaxy of talented photographers

The 34th Moscow International Film Festival ended on June 30. This year it took place in several places: the Khudozhestvenny and Pioneer cinemas in Gorky Park. On the third site, in the Oktyabr cinema, the participants and guests summed up the results, and also discussed how the MIFF was held and which films were recognized as the best this year

Russian director Sergei Loban created a grotesque film in two parts "Chapito Show". The whole picture, consisting of four separate plots, is permeated by a certain absurdity and eccentricity, uniting all the lines and all the characters

Natalya Shchelkova is a Russian singer and actress, a member of the most popular rock-pop group Ranetki at the beginning of the 2000s. The collective became a laureate of the Five Stars competition, Eurosonic 2008, and two Muz-TV awards for the best album and soundtrack

The bereginya doll was considered a talisman in all Slavic houses. Each mistress made such dolls for her husband, for children, or just in a secluded corner of her home. Pupae protected their owners from adversity and the evil eye. She helped the hostess to maintain the family hearth, protecting them from evil spirits, fires and theft

Khorkina Svetlana is a gymnast who twice became the winner of the Olympics. At the end of her sports career, she became involved in social and political activities. early years Svetlana was born on January 19, 1979. Her parents moved to Belgorod from Mordovia

The call of nature and cultural traditions encourage children to imitate their parents. Svetlana Konovalova chose the acting profession on the advice of her father. Starting conditions Svetlana Sergeevna Konovalova was born on December 8, 1925 in a family of creative intelligentsia

The film "The Taming of the Shrew" was released in 1980 and immediately won the love of viewers from all over the world. This light Italian comedy stars such popular actors as Adriano Celentano and Ornella Muti, who portrayed a couple in love on the screen

A movie about vampires helps you to mentally travel to the world of fantasy. It also has a place for love, friendship. One of the most popular films on this topic is "Twilight", but there are others, no less interesting. One of the best films of recent years, which talks about love and vampires at the same time, is "

The idea of the end of the world has been one of the most powerful levers of control since the beginning of human history. It was on the basis of the fear of an inevitable universal end that all kinds of religions and philosophical teachings were built

2012, according to various predictions of prophets and clairvoyants, is a year of upheavals and changes, a year when the whole habitual way of the world will change. Cities will fall, continents will go under water, many thousands and thousands will perish, everything will collapse, and the miserable remnants of humanity will be deprived of a home and food

Vladimir Mashkov is not only a versatile theater and film actor, but also a talented director, producer and screenwriter. His career and personal life are constantly in the spotlight, but the actor himself prefers to talk only about work. Thanks to his talent and strong character, Vladimir Mashkov managed to achieve fame and international recognition

Sergei Shargunov is a modern writer, journalist, author of popular works. He is known for his political activities and high-profile statements. Biography of Sergei Shargunov Sergey Shargunov was born on May 12, 1980 in Moscow

Cold and trembling, running over the skin from the slightest rustle, a keen desire to cover himself with a blanket over his head, a feeling of anxiety and tension, anxious expectation - all these sensations are caused by watching high-quality horror films

Human memory is short and selective. There are many popular actors who audiences don't remember by last name. In a conversation, they simply explain - this man played in a picture of a cook or a beer seller. Alexander Vokach is the actor whom the grateful viewers knew by sight

The technology for the production of television programs has been worked out to the smallest detail. These details need to be well versed. Oleg Osipov graduated with honors from the Faculty of Journalism at Moscow State University. After that, he created television programs with the same high quality

To give up everything, give up big money and a reliable profitable business in order to become a painter - very few people decide on this. This hero did just that and was happy. When it comes to the people of the Silver Age art, the fate of the hero must be tragic

The audience remembered the theater and film actress Vera Kuznetsova from the films "Big Family", "Once upon a time there was an old man with an old woman", "Father's house". The performer has played more than forty roles

Polish theater and film actor - Mikhail Zhebrovsky - is very popular not only in his country, but all over the world. His filmography is filled with numerous international film projects, including Russian ones. He is more familiar to the domestic audience for his films in the historical film "

September 13, 2005 on the American channel The WB premiered the series "Supernatural". The last, ninth season ended on May 18, 2012, but in February 2014 it was decided to shoot a sequel to the cult show. Story line The American mystical series "

If you love comedy, you probably also like comedy anime, filled with jokes and funny characters, solving sometimes not funny problems at all. Some cartoons have black humor, some have romantic ones. But the main thing is that there are so many anime comedies that it is impossible to list them

Ekaterina Molokhovskaya is a Belarusian actress who has managed to prove herself in Russian cinema and on the theater stage. Fame brought her the role of Vary in the film "Univer. New hostel ". Basically, Catherine starred in melodramas and serial films about love

Lyapina Valentina Vladislavovna is a Russian actress. Despite her young age, she has already starred in a huge number of films. The girl gets mainly the main roles. Fame came to her thanks to the films "Another's Daughter" and "

Isakova Victoria Evgenievna is a talented actress with expressive eyes. It is impossible not to notice her. She regularly pleases fans with new roles and masterful acting. The actress has many roles under her belt. She managed to build a career in theater and television

Ekaterina Strizhenova is a Russian actress and TV presenter. Her biography is remembered for filming in the films "American Grandpa", "Countess de Monsoreau" and others, as well as in the television programs "Good Morning"

Anton Vasiliev is a domestic film actor. Before the audience, he often appeared in the form of charismatic, interesting characters. However, he gained real popularity by playing the gallant law enforcement officer Pavel Semyonov in the multi-part project "

The popular Soviet and Russian theater and film actor - Boris Vladimirovich Klyuev - is, in addition, a teacher and professor. Behind him there are already about one and a half hundred films, among which the general public is best known for his roles in the sitcom "

The largest educational institution with many different faculties and subjects under the name "University" is often called an educational, scientific and practical complex. There are about ten thousand of them, but most of them have a relatively short biography

Alexey Gavrilov is a representative of a new generation of Russian actors. There are already 27 projects in his creative collection. Despite the fact that most of the roles are episodic, Alexei has fans. He managed to gain popularity and fame, performing only one iconic role in a youth series

On the night of April 14, 1912, the infamous transatlantic liner Titanic collided with an iceberg. Of the 2206 people on board, only 705 survived. One of the lucky ones was 22-year-old Briton Elsie Bowerman. Tragedy and salvation On April 10, 1912, Elsie Baurman and her mother left England to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the largest ship of the time, the Titanic

They say that a talented person is talented in everything. If you count the talents of the famous Eldarov, there won't be enough fingers. Anton Igorevich Eldarov was born in 1980 in Moscow. As a child, he had both creative and sports activities

Anton Zatsepin gained popularity thanks to his participation in the "Star Factory-4" project, where he became a finalist. He graduated from GITIS, continues to engage in creativity. Anton plans to try himself as an actor. Anton Zatsepin in childhood, youth Zatsepin Anton was born on May 20, 1982

Comedies, shot by Soviet directors, remain cult to this day. They are watched with pleasure by both the previous generation and young people, because in these films wonderful humor is combined with unobtrusive morality and great acting. Soviet comedies:

Gladys Portugues is a famous 80s American bodybuilder, author of several books on bodybuilding and actress. She is also twice the wife of martial arts master, actor and director Jean-Claude Camille François Van Warenberg, better known to the public under the stage name Jean-Claude Van Damme

Bright, young, talented - all this can be safely said about the young actress Anfisa Chernykh. She has already managed to star in several projects. Some of them have become very popular. "The Geographer Drank the Globe" is the most famous motion picture in which Anfisa starred with Konstantin Khabensky

Russian bodybuilder Alexander Shpak managed to become a star thanks to his shocking appearance. Freak's appearance became possible after many plastic surgeries. The public as a whole refuses to accept a person in the guise of a vampire, but this only increases Shpak's popularity on the network

The idol of millions of Soviet moviegoers - Alexei Smirnov - lived a very short, but bright life. Many of his talented films were included in the Golden Fund of Russian cinema. Outstanding theater and film actor - Honored Artist of the RSFSR Alexei Smirnov - for many post-war years delighted his compatriots with a talented game on the stage and on film sets

The galaxy of actors who were discovered and raised by Soviet cinema will for a long time remain a role model for representatives of new generations. Among these actors, an honorable place is occupied by Mikhail Pugovkin, who is sometimes called the king of the episode

Paris is the most romantic city in the whole world. It is not surprising that it is France that gives people the best love films. Some of the films shot by the filmmakers of this country, I want to revisit over and over again. Films released before 2000 Leon (1994) is a love story between an assassin and a little girl

Probably many people have heard this name - Sasha Gray. But not everyone knows what kind of mysterious girl with a feline look and a beautiful smile is. Who is she really? Sweet star … adult films This girl makes the whole world blush just at the mention of her name

Jose García is a French film and television actor, a recognized master of comedy, two-time nominee for the Cesar national film award in the category "Most Promising Actor". In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious Jean Gabin Prize and is recognized as one of the brightest comedians of his generation

Alina Alekseeva is a domestic film actress. She captivated the Russian audience with her roles in such television projects as "Olga" and "Eternal Vacation". But not only films brought popularity to the girl. Alina became famous as the first Russian fetish model

Cowboy movies became popular in the middle of the 20th century. Another name for such paintings is Western, which is translated from English as "Western". The action of the films most often takes place in the Wild West in the second half of the nineteenth century, but the time frame may be later

Lyubov Tolkalina is a popular domestic film actress who has starred in a huge number of successful projects. Popularity brought such films as "Antikiller 2" and "I love you." The charming artist was born on February 16, 1978

Vladimir Yakovlevich Lazarev is a writer, poet, publicist, member of the Union of Writers of the USSR since 1963. He is the author of many works of literature. More than 70 songs were written on his poems, which were popular on the stage in Soviet times