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There are no administrative or other boundaries for true talent. Ilya Baskin starred with equal success in Soviet films, and then in American ones. Starting conditions Many people dream of acting in films, especially in adolescence

"Never shoot comedies and historical films, because only the people love them" - this was the parting word given by the teachers of VGIK to the graduates of the directing department in the Soviet years. Alexey Korenev ignored this advice

American democracy has a rich history - as early as the 18th century, the United States became an independent state, and the population began to elect its own presidents. However, these old traditions have led to the fact that some atavisms have been preserved in the modern US electoral system - for example, the institution of electors

Information about the reforms being carried out in the country is constantly being reported from the media. Almost all of them are positioned as socially significant - aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens. However, the goals and meaning of the reforms are not always so straightforward

A sect is a religious group that has separated from the mainstream in religion. In addition, there are other interpretations of this term. For example, a sect is any group (not necessarily religious) that has its own practices and teachings that are different from the dominant ideology

The twins theme, popular in cinema, is also exploited in the Brazilian TV series The Secret of the Tropicana. Two sisters, like two drops of water, are similar in appearance and completely different on the inside. Their life is intrigue, the confrontation between good and evil, wealth and poverty

After the end of the First World War, the victorious states began to redistribute the world and create a new system of international relations. The foundations of a new world order were laid by a number of treaties and agreements, the first of which was the Treaty of Versailles of 1919, the last agreements were signed during the Washington Conference of 1921-1922

The television series "Defective Detective" is one of the most popular detective television shows, in which viewers are attracted not only by the complexity and consistency of the crimes solved, but also by the paradoxical personality of the protagonist, the former police officer Adrian Monk

"Lipstick Jungle" is a series filmed in the popular genre of comedy melodrama. It tells the story of the adventures and affairs of the heart of three friends, each of whom is not only a beautiful woman, but also a successful business woman

Modern girls have many opportunities for various acquaintances. Many beauties are eager to meet a foreigner. Some are for language practice, others for friendship and travel, others for romance and family. Meet a foreigner without leaving your home The Internet allows girls to make acquaintance with a foreigner without leaving the walls of their own home

Ordinary Americans devote a lot of time to work, drive a car well. love fatty and hearty food and big houses. Their future is determined by a good credit history. Religion and the desire to get rich bizarrely coexist in the minds of the average citizen of the United States

Canada is considered one of the most developed countries in the world, in which the standard of living corresponds to that of Germany and the United States. Eleven years ago, the UN placed Canada in third place in the top 10 countries with the best living conditions - what has changed in the lives of Canadians since then?

If it is necessary to write a letter to an official, it is important to follow the rules for processing such documents. In this case, it is best to take the format of a service letter as the initial sample, it is this letter that is intended to transmit or receive official information

Every person has ever been lost or lost someone in Volgograd. It's good if everything was resolved relatively quickly, but what to do if fate is not favorable, and what to do for people who have lost someone and do not know where to look for him?

The Chinese language is gaining more and more popularity in Russia. According to a bilateral agreement between the two countries, 2009 was declared the Year of the Russian Language in China, and 2010, on the contrary, was declared the Year of the Chinese Language in Russia

The difficult fate of the greatest Russian classic Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky gave him the basis for many reflections. During his lifetime, he was not understood by his contemporaries, but after his death his works are recognized as the most valuable in Russian literature

“You cannot live in society and be completely free from it” is a well-known expression. But some people still periodically have such a desire - to isolate themselves from the outside world, to create for themselves an "ivory tower"

Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon epic poem. This is the first work in English. It is believed that it was created at the end of the seventh or early eighth century. The poem has survived in a single copy. Despite doubts about its authenticity, the poem is recognized as the only epic European work that has survived in full

William Makepeace Thackeray is an English satirist and master of the realistic novel. He published the novel Vanity Fair in 1847-1848. This grandiose work brought popularity to the writer. It should be noted that Thackeray's previous literary works were published under a pseudonym, but Vanity Fair was signed by the English satirist's own name

In traditional Islam, there are several trends that differ from each other in the strict adherence to the principles of this doctrine. One of these areas is called Islamic fundamentalism. Its supporters demand a return to those provisions of the Muslim religion, which were laid down by the prophet Muhammad

The concept of marketing is widely used in the business world, but very often it is given very different meanings. The number of definitions of this type of activity is measured in dozens. The setting of goals and the definition of marketing objectives largely depends on the value attributed to this concept

Costume games or cosplay are an invariable part of science fiction conventions and anime fan clubs. From an original hobby of individual people, the phenomenon has turned into a subculture of international importance. Participants not only copy the costumes of the characters they like, but also adopt the peculiarities of their behavior, embodying successful images in photographs

The Eucharist, or Thanksgiving in translation, is one of the seven sacraments established by the Orthodox Church. Without communion it is impossible to enter the Kingdom of Heaven and achieve at least some significant success in the spiritual field

A large corporation is not only a service rendered to it or a product sold. Marketers do their best to give a faceless brand not only style, but character, habits and even beliefs. An excellent example of this is Google, which unexpectedly took up off-profile activities:

The quality of life of any person depends on many factors. Anyone can improve the quality of life and it is not necessary to have a lot of money for this. You should start improving your quality of life with sleep. In pursuit of big money, a person tries to work more and often sleeps less and less, forgetting that good sleep is the main condition for a high quality of life

Ancient Rome was one of the greatest states in the history of mankind. Its cultural heritage was subsequently used by both European countries and the East. Therefore, an educated person needs to know the history of this civilization. You can learn basic information about Roman history from books by contemporaries of events - ancient authors

Until now, people who are far from literary criticism as a science believe that "romance" and "romantic" are close concepts, which means that novels are about love. Of course, this is far from the case. The novel is an ancient, complex and controversial literary genre, which includes Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, Palahniuk's Fight Club, and Apuleius's Golden Donkey

The selection of books for reading is a purely individual matter that does not tolerate common patterns. Someone loves detectives, someone novels. However, there are books that romantics and skeptics alike will find useful to read. You want to return to such books and reread, putting quotes from them in a separate piggy bank of your memory

Human speech is a means of communication directed towards hearing, and it can be fully assimilated only through hearing. If a person is born deaf or becomes deaf in early childhood, speech acquisition becomes extremely difficult, and deafness develops into deaf-mute

We all buy and sell something in our life. To buy, you need to read the advertisement for the sale, and to sell, you need to submit this very advertisement. How do you advertise a sale? Instructions Step 1 Your subject of sale must be described in detail:

Depending on his goal, a person sometimes has to think about raising his social status. This task is far from being quickly accomplished, since it requires certain costs. So what does it take to improve social status? Instructions Step 1 Improve your self-esteem

Parliament is the highest legislative and representative state body in those countries in which there is a separation of powers. The word itself is borrowed from the English language (parliament), which comes from the French parlement. Instructions Step 1 In parliament, the population of the country and its regions are represented at the expense of elected persons

The role of parliament in society is to express the will of the people, pass laws and influence the processes of managing the budget, taxes and global changes in the country. The Parliament of Russia consists of two chambers - upper and lower, which have different tasks in the legislative process

Three legitimate branches of government have been officially established - legislative, executive and judicial. However, the media was awarded the title of "fourth" power. The media are not legally endowed with power rights, but in reality it is the media that can more quickly influence the situation in society

The modern European musical scale is rooted in the era of the Byzantine Empire. At that time, a musical scale similar to the one known today was already used. The understanding of notes was based on pitch, and in a recorded piece of music of several notes, the subsequent one could be higher or lower than the previous one

The bicameral parliamentary system is inherent in many states of the world. For the most part, the division of parliament into upper and lower chambers is inherent in successful, developed countries. Instructions Step 1 A bicameral parliament is a structure of parliament in which this representative body consists of two chambers

Vasilisa Volodina is an astrologer and popular TV presenter on Russian talk shows. Most viewers know her thanks to the famous TV show "Let's Get Married." Vasilisa practices astropsychology and provides private consultations. Among her regular clients are the most eminent stars of the domestic show business

In one of his poems, Boris Pasternak says that being famous is ugly. “This is not what raises upward,” the poet explains and suggests looking for the purpose of creativity in self-giving. But not all authors are able to write on the table. They need a living reader, a lively reaction to their work, without this they cannot develop as artists, as creators

A society can be considered democratic if it provides for political freedoms, including the state-guaranteed right to participate in political associations. Citizens can defend their rights and take part in the struggle for power by uniting in political movements or parties

Sociologists, economists and politicians are dealing with the problem of stratification of society into rich and poor. Wealth is the ability to "stay afloat" for as long as possible without having a job. Poverty is divided into absolute and relative

When analyzing the political situation, knowledge from courses in geography, international macroeconomics, psychology, history, jurisprudence and other sciences will be useful. This is due to the fact that a specific event on the world stage or within the country must be compared with something, taking into account the context

The political course and individual decisions of the country's leadership do not always find support in society. In any state, there are explicit or latent elements that oppose the official power and use any means to strengthen their influence in the state

In modern society, when every minute of time is valued, telephone conversations have become the most common form of communication among people. Friends and acquaintances, relatives and friends communicate with the help of telephone communications, business negotiations are being conducted

When they say about someone that he walks gogol, it means that the person is very important, that he is self-confident or even arrogant. However, this does not mean that Nikolai Gogol, with whose surname this phrase is associated, has established himself as such a proud man

New York is the largest city in the United States of America and a place where every creative person can realize himself. Here are the best theaters and musicals in the country, and the largest number of jobs for immigrants from other countries

Orthodox Christians may have questions that cannot be answered in the Bible. In this case, you can ask a question to the priest, or even better - to the patriarch. It is quite possible to do this. Instructions Step 1 If you decide to ask a question to the patriarch, then you must observe certain ethical standards of communication with clergy - church etiquette, lost by many in the Soviet period of our history

Archpriest Dimitri Smirnov is not just a minister of the Orthodox Church. On account of his many merits, which include preaching and protecting the foundations of family values, opposition to juvenile justice and missionary activities, covering several spheres of life

The Monk Matryona of Moscow today is probably the most famous and revered of the new Russian saints. A beggar, illiterate, blind peasant woman who wandered in other people's homes for almost a quarter of a century, won the hearts of people with her deep faith in the church, the ability to predict and the gift of healing

Lady Ada Lovelace is one of the most mysterious figures of the 19th century. An amazing woman with an extraordinary mind and outstanding ability in mathematics. During her lifetime, she was credited with mystical abilities and was suspected of communicating with evil spirits

According to the rules of the International Football Association, players can move from one club to another within a strictly allotted time frame - "transfer windows". There are two such windows in total - summer and winter. Summer is open now and the topic of players' transitions at this time is most relevant in the cheerleading environment

In a society built on a democratic platform, a social stratum of people who are professionally involved in politics will surely appear. Someone comes into this field of activity as a wealthy person, but there are also those who hope to improve their financial situation

In difficult years for the country, he painted and sculpted figures filled with peacefulness and kindness. The artist most often chose animals as models. The unusual talent of this man fits perfectly into the new style that was born in Russia in the first half of the 20th century

There are books that readers come back to over and over again, each time finding something new. Books are re-read in order to meet again with favorite characters, experience familiar emotions and discover new sides of already read works Instructions Step 1 In 2007, BBC News reporters conducted a survey, during which it turned out that in the UK, the Harry Potter novels are most often re-read

Count Tolstoy sincerely believed that the strength of Russia is the church and autocracy. Welcoming the assimilation of European achievements, he noted: "First of all, I am Russian, and I ardently wish the greatness of Russia in the European sense …"

Leo Tolstoy lived with his first and only wife for 48 long years. It was Sofya Andreevna who rewrote his endless manuscripts, and after the death of the writer, she resolved issues with their publication. Today, fans of Lev Tolstov's work often note that his wife was too mundane and could not fully understand and accept the subtle nature of her talented husband

The brother of the writer Leo Tolstoy was a source of inspiration for the great writer. The life of this man was full of passions and sorrowful mistakes. Among his contemporaries, his amorous adventures, which ended in a wedding with a commoner, made him famous

Throughout his life, a person constantly has to face choices. Jump straight out of bed or lie down for another five minutes. Answer a bored relative or not respond to the call. Eat an appetizing bun or an unpalatable but low-calorie cracker

Participation in the presidential elections is one of the important privileges of a citizen of the country. Therefore, it should not be neglected. Go to your polling station and fulfill your civic duty. The main thing is to decide in advance which candidate you will vote for

Among Orthodox Christians, the sacrament of baptism is considered one of the most important events in life. Epiphany Day, without exaggeration, is the second birthday, but it only concerns not the physical life of an Orthodox person, but the spiritual one

Remembering March 18, 2018, we can say with confidence that practically no one doubted the results of voting for candidates for the number 1 state post in our country. After all, the presidential race that year did not bring any surprises to Russian voters, and the overwhelming majority of votes went to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, as a person with an almost infinite credit of political trust

In November, several large church holidays are celebrated, which are especially revered among the Russian people. Despite the fact that there are no twelve holidays this month, the Christian believer should be aware of the special solemn days of the Orthodox calendar of October

Life is far from always pleasant and joyful, sometimes events occur that unsettle us, make us sad, and maybe suffer. We often don’t know what to do and ask for help. To the angels. But can we do it? Turning to the angels is such a matter for which it is impossible to write instructions, but you can give general recommendations that will help you ask for help from heavenly intercessors

Monasticism is a special form of asceticism, adopted in Orthodoxy, Catholicism and some other areas of Christianity. Taking monastic vows (tonsure) is an important and responsible step in life. A person who decides to take this step must approach him prepared

Dmitry Pavlovich Sova began his career as a theater and film actor in Ukraine. He was known for small episodic supporting roles and in Russian film projects. Now he is well known in both states. Childhood. Youth Dima Sova is the second child in the family

Going to the cinema or theater is the dream of many children and adolescents. Actor Alexei Shutov was able to realize his childhood aspirations and is now recognizable by the Russian audience. His work in the series "The Return of Mukhtar"

If you are detained, then you must always remember that the police represent the state, and you must behave as correctly as possible, even if the officers behave incorrectly. Do not insult your personal dignity and make sure that your rights as a person and a citizen are respected

In recent years, fostering tolerance has become a very necessary thing. Despite the fact that the Russian Constitution, like the Constitutions of many other countries, guarantees equal rights to all citizens, regardless of gender, age, nationality, religion and a number of other qualities, in everyday life everything is not always so rosy

The science fiction genre has its fans. But this genre is considered ambiguously by literary critics. Some of them tend to view science fiction as a literary genre. The most famous world-class science fiction writer is Jules Verne

If you can still love or dislike vegetables, everyone probably loves fruits. And this is great, because fruits also contain many vitamins and nutrients necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. Fruit compotes are made, preserves and jams are boiled, but it is best to eat them raw and, preferably, with the skin, if it is edible

Thriller is one of the most popular genres of popular literature today. It can contain elements of a detective story, action movie, fantasy or adventure novel, and the action can take place anywhere on Earth in the past, present or future. The most important characteristic of the thriller is the twisted plot that keeps the reader in suspense from the first to the last page

Recently, quite a few films have appeared on television screens, which are dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War, but the series "Scouts" stands somewhat apart from the bulk of such films. In this tape, the viewer is shown the events of the last military spring of 1945, when hostilities were already unfolding in Germany and the Czech Republic, but here real events and fantastic assumptions of the scriptwriters of the picture are surprisingly combined

The funeral of a loved one is a deep psychological shock that requires mental and physical strength in order to pass all the tests associated with the procedure. The deceased person should be accompanied on his last journey, observing all customs and traditions

In 2013, Andres Muschetti's dramatic horror film Mama was released. The new horror film, which tells about the really terrible power of mother's love, has collected a large number of positive reviews from horror fans. An important role in the success of the film was played by the participation in its filming of the famous Mexican director Guillermo del Toro

A woman, evaluating a man, always looks at how he presents himself and how he behaves. For male appearance and character, the taste of the fair sex is different. Some people like impulsive blondes, while others like calm brunettes. But the ladies judge the actions of men in the same vein

Belka and Strelka are famous dogs that flew into space and orbit the Earth. It was they who paved the way for people there. However, before the first successful flight, 18 canine lives were laid on the altar. The first dogs in space When the great designer Korolev created the first Soviet rocket, he planned to release a living creature on it in order to find out how it would behave in space and inside the rocket

Media - media of various types. Some of them are more reliable, others do not deserve attention, but one way or another, almost any person encounters them every day. The term "mass media" is used most often in Russia. Its synonyms are "

How often do many people think about where their relatives, acquaintances or friends are now. And as far as children are concerned, this is the most burning question. It has now become possible to locate any person. One of the easiest and fastest ways is to search by cell phone or number

The unique possibilities of online services will help you find a street in an unfamiliar city if you know its name or at least remember in which district it is located, and what buildings or attractions are located in this place. Try to find a street in Penza using the Yandex

The palaces and architectural monuments created by famous architects are known all over the world. However, the Ideal Palace, despite its amazing style and beauty, is known to few. It was built by an ordinary French postman. The source of inspiration was a stone found by the road

Every person has their own idea of success. One is eager for high positions, the other is proud of his children. The third paints pictures and books. Yuri Cooper is an artist and writer, better known abroad than in his native land. Starting conditions For the most part, people living on different continents think little about the meaning of their existence

There is no such book that would satisfy the interests of any reader. However, there are such topics of books that will be useful for the general development of any person. Instructions Step 1 First, literally all books on psychology can be classified as useful books

The Harry Potter Story is arguably one of the best-selling and most adored book series in human history. Based on this literary masterpiece, 8 feature films were shot, games were created and theme parks were opened. The Harry Potter series should be read in chronological order to get a feel for the development of the characters' characters and the essence of the story itself

The search for the divine principle in any manifestation of the world can lead to different results. But there are some things that many people interpret in the same way, and therefore require systematization and generalization. God's grace Using different words, people do not always understand what they are talking about

There are many ways to find a person. So, if you have not seen your relative or acquaintance from Arkhangelsk for a long time, then using traditional methods and modern information technologies, you can try to find him. Instructions Step 1 Contact the State Archives of the Arkhangelsk Region with a request, in which indicate the name of the wanted person

Prayer is a person's conversation with God or with a saint. During Christian prayer, the believer feels the direct presence of the Living God, who hears him, loves him and helps him. During prayer, addressed to Christ, a person reveals God for himself through the image of Jesus Christ, overcomes many barriers that exist between God and man

When talking about the author of the opera, the composer is usually called. But any opera also has an author who wrote its literary text. Sometimes it happens that the composer writes the text himself, as A. Borodin did for his opera "Prince Igor"

Publishing books is a useful, necessary and even profitable business, if you find a "common language" with the tastes of the readers. Many young authors are now puzzled by the question - how to get their book published in Moscow? To begin with, of course, you need to write it, and then start looking for a publishing house willing to publish your literary work and bring it to a mass audience

Jean de La Fontaine is a famous French fabulist. He ridiculed human vices and shortcomings, and especially the customs of the court of Louis the Great. The fables he wrote were a great success among his contemporaries. early years Jean de La Fontaine was born in 1621 in Château-Thierry in the French Champagne region

The rapid development of capitalist relations and the identification of a sharp social contrast in social and political life affected the cultural development of the United States. In the first half of the 19th century, the main energy of the nation was spent on improving the economy of the state

This computer has many advantages. Its only drawback is its large mass. Its power supply unit has a mass connected to the body. Is the same "mass" referred to in all cases? Instructions Step 1 The first of the meanings of the term "

One of the most popular genres in literature is the ironic detective story. It is believed that the founder of this genre was Joanna Khmelevskaya, but the very first ironic detective story was the work of Leroux Gaston "The Enchanted Chair"

The turn of the century is traditionally perceived by poets and writers as a time of rethinking the previous era and is characterized by the search for new directions, themes and forms. The Soviet period is attributed to the "era of ideological vacuum"

For a newborn baby, parents choose a name with trepidation and excitement. Some grown-up children change it, but most get used to even those they don't like at first. The name is a reflection of the personality and often has a certain influence on a person

Historical novels with a pronounced love line have been moving the hearts and souls of readers, especially female readers, for decades. They are retold by word of mouth, films are made on them. They conquer forever and remain in memories for a long time

Sentimentalism as a trend in literature and art appeared in England in the 18th century. At the turn of the 18-19th centuries, he came to Russia. As you know, the 18th century was considered the century of reason and enlightenment, but sentimentalism highlighted human feelings

Girls usually have different ideas about what a modern guy should be like. However, there are some qualities that women pay special attention to, and they defy any doubts. Instructions Step 1 First of all, girls want to see next to them a smart guy who will have high intelligence

It is customary to say warm words to teachers at the Last Bell and the graduation party. Students' parents usually prepare a thank you speech. To pleasantly impress teachers, you need to find a middle ground between an official address and warm, sincere words of gratitude

Corruption is a selfish abuse by an official of his rights and powers. In a corrupt act, there is always the benefit of an official in the personal interests or in the interests of persons associated with him. Instructions Step 1 The origins of corruption, apparently, lie in the custom of giving a gift for a slightly better attitude towards oneself than towards others

Stepan Bandera is more than a controversial historical figure. Revolutionary, leading propaganda for the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, head of punitive actions against representatives of the Polish occupation power. For some, his name symbolizes the struggle for the independence of Ukraine, for the majority, Bandera is a negative personality, a nationalist, a fascist and a murderer

Information in our world is so dynamic that it is covered not only by print media, but also by virtual newspapers and Internet blogs. This means that both of them need authors who can write notes quickly and efficiently. If there is demand, then there must be supply

What is Euromaidan - many ask, turning on the TV or watching the fresh press. All the latest news about the fate of Ukraine is associated with this concept. Instructions Step 1 In the Ukrainian language, the word "Maidan"

South African photojournalist Kevin Carter won the Pulitzer Prize for Famine in Sudan. However, the prestigious award did not bring him happiness, and three months later, Carter committed suicide. The snapshot for which the prize was awarded The Pulitzer Prize is the most prestigious award in journalism

It is impossible to read everything that has been accumulated by mankind, but individual books remain popular for decades, centuries and even millennia. If you know the secrets of popularity, you can influence the world with the help of the printed word

World literature is deep and multifaceted, but at the same time its value is gradually fading away in the eyes of new generations. Nevertheless, in the world fund there are no less than ten fascinating and unusual books, which even a person who is far from a love of reading is obliged to familiarize himself with

The English-language word "summit" entered the Russian language at the end of the 20th century. It is relatively young and not everyone knows what it means. So, a summit is a meeting, meeting or meeting of high-ranking officials, taking place at the highest level

Niemi Lisa is the stage name of Patrick Swayze's widow. In fact, her name is Lisa Ann Haapaniemi. She is an actress, director, screenwriter, producer, and writer. Biography Lisa Niemi was born on May 26, 1956 in Houston (USA)

Elsa Pataky is a blond, charming actress who has managed to achieve success in Hollywood. His career started in Spain. However, popularity came only after the release of the movie "Fast and the Furious 5". She achieved success not only on the screens, but also in her personal life

In 2001, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released on the cinema screens - the adaptation of the first part of JRR Tolkien's trilogy about the great battle of good and evil in Middle-earth. For the next two years, Tolkien fans around the world counted the days until the second and third part of the film adaptations were released

The cult works of the English writer John Tolkien were erected on the pedestal of the film trilogy "The Lord of the Rings", as well as a sequel about the adventures of Bilbo Baggins. The story about the little hobbit and his big heart conquered not only little England, but the whole world

Beautiful, harmonious and very unpretentious orchids not only adorn the front gardens of royal palaces and presidential reception halls in a number of countries, where this role of the flower is spelled out even in the protocols, but is also a symbol of a very specific country - Panama

Masonic lodges began their existence several centuries ago and reached their peak at the end of the 18th century. Due to the fact that among their members were prominent politicians, the Freemasons had a significant influence on the life of society

The development and spread of the Internet, the availability of information for almost every user leads to a deterioration in the life of libraries. More and more often, the question arises: what are libraries for today? Currently, libraries are experiencing a kind of crisis:

By purchasing a toy, the buyer hopes to bring joy to the child and not waste his money in vain. But there are many situations in life. Sometimes it turns out that the product is not suitable for age or a similar gift has already been bought by other relatives

By publishing in magazines dedicated to culture and art, you get the chance to be known as an esthete and polymath and earn the recognition of specialists. And over time, material rewards will also await you. The main thing is not to rush and calculate your strength

Evgeny Plushenko is the winner of the 2006 Winter Olympics, a multiple world figure skating champion and an incredibly strong-minded person. Yevgeny received his last medal during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. The beginning of the way Evgeny Viktorovich Plushenko was born in the village of Solnechny in the Khabarovsk Territory on November 3, 1982

It is not for nothing that ancient Egypt is called “the mother of all civilizations”. Egypt gave impetus to the development of medicine, military technology, literature, and construction. Many technologists and techniques have not yet been solved, for example, how the great pyramids were built, which have stood without collapsing for millennia

As you know, primitive people did not yet have faith in gods. They believed in a totem - a sacred animal that was the ancestor and patron of the tribe. The homeland of the first gods was one of the earliest and most highly developed civilizations of antiquity - Ancient Egypt

Roman Donskoy is a famous Russian artist, icon painter and restorer of the XX-XXI centuries. This painter is known to lovers of fine art not only in our country and neighboring countries, but also in Europe and America. Roman Donskoy began to paint while still a high school student

The story "Ionych", written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, raises topics that were close not only to the writer's contemporaries, but also to us. The problem of turning an educated person, once filled with lofty dreams, into an ordinary person, absorbed in materialism, is more urgent than ever

Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin is a Russian poet and critic. Vsevolod is of Ukrainian origin. Writers such as Chekhov and Turgenev spoke positively about Garshin's work. The writer was born on February 2, 1855 on the estate, which is located on the territory of modern Ukraine

Konstantin Mikhailovich Simonov is known as a Soviet poet, screenwriter and prose writer. The poem "Wait for me …" brought nationwide fame to the author, but the whole country was read in other works as well. Biography facts At birth, the future famous poet and writer was given the name Cyril

How many real scouts do we meet in our lives? Their work is invisible, not advertised, and often even relatives do not know what they are doing. Fortunately, there are people who write books about their profession. One of them is the Russian writer Mikhail Lyubimov

The English novel is the story of the heroes' lives from the beginning to the end. A life in which the main intrigue lies in the turning point of the heroes' worldview. How they arrive at this turning point and how they confront it. How, in what ways, they struggle with society and with reality trying to grind them

Guillaume Apollinaire is a French poet, writer and publicist, an outstanding art theorist, a great master of hoaxes, one of the most prominent figures in the European avant-garde of the early 20th century. It was he who invented and coined the term "

A detective story is a literary genre that describes the process of studying a mysterious phenomenon, most often a crime. The plot of the detectives is based on solving the crime and identifying the perpetrators. National Public Radio journalists have compiled a list of the 100 best detectives of all time based on a public poll

The history of the Arab states has never known kings, kings or emperors, their political system and state structure for many centuries are completely subordinated to the norms and dogmas of the dominant religions, in most states it is Islam

According to some skeptics, high poetry is not in demand today. After a while, it will generally turn into a fossil. Alexander Vulykh completely disagrees with such messages, who proves the opposite with his work. Son of an architect Once a famous Soviet poet remarked that being famous was ugly

If you are fluent in a foreign language and know how to accurately and competently express your thoughts in Russian, you can try to earn extra money by translating foreign literature. However, it should be borne in mind that not every translation will be accepted by the publishing house

Despite the fact that today there are a huge number of opportunities to translate any text without referring to dictionaries and reference books, as it was quite recently, it is still better to start with this method, tested over the centuries

The human psyche has a complex and dynamic structure. Almost all adequate people want to know what will happen tomorrow and the following days. The science of astrology gives answers to such questions. Mikhail Levin is one of the leading Russian astrologers

Modern man spends a lot of time waiting for transport. The commute to and from work, vacation commutes, flight and train delays are stealing precious hours that can be well spent. In order not to swear at a late bus, keep yourself busy with interesting business

A fascinating tale of Harry Potter, eight films long, gave the world wonderful actors who grew up with young readers of J.K. Rowling's books. Famous and eminent personalities played adults in the story, called the Potterians. Children who have grown Daniel Radcliffe was not at all a fan of J

Recently, there has been a real boom in the book industry. According to sociologists, people have begun to read a lot more, and preference is given to paper books, rather than their electronic versions. The modern market is awash with literature, good and varied

Fantasy is one of the genres of fiction, in which mythological creatures (dragons, gnomes, etc.) and magic are present. Most often, the action of fantasy novels develops in the Middle Ages. Instructions Step 1 The Harry Potter book series, written by Joana K

The article by the French writer Jan Mouax caused a lot of hot emotions. Women of fifty stood up for themselves, trying to prove to an incompetent man in this matter that he was wrong. But in fact, his statements have nothing to do with himself

The concept of "dithyramb" came to the modern world from distant Ancient Greece, when people still worshiped gods. Of course, the meaning of the word itself has already undergone some changes, but in order to better understand what the meaning is in the concept, it is necessary to return to the origins

An election is the process by which candidates are selected or re-elected for a position. Most often, the concept of elections is applied in relation to deputies and officials of state bodies or local self-government bodies. This is one of the main forms of expression of the will of the people, the most important institution of modern democracy

A bra is an essential part of every woman's wardrobe. This accessory supports the breasts and makes them more attractive. The history of the bra began before our era, and the modern name translated from German means "breast holder"

Ignorance often breeds fear. This statement may well be considered the basis for the emergence of various popular superstitions. One of these is the opinion that a pregnant woman cannot be a godmother. Priests of the Orthodox Church often have to deal with church superstitions and completely non-church traditions associated with participation in the sacraments

The fantasy genre involves adventures in a fairy-tale world that is completely different from the present. However, as in real life, mutual assistance and courage are also valued there. But the heroes are sometimes helped not only by common sense, but also by a little magic

Stereo cinema is a term that has been around for a long time, sometime in the middle of the twentieth century, and the first patent application for filming a stereo film was filed in the late 1890s by William Freese-Green. However, the 3d format has received the greatest popularity in our days, due to its compactness and relative cheapness of use

The image of the Valkyrie is known from the mythology of the Scandinavian peoples. The ancient Scandinavians considered them to be the arbiters of the destinies of peoples, because they decided which of the warriors would get victory in battle

Although most of the myths were created in time immemorial, many of their characters are familiar to modern people. In addition, popular mythical heroes have spawned many phraseological units and sayings. Medusa Gorgon - killing gaze This creature, which gave the name to a whole subspecies of invertebrates, was mentioned in ancient myths

The Egyptian pyramids are perhaps the most famous cultural monument of ancient civilizations. The highest of them - the Cheops pyramid - was created four and a half thousand years ago. However, disputes about how the Egyptians, who did not have modern construction equipment, managed to build such grandiose structures, continue to this day

From the earliest times, special attention was paid to hell - a place where eternal torment awaited sinners. Moreover, different religions and peoples had their own myths, in which, one way or another, the location of hell was also indicated

In every religion, a place is assigned to a person after death in accordance with how he passed his earthly path. It could be heaven or hell. Different cultures have similar ideas about these places. Instructions Step 1 Paradise is understood as eternal life

Dante's poetry influenced not only literature, but the entire European culture and philosophy of many subsequent centuries. His Divine Comedy became a classic of the late Middle Ages and an example of the literary Italian language. Biography Durante degli Alighieri, or, as he is known throughout the world, Dante, was born in Italy in 1265

The decline in widespread interest in reading is a consequence of the decline of general culture. Alas, not only the book is leaving the field of vision, and today it is possible to return interest in reading only by returning Russian culture to the proper level

Many books have been written about horses, they are captured in pictures, they are filmed in films. A huge number of sculptures have been installed around the world, which emphasize certain features of this truly majestic animal. Horse sculptures in Russian cities Perhaps the most unusual horse monument was erected in 2007 in Sochi

Marcel Marceau (real name Mangel) is a French actor, founder of the school of mimes in Paris. He was called the most popular person in France. For his work, Marseille was awarded two Emmy and two Oscars, awarded the Order of the Legion of Honor

Marcelo Vieira is a famous Brazilian footballer. Player of the national team and Real Madrid. One of the best defenders in the world, the owner of a large number of trophies, both personal and team. Biography Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, this big event for the family took place in May 1988

Edith Piaf was born over a century ago. The name of this brilliant French singer is now known to connoisseurs of music. Her work is admired, legends are made about the singer's life. The biography of Edith Piaf is a series of dizzying ups and downs, successes and failures in life

All capable citizens of Russia talk about the political structure of the state, about personal and social values. However, very few people can understand the hidden meaning of events. Dmitry Furman was professionally engaged in the study of historical processes

There is such a profession - a rock journalist. This is what the press calls Artemy Troitsky, who devoted his life to serving the Muse of singing and music, which the ancient Greeks called Euterpe. short biography Artemy Troitsky is called the first agitator "

Baptism is a sacrament during which a person receives the protection of one of the angels. This angel becomes the guardian of a person and accompanies him throughout his life, protecting him from mistakes and saving him from trouble. During pagan times, the list of personal names was not limited by canons

It is difficult to find a politician in modern Russia who at least once has not uttered the magic phrase about Russia on his knees in one way or another. But for some reason, few people have pondered since that memorable day when this metaphor was first voiced - why is Russia suddenly on its knees?

Easter is always celebrated on Sunday. It marks the end of the strictest and longest fasting. They prepare for this day of the resurrection of Christ all week: they paint boiled eggs, make cakes and bless them in the church. The date of the holiday changes every year

With due diligence, you can emigrate to many countries. Difficulties in the process of emigration may arise due to lack of knowledge of the language, lack of a demanded profession or initial capital, age, peculiarities of the legislation of the host country

The works of the American composer John Williams have been repeatedly performed by famous musicians Yitzhak Perelman, Mstislav Rostropovich, Leonard Slatkin, Yo Yo Ma. The author is known for his tracks to TV series and movies, including the cult Star Wars, Indiana Jones

The mass media are quite a powerful tool in the hands of everyone - from politicians to political strategists. It is no secret that it is the media that shape public opinion on certain events. Disputes about the fact that the media allegedly do not have a special influence on the thoughts and feelings of people are groundless, tk

In our fast-paced digital age, a good old paper book seems almost vintage. At first glance, a handheld electronic tablet with a thousand masterpieces of world literature outperforms a bulky bookcase that can hold a hundred or two volumes. But the question is worth taking a closer look at

The ruins of the ancient city of Panticapaeum are located on the top and slopes of Mount Mithridates in the center of modern Kerch. Instructions Step 1 Returning after a vacation in Crimea, you can bring not only photographs of the Black Sea, palaces, caves and waterfalls, but also images of real antique ruins, which are not inferior in color to the Greek ones

The expression "cut yourself on the nose" is used in those cases when they want the interlocutor to remember something for a long time. And the prominent part of the face has nothing to do with it. Commemorative plaque In ancient times, the peasants did not know either literacy or counting

The symbol of the city of New York, the symbol of America, the symbol of democracy and freedom, the world-famous statue located on the small island of Liberty, to this day excites the minds of Americans and guests of the country, in a hurry to admire this monumental structure and take a couple of colorful photographs

The Bible is an ancient book, sacred to any Christian, be it Orthodox, Catholic or Protestant. Every word of her is sacred, and such an attitude arouses the desire to perpetuate the biblical texts. It is difficult to find a more suitable material for this than stone

Vladimir Leonidovich Durov is the founder of the famous circus dynasty. From an early age he was interested in training animals: he studied their habits, reactions to various actions. At the same time, he adored every animal, and therefore called his first circus "

Detective stories give readers a thrill and novelty of unexpected clues. Modernity has spawned many authors of detective stories, but the classics remain the most popular. Arthur Conan-Doyle - creator of the deduction method Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle was a physician by training

The history of the Middle Ages is just over 1000 years old - from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD. before the beginning of the XVI century - the period of the Reformation. The Dark Ages, as it is not quite right to call this period, turned out to be very fruitful and brought the world many necessary and useful discoveries

Building a house used to be a much more time-consuming process as all the work was done by hand. The villagers were helped by mutual assistance: housing was built "by the whole world", that is, the entire working population was involved

The dog is a true friend of the director. Paintings featuring these four-legged creatures always bring commercial success. All because they are loved by young and old - from toddlers to retirees. Super dog A wonderful comedy with a touch of science fiction about the dog Shine, who once got into the bowels of a secret laboratory and became the first dog on the planet with superpowers

Sergei Afanasevich Vlasov is a Russian theater and film actor, Honored Artist of Russia, who starred in almost 80 films and played two dozen theatrical roles. In order not to be confused with a Belarusian actor - namesake and namesake - Sergei Vlasov often appears in the credits and on posters with the addition of the abbreviation S

Charles Bukowski is unlike anyone else. His style is recognizable, his "dirty realism" is mesmerizing. Almost all of his works are autobiographical, that is, he was not only a talented writer, but also a very interesting, unusual person

In today's world, higher education plays an important role. An educated person has an increased chance of finding a decent job and receiving a stable salary. Higher education is a peculiar sign of intelligence and a high level of personality culture

Henry Sejudo is a mixed martial arts fighter and holder of the UFC Flyweight Championship. Interestingly, he became famous as an athlete even before moving to MMA. Sehudo has been successfully engaged in freestyle wrestling for a long time and even managed to get an Olympic gold medal in this sport in 2008

Henry Rollins is a US rock musician best known as the frontman of the Black Flag and Rollins Band. Today he is better known for his performances in the spoken word genre, acting (there are more than 60 films and TV series in his filmography), as well as books (the most popular of which is called "

A registered letter differs from a simple one in that it is assigned an identification number by which you can track its movement to the addressee. This number is recorded at each post office where the envelope arrives. In case of loss of the letter, you can always find out at what stage the loss occurred

The Russian-speaking community appeared in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, a wave of Russian immigrants and emigrants has regularly arrived in the States. Many citizens of Russia and other states of the former USSR also live in modern America

After the removal from power of President Morsi, the situation in Egypt escalated to the limit. The Muslim Brotherhood, which previously had a strong political influence in the country, was declared extremist and terrorist by the interim government

There is a huge distance between Russia and America - the ocean and several hours of flight. However, all this does not mean that people from these two countries do not contact each other. On the contrary, very often people find friends or loved ones in places very far from their own home

Most often, a real lady can be found reading a women's magazine. As a rule, women's magazines simply attract the fair sex. The question arises as to why they are so attracted to women? In almost any women's magazine, you will notice that it is about fashion, relationships or cooking

Literary talent is naturally given to quite a few. But, even having created a literary work, the author often does not know how to convey it to people. Where to go, how to format the text correctly? What conditions for publishing a work can a novice author expect?

Larisa Rubalskaya is a famous poet and translator. She is a Member of the Writers' Union, Honored Art Worker. Her creative career began quite late. Early years, adolescence Larisa Rubalskaya was born on September 24, 1945. The family lived in Moscow, her father was a labor teacher, her mother was a school manager

Publicism brought Anton Delvig closer to those who fought for democratic ideas. He knew many Decembrists and even for some time took part in the release of "Polar Star". However, Anton Antonovich still preferred to stay away from the revolutionary storms

Scheherazade, she is Scheherazada, Shahrazada is the daughter of the vizier, and later the wife of the king Shahriyar, a character in the cycle of fairy tales “1000 and 1 night.” She told her famous fairy tales to the king. To whom and why did she tell the tales of Scheherazade Shakhriyar had a brother, Shahseman, who was cheated on by his wife

In ancient myths and legends, there are stories about various mystical creatures, gods or people with unique abilities. Myths tell of great male heroes who performed glorious feats. However, mythology does not disregard women. So, in ancient legends you can read about female warriors, called Amazons

The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards. Since its inception, 106 writers around the world have been awarded the Alfred Nobel Prize for Literature. What the Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded for The Nobel Literary Prize has been awarded every year since 1901 by the Nobel Foundation for achievements in the field of literature

Robert Lynn Asprin is confidently among those authors of humorous fiction who are read not only in the United States, but also far beyond North America. In the mid-90s of the last century, Russian readers also got acquainted with the work of the talented author

To correctly judge the value of a particular book, you need to have many years of experience as a collector, bibliophile or professional second-hand bookseller. If you ask someone who is experienced in the book business to give some useful advice, then the procedure for a rough assessment will be reduced to the following steps

At school literature lessons, schoolchildren study heroes who have very "speaking" surnames, one way or another characterizing their owners. So why do authors resort to such a technique and how important is it to emphasize certain features of their characters with the help of a surname?

If you decide to try yourself in the role of a writer and have written a book that you want to publish, then the question of publishing it arises. Beginners often face difficulties at this stage. Instructions Step 1 Choose topics that will interest your readers

A talented writer, screenwriter and playwright, military journalist and poet. The popularity of Valentin Kataev in the Soviet years was incredible. Having already become a famous author, Kataev admitted: from his boyhood years he believed that he would become a writer

Gianni Rodari devoted most of his adult life to writing books for children. The whole world knows about the adventures of the cheerful and fearless Cipollino. The Italian writer also gave the world a story about the noble Gelsomino, who bravely fought against lies

Before answering the question which book is the oldest in the world, you need to find out what can be considered a book. If we have in mind the modern concept of "book", that is, a stack of pages with printed text connected to each other, then the oldest will be the Korean "

Any natural, man-made or man-made phenomenon can be a source of inspiration and cause for thought. In each season there is an allegory on the most important issues over which humanity is struggling. Including winter can become the theme of a poetic work of a philosophical, love or any other genre, depending on your intention

Sentimentalism is one of the literary movements of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The founders of this trend were several authors who brought their own features to the theory of sentimentalism. What is Sentimentalism Unlike traditional works of realist writers, which impartially describe events, sentimentalism paid special attention to the feelings - both of the heroes and the author himself

The admirers of the poet, who, coming to St. Petersburg, want to visit his grave, are surprised to learn that the great poet has found his last refuge in a city they do not love. In the city, where there are so many memorable places associated with the life and work of Pushkin, there is no most important shrine - the poet's grave

A report is a scientific genre that many people confuse with an essay, essay or lecture. Or they think that a good report is a piece of a chapter from a dissertation or scientific book. In fact, the report has a clear structure and volume, it involves the analysis of thematic material, and not copying it

The journey from writing a book to a book counter can take a lot of time and effort for an author. To successfully publish your books, you will need the help of a layout designer, typography or publishing house. There are several ways to sell a printed book

Musa Jalil is not only a famous Tatar poet and journalist, he is a hero of the USSR, who honorably fulfilled his duty to his homeland during the Great Patriotic War, risking his life. He is also known as the author of the "Moabite Notebook"

Imaginative people write beautiful fantasy novels. War veterans or people simply discouraged by life experience give birth to magnificent realistic masterpieces. The mindset allows philosophers to create new thoughts and concepts. However, each of the authors starts with one thing, with the first book that will always be special