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Summer is the perfect time to relax, and many contemporaries prefer to spend it on the beaches. Swimming in the sea, river or lake, tasting delicacies in the coastal cafes, doing water sports - all this is very interesting and enjoyable. But sometimes you want something quieter

Svyatoslav Loginov has long been known and appreciated by science fiction lovers both in Russia and outside the country. In childhood, he loved to read, but at first he did not think about writing. And even after writing several miniatures in the genre of science fiction, Loginov was in no hurry to call himself a writer

Veronica Roth is a writer and author of the Divergent series of books. Her works not only fell in love with readers, but also became the basis for film adaptations. Roth's books are written in the dystopian genre. Biography Veronica Roth celebrates her birthday on August 19th

There is no shortage of works on the theme of World War II. This is quite understandable: many authors have experienced all the horrors of that time. Therefore, writers share their feelings. But stories, novels and stories about the exploits of people who fought with the enemy were created in the Soviet period and on the other side of the Iron Curtain

Literary scholars and critics are aware of cases when they become writers against their own desires. Circumstances of this kind do not affect the quality of the works. This is confirmed by the biography of James Clavell. Childhood The famous English poet Sir Rudyard Kipling called on to serve for the benefit of underdeveloped tribes and peoples

American writer Arthur Golden became famous all over the world by writing one book. It took him more than ten years to create the novel Memoirs of a Geisha. Hard work has brought worthy fruit to the creator of the bestseller. Starting conditions Nature endows few people with the ability to learn foreign languages

All the children of the Soviet Union knew the poems and fairy tales of this poet without the slightest exaggeration. The story about the fire in the cat's house is easy to remember after the first reading. Samuel Marshak also wrote a lot for adult readers

The poet Vasily Lebedev was extremely popular during the Soviet era. The whole country sang songs to his poems, and from the outside his life seemed cloudless and full of privileges. But at the same time, the "court poet" was regularly accused of plagiarism

Naum Sindalovsky is a true connoisseur of the history of our northern capital. The native of St. Petersburg dedicated his life to his native city, its history, legends and mysteries. The writer's bibliography contains dozens of books about the “creation of Peter”

Alexander Terentyevich Protasov was the son of his time: in 1941 he went to the front as a young lad, and met Victory Day as a tank officer. Protasov is a talented poet and writer who has published over four hundred books. Dedicated to the hero of the Great Patriotic War, poet, writer and just a Man with a capital letter

Nadia Anjuman is an Afghan poet, a girl with great talent and a difficult tragic fate. Her poems have been translated into different languages of the world, and she herself has become a symbol of freedom of speech for many women in Afghanistan

Lydia Chukovskaya was distinguished by a clear civil position, which often conflicted with the position of the Soviet authorities. For this, the writer was even expelled from the Writers' Union. Chukovskaya's works were not published in the USSR at one time, but they were well known outside the country

Oleg Kirillovich Gusev was a unique explorer of Lake Baikal and coastal areas. For almost half a century he worked as the chief editor of a hunting magazine, was a candidate of biological sciences, a photographer and a journalist. Gusev Oleg Kirillovich was an inquisitive explorer of the deepest lake Baikal, an attentive naturalist and photographer, a talented journalist and writer, a unique environmental scientist

Ted Chan is well known to fans of science fiction. An American writer with Chinese roots suddenly burst into world literature and was able to immediately gain a foothold in it. His creations are characterized by a peculiar style, similar to a technical assignment

Bucay Jorge is an Argentinean psychiatrist, psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, writer, author of popular books on psychology and personal growth. He is considered the star of modern Argentine literature. The author's books have been translated into eighteen languages and published in many countries of the world

Anne Mather is a popular British author of light romance novels. From under her pen came out more than 160 books that the female audience is so fond of. Anne Mather is the pseudonym of Mildred Grieveson (born October 10, 1946 in England, UK), a popular British writer, author of over 160 love novels

To achieve high ratings in the literary market, it is very important for a writer to choose a topic that is in demand. Sometimes the choice is made by accident. Riggs Rensom is a gifted writer. And a lucky man. Farmer's son America is an amazing country with a mild climate

In the Russian outback, life flows independently of messages from the London Stock Exchange. It has its own unique financial system, where mushrooms and berries are exchanged for vodka. The writer Dima Gorchev has lived in an abandoned village in the Pskov region in recent years

According to literary scholars and political observers, the figure of the writer and poet Alexander Tvardovsky is one of the most significant representatives of his time. In addition, he remained in the memory of posterity as a thoughtful editor and mentor of novice writers

To become a writer, a person needs a pack of writing paper and a well-sharpened pencil. And by today's standards, a mediocre computer is enough. Yancey Rick worked as an English teacher at school for many years and unexpectedly began writing novels

John Steinbeck is a famous American writer, a classic of 20th century literature. The road to fame was long, but the work and perseverance were worth it: the world saw the novels "Grapes of Wrath" and "East of Paradise". Childhood and youth John Ernst Steinbeck was born in the small Californian town of Salinas in 1902

The English writer David Gemmel is called one of the most famous authors of modern heroic fantasy. He continued the old traditions of the genre, adding a lot of new things to it. Gemmel has over thirty works, and most of them have become bestsellers

The path of writing is not strewn with roses, especially if you haven’t dreamed of being a writer since childhood and didn’t understand that this work could be your calling. This was the case with the American writer William Saroyan, who was distinguished by his bright talent and wrote on interesting topics

Taxes appeared together with the state and are still its indispensable attribute. Their key purpose is to ensure the functioning of public authorities, as well as to cover public expenditures. Instructions Step 1 No state in the world exists without levying taxes, on the other hand, taxes are a sign of the state

In democratic societies, parliament is formed through elections, which are the main means of inter-party competition, an arena for ideological clashes. Instructions Step 1 Parliament can consist of one or two chambers. So, the division of parliament into upper and lower is in Great Britain (the House of Lords and the House of Commons), in Russia (the Federation Council and the State Duma), in the USA (the Senate and the House of Representatives)

The term state can be interpreted in a broad sense as a collection of people living in a certain territory. In a narrow sense, it is a political structure that has supreme power over a certain territory. Instructions Step 1 The state as a political institution has a number of features

Social organization is a multi-component concept that simply cannot be viewed from any one point of view. To understand the essence of this definition, it is necessary to consider the entire totality of the diversity of human systems. Classification makes this task much easier

Each person decides the question of faith for himself personally, since it depends exclusively on himself whether to believe in the existence of God or to deny him, based on certain reflections. And if it is rather difficult to understand the motives of believers, then the position of atheists is much easier to comprehend

Social activity is a certain set of forms and types of human and society activity, the purpose of which is to solve the problems posed to society, a social group and various classes. The tasks depend on the historical period. The object of social activity can be both a person and a collective, a group and society as a whole

The constitutional obligation of every citizen is to pay taxes, reporting on this by submitting an income tax return. Knowing the location of your tax office is simply necessary for any legal entity or individual entrepreneur. It is necessary - the Internet Instructions Step 1 Go to the official website of the Federal Tax Service of Russia, email address:

The desire to become a politician can be due to a variety of reasons. For example, the desire to change the world for the better, or to improve their material status, or to achieve public recognition. But it is one thing to become an ordinary politician, an ordinary cog in a bureaucratic machine, and quite another to become an outstanding leader, enjoying the support of citizens and contribute to historical development

Viktor Frankl is considered one of the brightest figures in the history of world psychology. He is the creator of Logotherapy. This direction of psychology is based on the position that human life makes sense under any circumstances. Frankl personally verified the correctness of his teachings when, during the war, he lost his entire family and ended up in a concentration camp

In the news on radio, television and in all other media, it is often said that the state and government, to one degree or another, are pursuing social policy in the country. What is social policy? Social policy is a set of principles, methods and methods of state influence on the social sphere of society

Participation in a political party gives its members the opportunity to translate their views into reality, help the party develop, etc. Joining any party is regulated by the party charter and other internal documents. The Communist Party of the Russian Federation is no exception

In recent years, environmental problems have become more and more acute. In order to preserve nature not only for itself, but also for future generations, the government has developed a number of measures to help preserve unique natural systems

A person could lose the citizenship of the Russian Federation due to various circumstances. But according to the law, for a number of categories of persons who have lost their citizenship, there is an opportunity to restore it. Instructions Step 1 Find out which category of former citizens you belong to according to the law

In 2008, by the Decree of the President of Russia, a new order was established in our country. "Parental Glory" is a top-level award that allows you to receive the title of labor veteran, as well as a one-time payment of 50 thousand rubles

The sociological term "people" has several meanings, but in any of them it is a specific group of people from several dozen people to the population of an entire country. Instructions Step 1 A people in the meaning of "

The hippie subculture in the sixties of the last century became a global phenomenon that changed the Western world. She has had a real impact on politics and social norms, music, fashion and sexual relations. And this influence can be traced to this day

Urmas Ilmarovich Ott is an Estonian journalist, TV presenter, star of Soviet and Estonian television. His projects have received recognition not only in our country, but also abroad. He was awarded the highest awards of Estonian television in the field of journalism and the development of national culture, the prize of the Union of Journalists of the USSR for the TV acquaintance program

The democratic social system is more widespread in modern society than any other. Democracy has drawbacks, but at the moment the countries where the authorities are elected by voting, and important state issues are decided in referendums, are the most free and developed, the level of well-being of the population in them greatly exceeds that of autocratic countries

Globalization is a process that leads to the formation of a world market, in the space of which national barriers are eliminated and uniform economic, social and legal conditions are created. Globalization has supporters and opponents, for the reason that its consequences can be either humane or inhuman

It is not so easy to find a person with whom you have not communicated for a long time: he could change his place of residence, occupation. From a past life, only the name and surname of this person remains known. This problem was solved in Samara and the Samara region

Possessing high opportunities for economic development, Russia still cannot boast of the first places in the most significant spheres of activity. Experts identify only a few sectors of the economy where the country has achieved a leading position

During the existence of human civilization, the idea that the interests of mankind are more significant than the interests of an individual state have been expressed more than once. Some other ancient Greek philosophers believed that a person should feel like a "

Until recently, there were two superpowers in the world: the USA and the USSR, which headed large military-political blocs. The role of the USSR in the world political arena was very significant. However, in December 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed for a variety of reasons

Globalization is a worldwide and irreversible process. Politics, economics, and culture of countries around the world have been integrating as quickly as possible in recent decades. Of course, globalization also affects the lives of ordinary people

Switzerland is considered one of the most promising countries in Europe in terms of immigration. The financial well-being, independence and security of this state attracts many people who want to become Swiss. However, according to the country's immigration policy, not everyone can obtain a residence permit, and in the future - Swiss citizenship

It would be a mistake not to admit that lobbying does not concern the individual citizen who leads a humble and peaceful life. Even the fact that alcohol and tobacco, which bring billions of dollars in losses to the state every year, are freely sold and cost a penny, speaks of total lobbying of state systems

In the long history of Russia, there were both bright and tragic pages, periods of power and downfalls. For example, in the last decade of the last century, which received the eloquent nickname "crazy 90s", she went through very difficult trials

Even Hegel said that everything that exists is worthy of destruction. In reality, death is an inevitable moment in life that every person will have to “go through”. It is necessary History textbook, bible. Instructions Step 1 Death in a primitive society

Cossacks are a special ethnic group, which in Russia is geographically concentrated mainly in the southern territories. At the same time, the Cossacks are united not only by common ethnic roots and the region of residence, but also by the features of their appearance

The concepts of "farm" and "cut" are practically not found in modern Russian speech today, but they can be found in classical literature. People used these outdated terms even in the time of Gogol, calling them small settlements and private peasant land holdings

Stratification is always a hierarchy, a division of society. In this case, it is the division according to the principle of social belonging. There are many social strata or strata. A stratum is a unit of division in stratification

On August 12, 2000, the Kursk submarine sank. This tragedy has worried people around the world. 118 people died on the boat, and the mystery of her death still remains unsolved. There are several different versions of the death of the Russian submarine, but two of them are considered the most plausible

The death and burial of Jesus Christ are remembered by the Orthodox Church on Good Friday (the last Friday before Easter). On this day, special services are held in all Orthodox churches. The day of Good Friday is, perhaps, the busiest time, during which several different services are held per day

All believers believe that the soul continues to live after death. She goes to heaven, hell, or wanders the earth, when she is not accepted either in heaven or in hell. In order to get to heaven, you need to lead a certain way of life, observe God's laws and commandments

Man appeared on Earth about 200 thousand years ago. Around the same time, human society was born. The first society in history is called a primitive, or clan, society. The very first human need is food, clothing, shelter. A lonely person was not able to provide for himself, get food, be protected from animals

The best way to make teacher's day unforgettable for teachers, to express your gratitude to them, to present concert numbers in a new way and hand over postcards is to make them feel like students again, to return to their youth for at least a few minutes

Totalitarian democracy is also called imitation democracy, since in this political regime the power of the people is only declared, but in reality ordinary citizens do not take part in governing the state or participate only minimally. Totalitarianism and its signs Totalitarian democracy is one of the forms of totalitarianism, but at the same time, outwardly, it retains the features of a democratic system:

A revolution is a radical change, a sharp leap in the development of society. Almost every group of people comes to the need for a revolution. Some of these upheavals are completed successfully, and society begins to live in a new way and develop at an accelerated pace, while others, on the contrary, end in collapse

In the Christian Scripture, the Bible, there are many names for God. In order to understand why the One God has not one, but many names, one should turn to specific biblical texts, as well as to the original language - Hebrew. Most important name The most common name for God in the Bible is an unpronounceable four-letter name, written in Hebrew consonants as YHVH, and having a pronunciation, according to most scholars, as Yahweh (or according to another possible

Fans of erotic films know the Italian actress Yulia Mayarchuk well. Her surname is not at all similar to Italian - the fact is that Julia comes from a small Ukrainian town. As a very young girl, she moved to Naples to become an actress. Biography Julia Mayarchuk was born in 1977 in the city of Nikolaev

Sergei Sobyanin is a Russian politician and mayor of the city of Moscow since 2010. From 1986 to 2014 he was married to Sobyanina Irina Iosifovna. Two daughters were born from this marriage: Anna, born in 1986, and Olga, born in 1997. History of life together Irina Iosifovna Sobyanina was born in 1961 in Tyumen and is three years younger than her ex-husband

In order to find a person in Khabarovsk, it is not at all necessary to travel across the country and inquire about him. It is enough to go to the Internet and try to find all the information you need. Instructions Step 1 If you need an official document containing information about this person, please visit the website http:

The history of the Russian state changes in accordance with the political situation in the country. This phenomenon is not new. Andrey Zorin, a Russian historian and literary critic, examines the events of the past centuries through the prism of literary works

Smirnitsky Valentin became famous by playing Porthos in the film "D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers". His creative career was successful, which cannot be said about his personal life: he found family happiness only in his fourth marriage

Many young people are biased about their appearance. They regularly work out in fitness clubs to "pump up" certain muscle groups. Film actor Valentin Tomusyak has the appearance of the ancient god Apollo from nature. Childhood and youth Modern nutritionists have done a tremendous job calculating the diet for athletes, actors and everyone who wants to look beautiful

The feature film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears" is a gold "Oscar-winning" classic of Russian cinema. Fans of this film are well aware of the wonderful actresses, actors and director who worked on this masterpiece, but hardly anyone will remember the name of the playwright and screenwriter who came up with this romantic story

The idol of millions of domestic theater and film lovers - Stanislav Duzhnikov - is a rather unique actor, whose role certainly does not fit the concept of a Hollywood superhero with a snow-white smile. Rather, the wording "his boyfriend"

Stanislaw Poniatowski was a memorable king of Poland and a hand manager for Russia. It was under him that the Commonwealth, in the sense in which it was known, ceased to exist, having undergone partitions. The king himself was also known for the fact that he was connected by a love affair with one of the largest political figures in Russia - Empress Catherine II

The most famous streets in Krasnoyarsk - Lenin, Marx, Mir - bear "Soviet" names. There are such streets in any Russian city. But their former names, like the pages of the chronicle of Krasnoyarsk, will help you get acquainted with the history of the city and interesting people who were born and lived there when

On March 16, 1967, Oleg Petrovich Titarenko was born in Odessa. "People hawala" him under the name Bogdan Titomir. This is how the artist outlined his attitude towards fans in Sergei Parfenov's program "Portrait in the background"

Russian female feminist punk band Pussy Riot was formed in August 2011. The themes of her songs are political events such as falsification of election results and repression of the opposition. The girls choose the most extravagant places for the performance:

Pussy Riot is a scandalous Russian punk-rock band that gained popularity after the Punk Prayer event at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. For their act, the girls were sentenced to two years, which caused considerable protests among the supporters of "

Pussy Riot is a controversial feminist punk rock band known for performing in the wrong places. The girls introduced their work to the public in the Moscow metro, on Red Square, on the roof of the pre-trial detention center. Their last performance took place at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

On August 17, the members of the Pussy Riot group were sentenced. Their trial lasted several months and sparked many high-profile protests in the press and social media. Many celebrities supported the three feminists, including foreign stars:

Reserves are nature protection zones specially created by people. There are tens of thousands of nature reserves in the world, according to the site "National Parks of the World" they occupy about 10% of the land. Why do states spend huge amounts of money to maintain and protect these zones?

Natural monuments need protection, reconstruction and support. The legal regime for the implementation of all these activities is described in the legislation of the Russian Federation, and not only organizations and enterprises, but also ordinary citizens are obliged to follow it

Lake Baikal is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. To get on this list, you must meet at least one of four criteria. Baikal is unique in this sense. He meets absolutely all the criteria for the request. Instructions Step 1 Baikal is the oldest lake

Determining the exact time today is not difficult. But in ancient times, until precise mechanical watches were invented, this was not an easy task. How, for example, was the time counted in ancient and medieval Russia? What kind of watch was used in Russia in the past Since ancient times, the most common (before the invention and widespread introduction of mechanical clocks) were two main methods of timing:

The term "conformism" comes from the Latin "conformis" - "similar, similar", and means a type of behavior in which a person changes his beliefs and moral attitudes depending on the pressure of a social group, real or imaginary

Mantras are a certain set of letters and expressions that are extracted from the subconscious of a person through special techniques. For the first time, the monks of Tibet began to use them to bring into life what each of us wants. First, mantras are a means of communication between a person and the Universe

They say that writing as an epistolary genre is leaving the past. Nobody any longer seals the sheets covered with writing in an envelope, does not stick stamps and does not send letters by mail. However, we still continue to write letters, although we send them most often by email

Ancient Egypt is a civilization that boggles the imagination of even modern people. Egyptian hieroglyphs, ancient tombs, unique pieces of architecture, the Great Pyramids of Giza and much more make you think about what life was like for the ancient inhabitants of the banks of the Nile

In a democratic society, deputies represent the will of their voters, defending their interests in certain authorities. Becoming a deputy is a good option for starting a political career, but even before the elections start, you need to go through the registration procedure as a candidate

Power is the ability to compel an individual or large groups of people to perform any duties, to comply with established rules. There are various types of power, one of which is political. Instructions Step 1 Since the abilities, moral qualities, habits and desires of all people are different, it is power that is the connecting factor that ensures the stable existence of society, the work of all its institutions

In the twenties and thirties of the last century, Soviet cinema successfully competed with American cinema. The directors and actors, inspired by the revolutionary impulse, created masterpieces that were admired by the entire creative world

According to a poll by Suffolk University, about forty percent of US voters, that is, 80 million adults in the country, do not intend to participate in the presidential elections, which are scheduled for November 6, 2012. According to the poll organizer, if the Americans who did not want to go to the polls did vote, most of them would vote for the incumbent President Barack Obama

It has been several decades since the village has ceased to be the mainstay of the city. It has become an unpromising and therefore unnecessary appendage, a burden that no one wants to drag on. From time to time there are exclamations that villages in Russia are dying out, and something needs to be done about it, but even sensible ideas break on insurmountable obstacles, which they themselves are erecting

No one would argue that man is a part of nature. And, despite the dubious history of the origin of mankind, it is impossible not to relate oneself to the animal world. Echoes of instincts, anatomical features, the impossibility of existence without food, water, air, interaction with other objects of the surrounding reality of natural origin - everything simply screams that man is undoubtedly one of the elements in the existing world of nature

Confession is one of the main Christian sacraments, in which the believer, with sincere repentance, is cleansed from his sins. Children are usually allowed to see him from the age of seven, since it is believed that at this age they begin to see the difference between good and bad deeds

The very structure of the word "prejudice" implies something that precedes reason, reason, occurs without its participation and therefore contradicts logic. But for a person who shares such opinions, illogicality is not obvious, prejudices build their own logic

A person lives in society, and it is very difficult to go against the established canons and rules of behavior. Is it worth adapting to them, or is it quite possible to live according to your own principles? We are born among people, we live and die among them

The film "Fight Club", directed by David Fincher based on the novel by Charles Palahniuk, has become a cult film. The picture is permeated with the idea of rebellion, self-destruction, the struggle against the consumer society. Quite often, films based on the plot of any novels do not represent any interesting projects - if only because they almost always differ from the original

In connection with globalization and the strengthening of international relations between countries, it is becoming increasingly important to know and study foreign languages, especially English - a means of international communication. At least minimal skills in translation into English are now often required not only in professional activities, but also in everyday life

Utility bills are an essential expense item for a modern person. Especially a lot of money is spent on paying water bills. Is it possible to reduce spending? You can, if you know simple ways of saving. It is necessary - serviceable plumbing, - spray nozzle, - sink plug

In ancient times, as the story goes, in four calendar months out of twelve, there was a day exactly in the middle, which divided the month into before and after. It was called idi (which means "to divide"). In modern history, the role of the id can be played by anyone who possesses a secret

For a long time, science has been discussing such an important and serious problem as the population explosion. Scientists are seriously concerned about its consequences. There is a debate in society about the possibilities of eliminating its causes and results

The plurality of confessions and differences in the beliefs of people force specialists studying the phenomenon of religion to give definitions and interpretations to such concepts as atheism, monotheism and polytheism. These concepts are quite specific, but at the same time they have their own history of formation (filling the term, as linguists say)

As the name suggests, non-profit organizations do not aim to make a profit. It is amazing how many such organizations exist in our time, and what a wide range of activities they are engaged in. Third sector All organizations in Russia are divided into three sectors

Basically, all people are the same. Two arms, two legs, a head … But often one person begins to hate the other, even if he did nothing wrong to him. It also happens that people who have never been seen are hated. There can be many reasons for this behavior

Nationalism is one of the most influential ideological movements. Its key principle is the thesis about the value of the nation as the highest form of public association. Classical nationalism and its principles The term nationalism is predominantly negative

Nationalism can be both positive and destructive. The principles of nationalism boil down to the rise of one nation over another, confrontation with other nations, and the pursuit of state isolation. The concept and basic principles of nationalism Nationalism is an ideological and political direction, which is based on the principle of value, unity and primacy of the nation in the process of formation and development of the state

Older people are unlikely to be able to describe metalheads with pleasant words. Representatives of this currently very popular subculture are seen in approximately the same way by parents whose children are fond of heavy music. However, all the labels given to metalheads have nothing to do with the average metalhead

The most famous rock musicians are, as a rule, those who became popular and famous in the heyday of rock music, which falls on the second half of the twentieth century. Instructions Step 1 Start in the sixties. One of the most significant figures in rock music of the late sixties and early seventies of the twentieth century is Jimi Hendrix, an American virtuoso guitarist

Russian professional mixed style fighter nicknamed "Boa constrictor", got his nickname thanks to his signature choke techniques. Three times world champion according to various promoters, a bright representative of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), the best fighter on the ground Biography and career For many sports lovers who are fond of various types of martial arts, Alexey Alekseevich Oleinik is an image of a real idol

On May 8, 2018, the elections of the Prime Minister of Armenia took place. Following the results of the second round of voting, this post was taken by Nikol Pashinyan, the head of the country's opposition movement. At the same time, the votes were divided almost equally, with a margin of 17%

Today it has already become a common place the maxim that children do not want and do not like to read. There are many explanations for this phenomenon. The most common argument is the dominance of television and the Internet. Yes, there is such a reason

Emigration to European countries for many people living in our country has become a real opportunity to realize their potential in a successful country, or simply become a citizen of a country with a high level of development and social standards

Moving to Europe is considered by many to be an excellent opportunity to arrange their life. However, the governments of the EU countries do not at all intend to increase the population due to the influx of potential applicants for benefits and in every possible way prevent this move

Traditional society is one of the types of social order. It is considered more primitive than modern society. Until now, the traditional society is widely represented in the countries of Africa and South Asia. The main feature of a traditional society (TO), thanks to which it got its name, is adherence to established traditions to the detriment of development and modernization

Searching the archives is a fascinating, laborious, and very time-consuming activity. It will require you to be precise, thorough, accurate and follow several important rules. Instructions Step 1 Try to determine in advance as accurately as possible what exactly you are looking for and in which archive

Many are tired of sitting within four walls and watching a movie on the Internet, just like going to cinemas for the premieres of endless faceless films. Today's advanced viewer wants something unique, intellectual, fresh. And after watching - discussion of what he saw, reflection

Recently, more and more voices have been heard calling for a quota for showing domestic films for cinemas, they even call a figure of 24% of the total screen time. Supporters of this measure explain their demands by concern for development and the need to support Russian cinema

Oleg Shein, being a leftist political leader, confidently climbed the steps of his career. He knows well the work of the trade unions. Having become the people's choice, Oleg Vasilyevich paid a lot of attention to the social policy of the state and labor issues

Actor Oleg Zhakov has more than a hundred roles and pictures in the film collection. His heroes have always been intelligent and honest people. In each image, the audience saw the artist himself and all facets of his talent. Oleg Petrovich was born in early March 1905 in Sarapul in the Urals

Not every witness of historical events leaves their memories of them. Some do not have enough time and energy. Others simply do not know how to express their thoughts on paper. Oleg Volkov is a hereditary Russian nobleman and Soviet writer. Childhood and youth At birth, a person does not choose his life path

The Orthodox calendar contains several specific weeks, called Continuous Weeks. This is the period of time when the church charter cancels fasting on Wednesday and Friday. The naming of the seven-day week as a week, which is accepted in modern society, corresponds to the church concept of the week

God originally created the world perfect and pure. But after the Fall, everything changed. Man himself has destroyed the model of being. And now not a single thing created by human hands can be called good. Orthodox Christians, in order to correct this and put a particle of the spiritual into the material, consecrate things that are dear to them

Norway is one of the most attractive countries for immigration for Russians due to its stable economic and political environment, extensive social programs and extremely high quality of life. However, Norway's tough immigration policy makes it almost impossible for our compatriots to obtain a residence permit

Vampires are some of the darkest yet lovable mythical characters. Some people like to read books or watch films in which these mysterious creatures are the main characters. Top 5 Vampire Films In the rating of the most interesting films, Quentin Tarantino's film "

Consumers are increasingly complaining about poor service, poor quality products, or infringement of their rights. And the point here is not even that the situation with the quality of service has changed for the worse - people have become interested in their rights, ways of protecting them and tools for influencing negligent sellers and service providers

Religion is distinguished from other social phenomena by belief in the supernatural, the presence of a set of spiritual and moral rules of behavior, cult rituals that unite a group of people-followers into various types of religious forms - church, sect, movement, confession, community, etc

Jeju Island, where Love Park is located, is one of the volcanic islands in South Korea. In the center of it is the Hallasam volcano, its highest point rises 2000 m above sea level. Wonderful subtropical climate, luxurious nature with evergreens have created a "

On which end of the planet are the slimmest legs, beautiful figure and slender waist? It depends not only on the diet, but also on the established traditions in the country and the physiological data of a person. Every person is different

Magnificent nature, temperate climate, as well as favorable economic and political conditions make Norway a very attractive destination for emigration. In addition, the leadership of this small northern country is quite loyal to the opportunity to replenish its population at the expense of law-abiding and respectable foreigners

Increasing electoral activity is an urgent problem on the eve of the elections. All candidates are fighting among themselves for power. This can be not only the election of the head of state, but also, for example, the election of the leader of a youth organization

The world famous ensemble Ricchi e Poveri was conceived as the Italian counterpart of the Swedish ABBA quartet. One pair of participants performed in luxurious suits, the other in modest ones, as if saying that you can become spiritually rich without money

Being left without a roof over your head and getting the status of "homeless" is now especially scary. Do not despair when you find yourself in a difficult life situation. It is necessary - Identity document - Additional information and documents in each case Instructions Step 1 There is a residence permit, but there is nowhere to live because relatives, parents or spouse are being kicked out

In 2005, the so-called "St. George's Ribbon" appeared on the streets of Russian cities as a result of a spontaneous action. The main goal of the action participants was to restore the memory of the traditions of the Soviet and Russian army

The concept of "ethnos" has become widespread in our country largely due to the outstanding work of Lev Gumilyov "Ethnogenesis and the biosphere of the earth." The original theory of passionarity attracted the attention of not only scientists, but also the general public

It is often possible to hear that in certain events, both in the distant past and in the present, clear traces of a Masonic conspiracy are seen. This is one of the most popular conspiracy theories suggesting the existence of a world government

Currently, the concept of the Gothic subculture is somewhat distorted. The problem is that modern people for the most part see in the Goths only their external component. All these conversations about walking in cemeteries, about certain mystical rituals and about specific make-up do not reflect the essence of the subculture and do not fully reveal the Goths, since all these are only external attributes

Society is a complex social system that includes many interconnected social communities, ethnic groups, institutions, statuses and roles. There are several approaches to determining its structure. Instructions Step 1 Society is a complex structure that is in constant flux

Kirill Aleksandrov is a Russian historian, journalist, whose scientific works and publications devoted to General Vlasov, the anti-Stalinist movement in the USSR, the Soviet-Finnish war, each time caused a wide public response. Aleksandrov is considered a scandalous person, accused of antipatriotism and attempts to rehabilitate Nazism

Appearance for theater and film actors is of great importance. People come to the cinema to get positive emotions. But there are also viewers who want a thrill. Actor Michael Berryman cannot be called handsome in any way. Difficult childhood Once upon a time in the ancient Greek city of Sparta there was a custom to throw newborn children with a physical defect into the abyss

In the Soviet Union, working people enjoyed great respect and honor. One of the recognition of labor merits was considered the highest government awards, which were awarded to the foremost workers of production and those who selflessly worked for the good of society in other spheres of the national economy

Michael Rosen is a British children's writer and actor, author of 140 books and laureate of the most prestigious literary awards. Michael is well versed in child and adolescent psychology and not only writes stories, novels and poems, but also illustrates them, and also performs his own works on radio and television

During the war against German fascism, hundreds and thousands of Soviet soldiers displayed dedication, courage and heroism. To commemorate the merits of the soldiers, the government of the Soviet Union in the middle of the war instituted a special award - the Order of Glory, which had three degrees

Each musical direction is distinguished not only by the characteristic melody and theme of the songs, but also by the special behavior of musicians and fans. In the mid 80s. of the last century, a new style appeared - emo. He traces his ancestry back to punk rock

A memorable appearance, extravagant outfit, funny movements - this is the set of tools for any successful clown. In this role, Anvar Libabov has earned the respect and love of the public. The actor can also be seen in a number of films - basically Anvar is invited to those roles where the script does not require much to say, but you need to masterfully “show yourself”

Alexey Slapovsky is a recognized master of literary pen. His work has received numerous awards and is of interest to readers. He is known as an excellent screenwriter, thanks to which viewers fell in love with such films as "The Precinct"

Alexey Buldakov is a popularly beloved actor, and the role of General Ivolgin made him such. But in life, this unique actor was completely different. Unfortunately, few of his fans know how his personal life developed, how many children he has and where you can see a photo of Alexei Buldakov with his family

Nicholas Roerich began as an artist and remained so until the last years of his life. He was also called a historian, archaeologist and traveler. Roerich's philosophical and ethical treatises are well known in the world. Nikolai Konstantinovich's contribution to world culture began to be truly appreciated only years after his death

The days when engaging and useful texts were printed on wrapping paper are long gone. A modern book, in its physical essence, is a complex, high-tech product. However, the main masters remain the writer and the editor. Elena Shubina has been working as an editor at the publishing house for many years

The work of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky as a writer is largely reflected in her imperishable works: "The Secret Doctrine" and "Isis Unveiled". In addition, she is the founder of the world famous Theosophical Society. The most famous compatriot in the field of occultism, Elena Petrovna Blavatsky, is the author of many works that are still considered basic provisions for all novice seekers of the sacred foundations of the universe

The Pochaev Lavra is one of the five monasteries on the territory of Russia, which was awarded such a high rank. Its history dates back to 1240, when the Most Holy Theotokos appeared to the shepherds of sheep and monks who happened to be at the foot of the hill

The Moscow Kremlin is not only the seat of the government, but also one of the oldest architectural ensembles in Russia. There are many interesting historical monuments on its territory. The Kremlin itself was created as a military fortification and existed even during the tribal system

The famous singer Madonna is being sued in Los Angeles. The claim was filed by the record company VMG Salsoul for non-payment of royalties by the pop star for using someone else's song. Record company VMG Salsoul has accused the singer of misusing excerpts from the song Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh, I Love It) in her hit Vogue

Madonna may be banned from entering Russia if she is found guilty of inciting religious hatred. The Investigative Committee is conducting an inquiry into complaints after the singer's concert in St. Petersburg. On August 9, 2012, the famous singer Madonna gave a concert in St

The term "revolution" comes from the Latin word revolutio, which literally means "revolution, transformation." Initially, this term was used in astrology and alchemy and meant precisely the "rotation", for example, of heavenly bodies, or the transformation of beings - metamorphosis

In some Orthodox churches there is a practice of giving special lectures before performing the sacrament of baptism. It is customary in Christianity to call these lectures catechumens. Announcement talks are a kind of lectures for those wishing to receive the sacrament of baptism

In the modern world, spirituality is far from the first place among life's needs. Value disorientation gradually leads to the degeneration of spiritual benefits, by which different concepts are meant in each area of human life. Instructions Step 1 For many, spirituality is associated only with religiosity, although it is in demand in other areas of public life:

Many people have a situation when it is necessary to defend their rights in court. But what if, in your opinion, the court made the wrong decision? There is a possibility to appeal against it, up to an appeal to the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation

On August 22, two women were murdered in Kazan; the inscription Free Pussy Riot was found at the crime scene, written in blood on the wall. The event caused a great resonance both among the supporters of the convicted members of the Pussy Riot group and among their opponents

The young and gifted actor Dmitry Varshavsky is already well known to the domestic audience. His creative fertility and high efficiency allow him to participate in the creation of 3-4 TV series annually. And the talent of the actor helped him avoid the fate of an actor in one role

Practice shows that social work with families in Russia is expanding every year. The family, in turn, has a wide range of problems, for the solution of which help and support from the state is needed. It is for this that new specializations of social work are being created

Rajiv Ratna Gandhi is a politician in India, prime minister in 1984-1989. Rajiv Gandhi was the grandson of Jawaharlal Nehru and the son of Indira Gandhi, the only woman in India to serve as prime minister. early years Rajiv Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944 in Bombay into a family of politicians

Since childhood, Andrei Turkin is used to independence. He knew how to make difficult decisions and be responsible for them. Excellent physical and special training received at school and in the army allowed Andrey to become a professional in a serious division of the FSB

In the early 80s, the young musician Selyunin seriously thought about creating his own rock band. The result of this quest was the Vykhod group, which was distinguished by its originality and original performance of rock compositions. Sergei Selyunin is known and loved by music lovers in both Russian capitals

Sergei Alexandrovich Martinson is a famous Soviet theater and film actor who began his biography back in the 19th century. He played more than 100 roles and received the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1964 for his creative activity

Sergei Polunin is a Russian ballet dancer. The premier of the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Musical Theater since 2012 has been a soloist of the Bavarian Ballet, a permanent guest soloist of the Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater

Clara Rumyanova is an actress of cinema, theater, radio, distinguished by a high voice. She was engaged in dubbing cartoons, films. Klara Mikhailovna is an Honored Artist of the RSFSR. early years Klara Mikhailovna was born in Leningrad on December 8, 1929

The modern world is at a crossroads. Sociologists often define the current state of civilization as a transitional era, civilizational demolition, or even a global crisis. The term "postindustrial society" appeared, which takes into account the peculiarities of new methods of production

Helmut Kohl was rightly called the "Chancellor of the Association". The political leader of West Germany has made a lot of efforts to overcome the national divisions of his homeland. He became Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany three times

Modern cinema and television provides an opportunity for talented people to demonstrate their abilities. Under all favorable conditions, a person needs to be persistent. Maria Kurkova managed to make herself known by acting in films. Standard childhood The girl was born on July 26, 1986 in an intelligent family

Maria Aleksandrovna Kiseleva is a Russian synchronized swimmer and winner of multiple awards, a three-time Olympic champion. Before career Maria Aleksandrovna Kiseleva was born in the small Russian city of Kuibyshev, whose population does not exceed fifty thousand inhabitants

The media space allows creative people to express their own vision of the world, which becomes interesting for readers and viewers if a person is truly talented. Such a person is the popular blogger Maria Viskunova. She shoots author's videos for a female audience, always unexpected and shocking

Yuri Fedorovich Tretyakov is one of the wonderful children's writers, standing on a par with Dragunsky, Aleksin, Nosov. Unfortunately, it is now unjustly forgotten. But his books are still published and read by children. Biography Yuri Fedorovich Tretyakov was born in the Voronezh region in a small, but very beautiful and cozy provincial town of Borisoglebsk in May 1931

Andrey Kotov has been a gold member of the Agatha Christie group for 18 years. This famous drummer was a member of other musical groups. Andrey Kotov played drums in the Agatha Christie group in 1990-2008. He was also a member of the group "

Yuri Chernykh is a Soviet poet who wrote many wonderful children's poems. His name may not be known to connoisseurs of Russian children's literature, but the words "Far, far, grazing in the meadow …" will surely be remembered by many and will immediately smile like a child

Alexey Peshkov is a great Russian writer, better known by his pseudonym "Maxim Gorky". He penned stories, novellas and novels, plays and literary essays, which describe the life of his contemporaries of various strata of Russian society, the spiritual quest of heroes

Alexey Aleksandrovich Kalugin is a Russian science fiction writer, author of space fiction and several books from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. cycle. Winner of the "Bronze Snail" award, is actively involved in writing and makes sketches for future autobiography

Pavel Pogrebnyak is a Russian striker of the Ural football club, the best scorer of the 2007/2008 UEFA Cup, the idol of the boys of the Tomsk region who support their native team, a member of the elite club of scorers, included in the lists of the best, winner of many awards, the title of "

Pavel Priluchny can rightfully be considered the most demanded and talented theater and film actor from the so-called "new wave". They talk about him, they shoot him, his biography and personal life are discussed by both his fans and critics

Singer, actor, composer, novice of the monastery - how can all this be contained in a not very long human life? This can be learned from the example of Pavel Evgenievich Smeyan. Pavel Smeyan was born in 1957 in Moscow. The whole family of the future musician and actor was associated with art:

State regulation of the economy is an objective necessity even in modern market-type farms. A much more serious issue today is the ratio of methods of state control. Analysis of what methods and how the state uses, allows to determine the nature of its socio-economic development

TV series are filmed for a specific category of viewers. For those people who get tired at work and want to spend the evening on a cozy sofa in front of the TV. And when their favorite actor appears on the screen, they produce the hormone of happiness

Bozena Nemcova is a Czech writer. Many films have been shot based on her works. The portrait of the ancestor of modern national prose adorns the 500-crown banknote. The name of the famous writer has become legendary. Globally, her fame has not faded to the present

Oleg Vidov is a Soviet and Russian actor, known mainly for the films Headless Horseman and Gentlemen of Fortune. Already in adulthood, he emigrated to the United States, where he lived until the end of his life, having managed to star in several Hollywood films

At a time when the world is experiencing the consequences of the economic crisis, the struggle between workers and business owners is intensifying. Most often, when protecting their rights, employees of enterprises use strikes, that is, an organized termination of work with the simultaneous presentation of their demands to management

The Russian government approved a bill introducing mandatory direct elections of mayors in all cities. The Parliament of the State Duma received the bill and will now consider it. In May, the Ministry of Regional Development drafted a new electoral bill and submitted it to the government

Urban management requires accurate and timely decisions from the authorities. Preparation for winter must be done in advance. To repair the housing stock in a timely manner. Sergei Berdnikov is the head of Magnitogorsk. Starting conditions Sergei Nikolaevich Berdnikov was born on October 21, 1962