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American actress, producer, sportswoman and just a beauty. One of the most famous roles is Maggie from the sports drama "Million Dollar Baby". Biography She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1974. Her mother, Judy Kay, worked as a secretary and dancer, her father, after serving in the military aviation, worked in trade

Kinotavr is one of the largest film festivals dedicated to cinema in Russian. It has been held for many years, 2012 was no exception. In early June, he gathered in Sochi almost all the stars of Russian cinema. Instructions Step 1 The opening of the 2012 festival took place on June 3 in Sochi

Jesse Buckley is a famous Irish singer and actress. Her career began with a talent show on the BBC. Despite the fact that she did not manage to win, she managed to achieve recognition and become a sought-after theater and film actress. Jesse Buckley was born on December 28, 1989 in a small picturesque Irish town called Killarney, County Kerry

Clive Standen is an actor from Great Britain, who started his career at the age of 15 working in youth theater. Worldwide fame was brought to him by his roles in such top-rated television series as Doctor Who, Vikings and Robin Hood. Clive James Standen was born in 1981, July 22

Joe Hunt is an American soldier who is also an amateur tennis player and American football player. What other achievements does Joe have and how is he popular? Tennis Joe Hunt, a famous soldier with a proven track record in sports, was born in 1919

Jessica Chastain is a Hollywood actress who is not the last among the stars with a worldwide reputation. She starred in many films, is a producer of several films. She has been nominated for Oscar and Golden Globe awards many times. Biography Jessica Chastain was born in Sacramento (USA) on March 24, 1977

Jesse Norman is an opera diva with a unique soprano voice. The singer became famous not only for her voice, which critics called the most beautiful in the world, but also for her bright temperament, overflowing charisma, bewitching the audience

Stephen Lange is an American tetra and film actor, screenwriter and producer. He began his creative career in 1985, starring in more than one hundred and twenty films and TV series. For several years he was one of the leaders of the Actors Studio in New York

Matteo Garrone is an Italian film director, screenwriter, producer, cameraman, artist and actor. Winner of the Venice and Cannes Film Festivals, the European Film Academy, Ente David di Donatello. Nominated for the British Academy, Cesar and Berlin Festival awards

Bo Garrett is a famous American actress and model. She is best known to audiences for her roles in Turistas, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Tron: Legacy. Career Bo Jesse Garrett was born on December 28, 1982. Early in her career, she starred in commercials for GUESS in the late 1990s

Known for the sensational show "The Inspector General", Vadim Abramov is the idol of thousands of Ukrainian and Russian TV viewers. He runs his own YouTube channel and continues to travel the planet! Places of work and biography The popular TV presenter was born on November 12, 1980 in the city of Kiev, at the moment he is 39 years old

Kasparyan Yuri - rock musician, bass guitarist. He became one of the founders of the Kino group, where he played until the death of Viktor Tsoi. Later Kasparyan collaborated with Vyacheslav Butusov. early years Yuri Dmitrievich was born on June 24, 1963

Soviet and Russian singer Gennady Belov was one of the most popular vocalists of his time. The vocalist was recognized for his ability to strike high notes and a surprisingly soft voice. The performer was awarded the title "Honorary Artist of the RSFSR"

Alexander Solodukha is a popular Soviet and Belarusian performer. Many of his compositions were immediately remembered by listeners who appreciated the singer's vocal abilities. Alexander's soulful voice is combined with the memorable lyrics of the songs he performs

Nikolai Aleksandrovich Ivanov is a Russian film actor and performing on the stage of the theater. Before career Nikolay was born on March 6, 1980 in the small Kazakh town of Temirtau, whose population reaches almost 200 thousand inhabitants

Penelope Cruz is a famous Spanish actress. She is one of the few foreign women who have managed to make a brilliant career in Hollywood. Penelope Cruz is the proud Oscar winner. Some films with the participation of this beautiful actress are included in the masterpieces of world cinema

Tim Roth is an actor born in England. Made a name for himself while working in Hollywood. Gained real popularity after the release of the motion picture "4 Rooms". Tim Roth's filmography includes more than 100 projects. He is not only an actor, but also a producer and director

Lolita Markovna Milyavskaya - Soviet and Russian pop singer, actress, TV presenter, director. Laureate of the TEFI 2007 national television award. Biography Lolita Milyavskaya (Gorelik) was born on November 14, 1963 in the city of Mukachevo, Transcarpathian region (Ukraine)

According to some experts, the book in its classical form will soon disappear from everyday life. The likelihood of such a turn of events is present. However, people will read captivating texts on electronic devices. Alexander Molchanov is a successful writer and is confident in his future

Alexander Seleznev is a professional pastry chef, host of culinary programs, author of cookbooks, winner of numerous awards for victories in competitions and shows. His mastery is recognized all over the world, which is confirmed by diplomas and certificates from the most prestigious culinary schools

Modern science cannot always explain natural and social phenomena. In such cases, science fiction writers come to the rescue. Andrey Burovsky is one of the representatives of this trend in the literature. Starting conditions The writer of the popular science genre Andrei Mikhailovich Burovsky was born on July 7, 1955 in an ordinary secular family

Shesterkin Igor Olegovich - Russian hockey goalkeeper. At 22, he plays for one of the strongest teams in the KHL, and has repeatedly become a champion. In 2018, he became an Olympic champion as part of the Russian national team. Biography Igor Shesterkin was born on the penultimate day of 1995, December 30, in the city of Moscow

Arthur Darville is a popular British actor and musician. From early childhood he took part in theatrical performances, was fond of acting, and surprised everyone with his boundless talent and sincerity in business. Arthur Darville:

With the help of the magical properties of stones, people are trying to find family happiness, improve their health and financial situation. However, according to legends, some crystals can change the fate of the owner for the worse, for example, bring widowhood on a woman

Matt Stone is an American screenwriter, producer, composer, actor, and cartoonist. The winner of the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy awards was made famous by the South Park animation project he created together with Trey Parker. In his famous TV series South Park, the cartoonist named the Broflovski family characters after their parents

Commander of the National Order of Merit, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Legion of Honor, Commander of the Order of Arts and Literature, laureate of several literary awards Henri Troyat is a French writer with Armenian roots who has written dozens of works about the history of Russia

Soviet musical culture is luxurious and diverse. Whoever heard a musician like David Oistrakh could get real pleasure from music. Biography The greatest violinist and conductor of the Soviet Union David Fishelevich Oistrakh was born in Odessa-mother on September 17, 1908

Jean Gabin became famous even before World War II and worked in films for about fifty years. On screen, he usually played courageous and internally independent characters. And it is not at all surprising that he had no end to his fans. Although, of course, the spectacular appearance was not the only advantage of Gabin

The Vikings in the modern view are formidable and savage Scandinavian warriors who raided other countries and live only by robbery and plunder. This is only partly true, because the Vikings, like other ancient peoples, have their own rich history, religion and traditions

In the middle of the 2000s, films translated by Goblin were very popular. Now Dmitry Puchkov has somewhat slowed down the pace of his work, but it is not difficult to find paintings duplicated by him. Instructions Step 1 To begin with, it is worth clarifying for which films "

The goblin is one of the most famous figures in modern Russian Internet culture. Many "correct" translations of films, animations have been released under his name, and a whole Internet resource has been created. It is interesting to find out who is hiding under this pseudonym

In times of troubles and great upheavals, the Russian people nominated heroes from among their midst, whose actions often influenced not only the course of history, but also the subsequent culture. One of these heroes is the Kostroma peasant Ivan Susanin, whose feat is immortalized in Russian history and culture

Loki - god of knives and lord of snakes? No, he is much more powerful and capable than shown to us in the film. Mythology will open its doors to us to show the true essence of the god of lies, cunning and mischief. The god of lies, cunning and deceit Lodur or more familiar to us Loki in mythology

The name and surname of each person has a specific origin. By name, you can determine the character of a person, her preferences in life and range of interests. The surname is associated with the fate, deeds or character of our predecessors

Uma Thurman is a famous actress and favorite actress of Quentin Tarantino, who invited her to appear thanks to her big feet. He is raising three children and is a vegetarian. Uma Thurman is an American actress and model who has starred in a variety of genres, from comedies and dramas to sci-fi movies

Jean-Michel Jarre is the author of fantastic shows in which light and music create spectacular images that amaze the imagination. The incredible talent of the musician proves to everyone that the potential of a creative person should be revealed and realized even in opposition to everything familiar and ordinary

The fame and love of the audience brought John Hill the role of funny fat men in the films "SuperFathers", "Escape from Vegas", "The Wolf of Wall Street". He was twice nominated for an Oscar. Hill is equally organic in supporting and leading roles, which was noted by Martin Scorsese himself

Andy Garcia is an American actor, director and composer. The talented performer has created a whole gallery of recognizable film images. He became famous for his role as a major mafioso in Francis Coppola's cult saga "The Godfather 3"

Marilyn Chambers is an actress who dreamed of "big movies" but became famous for adult films. She has many paintings of a certain genre and shooting for men's magazines, which brought fame and high fees to an ordinary girl from the American province

Dries Van Noten is a Dutch designer creating creative collections for intellectuals. The designer prefers layering, deep complex colors and unexpected styles, shocking the fashion world and multiplying the army of his fans. Childhood and youth The biography of the future catwalk star began in 1958 in Antwerp in a family of hereditary tailors

One of the greatest figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, David or David Hume, is known not only as a philosopher, but also as a publicist, and as a historian, and as an economist. He also became famous in the field of sociology. Philosophy of David Hume assumed the construction of a comprehensive science of man

In London, on March 23, 2013, the Victoria and Albert Museum will host an exhibition that will reveal to the London audience all facets of David Bowie's work. The exposition will include rare recordings, photographs and personal belongings of the singer

David Blaine White is an American illusionist who has attracted the attention of the public with his risky tricks and miracles, including: "burial" alive in a plastic container, freezing in ice, imprisonment without food for 44 days in a box above the Thames surface

Juna was a real phenomenon. The clairvoyant and healer bore the title of "official psychic of the USSR", the first people of the state entrusted their health to her, they idolized her and dedicated poems to her. Biography of a psychic and healer Dzhuna Davitashvili (nee Evgenia Sardis) was born in the outback, in a small village called Urmia in the Krasnodar Territory

There is an opinion that the children of successful, outstanding personalities are completely devoid of talent. But this statement has already been refuted many times. Actress Aglaya Tarasova is a vivid example of this. A young, promising and in-demand girl has already managed to achieve success, starring in several television projects

Emily Beecham was born on May 12, 1984 in Manchester. This famous English actress starred in the television series In the Desert of Death. In 2011, Emily won the Best Actress award at the London Independent Film Festival. Biography Emily Beecham grew up in the family of an English pilot and his American wife from Arizona

Doug Hutchison (full name Douglas Anthony) is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and nominee for: Actors Guild Awards, Circuit Community Awards and Sputnik. He starred in famous films: "The Green Mile", "The Lawnmower Man"

Emily Ratajkowski is a model and famous actress. Became popular when the movie "Gone Girl" was released. At the present stage, she regularly appears in a variety of projects. But he does not forget about the modeling sphere. Emily Ratakovsky was born on June 7

Linda Edna Cardellini is an American television personality and film actress. She plays in various genres, easily transforming into another heroine. Linda is known to the Russian audience for the melodrama Brokeback Mountain, the blockbuster Avengers:

Young American actress Emily Aline Lind began her career in 2008 as Lily in The Secret Life of Bees. A year later, she played in the film "Entering the Void" and appeared on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. In the creative biography of the actress, who turned 17 in 2019, there are already 36 roles in television and film projects

To create a vocal and musical composition, it is necessary to combine the efforts of three masters - a composer, a poet and a singer. Today this procedure has been greatly simplified. McCurdy Jennette writes songs herself and performs them herself

Jacqueline Susan McKenzie is an Australian theater, film and television actress, singer and model. She began her professional acting career in the late 1980s, playing in several theatrical productions. In the same period, she began acting in films

Jesse Eden Metcalfe is an American actor with dozens of roles in television projects. He is best known for his work in the TV series Desperate Housewives, where he played the role of gardener John Rowland. For his performance, the actor was awarded the Teen Choice Awards, presented annually by FOX

American actor Adam Devine is sure that laughter prolongs life, so he chose humor as his constant occupation - in the movies, on the Internet, on television and in the theater. In addition to the acting profession, he masters the skill of writing scripts, producing films and writing music

Seydou Doumbia is an Ivorian footballer, black striker of the Spanish Girona, a regular player of the Ivory Coast national team, distinguished by serious achievements in the Russian club CSKA, a charismatic athlete, Muslim and a fan of computer games

The biography of the famous Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz is replete with many revolutionary events. Defender of the political interests of Poles, who made his contribution to the literary heritage, is still a national hero. Parents

The career of the brilliant beauty Maria Hamilton, who enjoyed the favor of the Russian emperor, ended badly - she was beheaded by order of her crowned lover. The morals of that time were unbridled - the girl "Hamiltova" killed her child as soon as he was born, stole the Empress's jewelry and intrigued, for which she paid with her head

The name of Lady Hamilton and her story are known to quite a few, but historians still cannot vouch for the reliability of the information. Her life has always been surrounded by legends and rumors. Biography Lady Hamilton's story can be compared to the story of Cinderella

Enid Mary Blyton is a popular British writer who has achieved great success in the genre of children's and youth literature. At the moment, her books have been translated into ninety languages, and the total number of copies sold exceeds 450 million

During his lifetime, the name of Swift made a lot of noise. From under his sharp pen came out pamphlets that excited public opinion in England and Ireland. He really became famous for his book, which told about Gulliver's travels. Usually Swift did not sign his essays, but readers always recognized the author by his sparkling style

The daughter of the popular American rock musician and lead singer of the Aerosmith group Steven Tyler was able to achieve demand and success in the film industry. Liv Tyler is famous for her roles in the film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and Armageddon

The level of development of information technology makes it possible to shoot the most colorful and meaningful films. American actor Jonathan Groff woke up famous one morning. This became possible thanks to the talents of the director and producer

Christopher Lambert is a famous Hollywood actor of French origin. During his long career, he starred in a huge number of films and was awarded the prestigious French film "Cesar" in 1986. He gained the greatest popularity in the 90s thanks to the main role in the film "

Taylor Schilling is an American popular film and television actress. She was repeatedly nominated for such prestigious awards as Teen Choice Award, Emmy, Golden Globe. She is the recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Sputnik Prize

James Michael Tyler is an American actor who is best known to viewers for his role as Gunther on Friends. However, Tyler has a lot of interesting movie characters on his account. He also starred in the popular medical comedy Clinic. Biography and personal life Tyler was born into a large family

In the acclaimed TV series The Mentalist, a very prominent figure among the star cast was Special Agent Wayne Rigsby, played by the English actor Owain Yeoman. A tall handsome brunette perfectly set off the main character - the very same mentalist

Dichen Luckman is an American actress and producer. Fame came to her after playing roles in the Australian TV series "Neighbors" and the film "Aquamarine". After moving to the United States, she starred in the famous projects "

The author and performer of her own country-pop songs, Taylor Swift, fully justifies her surname (swift - fast, nimble). At the age of 28, the singer holds the record for the number of music awards, awards and recorded singles, and the paparazzi barely have time to follow her change of partner on the personal front

Musician, vocalist and songwriter Tyler Joseph is known to many, and the hit performed by his band Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out, will be able to hum, if not all, then every second for sure. Biography Tyler Joseph was born on December 1, 1988 in Columbus, in a family where his mother, Kelly Joseph, was a math teacher, and his father, Chris Joseph, was the headmaster and part-time coach of the school basketball team

Jonathan Douglas Lord (John Lord) is a British musician and composer best known as one of the founders and leaders of the legendary rock band Deep Purple. He has also worked with Artwoods, Flower Pot Men, Whitesnake. As a guest musician, Lord has collaborated with George Harrison, David Gilmour, Cozy Powell

Mark Daniel Ronson is a British DJ, guitarist, music producer, performer, and Grammy Award winner. Family and childhood Mark Ronson Born in London on September 4, 1975. His mother is Anne Dexter-Jones, a writer and well-known socialite

Tabrett Bethell is an Australian film, theater and television actress and model. She became popular after working on the TV series The Legend of the Seeker. Tabrett has won awards from the Manhattan Film Festival, the 16th annual Melbourne Underground Film Festival and the Hollywood Short Film Festival

Benjamin Bratt is an American film and television actor best known for his role as NYPD detective Reinaldo Curtis in the NBC drama series Law & Order. In 1999, Bratt was named one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" by People magazine

American actor of Italian descent. The most famous roles - President Nixon in the film "Frost / Nixon" and the role of Count Dracula in the film of the same name. Biography Was born in 1938 in New Jersey, USA. Frank's father served as president of the Bayonne Barrel and Drum Company

Velvet look and open smile. A faithful husband and a wonderful father. His life is great, and everything he touches turns to gold. The biography of Mehmet Gunsur, a Turk of Tatar origin, is not at all a thorny path from the “golden youth” to the “Magnificent century”

According to some quite competent experts, poetry and melody are leaving our lives at the current moment. Commercial gains and the jingle of slot machines are taking their place. In part, one can agree with them. However, at that moment when the vocal and instrumental compositions of the "

Frank Dillane is a British actor who made his first film debut at the age of 6. Such projects as "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", "The Eighth Sense" and "Astral: New Dimension" brought particular popularity to the artist

Mustafa Ataturk - Omani and Turkish reformer, politician, first president of the Republic of Turkey, founder of the modern Turkish state. He was an impeccable military leader and a talented leader. Childhood, adolescence Ataturk Mustafa Kemal was born in 1881 in the Ottoman Empire in the city of Thessaloniki

Frank Sinatra has won prestigious music awards more than once. He is known for his romantic style of performance and peculiar timbre of his voice. The singer has become a legend in the American music world. Some journalists seriously believed that the day of his death could be considered the end of the millennium

Frank Zappa is a famous American guitarist, composer and songwriter. During his long career, he acted as a producer and even directed short films and videos as a director. Biography The talented musician was born in Baltimore, USA at the end of 1940, on December 21

Franz Kafka is a prominent representative of modernist literature and, perhaps, one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. It is surprising that his main works were published posthumously, and during his lifetime the suspicious and insecure Kafka did not receive recognition as a writer

Frank Costello, nicknamed "Prime Minister of the Underworld," is one of the first and most influential mafiosi in the United States of America, who laid the foundation for many criminal traditions of the modern world. Biography Frank Costello (at the birth of Francesco Castilla) was born back in 1891 on January 26 in the small village of Cassano allo Yonio, located in southern Italy

Frank Shamrock is an American mixed style fighter. He became the first UFC light heavyweight champion. The athlete left the organization undefeated. He became champion in Strikeforce World Extreme, Cagefighting and Pancrase. Shamrock has appeared in Burger King commercials, motion pictures and TV series

Italia Ricci is a Canadian actress who played the role of April Carver in the family drama series Chasing Life. Her family is originally from Italy, although a girl was born in Canada. Biography Stefania Italia Ricci, this is exactly what the full name of the actress sounds like, was born in the Canadian city of Richmond Hill, Ontario, on October 29, 1986

Sophia Raizman is a Russian theater and film actress. The performer of the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater played in the films "Walk, Vasya!", "Ghost", "There are only girls in sports", the series "Fizruk"

A rare singer can achieve the same popularity as Sofia Rotaru. The living legend has lived a difficult life, and continues to delight us with his songs. Childhood and youth Sofia Rotaru was born in 1947 in the village of Marshintsy, Ukrainian USSR

A strong-willed and fearless woman, Sofya Perovskaya could well have stopped the horse at a gallop and entered the burning hut. From a young age, she chose for herself the path of revolutionary struggle, which at that time meant for many participation in terror against the top officials of the state

A cough can be caused by a variety of reasons. Severe coughing attacks exhaust a person, do not allow them to sleep, eat, or breathe deeply, and can even provoke vomiting. How to help, how to relieve a coughing attack, alleviating the suffering of the patient?

They say everyone has their own way to God. And they also say that the ways of God are inscrutable, which means that God leads everyone to himself on a special path. Someone has a thorny road, full of pain and suffering. Someone walks relatively light, but in the end, what do we know about the lives of other people to judge the ease of their being

The Eurovision Song Contest is held annually, and each time it attracts millions of viewers around the world to TV screens. The members are the best performers in their country and their performances are real shows. Instructions Step 1 The history of Eurovision began with the creation of the European Broadcasting Union in 1950

Renowned economist, trader and financial analyst Stepan Demura was born on August 12, 1967 in Moscow. Stepan graduated from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and the American University of Chicago. Quick reference Stepan Demura has been working in financial markets since 1992 as a developer of various trading systems

Martin Heidegger is one of the most controversial minds in the history of philosophy: a brilliant theorist, a wise mentor, a lover of risky romances, a traitor to his best friends, and a repentant supporter of Hitler. Only the influence exerted by the philosopher on the subsequent development of European culture is indisputable

Cuba is a multinational country located in the Caribbean Sea. Immigration to Cuba is attractive to foreigners because of the free education and well-developed healthcare system. However, both citizenship and residence permit are difficult to obtain

In terms of the number of labor migrants from Moldova, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia is one of the leaders. Many people from these countries come to our country to earn extra money thanks to higher salaries, and the accompanying reasons are the absence of visas and language barriers

Camille Claudel is a genius French sculptor of the 19th century. Her tragedy is that, as an artist, she was far ahead of her time. The well-deserved recognition came to her only after her death. The whole world knows the names of many writers, artists and composers who have left their mark on eternity

In many science fiction films and action films, viewers can see the so-called stormtrooper syndrome. This is a very funny cinematic cliché that is especially evident in the original Star Wars trilogy by George Lucas. Definition and main manifestations of stormtrooper syndrome The essence of such a phenomenon as stormtrooper syndrome lies in the fact that minor characters (conditionally they can be called "

Every novice writer asks himself the question - "Where to start?" Sooner or later, you have to think about how to systematize the workflow, make it more meaningful, because one can hardly advance much on inspiration alone, if the author's goal is not just to write another essay that can be put into his creative cache, but to create a work worthy to see the light

Is it possible to determine in a few minutes whether a particular work is worth attention, so that a trip to the bookstore becomes a pleasant experience, and the purchased books are better than expected? Someone will say that this is impossible

On January 19, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany. It is believed that it was on this day that Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. And every year on January 19, on the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, a real miracle occurs:

It has been known for a long time that at Epiphany water becomes holy - it acquires miraculous, healing properties. And every year there are more and more people who want to touch this miracle a little, to bring a little of God's grace into their lives

Since December 2010, mass protests of the population against the domestic policies of the leaders of their countries have taken place in the Arab states. In some of them, this led to a peaceful or armed change of government. This process has not been completed everywhere, but, for example, in Egypt, after the departure of the permanent ruler of the last 30 years, the first elections have already been held, and the new president has been sworn in

The family is a unit of society, and marital status gives certain advantages. This can be simple public approval, or even preferential participation in state social programs that are not available to bachelors. One way or another, there are not so few reasons why people get married

A survey of Russians on the popularity of TV presenters is conducted by leading entertainment publications every year. The rating of the most popular stars, leading TV programs, includes well-known personalities who are famous for their wit and charm

In church liturgical practice, there are seven sacraments - sacraments, during which a special divine grace descends on a person. The wedding is one of the seven Orthodox sacraments. During the sacrament of the wedding, Orthodox believers make a vow before God to love each other

The Christian understanding of death shows more optimism than other denominations. Christians have prayers for the dead. If it were not possible to influence what will become of a person after his death, the Church would not have established them

There are analogues of Russian maternity leave in many countries of the world. But each state has its own system for calculating payments for a pregnant woman. For example, in Canada the situation is significantly different from the Russian one

The main purpose of social advertising is to influence the worldview of people. Such advertising humanizes society and instills ideas of a healthy lifestyle, refusal from alcohol, cigarettes, etc. Social advertising is a powerful behavioral-shaping factor

In ancient times, musical instruments were usually made of wood. Their principle of operation was based on the passage of a stream of air through holes of various sizes, and the musician's fingers served as valves. Such instruments have not lost their popularity in the modern world and are widely used by performers of folklore and symphonic music

In modern Russia, the word "PR" is often found in everyday speech, although two decades ago only experts knew about it. Several derivatives of the abbreviation PR have appeared in the Russian language, for example, the verb "PR"

The last twenty, a lot of attention in the media and in the speeches of politics is given to questions of demography. But this topic is much more complex than it seems at first glance. In order to adequately perceive the information supplied from magazines and newspapers, you need to understand specific terminology, for example, to know what a demographic crisis is

Most of the world's religions consider the relationship between a woman and a man to be evil and sinful. In this regard, people who have devoted their lives to serving God take a vow of celibacy or accept celibacy. This is how religious people and monks isolate themselves from the bustle of the world

The abbot of the Moscow church of Elijah the Prophet, Abbot Timothy, was deprived of the right to perform church services by the decision of the highest clergy of the Moscow city diocese. This is a strict disciplinary sanction, equivalent, for example, as if a government official was released from his post

The Orthodox prayer book used for performing various rites "according to the need of a person" can be of several types. Allocate Big Herbal, Small Herbal, Supplementary Herbal. Great missal The large missal is most often published in two parts

There have always been many problems with the roads in Russia. The quality of the road surface with all the multi-million dollar investments in repairs leaves much to be desired. Special requirements should be imposed on the highways of Moscow, because the capital represents the whole country

With the expansion of Moscow, there were talks about the transfer of the administrative center of the capital from a historical site near the Kremlin to new territories. The experts even developed a number of recommendations on where it is better to place the administrative resource so that it can work effectively without interfering with the rest of the townspeople

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) emerged in a historically established integration space. The process of its creation was launched by the heads of the former republics of the USSR, which became independent states after the collapse of the Soviet Union

Each new year in Russia is rich in surprises, many of which do not add positive emotions to the population. Not so long ago, Russia raised the cost of the excise tax on gasoline. After that, the price of gasoline began to rise steadily. So, since 2011, the excise tax per liter of fuel has increased by one Russian ruble

The 34th Moscow International Film Festival will take place in the last decade of June 2012. Main competition, Perspectives, out-of-competition screenings and retro-perspective screenings. What else will please the MIFF this year? The opening ceremony of the festival will take place on June 21 at the Oktyabr cinema

Very often in Christian literature you can find expressions like "The Church has decided" or "The Church affirms." The question may arise as to what the Christian Church is in its dogmatic meaning. The Orthodox faith gives a clear and clear answer, based on the works of the holy fathers and teachers of the Church

Even in ancient times, people realized that humanity is vulnerable to the raging elements of nature. This forced them to seek protection from higher powers. Later, three main teachings about God spread on Earth - Christianity, Islam and Buddhism

How many of them, great monuments of the world, wonders of the world, monumental creations of human thought, marking certain events! Many architectural monuments today are under the protection of UNESCO, statues and sculptures are carefully preserved by collectors or owner states, natural creations are protected by non-profit organizations and the population of countries where they are lucky "

Michael Jackson is not just a name or just a person. This is the idol of pop music, the king of his genre, the success of which no other performer in the world can repeat. But was he as successful in his personal life as in his career? Who is his wife, did they have children?

Itinerant artists are a symbol of Russian painting of the 19th century. Thanks to them, residents of various cities and hinterlands were able to get acquainted with the works of art of great masters. Peredvizhniki is an abbreviated name for an association of Russian artists that appeared in the second half of the nineteenth century

Political leaders of countries represent only the tip of the iceberg of power, the secret part of which is usually made up of people with enormous wealth. They have a major influence on world events, playing with the destinies of states like chess pieces

Children who grew up in large families easily adapt to unfamiliar conditions. They easily make acquaintances and find friends for themselves. The biography of Sammy Hanratty is a clear illustration of this thesis. Restless childhood The future star of television series Sammy Hanratty was born on September 20, 1995 in a large American family

Melora Diane Hardin is an American actress and director. She is known for her roles in the TV series Thunder and The Office. She managed to appear in commercials, and in Disney films, and in drama series, and in hit feature films. In film and television, she has played over 125 roles

What remains of the departed idols of the stage for inconsolable fans, know those who keep the material pledges of their stay on Earth. Inanimate household items and clothing that surrounded the stars during their lifetime are seriously competing with the voice, the image captured on the footage

The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates a large number of religious dates dedicated to various saints. One of these dates is the day of St. Dmitry, when believers remember St. Dmitry Thessaloniki. The Day of St. Dmitry in the tradition of the Russian Orthodox Church is celebrated on October 26, when they commemorate St

In the Christian tradition, people who have suffered torment or even death for Jesus Christ and his teaching are called martyrs. Already in the first centuries of Christianity there were many holy martyrs. Bethlehem babies The first martyrs for Christ can be considered about two thousand Bethlehem babies who were killed at the behest of the King of Judah Herod

The years of Soviet atheism have practically eradicated official church etiquette from the lives of our fellow citizens. Many today do not know how to address the clergy. And, if such a need suddenly arises, a person who is far from observing church canons may find himself in an uncomfortable position

In the early 20-ies of the XX century, the world spread the news about a new archaeological find in the Valley of the Kings, near the city of Thebes, which is located in Egypt. Egyptologist Carter, with the assistance of sponsor Lord Carnarvon, discovered here a well-preserved tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun

Finding the right person is not easy in any country. If you suddenly need to find a person in Poland, prepare yourself for the fact that the search may take a long time, and be patient. Instructions Step 1 Go to the Central Office of Addresses and leave a request to find the person you need

Currently, there are not only state special services that search for missing people, many private individuals are interested in this problem. You can find a close person, relative or just an old friend not only on the territory of the Russian Federation, but also in Latvia, the main thing is to know where to start

Orthodox worship is called upon to ensure that people take part in congregational prayer and through this receive spiritual benefit for themselves. In the temple, a believer can not only receive peace of mind, but also come into contact with shrines

In the Christian Orthodox liturgical tradition, the festive matins are celebrated with special solemnity. This is achieved by singing certain hymns in chorus, which are sung exclusively at the festive Matins services. The festive matins as part of the all-night vigil begins with a chant sung by the angels during the Nativity of Christ

In Orthodox churches, you can order the commemoration of both the living and the dead. Believing Christians are commemorated at various divine services, such as liturgy, prayer services, and memorial services. A special kind of commemoration is the reading of the unbroken Psalter

Money is one of the most significant inventions in human history. Without this specific product, which serves as the equivalent of the value of other things, it is difficult to imagine the life of modern society. But at an early stage of its development, mankind did without money

Easter has a special place among Christian holidays. Despite the great importance of the Nativity of Christ, Easter is more significant, because everyone is born, and only the Savior has risen. One of the names of the Easter holiday is the Bright Resurrection of Christ

Two weeks of rest fly by quickly, much faster than working days. And here again you are carried away to your native borders by a plane or taken away by a train. And at the very last moment, you remember that you forgot to exchange contacts with the person with whom you managed to become friends during the vacation

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many people lost each other around the world. How to find a person with a minimum amount of information about him if he lives in the Czech Republic? If you need to find your friend or loved one there, follow the steps below

The hostel must be provided with the necessary living and living conditions for living. The premises in the hostel are divided into residential, utility, and household and cultural purposes. All rooms should be equipped with the appropriate necessary equipment

“You will recognize her from a thousand” is a very optimistic forecast in case of searching for a person with a common surname. How to find a former classmate, colleague or your hero of a holiday romance, knowing the minimum information about him - first and last name

The United States of America is a huge country with a population of over 300 million. Finding a person here by name is not an easy task. However, it is quite feasible with the help of modern information resources. Instructions Step 1 If you are looking for a Russian or a native of the former republics of the Soviet Union, you need to find out how his first and last name are written in Latin

The melodrama series "Little Devil", filmed by a Peruvian TV company in 2000, quickly gained popularity due to its combination of drama, action and comedy. The audience loved him for his handsome cast, romantic story and diverse plot

We constantly try to maintain useful or pleasant connections, but, unfortunately, sometimes the connections are cut off. Someone forgot to inform about the change of address, phone number; someone absent-mindedly lost contact information, one way or another, connections are sometimes lost

The seven deadly sins are sometimes called biblical. In fact, they are not even mentioned in the Bible. The list of the seven deadly sins was compiled by the Catholic clergy and to this day raises many questions. The expression "

From time to time, people look for information about their acquaintances, friends, relatives. You may need to find out the exact address of your debtor or business partner. What are the ways to find the location of a person? Instructions Step 1 Contact special services such as law enforcement

The personal income tax return (form 3NDFL) for the last year must be submitted within the period from January 1 to April 30, excluding weekends. This can be done in two ways: 1) take it to the tax office in person; 2) send it there by mail

"Republic" is a term raised on the banners of the French Revolution, often equated with democracy. In order to get an idea of the true content of this concept, it is worth looking into the depths of the centuries and understand what was meant by this word in different eras

When a person dies, this is grief, for which it is difficult to prepare in advance. But if you know certain information, you will be able to adequately accompany your loved one on the last journey. Do not be intimidated by this topic, no one is immune from death, so remember a few simple guidelines

Tibet. At the mere mention of him, there is a feeling of some practically tangible mystery. From time immemorial, the brightest minds, mystics, adventurers, as well as mere mortals flocked to Tibet. All of them had only one thing in common: the thirst for answers to unpronounceable questions

There are many traditions in Orthodox Christianity. One of these is the procession of the cross, performed on special solemn holidays. The practice of religious processions has a very ancient history. Ever since the establishment of Christianity as the main religion of the Roman Empire (IV century), processions of the cross have become an integral part of church liturgical life

St. Petersburg was built on a water area: the city is divided by the Neva River, and its numerous canals run along the streets. That is why there are so many bridges here, and almost each of them has its own interesting history. Palace bridge The largest and most famous bridge in St

The Western European people have at times been the standard for the whole world. Punctuality, perseverance, discipline - all these qualities are inherent in Germans. A developed economy and rich culture are characteristic of Germany today. Instructions Step 1 Family life of the Germans

Salvador Dali's painting "Don Juan Tenorio", painted in 1949 and estimated by experts at $ 150,000, was stolen from a Manhattan gallery in New York on June 19, 2012. The known circumstances and the ending of this story make you look at it exclusively with humor

The story of the anime and the story of the appearance of cats in the anime began at the same time. Back in 1929, the three-minute musical "Black Cat" was created, considered the first anime in which the sound was synchronized with the image

Many people are looking forward to the weekend in order to take a break from working days. Some months of the year, in addition to Saturdays and Sundays, can delight workers with other holidays. November includes thirty days. In 2014, of this time, there are twelve days on official holidays

This castle is often equated with the engineering genius of Stonehenge and the great Egyptian pyramids. How could one person build it alone? The question that still excites the minds of people … Background. How it all began Believe it or not, this architectural miracle was erected by a Latvian émigré named Edward Ledskalnik, whose weight was only 45 kilograms and his height was one and a half meters

If you live or work somewhere, you already have a mailing address. This is the official address of your home, office, business: street, house, apartment or office number. For faster delivery of correspondence, it is also advisable to know the index

If the postal clerk doesn't find you at home, he carries the certified letter back to the post office. And he leaves you a receipt for receiving the letter. And now you have to go to the post office in person. There are cases when it is not possible to receive a letter on the same day

In early October 1993, people poured into the streets of Moscow, tanks drove in, the building of the White House was on fire, snipers fired, and people died. In mid-November 2013, people poured into the streets of Kiev, in February 2014 the building of the House of Trade Unions was on fire, snipers were shooting, people were killed

The upcoming presidential elections in the Russian Federation are already causing a lot of controversy. One of them is the voters' doubts about the ability to influence their outcome. But do not forget that it is the citizens of the country who form the ruling elite

"Kino" is a truly cult rock band that existed in the USSR and has gathered around itself a huge number of fans who remain fans of Viktor's music even twenty years after the death of the famous musician. But what is the Kino's discography, and how many albums of the group have been released over the eight years of its existence?

On June 21, 2012, the famous rock singer Viktor Tsoi could celebrate his fiftieth birthday. On this day, fans of the leader of the "Kino" group honored his memory. The events took place in many large cities of Russia. The main events dedicated to the memory of Tsoi were held in St

Dmitry Shilov is a popular video blogger. Together with his wife Tatyana, he managed to become a legend in Siberia, recording videos and gaining millions of views. Dmitry has an active political position and ran for deputies of the City Council of Krasnoyarsk

Politics is a dirty business. Such maxims often sound from the lips of hardened cynics and hypocrites who are engaged in this very policy. But you also need to know that if you are not involved in politics, then she will take care of you. Sergei Mikheev did not wait for better days and entered a minefield of political assessments and forecasts

Modern science is unable to explain many of the mysteries of Syria. Among such secrets are amazing drawings stretching for many kilometers, which can be seen only from a great height, and an analogue of Stonehenge, whose age is estimated at more than 10 millennia

At the moment, the film version of "The Chronicles of Narnia" is a trilogy, although the shooting of the fourth film has already been announced. Let us remind you that the Chronicle of Clive Lewis includes seven books. The Chronicles of Narnia by Clive Lewis Clive Stapleton Lewis's fantasy and fairytale cycle, created in the 1950s, consists of seven books

Eva Amurri is an American actress who has starred in more than forty films and television series. Among her most significant works - roles in the films "Moments of Life", "Saved" and "Halfway to Nowhere". First roles Eva Amurri was born on March 15, 1985

Few of the moviegoers have an idea of the real events taking place on the set. Swedish actress Eva Melander had to put on 20 kg to fit her character. Starting conditions The popular film and television actress was born on December 25, 1974 in an ordinary city family

Laura Antonelli is the brightest star of Italian cinema in the 70s and 80s. She starred mainly in erotic films and has earned many awards for her work, including the National Ente David di Donatello Award. Biography Antonelli Laura was born at the end of November 1941 in Istra, in the city of Pola, which at that time belonged to Italy, and today is part of Croatia

According to the current Constitution, the parliament in our country is the Federal Assembly. It is both a representative and a legislative body. It consists of two separate chambers - the State Duma and the Federation Council. Instructions Step 1 The upper house of the Federal Assembly is the Federation Council

Lauren Thom is an American actress of Chinese descent. She gained great popularity after she voiced the characters of several cartoons. Childhood, adolescence Lauren Thom was born on August 4, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Lauren was raised by mother Lance Daray and father Chuck Tom

The talented American actor Brandon Flynn has appeared in only three TV series, but has already gained wide popularity among the youth audience. Playing the role of the captain of the school basketball team, together with classmates of the girl who was guilty of the suicide of Hannah, Brandon managed to realistically convey the feelings and fear of the guy

Psychologists have spent a lot of time studying the features of visual perception. It turned out that under certain conditions it is quite possible to deceive even the most sophisticated observer by creating an optical illusion that can cause bewilderment and surprise

Autumn is a time of poets, inspiration and melancholy, when the summer heat subsides, and nature is in pre-winter agony. A large number of folk sayings and proverbs are dedicated to this time of the year, some of which are quite apt and very capacious

Linda Tabagari is a young Russian actress. She began her creative career at the age of five, studying at the school of models and demonstrations of children's clothing from Vyacheslav Zaitsev. At the age of nine, she first appeared in a movie, playing a small role in the TV series "

Linda Diana Thompson is an American actress, poet, and composer. In 1993, together with her husband David Foster, she was nominated for the Grammy and Oscar for the composition I Have Nothing, performed by W. Houston in the film The Bodyguard

Sergei Alexandrovich Yesenin was a loving man. And women were fascinated by this handsome poet. It is not surprising that Yesenin had several civil and official marriages. Sergei Yesenin is a truly popular Russian poet. His poems, testimonies of contemporaries tell that although he lived a short, but stormy life

A talented writer and poet, a skilled artist and composer, an authoritative public figure - all these epithets fully refer to Rabindranath Tagore. His personality became a symbol of high spirituality and influenced not only India, but also the development of the entire world culture

Joan Allen is an American theater and film actress, widely known in the 80s and 90s and early 2000s. Russian moviegoers know her from the film "The Bourne Supremacy", from the drama "Hachiko" and other fairly well-known films

Not so long ago, a democratic regime was established in our country. Now the heads of state, republics, cities and regions are appointed through elections. You can elect both the head of the class at school and the head of the union at work

In May 2012, the film "Moonrise Kingdom" opened the Cannes Film Festival, and almost all the stars involved in the film attended the premiere. Critics and audiences alike welcomed the on-screen tale of first love, set in the vibrant scenery of the sixties

The desire to participate in elections as an observer is a reflection of a person's active civic position. In fact, this is the only way to control compliance with the law at the voting stage. Instructions Step 1 Requirements for an observer are minimal

Countess Ekaterina Ivanovna Razumovskaya was the sister of Empress Elizabeth and was the wife of the last hetman of the Zaporozhye Army. Biography Catherine was born in 1729 into a family belonging to an old family - the Naryshkins

For a modern person, money, in whatever form it may be, cash or non-cash, is the usual means of payment. But there were times when the world did not know money. What caused them to appear? At the dawn of human existence, there was simply no need for money - people lived on hunting and gathering, they simply had nothing to buy and no one to sell to

"Needed where was born". This saying has long lost its relevance. Population migration, both within one country and abroad, has become the most common thing. People all over the world move from place to place in search of lucrative work, study opportunities, career opportunities, or simply to live in comfortable and safe conditions, to have a varied and fulfilling leisure

Society is a historically evolving collection of people linked by various relationships. The development of society cannot be stopped in time. Society is not just people, but individuals. Each of them pursues its own interests, has its own opinion and seeks to solve the problems that arise in front of it in the ways that are most convenient for it

The names that were given before were not exactly the ones we are used to now. A name was given for life, sometimes the fate of a person depended on this. There were beautiful, kind names, but there were also unkind names, when pronouncing which people understood what kind of person was in front of them

The library of Ivan IV the Terrible is one of the mysteries of Russian history. There have been several attempts to find this collection of books. However, every time something interfered with the plans of scientists - search engines. For several centuries, scientists have been trying to find the legendary library of Ivan IV the Terrible, also called Liberia

The popular TV game “What? Where? When?" dates back to 1975. Over the long period of its existence, the game has undergone many changes, but its principle and rules have remained the same. The birth of the game The birthday of this TV game falls on September 4, 1975

The Japanese figure skater Mao Asada got her name in honor of the famous actress Mao Daichi. The athlete became a star immediately after the release of the Grand Prix among juniors in 2004. In 2010, at the Olympics, the six-time Japanese champion and three-time world champion became the first woman in the history of figure skating to perform the triple axel three times in some competitions

Hayao Miyazaki's name is associated with anime. He is one of the most ingenious animation directors, and his amazing work is popular all over the world. Biography facts Hayao Miyazaki was born in the early days of World War II

In 1996, by analogy with the Hollywood Golden Raspberry Award, the Silver Galosh award was established in Russia. Its presentation ceremonies, organized by the Silver Rain radio station, are held annually in Moscow. The initiative to create the playful Silver Galosh award in 1996 belongs to radio host and producer Pavel Vashchekin

A huge number of nationalities live on the territory of Russia - more than 180. The number of the largest ethnic groups is several million people, the smallest - several hundred. How the territory of Russia was formed The abundance of various nations and nationalities living on the territory of Russia largely depends on the history of its formation

More than 100 years have passed since the terrible catastrophe, but this story remains one of the most striking tragedies of mankind. The luxurious, "unsinkable" ship, to which the admiring glances of the whole world were turned, was wrecked on its first voyage

Like a warm cozy scarf in rainy gray weather, a refreshing breeze in the heat, a breath of fresh air in a cramped carriage … Her books are read in one breath. Martin-Lugan Agnes possesses a special gift of hypnosis, capable of influencing the reader from the very first lines

In the early 80s of the XX century, journalist Vasily Peskov published a series of reports about the mysterious Lykov family, who had lived in Khakassia for several decades and led a hermitic lifestyle. It turned out that the Lykovs belonged to one of the branches of the Old Believer Church

Performance has become a popular genre of contemporary art. Performance is an art form in which a work of art consists only of the actions of actors at a specific time and place. The performance first appeared in 1952. The founder of this art movement is John Milton Cage, who performed “4 minutes and 33 seconds of silence” on stage

US parliamentary traditions date back to the late 18th century. The legislative body of this country was called the Congress. Its history began in 1774, but the first modern parliament with two chambers was created later. Today, the US Congress is located in the Capitol Building in Washington DC