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Take the Bastille - a reason for a smile?
\"The Bastille Taken\": Idioms, Proverbs, Sayings, and Jokes About France's Main Fortress On July 14, 1789, the Parisian crowd stormed the fortress-prison of the Bastille. This event echoed throughout the world and forever changed the course of history. B …
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The meaning of forgiveness
Forgiveness: An Inherited Gift or a Product of Civilization Forgiveness is one of the most mysterious and contradictory phenomena of human psychology. We admire those who are able to forgive and at the same time we are surprised: how can one let go of res …
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Narrative of the Absurd
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Modern Contexts of the Mad World The tale that begins with a fall down a rabbit hole has not lost its relevance for a century and a half. Moreover, with each decade, it acquires new meanings, becoming a mirror in which we …
Afghanistan Online · 10 days ago 0 31
Concept of the systemic approach in organization and cooperation by Alexander Bogdanov
Cooperation as a Creative Force: Alexander Bogdanov on Labor Organization and the New SocietyIn the early 20th century, when revolutions were shaking the world and capitalism was demonstrating its cruel logic, one person proposed to look at the history of …
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Fish as a symbol of wealth
Fish as a Symbol of Abundance: From Ancient Traditions to the Modern Table Every culture has symbols that speak of wealth, fertility, and plenty. One of the oldest and most universal is the fish. It glides through waters that have always been associated w …
Afghanistan Online · 17 days ago 0 37
Jeans as an archetype
Jeans: From Workwear to Symbol of Freedom Today, jeans are in every wardrobe. They are worn by presidents and students, rock stars and housewives, children and the elderly. They have ceased to be just clothing — they have become a language through which w …
Afghanistan Online · 19 days ago 0 50
Global cowboy cultural code
The Cowboy Image in World Culture: How a Western Rider Conquered the Planet He wears a wide-brimmed hat, high boots with spurs, jeans, and a leather vest. A Colt is on his hip, and a lasso in his hand. He speaks little, moves fast, and his main companions …
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Attractiveness of Russia for tourism
Russia is a country that many do not take seriously as a tourist destination. In the minds of foreigners, it is bears, balalaikas, vodka, and cold. But those who have decided to come often change their minds. Russia is vast. There are deserts, glaciers, an …
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Afghanistan Online · 32 days ago 0 61
Russia Day in the Context of World Culture
Day of Russia, which we celebrate on June 12, is not just a red date on the calendar. It's an opportunity to view our country as part of the global cultural landscape. Often left out is the question: what has Russia given the world besides ballet, vodka, a …
Afghanistan Online · 33 days ago 0 61
Who is a gringo and why are foreigners called that in Latin America?
“Gringo is not an insult. It’s a diagnosis: ‘not local.’ The sooner you accept that, the more peaceful your travels will be through Latin America.” Imagine: you arrive in Mexico City or Rio de Janeiro, walk down the street, start speaking English — and su …
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