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Etymology of names: meaning, origin, character, interesting facts
Etymology of names: meaning, origin, character, interesting facts

Etymology of names: how a proper name arose, the origin of people's names, the designation of a character in a name. What does the word "name" mean? Names in ancient times, in Ancient Russia and after the adoption of Christianity. Origin of female names. Comparative table on the origin of modern names. Legends and interesting facts about names

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Composition "What is compassion and mercy"
Composition "What is compassion and mercy"

In the conditions of modern society, such concepts as compassion, mercy, sympathy have practically lost their meaning and their use by people in everyday life. Composition "What is compassion?" included in almost every school curriculum. In children, teachers want to find grains of these complex, but bright and necessary feelings in the world

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What are common words in Russian? Examples of Common Words
What are common words in Russian? Examples of Common Words

The dictionary of the Russian language is rich and varied. But common vocabulary is undoubtedly considered the most important part of it. It is the core without which it is impossible to imagine language and conversation. Learn what common words are. Also let's look at dialectisms and professionalisms

  • Feudal lord - who is this? The meaning of the word "feudal"

    The Middle Ages is a special era that has historically unique characteristics - heretics and the Inquisition, indulgence and alchemy, the Crusades and feudalism. Who is a feudal lord? This definition and the concept of feudalism are discussed in more detail below

  • The length of the Moscow Ring Road and some historical facts

    MKAD is one of the largest and most famous highways in the world. It has a long history of renovations and improvements to this project. The Moscow Ring Road is located on the territory of Moscow and its environs. Even at the present time, its interchanges are being improved for the convenience of motorists, which will minimize traffic jams and increase throughput. What is the length of the Moscow Ring Road?

  • Reforms of Peter the Great and their role in the development of the state

    In a relatively short period of time, Peter I managed to bring the Russian state out of the shadows - thanks to his reforms, Russia became one of the leading powers in the arena of world life. This happened after the introduction of changes that concerned almost all aspects of life (economic reforms were especially influential)

  • Gavriil Ivanovich Golovkin (1660–1734) - an associate of Peter the Great: a brief biography

    Gavriil Ivanovich Golovkin is a well-known associate of the first Russian emperor Peter I. He had the title of count, since 1709 he served as chancellor of the Russian Empire (under him the position was established), from 1731 to 1734 he was the first cabinet minister. He remained in history as a skillful and dexterous courtier, who became the founder of the Golovkin family. In 1720, when the colleges were established, he became president of the College of Foreign Affairs