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How to write an essay about summer in English
How to write an essay about summer in English

Summer is a favorite time of the year for many people, and especially during school years, because you can forget about studying and enjoy. But upon returning to school, teachers will definitely be asked to talk about the summer holidays. How to do it, you will learn in this article

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Haymaking - is it work or a holiday in the traditions of the Russian peasantry?
Haymaking - is it work or a holiday in the traditions of the Russian peasantry?

The article will talk about a holiday for any peasant in the old days - haymaking. It tells about how this process went, about the order of work and the importance of haymaking for a simple Russian peasant of that time

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  • Trough - what is it? Word interpretation
    Trough - what is it? Word interpretation

    The article talks about the meaning that the word trough is endowed with. It is a noun that can be used both literally and figuratively. It all depends on the specific context. Also, to consolidate the information, examples of use are given

  • A stanitsa is a type of settlement and a lifestyle
    A stanitsa is a type of settlement and a lifestyle

    Reading through historical documents devoted to the southern regions of the Russian Kingdom and the Russian Empire, one can often stumble upon the term "village". And not always the understanding of the reader correlates with the values laid down by the author. Why is this happening, what does the capacious word actually mean? The article will tell about all the existing nuances

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Temporarily obligated peasant: what did the abolition of serfdom give the people?
Temporarily obligated peasant: what did the abolition of serfdom give the people?

The concept of "temporarily liable peasant" appeared along with the abolition of serfdom in 1861. What rights did yesterday's serf get?

  • Inca pyramids: history, location, creators

    The discovery of the New World gave the world not only corn, sunflower, tobacco, but also introduced unknown civilizations. The conquistadors met with representatives of some of them in person, and some of them were left with only megalithic monuments. Such evidence of a once flourishing civilization are the Inca pyramids

  • Mirror armor: types, description, distribution. Armor of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich

    Mirror armor, which will be discussed below, was used by many peoples from the 10th to the 17th century. In Persian culture, this type of warrior's protection was called chahar-aina, which literally translates as 'four mirrors'. The Chinese called it pinyin - 'mirror that protects the heart'. This indicates some external properties and structural features of this armor

  • History of Murmansk: foundation, development, attractions and interesting facts

    Forty-two-meter "Alyosha", sternly looking at the bay near the coast of the Barents Sea, snow in June and polar lights - this is all Murmansk. It is rightly called the largest city beyond the Arctic Circle. Among his titles is the title of Hero City. The port is not deprived of a peculiar attraction. In addition, many tourists note the special flavor, friendliness of local residents

  • Arakcheev: brief biography, history and interesting facts from life

    Some statesmen will always be remembered. One of these odious figures was Arakcheev. A brief biography will not reveal all the facets of this reformer and close associate of Alexander the First, but will allow you to get acquainted with the main areas of activity of the talented Minister of War. Usually his surname is associated with drill. He really liked order