Traveling around the world, it is impossible to fully understand this or that culture without tasting national dishes. Food in each country can give a tourist not only previously unexplored taste sensations, but also a lot to say about the traditions and cultural features of a particular nation. For example, most ...

If you like to feel the adrenaline in your veins, this article is for you. Which of us is not afraid of heights? However, it is one thing to look down while standing on the balcony of a skyscraper standing on the ground, another is to admire the beauties while on an unstable bridge. Wooden, steel, hanging, living ... They are different, but ...

Who does not want to live in a place where there is no crime? Probably, each of us was thinking about moving to a country where you can live in peace, not being afraid to walk the streets at night and not to feel fear every time you see a crowd of suspicious people. Nowadays, living in a quiet place where there is no crime ...

Taxes are the main source of replenishment of state funds. Throughout the history of mankind, they have been called differently, but no one has yet come up with an alternative to them. In the first known human civilization, in Mesopotamia, taxes were taken in kind, livestock and grain, then, with the development of the economy, payments ...

Coronavirus spread as quickly as possible around the world. At the moment, there are still countries where not a single case of the disease has been registered, but their number is small. Most states suffer heavy losses due to COVID-19. The lists of infected and those who could not be saved are replenished daily....

The oldest buildings in Russia have seen a lot: the great wars, the Tatar-Mongol invasion, fires, etc., but nevertheless survived to us in their original form. Already for this you have respect for the builders. Many other buildings were destroyed or undergone significant changes. There will always be people ...

Fountains are a very beautiful sight, especially if they are big, musical, or all together. They are in many cities, but really not many are huge: in this collection we will tell you about some of them. We bring to your attention the top 10 largest fountains in the world: impressive ...

Moscow is breaking records for positive temperatures. January rains the capital, while Muscovites wait for snow, sledges, ice rinks and snowmen. Scientists talk about the obvious impact on climate of global warming, which can be felt on their own skin. And while the inhabitants of the central region are waiting ...

Despite the fact that in the modern world there are a huge number of supermarkets, most Muscovites prefer shopping from the markets. In such places it is quite convenient to find the necessary product from thousands of options and get in touch with the seller in price. In the capital there are many large ...

Artillery is not in vain called the "god of war." A hail of shells suddenly delivers a powerful blow that cannot be achieved by any other means. A plane with bombs can be seen from afar. A field engineer with a box of explosives can be stopped by a banal infantry patrol. But the shot from the gun is fast, powerful and practically ...

Each city of our planet has a special attraction in the form of a central square. It is the pride of the locals and a favorite place among those who are used to pleasantly strolling alone or the whole family. In antiquity, the most important ...

At the moment, the only opportunity to get acquainted with the animal world are zoos. This is a real storehouse of natural wonders. Only here can a person see a predator, feed exotic birds or watch monkeys. Although in this regard, there are several different opinions....

Few people know, but Luxembourg is even smaller than the smallest US state of Rhode Island! This small country in Western Europe has no borders with the sea, but there are many dense forests, hills and low mountains. People inhabited Luxembourg during the time of the Roman Empire. However his real story ...

Nizhny Novgorod is one of the largest cities in Russia. It was founded on February 10, 1221 by Prince Yuri Vsevolodovich. The city is located at the confluence of 2 large rivers - the Oka and Volga. That is what helped him become a center in shipping. It is worth noting that in 1834 a weather station was built here, ...

Interestingly, the name "Children's World" was chosen thanks to the book by K. D. Ushinsky (1824-1870), "Native Word". A separate book, Children's World, was published as an appendix. For the first time, all this was published abroad. It should be noted that until now texts from these books are read in schools among the elementary grades....

What is known about Mongolia to a simple Russian man in the street? There are many endless steppes, the Gobi desert and Genghis Khan was born in this country. That’s probably all. However, a country with such a long history and cultural identity is full of other equally interesting features. Delicious food, interesting ...

The special color and lightness of Rostov-on-Don is explained by its location. Residents not only actually inhabit two parts of the world - Europe and Asia and can travel daily from one to the other, but also have access to 5 seas at once. Of great importance in the history of the development of the city was the merchants: ...

Georgia is located at the junction of Europe and Asia. It is a multinational country with a rich history. It is famous for its picturesque nature, amazing architecture, delicious national dishes and the friendly attitude of local residents. Most people do not have the right idea ...

The fabulous architecture of Hungary, the abundance of thermal springs and the enchanting folklore history give the country enduring popularity. However, in addition to its famous attractions, the country has secrets unknown to many visitors. This is a very curious country in the heart. ...

Russian sea routes have long been considered promising trade channels. At first, ships with grain and provisions traveled along them, then they were replaced by liners with passengers and tourists, after that, ships with coal and timber industry went through the same channels, and, finally, oil tankers. ...