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The Russian people are representatives of the East Slavic ethnos, the indigenous inhabitants of Russia (110 million people - 80% of the population of the Russian Federation), the largest ethnic group in Europe. The Russian diaspora numbers about 30 million people and it is concentrated in countries such as Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, in countries the former USSR, in the US and EU countries. As a result of sociological research, it was found that 75% of the Russian population of Russia are followers of Orthodoxy, and a significant part of the population does not classify itself as a particular religion. The national language of the Russian people is Russian.

Each country and its people have their own meaning in modern world, the concepts of folk culture and history of the nation, their formation and development are very important. Each nation and its culture are unique in their own way, the color and uniqueness of each nation should not be lost or dissolve in assimilation with other nations, the younger generation should always remember who they really are. For Russia, which is a multinational power and home to 190 peoples, the issue of national culture is quite acute, due to the fact that for recent years its erasure is especially noticeable against the background of the cultures of other nationalities.

Culture and life of the Russian people

(Russian folk costume)

The first associations that arise with the concept of "Russian people" are, of course, the breadth of the soul and the strength of the spirit. But the national culture is formed by people, it is these character traits that have a huge impact on its formation and development.

One of the distinguishing features of the Russian people has always been and is simplicity, in former times Slavic houses and property were very often plundered and completely destroyed, hence the simplified attitude to everyday life. And of course, these trials, which fell to the lot of the long-suffering Russian people, only hardened their character, made them stronger and taught them to get out of any life situations with their heads held high.

Kindness can be called another trait that prevails in the character of the Russian ethnos. The whole world is well aware of the concept of Russian hospitality, when "they feed, and watered, and put to sleep." A unique combination of such qualities as cordiality, mercy, compassion, generosity, tolerance and, again, simplicity, which are very rare in other peoples of the world, all this is fully manifested in the very breadth of the Russian soul.

Hard work is another of the main traits of the Russian character, although many historians in the study of the Russian people note both her love for work and great potential, and her laziness, as well as complete lack of initiative (remember Oblomov in Goncharov's novel). But all the same, the efficiency and endurance of the Russian people is an indisputable fact, against which it is difficult to object. And no matter how scientists around the world want to understand the “mysterious Russian soul”, it is unlikely that any of them can do it, because it is so unique and multifaceted that its “highlight” will forever remain a secret for everyone.

Traditions and customs of the Russian people

(Russian meal)

Folk traditions and customs represent a unique connection, a kind of "bridge of times" linking the far past with the present. Some of them are rooted in the pagan past of the Russian people, even before the baptism of Russia, little by little their sacred meaning was lost and forgotten, but the main points have been preserved and are still observed. In villages and towns, Russian traditions and customs are honored and remembered to a greater extent than in cities, which is associated with a more isolated lifestyle of urban residents.

A large number of rituals and traditions are associated with family life(this is matchmaking, and wedding celebrations, and the baptism of children). Carrying out ancient ceremonies and rituals guaranteed in the future a successful and happy life, the health of descendants and the general well-being of the family.

(Colorized snapshot of a Russian family in the early 20th century)

Since olden times, Slavic families were distinguished by a large number of family members (up to 20 people), adult children, having already got married, remained to live in home, the head of the family was a father or an older brother, all of them had to obey and unquestioningly carry out all their orders. Usually weddings were held either in the fall, after the harvest, or in the winter after the Epiphany (January 19). Then the first week after Easter, the so-called "Red Hill", was considered a very good time for a wedding. The wedding itself was preceded by a matchmaking rite, when the groom's parents came to the bride's family together with his godparents, if the parents agreed to give their daughter in marriage, then the bride was held (acquaintance of the future newlyweds), then there was a ceremony of conspiracy and mating (the parents decided on the dowry and the date of the wedding festivities ).

The rite of baptism in Russia was also interesting and unique, the child had to be baptized immediately after birth, for this, godparents were chosen, who would be responsible for the life and well-being of the godson throughout their lives. At one year old, the baby was put on the inside of a sheep's sheepskin coat and sheared, cutting a cross on the crown, with such a meaning that impure forces would not be able to penetrate his head, and would have no power over him. Every Christmas Eve (January 6), a slightly grown godson must bring kutya (wheat porridge with honey and poppy seeds) to the godparents, and they, in turn, must present him with sweets.

Traditional holidays of the Russian people

Russia is a truly unique state, where, along with the highly developed culture of the modern world, they carefully honor the ancient traditions of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers, going back centuries and keeping the memory of not only Orthodox vows and canons, but also the most ancient pagan rituals and sacraments. And to this day, pagan holidays are celebrated, people listen to the signs and age-old traditions, remember and tell their children and grandchildren old traditions and legends.

Main folk holidays:

Christmas Jan. 7
Christmastide January 6 - 9
Baptism January 19
Maslenitsa from 20 to 26 February

Forgiveness Sunday ( before the onset of Lent)
Palm Sunday ( Sunday preceding Easter)
Easter ( the first Sunday after the full moon, which occurs not earlier than the day of the conditional vernal equinox on March 21)
Red hill ( first Sunday after Easter)

Trinity ( Sunday at Pentecost - 50th day after Easter)
Ivan Kupala 7 july
Day of Peter and Fevronia July 8
Ilyin's day August 2

Honey Savior 14 august
Apple Spas August 19
Third (Khlebny) Spas August 29
Cover day October 14

There is a belief that on the night of Ivan Kupala (July 6-7), once a year a fern flower blooms in the forest, and whoever finds it will gain untold riches. In the evening, large bonfires are kindled near rivers and lakes, people dressed in festive Old Russian robes lead round dances, sing ritual chants, jump over the fire, and let wreaths go downstream, hoping to find their soul mate.

Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday of the Russian people, celebrated during the week before Lent. For a very long time, Shrovetide was rather not a holiday, but a ritual, when the memory of departed ancestors was honored, placating them with pancakes, asking them for a fertile year, and spending the winter by burning a straw effigy. Time passed, and the Russian people, thirsting for fun and positive emotions in the cold and dull season, turned the sad holiday into a more cheerful and daring celebration, which began to symbolize the joy of the imminent end of winter and the arrival of the long-awaited warmth. The meaning changed, but the tradition of baking pancakes remained, exciting winter entertainment appeared: sledding and horse-drawn sledding downhill, a straw effigy of Winter was burned, a relative went to pancakes during the whole Shrovetide week, sometimes to the mother-in-law, then to the sister-in-law, the atmosphere of celebration and fun reigned everywhere , various theatrical and puppet performances with the participation of Petrushka and other folklore characters were held on the streets. One of the most colorful and dangerous entertainments on Maslenitsa was fist fights, in which the male population took part, for whom it was an honor to take part in a kind of "war effort", testing them for courage, courage and dexterity.

Christmas and Easter are considered especially revered Christian holidays among the Russian people.

The Nativity of Christ is not only a bright holiday of Orthodoxy, it also symbolizes the rebirth and return to life, the traditions and customs of this holiday, filled with kindness and humanity, high moral ideals and the triumph of the spirit over worldly concerns, in the modern world they are reopened to society and rethought by it. The day before Christmas (January 6) is called Christmas Eve, because the main dish of the festive table, which should consist of 12 dishes, is a special porridge "sochivo", consisting of boiled cereals sprinkled with honey, sprinkled with poppy seeds and nuts. You can sit down at the table only after the first star appears in the sky, Christmas (January 7) is a family holiday, when everyone gathered at the same table, ate a festive meal and gave each other gifts. 12 days after the holiday (until January 19) are called Christmastide, earlier at this time girls in Russia held various gatherings with fortune-telling and rituals to attract grooms.

Bright Easter has long been considered a great holiday in Russia, which people associated with the day of general equality, forgiveness and mercy. On the eve of Easter celebrations, Russian women usually bake cakes (festive Easter bread) and Easter, clean and decorate their homes, young people and children paint eggs, which, according to ancient legend, symbolize drops of blood of Jesus Christ crucified on the cross. On the day of Holy Easter, smartly dressed people, meeting, say "Christ is Risen!", Answer "Truly He is Risen!"

Brazil is not only a synonym for the word "football", but also amazingly beautiful flora, many kilometers of beaches and interesting architecture.

Overview, climate, communication about the people and culture of Brazil

Population: approximately 153 million

Capital: Brasilia.

Religion: The rejection of the official religion occurred in 1889, when the country declared itself a republic. However, in 1980, a survey was conducted, according to which it became clear that 90% of the population are Catholics.

Geographical position: 93% of the country is located in South America... In the north, it borders with Venezuela and Guiana, in the west - with Bolitvia and Peru, in the south - with Uruguay. The east and southeast of Brazil are washed by the Atlantic Ocean.

Time: the country is simultaneously in 4 time zones. The difference with Moscow is from 5 to 8 hours.

Climate: tropical, subtropical.

Motley ethnic composition - this phrase can be used to describe the population of the Republic of Brazil. The culture of the country was formed under the influence of historical conditions. We are talking about colonization, the import of black slaves, as well as a massive flow of emigrants from Europe, China and Japan. All this led to the mixing of ethnic groups with the indigenous population - the Indians.

Brazilian culture (briefly)

The unique heritage of this country has been brought by a mixture of ethnic groups: Brazilians, Americans and Europeans. However, there is one culture that still influences Brazil today - Portuguese. The country is highly developed in terms of folk art, which is a mixture of the arts of the same Portuguese, Africans and Indians.

Also, the culture of Brazil is based on the preferences of the population for lyrics and poetry. It is not for nothing that many poets were born and worked on its territory. Do not forget about pottery and painting.

And, of course, what is Brazil without music, which plays an important role in the life of every person born here.

The word Brazil comes from the Portuguese word "pau brasil" and means "red as coals".
The country has the longest coastline in the world. Its length is 7491 km.
The Portuguese call the state "the land of the holy cross".
The only Portuguese-speaking country in South America. Despite this, more than 180 languages are spoken here.
The slogan of the country: "Order and progress". This inscription is on the national flag.
built in 41 months.
The country's official birthday is September 7, 1822.
After the end of the Second World War most of Nazis fled to Brazil, including Joseph Mengel, better known as the Angel of Death.
The Brazilian city of Candido Godoy is the twin capital of the world.
Religion is no less significant culture in Brazil. The country is home to the largest number of Catholics (73.6% of the total).
Some of them are concentrated in Sao Paulo.
A popular surname in the country is Silva.
Brazil has over 4,000 airports.
About 6 million tourists visit the country annually.

Well, the last fact, as well as the pride of the Brazilians: this is the most titled country, since it became the world champion in football 5 times and won the Olympic Games in the summer of 2016.

Elements of culture

The American scientist Huxley once suggested dividing it into several elements for further comparison and more detailed consideration. Based on this, it can be noted that the culture of Brazil (as well as that of another country) is divided into 3 areas:

Mentifacts - art, traditions, religion, language and folklore.
Social facts - family structure, political structure and educational system.
Artifacts are a reflection of the types of production that allow the population to live, eat and satisfy other needs.

Do not forget, if not about the defining, but the most important element of culture - religion. Although sometimes religion becomes a defining regional indicator.

The most interesting for tourists and residents of other countries are elements that are included in the category of mentifacts. We will tell you about them in more detail.

Music

Its formation took place under the influence of three continents, and what is remarkable, it is still improving and striking in its diversity. In 1930, the samba gained popularity. The most famous star of this trend was considered to be famous for her fruit headdresses.

In the 50s, the musical direction found its tranquility thanks to a new style - bossa nova. The most famous song of those years is undoubtedly "Girl from Ipanema". By the way, this trend influenced the formation of North American jazz.

In 1960, tropicalism came into vogue, in 1980 - the fiery and still popular lambada.

Traditions and customs

An experienced tourist knows that before going on a trip to a particular country, it is necessary to learn about it from various sources. And if someone thinks that Brazil is what is shown in the TV series, then he is deeply mistaken.

Wedding. After the wedding ceremony, a sorcerer appears in front of the newlyweds in the church, who must drive away evil spirits from their happiness. Only after that does the wedding itself begin. By the way, during the fun, guests take turns writing the names of Brazilian cities; there must be casadinos (cookies) and a drink made from coconut milk on the table. And, of course, no wedding takes place without traditional samba and a fiery pagoda.

New Year it is customary to meet in white clothes, since Brazilians believe that this particular color brings good luck. If you want to improve your health next year, add elements of pink to your outfit, choose shades of gold for wealth, and red for those who dream of great love.

The love of communication is what distinguishes the population and culture of Brazil from other countries. Then everything goes according to the standard scheme: men discuss politics and football, women - TV shows. Brazilians do not consider it shameful to ask a stranger how old he is, where he works and what religion he preaches. And if you do not refuse to communicate, then be sure that these lovely and cheerful people are saturated with sympathy for you.

What is Brazil without ...

Every year millions of tourists come to Rio for the sake of one thing ... to enjoy a spectacular and incendiary carnival! It makes no sense to talk about this dance holiday, but learn a few interesting facts still worth:

For Brazilians, carnival is a cultural treasure that appeared in the 17th century thanks to the Portuguese.
The duration of the holiday is 4 days: from Saturday to Tuesday.
Sambadrome is a 700-meter walkway for the procession of dancers.
The entrance to the main zone costs from 600 to 1000 euros. And this is just a ticket for one day of the holiday.
Preparation for the next carnival begins the next day after the end of the previous one.

Well, as the Brazilians say: "On this holiday you can relax and have fun, because everything that happens at the carnival remains here."

And finally, a few words about religion, language, food

Few people know that Brazil, which is so strong and diverse, supports other religions in addition to Catholicism. Among them are animism, secretism and other African cults. Also on the territory of the country they profess kardicism - a combination of spiritual religion and mysticism.

Brazilians speak Portuguese, and knowledgeable people often pay attention to the fact that it is partially mixed with African and Indian. By the way, dialects and slangs depend on the place of residence.

The country's staple foods are beans, rice and cassava flour. The most common dish is thick soup cooked on coconut milk with the addition of seafood and vegetables. Also on the streets you can find local women selling crushed beans stuffed with seafood. An original and interesting dish for tourists locals flavored with plenty of onion and salt.

Whatever one may say, but it is impossible to deny the fact that the Portuguese had a colossal influence on Brazil. As for immigrants from some Asian and European countries, they were able to form a culture only in the areas where they settled. By the way, now they have turned into large cities.

It is this combination of different religions, ethnic groups and traditions that made Brazil a very colorful and interesting country for tourists.

The country's population (estimated in 1995) is about 125,879,000 people (seventh in the world), with an average density of about 334 people per square kilometer (also one of the first places in the world; for comparison, in the USA - 28 people per square kilometer, and in the UK 238). Ethnic groups: Japanese -99%, Koreans - 0.5%, Chinese, Ainu. Over 100 years, the population of Japan has increased by 3 times. Average life expectancy (1992): 77 years - men, 82 years - women. The birth rate (per 1000 people) - 10. The death rate (per 1000 people) - 7. In the NP per capita: 32,640 US dollars. Language: Japanese (state), many Japanese speak English. Japanese is very specific and is not included in any language group. Religion: Shinto (a religious movement in which there are about 200 sects), Buddhism, Christianity (Protestantism, Catholicism, Orthodoxy); almost all Japanese are Shintoists, but most Shintoists also profess Buddhism. The capital is Tokyo. Most Japanese people live in overcrowded cities located on the coastal plains. The metropolitan regions of Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo are among the most populated in the world. These cities have subways. The islands are interconnected by underwater tunnels, ferries and bridges. In order to save space, the Japanese invented the so-called "capsule rooms", in which only one sleeping place is located. Hotels with such rooms are much cheaper than ordinary hotels, and they are used by businessmen who come for a short time on business. Over the past decades, the nature of the natural movement of the population has changed dramatically. Japan became the first state in Asia to switch from the second to the first type of population reproduction. This “demographic revolution” happened in very short lines. It was the result of socio-economic transformations in Japanese society, advances in education and health care. Japan is the country with the lowest infant mortality rate in the world. Big influence also provided by the state demographic policy. The ratio of men to women in the Japanese population is almost equal to one. In recent years, the process of “aging” of the population, as a result of a decrease in the birth rate and an increase in life expectancy, has become an acute problem in Japan. This process is happening here much faster than in other developed capitalist countries. The growth rate of the economically active population in Japan (which includes people 15 years of age and older, employed in public labor, as well as the unemployed) decreased due to a decrease in the influx of young people into it, which in turn was associated with a decrease in the birth rate and an increase in the time required for education ... The unemployment rate in Japan is currently much lower than in other advanced capitalist countries. In Japan, it is highest among men, mainly of middle and older age. The aggravation of the problem of employment of the population was caused by the accelerated transformation of the production structure and the growth of technical equipment of production. The Japanese government took a number of measures: through tax incentives, it encouraged private companies to create new jobs, retrain their workers, use part-time labor, attract capital to areas where there was a surplus of labor. In addition, the government allocated its own funds to ensure the priority creation of enterprises in labor-surplus areas, and also took on the costs of moving labor from areas with surplus labor, labor where there is a shortage of labor. On the whole, this government policy has proven to be very effective, and the Japanese pursuit of knowledge deserves special attention. There are about 50 universities in the country (more than in the whole of Western Europe). The capital is home to the Academy of Sciences, the Academy of Arts and Music, theaters and libraries. From the very early age, children are taught curiosity and interest in nature. Firms sponsor the education of their employees' children, provide housing, vacations and medical care for their employees. The high intensity of work, where every minute is valued, is combined with mandatory group sessions to improve the quality of the manufactured product, as well as obligatory trips of all employees of the company to some healing thermal spring or to an area famous for a particularly beautiful landscape. Japan has long been respectful of nature. To admire flowers has become a national tradition. The cherry blossom (sakura) festival is the most beautiful national holiday. One of the most common Japanese traditions is to recreate nature in miniature - either in the form of a very small, dwarf garden at home, or in the form of a kind of small landscape. Japanese steadfastly adhere to traditional family rituals, the observance of which is considered necessary condition decency and dignified social behavior. Wedding ceremonies are held in Shinto shrines. Cultural artistic and everyday traditions include: ikebana - the art of making bouquets and arranging flowers and tree branches in vases, bansai - growing bonsai, calligraphy - beautiful brush and ink writing, music, painting on paper and silk , original temple and landscape architecture, shadow theater, tea ceremonies, women's clothing, kimono, heavyweight wrestling sumo, judo, karate, chopsticks, and also a specific cuisine. Among the most important traditions are the veneration of the elders, the conclusion of marriages by agreement of parents, belief in numerous omens, the rite of meditation, the use of various calendar systems, an abundance of official public holidays (including children's day, day of majority, spring and autumn equinox Japan's museums, with the exception of a few modern galleries in major cities, are treasuries and are located in temples and shrines. The most famous of this kind is the Myohoin Temple in Kyoto. Tokyo is also home to numerous museums, including: the largest art museum countries - National Museum; museum of calligraphy; National Museum Western art; Japanese Folk Art Museum, Meiji Shrine Treasury Museum; National Science Museum. Among the historical and architectural sights of Japan, one can note in Tokyo - the Imperial Palace; many Buddhist temples, the main among which is the Rakanji temple; Tokyo TV Tower 333 meters high; zoo, in Kobe - a large number of Christian churches and Buddhist temples; a magnificent art museum in Kyoto (the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868) - more than 2,000 ancient temples and shrines; 24 museums; Nijo Castle; the imperial palace; Katsura palace; ancient imperial tombs; magnificent gardens and parks, in Nagoya - the Nagoya castle (1612): the two main and oldest shrines of Shinto - Atsuta and Isya.

The official name is the People's Republic of China, PRC (People's Republic of China). Located in the eastern part of the Eurasian continent on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean. The area is 9.6 million km2, the population is 1284.53 million people. (end 2002). Official language- Chinese. The capital is Beijing (14.23 million people with adjoining counties, end of 2002). Public Holidays: Agricultural Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) - Gregorian January-February; Day of the People's Republic of China on October 1. The monetary unit is the yuan (ren-minbi).

In the PRC there are: Xianggang Special Administrative Region (UAR) (Hong Kong), Aomen Special Administrative Region (UAR) (Macau) - both in Southeast China.

In the East China Sea, there is the island of Taiwan, separated from the continent by the Taiwan Strait, which China considers the 23rd province.

Member 677 international organizations, incl. UN (since 1971) and its specialized organizations, WTO (since 2001), APEC (since 1991), IMF, IDA, etc.

SIGHTS OF CHINA

Temple of Heaven (Tian Tan)

Terracotta Army

Shaolin monastery

Forbidden City (Beijing)

The great Wall of China

GEOGRAPHY OF CHINA

Located from west to east from 73 ° east longitude west of Wujia county in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the Pamir Highlands up to 135 ° east longitude at the confluence of the Amur (Heilongjiang) and Ussuri (Usulijiang) rivers; from north to south from 53 ° north latitude from the median line of the Amur (Heilongjiang) River at Mohe to 4 ° of the southern tip of the Nanshaqundao archipelago at Cape Zengmuansha.

The coast of the country is washed in the east and southeast by the waters of the Bohai Gulf, the Yellow, East China, South China Seas and the Gulf of Tonkin.

There are 5,400 islands in the vast sea area belonging to China. The largest of them are Taiwan - 36 thousand km2 and Hainan - 34 thousand km2. The length of the continent's coastline is 18 thousand km. In its northern part, it forms the Liaodong Peninsula (Liaoning Province) and the Shandong Peninsula (Shandong Province), and in the southern part opposite the Hainan Island - the Leizhou Peninsula (Guangdong Province). There are many natural harbors, on the basis of which the most important seaports of the country operate - Dalian, Qinghuangdao, Tianjin, Yantai, Qingdao, Lianyungang, Nantong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Zhanjiang and Beihai.

The length of the land border is 22,800 km. China borders on the DPRK in the northeast (1,416 km); in the northeast and north with The Russian Federation(3605 km and 40 km), in the north with Mongolia (4673 km); in the northwest with Kazakhstan (1533 km) and Kyrgyzstan (858 km); in the west with Tajikistan (414 km), Afghanistan (76 km), Pakistan (523 km); in the southwest and south with India (3380 km); in the south with Nepal (1,236 km), Bhutan (470 km), Myanmar (2,185 km), Laos (423 km) and Vietnam (1281 km). In the east and southeast, China has maritime borders with the Republic of Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia.

There are many lakes in China, their total area is approximately 80,000 km2. Lakes in China can also be divided into external and internal. The external ones include freshwater lakes rich in fish and other aquatic products in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, such as Poyanghu in Jiangxi Province, an area of 3583 km2, a depth of 16 m; Dongtinghu in Hunan province, area 2,820 km2, depth 30.8 m; Taihu in Jiangsu province, area 2,425 km2, depth 3.33 m, as well as Lake Xingkai (Khanka) in Heilongjiang province on the border with the Russian Federation, total area 4,500 km2 (1/3 is located on Chinese territory), depth 10 m. K internal include salt lakes, the largest of which is Qinghai in the province of the same name, area 4583 km2, depth 32.8 m. Among the internal lakes there are many dried up, such as Lop Nor.

The plains of northeastern China consist of the Sanjiang lowland, located along the lower reaches of the Songhua River between the Amur and Ussuri, and another vast lowland located in its northern part along the middle course of the Songhua River and in the southern part along the course of another large northeast river, the Liaohe. They are interconnected by a narrow valley of the Songhua River and together form the Songliao Plain. This plain extends to the Liaodong Bay and is connected there with the country's largest Great Plain of China. The Great Plain of China stretches from the Great Wall of China in the north to the Yangtze River in the south.

Unique culture of multinational Russia.
Culture plays an important role in the development of civilization. Throughout the progress of human society, there are cases of disappearance of entire nations, but thanks to the culture of ancient peoples, they entered world history, for many hundreds of years.
Each of the countries around the world is distinguished by a unique, unlike other countries, culture. Russia is a country with a rich history and rich cultural heritage. The culture of Russia takes its origins, back in Ancient Rus... This is evidenced by the preserved to this day, ancient Russian temples and architectural monuments, which are under protection world organization UNESCO. Each stage in the development of the state left its mark on the cultural traditions of the entire Russian people. Subsequently, a power was formed, with a rich cultural heritage, studied and aroused interest in people all over the world.
Works of Russian literature are included in the program of educational institutions in many Western countries. Creations of famous Russian classics, head the lists best works centuries. Plays are still staged on them, and films are made by famous directors. Russian painting has also gained fame throughout the world. Musical compositions created by Russian composers delight connoisseurs of the classics, and Russian ballet has always been a subject for imitation.
The culture of Russia is not only literature, ancient monuments, great wars and battles that have gone down in history, but also rich national traditions, customs of peoples, and spiritual values. Russia is a multinational country. It is known that it includes peoples of more than two hundred nationalities. Every nation is different characteristic features: linguistic accessories, traditional values and peculiarities of national temperament. The joint coexistence of the peoples of Russia has largely influenced the culture of the entire country as a whole.
Each region of vast Russia is famous for its unique feature and arouses the interest of travelers. Many historically significant buildings have been erected in the central part of the country. The history of the construction of these buildings and their original architecture has great importance in the Russian cultural heritage. The north of the country is famous for its fur production and the manufacture of bone products. A special part of the culture of the Tatars is the national cuisine, the dishes of which were adopted by many peoples. Peoples North Caucasus, are distinguished by their bright temperament, but they are famous all over the world thanks to their national dance - lezginka. Traditional dance is not the only feature of the mountain peoples. Some of their representatives through the centuries passed on jewelry and weapons craft. The diverse spiritual culture of the Buryats is unique, and still not fully explored, because there are many peoples living in Russia and not all have been fully studied.
All nationalities stand out for their exclusivity and are worthy of study and dissemination. It is quite natural that under the influence of technological progress, the historical memory of the nation weakens, and the national culture is lost. To avoid this, museums throughout the country keep items of great cultural significance. Many exhibitions, folklore events are held. Tours are organized by places cultural heritage, to attract tourists and young people. Despite many differences among themselves, the peoples of Russia have one common feature- respect for the traditions of ancestors. Thanks to this, the national characteristics of the peoples of Russia will be passed on from generation to generation for many years to come. And it is possible that in many centuries, representatives of the future generation will admire the unique culture of multinational Russia.