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How To Get To The Exhibition "1812 In Private Collections In Moscow And St. Petersburg"

How To Get To The Exhibition "1812 In Private Collections In Moscow And St. Petersburg"

2025-06-01 05:06

An exhibition “1812 in private collections in Moscow and St. Petersburg” was opened in the Alexander Palace-Museum, which is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. The exposition consists of more than 300 works of decorative and applied arts

How To Paint Eggs With Improvised Means

How To Paint Eggs With Improvised Means

2025-06-01 05:06

Celebrating Easter is hard to imagine without a basket with bright, colorful eggs. Dye manufacturers offer a whole palette of different colors, but if you find turmeric or coffee in your kitchen cabinet, and beets, carrots or onions in the refrigerator, coloring can easily be done with scrap materials

How Much Alcohol Is Needed For A Wedding Banquet

How Much Alcohol Is Needed For A Wedding Banquet

2025-06-01 05:06

When ordering a banquet in a restaurant, the question often arises: how much alcohol you need to take in order for everyone to have enough, and at the same time there is not a lot of excess left. Many restaurants and cafes, when ordering a banquet, allow you to bring alcohol with you or buy from them at supplier prices

How To Make A Beautiful Postcard For Mom On March 8 With Your Own Hands

How To Make A Beautiful Postcard For Mom On March 8 With Your Own Hands

2025-06-01 05:06

A do-it-yourself gift for March 8 is a sign of attention and care in relation to mom and other close people. Even a young child can create an original postcard for March 8th. It is necessary - colored double-sided cardboard

Unification In Moscow In 2019: Schedule

Unification In Moscow In 2019: Schedule

2025-06-01 05:06

Unction or Blessing of Oil is one of the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church. At this sacred service, the servants of the Temple and believers pray for deliverance from physical and mental ailments. Thanks to this, a person receives God's grace, forgiveness of sins and help in healing

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How To Know The Future At Christmas

How To Know The Future At Christmas

From time immemorial, young girls believed in predictions, miracles, divination and fortune-telling. It has long been considered that Christmastide (begins on Christmas Eve and before Epiphany) is the best time to find out your future. The most favorable time for fortune-telling falls on Christmas Eve

What Date Do They Go To Carol

What Date Do They Go To Carol

When Christmas is just around the corner, and after it the Old New Year, those celebrating are actively preparing for the ancient ritual holidays in compliance with the folk customs of their area. Those who would like to carol for the first time in the coming New Year holidays should know how many experienced carollers are caroling

How To Make A Wish On Svyatki

How To Make A Wish On Svyatki

Christmastide is considered to be the time that passes between Christmas and Epiphany. It was believed that the most accurate predictions would be for the old New Year. At all times, many people were interested in knowing their future. It was believed that at this time from the otherworldly forces you can learn about everything intimate

Christmas Traditions And Rites

Christmas Traditions And Rites

Following the New Year, the Orthodox people celebrate the Nativity of Christ. We all know firsthand about this holiday. We know, we know, but the traditions and rituals that were observed by our ancestors began to be forgotten little by little

What Miracles Happen On Christmas Eve

What Miracles Happen On Christmas Eve

Since ancient times, the night before Christmas has been considered a time of miracles. For more than 2000 years, people have been waiting for the stars to light up in the sky. After all, once one of the stars that ascended over Bethlehem announced to people about the birth of the Savior

How To Celebrate Christmas In Russia

How To Celebrate Christmas In Russia

Christmas is a bright and revered holiday in Russia. This is the birthday of Jesus Christ. God and Savior of the world. Everyone knows that this holiday exists, but few know how to celebrate it correctly. It is necessary Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, candles, Bible

How To Wish A Merry Christmas To A Priest

How To Wish A Merry Christmas To A Priest

Have you decided to wish an Orthodox priest a Merry Christmas, but find it difficult to write a letter or do not know how to congratulate him in person? Refer to church protocol, which is not as strict as it might seem at first glance. Instructions Step 1 Unfortunately, for the Bright Feast of the Nativity of Christ there is no time-honored formula for congratulations (as, for example, for Easter), therefore it is customary both in correspondence with a priest

How To Wish Merry Christmas

How To Wish Merry Christmas

People have been celebrating Christmas for thousands of years in a row. Moreover, earlier this holiday was much more important than the New Year and had many interesting traditions. Today, in every Orthodox church and church, on the night of January 6 to January 7, services begin

What Movies To Watch Before Christmas

What Movies To Watch Before Christmas

Christmas is a special holiday. Even if you are not a religious person, at this time you want to plunge into magic more than ever. Bright and kind films will be faithful helpers in this matter. It is necessary TV, warm blanket and a cup of fragrant tea Instructions Step 1 Alone at home No matter how many times we watch this film, it will probably always cause the delight that is possible only in childhood

How To Make A Wish On Christmas Night

How To Make A Wish On Christmas Night

One of the brightest holidays of the year is Christmas. On this day, as on most holidays, many people expect a miracle. And the one who believes in its possibility will always wait. Well, to help miracles find you - make a wish. Instructions Step 1 The ideal would be to wish something in the Temple, but if you are unable to go to the service, do not be discouraged

How To Celebrate Christmas In

How To Celebrate Christmas In

In Russia, the bright Christmas continues the series of New Year holidays beloved by the people. It is celebrated on January 7, in different ways adhering to the traditions that have survived from the time of Ancient Rus. For many believers, the long Christmas fast ends, so the festive table can contain a wide variety of dishes

How To Draw A Christmas Card

How To Draw A Christmas Card

Only very boring people don't give each other cards for Christmas. Of course, you can just buy such a postcard. But it is much more interesting to make it yourself. It will take, perhaps, even less time, taking into account the fact that you will not have to spend it on the way to the store

How To Make Wishes On Christmas

How To Make Wishes On Christmas

Christmas night has always been considered magical. It is not surprising that the wishes made at this time are often fulfilled. You just need to be able to guess. It is necessary - a piece of paper - a pen - dense opaque bag - scissors - unlimited faith in the fulfillment of your desires Instructions Step 1 Write 12 of your desires on 12 small pieces of paper, put the pieces of paper in a bag, and hide it under the pillow or leave it under th

An Orthodox Xmas

An Orthodox Xmas

More and more Russians are trying to celebrate not only secular, but also religious holidays. One of the most important is Orthodox Christmas, which falls on January 7th. It is customary to celebrate this day in a close family circle, at a plentiful home table

How To Spend Christmas Eve

How To Spend Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is the day preceding the Nativity of Christ. On it ends the four-week so-called Filippov fast. On Christmas Eve it is customary to abstain from food all day. You can start eating only after the first star appears in the sky. This day has its own signs and traditions that can be used when holding a family holiday

How To Respond To A Merry Christmas Greeting

How To Respond To A Merry Christmas Greeting

Congratulating each other Merry Christmas, people show attention, a good attitude towards a person, strive to wish him many blessings and give positive emotions. But there is not always time to prepare reciprocal presentations in advance. In order to avoid unpleasant situations, it is better to have several express methods in stock in order to correctly respond to the Merry Christmas greetings

How To Originally Congratulate Your Husband On His Birthday

How To Originally Congratulate Your Husband On His Birthday

The upcoming birthday of a loved one brings a lot of pleasant trouble. I would like to make it memorable, surprise the faithful with unusual surprises. How to congratulate your spouse in an original way so that his holiday becomes a bright event in your life together?

How To Decorate A Room For A Birthday

How To Decorate A Room For A Birthday

Birthday is a fun, long-awaited and special holiday. The birthday boy becomes a child for a few moments, expecting unexpected surprises, gifts and, of course, the arrival of guests. To make the birthday joyful for the guests and the hero of the occasion, it is necessary to decorate the room and try to make the apartment a truly festive look

How Unusual To Wish A Happy Birthday

How Unusual To Wish A Happy Birthday

On his birthday, I want to congratulate the birthday man as original as possible in order to please him and distinguish himself from the rest of the guests. Show your imagination and try to surprise a loved one on this day. He'll love your surprise for sure

How To Celebrate A Birthday In Kazan

How To Celebrate A Birthday In Kazan

In any city in the world there are people who want to celebrate their birthday in an original way. But, unfortunately, not everyone has enough imagination for a non-standard idea. In order not to "rack your brains" and not to strain about the upcoming holiday, various options are offered to your attention that can suit everyone