Viktor Vasnetsov - famous Russian artist-Wanderers, author of genre paintings, lyrical and epic monumental paintings on the theme of Russian history, folk tales and fairy tales. One of the most famous works is a painting by Vasnetsov "Heroes."The artist depicted in the picture three epic heroes - Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich and Alyosha Popovich. They are in the horse patrol, protecting Russia from the invasion of enemies-nomads.Each of the characters in the picture Vasnetsov gave character, each gave individual features. Here in the center of Ilya Muromets, in chain mail and helmet, armed with an iron mace, a spear and a shield. From his hand vigilantly scrutinizes the hero in the steppes. Ilya Muromets Mighty, mighty his black horse. To the right of Elijah - a favorite of the Russian people Nikitich. He dressed very elegantly: his helmet patterned, embroidered boots, gleaming armor, scarlet shield, sword. Bogatyr eagerly squeezes the handle of the sword: be abusive fun! To the left of Ilya the youngest of the three heroes - Alyosha Popovich. Young warrior holding a bow at the ready, filled arrow. But not only the soldier Alyosha Popovich - on the side of his harp. In brief moments of relaxation sister Alesha happy cheerful sounding songs.The image of three heroes Vasnetsov embodied the eternal dream of the Russian people about the invincible and just defender. Many tales composed of Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich and Alyosha Popovich. Anyone who reads them differently imagine the heroes-heroes. Only the immense talent of Viktor Vasnetsov has allowed us to see firsthand how brave fearless heroes whose images with such artistic power embodie
New Zealand is an island country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1600 km southeast of Australia and about 10 500 km southwest of California. New Zealand belongs to a large island group called Polynesia. The country is situated on two main islands — the North Island and the South Island — and several dozen smaller islands. Most of the smaller islands are hundreds of kilometers from the main ones.
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and Auckland is the largest city. English is the official language of New Zealand and is spoken throughout the country. Many native people speak their own language» Maori, in addition to English.
The country once belonged to the British empire. Today it is an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of Britain and a number of its former colonies.
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy. The British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, is the monarch of New Zealand. She appoints a governor general to represent her, but the governor general has little power. The legislation, prime minister, and Cabinet run the national government.
Britain gave New Zealand a constitution in 1852, when it was a British colony. But through the years the New Zealand legislature has changed almost all its provisions. Today, the nation has no written constitution.
The first people who settled in New Zealand were a brown-skinned people called Maoris. They came from Polynesian islands located northeast of New Zealand. The country was discovered by Europeans in 1642, but they did not start to settle in the islands until the late 1700's. Today, most New Zealanders are descendants of the early European settlers. Maoris make up about 12 % of the country's population
New Zealand has one of the highest standard of living in the world. For many years, the economy of the country depended largely on agriculture. Today agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries are all important to the economy. New Zealand's economy depends on trade with many countries — Australia, Britain, Japan and the United States.
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New Zealand is an island country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1600 km southeast of Australia and about 10 500 km southwest of California. New Zealand belongs to a large island group called Polynesia. The country is situated on two main islands — the North Island and the South Island — and several dozen smaller islands. Most of the smaller islands are hundreds of kilometers from the main ones.
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and Auckland is the largest city. English is the official language of New Zealand and is spoken throughout the country. Many native people speak their own language» Maori, in addition to English.
The country once belonged to the British empire. Today it is an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of Britain and a number of its former colonies.
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy. The British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, is the monarch of New Zealand. She appoints a governor general to represent her, but the governor general has little power. The legislation, prime minister, and Cabinet run the national government.
Britain gave New Zealand a constitution in 1852, when it was a British colony. But through the years the New Zealand legislature has changed almost all its provisions. Today, the nation has no written constitution.
The first people who settled in New Zealand were a brown-skinned people called Maoris. They came from Polynesian islands located northeast of New Zealand. The country was discovered by Europeans in 1642, but they did not start to settle in the islands until the late 1700's. Today, most New Zealanders are descendants of the early European settlers. Maoris make up about 12 % of the country's population
New Zealand has one of the highest standard of living in the world. For many years, the economy of the country depended largely on agriculture. Today agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries are all important to the economy. New Zealand's economy depends on trade with many countries — Australia, Britain, Japan and the United States.