The All-Russian Day of Family, Love and Fidelity is a public holiday; Russians celebrated it for the first time throughout the country in 2008. The initiator of the all-Russian family celebration was the residents of the city of Murom, who at the end of the 20th century revived on the Murom land the tradition of secular celebration of the day of the holy saints, the veneration of Peter and Fevronia, who lived in Murom in the 12th-13th centuries. The married couple Fevronia and Peter are a symbol of wisdom, patience, love, fidelity, and family. They became famous for their mercy and piety. Peter and Fevronia are an indisputable example of Christian marriage; they are considered the patrons of the family; they are prayed to for the good, righteous upbringing of children. “The Tale of Peter and Fevronia,” written by the priest Ermolai the Pregreshny, carried the bright story of marital love through the centuries, told the world about how Peter fought with the werewolf snake, who sought to destroy Petrov’s brother Prince Paul, how the snake’s poisonous blood splashed Peter, causing the young prince fell ill with leprosy. Centuries have not erased from memory the story of how a commoner girl recognized her betrothed in the prince, how she managed to hold in her hands the happiness sent by God. About how marriage, like a spiritual medicine, heals from bodily ailments and mental defects, and fidelity, patience, wisdom and love helps to overcome adversity. About a man’s ability to renounce power and earthly goods in the name of a woman sent to him by God. Prince Peter, the autocrat of Murom (XIII century) did not want to part with his wife to please the boyars. He gathered several faithful associates and sailed on two ships along the Oka, wherever God would send him. He sent the couple to Murom, since love, the personal shrine of the married couple, turned out to be a shrine for the entire city. The boyars who fought over the princely title sowed discord and confusion of such terrifying force that the townspeople were forced to honorably return their wife and husband back. The spouses reigned according to the instructions and commandments of the Lord. They had wonderful children, a daughter and four sons. In their old age, observing the custom of ending their lives in a monastery in order to prepare their souls for eternal life, Peter and Fevronia accepted monasticism. When the time came to leave for another world, the spouses went to that world at the same time, bequeathing to bury them in the same coffin. This happened 25 years after the beginning (1203) of Peter’s reign on June 25 (July 8), 1228. It was considered indecent to bury a nun and a monk in a common coffin - they put them in separate ones. But the next morning the bodies were in the same tomb. They tried to separate the already deceased spouses again, but where is it! By some miracle, the bodies again turned out to be nearby and rest in a single coffin of the relics of Peter and Fevronia, helping those who come with prayer for help. Two people, unlike each other, brought up differently, belonging to different classes, created a strong family, set an example of spiritual unity in grief and joy, why not an example to follow? There is no shame in repeating such an example. The idea of ​​the holiday was welcomed by the Federation Council and State Duma, and was supported by public and religious organizations. President of the Foundation for Social and Cultural Initiatives Svetlana Medvedeva headed the Organizing Committee of the celebration. The organizing committee established the medal “For Love and Fidelity”, it is awarded to spouses who have been married for at least 25 years, who have shown an example of a strong family, who have raised worthy children. Not everyone will get a medal, but everyone can give the symbol of the holiday – a field daisy – to their significant other on this day. Give daisies, love each other, raise children and be faithful to your family!

The holiday is, first of all, important for the anti-aircraft gunners themselves, service veterans, teaching staff of specialized educational institutions, as well as students and specialists in scientific fields related to the development and testing of new types of anti-aircraft missile weapons.

Urban transport museums exist in many large agglomerations - in London, New York, Beijing and, of course, Moscow. The number of exhibits in each collection amounts to hundreds of pieces of equipment. The capital of Russia annually hosts a holiday dedicated to public transport. The first flight of a Daimler-Marienfelde suburban bus from Kamer-Kollezhsky Val to Ostankino took place in 1905. The first horse-drawn tram was launched much earlier - on July 7, 1872. Paying tribute to this important event, Moscow Transport Day is celebrated every second Saturday in July. Various events take place as part of the holiday - for example, a 5-hour rally, held with the support of Gorkyclassic, which finishes on the ground in front of the main building of Moscow State University. The parade of trams is also a solemn event. The Day of Moscow Transport is both a night cycling festival, the participants of which start on Suvorovskaya Square and move to Bolotnaya Embankment, and a retro transfer from the station. m. "University" on buses "LIAZ-677M" and "LAZ-699R Tourist-2". In honor of the holiday, car modeling studios and a children's workshop are open all day, and thematic photo exhibitions and quests are held in Zaryadye Park. Visitors to the Retrorace festival are happy to immerse themselves in the aesthetics of Moscow streets of the 60s and 70s. They get acquainted with exhibits from private collections and the Moscow Transport Museum - cars and city equipment displayed in the open air. State funds contain more than 250 vehicles - taxis, buses, trolleybuses, motorcycles and bicycles, city service vehicles, trucks and cars. In honor of the holiday, Moscow residents and guests of the capital can see rare vehicles in motion. One of the special events is the performance of the traffic police aerobatic team “Cascade” created in 2015. The demonstration of motorcycle driving skills by its participants is aimed at promoting road safety. Guests of the festival will be treated to an exhibition of the Museum of Transport and invited car clubs: "Volga M-21", "Moskvich", Lada History, "Victory Club", other thematic events. According to established tradition, the festival ends with a ceremonial fireworks display. The city holiday was initiated by large city public organizations, at whose request Moscow Transport Day was celebrated for the first time in 2017. The annual holding of ceremonial events dedicated to the launch of the first horse-drawn horse has become a good tradition. Hundreds of thousands of Muscovites take part in the festival and other events, who love their city and are proud of its developed, trouble-free public transport network.

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On the planet, about 40% of the population is characterized by increased sensitivity of the immune system and pathological reactions to plant pollen, animal hair, house dust, food, medications and other irritants. In large cities, the rate of residents suffering from allergies reaches 60%. However, doctors say that there are many more people who have negative reactions to stimuli; they simply manifest themselves weakly and do not cause much discomfort. July 8 marks World Allergy Day. Events held in honor of World Allergy Day are aimed at raising people's awareness of one of the most common diseases on Earth. The initiators of the solemn day, celebrated annually since 2005, are the World Allergy Organization and the World Immunopathology Organizatio. Doctors who are members of these organizations study allergies and people's immune responses to external irritants. For the first time, the Austrian pediatrician Clemens von Pirke spoke about this disease in 1906. He is the author of the term “allergie” (from the ancient Greek ἄλλος i.e. “other”, and ἔργον “business, work”). Symptoms similar to the clinical manifestations of the disease were described back in the days of Ancient Egypt. However, doctors began to study this pathology only in the 19th century. Allergies can be caused by genetic predisposition, insect bites as a reaction to the poison contained in their saliva, prolonged exposure to cold, intoxication of the body, environmental pollution and other reasons. The most common types of food allergies include a negative reaction of the body to eggs, milk, fish, wheat (which contains gluten), nuts, seafood, soy and peanuts. Inhalation of plant pollen at the time of their flowering causes itching of the facial skin, coughing, sneezing and swelling of the nasopharynx in 30-60% of adults and children. Allergies to pet dander, dander, saliva, mold, and medications (such as antibiotics) are also common. Most healthcare workers have at least once experienced a negative skin reaction from latex gloves. Due to the content of artificial impurities in this material, people are allergic to condoms. Skin irritation in the form of itching and rashes occurs when wearing jewelry, eyeglass frames, belt buckles and other items made of nickel. Negative reactions are also caused by inhalation of formaldehyde vapors contained in dyes, nail polishes, solvents and household chemicals. Aquagenic urticaria is the rarest type of allergy. Its symptoms appear when human skin comes into contact with what seems to be the most neutral liquid - water. The increase in the number of people suffering from pathology, according to scientists, is associated with urbanization. According to WHO forecasts for the 21st century. will become the age of allergies. By 2050, almost every person on Earth will suffer from this disease, which can be caused by any substance of natural or artificial origin. This is why it is so important to hold World Allergy Day and inform the world’s population about measures to prevent and treat allergies.

An unusual holiday is celebrated on July 8th - “Be a Child Again” Day, when adults behave like children. Although it has not yet gained popularity in our country, it is actively celebrated in many other parts of the world. From a psychological point of view, this is a great opportunity to get emotional release and “reboot” in order to rush back into the maelstrom of adult life with renewed vigor. The older a person becomes, the brighter his childhood shines in his memory. The bad is erased and only positive emotions remain, which are sometimes worth returning to. If you scratch carefully, then under the veneer of “adulthood” in each of us (even the most serious ones) you can find that mischievous, carefree and naive child who understood the language of animals, dreamed of conquering this world in the future and believed that life is filled with miracles . In moments of weakness, you want to shift your problems onto others and just relax. Childhood is the only period in life when a person can afford such luxury, which is why it seems so attractive. Time is fleeting. It would seem that just yesterday you were leading a carefree life, going to school, playing with friends, and today the overwhelming burden of the worries of adult life weighs on you with all its weight. This explains a person’s nostalgia for childhood. A small child does not need to make serious decisions, stay late at work, constantly worry about his financial situation, pay off loans, deal with everyday problems and take care of other people himself. This is all part of adulthood. And in childhood, a child has parents, on whose shoulders all the responsibility falls. If you go back in time, you will notice how each of us changes not only our priorities, but also our attitude towards the same things. Many people hated sleeping during the day, and now adults would pay dearly for such an opportunity. Didn't want to study? Today, school lessons seem like a pleasant pastime when compared with work, which for many adults becomes real bondage. A child’s attitude to the world is also completely different. He perceives everything brighter and much more sharply. He is surprised by simple things, he believes in miracles. It seems that the older we get, the more the surrounding reality dims, but in fact nothing changes around us, we ourselves and our attitude towards life change. A child lives in each of us. There is a popular theory of personality structure developed by the famous American psychiatrist Eric Berne. According to his work, in every person there really is a child, a parent and an adult - three selves. All that remains is to get the baby from the depths of the soul to the surface, although he himself sometimes persistently knocks from there. How often have you wanted to do something like a child? Jump along a crowded street, get your favorite games, play a silly prank on someone, overeat on candy, spend the whole evening doing puzzles or coloring, organize a cartoon marathon at home, play shooting games with friends - everyone has their own ways to return to childhood. And let no one be stopped by the caustic remarks of others about the fact that someone has fallen into childhood. A child is an important part of your personality, which sometimes needs to be given freedom while the adult in you rests and gains strength.

People have long turned to the stars, predicting the future based on the positions of the Sun and other planets at the time of a person’s birth. In pagan beliefs and modern religions, the vault of heaven is the place where the gods live. There, according to Christian doctrine, the holy righteous ascend to pray for people living on Earth.

If you want to hide something securely, put it in a visible place. People who love to make nest eggs do not agree with this wisdom. In Soviet times, paper bills were hidden in piles of bed linen, books or cereal cans in the kitchen. The holiday, which is celebrated on July 8, encourages everyone to be smart and observant in finding things hidden by themselves or someone else.

Independent journalists and bloggers learn all the ins and outs about the criminal affairs of politicians and businessmen, reveal the truth about show business stars and convey it to the public without any embellishment. Global conspiracies are also being exposed, for example, government conspiracies about state-level contacts with UFOs and the long-standing presence of aliens on Earth.

On July 8 (June 25, old style), according to the folk calendar, Peter and Fevronia Day is celebrated. The name of the date was borrowed from the church day of honoring the memory of two saints - Prince Peter and his wife Fevronia, who became an example of a righteous Christian family in Rus'. Their history began in the 12th century. Peter was the heir of Prince Yuri in the Murom lands. When he contracted leprosy, not a single doctor was able to heal Peter. He received salvation from a peasant woman from Ryazan, Fevronia, and then love arose between them, they got married. Local boyars did not accept the princess because she was from a simple family, and forced the couple to leave Murom. However, after a series of unfortunate events in Murom, the people asked Prince Peter to return. He came back with his wife and lived with her in love until the end of his days. In old age, the princes became monks, changing their names to David and Euphrosyne. The couple died on the same day - July 8, 1228. The bodies of the saints were buried in different monasteries, but a night later the couple was discovered together. In Rus', the holy couple was considered the patrons of family relationships and associated the date with Valentine's Day for spouses (Day of Family, Love and Fidelity). On this day, engaged and already married couples went to church and prayed to the saints for the well-being of their marriage. Unmarried girls believed that fortune telling on the day of Peter and Fevronia gave accurate answers, so they got together and tried to find out the name of their betrothed. On this date, there was a tradition among merchants to trade side by side with their other half. Such trade promised good income and harmony in the family in the future. Therefore, Peter and Fevronia were often noticed in shops as husband and wife working together. During this period, the remaining peasants were engaged in cutting hay and storing it for the winter. It was believed that the results of haymaking could be predicted by animals: if piglets or rodents began to eat dry grass, then one should prepare for meager haymaking. But water that quickly goes into the ground when watering means dry weather during the mowing period. Sometimes the date was called Fevronia the Mermaid. Residents believed that on this day sea undines emerge from the depths and circle in round dances. Therefore, people swam in reservoirs with caution, so that the mermaids would not become dizzy and would not be dragged into the depths. If it was hot on a given date, then the next forty days were predicted to be so. Rain was expected at the sight of a rainbow over the ponds. The thunderstorm that happened promised a lot of honey in the apiaries. Warm winds before the cold rain warned residents of the possibility of hail.

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Many ardent opponents of the Catholic Valentine's Day (February 14) propose replacing it with the traditional Orthodox holiday of family, love and fidelity. The last one was officially set for July 8 in 2008. It all started with the fact that in 2001 the head of Murom moved the date of City Day to July 8, subsequently achieving the creation of the All-Russian Day of Married Love and Family Happiness. The symbol of the holiday - a simple chamomile flower - was invented by the wife of the then president, Svetlana Medvedeva. On this day, large families and couples who have lived a long married life are awarded. It is considered great luck to get married on this happy day for love relationships. On this day, the Orthodox Church remembers the holy wonderworkers Peter and Fevronia, who are deservedly considered the blessed patrons of Christian marriage. Researchers believe that the image of the good Prince Peter is identified by the people with the figure of the Murom Prince David, who was tonsured as Peter. Peter and Fevronia became famous among the Russian people after the 16th century, when, following their canonization, the publicist Ermolai-Erasmus wrote “The Tale of Peter and Fevronia of Murom.” Its plot is similar to a fairy tale. The brother of the Murom prince Peter fell ill after he killed the insidious snake: his body was completely covered with scabs. The peasant woman Fevronia cured him, but in exchange she promised to become her husband. Peter, having been healed, forgot about this word and fell ill again. He had to marry a wise commoner, whom the boyars later did not want to mistake for a princess, because at that time Peter had already become the prince of Murom. Then the spouses who loved each other decided to sail away from the city along the river. The boyars began to fight for the vacant throne, killing each other and bringing unrest to the city. The local residents persuaded Peter and Fevronia to return. This married couple ruled for a long time and peacefully. They loved and respected each other all their lives. Peter and Fevronia died at the same hour, asking to bury their bodies together. Their people disobeyed, separating their bodies, but the next day the loving spouses found themselves together. This happened twice. The people gave up and put them in one tomb. The relics of the couple were preserved in the Trinity Convent. They pray to her, asking for family harmony and well-being. Before the adoption of Orthodoxy, the Eastern Slavs began to mow the grass and prepare medicinal herbs and roots on this day or close to it. The pagans believed that the last mermaids went to sleep at the bottom of reservoirs, now you can swim without fear. Therefore, people call this day Fevronia the Mermaid. The day before (July 7), the Slavs took part in festivities and games dedicated to Kupala. On Fevronia Rusalnitsa, couples who would soon have weddings were established, and so-called engagements took place.

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