A donor is someone who gives life to someone who needs a blood transfusion. Only a safe one, not infected with any infections, can save you. Millions of people continue to live thanks to safe donor blood, and millions more, deprived of the opportunity to receive this gift in a timely manner, die. “Blood is the gift of life” was the name of the campaign dedicated to World Blood Donor Day, which was held for the first time in South Africa, in Johannesburg on June 14, 2004, on the initiative of three International organizations: the Blood Transfusion Society, the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Donor Organizations blood. Organizations advocating the idea of ​​donating blood free of charge were supported by the World Health Organization. According to WHO, it is voluntary donors who donate it regularly, acting on the basis of altruistic motives, who have the safest blood - volunteers have no reason to hide the reasons why the invaluable fluid of the human body may be unsafe. In May 2005, participants at the 58th World Health Assembly spoke in favor of the priority of voluntary donation. Resolution WHA58.13 established World Blood Donor Day on June 14th. The Secretariat's report stated that this day should not replace national donor days. The purpose of the celebration: on the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the Austrian immunologist who discovered blood groups, to draw attention to national, local and global events promoting the development of free voluntary donation throughout the world and to help increase safe national blood supplies by increasing the number of new altruistic donors. Before the discovery of K. Landsteiner, attempts to heal and save patients with the help of transfusion often remained unsuccessful, despite the fact that they had been going on since the middle of the 17th century, ever since the discovery of the law of blood circulation by W. Harvey. Doctors transfused blood from animals to animals, from animals to humans, but achieved the desired result in isolated cases. The first person-to-person blood transfusion was performed in 1818 by James Blundell. This was the first such operation that helped save the life of a patient - a woman in labor. However, the percentage of failed procedures exceeded the percentage of successfully completed transfusions. Karl Landsteiner in 1900 found out that the blood of different people differs in composition, proved that it differs based on group affiliation, and discovered three blood groups. It turned out that it is its different composition that affects the results of transfusion. The results of the scientist’s research were so significant for humanity that in 1930 he was awarded the Nobel Prize. And the world began to actively study group compatibility and improve the practice of transfusion. Already during the First World War, mass successful blood transfusions began in England. Medicine is developing rapidly, the latest effective technologies for treating complex diseases are appearing, but it is impossible to do without the help of donors - volunteer rescuers who do not spare their blood and are ready to share it with all humanity. It’s so simple, so easy to do a good deed - just share your safe precious liquid, just give someone life. How wonderful it is to do simple good deeds and feel like a virtue! Let us remind you that National Donor Day in Russia is celebrated on April 20.

1992, June 14 is the official birthday of the Russian Migration Service. And already in 1999, the Ministry of the Federal Migration Service was reorganized. During its short period of operation, the department underwent numerous reforms. And in 2004, his powers and responsibilities expanded to include labor market protection. In the same year, a decree was signed to consider June 14 as the Day of the Migration Service Worker. The migration service plays a responsible role in the life of the state, performing, at first glance, routine and even bureaucratic work. In fact, all migration service employees are busy with serious and significant matters. The specific responsibilities of the FMS are extensive. This includes working with all types of visas, citizenship issues, passport problems, deportation, document registration, temporary accommodation of immigrants and much, much more. The service also provides training to foreigners in Russian and assistance in finding a job. For such purposes, there are special methodological centers where migration service curators work. In a word, only this service resolves all issues that are even slightly related to migration and emigration. If you look into history for a minute, you can see that already in the 13th century, documents began to be issued, at that time they were called “travel certificates”, for crossing the border both to citizens of Rus' and to citizens of foreign countries. A little later, books were created, they were called “scribes”, where all the data was carefully entered and subsequently all movements, especially of foreigners, were scrupulously tracked. Violations of the conditions of movement in Rus' were subject to severe punishment, including expulsion from the country. And at that time there were already foreigners who were forbidden to cross the borders of Mother Rus'. In 2016, all functions of the FMS were transferred to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, by order of the president. And at the moment, all migration service employees belong to the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. But this only strengthened the migration department and further expanded its range of activities.

Modern people can no longer imagine their everyday life without the World Wide Web. Probably, almost every Internet user has a personal blog or reads other people's news. You can learn a lot of new and interesting things from online diaries and active user sites. This helps us develop, stay informed about events happening in the world and increase our intelligence. Every year on June 14, the online community celebrates World Blogger Day. The decision to hold the holiday came in 2004. 500 people from more than 40 countries united and decided that they needed their own day - a kind of symbol of friendship between Internet bloggers from all over the planet. This holiday brings everyone who blogs in different languages ​​closer and allows them to support each other. In our country, on this day every year for several years now, meetings have been organized for the authors of online diaries in reality. Today, anyone can start a news site, from an ordinary housewife who talks in her publications about caring for babies, culinary recipes and much more, to tourists who share their emotions and impressions about mysterious corners of the world. The history of blogging began in 1992. The very first Internet page where the latest news was published was developed by Tim Bernes-Lee. Its appearance on the Internet became the impetus for the massive promotion of such an exciting and useful business as blogging. The first company to provide a platform for online diaries was PyraLabs, whose main office is located in San Francisco. This site still operates today, being one of the most popular on the planet. This portal is called Blogger.com in accordance with the specifics of its activities. Access to the page is completely free and open to all online users. Some interesting facts about people whose work involves blogging: About 77% of Internet users read various blogs every day. The bulk of existing blogs are in English. 40% of news sites are of the fair sex, 60% are of the stronger sex. Most bloggers are American residents. Blog authors celebrate their holiday quite modestly. They usually spend the whole day on the Internet with their colleagues and subscribers, or celebrate with their family. This holiday allows people from different countries to make friends, but who are engaged in the same activity - maintaining their own blog.

“Long live the fragrant soap, / And the fluffy towel, / And the tooth powder, / And the thick comb!” - sang the hygiene procedures of K.I. Chukovsky in "Moidodyr". In addition to cleanliness of the body, taking a bath or visiting a sauna gives the body a feeling of lightness, and the soul - peace and relaxation. Our ancestors knew about the healing power of hot steam and contrasting temperature changes. Thus, the Orthodox saint and healer Agapit of Pechersk healed people not only with the power of prayer, but also with the means of traditional medicine. As one of the means of treatment, the reverend father recommended visiting the steam room. On June 14, International Bath Day is celebrated in memory of Agapit of Pechersk. The unofficial status does not in any way detract from the importance of the holiday. It is celebrated both by those who like to steam under the aromas of herbs and the slaps of brooms, and by bathhouse attendants. The steam room not only treats colds and rheumatism, but also heals the nervous system, relaxes muscles and cleanses the skin. The bathhouse is used to prevent immunity, since temperature changes contribute to the effective hardening of the body. The first huts with a vat of hot stones installed inside appeared in the 5th century. among residents of the Northern Black Sea region. The ancient Slavs considered the bathhouse a sacred building. It was not for nothing that after her visit they said: “How he was born again.” Our ancestors, unlike the inhabitants of Medieval Europe, never forgot about the culture of ablution, revering fire, water and the hearth since pagan times. When epidemics of cholera, plague and dysentery, the “disease of dirty hands,” raged in France, Spain, Italy and other countries, bathhouse culture flourished in Russia. The daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, Anna, who married Henry I, wrote to her father: “Why did I anger you so much, and why do you hate me so much that you sent me to this dirty France, where I can’t even really wash myself?!” According to the chronicles of the X-XIII centuries. Baths among the Eastern Slavs were widespread. These structures were affectionately called soap houses, vlaznys and movnitsa. They were always visited before important events and church rituals - weddings, baptisms, communion, etc. It was believed that a bannik (analogous to a brownie) lived in a log structure with a fireplace, on the coals of which water was poured. It was customary to appease a naked old man, covered with broom leaves, by treating him to bread and salt. In Soviet times, when traditional medicine was not in honor, and signs were considered ancient superstitions, the baths were not closed. They were considered not only an excellent place for leisure activities, but also medical and preventive institutions. The famous Sanduny, opened under Catherine II in 1808, did not stop working even after the revolution of 197. A unique bath and health complex located in Moscow, today, like 200 years ago, offers steaming and washing procedures with birch and oak wreaths . Since ancient times, the bathhouse was heated in white and black. In the first case, a pipe was installed in a room with a stove and coals, through which smoke from the coals was removed. The black bath didn't have it. Carbon monoxide rose from the stove and circulated throughout the room. Therefore, after kindling for 3-4 hours and warming up the room, it was ventilated, and the firebrands and ash were taken outside. Such a bathhouse, heated black, absorbed heat well, which concentrated at the feet and did not rise to the ceiling. For Russian people, visiting a steam room was elevated to a cult and was considered a kind of ritual, the same for rich and poor, adults and children. To a tired traveler and random guest, the owner of the house first of all offered to visit the bathhouse, and then taste the treat and stay overnight. Bathing in the steam room was carried out every day, and it was mandatory before visiting church or when suffering from any ailment: from a cold to joint disease. Foreigners who visited Russia in ancient times noted the habit of local residents to wash for a long time and often. According to foreign travelers, it was impossible to find a single city or village that did not have baths. Such love for her is not without practical meaning, because thanks to this the Russian people are strong in spirit and physically healthy. We honor the traditions and customs of our ancestors, which is why we celebrate International Bath Day every year.

Water procedures are not only a guarantee of cleanliness and health, but also pleasure. Taking a bath with aromatic oils and candles accompanied by soft music relaxes the body, gives peace of mind and tranquility. However, history knows of cases where bathing contributed to the activation of mental activity and helped to make a scientific discovery. Legend has it that Archimedes, who was taking a bath, jumped out of it shouting “Eureka!” because he discovered the law of hydrostatics. Pediatricians and neurologists recommend that parents regularly bathe newborns and older children. The aquatic environment reminds the baby of his 9-month stay in his mother’s belly, calms him down and helps him get used to new realities after birth. In the bathtub, children not only enjoy splashing around in fragrant foam, but also make discoveries, learning the physical laws of the world in a playful way. Warm water helps relieve tension and stress, improve blood circulation, and cleanse the skin of the face and body of toxins that are eliminated through sweat. A hot bath is indicated for athletes - it reduces muscle pain by reducing the lactic acid contained in them. A contrast shower invigorates, strengthens the body and strengthens the immune system. This and other positive effects are known to everyone for whom the bathroom is not just a room for hygiene procedures, but something more - a place of relaxation and inspiration. Lines from “Moidodyr” by K. Chukovsky are familiar to everyone from childhood: For fans of water treatments who cannot imagine their life without a shower and sauna with a tub for dousing, an unusual holiday has been invented. June 14th is International Bath Day. The initiators of International Bath Day encourage people to buy flavored salts, oils and bombs and set up a spa at home. To create a relaxing atmosphere, bath foam with the scent of lavender, lemon balm, bergamot and rose, classical music and candles are ideal. Fans of Cleopatra add milk to the water, diluting it with honey, almond or other cosmetic oil, as the queen from the Ptolemaic family did. While taking a bath in honor of the holiday, it is appropriate to enjoy a glass of wine or champagne. Romantics claim that International Bath Day seems to be created for lovers! Couples enjoy spending June 14 together in a water-filled bathtub or jacuzzi, completing the water treatments with a massage. People sing in the shower for a reason. Flowing water relaxes the muscles of the body, brings pleasant thoughts and improves mood. Good acoustics in the bathroom and the absence of strangers allows you to relax without fear of hearing criticism and enjoy your own singing. They also train in the water and set records for holding their breath, blowing soap bubbles and even dozing. Choose one of the suggested ways to celebrate and celebrate International Bath Day on June 14th!

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The holiday of Ustin - Lingonberry Lips according to the folk calendar is celebrated on June 14 (June 1 according to the old style). Ustin named the date from the church day of veneration of two martyrs - Justin the Philosopher and Justin of Rome, who were classified as saints. The story of Justin the Philosopher began in the 1st century in the city of Shechem (modern Israel). He had a good education and studied Greek philosophy. By the age of thirty, Justin knew the faith of the Savior, accepted Christianity and set out to spread it throughout the lands of the Roman Empire. He assured the ruler Antoninus Pius to stop persecuting believers in Christ. When ill-wishers falsely slandered Justin before the government, the saint was imprisoned and executed. Justin of Rome lived during the same period and professed Christianity. While the order to persecute Christians was in effect, Roman soldiers captured Justin and his supporters and forced them to make sacrifices to pagan idols. However, the believers were unshakable. For this they were tortured and deprived of their lives. People used the day of Ustin to determine what the harvest would be in the fields. If you noticed a clear sky, you prepared for a generous rye harvest. The sky, covered with clouds and clouds, delighted the weavers and tailors, since the cloudiness on this day foreshadowed long stems of hemp and flax. The wind was also a predictor of the future for peasants. If it was observed from the northern or western side, then they were preparing for a change in weather from clear to rainy. The east wind foreshadowed frequent illnesses for the residents. A breeze from the south promised a fertile time. On Ustin's day, folk healers tried to conjure the wind, asking it to take care of the grain harvest. People considered Saint Justin to be the intercessor of honest relationships; they believed that he stood up for the offended. Therefore, on a given day, the wife could publicly tell her husband about his unfair treatment of her or the offense caused. The husband should have asked for forgiveness from the missus, but if the husband refused, then those around him considered him lost and stopped cooperating with him. If the girl was tired of the attention and pursuit of her lover, then she handed him a willow rod, or stuck a rod between her footprint and the suitor's. Guys and fans did the same. But the couple in love should spend this evening together, then their union would become stronger. If a rainbow was noticed in the morning on Ustin’s Day, they were preparing for an imminent thunderstorm. Open buttercups and dandelions against the backdrop of dark clouds signaled that precipitation would pass. The light yellow sun at dawn promised an evening thunderstorm. The cry of swans was also heard during rainy weather.

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Orthodox holidays June 14:

Memorial Day of Righteous John of Kronstadt

Memorial Day of St. Dionysius, Abbot of Glushitsky

Memorial Day of St. Agapit of Pechersk

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher