The emergence and widespread distribution of household electrical appliances, office equipment and the spread of other types of electronics have significantly increased the average use of electricity by the population. This has led to the commissioning of new energy generating capacities that pollute the environment and actively use natural resources. In connection with the need to preserve the biosphere, the issue of the importance of energy saving has become acute. To expand and increase promotional activities, improve the culture of energy consumption, as well as the development of renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources, the International Day of Energy Saving was established. This international holiday is still too young to have a history rich in traditions. For the first time, the need to establish this memorable day was mentioned at the international meeting of coordinators of the “School Project on the Use of Resources and Energy” held in Kazakhstan in April 2008. The decision adopted at the conference received support among public institutions and initiative groups, and on November 11 of the same year the first International Energy Saving Day was celebrated. From the very first memorable day, the public of twenty countries (the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and so on) called on the citizens of planet Earth to take care of saving electricity, as the most popular source of energy by the population and industry. Focusing public attention on the issues and problems of energy conservation, which is the fundamental idea of ​​the International Energy Saving Day, is impossible without conducting a broad propaganda and information campaign. For this purpose, seminars and conferences are widely used with the participation of specialists working in energy generating companies, scientists, activists and environmentalists, as well as all those who are concerned about the future of our planet. Lectures held in various educational institutions, exhibitions, promotions and other public events cover listeners and visitors of various social strata. But it is not enough to deal with issues of saving all types of energy only on November 11, the International Day of Energy Saving. Every inhabitant of our planet, who wants to preserve it for posterity, is obliged to take daily care to reduce energy consumption in his home or workplace. In order to make your contribution to energy conservation, you do not have to take an active part in the events held and organized by the “School Project on the Use of Resources and Energy” events. It is quite enough if you: • learn and, if possible, apply measures to save energy in your home, as well as the peculiarities of energy consumption of various household electrical appliances. For example, using energy-saving fluorescent lamps or emptying the dust collector of a vacuum cleaner immediately after cleaning will not only save energy, but also reduce your payments for the services of energy supply companies; • conduct regular monitoring of heat loss in your home; • prevent heat leaks from your home (window insulation frames, doorways, thermal insulation of walls, and so on);• turn off the lights after you leave the room;• install multi-tariff electricity meters instead of conventional ones;• turn off televisions, chargers and other electrical household appliances at night, the operation of which does not affect your comfort and health.

The idea of ​​combining business with pleasure resulted in the creation of a new holiday - World Shopping Day, which meets the increased demands and current needs of modern people. In 2009, the Chinese online marketplace Alibaba Group for the first time organized a sale dedicated to another popular local holiday, Singles' Day. We liked the significant discounts on this youth holiday and justified themselves. Other online shopping stores picked up the idea, and soon the date “11.11” went far beyond the Celestial Empire, turning November into a period of global sales. The popularity of the AliExpress online store, which is part of the giant Alibaba, has made World Shopping Day a relevant holiday for Russians. Today, the era of digital self-service dictates its own rules, and shopping through the World Wide Web is gaining enormous proportions. Statistics are merciless for real stores: online sales increase their turnover every year. Sales on this day break all imaginable records, so on the most famous sites, revenue goes through the roof, amounting to billions of dollars. By the way, the equally famous “Black Friday” and “Cyber ​​Monday” were left behind in terms of income. There are special projects dealing with market analysis and forecasts for e-commerce. Their findings and observations indicate that about 80% of the entire Internet audience makes purchases. Electronics and household appliances remain one of the most popular categories. The development of technology also contributes to this, for example, cashback portals with the opportunity to return part of the money and choose the best option and all possible ones. From the beginning of the month you can see all the discounts. For active buyers, various competitions and drawings of discount coupons are held. Interesting new products are being launched, including in Russia - virtual reality stores, where buyers will be able to examine products in detail using special applications. This day will not be complete without charity. On November 11, sellers and buyers participate together in the Stop Hunger program. They donate part of the funds received for certain groups of goods to the World Food Program Fund, which aims to defeat such a scourge as hunger by 2030. Despite the excitement, it is worth observing some caution: the “Caveat emptor” rule is most suitable for this. This is a Latin term that literally translates to “let the buyer beware.” This ancient principle is still relevant today: it means that the buyer assumes the risk that the product may not meet expectations or be defective. And although modern sellers are ready to take responsibility, it is a good idea to read reviews and avoid spontaneous, unnecessary purchases. There is another danger - shopaholism. The line between an exciting activity and a real mental illness is quite thin: it is necessary and important to be able to stop in time so as not to turn into an addicted person.

November 11 is Economist Day in Russia, which has been celebrated not so long ago, since 2015. This is one of the few holidays that was purposefully established by officials who issued the corresponding order. In this case, the Ministry of Economic Development created a directive, allocating people who are in one way or another connected with the economy a day a year when they can celebrate their professional holiday. This decision is long overdue. Interestingly, the term “economics” and similar definitions began to appear even before our era. Rulers changed, world cataclysms and natural disasters occurred, and everyone always had to organize the household. Economics has Greek roots and is translated exactly like this: “the art of housekeeping.” For centuries and even millennia, people have been planning households or planning larger-scale economic activities, rather intuitively, based on tradition and their own vision. Needless to say, this a priori meant inefficiency, including on the scale of the entire state. Only with the modernization of economic life, with the realization that professionals should deal with economic issues, and quite seriously, the situation began to change. So, immediately after the revolution, that is, in 1917, the People's Commissariat of Finance was created, which was then transformed by the Soviets into the Ministry of Finance. The day November 11 was not chosen by chance. It is believed that Catherine II, who actively adopted advanced European experience, issued a decree on this day (in 1765), according to which the Free Economic Society appeared in the Russian Empire. The prefix “free” means that the business executives who were part of it were not yet closely tied to the state itself. People, rather, were ordinary researchers who studied economic realities and their impact on economic activity. Based on this, they had the opportunity, or rather, “dare” to advise the authorities on how best to organize the national economy. Needless to say, thanks to the scientific approach to the matter, it became obvious that serfdom was an obstacle to development. It is known that it was the Free Economic Society that was one of the initiators of the abolition of serfdom, drawing a clear parallel between state revenues and the ineffective organization of the economy. Yes, it cannot be said that Economist Day in Russia is celebrated very widely, but people whose field of activity is directly or indirectly related to economics remember it. Often, numerous business structures and state enterprises celebrate this day to reward conscientious employees. Corporate celebrations are actively organized. And also, this is an ideal option for presenting the relatively recently established “Economist of the Year” award, which is awarded to outstanding researchers in this field on the initiative of public organizations and authorities. On this day it is customary to popularize economics and history. Also, business representatives whose activities are related to sales also reacted to the date. This is the day when sales are held, which has become a good tradition, first in the West and then in Russia. By the way, this is exactly how “Black Friday” appeared. It has been proven that it allows people not only to purchase goods at the best possible prices, but also for stores to make huge profits. Accordingly, the volume of taxes transferred to the local budget increases, which, in turn, has a positive effect on the economy. Plus, on this day it is customary to raise pressing issues that, due to globalization and the unification of the world’s economies, concern all people. You can often hear about how dangerous it is to live in a consumer society, but in order to get rid of this, it is necessary to reconsider the entire social system and radically reformat the world economy, which is not at all easy.

Ophthalmologist Day in Russia

Just a couple of decades ago, exchanging paper letters was practically the only way to communicate when people were at a distance from each other. It was paper that allowed them to convey their thoughts, feelings and emotions, to share the joyful events of their lives and news.

World Mini Ski Day is celebrated on November 11, a time when snow usually falls and winter sports can be celebrated. It is celebrated mainly by outdoor enthusiasts who live in large cities. In the conditions of a modern metropolis, ordinary skis are not particularly relevant; they are used mainly by fans of ski resorts and experienced athletes. And for ordinary city dwellers, mini-skis are more suitable. They are more convenient to use and are the best option in cases where the choice of ski areas is limited. Mini skis have a number of advantages over regular skis, such as: 1. Compactness. The products do not take up much space during storage and transportation; they can be brought to the riding area in a regular backpack. 2. Versatility. Suitable for both children and adults, i.e. optimal for family holidays. 3. High maneuverability. Mini-skis do not require specially equipped trails; you can ski them on almost any terrain. Even areas with difficult terrain are suitable. Mini-skis were invented by an engineer from Kyiv, V. M. Efimov. The idea came to him during a winter walk with his little daughter. The scientist thought about developing an improved small-sized model of skis that would be suitable for all family members and could be used for descending small hills and hills. That is, we were talking about something that you can take with you on a regular walk in the park, and not to a ski resort. The invention was successful and soon began to enjoy great popularity. Made a significant contribution to the development of children's skiing. Today mini-skis are available in any sports range. They compare favorably with classic models due to their price, and at the same time they allow you to develop a fairly high speed when riding. They are made in a variety of colors, mostly bright. Such products are intended for adults and children starting from three years old. Special adapted models have been developed for children. They look like toys, but are very stable and meet all safety standards. The best way to celebrate World Mini Ski Day is, of course, in the fresh air. After all, they are intended specifically for active recreation. If the weather permits, you can ride them with your family or friends. It’s worth introducing children to skiing in this way, or even organizing a small competition. To do this, you don’t even have to go out of town, just visit the nearest park with a slide.

State old-age benefits are issued based on work experience and upon reaching a certain age. Men and women working in hazardous industries or in difficult conditions, in civil aviation and the navy, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the fire service have the right to early retirement. This list also includes military personnel who served in the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Investigative Committee, the FSB, the National Guard and other law enforcement agencies for at least 20 years. Their type of work is often associated with the elimination of the consequences of natural and man-made disasters (earthquake in Spitak, explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, accident on the Kursk submarine, etc.), participation in hostilities, which leads to disability due to injuries, injury or concussion. Military personnel have a high risk of injury when performing professional duties in peacetime: burns, shrapnel or bullet wounds during exercises, poisoning with toxic substances while serving in the navy or missile forces. Based on the combination of these factors, representatives of law enforcement agencies have the right to retire for health reasons, reaching a certain age, or during restructuring and other organizational and staffing measures at the place of work. However, very often, after receiving pensioner status, military personnel continue to work for the benefit of society. They do business, get jobs in private security companies, and become school teachers in non-military training and life safety. A holiday has been established in honor of active people who have retained their labor potential. On November 11, Russia celebrates Military Pensioner Day. Peter I was the first to take care of financial support for “servicemen” who, due to age or health conditions, could no longer fulfill their professional duties. The Emperor issued a decree on the rules for the retirement of naval officers and lower military ranks, and the mandatory receipt of payments by widows and orphans. The responsibility for providing material support for people who repaid their debt to the Motherland fell on the state. The pension reform was further developed under Alexander I and Nicholas I, as a result of which the system of payments to retired military personnel received a strict and orderly appearance. After the October Revolution, despite the struggle against the remnants of tsarism, the Red Guards and their families were entitled to increased monetary allowances and other preferences. After the Red Army was renamed into the Armed Forces of the USSR in 1946, benefits and payments for military pensioners were preserved. In addition to increased pensions, they had advantages in housing, employment, medical care, etc. The professional holiday, which appeared in 2012, is not official. However, this does not detract from its significance for those whose work activity was related to work in law enforcement agencies. Therefore, on November 11, all military pensioners meet and communicate with colleagues, and veterans accept congratulations, awards and memorable gifts from the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the FSB and other structures.

Eating fermented foods that improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and strengthen the immune system is very beneficial for the human body. The ancestors of the Eastern Slavs ate rye bread, sauerkraut and cucumbers, ate Varenets and sour cream, drank fermented baked milk and yogurt. All these products contain lactobacilli, which ferment carbohydrates and participate in the formation of lactic acid. Tomatoes, cabbage and other pickled vegetables, in addition, saturate the body with potassium, manganese, bioflavonoids, vitamins B, K, C and other antioxidants. To facilitate the digestion process, supply the intestines with beneficial microflora and form an immune response, the people of Asia have long consumed miso soup and kimchi, and drink kambucha, boza and ayran. The Inca Indians, who in ancient times lived in the lands of modern Peru, made beer from fermented corn. Today this popular drink is called "chicha". Brazilians prepare sour polvillier azedo cheese, tucupi sauce and other dishes based on fermented cassava tubers. Fermented porridge made from sorghum, corn or millet is the traditional breakfast of the people of Nigeria and Kenya. The daily menu of Europeans and North Americans contains a lot of baked goods made from white flour, mayonnaise, refined oils, sausages and sausages, and little whole grain cereals, vegetables and fruits. Excess processed food, lack of fiber and fermented foods have led to the coining of the term "Western microbiota". His body lacks bacteria that help the digestion process, are responsible for metabolism, and regulate the level of thyroid hormones, cortisol and insulin. In honor of fermented foods and those who do not doubt their benefits, the Fermented Festival was established, which is celebrated on November 11. Peoples living on different continents have long known about the benefits of food prepared by fermentation. Therefore, today, like hundreds of years ago, the Poles prepare zurek - “the king of all soups” based on sourdough made from rye flour, the Swedes make surströmming (canned and pickled herring), and the Icelanders make hakarl from partially decomposed and then dried Greenland shark meat. A lot of beneficial microorganisms are contained in lassi, a yogurt that Indians traditionally drink before meals, and in gum cider from the juice of endemic plants, consumed by the aborigines of Australia. Many people associate the word “healthy” when applied to food with “tasteless”. However, this does not apply to foods prepared by fermentation. Not only the consumption of live yoghurts, coconut kefir and ayran, but also low-alcohol drinks from kombucha, as well as beer and kvass helps to saturate the body with beneficial microflora. Therefore, the holiday, which falls on November 11, is celebrated with a glass of lager, longan rice wine or a glass of mead in hand. You can snack on Tibetan chaang, which tastes like ale, or Mexican pulque made from fermented agave juice, with Korean kimchi salad, Russian pickled cucumber or pickled apples.

As you know, origami is a fascinating art of creating paper crafts. They are created according to special rules and are miniature squares. And thanks to the efforts and knowledge of the rules for creating such figures, it will be possible to make a variety of objects. As a rule, these are animal figures, but it is possible to turn ordinary paper into patterns and abstract motifs.

According to the popular calendar, every year on November 11, the Orthodox Church and all believers honor the memory of the Great Martyr Anastasia of Rome and the Venerable Abraham the Recluse. From early childhood, Anastasia’s life brought her grief from the loss of her parents; left a complete orphan, in infancy she was taken under the protection of the abbess of the Sofia convent, which was located near Rome. Anastasia grew up in love for God and was completely devoted to him, and when, already in her youth, many noble men tried to woo her, she resolutely refused, deciding to connect her future life only with God. During the next persecution of Christians, the pagans led a young girl out of the temple by the arms and began to despise her for her faith in Jesus. Mayor Prov was struck by Anastasia’s beauty and youth, wanting to seduce her and force her to renounce her faith, but the girl was unshakable. Then Saint Anastasia was subjected to such cruel torture that even the people could not tolerate such mockery and rebelled so that the saint would be released, but by that time the girl had already been beheaded. The girl’s exhausted body was thrown to be eaten by wild animals, but her mentor Sofia and several other believers found the remains of the body and buried them in the earth. Also on this day, all the righteous deeds of St. Abraham the Recluse are remembered. He was the son of pious parents and already in his youth he accepted the feat of a solitary life. Abraham left his parents' house and settled in a deserted place, where he spent all his days praying. Even after the death of his parents, he refused the inheritance and distributed it to the needy. By his example of love for God and virtue, he was able to introduce many pagans to Christianity. He was even appointed presbyter to one of the pagan villages, where he was subjected to constant persecution and beatings from the local residents. However, Abraham was able to believe people in Jesus Christ and even baptized them all himself. Among the people, this holiday was called Avramy Sheep and Anastasia the Sheep, since Anastasia was considered the intercessor of sheep, and Avramy was the patron saint of shepherds. People believed that Saint Anastasia protected livestock from various diseases and protected them from wild animals. Housewives baked pies on this day and took them to the field for the shepherds (shepherds). On this day, sheep shearing was already ending in the southern regions, while in the northern regions it was just beginning. Before shearing, a tuft of sheep's wool was placed on the scissors to appease the spirits. Threads were spun from animal wool, mittens and warm socks were knitted, woolen fabrics were woven, preparing everything for sewing winter clothes. The main tradition on this day was the shepherd holiday. On this day, the owners paid the shepherds and loud celebrations began with songs and congratulations. It was believed that this day should be spent with the whole family, then it will be friendly and strong. And if you spend the holiday with strangers, expect trouble all year long. According to popular belief, if it rains on a holiday, it means winter will come soon. If there is frost at night, don’t expect snow yet. If you hear pigeons cooing, good weather is coming.

November 11 - Remembrance Day - the end of the First World War. Initially, the event was widely celebrated in the West: in the countries of North America, Great Britain, France, but then the states of Eastern Europe also joined the celebration. Sometimes this day is called “Armistice Day,” etc. You can often see stars of the first magnitude, heads of state, prominent politicians, public figures and ordinary people who wear a red flower on their chest, symbolizing respect for the memory of soldiers who died in the First World War. It is to this date that this holiday originates. On November 11, 1918, the First World War, which is still considered one of the bloodiest, ended. In terms of the number of victims, it was surpassed only by the Second World War. In terms of the number of victims, but not in terms of the level of cruelty. It is known that it was during the First World War that military poisonous gases began to be actively used, which forced soldiers to die painfully, literally spitting out their lungs in parts. At that time, effective gas masks had not yet been invented; they appeared much later and precisely because of the uncontrolled use of toxic substances, which were subsequently, many decades later, recognized as unacceptable methods of warfare. Unfortunately, many countries were drawn into this bloody confrontation, including Russia. In 1914, a conflict began, where Germany, Turkey, Austria-Hungary took part, and on the other side the Entente took part: Great Britain, France, Russia. Over four years of bloody battles, more than 10 million people died. And only on November 11, 1918, the parties signed a reconciliation agreement. Because of the First World War, the political map of the world changed. Thus, Bulgaria and Türkiye lost part of their territories. The events also influenced the course of Russian history, since the war provoked mass uprisings in the Russian Empire, which actually led to the cessation of its existence. Interest in this date not only does not subside, but even increases over time, both from professional historians and from amateurs. And all because there are too many “blank spots” left, different versions of what happened are put forward, and the military strategy and tactics of the participating countries are subjected to in-depth analysis. There is also an opinion that the optimal option would be for the Russian Empire to refuse to actively participate in hostilities. One way or another, history knows no subjunctive moods, and the memory of this bloody event will live forever. The day of the end of the First World War was first celebrated in 1923 in France. At that time it was difficult to call it a full-scale Victory celebration, but a start had been made. It is known that in the capital of France, Paris, the practice of lighting the Eternal Flame in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was first introduced. Since then, this tradition has taken root and taken root in many countries around the world. So, on November 11 at 11:00 am it is customary to honor the memory of the victims with a minute of silence. Gradually, the tradition spread to commemorate the victims of World War II. It is believed that a minute of silence is a tribute to the memory of all the fallen soldiers who laid down their lives in both bloody wars. Of course, this event is celebrated more widely in Western European countries. On this day it is customary to hold numerous charity events. The money raised is used to reconstruct monuments dedicated to those events, and also to improve military burial sites. It is customary to remember all the people who in one way or another suffered from armed conflicts, for example, were forced to flee from their places of residence. Numerous historical societies popularize history on this day, and the television program schedule also changes. More historical programs and round tables appear in it, where not only the nuances of those conflicts are discussed, but, importantly, the problems of the modern world, since wars have become an inevitable component of human existence. It is also customary to hold memorial services in places of worship, regardless of religion. Christians, Muslims, Jews and representatives of many other religions remember their fallen co-religionists.

The holiday of Einheriar is celebrated annually on November 11 by followers of the pre-Christian Germanic-Scandinavian religion. This day is named after the Einherjars. Einherjar are the souls of warriors killed in battle. According to Scandinavian mythology, they obey the great god of war, the shaman Odin, and live in the warrior paradise Valhalla. Only that brave man who died in battle, without being afraid to accept death from the enemy and without letting go of his weapon, can get to this glorious place. The formidable Valkyries, riding a winged horse, circle over the battlefield, pick up the souls of dead warriors and carry them to the halls of their father Odin. There the Einherjar will prepare for the most decisive battle in the entire history of the universe. The spirits of fallen warriors are not sitting idle in Valhalla: they are training for an important battle on the day of Ragnarok, when the forces of good and evil will clash. On this day the gods and their assistants will fight against chthonic monsters. Odin's squad is constantly honing its military skills: the wounds received by the warriors in training battles are immediately healed. During the breaks between training battles, Odin's army feasts. The meal of the spirits of deceased warriors consists of boar meat and honey, which is used to milk a goat. The same Valkyries serve them, bringing beer and honey to the warriors. Sometimes Odin with the Einherjar and a pack of wild dogs sweeps across the earth, collecting the souls of people. This phenomenon is called "wild hunting". On the day of Einheriar, Scandinavians remember fallen warriors and praise their exploits. In ancient times, all the men of the tribe dressed up as Einherjars and staged the most important battle on the day of Ragnarok. In modern times, this holiday is considered to be dedicated to the god Odin and his warriors. Also on the holiday of Einheriar, praise is given to the glorious weapon. A meal is arranged where, while eating hearty dishes, people praise Odin and his brave squad. It is worth noting that in some sources this holiday is considered to be invented by followers of Asatru - a modern movement based on the religion of the Scandinavians.

The quality of Russian steel mains often depends on representatives of an important technical specialty. These are crews of trains for restoration purposes. In essence, recovery trains are formations for emergency rescue activities. They are required to immediately arrive at critical sections of the railway. Make instantly effective decisions to eliminate emergency situations. Be it damage to the rail bed, derailments or collision of trains due to natural disasters or man-made reasons. The very difficult work of the restoration teams is closely connected with the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Interacting, these two departments often perform complex tasks. Prevent and eliminate extremely dangerous situations as emergency recovery means. The People's Commissar of Railways, L. Kaganovich, endorsed the order dated November 11, 1936, in which he legalized recreational trains. Therefore, technical representatives of the Russian railway celebrate their holiday on November 11. The above-mentioned order provides an opportunity to form a permanent personnel apparatus, and, naturally, a reserve of master professionals of the highest level. Determines the location in the depot, designates technical standards. It would be useful to note that prompt response and rapid deployment to emergency zones, elimination of unforeseen disasters, as well as their consequences in a short time, depend entirely on the experience, professionalism and skills of the people involved in this responsible work. It is impossible to forget about the organized, heroic actions of these teams during the terrible years of the Patriotic War, the restoration of the route and stations after the end of hostilities. Sparing no effort, people from restoration teams ensured uninterrupted work on the railway lines. The significance and responsibility of the tasks increases every day. Often putting their lives in danger, repair workers prevent serious disasters, often saving lives.

The type of physical activity, invented to maintain a healthy and fit body, began to gain popularity in the United States in the 70s of the last century. At this time, doctors began to massively diagnose patients with obesity, which is often called a disease of civilization. The development of fitness was facilitated by Jane Fonda, an actress, winner of the Oscar and Golden Globe awards and, at the same time, a popularizer of aerobics. Later, in 1997, Cindy Crawford joined her and released her videotape of classes. Fitness fans include Megan Fox, Rihanna, Shakira, Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz and other Hollywood stars. Connoisseurs of a healthy lifestyle believe that being slim and looking young is the norm. To do this, you need to strengthen your body muscles, follow a daily routine and eat right. Since its inception, the sports movement began to quickly gain momentum, increasing the ranks of supporters. In 1984, the International Fitness Federation was registered. Today it includes organizations from more than 100 countries. On November 11, fans of a special type of physical activity that allows you to keep your figure in perfect shape celebrate International Fitness Day. Initially, push-ups and crunches were part of the training programs for American army soldiers. Later, rules for following a diet were added to this complex and a separate type of physical activity was invented - fitness (from the English Fit - “to comply”). Activities, which many call rhythmic gymnastics, include strength, aerobic and combined exercises. During their implementation, the body has to use various systems - from the cardiovascular to the musculoskeletal, which contributes to its strengthening and healing. Fitness clubs offer up to 200 programs and types of training - dance, strength, oriental style, with elements of ancient Indian practices, etc. The type of classes is selected based on the needs of a healthy lifestyle supporter - building muscle mass, losing weight, stretching, etc. As a result of fitness training joint mobility increases, body endurance develops, and health improves. An important fact is the aesthetic component. Fitness fans can boast of an ideal figure and give the impression of healthy people who are satisfied with their appearance and life. Pilates, tai chi, budokon, baylotherapy, cardio strip, pop dance, shaping, aerobics, cycling, fitball... All these sets of exercises and programs are varieties of fitness with training that leads to harmony not only of the body, but also of the spirit. The main advantages of this sport area include:• increased performance;• reduction of excess weight;• liberation from negative internal programs;• prevention of atherosclerosis, pulmonary diseases and other pathologies;• increased self-esteem. Modern fitness is a set of exercises with elements of breathing practices and strength training, which are performed to music in the gym. This type of training, following Jane Fonda, is chosen not only by women, but also by men - Ryan Gosling, Colin Farrell, Henry Cavill, Ashton Kutcher, etc. Famous actors claim that they owe success in their profession not only to talent and good fortune, but also to ideal physical form. Fitness appeared in Russia in the late 1980s. At first, women did shaping, following instructions from videotapes, while men trained in basements on homemade exercise machines. Today, equipment and other devices are available to fans of dynamic loads in comfortable gyms, where classes are held in groups or individually. A beautiful, toned body has become a reality for everyone who is ready to make physical efforts towards their dream. International Fitness Day encourages you to overcome laziness and take a step towards your ideal shape.

The advent of the Internet, social networks and instant messengers has led to the fact that people began to spend part of their lives online. Due to online bullying, more than half of Russians do not perceive the virtual space as a safe environment. Cyberbullying tools include posting threats of physical harm and offensive messages, sending videos discrediting the honor and dignity of a person, distributing incriminating evidence and other content. Both adults and children and adolescents become targets for the manifestation of anger. This happens more often on the Internet than in real life due to the anonymity of users. The purpose of cyberbullying is the desire to assert oneself, gain power over the opponent’s emotions, and make him doubt the correctness of his thoughts and actions. Understanding the scale of the problem led to the implementation of measures aimed at preventing online aggression. November 11, 2019, is the Day against Cyberbullying in Russia. Research by sociologists and psychologists explains the reasons for people’s aggressive behavior online. Online communication can hardly be called full-fledged communication that takes place during a live conversation. If a person is not personally acquainted with the user who is on the other side of the monitor, has never seen him and does not know about his position in life, how he speaks and moves, then there is a high probability that when reading a post on a social network, he will understand it incorrectly. Communication that took place offline creates more prerequisites for the manifestation of empathy and compassion than anonymous correspondence. The second reason for bullying is the frantic pace of modern life. Today, the speed of communication on social networks and instant messengers depends on how quickly a person types a message. Reflection, evaluation of one’s own thoughts and expression of feelings suffer from this. In ordinary life, standing face to face, people try to the last to restrain themselves from showing aggression and anger towards their interlocutor, which cannot be said about the Internet. The concentration of negative emotions and the manifestation of threats depends both on the topic of discussion and on the first 6 comments left under a post or article. It has been noticed that if these opinions have a negative connotation and are aggressive in nature, then there is a very high probability that the discussion will continue in an offensive tone. Researchers are also paying attention to the forensic theory of broken windows. Visible signs of civil unrest and anti-social behavior create an environment that encourages further chaos, hooliganism and crime. This rule also applies to communication on the Internet. Most aggressive comments are published where such communication is, if not encouraged, then at least not regulated by the resource moderator. Therefore, the eradication of cyberbullying depends, first of all, on the position of the owner of the platform, page or channel author. The initiator of the establishment of the Day against Cyberbullying in Russia is Mail.ru Group. The company believes that aggression both online and offline is unacceptable. The purpose of the annual events held on November 11 is to draw attention to the problem of shaming and spread information about which organizations can help victims. The symbol of the action is an emoji in the form of a yellow heart, which all caring people post on their pages on social networks and resources. Internet trolling is common among users aged 18-24. Most often, teenagers experience shaming. Peer attacks and cyberbullying, which usually occurs in closed groups, cause not only unpleasant emotions, but also fear. Volunteers from the Boneless Internet League are helping to cope with the problem. In honor of the Day against Cyberbullying, lectures and seminars are held for schoolchildren, teachers and parents on methods of combating online bullying of children, reducing the level of aggression and methods of psychological rehabilitation of victims.

The word "guanggun", which translates as "bare branches", is used in the Middle Kingdom to describe single men. As a result of the implementation of the state policy of “One family - one child” since 1979, an imbalance in the sex ratio has occurred in China. By 2020, more than 24 million men in the country aged 25 to 40 could not find a partner and start a family. This happened due to the termination of pregnancy by women against the background of the adopted law, the high mortality rate of girls in infancy due to insufficiently good medical care compared to boys. In patriarchal China, a man has more social privileges, is an heir, a supporter both for his family and for his elderly parents. Therefore, millions of women terminated their pregnancies when they learned that they were having a daughter. The initiator and ideologist of birth control in the Middle Kingdom is John D. Rockefeller, who personally met with the founder and head of the PRC in the late 1970s. The American billionaire said: “Whatever the price paid by China, the social experiment led by Mao Zedong is one of the most important and successful social experiments in history.” As life has shown, everything happened exactly the opposite. The shortage of potential brides on the marriage market is not the only consequence of birth control policies. Infringement of women in the exercise of their reproductive rights has led to a reduction in the working-age population, and an increase in the standard of living has led to an increase in life expectancy among older people and a burden on the pension system. The experiment, which was promoted by Rockefeller, US President Nixon and American politician Brzezinski, failed and caused great damage to society and the country's economy. In 2015, the demographic policy was canceled, which did not solve the problems of single young people and middle-aged men. Today in the PRC there are special cafes and restaurants, small kitchen utensils are sold, and tourism programs have been prepared for traveling alone. November 11th is Singles' Day in China. The idea of ​​celebrating Singles Day originated with students at Nanjing University in the 1990s and quickly spread throughout the country. Residents of the Middle Kingdom believe in numerology, in which the numbers “6”, “8” and “9” are favorable and bring happiness. One means the beginning of the countdown, the start and at the same time - loneliness. Therefore, Singles' Day, which appeared in China in 1993, was decided to be celebrated on the 11th day of the 11th month. Two units in a row symbolize the unity of hearts and destinies. Ironically, the date for celebrating Singles' Day has become a favorite among newlyweds who are planning wedding celebrations on November 11th. 11.11 also attracted the attention of Chinese marketers, who decided to use mirror numbers for commercial purposes. It has been found that in China, more than 40% of single consumers, including bachelors, spend money on their own pleasure. Therefore, November 11 has also become a shopping day - a large-scale event aimed at increasing sales. This happened in 2009 at the initiative of the Alibaba Internet platform. The company is the initiator of sales and a gala concert with the participation of world pop stars on November 11th. At one of the shows, Alibaba founder Jack Ma appeared on stage dressed as a courier delivering shopping packages. The shopping day was designed for a wide audience, not just bachelors. The holiday was created to promote sales among millennials - young people born in the 1980s. By that time, a generation of people brought up on a consumer culture had grown up in the PRC, which had firmly established itself on capitalist lines. By 2017, Chinese spending on Singles' Day exceeded $25 billion. 3 years later, Alibaba was joined by the Taobao and AliExpress platforms with 5 million sellers, and the number of buyers amounted to 800 million people. The holiday has grown from a one-day event into a week of sales that begins on November 11 and ends at midnight on the 16th. Today, shopping in honor of 11.11 takes place in China, Indonesia, other Asian countries, Europe, Russia and the USA.

Polish Independence Day(Narodowe Swieto Niepodleglosci)

Lacplesis Day in Latvia (Lacplesa diena)

Catholic Feast of Saint Martin of Tours

Orthodox holidays November 11:

Memorial Day of the Venerable Martyr Anastasia of Rome

Memorial Day of St. Avramius, Archimandrite of Rostov

Memorial Day of St. Abraham the Recluse