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Migrant Workers Go into the Shadows

The number of people wanting to legally formalize their work in Russia fell by 44%. As experts believe, some of them moved into the shadow sector due to the patent system. Changes in legislation…

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Tourism

How to attract tourists to the Alps

Imagine: you walk through the concourse of Zurich Central Station and suddenly a charming Swiss man straight from the high Alps addresses you personally, inviting you to visit the largest and highest…

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Everyday life

In Search of German Namesakes

A new dictionary of German surnames, Digitales Familiennamenwörterbuch Deutschlands (DFD), has appeared online. Its authors claim that a surname is needed not only to find the right number in a phone…

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Law zone

How to protect your pockets in Germany

Pickpocketing techniques are as old as the world, even though their profession is not among the most ancient. As Deutsche Welle notes, special vigilance should be exercised in crowded places – for…

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Health

Full mobilization to combat split ends

Split ends often start worrying their owners only when a magnificent mane turns into a pitiful bunch. At the initial stage, the problem is not particularly visible: yes, they become harder to comb…

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Health

LPG massage: how to 'make' a good figure

LPG is a device developed in France to fight cellulite and excess weight. The LPG device combats these problems through massage. In just 10 sessions, there will be no trace of problem areas, and your…

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Tourism

What to do in Georgia

Khinkali on a hill, a winery in the valley, a selfie with Prometheus, a feast with a horn and a deer with a will to live. As Gazeta.ru notes, this is not all you need to see, eat, drink and feel in…

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Everyday life

Woodlawn Cemetery in New York: Peace and Quiet

It really is very quiet and peaceful here. Indeed, Woodlawn Cemetery itself looks much more like a quiet green park with well-maintained lawns and small, neat buildings. The latter turn out to be……

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Health

Scary Stories from the Refrigerator

Is it true that bacon is as harmful as cigarettes? Is it true that coffee causes a heart attack? Is it true that lovers of wheat bread suffer from mental confusion? A BBC Future correspondent talks…

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Auto tour

Road Trip by Car: Getting Ready for the Journey

Any person or entire family wishes to go on vacation at least once a year, whether to the sea, a journey to legendary places, or a simple rest by the lake. If you have a car, you can go on a 'road…

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Tourism

New Year's walk with the aroma of coffee

Lviv is a true diamond in the setting of Ukraine, it is the most beautiful city in this country. And if you are in Ukraine for the New Year holidays, you must visit this city. Because Christmas Lviv…

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Technology

Entrust professional camera repair to specialists

The modern world is so beautiful and diverse that it is no wonder photography has become so popular. Now everyone recalls with relief the time when they had to use film cameras, which not only took…

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