Denis Medov

Introduction J.R.R. Tolkien's works (*The Hobbit*, *The Lord of the Rings*, *The Silmarillion*) have inspired one of the most passionate and enduring fandoms in literary history. This project explores the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of Tolkien's fandom, including fan communities, adaptations, and scholarly discussions. 1. What Does the Fandom Call Itself? The Tolkien fandom is commonly referred to as: Tolkienists – A more scholarly term, often used by dedicated fans who study Tolkien’s works in depth...

Hello everyone, today I'm going to tell you about my thoughts on gap year. Advantages of gap year Relaxation I spent 11 years at school, studying hard. No wonder if you want to relax. A year off is an opportunity to recuperate and recharge your batteries. After my vacation, it will be easier for me to learn the basics of my future profession at university, prepare for work and adulthood. The opportunity to retake the Unified State Exam If the scores obtained for the Unified State Exam are not high enough for the university of your dreams, then gap year is a great option...

Mosvolonter is a platform for volunteers in Moscow, which unites people who want to help in various social and environmental projects. The project was created to support initiatives aimed at improving life in the city and helping those in need. The main directions of Mosvolonter's work: 1. Social projects: Participation in helping children from orphanages, the elderly, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups of the population. 2. Environmental initiatives: Organizing events for...

Today I'm going to tell you about national colours of Mexico. In this project, we will look at the national color of the country, the colors on the flag, their meanings, as well as the perception of other colors in Mexican culture. Mexico does not have an officially established national color, but many people associate the country with bright and saturated colors such as red, green and white — the colors of the Mexican flag. These colors are also often used in traditional festivals, folk crafts and arts...

Gosha Rubchinsky is one of the brightest and most influential designers of our time, who has changed the perception of Russian fashion in the international arena. His works combine elements of street culture, art and traditional Russian heritage. 1. Where does the designer come from? Gosha Rubchinsky was born on November 29, 1984 in Moscow. His Russian roots and cultural heritage play a significant role in his work, which makes his work unique and authentic. 2. What do his projects look like? Rubchinsky's projects are characterized by minimalism, functionality and street style...

Hello everyone, today I'm going to tell you about local emergency services. To ensure safety while traveling, it is important to be aware of the local emergency services. Here is useful information for tourists visiting our region: 1. Emergency services Police: 102 Fire protection: 101 Emergency medical services: 103 3. Where you can contact a policeman Tourists can approach any uniformed police officer or visit the nearest police station, for example on "Zagorskaya" Street 9a 4. Important Hospitals City Hospital:  "Bolnichnaya" Street 7, Regional Medical Center: "Minina" street 46...

Charity plays a significant role in the life of society. In Russia, as in many other countries, people actively participate in charity events, making donations to support various charitable organization. 1. The volume of donations: The total volume of donations in Russia is gradually increasing. According to the latest data, people in Russia in 2021, gave about 370 billion rubles to charity.These donations are aimed at supporting people in need, developing education, medicine, culture and other areas...

Hello everyone, today I want to tell you about gaming culture and my research about it. Gaming culture is a wide and diverse world that unites millions of people from all over the world. Games have become an integral part of our daily lives, and gaming culture permeates various spheres of society, including art, music, fashion and even education. Therefore, 80% of respondents consider and only 20% do not consider themselves gamers. Also 60% of responders have gamers in their families. Gaming culture is also a source of creativity and self-expression...

Hello everyone, today I'm going to tell you about the music festival, that I would like to arrange in my city. It will be the first Phonk music festival in Russia.The concept of my festival will combine the diverse subgenres of the phonk, creating a place for all fans of this music, where everyone can enjoy it and meet other fans of it. The event will be held in an open area inside the city, such as a stadium, to create a relaxing atmosphere. The dates will be chosen during the period when the weather is favorable for outdoor events, for example in June...

Hello everyone, today I'm going to tell you about one of my favourite celebrities, let's start! The celebrity I want to talk about is British actress Emma Watson. She became famous for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, and she also received a success for roles in other films such as Little Women and Beauty and the Beast. She actively communicates with her fans through social media, some of which I subscribe to, although I am not a member of her official fan club...

Hello, everyone! Today I would like to share with you my habits on the Internet and social networks. Let's start our presentation! 1. The amount of time I spend online: I spend quite a lot of time on the Internet, about 4-5 hours a day. This is related to study, work, entertainment and fun. But I also read books in my smartphone, and it takes 2-3 hours from those 4-5. 2. Social networking sites and applications that I use: I am active on popular social networking site like Twitter. In addition,...

Hello, now I am going to tell you about football. The most popular team sport in the world is football. Today it is played by a huge number of guys and even girls. The exact year and place of origin of this sport is still unknown. But some historical data make it clear that football was also played in ancient times. And football has changed a lot over the years. If earlier the ball was created from feathers and leather, now the ball is filled with air inside, and the outside is sheathed with pieces of leather, and now the choice of soccer balls is huge...