This holiday was introduced in 2003 by the UN General Assembly with the aim of drawing everyone's attention to the problems of mountainous areas and providing assistance to their inhabitants. Mountains play a huge role for people. These natural ecosystems are the “cradle” of all the rivers on the planet; they contain most of the fresh water reserves.

It was on December 11, back in 1887, that the actor, dancer and singer from Argentina Carlos Gardel was born, who during his lifetime received the title of king of tango. Dance admirers, of whom there are hundreds of thousands all over the world, presented their idol with the most significant birthday gift, making December 11th International Tango Day.

On December 11, 1994, President B.N. Yeltsin signed a decree “On measures to ensure legality, law and order and public safety on the territory of the Chechen Republic.” After its publication, units of the United Group of Forces were sent to the North Caucasus to restore the constitutional order. According to the Committee of Soldiers' Mothers, at least 14,000 people were killed in this armed conflict.

December 11 is a memorable and “black” date for the residents of Crimea. Many years ago, during the Second World War, this very day marked the start of mass executions by the Nazis, which lasted several days. Since 2004, this date has become an official holiday.

The inventor of the kaleidoscope, Scotsman David Brewster, was born on December 11, 1781. The optical device he created has been one of the most beloved children's toys for centuries.

In order to become a true master of life, you need to learn to behave freely, confidently and relaxed. Yes, at first the world around you will be hostile, but don’t despair. Over time, you will learn to control reality and become an example for those who take the first steps in this direction. Never consider yourself a hostage to circumstances - influence them with the confidence of the master of your own destiny.

The official version says that Tsar Peter the Great in 1692 (according to other sources in 1699) approved this particular option as a symbol of the nascent Russian fleet. One legend says that the king considered a variety of options and even turned to saints in prayer to receive help from Heaven. Several different sketches lay on his table, and one day after prayer, a ray of sunshine entered the king’s window, stopping precisely on the sketch depicting the St. Andrew’s Cross.

Over the past decades, bronchial asthma has gone from being a fairly rare disease to becoming a common diagnosis. It has been delivered to more than 900 thousand people in the Russian Federation, and to 150 million worldwide. The disease develops in half of the cases in childhood, up to 10 years.

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Jay Day is celebrated according to the folk calendar on December 11; it was established to honor the jay bird. People were attracted by its bright plumage, which is why the jay got its name, because the ancient Russian word “soy” meant to shine. On Soykin's day it was customary to tell fortunes. Waking up in the morning, the man went to the well and listened to its sounds: any noise meant the future receipt of money, but the absence of sounds was not particularly pleasing - wealth was not expected. The weather was determined by observing birds on Soykin day. If a flock of crows was circling in the sky, you should prepare for a snowstorm. Birds roaming the earth foreshadowed warming.

Orthodox holidays on December 11:

Memorial Day of Metropolitan Seraphim (Chichagov)

Memorial Day of the Venerable Martyr Stephen the New