It is no secret to anyone that Europe, which was once extremely religious, is no longer so. Modern society in the West considers it possible and even to some extent fashionable to “settle in” ancient monasteries and churches, rebuilding them into residential buildings.

• Date: February 07, 2014

Incredible places where people rent rooms

Here is a list of the most expensive and exclusive hotels that offer their visitors an incredible range of services. In addition, quite often these services do not just amaze, but simply "blow up" the usual understanding and perception of the world.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: November 13, 2013

Monasteries of Meteora

Meteora is one of the largest monastic complexes located in Greece. They became famous, first of all, for their incredible unique location on top of a cliff. This monastic center was created around the 10th century and since then? it exists and operates continuously.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: November 12, 2013

Al-Hajara - the city of the cave

To the west of the city of Monacca, in the southwestern part of Sana'a, is the small village of Al-Hajarah, one of the brightest and most impressive places in the mountains of Yemen. These fortified houses were built from stones that were mined from a nearby quarry.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: October 22, 2013

Most strange places where people live - lighthouses

French lighthouses are not only beautiful - they are also dangerous. I would like to devote a little more time to them, you see, because these places are quite attractive and even more unusual. This is most likely why French lighthouses are such popular places.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: September 23, 2013

Churches where ordinary people live

In the modern world, it is considered quite normal to buy out old church buildings and rebuild them into residential buildings. This has become not just a frequent occurrence, but rather even a kind of fashion for countries such as the USA and Great Britain. The Netherlands, along with France and even Scandinavia, could not escape this fashion.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: August 26, 2013

Monastery floating in the air

Xuankongsi is a temple complex that was built on a rock near the sacred mountain of Hengshan, Shanxi Province in China. This monastery is located 65 km southeast of Datong City.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: July 18, 2013

Bringing Down the House

People are used to building their buildings so that they stand firmly on the ground. Since we are forced to stand vertically on the Earth, houses and buildings also follow our vertical orientation. However, some of us get bored of living in the same houses as everyone else, so they turn their buildings upside down.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: 30 May 2013

houseboat - houseboat

A great alternative to a regular house is a house on the water, which has all the comforts of a home, but can also navigate rivers, canals, lakes and seas. Such a house has many advantages: there are no neighbors, you can constantly travel and stay in the cities you like, you can fish right from the kitchen window, work on a laptop with your feet in the water and change the view from the windows as you wish.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: 29 May 2013

Traquer - the oldest inhabited homestead

Scotland is known for its medieval castles. But not every castle can boast that people still live in it, moreover, they are the heirs of an ancient family. And Traquore Manor is also the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland. It belongs to the ancient family of the Stuarts of Trakwer, among whom there were many kings of Scotland. Now it's popular tourist place- the house has been turned into a hotel and a museum, there is a souvenir shop, a restaurant and even an ancient brewery nearby. And around - amazingly beautiful Scottish nature.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: 28 May 2013

most expensive motor home

This wonderful caravan is called the Element Palazzo and is worth over $2.5 million. It was developed by the Austrian company "Marchi Mobile", which is engaged in the creation of mobile homes. This is a truly magnificent invention - a two-story vehicle more than four meters high, with a magnificent exterior design that resembles the transport of the future, and the most comfortable, cozy and functional interiors.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: 16 May 2013

Unusual materials for building houses

Even the most unusual houses are usually built of brick or wood. Sometimes more modern materials are used, or, conversely, ancient ones, like clay and straw, but some particularly inventive builders come up with the idea of ​​using any means at hand and even completely unexpected materials.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: 15 May 2013

Skyscrapers of the future

Skyscrapers symbolize the development of technology and scientific progress, they are getting taller and more comfortable for life. And ahead of us are even more interesting projects - skyscrapers that purify the air, extract water, and process garbage. Inventive architects come up with buildings that are located under water or on the slopes of mountains, which saves space.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: 14 May 2013

forest spiral

"Forest Spiral" is an unusual residential complex located in the city of Darmstadt, in Germany. This is a unique house in which there is not a single sharp corner, straight walls, identical elements. The house was built according to the principle of harmony with nature, which was followed in many of his projects by his architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

Unusual places where people live

• Date: 07 May 2013

Cave houses

Millennia ago, ancient people lived in caves. Much has changed since then, mankind has learned to build comfortable and durable houses. But the caves still attract many people - these are natural dwellings, which are always cool in summer and warm in winter, which are perfectly protected from natural disasters and do not require a large amount of building material. And some of the shortcomings of such houses, for example, dampness or lack of lighting, are perfectly solved with the help of modern technologies.

Unusual places where people live

People are amazing: they can catch a cold and end up in the hospital because of a light rain, or they can survive in the most harsh conditions that test humanity very much.

We, the inhabitants of cities and villages, did not even dream of the trials that people face every day, being in different parts of the world. Somewhere people suffer from a lack of potable water, and the last time it rained was a little less than half a century ago. Other inhabitants of our world are overwhelmed by cold winds and snow, tempering their character.

In these regions, you will be ridiculed for your complaints about the weather and stuffy buses. It is time to find out where it is most difficult for a person to live.

1. Coober Pedy, Australia

Everyone knows that in Australia anything that moves will try to kill you. In addition to these dangers, the region also has a very hot climate, especially in Coober Pedy, where about 1,500 people live. Being almost in the middle of the desert, Coober Pedy boasts an average annual temperature of about 40 degrees. The landscape also leaves a lot to be desired, with sun-scorched lands, orange sands and rocks reminiscent of the surface of the planet Tatooine.

Everything is so severe that many residents hide in special underground caves that have been adapted for life. What makes the locals stay on this land? Coober Pedy produces some of the world's finest opals (a mineral used to make jewelry) and many of the residents are employed in the industry and make very good money.

2. Kandovan, Iran

Continuing the theme of strange dwellings, let's talk about Kandovan. Here people settled in hollowed-out cave houses that look like huge termite mounds. Some of these houses are about 700 years old! This is not your apartment from your grandmother in Moscow to inherit. Despite the difficult living conditions, local residents are not deprived of such benefits of civilization as electricity and the Internet. Apparently, the desire to watch cats on YouTube is too strong even there.

The climate here is quite suitable for a normal life, but there are other inconveniences. Since the houses were carved into the caves, the stairs and climbs are very steep. One wrong step can lead to a fall. The rooms themselves can be a real nightmare for people suffering from claustrophobia: low ceilings, miniature windows and doors, combined with narrow corridors, make this place not the most attractive place to live. If you are tall or overweight, then it is better to buy a ticket to another city, but here you have nothing to do.

3. Isertok, Greenland

The weather in Isertok will make you reconsider your views on the hearth and a blanket with a cup of tea, because the conditions here are one of the most extreme for life. Around this place there is no greenery and mountains, which means that the area is completely unprotected from the icy winds blowing through. People here are surrounded only by snow, gray rocks, cold bays and drifting ice, which have become an excellent place for the seal population in the region. The temperature is negative most of the year, reaching -45 degrees.

It is not surprising that today there are about 70 people in this region.

4. Citta di Castello, Italy

Even in the very heart of Europe, there may be a place where it is not so easy for people to survive. Castello is a small village with a population of about 150 people. The village is located at an altitude of 1452 meters above sea level, but what makes this place so extreme? The settlement is located in a place that is constantly flooded by rains and mountain mudflows. With heavy rainfall, the village turns into a huge lake. locals forced to put up with such conditions: the village is predominantly inhabited by old people who simply cannot afford to change their place of residence.

5. Atacama, Chile

Travelers describe this land as a place around which there is no vegetation, no birds, no animals. The harsh place, which last rained in 1971, can shelter only the most hardy and desperate people.

The only source of water that is available to the inhabitants is a stream seeping from the depths of the rock. But the problem is that this water contains large amounts of arsenic, which makes it undrinkable. Due to the combination of cold ocean currents and mountainous terrain, it is physically impossible for clouds to form over the desert, so it may not rain here for a hundred years. Because of this, Atacama gained fame as the driest place, because precipitation here is 10 times less than in Death Valley.

But it's not as hot here as it might seem. The average annual temperature is about 25 degrees. Local residents extract water with the help of special "fog eliminators", on the walls of which water condenses, which is quite suitable for drinking. Despite all the difficulties, people have adapted and learned to survive in such conditions.

6. La Rinconada, Peru

This is the highest place on Earth where people permanently live. At an altitude of more than 5,000 meters, about 30,000 people found their homes. But the city was formed in such a harsh place for a reason. Next to it is a gold mine, which stores incredible reserves of the precious metal. True, this mine does not promise enrichment for ordinary hard workers, and all profits go into the pockets of the owners. The miners have a very specific payment: for 30 days they work completely free of charge, and on the 31st, any gold mined by the miners belongs exclusively to them. But no one gives guarantees that the workers will be able to get at least something on this day.

7. Verkhoyansk, Russia

Verkhoyansk is a harsh city located in the very center of Siberia. It is located on the banks of the Yana River, which has been frozen for nine months. Today, about 1,500 people live in Verkhoyansk. Residents of the city see the Sun no more than 5 hours a day, and the temperature in winter ranges from -40 to -60 degrees. Today, the city attracts people with a special one: those who wish can experience all the “charms” of the climate in this region.

You must be the change you want to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi

Happy is he who is satisfied with his place of residence. But many do not like something: the environment, nature, climate.

Most people live with thoughts: “What difference does it make where, I still can’t change anything ...”.

With the development of transport mobility and the Internet, people are increasingly thinking about changing their place of residence.

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Beautiful pictures beckon, the stories of experienced people turn into a dream, but it often happens that moving does not help to find harmony in life.

In the new place, it turns out that there are also shortcomings, difficulties and difficulties.

What to do?

• Put up with it or look for a new place to live?
• Spend your life in search of an ideal or create this ideal for yourself?
• Is it possible to make the place where you live source of life strength? And how to do it?

Let's talk about it today.

It so happened that I chose life in a small village. The village is beautiful, life is wonderful, but very different from life in big city where I spent most of my life.

At first, I rushed between the village and the city, getting inspiration in the city. And then travel became difficult, and I felt sad for old friends and for the opportunities that the Big City gave.

I realized that I have two paths - either I fall into a state of victimhood and slowly begin to hate the place that I myself have chosen for my life, or I go the other way.

I understood that the first path would lead me to the fact that anywhere in the world I would find flaws and would not be happy.

Therefore, for execution, I had only the second option.

I got acquainted with the people around me, with the Earth, with its cycles and gifts. I started thinking how can I be useful for her, what can I do to make life here better and more harmonious.

What facets should I discover for myself in order to love and accept her unconditionally.

From that moment another life began. I gave attention and energy to help the Place where I live.

I searched through Google and Facebook in search of local communities. I found some interesting resources dedicated to nature, animals, plants and environmental initiatives.

I met indifferent initiative people, and finally began to feel “at ease”.

I got on the road Guardian of the Place, deeply in love and peaceful, giving and receiving energy, support and care from the Place where I live.

How to turn a place of life into a source of vitality

Step 1. Discover where you live

The first thing to do is to understand that we live here and now.

There are seven billion people on earth. Someone is in a big city, someone is in a small village. Someone spends their whole life where they were born, someone travels, moves and looks for their place in the sun.

Someone never travels outside their native country, while someone changes countries and cities.

We may someday have another home elsewhere, but for now we are where we are.

And it depends only on us whether we will feel that we live in a boring village or in a place filled with smells, sounds and energy.

Whether we spend our lives in a metropolis crowded with people and cars, or we rejoice that this is a point of cultural and historical heritage.

Only we can decide whether the place will draw all the juices out of us in response to our dislike and indifference, or we will allow ourselves to be filled with its energy and power, loving it with all our heart.

Step 2. Learn to see the beauty of the place

Beauty manifests itself in different ways: in natural phenomena, in people, in architectural monuments, in a variety of fruits on trees, in the power of rivers and mountains, in a funny drawing that turned out on a chipped asphalt.

You just need to want to see it and manifest it in your life. Even an industrial view at sunset can be beautiful.

I propose not only to see beauty, but also share generously her with those around her. Sing it by any means - words, poems, photographs, paints.

Step 3. Observe and connect with nature

You can see beauty only by observing, only raising your head to the sky and lowering it to the earth.

If you stop and listen, then you can notice a butterfly or a snowflake, a sparrow with a crumb in its beak, or an unusual pebble.

When you allow yourself to slow down and look around, you can feel the energy present in this place.

The more such connections occur, the more of this energy you pass through yourself, the more you connect with the place where you are.

You can do this in many ways, choose what you like:

• Plant flowers or take care of the garden;
• Grow vegetables or take care of the front garden at the entrance;
• Observe the local flora and fauna, study migratory birds or the living world that lives under your feet;
• Get acquainted with wild plants - herbs and plants, including edible ones;
• Get to know the crystals and stones that are “found” nearby;
• Watch for planets and stars, moon changes and change weather conditions and seasons.

And this is just the beginning of the list!

Step 4. Take care of the world around you

For the world to take care of you, you must take care of him.

Whether you live in a big city or a small village, environmental pollution problems are very acute almost everywhere.

Only in some countries the streets are clean and tidy, and garbage is collected and recycled for the benefit of the planet.

In most of the Earth, municipal governments are unable or unwilling to deal with this acute problem, and volunteer efforts are needed.

Any activity that you can do will be accepted by Gaia with love and gratitude:

• Collecting garbage on the street near the house, in local parks and forests, separating it into recyclable and transferring it to special places for collecting garbage.
• Promoting an environmentally responsible lifestyle.
• Feeding birds and animals.
• Caring for homeless animals.
• Participation in voluntary fire fighting teams.

In the place where I live, there is a common practice of charity shops where people bring unwanted things and books, and the volunteers who work there sell them for a nominal fee and donate the proceeds to charity.

Various projects appear in the world, the purpose of which is to help the local community or nature.

For example, the “Food is free” project, in which people share their own grown vegetables and fruits for free.

When there is a desire to help the planet and feel unity with it, then a huge field for ideas appears.

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Step 5. Thank the place you live

One of the simplest, but very effective practices - thanks to the place.

There is always a reason to be thankful for the place you live in. For rain, for snow, for warmth, for the chirping of birds, for a generous harvest, for a ray of sunshine or for a purring cat.

Feelings of gratitude and unconditional love raise our vibrations and, accordingly, change our lives.

Step 7 Connect the kids

Children are easier to adapt and get used to a new place and find friends. They also serve as a guide to the new world for adults through school, kindergartens and endless walks.

Involve the children in getting to know the place. With them, it is much more fun and interesting to look for edible herbs and observe wildlife.

In addition, they can make cards for neighbors and acquaintances for the holidays, or share fruits from the garden with friends and acquaintances.

Teenagers are quite capable of organizing a garage sale of their toys and books that they have already grown out of.

Children are happy to join in cleaning up areas, especially if they are given cute gloves.

Of course, I get a little worried when my two-year-old son starts picking up broken glass on the playground to throw in the trash, but on the other hand, I hope the experience will instill in him the habit of cleaning up after himself and not littering.

In recent years, I have gained tremendous experience in interacting with the Earth.

Learned to identify wild edible plants and cook them. She prayed for the forest, when a strong fire blazed in the mountains before our eyes, and sent myriads of angels there to help people.

We are happy to communicate with neighbors and exchange crops and various goodies, we collect garbage on the territory without any problems national park and on nearby streets.

I don’t have questions - why the municipality or the government does not do this and that, I only have questions for myself: what I want and can do.

I live here, my children live here, I love this place and it accepted me.

And if in the future I want to move, I can do it with a light heart, because I know for sure that another love will be waiting for me ahead!

Due to various reasons, some Russian citizens decide to move permanently to another country. The desire to improve the material well-being of one's family, to gain prospects for the future, to have a sense of security, encourages one to leave their homes and relatives and go to a new country. Considering the number of countries and the variety of conditions in them, the question is reasonable - where can a Russian live well?

Life abroad is different for everyone. Much depends on education and practical skills. Programmers and other freelancers can move to almost any country. They do not need to know the local language, culture and customs.

Working autonomy allows you to fulfill orders remotely, at home. The choice of the country where it is worth moving from Russia is determined by the income received and the ability to rent or purchase housing.

Owners of other professions should be more careful, because. a hasty move can only aggravate the situation and absorb savings.

In developed countries such as the USA, Germany, Canada, there is always a shortage of paramedics, nurses and secondary school teachers.

Since the requirements for certification and the level of knowledge in developed countries differ from the Russian one, it is necessary to confirm the diploma on the spot. There are more chances to undergo the procedure with existing specialists with rich experience and practice.

The majority, deciding where it is better to go to live from Russia, consider developed countries. There are three reasons for this:

• all developed countries are distinguished by material well-being and high culture ( beautiful cities, historical values, loyal political attitude, strong economy);
• developed countries are developing special migration programs designed to help people who have moved to settle in a new place;
• most developed countries have a pleasant climate.

For more than 100 years, many have believed that it is better to move to the United States of America. 882,000 Russian-speaking people live here. Of these, more than 200,000 are in New York.

It is possible to immigrate from Russia to the USA, but it is not very easy. This country is afraid of immigrants and the work of the consulate directly tries to stop this flow.

Statistics show that only 2% of the total number of those who left Russia managed to settle in the United States.

Only outstanding specialists, scientists or athletes who are ready to continue their activities and attribute the merits to America can submit a direct request to the consulate of this country to obtain citizenship.

Documents for moving can also be submitted by those who have relatives in America. However, the latter will have to confirm the call and their financial capabilities to provide the emigrant for a certain period.

Those who receive a tourist visa and decide to stay must contact the consulate and apply for political asylum. A long process of paperwork will begin. Within 5 years, a person will have a travel restriction status.

The average Russian who seeks political asylum from the United States should be prepared to turn down the opportunity to visit his homeland for the next five years. It should be taken into account how this will affect relatives left in Russia.

For girls, the legal way to obtain US residency is by marrying an American citizen. But to stop fictitious unions, there is a requirement to see the groom at least once in person, before arriving in the States.

Is different beautiful scenery and gorgeous beaches. He is very loyal to the Russians who have arrived. Included in the leaders of countries where it is better to go to live for a Russian person. You can get a residence permit if you buy a house or apartment in Spain. The amount to be guided by is from 250,000 euros.

Given the possibility of remote acquisition of real estate, Spain is becoming a great place where Russians live well. Immediately after the purchase, you can apply for a residence permit. True, with one feature - the first time the permit will be issued for a period of one year. After a year, the application is re-submitted and allowed to live in Spain for another two years. The third period is three years. And finally, after six years, the person will receive a permanent residence permit.

Of all the Schengen member states, getting permanent residence in Spain is the easiest!

For those who believe that it is better to move to Spain, the state puts forward two main requirements:

1. a sufficient amount of funds for living (it is necessary to provide a certificate from the bank on the possession of a deposit, securities or precious metals, or a certificate of the availability of other material resources);
2. no convictions for serious crimes.

Great place abroad - Sweden

Dream about this country. Many people think that a person from Russia is the best place to live here. Statistics show that out of the total population growth, 75% are emigrants (from all over the world).

Whoever receives the official right to live in Sweden quickly finds a good and well-paid job. But the paperwork for permanent residence is very difficult. Better place abroad, where it is worth going to live, it is difficult to imagine.

One of the possibilities to become a citizen of this state is to marry a representative of Sweden. Such unions are carefully checked by immigration services. This happens because of a special program for immigrants from Russia. Serious means of support are intended for the arrivals. Therefore, the control is very strict.

One of the most populated countries in Europe. A good place for a Russian person to live abroad. Until the 1980s, it was a country closed to immigration. And in the late 2010s, it already had 10% of the total number of people who officially moved residents from other countries.

From 2008 to 2013, Norway led the Scandinavian countries in terms of economy and capital growth among the population. It is a country with a very high GDP per capita - $55,000 per year.

Life in Norway is much better than in Russia: there is more freedom of choice and prospects for the future. For example, there is a high level of trust in people (74%), while in Russian society it is 27%.

Parents and young families are well taken care of abroad. Denmark extends paid maternity leave. Medical care for citizens of the country is free. Men and women are equal here and can hold the same positions and corresponding pay.

Of transport here, a bicycle is common, although there are enough cars. Particularly stands out responsible attitude towards others. For example, for deaf and dumb citizens, announcements on railway stations are duplicated in sign language and displayed on the big screen. Such care of the state makes Denmark good place where better to go to live.

Among the reasons for permanent residence abroad in Italy, in addition to marriage, there are three more:

1. presence in the country of close relatives;
2. opening a business (registration of an LLC or a private enterprise in the territory of the state);
3. conclusion of an employment agreement with a company (public or private) and presentation of this document at the embassy.

The status of a citizen is obtained within a period of up to three months after arrival. After that, you can stay in the country indefinitely. Since such a resident as a resident has all legal rights, no one can deprive him of this status. Subsequently, you can send an invitation to Russia to other relatives, if you have the financial opportunity to take care of them.

Southeast Asia

A Russian person can live well in India or neighboring countries (Vietnam, Thailand). Vietnam is characterized by rapid development. Over the past 20 years has the status popular resort. High standard of living in the country. Pleasant climate, cities built in a short time and quiet beaches. The dishes here are different from Russian cuisine, but you can get used to them.

When considering a future place of residence, it is important to learn in detail about the local culture and customs. Some features may attract, while others may repel.

In these Asian countries you can live long term on tourist or study visas. The form for obtaining documents is quite simple. Of the advantages of living abroad in Asia:

• affordable cost of housing;
• good, inexpensive clothes;
• cheap food.

Since 2016, Russians with a foreign passport can directly visit these Asian countries and see everything for themselves. A stamp in your passport that allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days can be obtained directly at the airport.

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Rezekne is a city of miracles. Walked in with money, walked out without.

I don't have thoughts.

I love my house, courtyard, river nearby and actually the whole city!

I was born and lived for 19 years in Daugavpils ... it is not the same as before, there are no those carousels where for 50 centimes you could ride a Ferris wheel and see the whole city, there is no Cindy cafe where in my childhood they made the most delicious cocktails, there is no pizzeria with the most delicious pizzas - my mother and I always looked there when we were in the center ... there are no longer those friends with whom more than one pair of jeans were sitting on the bench .. ! now everything is different .. but anyway, when I come here once every two weeks, he is still waiting for me

no, no. My favorite places in Russia. Closer to Karelia and in the Tver region, on the Volga.
When I get there, everything inside somehow boils.
And then... it's not...

I moved at the beginning of the year, now everything suits me. There is no talk of any relocation. True, the neighbors here are mostly all sorts of freaks, but they don’t bother me.