Straipsnyje lyginamas krikščioniškojo voto amato vaidmuo ikisovietinėje ir posovietinėje Ukrainoje. Voto tradicija Ukrainoje sovietmečiu apmirė atgimė tik iš dalies, o ne ypatingo lygmeniu, anksčiau paplitusiu įvairaus lygio juvelyrikos dirbtuvėse tiek miesto, kaimo gyvenvietėse. Todėl šios tradicijos transformacija sovietų valdžios laikotarpiu reikalauja tolesnio giluminio tyrimo, atsižvelgian...

conclusions amateur motocross riders had significant anaerobic metabolism demands and had reduced handgrip strength following a training session. these data suggest an importance of physical training aimed at improving anaerobic and neuromuscular performance of the upper limbs in amateur motocross riders. background motocross is one of the most popular motorized off-road sports, characterized b...

Votive objects or actions, which are widely referred to as ex-votos, are made in thanksgiving to deities or miraculous beings for graces received. In an ex-voto, the completion of the vow constitutes a votive offering. The process of promising and completing a votive acts as a coping mechanism utilized both by individuals and by their communities. This article explores the votive traditions and...