any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

континент
to have an effect on a particular person or thing

влиять
(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

оживленный
to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

восходить, прослеживать
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

цивилизация
the lasting impression made by an unusual or extraordinary action that attracts attention and is remembered

след, отпечаток
magnificent in size and appearance

торжественный
a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

дворец
a place of worship, used by Muslims

мечеть
to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

пройти, проходить
to experience a sudden and complete failure

рухнуть, обрушиться
to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

основывать
to update or improve something

модернизировать, обновлять
a change or improvement resulting from the correction of errors, abuses, or defects

реформа, реформирование
the action of starting to use a certain plan, name, method, or idea

принятие
the leader of a country that has no king or queen

президент
the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

парламент
the chief public representative of a country, who may or may not have executive powers, such as a president or monarch

глава государства
the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

выборы
in a way that is extremely unusual or unique compared to anything else

как никто другой, как никакой другой
a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

пролив
a structure or a place that is historically important

ориентир
the ruler of a Muslim country, especially in the former Ottoman Empire

султан, правитель
an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

Внутренний двор
made by hand or with the use of hand tools, rather than by machine or mass production methods

ручной работы
(of a place) characterized by constant activity, with people moving around, interacting, and creating a sense of liveliness
in many places throughout an area

на каждом углу, повсюду
a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring

чудо природы, природное явление
an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

тепловой аэростат
a source of hot water that natrurally flows out of the ground

горячий источник, термальный источник
a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy

минерал
a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

терраса
causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

ошеломляющий
to wash or clean the body by putting it in water or pouring water over it

мыться
the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness

исцеление
a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

место
(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

руина
a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

кулинария
showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

разнообразный
food made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer

кебаб, шашлык
having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior

поджаренный
a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

закуска
well-seasoned rice (with nuts or currants or minced lamb) simmered or braised in stock

долма, голубцы из виноградных листьев
something that provides great pleasure or enjoyment

наслаждение, пир
the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.

текстура
a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

выпечка
a soft sweet made from jelly flavored with fruit and covered with sugar

лукум, рахат-лукум
a public facility to meet for open discussion

место встречи, площадка для встреч
the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

наследие, культурное наследие
strong belief in a particular god or religion

доверие
