Serbs are a people with ancient traditions and a broad soul. Retirement in Serbia

Serbia is a country of secrets and mysteries that often intrigue foreigners

Serbia is a country of secrets and mysteries that often intrigue foreigners. The whole appearance of Serbia attracts tourists to visit our country. We present you 18 facts about Serbia that inspire foreigners who find themselves in our area.

1. Serbs are descendants of the Celts

The Celts are considered to be the founders of the settlements from which later emerged the two largest cities of modern Serbia - Belgrade and Novi Sad, in ancient times known as Singidunum and Kuzum, and this information surprises foreigners who come to our country every time.

2. Serbia ranks first in the world in raspberry production

With about 100,000 tons, Serbia "beat" former leaders Poland and Chile. Income from the sale of state "red gold" exceeds all expectations. Serbia is the largest supplier of berries to the EU.

3. Drinking coffee is a way of life in Serbia

Drinking coffee in Serbia does not mean quickly brewing and drinking coffee. First of all, it is a ritual that begins with the very act of making coffee, writes Slavorum magazine. Coffee in Serbia is drunk always and under any circumstances, and it is considered the main hospitality when someone comes to visit, first of all offer a cup of coffee. This is usually Turkish coffee, which is also called local or Serbian coffee.

4. "Đavolja Varoš" - one of the natural wonders of the world

The natural monument "Đavolja Varoš" (Devil's City) is located in the southern part of Serbia. This natural phenomenon consists of two very rare phenomena: clay figures, like specific forms relief, which in nature look very attractive, and two sources of water with high mineralization. This phenomenon attracts tourists from all over, not only because of the amazing view, but also because of one of the most strange legends that is associated with it.

5. Dinar as a currency

The Serbian dinar is the official currency of the Republic of Serbia. The cost of one dinar is equivalent to the value of 100 pairs. The international currency code for the dinar is RSD. 1 US dollar - 112.388 RSD, respectively, for 1 euro - 123.796 RSD. For foreigners, this information about our country is very important.

6. One country and two official flags

The Flag of the Republic of Serbia is also used as the National Flag and State Flag. National flag It is a horizontal tricolor of red, blue and white. The national flag has the same colors as the national one, but it also has the Small Coat of Arms of Serbia, Slavorum magazine writes.

7 Serbs Are Football Lovers

It is not unusual for men of all nationalities, but foreigners are especially interested in what Serbia beautiful women get violently ill at sporting events.

8. Position of Serbia in the Balkans

Serbia is located in South Eastern Europe and in the Pannonian Lowland. Geographically and climatically, one part rests on the Mediterranean countries. Borders with: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Romania.

9. The oldest manuscripts

The Mariinsky Gospel is the oldest manuscript in the Slavic language, in which lines of the Serbian national language appear, under the influence of which, later, the Serbian version of the Old Church Slavonic developed. Written in Glagolitic, and on the basis of linguistic lines, dates back to no later than the beginning of the eleventh century. Found in the middle of the nineteenth century in the Svyatogorsk monastery of St. Mary, after whom it was named, and today is in Russian national library in St. Petersburg.

10 All Roman Emperors Were Born In What Is Today Serbia

Born in Serbia total, 17 emperors. And now the influence and cultural and historical values ​​​​of the heritage of the Romans in this area are felt. Upper Moesia was a Roman province, and was located on the territory of Serbia. This information about Serbia, which is of interest to everyone.

11. Karađorđevići

Karađorđevići - Serbian The Royal Family who ruled Serbia and Yugoslavia. Its ancestor is the leader George Petrovich - Karadzhorj, who raised the first Serbian uprising. After the coup in May, Karađorđe's grandson Petar was called to power. The kingdom was officially abolished in 1945 and the royal family was in exile. The son of King Peter II, Prince Alexander, came with his wife to Serbia in 2001 and lives on an estate in Dedinja. Mausoleum of the Karađorđevićs in Oplenets near Topola, their property was confiscated in 1947 by the new authorities.

12. Serb - adviser to Russians

Count Sava Vladislavich - Raguzinsky was a Russian diplomat of Serbian origin at the court of the Russian Tsar Peter the Great and Catherine I. He was entrusted with numerous diplomatic missions in Istanbul, Rome and Beijing. His most important assignment was probably the Treaty of Kyakhta, which governed relations between Russia and China until the middle of the 19th century. As one of the most respected people at that time in Russia, he won the trust of the Russian Tsar Peter the Great for the liberation of the Serbian people in the Balkans.

13. Fresco "White Angel"

The "White Angel" fresco with its beauty and perfect composition has been impressing lovers of painting and iconography for decades. The white angel is part of the composition "Mironosnice na Hristovom grobu", and the fresco depicts the Archangel Gabriel with outstretched wings, dressed in a white chiton, who sits on a large stone and points to the tomb of Christ at the moment of his resurrection.

When a satellite was sent into space from Europe with a "package of human achievements" - these were pictures of the conquest of the Moon by man, the Great Chinese wall and the White Angel... It was believed that if intelligent beings exist in the universe at all, the face of the White Angel would be perceived as a message of love and understanding.

14. Temple of St. Sava

The Church of St. Sava in Belgrade is the largest Serbian Orthodox church, the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans, and the largest Orthodox church in the world in terms of area and volume. It is located in the eastern part of Svetosava Square, Vracar municipality, in Belgrade. It was built on the site where it is believed that Koca Sinan Pasha, in 1594, burned the relics of St. Sava, the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church, and foreigners are sure to come to Belgrade to see him.

15. Tower of Skulls

The Tower of Skulls is a monument from the First Serbian Uprising, which, as a sign of revenge, the then Turkish authorities in Serbia built from the skulls of killed Serbian soldiers, led by Stevan Sindjelic, in the Battle of Cegra. It is located near the center of the city of Nis, on the way to the Nis Banya. Declared cultural heritage due to of great importance for the Republic of Serbia and today is a museum exhibit.

16. Serbian monasteries

Serbian monasteries are a very important historical and cultural heritage of Serbia and are of great interest and delight to tourists from all over the world. Built between the 12th and 17th centuries, they not only shaped the landscape of Orthodox Serbia, but are real and worthy witnesses medieval architecture and painting. From Fruška Gora in northern Serbia to Kosovo in the south, these sacred monuments stand guard over Serbian culture. Due to their cultural and historical significance, five monasteries are designated as world cultural heritage protected by UNESCO.

17. Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla was one of the most famous Serbian and international scientists and inventors in the field of physics, electrical engineering and radio. Most significant inventions Tesla are polyphase systems, magnetic field, induction motor, synchronous motor and Tesla coil. In addition, he found a way to generate high-frequency current, made significant contributions to the transmission and modulation of the radio signal, and the rest of his work in the field of x-rays.

Its AC system allows for a much simpler and more efficient transmission of electricity over a distance. He was a key figure in the construction of the first hydroelectric power plant at Niagara Falls.

The only Serb to have an international unit of measure named after him, the force magnetic field- tesla.

18. Dracula was Serb

One of the most beloved Serbian legends is that of Petar Blagojevich, a farmer from Serbia, with whom the legend is associated that after his death he became a vampire, killed nine people, including his son. The word "vampire" is also the only word of Serbian origin that has become common to all languages ​​of the world. Foreigners love to retell this fact about our country.

There is a lot of talk about girls marrying Italians or Europeans. But for some reason there are not so many representatives of the fair half, who have chosen a Serb as their husband, or simply this is not made public. But, nevertheless, Serbs are getting married and many want to know what to expect from this marriage, what dangers may lie in wait after the cook begins family life and in general, what should be prepared for.

In principle, the Serbs, unlike other peoples, such as: Italians, Europeans, Muslims, are closest in their mentality to the Russian people, in fact, they are our blood brothers. True, one should not think that there is no difference between a Russian man and a Serb. Such an opinion would be erroneous. On the nature of this little people the location of the territory in which they live, as well as the numerous conflicts in which the Serbian people were drawn into, also influenced. So, what awaits you if you decide to marry a Serb.

Serbs special treatment to women. Perhaps this is partly due to the fact that there are several times more men in Serbia than women. The men themselves are somewhat similar to the highlanders, but do not confuse them with people from the mountains, which are the Caucasians and the people close to them, who do not put women in anything. Among the Serbs it will be difficult to find a pampered guy, rather, most of them are a little rude men with a tough character. Yes, and Serbia itself is a country where patriarchy reigns, but at the same time women are very revered and respected, which is already much better than that patriarchy that rules in the East. It is quite difficult to meet a Serb who abuses alcohol. They are very reserved in their alcohol consumption.

When living with a Serb, be prepared for the blood feud that is practiced in the area. Serbs hold each other very tightly, and family is sacred to them. Therefore, if someone encroached on this shrine, then this unfortunate person can only sympathize. The whole village or city will take up arms against him.

You can not be afraid of how you will be received in the family. Today in Serbia there are a lot of girls from Ukraine, Russia and the CIS countries who married a Serb, so sometimes the snobbish desire to keep the family clean and survive as a foreigner will not be a threat to your family. As a rule, the son's wife is warmly welcomed into the house, giving her every honor. But at the same time I will expect from you respect and obedience to elders. The husband's family, and even more so his mother, will occupy one of the most important places in your newly-made family. The ideal wife for a Serb is a calm and not quick-tempered girl, because men have a quick-tempered and explosive character, and you will have to somehow extinguish the passions in his soul. It will be more problematic for a girl with a character to get along with a Serb, but the main thing here is desire and love, then you can tame this highlander. You should not expect wild romance in a relationship, but you will feel like behind a stone wall with him. Despite the fact that the Serbs are a bit rude and can make jokes about women, they protect their woman and do not give offense. And the Serbs have a special attitude towards Russian and Slavic girls, they idolize them, since the Slavic girls in the understanding of the Serbs personify the ideal wife: beautiful, sexy, homely, loving family and comfort, unlike European girls who bet on a career, and only then think about starting a family.

The Serbian people are very hospitable and hospitable, and the holidays are celebrated in a big way. Especially beautiful are the festivities in the villages, where the breath of Europe has not yet penetrated. In this, the Serbs are also very similar to the Russian people, who, if they walk, then in such a way that they can be heard at the other end of the village.

It was not, of course, without its drawbacks. Most Serbs are very self-confident, and consider themselves to be such irresistible male seducers. Often such confidence is not based on anything, and in the soul it will turn out to be either a simple guy, what will the best option, or a notorious and boorish type hiding behind this mask in order to attract women.

You should not expect high education from the Serbs, arguments about the influence of the avant-garde on modern painting, classics on raising children and similar topics. As a rule, these men are very down to earth in their judgments and desires. They cannot be called stupid or uneducated, they just have a completely different outlook on life. They may not understand why they need to distinguish the painting of Shishkin from Sokolov, or how Bosch differs from Bach. But they can tell you many beautiful legends of their region, and they will be well versed in agriculture and agriculture, which is more important, in their opinion, in order to live normally. Therefore, if you expected to get an intellectual as a husband with whom you could have secular conversations, then choosing Serbs as husbands would not be the most ideal.

Serbs, as already mentioned, are very quick-tempered. Therefore, try in advance to get used to the fact that you will be jealous of all the men, who in your environment, if you move to Serbia, will be very numerous. It is very important to get to know your husband better before the wedding, because almost all Serbs can be divided into two groups. The first is very respectful of Russian girls, in marriage with such a man, although you will have to obey a harsh male word, in return you will receive love and affection. But the second type, on the contrary, considers girls from Russia to be persons of easy virtue who do not deserve respect. These people will not stop even before raising a hand against a woman. Fortunately, the latter are in the minority.

But the Serbs love children very much and here the attitude towards them is rather closer to the east. During a divorce, not a single Serb will give the children to the mother, but will insist and fight for the children to stay with him. You, of course, will be allowed to visit them, but they are unlikely to be given up for education.

It is best to stick to the tactics that the Serbs themselves have chosen in dealing with the Serbs. They obey their husband in everything. They will not scandalize or yell at their husband if they disagree with him in some way. But they know how to make the husband do what they want. By the way, there is a Russian proverb about this: The husband is the head, the wife is the neck. Wherever I want, I go there. Therefore, it is necessary to achieve something from the Serbs not with shouts and scandals, but with your mind and cunning. In general, among marriages with Serbs, divorce is much less than, for example, with Eastern men. The main thing is to constantly learn to be a woman and a wife, then your Serbian husband will simply idolize you.

The Serbian Republic was formed after the collapse of Yugoslavia. Until recently, this territory was engulfed in war, but now life in Serbia is getting better: the economy is going up, new jobs are being created. Since 2012, the state has been claiming membership in the European Union. Many CIS citizens would like to live in this Balkan country. Let's see why.

Pros and cons of living in Serbia

Living in Serbia, like in any other country, cannot be called cloudless: there are obvious advantages and disadvantages. However, this is almost the only European state in which:

• more than loyal to migrants from the CIS, especially Russians;
• easy enough to get.

The story of how life is in Serbia, let's start with the advantages:

1. Quality and affordable life. This applies to services, products, things and real estate. People with an average income can easily afford to eat a varied diet, visit beauty salons and fitness centers, go on vacation in neighboring countries Europe.
2. It is easy to get a residence permit. This has already been discussed. To live in Serbia legally, it is enough to buy real estate. In this case, you will not need to pay taxes or open your own business. Of course, the procedure is not devoid of formalities, but it is absolutely transparent and legal.
3. Good geographical location. It is often said about the Serbian Republic: "The whole of Europe is two steps away." Austria, Croatia, Hungary - everything is nearby, and getting to these countries is quite simple.
4. Excellent climate. There is a lot of sun here (about 315 days a year), it rarely rains, and about severe frosts in Serbia they know almost nothing.
5. Various recreational opportunities. Serbia has thermal and mountain resorts, beaches on the Danube River, rich infrastructure: aqua and zoos, hotels, restaurants, shopping centers. There is no sea of ​​its own, but if you wish, you can ride to neighboring Greece, Montenegro or Italy.

Of course, not everything is so smooth in Serbia. Of the minuses can be called:

1. Unemployment. Its level is from 17 to 25%. A lot of Serbs go to work in neighboring countries - Austria, Croatia, Italy.
2. High prices for utilities.
3. Foreigners need to obtain a Schengen visa to visit European countries.
4. Slow life. Locals call this phenomenon "polako". Nobody is in a hurry here. Shop assistants work slowly, as do taxi drivers, paramedics or hairdressers. Because of this, there are queues everywhere. Buying water in the supermarket can take up to half an hour.
5. Echoes of war. The issue with Kosovo has not yet been resolved; relations with neighboring Croatia cannot be called warm. In this sense, the situation is still tense.

The cost of living in Serbia for 2017 is 280 euros. The country has not yet fully emerged from the crisis after the collapse of Yugoslavia. The economic situation is worse than in neighboring Slovenia or Montenegro. Heavy industry and engineering is in decline. Nevertheless, GDP, albeit slowly, is growing. For example, in 2017, growth of 2% is predicted.

Experts believe that the standard of living in Serbia in 2017 will rise.

Health protection

Serbia has a system of compulsory health insurance, which includes:

• insurance in case of injury (illness) at work;
• insurance in case of injury (illness) outside of work.

Foreigners must take out insurance upon arrival. Urgent Care It turns out free of charge, as well as calling an ambulance. A polyclinic operates in each district, but appointments with narrow specialists are made a month in advance.

Ecology

The level of ecology in Serbia is monitored by two structures: the Protection Agency environment and the Ministry of Environmental Protection. NATO bombings caused great harm, after which large releases of toxins were observed. Air, rivers and lakes, soil were contaminated. The issue of waste recycling remains unresolved, but every year the situation is changing for the better.

Children go to primary school at 7 years old. There they undergo compulsory training for eight years. After that, you can stay in school and study for another four years or enter a specialized educational institution for 2-4 years, or go to a vocational school for two years. Only after passing through all these stages can we talk about admission to a higher educational institution.

There are six large universities in Serbia, where they give really good knowledge.

Transport

Serbia has a well-developed public transport network: trams, minibuses, buses and trolleybuses. Roads by European standards of average quality are definitely better than in Russia, but worse than in Germany.

It is realistic to buy a used foreign car in good condition for 3500-4000 euros.

This can be done directly from a private trader, in the automotive market, or through a specialized company, of which there are dozens in the country. The procedure itself will not take much time.

By the way, the 92nd gasoline in the country costs about 1.4 euros, the 95th is a little more expensive - 1.6 euros.

Railways are one of the main modes of transport in Serbia. In recent years, their active modernization has begun. There is a direct rail connection with a number of countries:

• Macedonia;
• Hungary;
• Romania;
• Montenegro.

Indirect communication has been established with Albania, Russia, Turkey and other countries.

Major highways are being actively built in the state. The government has repeatedly stated that the improvement of transport links within the country, as well as with neighboring states, is one of the priorities.

The main air traffic is concentrated in the central part of the country. The international airport is located in the capital - Belgrade. In addition, there are airports in the cities of Novi Sad, Nis, Uzhice.

Active transportation is carried out by water. There are ports on the Danube and Sava rivers.

Work and salary

Serbia has large reserves of coal, oil and gas, but many industrial enterprises require modernization and foreign investment. There is also a debt wages in front of the workers.

The country does not have much income from tourism because there is no access to the sea. But the service sector is quite well developed: in 2016 alone, a dozen hotels and shopping centers were built across the country.

Serbia is an agricultural state. Most of the population is engaged agriculture: grows vegetables and fruits, breeds livestock, is engaged in beekeeping.

This is primarily facilitated by a warm climate. Foreigners are most often offered jobs in the service sector and agriculture.

The average salary across the country is not uniform. For example, they receive the most in Belgrade - about 450 euros. In the west and east it is smaller - 330 euros.

Real estate in Serbia

Since the start of the global economic crisis, housing prices have fallen by 40%. But, since owning an apartment or house in Serbia gives the right to a residence permit, the sale of apartments and houses in the country is quite active. For example, Russians are actively buying up real estate in Serbia.

There is a visa-free regime between Serbia and Russia, which greatly simplifies the search for the desired residential property. There is also an interstate agreement that states that the procedure for buying and registering housing will be simplified as much as possible.

Retirement in Serbia

The average pension in the country is 220 euros. Academicians, miners and order bearers have the highest pensions. Total number pensioners increases by about 100 thousand a year. They make up more than 60% of the total population of the Republika Srpska.

Criminal environment

Serbia's crime rate is below the European average. Here, children are often allowed to go to school alone, they freely walk around the city all night, they don’t even lock the doors in the apartments. Everywhere there is video surveillance and alarm.

Many foreigners who frequent Serbia say that a bar fight, for example, is an extraordinary event that locals will then retell for years, each time adding new details.

To compare the level of crime in Serbia and in other countries, we will give just one example: the number of intentional murders in Germany is 0.8% per 100,000 population, in Serbia - 1.2, in Croatia - 1.4, in Russia - 10, 6.

Cost of living in Serbia

Serbia is a state where you can start life from scratch. This ain't the place where gettin' scaled career and luxury, but to have a comfortable life surrounded by beautiful nature away from the hustle and bustle of Europe is quite real.

The cost of living in Serbia in 2017 for a foreigner will be higher than for local residents. You will need to spend money on health insurance, applying for the right to stay in the country, a long-term stay fee. There are no discounts for pensioners, disabled people or children.

The cost of services and products is lower than in Russian capital. Gasoline and alcohol are expensive, but cigarettes are inexpensive. By the way, in Serbia they drink little alcohol, but they really smoke a lot, and everywhere: at bus stops, in cafes and in parks. Prices in Belgrade in 2017 are the highest in the country, as is the level of wages.

Now for the cost of food. Let's compare some goods in the Russian and Serbian capital (translated into Russian rubles).

As you can see, the price in Serbia for products in 2017 is lower than in Moscow. Not all, but most. At the same time, the average income of the population is higher than in Russia.

One of the most revered saints of the Serbian Orthodox Church, religious, cultural and political figure. He was the youngest son of the great Serbian prince Stefan Nemanja. He received a blessing to create an autocephalous (independent) Serbian Orthodox Church and became its first archbishop in 1219. Thanks to Savva, the Serbian people finally established themselves in Orthodoxy, the foundations of which allowed the Serbs to endure the era of the most difficult centuries-old Turkish yoke. Saint Sava was a great educator, so Saint Sava's Day (January 27) is celebrated by all schools in Serbia as a celebration of glory.

Tsar Stefan Dushan (Dushan the Strong)(about 1308 - 1355)

Medieval Serbian king (1331 - 1345) and the first Serbian king (1346 - 1355). He was one of the most influential rulers of the then Europe and the most powerful medieval Serbian sovereign. Dusan significantly expanded the borders of the Serbian state, up to the Gulf of Corinth, taking advantage of the internal strife of Byzantium. After conquering huge Byzantine territories Stefan Dusan in 1345 proclaimed himself king of the Serbs, Greeks and Bulgarians. Dusan erected a Serbian Orthodox Church to the rank of Patriarchy, and in 1346 he accepted royal crown from the first Serbian Patriarch Ioanikiy. Known for the adoption of the "Dusanov Lawyer", which became a significant step in the development of Serbia as a legal power. Despite great deeds, Dušan the Strong is the only representative of the Nemanjić dynasty who has not been proclaimed a saint.

known as Stephen the Tall (1377 - 1427)

The son of Lazar Khrebelyanovich, who died on the Kosovo field. During the reign, he was considered one of the best knights and commanders in chief. In 1403-1404. received Belgrade in possession, which he made in 1405 his patronal city and turned into one of the most developed cities in Europe at that time. Thanks to the “Law on Mines” adopted by him, Serbia made a significant leap in the development of mining and became the largest silver producer in Europe. The despot became famous as a great patron of culture and art, who received many talented people from the surrounding lands that fell under the Ottoman yoke. Stefan Lazarević is considered one of the greatest medieval Serbian writers for his work "The Word of Love". Under Despot Stefan, the activity of rewriting books was also actively developing: the so-called “Resava School of Rewriting” was located in the monastery of Manasia, the despot’s backyard.

(17.04.1814 - 08.03.1888)

Serbian physician, botanist and first president of the Serbian Royal Academy. opened the new kind coniferous plants "Serbian spruce", named after him (Serbian version of "Panchicheva omorika"). The opening of the first botanical garden in Belgrade and Serbia is associated with the name of Pancic. The name of the scientist is the highest peak of the Kopaonik Mountains - Panchichev vrh, on top of which there is a mausoleum with his posthumous remains.

(09.10.1854 – 12.03.1935)

Serbian and American scientist and researcher, Honorary Consul of Serbia in the USA. In the course of scientific research and experiments, he made the most important conclusions in the field of telecommunications, wireless telegraphy and telephony, as well as radiology and electrical engineering. The creator of the so-called Pupin coils. Recipient of many scientific awards and medals, member of the US Academy of Sciences, the Royal Serbian Academy and an honorary doctorate from 18 universities.

(10.07.1856 – 07.01.1943)

Physicist, engineer, inventor in the field of electrical and radio engineering, the man who defined the XXI century. One of the greatest minds of all time, leaving behind as many mysteries as inventions. Nikola Tesla is the father of alternating current, the creator of the theory of planetary energy, modern wireless communications, electromechanical generators, lasers, X-rays and more than 700 patents. It was he who first used the term "field theory". Many of his inventions have not been fully studied to this day. He lived most of his conscious life in the United States, from where in 1957 his posthumous remains and personal belongings were transported to Belgrade, where they are currently in the Nikola Tesla Museum.

(11.10.1865 -16.01.1927)

Serbian scientist, founder of Serbian geographical society, President of the Serbian Royal Academy (current SANU), professor and rector of the University of Belgrade, honorary doctor of the Sorbonne University and Charles University in Prague. He studied geography, geomorphology, ethnography, geology, anthropology and history. He laid the foundation for a new science - karstology, determined the structure and classification of the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula. He is considered the founder of Serbian geography and Balkan studies as a scientific direction.

(19.12.1875 - 04.08.1948)

One of the first women in Europe, deeply involved in mathematics and physics. First wife of Albert Einstein. There are claims that Mileva made a significant contribution to early work scientist. There is no official confirmation of this, but it is known that Einstein shared the funds from the Nobel Prize with her.

(28.05.1879 - 12.12.1958)

Serbian mathematician, astronomer, climatologist, geophysicist, civil engineer, doctor of technical sciences and popularizer of science. The most significant contribution to fundamental science is considered to be his work "The Canon of Illumination of the Earth", in which the characteristics of all the planets were given. solar system, and a theoretical explanation for the Earth's long-term climatic cycles (including the advent of ice ages), known today as the Milankovitch cycles. Milutin Milankovich is the founder of planetary climatology and co-author of the theory of tectonic plates, the creator of the New Julian calendar, adopted by a number of local Orthodox churches. In honor of Milutin Milankovic, in 1970, a crater was named on reverse side Moon.

(24.01.1847 - 17.05.1917)

Radomir Putnik (01/24/1847 - 05/17/1917) - the legendary Serbian military leader, a participant in six wars - two Serbian-Turkish, Serbian-Bulgarian, two Balkan wars and the First World War. During the First World War, thanks to Putnik, the first and important victory at the Battle of Cer. In addition, his decision to shorten the front during the Battle of Kolubara made it possible for the Serbian troops to rest and recover and deliver a decisive blow to the Austro-Hungarians on Suvobor. Mount Putnik in Canada is named after Radomir Putnik.

(19.07.1855 -20.01.1921)

Serbian and Yugoslav governor (marshal), especially famous for his participation in the Balkan and World War I. During the Balkan Wars, right hand General Radomir Putnik and was awarded the rank of general for his services. He gained immortal fame during the First World War. In particular, thanks to his personal efforts, in the most difficult conditions, the Serbian army won a victory in the Battle of Kolubara over a large Austro-Hungarian army. The tactics of regrouping troops, which was used by Zivojin Misic in the Battle of Kolubara, are currently being studied in all military educational institutions around the world. For outstanding service in this battle, Misic was elevated to the rank of governor, and his opponent from the Austro-Hungarian side, Oscar Pochorek, was dismissed.

(09.10.1892 – 13.03.1975)

An outstanding Yugoslav writer and diplomat, born on the territory of modern Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose works were translated into many languages ​​of the world, including Russian. Ivo Andrić is the only Yugoslav writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961 "for the epic power with which he expressed the themes and depicted the fate of people in various periods of the history of his country" in the work "The Bridge on the Drina".

(05.11.1909 – 06.03.1945)

The brightest representative of mystical super-realism, one of the most interesting European artists of the period between the two world wars. During her short, abruptly ended life, she wrote more than 300 works. Many of her paintings are in her hometown Pozharevets, Museum contemporary art and the National Museum of Belgrade, as well as in Rome.

(09.01.1856 -28.09.1914)

Serbian composer and choirmaster. One of greatest works is a collection of "Rukoveti" - fifteen rhapsodies, which are a plexus folk motives various parts of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Bulgaria, to which Seaside tunes are added as the sixteenth composition. In addition, Mokranyats is known for works for Orthodox worship.

(22.03.1912 – 01.07.2009)

American actor of Serbian-Czech origin. During his long career, he appeared in 65 films, including A Streetcar Named Desire, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 1982, he starred in the Yugoslav film "Twilight" (Serb. "Suton").

Milorad Pavic (15.10.1929 – 30.11.2009)

Yugoslav and Serbian poet, prose writer, representative of postmodernism and magical realism, historian of the Serbian Literature XVII-XIX centuries, translator, including works by Pushkin and Byron, member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, professor at the University of Belgrade. He became famous thanks to the so-called "non-linear prose" in his works "The Khazar dictionary", "Landscape painted with tea" and "Inner side of the wind". For the style he invented, he was often called "the first writer of the 21st century", and representatives of Europe, the USA and Brazil nominated Pavić for Nobel Prize in the field of literature.

Emir Kusturica(born 11/24/1954)

Serbian director and screenwriter of Bosnian origin. Kusturica's work has been marked by many awards, including such prestigious ones as two Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, for the films "Dad on a Business Trip" and "Underground". Chevalier of the Order of the Legion of Honor (France), laureate of the Prize of the International Unity Fund Orthodox peoples“For outstanding work in strengthening the unity of Orthodox peoples. For the approval and promotion of Christian values ​​in the life of society" named after His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II. He is the founder of two ethnic villages in Serbia ("Drvengrad" or "Kustendorf") and the Republic of Srpska ("Kamengrad" or "Andric-grad").

Novak Djokovic(born May 22, 1987)

Serbian professional tennis player. Since 07/07/2014, he has been ranked first in the ATP list in singles. Djokovic is regarded by many tennis critics, former players and rivals as one of the best tennis players of all time. During his career (since 2003) he has mastered 12 Grand Slam tournament titles: six times the Australian Open, twice the US Open and once the Roland Garros tournament in France. With a victory at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic became the first tennis player since Rod Laver (since 1969) to win all the Grand Slam tournaments, and with six Australian Open awards, he is the absolute record holder. Together with the national team of Serbia in 2010 he won the Davis Cup.

Milla Jovovich(name at birth Milica Bogdanovna Jovovich) (born 12/17/1975)

One of famous actresses Hollywood of Serbian-Russian origin, musician, model and fashion designer. She starred in several dozen films, including the famous "The Fifth Element", created in 1997. To this day, he continues to act in films, is actively involved in charity work.

Nick Vujicic(born 12/14/1982)

Born with a rare genetic anomaly - tetraamelia, when a person has no limbs. Having only partially one foot and only two fingers, this courageous, optimistic and persistent person leads a full life and has learned not only to walk, but also to surf and skateboard. Nick Vujicic is a motivational speaker who inspires people to find their purpose in life and their own purpose. He is married and has two sons who are completely healthy.

Slobodan Milosevic (20.08.1941 – 11.03.2006)

A well-known and at the same time tragic figure in the history of modern Serbia. In 1984 he headed the Communist Party of Belgrade, and in 1989 he became the President of Serbia. In 1999 he was charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity, and in 2001 he was extradited to the Hague Tribunal. Milosevic died in prison in 2006. unclear circumstances, By official version from a heart attack. At the same time, the tribunal has not yet presented evidence of Milosevic's guilt on any of the points imputed to him.

Ratko Mladic(born 03/12/1943)

Army General of the Republika Srpska, one of the Serbian leaders and head of major military operations civil war in Yugoslavia in the 90s on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 1996, Mladic, along with other leaders of the Republika Srpska, was accused of committing war crimes and genocide during the siege of Sarajevo and the operation near Srebrenica. In 2011 he was arrested and deported to The Hague. He is still under investigation, and the final verdict is not expected before 2017. The arrest of Mladic led to numerous rallies and protests among the population in many cities of Serbia and the Republika Srpska.

Goran Bregovic(born 03/22/1950)

Musician and composer, leader of the Orchestra for Weddings and Funerals. Thanks to him, the world got acquainted with the folk music of Serbia. After the collapse of the most famous rock band in Yugoslavia at that time, Bijelo Dugme, he began to write music for such celebrities as Iggy Pop and Cesaria Evora. His music is heard in many famous films, among which are the works of Emir Kusturica. Goran Bregovic actively tours and does charity work.

Zoran Milivojevic(born 12/01/1957)

Doctor of Medical Sciences, psychotherapist with many years of practice in the field of individual, partner and group therapy. The first specialist in Eastern Europe who received the highest degree of supervisor and trainer of the International and European Associations of Transactional Analysis (ITAA and EATA). The author of several outstanding textbooks and books, among which the books “Emotions - psychotherapy and understanding of emotions”, “Formulas of love - how not to destroy own life looking for true love”, “Games Addicts Play – A Transactional Analysis of Problematic Drug Use”, and co-author of the guide “Little Book for Big Parents”. For the originality of ideas, Milivojevic was included in the group of leading world authorities in the field of the psychology of love in the framework of the Lee Bormans project " The World Book of Love, which resulted in the publication of the World Book of Love in 2014. Based on the original and unique theory of emotions, set out in the book of the same name, by the Institute of Criminology Faculty of Law In Ljubljana, a guide entitled "Knowledge of Emotions to Reduce Violence in Schools" was issued, which is mandatory distributed in all schools in Slovenia.

Serbia is a small state, but a number of Serbs have achieved international recognition for achievements in history, science, literature, cinema and sports. The most famous s of them:

Saint Savva (in the world Rastko Nemanich) - one of the most revered saints of the Serbian Orthodox Church s , religious, cultural and political figure. He was the youngest son of the great Serbian prince Stefan Nemanja. He created an autocephalous (independent) Serbian Orthodox Church and became its first archbishop in 1219.

Stefan Dusan - a king from the Nemanich clan, ruled in the 14th century. He turned the Serbian kingdom into the most powerful power in the region, incorporating a significant part of the Balkan Peninsula into its structure and making real competition Byzantine Empire. During the reign of Tsar Dushan, Serbian law was codified in the country and the Lawyer was created - a set of legal norms in the Middle Ages.

Stefan Lazarevich - ruler of medieval Serbia (14th and 15th centuries), Byzantine despot. During the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarevich, the famous "Resavsk school" was founded - the Serbian school of scribes at the Church Court of the Manasija monastery, the language and spelling were reformed, and the beginning of science was laid. The school had over 20,000 books. Most were burned by the Turks, but some have survived to this day. These records are considered the most valuable in the world from this period.

Nikola Tesla - physicist, widely recognized as one of the greatest minds of all time. Nikola Tesla is the inventor of alternating current, creator of the theory of planetary energy, modern wireless communication and more than 700 patents.

Milutin Milankovic - astrophysicist, developed the theory ice age, one of the most important theories of the Earth, and long-term climate change and reworking Julian calendar, created the most accurate calendar in the world today.

Mikhailo Pupin - physicist and chemist, with numerous patents for the operation of telephone networks. One of the processes of this exploitation is known as pupinization.

Mikhailo Petrovich Alas - great mathematician, built a mechanism for solving differential equations, created a special coding system, developed new areas of mathematical phenomenology and the theory of mathematical spectra.

Mileva Marich Einstein

A mathematician, Marich Einstein was one of the first women to study mathematics and physics in Europe. She was also the first wife Ouch Albert Einstein. Mileva Maric was a gifted woman in mathematics and physics, she helped Einstein, critically evaluated manuscripts, gave him advice, and he shared the Nobel Prize with her.

Jovan Cviich - an outstanding Serbian geographer and geologist, laid the foundation for a new science - karstology; determined the structure and classification of the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula. He is considered the founder of Balkan studies as a scientific direction.

Josif Pancic - Serbian botanist, discovered a rare species of spruce, a unique coniferous plant "omorika" in the west of Serbia; also, 150 years ago founded the first botanical garden in Belgrade.

Radomir Putnik - the legendary Serbian military leader, governor, chief of the General Staff of Serbia during the Balkan Wars and the First World War. Mount Putnik in Canada is named after Radomir Putnik.

Ivo Andric - one of the most famous writers and novelists from Serbia. In 1961, Andrić received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work "The Bridge on the Drina", a masterpiece translated into many languages ​​of the world.

Milorad Pavic - Serbian writer, creator of the so-called non-linear prose of the third millennium, representative of postmodernism and magical realism, author of the famous "Khazar Dictionary" and one of the most mystery writers XX century, whom critics called "the first writer of the XXI century."

Borislav Pekic - one of the most significant Serbian, European and world writers of the second half of the twentieth century. In addition to prose, he wrote more than 30 works for the theater, radio, and television. The work of the screenwriter brought him a nomination at Cannes.

Milena Pavlovich Barili - the brightest representative of mystical super-realism, one of the most interesting European artists of the first half of the 20th century.