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About Stereotypes I have chosen an article which is called "Hollywood Stereotypes: Why Are Russians the Bad Guys?" It was posted on BBC site on November 5th, 2014 and written  by Tom Brook.  I've found it really interesting to read because the author explains the reasons why Hollywood film directors most of the time choose Russians as villians. To begin with, Brook uses Nina Khrushcheva's words, the great-granddaughter of the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, as an argument that due to the Cold War people have an assosiation with Russia as villians. Moreover, these stereotypes are supported by the Vladimir Putin's tough stance as the reason for the increased presence of Russian villains now. Secondly, the author mentions a few stereotypes which are connected with another countries and nationalities. For example, Brook tells us about 9/11 attacks, so this made a growing concern among Arab-Americans that they were being typecast as terrorists. In addition...

The Summary The article "The Da Vinci mystery: why is his $450m masterpiece really being kept under wraps? " written by Jonathan Jones is devoted to the discussion of the problem of the painting which is called "Salvator Mundi". Specialists all around the world cannot identify who is the author of this painting.  First, the author draws our attention to the prehistory of Salvador Mundi and tells us about all the auction bidding and how this painting has become the most expensive painting in the world.  Then Jonathan emphasizes that the painting that was bought by Louvre Abu Dhabi was not exhibited on September 18th, and this was suddenly and mysteriously postponed. In addition, he tells about the argues among the specialists and the details which mislead about the authenticity of Salvator Mundi all people around the world. In the end, once again Jones wonders about whose masterpiece this is.