History

Ekaterina Direktorenko. Actress with a Belarusian soul

A brief description of the life and work of a young Russian actress of the theater "School of Modern Play" Ekaterina Direktorenko. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Merchant and Noble banks - financial institutions of Tsarist Russia

The flourishing of the economy and the growth of trade and industrial relations in Russia inevitably led to the construction of a complex financial system of the country. The growth in the number of transactions and mutual settlements led to the formation of banks. State policy was aimed at supporting the nobility, landlords and merchants. The main institutions at the end of the 19th century were the Noble and Merchant banks. The organization of their activities was completely based on the treasury of the Russian Empire. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

England in World War II (briefly)

England after World War II until 2006 continued to pay off its debts for participating in hostilities. In the war, the losses of this country amounted to approximately 450,000 people. An article will tell about the participation of England in the war. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Diplomatics is What is diplomacy?

The entire array of historical sciences has one main task: to show modern society how people of antiquity lived. But the historical sciences themselves create one system, all elements of which are interconnected. Diplomatics, as a special historical discipline, stands out from the whole number of sciences by the features of the subject of its study. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Gulag system in the USSR

The Gulag system appeared in the USSR in 1930. She united the camps in which those convicted of various crimes served their sentences. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Hussite movement: causes, participants, results, meaning

The Hussite movement advocated church reforms in the Czech Republic in the 15th century. Because of the conflict with the Catholics, a long war began in the country, which ended in the defeat of the supporters of change. The Hussites were the forerunners of the Protestants. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

US Presidents: A History of Assassinations and Attempts. How many US presidents have been assassinated?

At the highest US government post since 1789, 45 presidents have managed to visit. Reforms, laws and transformations, which were implemented by the first persons of the state, did not always please the masses. Intrigues, conspiracies and political intricacies gave rise to more and more attempts at radical interventions in the life of the country's leaders. So how many US presidents have been assassinated? Let's count. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

History of the Rostov region from ancient settlements to our times. History of the Don Cossacks

The article tells about the history of the Rostov region from the period of appearance on its territory of the first settlements dating back to the Stone Age, to the present day. A brief outline of the formation and further path of the Don Cossacks is also given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Caduceus - what is it? Meaning, photo

A golden wand entwined with snakes with wings and a tip in the form of a ball is a symbol that came from ancient times. He is an unchanging reality of mythology and religion of the most diverse peoples of the world, whether they are Romans, Indians or Egyptians. The mysterious wand is called the caduceus. What is it and why did the ancient gods need it? How was it used in the Middle Ages and how does a person apply it in modern reality?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Visigoths are an ancient Germanic tribe. Visigothic kingdom. Visigoths and Ostrogoths

The Visigoths are part of the Gothic tribal union, which broke up by the third century. They were known in Europe from the second to the eighth century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first typewriter: the story of the invention

The glory of the typewriter has already sunk, but just recently it was truly grandiose. At the end of the last century, the typewriter had to pass the baton further - to the personal computer. But what was the first typewriter? Photos, invention stories and design features more. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Marshal Poluboyarov - biography of the legendary commander

The history of Russia in the 20th century is continuously connected with revolutionary events, world wars and various military actions of a smaller scale. That is why the fate of the famous Soviet military leaders is so attractive, including the hero of the Soviet Union, Marshal Poluboyarov Pavel Pavlovich. His biography is a reflection of the history of the state, his role in the history of the country of the Soviets is difficult to overestimate, it is impossible to repeat his life path. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

George Patton, US Army General: biography, military years, awards

The history of each country always keeps the names of great military figures who, one way or another, influenced the course of military events. Each of them remains part of their homeland. Thus, George S. Patton (Jr.) is forever inscribed in US history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

USSR nuclear project: history, documents and materials

The article tells about the work carried out in the Soviet Union to create their own atomic weapons, the program of which was planned back in the 20s and later called the "USSR Atomic Project". A brief overview of its history is given. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Polish Republic 1918-1939: history, borders, government

The Second Rzeczpospolita existed from 1918 to 1939. It arose after the First World War and was destroyed by the Second World War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Princess Kate Middleton: biography

Kate Middleton, whose biography is a real modern fairy tale, was born in the most ordinary family. She studied at school and institute, was the most ordinary British. Until the cherished meeting, which, probably, all girls dream of. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Alma battle (1854) - the first major battle of the Crimean War. Results of the Crimean War

The article is devoted to a brief review of the battle of Alma in 1854. The work indicates the main events and results of the battle. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Motherland, victorious and mourning

Like the Mother of God in different guises, the Motherland expresses many feelings that covered the soul of everyone who thinks about the war. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sofya Romanova: biography, interesting facts

Sofya Alekseevna Romanova ruled Russia as a regent in 1682-1689. She was deprived of power by her younger brother Peter, who sent her to a monastery. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Polina Zhemchuzhina: "Born by the Revolution"

The biography of this short, black-haired woman with intelligent eyes has been carefully studied by historians. And some of them, having analyzed the massive folders with documents and protocols of interrogations signed by the "committees" in the winter of 1949, still cannot understand how a simple girl from Zaporozhye could get a lucky ticket and become the wife of a man who held a responsible position in the government of the Land of Soviets. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Rodrigo Borgia - the second Pope of the Spanish Borgia family

Rodrigo Borgia became practically the most famous Pope. His promiscuous behavior and love of intrigue laid the groundwork for the birth of the Reformation movement. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Rise of Cotton. Causes, course, results

The seventeenth century in the history of Russia is rightfully called one of the most turbulent and fateful in the future fate of the country. It was with the uprisings of various social groups that the new century began anxiously. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Henry 3 - King of England, exiled and returned

Each monarch of the past left a mark in the history of his state. The reign of the King of England Henry 3 Plantagenet was not marked either by loud victories over external enemies, or by revolutionary changes in the internal structure of the state. But at the same time, the biography of this monarch is eventful. The fate of Henry 3 is like a Phoenix bird rising from the ashes. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

General Gorbatov and his difficult fate

He could have been shot, but for some reason they didn't. Apparently, the most daring and talented commanders were kept in reserve. They forced him to suffer, but did not kill Rokossovsky. Dashed dashing and General Gorbatov. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

How and where did Mikhailo Lomonosov study. Life and work of M. V. Lomonosov

The question of where Lomonosov studied is likely to bewilder the current generation. Meanwhile, he is far from idle. Now, when young people are showing an increase in interest in the past of their country, it will not be shameful to recall its great sons. After all, history is made by people. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Prince Igor Svyatoslavich: short biography, wife

Igor's grandfather was Oleg Svyatoslavich, the founder of the Olgovich dynasty. During the baptism, the boy was named George, however, as is often the case, his Christian name was practically not used. And in history Igor Svyatoslavovich became known under his pagan - "Russian" name. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Consequences of the Crusades, positive and negative

There are different, sometimes directly opposite, opinions about what the consequences of the Crusades were. The positive and negative results of these campaigns have become the subject of analysis by historians, philosophers, writers and religious figures. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mamluk Sultanate: briefly about the main milestones

The article is dedicated to the Mamluk Sultanate, whose rulers were descendants of slave soldiers. The text tells how the sultanate came into being, rose to power, and fell under the blow of the stronger Ottoman Empire. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Kievan Rus and the Horde: problems of mutual influence and relationships

Almost 250 years of life under the Mongol-Tatar yoke had a huge impact on the development of Russia. In the thirteenth century, the state consisted of only two principalities: Novgorod and Kyiv. How did it happen that the Golden Horde and Russia were for such a long time in heavy dependence on each other?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ivan Poddubny: biography. Years of life of Ivan Poddubny

History is a wonderful science that introduces us not only to events and dates, but also to very interesting historical figures. One of them is Ivan Poddubny, a world famous wrestler. Having survived the difficult period of the country, the Civil and Patriotic Wars, the occupation, he remained faithful to his Fatherland. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

How the compass appeared: a brief history of origin

There are subjects in our lives that are familiar to everyone from elementary school. Often they are used without thinking about the history of the origin of the instruments. So is the compass: familiar to everyone, but not everyone knows who invented it and how this tool is used by people of different professions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In what year was scuba invented? Who invented scuba gear?

The invention of mankind, such as scuba gear, made it possible for scientists to study the depths of the sea. But who would have guessed that the world-famous artist Leonardo da Vinci was also involved in its creation? Who invented scuba gear is of interest to everyone, but especially diving enthusiasts. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Which Slavic state arose before the others? Slavic theory of the origin of the Old Russian state

The territory of Eurasia has been inhabited by Slavic tribes since ancient times. These are Western, B alto-Slavs and Eastern Slavs. They developed in different ways and at different times reached statehood. Czechs, Poles, Slovaks, Bulgarians, Russians: which of them created the first Slavic state before?. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Pedigree of Rurikovich: scheme with dates of reign

More than 700-year-old Rurik dynasty stood at the foundation of the Russian state. It was this dynasty that achieved the unification of the principalities, the victory over the Swedes, the victory over the Mongols - the battle on the Kulikovo field. The reign of Rurikovich is a very interesting period in the history of Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

How many world wars were there and how long did they last?

There have been many military conflicts in the history of mankind. But the wars that took place with the participation of many countries of the world are a rare event. In modern history there are two such world wars: both are cruel, bringing death to civilians, devastation and grief. How long did they last and who was the instigator?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The coat of arms and the flag of Ossetia are the symbols of the republic

Despite the fact that these two republics of the North Caucasus are small, they are known throughout the world as the historical lands of the ancient Alans. Like all countries, they have their own symbols of statehood: coat of arms and flag. What do these symbols mean for the people?. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Samaritan is a person who is always ready to help his neighbor

Many people know the phrase "Good Samaritan", but do not think about the origin of this expression. Not everyone has read the Bible, and therefore they are not familiar with the parable told by Jesus. But the very concept and the correct interpretation of the expression should be known: good has been and is valued at all times. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Karl-Friedrich Holstein-Gottorpsky and Anna Petrovna Romanova - the parents of Peter 3

The fate of famous personalities, their pedigree is always of interest to history buffs. Often the interest is in those who tragically died or were killed, especially if it happens at a young age. So, the personality of Emperor Peter III, whose fate was cruel to him from childhood, excites many readers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Do you know what feat the boy from Kiev accomplished and what was the trick of the governor Pretich?

Books and annals of Ancient Russia are of particular importance for the state. Chronicles of the monk Nestor is one of the oldest documents, which told the Slavic peoples about the feat of the youth and the brave, resourceful governor Pretich, who saved Kyiv from the invasion of the Pechenegs, broke through the blockade of the city. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Why Lenin is Lenin and Stalin is Stalin?

A pseudonym often plays a big role in a person's life. If these are politicians, then they often go down in history under these names. But many people want to know why Lenin took such a pseudonym for himself. What was he guided by? History also provides answers to such questions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01