Nikita Muravyov was one of the leaders of the Decembrist movement. He became the author of the first draft of the constitution, and for some time headed the Northern Secret Society. During the uprising in St. Petersburg, Muravyov was not in the capital, but he was arrested anyway due to the slander of an informer
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During the time of the Russian Empire, there was a Police Department in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which managed the police in the state for 30 years, until the coup and the creation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
The separation of church and state is the principle of mutual relations between two social institutions, which presuppose the refusal of the second from any interference in the affairs of the first. There comes the freedom of all citizens from religion, everyone chooses what to believe in and how to express their love for God. And also after the separation, all functions assigned to the church are canceled
This article tells about the early stages of construction of the Moscow metro. The material contains the history of the creation of stations, architectural features, as well as the prerequisites for the construction of the subway. The material will be useful to people interested in the history of Moscow
W alter Ulbricht: biography of the East German politician, a detailed description of the political path, interesting facts
Today, a passport is a type of document that is considered mandatory in all countries. Without it, a person is like without a name. Although each state sets its own rules for registration, the order of information changes, the format of the passport itself varies, there are still common features. Who and when came up with this document? Why has it become so important today?
Sometimes many educated people limit themselves to the history of Moscow, St. Petersburg and several other large cities of Russia, forgetting about other cities no less significant in their culture, industry and eminent people. What is the history of the city of Kemerovo, the regional center and a well-known coal mining site for many distances? What kind of people were brought up in this city and how did their native land grow and develop thanks to them?
Catherine 2 came to power as a result of the unsuccessful reign of her husband Peter 3. Thanks to his short-sightedness, he ruled Russia for less than a year and fell victim to a palace coup. Ekaterina, who took his place, was many times smarter and more cunning
The Stakhanov movement is one of the forms of socialist competition in the Soviet Union. Stakhanov Alexei Grigorievich acted as a kind of ancestor of this competition
The article is devoted to the ancient cities of Uzbekistan. This beautiful Central Asian country is often poorly known to travelers. However, many tourists, having visited Uzbekistan, fall in love with its exoticism, history, and special atmosphere. The reader will learn about the main attractions of the most famous Uzbek cities
George 6 is a unique figure in history. He was raised as a duke, but he was destined to become king
The Italian writer and philosopher Machiavelli Niccolo was an important statesman in Florence, holding the position of secretary in charge of foreign policy. But much greater fame was brought to him by the books he wrote, among which the political treatise "The Sovereign" stands apart
Ancient Rome, whose religion is interesting to many of our contemporaries, left a significant mark on the history of mankind
Are you fond of mythology? Then this article is just for you! It describes all the twelve main gods of the ancient Greek pantheon
Numa Pompilius is a great man who became the second ruler of Rome immediately after its founder, Romulus. He performed many deeds, ranging from the ban on human sacrifice, ending with the creation of a new calendar
Quite a few individuals in history have gone unnoticed. All this is due to the lack of any wise or, on the contrary, decisions for the state. However, this article will reveal to you what Catherine 2 was - once the Empress of Russia
It's been 45 years since the spring of 1969, when an armed conflict broke out on one of the Far Eastern sections of the Soviet-Chinese border. We are talking about Damansky Island, located on the Ussuri River. The history of the USSR shows that these were the first military operations in the entire post-war period, in which army forces and border troops of the KGB took part
The Holy Roman Empire is a complex political union that lasted from 962 to 1806 and potentially represented the largest state in Central Europe, founded by Emperor Otto I
The Peloponnesian War was a devastating military conflict between the Athenian Empire, known as the Delian Symmachy, and the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta. Many historical testimonies of contemporaries have been preserved about it, but the most significant work among them is the "History" of Thucydides. Most of Aristophanes' comedies, which ridicule certain generals and events, were written during this period
Haile Selassie I organized and led the Organization of African Unity, which later became the African Union
The results of the reforms of Peter the Great are one of the most difficult and controversial issues in Russian historical science. We can say that in historiography, at one time, directly opposite assessments of the activities of the first Russian emperor were established
The submarines of the First World War, which celebrated their 15th anniversary in 1914, did not in any way affect the course of hostilities and the outcome of the war. But this is the time of the birth, the formation of the most powerful kind of troops. Submarines will play a significant role in World War II, showing the importance and power of the submarine fleet
The Roma battleship is a Littorio-class battleship that was in service with the Italian Navy at the start of World War II. The article will consider its history and technical characteristics
The clan system in Scotland plays a big role in national culture and traditions. The history of the Scottish clans is rooted in the ancient Celtic tribal system. They have existed for many hundreds of years and included the family group, the political system and the means of defending the territory and ensuring survival in harsh conditions and difficult times. Today, Scots around the world are still committed to their clan heritage and are very proud of it
Clanism, nepotism - that's what helped those who managed to get closer to power to hold out at the imperial court in Russia. Such a person immediately sought to surround himself with relatives. So the Shuvalov clan ousted the Razumovsky family from the throne in the early 50s of the 18th century
The Arch of Titus in Rome is one of the most famous monuments of the Eternal City. It was built by Domitian in 81 AD. e. in honor of the victory of Titus and Vespasian in the war against the Jews and their complete destruction in 70 AD. One of the wall reliefs inside the arch shows the trophies of the great Temple in Jerusalem before its destruction. Another relief depicts the apotheosis of Titus, who is carried to heaven on the wings of eagles
Not many people can say with certainty that the mastodon is the ancestor of the elephant, a large animal that died out in the distant past. Let's see how it looked and how it lived
Among the variety of terms that we use when talking about the world around us, there is one that was born during the Civil War and has survived to this day, but has received a completely different meaning. This is the green movement. In ancient times, this was the name given to the insurrectionary actions of peasants who defended their rights with weapons in their hands. Today, this is the name given to communities of people who protect the rights of the nature around us
Non-commissioned officer before the revolution of 1917 was the chief assistant to senior officers in the education and combat training of privates. The history of this title is closely connected with the creation in Russia of the first regular army
Numerous descriptions of the exploits of the majestic knights of Britain reach our days. So who is King Arthur, and what is his legend?
What symbols of Great Britain do you know? The flag, the Tower, Big Ben, the bridge across the Thames… This huge country has many interesting emblems, which are associated with charming legends
The tsars of Russia decided the fate of the entire people for five centuries. At first, the power belonged to the princes, then the rulers began to be called kings, and after the eighteenth century - emperors. The history of the monarchy in Russia is presented in this article
Catacomb is a kind of grouping of rooms that are underground, and look like a branched chain. The article describes why our ancestors used the catacombs, gives a list of the most famous catacombs in world history
Who are the Sumerians? Where did they come from? Why are they so famous? These and many other interesting moments of history are still not known. If you want to dive into the secrets of antiquity, then read this article
Leif Ericsson is a famous Viking who visited America five centuries before Columbus. Only the navigator, unlike the Genoese, did not continue his research and almost did not populate that land. In the next 500 years, not a single European visited the American continent. In this article, we will briefly talk about the travels of the Scandinavian and his relatives
The article tells about the features of the tribal system, which united people at one of the most important stages of world history. A brief outline of its most characteristic features and specifics of public self-government is given
Nomads are ethnic groups, peoples and tribes that have historically developed in nomadic-nomadic ethnocultural conditions. In modern times, these are people who permanently or temporarily stay in the respective cultures and lead a nomadic economy
The Olympic Games are the biggest international sporting events. Held every four years. Every athlete dreams of winning these competitions. The origin of the Olympic Games dates back to ancient times. They were held as early as the seventh century BC. Why were the ancient Olympic Games called holidays of peace? In which country were they first held?
1967 was marked by many significant events, both world and domestic. In the USSR, they continued to move confidently towards communism, the economy, science, and cultural life in the country developed. There were plenty of events. We will tell about the most interesting in our article
At the mere mention of a harem, images of mysterious and beautiful oriental women arise in my head, who could conquer a man with one look. This is a story about Sultan Suleiman and his ardent and passionate love for two girls from the harem