History 2024, November

The space exploration program in the Soviet Union officially existed from 1955 to 1991, but in fact, developments were carried out before that. During this period, Soviet designers, engineers and scientists achieved such successes as the launch of the first artificial satellite, the first manned flight into space for the first time in the world, the first spacewalk by an astronaut - and these are just the most famous facts. The USSR clearly won the space race

On March 29, 2018, an accident occurred at a nuclear power plant in Romania. Although the company operating the station said the problem was electronic and had nothing to do with the power unit, this event led many to recall incidents that not only claimed human lives, but also caused serious environmental disasters

As you know, in 1877 the Russian Empire entered the war with the Ottoman Empire, aiming to help the Bulgarians. It was attended by several thousand volunteers who went to shed blood for the Slavic brothers. More than 200,000 Russians laid down their lives for the liberation of Bulgaria. For their children and grandchildren, the participation of Bulgaria in the First World War against the Entente, of which Russia was a part, was a real blow

Samarkand is one of the oldest existing cities on our planet. Warriors from the armies of many great conquerors marched along its streets, and medieval poets sang about it in their works. This article is devoted to the history of Samarkand from the moment of its foundation to the present day

Perm province included several large cities. They are still part of the region. In 1923, when all counties were abolished, the province as such ceased to exist. However, this is what gave life to the Perm region, which we know now

Marconi Guglielmo is a great man of his time, who achieved great heights thanks to his hard work and unusual mindset. The inventor opened the modern world a way to transmit a radio signal and how it can be used

Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce really deserves an honorary title. His real pride was the difficult victory in the fierce battle of Bannockburn. Only thanks to this event, Scotland received the long-awaited independence, although this path was difficult to overcome. Robert raised the same Banner of National Liberation and gave his own people will and freedom

The dead loop has become the trick of the century. That is what this article is about. The main prerequisites, features, as well as the use of maneuver in modern aviation - all this you will find in this material

In Russian history, there are several cases when those who rebelled against the tsarist government covered themselves with a desire to protect the rights of the "real" sovereign or his legitimate heir. One example of such a falsification is the announcement by Stepan Razin that Nechai is in his camp - Tsarevich Alexei Alekseevich, whose biography is presented below

The Great Depression in the US was a sudden social and economic shock to the entire country. It gave rise to a completely new level of poverty, crime, unemployment and other similar derivatives of social tensions

This article will focus on the various installations and guns that were used in coastal artillery throughout the monarchy and the Soviet period. The history of the most famous of the tools used will be briefly outlined, as well as some of their characteristics

The biography of Sergei Efron is like an action-packed detective story. His adventurous life was superimposed by writing talent and marriage to Marina Tsvetaeva

The Crimean Khanate lasted a little over three hundred years. The state, which arose on the fragments of the Golden Horde, almost immediately entered into a fierce confrontation with its neighbors surrounding it. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Kingdom of Poland, the Ottoman Empire, the Grand Duchy of Moscow - they all wanted to include Crimea in their sphere of influence

"City of Military Glory" - this title is given not just like that, but for special merits. For the fact that the inhabitants during his defense showed special stamina and courage. In this review, we will look at cities that have earned the right to be called heroes

Victory Banner - this symbol is firmly entrenched in the hearts of millions of people who fought for their freedom. Many people know that he was hoisted to the Reichstag. But how did this action take place? That is what this review will be about

The bottom of the seas and oceans has always attracted scientists, historians and just adventurers. Research involves great risk, but there are not fewer applicants for understandable reasons

In this article we will try to understand what humanity is doing on Earth. Let's get acquainted with the opinions of researchers. Some of them consider history as a planned development, others as a cyclical closed process

Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark was the seventh child and fourth son of King George and Queen Olga. He was the grandson of the King of Denmark

Vasily Chapaev is one of the most famous characters of the civil war. His image became an important symbol of that era

For those who are seriously interested in cinema, Adabashyan is known as an actor (but only for minor and episodic roles). Alexander was remembered by a considerable number of people for the film adaptation of Boris Akunin's works about the lucky detective Erast Fandorin, which was released in 2002. This article will describe a brief biography of Adabashyan

Tsarist Okhrana is the everyday name of the structural bodies of the police department of the Ministry of the Interior, operating on the territory of the Russian Empire. Full name - Department for the protection of public security and order. The structure was engaged in private investigation, in the system of public administration in the late 19th - early 20th century it played a crucial role

Stepan Nikolaev became famous during the Patriotic War of 1812. He took part in many battles, for which he was generously gifted by the emperor

The article tells about the political and personal biography of the leader of the communist movement in Germany, Ernst Thalmann. A brief outline of his youthful and childhood life is given, which had a decisive influence on the formation of both the personal and political temperament of the future revolutionary

Incas, Aztecs and Mayans, mysterious tribes that disappeared from the face of the earth. Until now, scientific excavations and all kinds of research are being carried out in order to study their life and the reasons for their disappearance. In this article we will talk about one interesting tribe. The Aztecs lived in the 14th century in what is now Mexico City

Diodorus Siculus lived during the time of Julius Caesar. He is considered an ancient Greek historian. The work of his life called "Historical Library" is used by modern researchers of the past as the main source of information. What is known about the historian of antiquity and his outstanding work?

The article tells about Hyperborea - a mythical country, whose inhabitants created a highly developed civilization many millennia ago, which served as the basis for the development of the entire world culture. A brief overview of the ongoing discussions about its historical accuracy is given

He alth is the most valuable thing a person has. And the history of medicine, which has passed through the scientists of ancient civilizations, medieval sorcerers, the Inquisition and stagnation in its development, continues to develop to this day

In Russia at the end of the 17th century, something incredible happened: in a country where house-building traditions were very strong, and women led mostly reclusive lives, Princess Sofya Alekseevna began to manage all the affairs of the state. It happened so unexpectedly and at the same time naturally that the Russians began to take it for granted

Among Russian surnames there are many Kolesnikovs - this surname is one of the hundred most common. However, it is common not only in the territory of modern Russia, the Kolesnikovs can be found in Belarus and Ukraine

According to the advice of one sorcerer, the Bulgars had to carry a huge vat of water, and in the place where the water boils, it is necessary to build a city. And a miracle happened on the shore of Lake Kleban. This was the beginning of the birth of the Kazan Khanate

What is remarkable about 1612? What happened at that time and what consequences did the events have for the country? We will answer these and other questions in the article

The first in Rome not a senator and not a son of a senator, and not his grandson - Titus Flavius Vespasian, an emperor from a farmer's family, began his reign on July 1, 1969, almost two thousand years ago. It was he who introduced rather high taxes on visiting public toilets, and then gave out to the patricians, squeamishly wrinkling their noses, a phrase that has survived as a proverb to this day: "Non olet! (Money does not smell!)"

The article tells about the abdication of Nicholas II from the throne - an event that became a turning point in the history of Russia. A brief overview of the reasons that prompted the sovereign to take this step and the circumstances under which it was taken is given

In February 1945, a conference was held in Y alta, which was attended by representatives of the countries that were part of the anti-Hitler coalition. Great Britain and the United States were able to get the Soviet Union to agree to take a direct part in the war with Japan. In exchange for this, they promised him to return the Kuril Islands and South Sakhalin, lost during the Russo-Japanese War of 1905

A brief overview of the liberation of Europe from occupation during the Second World War. The course of the offensive of the allied forces on the eastern and western fronts, the contribution of the liberated countries themselves to the defeat of fascist Germany are considered

Olympics in Nagano hosted 2338 athletes, of which 810 were women. It became the most massive in terms of the number of participants and countries. In total, athletes from seventy-two countries came to Japan, who competed in fourteen sports and sixty-eight disciplines

1589 is the time when the patriarchate was established for the first time on the territory of modern Russia. Job (John) became the first Metropolitan and Russian Patriarch of All Russia

Orchestra, loud music playing. Strongman Ivan Zaikin enters the circus arena to the cheers of the public. He is handsome and stately. His muscles play under his skin. Having made a circle of honor, the athlete stops in front of a 25-pound anchor. The audience was frozen in anticipation. The circus performer wrapped his tong-like arms around him and hoisted him onto his back. Having passed the circle with the anchor, the athlete began to rotate this colossal load. The hall exploded with applause and applause. This was one of the many performances of the famous strongman Ivan Zaikin

Power is a term that has two interpretations, but both of them refer to the concept of "state". The word itself comes from the ancient Russian designation "dzhrzha", which is translated into modern language as "power, dominion"

Ivan Vladimirovich Lebedev is a famous Russian sportsman of the beginning of the 20th century. He is an outstanding athlete and wrestler. He was an organizer of wrestling championships, an entertainer and a circus choreographer. In addition, he published sports magazines as a writer and journalist, he himself performed in the circus. In this article we will talk about his biography and outstanding achievements