History

The civil war in China lasted 23 years, taking into account all the interruptions. It was a conflict between the Communists and the Kuomintang, which took place against the backdrop of Japanese aggression. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russian Empress Catherine II was a smart, bright, extraordinary personality and a talented organizer. It is worth noting that under her the system of state government was transformed for the first time after the reign of Peter the Great. Of great interest today are the reforms of Catherine 2. However, it is unlikely that it will be possible to summarize them briefly. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Teenagers in s alted vests, with a swaying gait and the habit of seasoned men… Jung is a kind of symbol of eternity and the inviolability of naval traditions. If there is a boy who is ready not to leave the burning deck, then there will be a fleet! The article will focus on the Solovetsky Jung School, the history of this institution, its creation, graduates and memory. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Dreadnought-type ships were part of the arms race among the great powers of the world on the eve of the First World War. Such battleships sought to create leading maritime states. The first among all was Great Britain, which has always been famous for its fleet. The Russian Empire was not left without dreadnoughts, which, despite internal difficulties, managed to build four of its own ships. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The battleship "Gangut" together with 3 ships of this series was laid down on 06/16/1909 at the Admir alty Shipyard. This was the beginning of the revival of the Russian fleet. Launching was carried out on 09/24/1911, its fine-tuning lasted 2 years. In 1913, the battleship passed tests, acceptance, and in December 1914 entered the 1st brigade of battleships of the B altic Fleet. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the tragic fate of the cavalry general Alexander Vasilyevich Samsonov, who commanded a large formation of Russian troops in East Prussia during the First World War. A brief outline of his life and work is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In translation from Greek, the ethnonym is literally “the name of the people”. Since ancient times, the names of tribes have carried a certain meaning. The science of ethnonymy studies these names, finds their roots and explains their subtext. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Examples of revolution can be cited from the history of any European country. The Russian Empire and France were especially rich in such events. The great revolutions of these countries not only changed the state order in themselves, but also affected world history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Feats are valiant deeds based on such human qualities as courage, self-sacrifice, determination. The hero performs an exceptionally difficult task, takes responsibility for its solution. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Khan Asparuh is the first ruler of the united Bulgarian kingdom. Rarely in any Bulgarian city there is no street or square named after him. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

After the October Revolution of 1917 (this is what Soviet historiographers called this event until the end of the thirties), Marxism became the dominant ideology throughout almost the entire territory of the former Russian Empire. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

History is fraught with many mysteries, which more than one generation of inhabitants of the planet Earth is trying to solve. One of these mysteries is the fate of the helmet of the famous ruler and commander of the Hellenistic era, Alexander the Great, who created a huge empire as a result of victorious military campaigns. The famous golden helmet was considered a symbol of her stamina. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Review of the biography of Alexander Nevsky, his most important battles. Analysis of the meaning of the Battle of Neva and the Battle of the Ice. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Harry Truman is the President of the United States with an unusual fate. His presidency, in fact, was accidental, and the decisions made are controversial, sometimes tragic. It was Truman who approved the bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with atomic bombs. However, the 33rd President firmly believed in the correctness of the decision, believing that the shocking act of aggression saved millions of lives by inducing Japan to capitulate. Subsequently, he became the initiator of the "cold war" with the USSR. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Danish army is called the Royal Army. It, along with the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, the Civil Guard, is part of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom. Their goal is to protect the territory of Denmark, its freedom and independence. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Rurikovichi, whose genealogical tree includes almost twenty tribes of the rulers of Russia, are descended from Rurik. This historical character was born, presumably between 806 and 808 in the city of Rerik (Rarog). In 808, when Rurik was 1-2 years old, the possessions of his father, Godolub, were captured by the Danish king Gottfried, and the future Russian prince became half an orphan. Together with his mother Umila, he ended up in a foreign land, and nothing is known about his childhood. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many times we heard: "old style", "new style", "old style date", "old new year", and such phrases are quite common. How to figure out what is the essence, why did this happen? This article analyzes the new calendar that we use today, how it arose, who invented it, which of the popes reformed the calendar. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

To understand the present, one must look into the past. Man has always sought to learn more about himself: how did he appear, why was he born in this particular family, under these conditions, at this time, in this country? There is definitely something mystical about the answers to these questions. There have always been individuals who had, as it were, a certain mission on earth, their fate and life influenced large groups of other people. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Roman Empire over the centuries of its existence created not only a great culture and the strongest army, but also a clear system of legal relationships between the state and citizens. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What was the sale of Alaska really, what were the true reasons for this most mysterious deal of the 19th century? Was it necessary, or was Russia still forced to make this deal?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Zhuge Liang: biography of the commander, interesting facts from his personal life. His political achievements, inventions and literary works. Southern and northern military campaigns. Zhuge Liang's Instructions to Warlords to Help Win. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the history of the new Russia there were many high-profile murders. But one of them is striking in its cruelty and injustice. In 2009, a member of a neo-Nazi organization shot and killed prominent Russian human rights activist Stanislav Markelov and young journalist Anastia Baburova. These two, each in their own way, fought for the observance of human rights in Russia, both were extraordinary personalities. Their death caused a great resonance both in Russian society and abroad. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today, films about the life of a primitive man sometimes appear on the screens. But what was she like? What did the Cro-Magnon man do in his spare time? What ancient tools can be seen in our time?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the Pskov fortress, which was one of the most powerful citadels of medieval Russia, as well as two other fortresses of the Pskov region, built in Izborsk and Kaporye. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is the first association that occurs when the word "tank"? That's right, a formidable fighting vehicle with excellent armor and weapons. For 2-3 generations, people are so accustomed to the stereotype that when they mention the tank of the First World War, it destroys all ideas about that war and distorts reality. This article is intended to return the facts to their places and show the general public the difference between modern MBT and a combat vehicle of the early XX century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

When asked how wars end, the answer is often vague, and the word "surrender" is sure to slip through. This concept means the cessation of the armed resistance of the side suffering the defeat. But what does this really mean and, more importantly, how does it work?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A significant event in national and world history is the invention of printing. This innovation came to Russia in the region of the 16th century. One of the figures whose name is associated with the appearance of printing in the time of Ivan the Terrible is the well-known Ivan Fedorov. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

About the era of the knights, about themselves, about everything connected with them, dozens of studies and works of art have been written. As a rule, the term "knight" means some perfect image, although, of course, not all members of the order, or lone warriors, were people without fear and reproach. But there was a code of honor. And if a warrior had a knightly coat of arms with a motto, then he, as a rule, followed the inscribed saying. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The award of the Soviet Union - the medal "For Distinction in Military Service" - was approved in 1974. It was awarded to military personnel of the army, navy, internal and border troops who showed valor. The grounds for awarding are high rates of combat training, significant achievements in tactics and strategy, courage, heroism, as well as other merits shown during military service. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin is a figure who left an indelible mark on the history of mankind. It is hard to believe that there were times when the personality of the Leader of the Peoples was considered almost sacred. Stalin's birthday was celebrated as a national holiday. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The collection of Aesop's fables has 426 short instructive stories, in which the main role is given to the relationship of animals. Everyone, reading a fable, understands that stories about animals are directly related to human characters and mores. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

To replenish the empty treasury, Spain needed new lands to sell. The richest nobles were left without a livelihood, and all they could do was wage wars of conquest. The Spanish royal family was ready to send them anywhere to get rid of the restless hidalgos. In addition, the goals and calculations that Columbus revealed to the Spanish king made it possible to conquer new countries and enslave even more natives. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Probably, every reasonable person thinks at least once in his life about how it all began, how life appeared on earth, where the first man on earth came from. The question is so complex that scientists cannot give a definite answer. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The famous French writer and philosopher Stendhal believed that a person lives on earth, not to be richer, but to find happiness and joy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sachsenhausen (concentration camp) was founded in 1936, in July. In different years, the number of prisoners contained in it reached 60,000 people. More than 100,000 prisoners died in various ways in this death factory. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is the SU-76M? Why is she good? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article. SU-76 is a self-propelled Soviet artillery mount (SAU). It was used in the Great Patriotic War. The machine is made on the basis of light tanks T-60, T-70 and is predetermined for infantry escort. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The Duke of Alba is a statesman and Spanish general. He also became known for his brutal rule in the Netherlands, where he earned the nickname "Iron Duke". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

By and large, almost all schoolchildren of the USSR were Timurovites. The desire to help those in need was an absolutely normal reaction to this or that event. Maybe it's morality, maybe it's upbringing. But thanks to such an attitude towards the world, these children, Timurovites, eventually became real and sympathetic people. They have preserved the traditions of the Timurov movement forever. And this is probably the most important thing. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Most of the bright pages in the history of the airborne troops are closely connected with the name of Vasily Filippovich Margelov, who was a talented military leader and general of the army. For a quarter of a century, he headed the "winged guard" of Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

To give an example of a military campaign that fully corresponds to the generally accepted idea of the British army of the 19th century, it is enough to mention the Battle of Balaklava, which took place in 1854 during the Crimean War. It is not difficult to imagine the young men of that time listening with wide eyes to the fascinating tales of heroism shown on the battlefield. With bated breath, they dream of the day when, having matured, they can take their place in the army and aspire to glory with their heads held high. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01