The charter to the nobility became an important decree in the history of the 18th century - it was this document that finally legislated the privilege of this estate
History 2024, November
The system of government of modern countries is a disparate branch, for which certain authorities are responsible. The government of most countries consists of several hundred people who are divided according to party affiliation and other political characteristics
The Tver uprising happened many centuries ago. However, his memory has survived to this day. Many historians are still arguing about the results, goals and consequences of the uprising. The rebellion was widely described in various chronicles and stories. The suppression of the rebellion became the basis for the creation of a new hierarchy in Russia. From now on, Moscow has become a new political center
"Dolmens? What are they?" -, those who have never heard such a name may ask. The word is Celtic, translated as "stone table". Dolmens (photos clearly demonstrate this) are structures made of processed stone slabs used for religious purposes. They, especially those built in the west of Europe, really look like tables
As the state developed, it became necessary to distinguish between military ranks and positions held. So, the commander-in-chief of the entire Russian army, Emperor Peter I, in his rank was the commander of a bombardment company
This article is about the Supreme Council of the National Economy (VSNKh). Here you can get all the useful information about the creation, functions and rights, structure, its activities
William I the Conqueror was originally from Normandy, but history knows him as one of the greatest kings of England
1938 was full of significant events both in our country and abroad. It was a difficult and stressful time in the USSR, many important events also took place in the world that influenced the course of all subsequent history
Today we will talk about the life of Edward Teller. You are unlikely to have heard this name before if your professional life is not connected with physics. However, E. Teller is an amazing person who lived a full active life and brought something new to society
The life of Karol Wojtyla, whom the world knows under the name of John Paul 2, was filled with both tragic and joyful events. He became the first Pope with Slavic roots. A huge era is associated with his name. In his post, Pope John Paul 2 showed himself as a tireless fighter against the political and social oppression of people
The Gulf Wars were fought by an international coalition led by the US against Iraq. The result of two campaigns was the overthrow of the government of Saddam Hussein
Arkhangelsk is the oldest city in the Russian North, an important port and cultural center. There were times when it was rightfully considered one of the most important points of the country. But even now the Northern Sea Route has not been canceled, and the city continues to play a significant role in its development. The history of the creation of Arkhangelsk will be told in the article
The history of ancient Greece and Rome shows the full gamut of human aspirations in all areas of activity, and it has given the world many achievements and discoveries
The future Marshal Vasilevsky dreamed of becoming a land surveyor or an agronomist. However, the war radically changed his plans. Before the start of his last class at the seminary, he and several of his classmates took their exams externally. In February, he entered the Alekseevsky Military School
The Great Patriotic War was the greatest test for all the people of our country. The armed forces of the USSR provided assistance not only to compatriots, but also to other peoples living in Europe, in liberating them from fascist slavery. For this, many people received military orders and medals
The nationality of most of the personnel in the pre-war years was not advertised, but the future Taman division received the unofficial name of the 89th Armenian Rifle
The history of Ancient Armenia has more than one thousand years, and the Armenians themselves lived long before the emergence of the nations of modern Europe. They existed even before the advent of the ancient peoples - the Romans and Hellenes
History of mankind is divided into many periods. It is believed that this method allows you to better understand the past. The oldest periods are called archaic. What does this concept mean and where it is used - you can find out from the article
Perun is the god of thunder, rain and wind in Slavic mythology. It has long been considered one of the most powerful inhabitants of the pagan pantheon. Almost all of Kievan Rus worshiped him, with the exception of only some eastern regions. In his glory, Perun overcame even Svarog, who was once considered the unshakable stronghold of the Slavic state
The article tells about the monetary reform carried out by Peter the Great, which allowed Russia to solve many pressing problems of that time. A brief overview of its most important stages is given
In 1918, the law "On the socialization of land" was adopted in the Soviet Union, which became a significant fact of the Soviet agrarian policy of the country
The material contains basic information about the Order of the Great Patriotic War: the history of the award and a description of the appearance
With continued urbanization, big cities are expanding at an ever-increasing pace. People see for themselves more attractive life prospects in megacities. The capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, is no exception. The population of the city is growing rapidly, threatening to exceed four million in the near future
The Russian Tsar was called "the quietest" back in the 16th century. “The quietest” (later replaced by “the most merciful”) is an honorary title that was used to call the ruler of the Kremlin during prayers and toasts in his honor. However, in history, only Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov, the second representative of the Romanov dynasty on the Russian throne, remained the quietest of all Russian monarchs
The Song Dynasty ruled medieval Kitem from 960 - 1279. She had to fight numerous hordes that tried to destroy and subdue the Celestial Empire
Public education appeared only about four thousand years ago. But the social evolution of mankind has more than fifty thousand years. Long before the emergence of statehood, there were already some norms of communication between people, regulation, power, management. In science, all these relations are called mononorms. But what is it? Mononorma is a traditional household regulator, the germ of morality and law
On average, in the CIS countries, men die in the region of 60 years, and women - 65. In Western Europe, this figure is slightly higher. However, at all times there were the oldest people on Earth who showed great love for life and lived longer than the average age
Everyone knows that our country occupies a vast territory, on which there are many cities, towns and villages. In this article, we will present you a list of Russian regions in full
Russia is world famous for its big cities and numerous sights. In this article we will talk about one of the major administrative centers - the city of Kaluga
Karelian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic is a region of the northwestern territory of the European part of the USSR that existed until 1991. In modern Russia, it is an administrative-territorial unit that has the status of a republic called Karelia
The article analyzes the main reasons for the collapse of Czechoslovakia into two independent states. This event was the largest in the history of modern Europe. The year of the collapse of Czechoslovakia became a new starting point for the newly formed countries
The history of Russia is predominantly military history. The confrontation between Russia and Turkey took place in more than ten wars. In most of them, the then still existing Russian Empire came out victorious. A truly heroic page in the military past of our Fatherland was the battle for the Ochakov fortress
Snipers of the Great Patriotic War made an invaluable contribution to the overall victory over Nazi Germany. Semyon Danilovich Nomokonov is a legendary sniper. He emerged victorious from all sniper duels
The catastrophe that occurred in April 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant required a whole range of emergency measures to prevent radiation from spreading to the maximum distance and harming a huge number of people
Yevgeny Rodionov is a Russian soldier and martyr, a holy youth who laid down his life for the Russian people and for his country. Today, his grave, which is located near Podolsk, does not remain abandoned. Brides with suitors, warriors crippled in battles, and desperate people come to her. Here they are strengthened in spirit, consoled, and also healed from ailments and longing
The problems of man, his inner world aroused no less interest of philosophers than the problems of global development. This was reflected in the philosophy of psychoanalysis, which tried to find a way out of the impasse in which philosophical science was placed at the beginning of the 20th century as a result of the collision of two concepts. First, positivism, which appeals exclusively to natural science knowledge, and irrationalism, which relied on assumptions realized through intuition, faith, feelings
The history of mankind knows many tragic and gloomy moments. On the way to progress and enlightenment, almost all races resorted to such a terrible form of social development as slavery. The United States, too, has not escaped this dark phase in its eventful history. Slavery in the United States had, perhaps, the most unusual form in the history of countries and peoples
What do we associate with Italy? As a rule, these are leather shoes, majestic architecture and a powerful historical heritage. And besides, there is a name that is inextricably linked with this country. And the name is Giuseppe Garibaldi
The Kingdom of Italy officially came into being in 1861. This was the result of a national liberation movement known as the Risorgimento. This is how it was possible to unite all the independent Italian states into one country, establishing power in the Kingdom of Sardinia. The Savoy dynasty became the ruling dynasty in Italy. Only in 1946, when a nationwide referendum was held in the country, Italy abandoned the monarchy in favor of a republican one
The Mongol yoke was a negative phenomenon except for the princely elite. It was quite suitable for ordinary people, for it protected them from attacks, devastation, civil strife