The discovery and development of Siberia is a huge and exciting part of Russian history. There were many pioneers. The names of some, such as Yermak, Dezhnev, Khabarov, are known to all. But there were also Ivan Yuryevich Moskvitin, and Vasily Danilovich Poyarkov and many others, to whom subsequent generations owe knowledge of the vast territory of our Motherland, located beyond the Urals. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
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Michael Emerson is known for his roles in Lost and In Sight. Success came to the actor suddenly: he was noticed after participating in several episodes of "Practice". Interesting biographical details of an extraordinary personality, as well as the beginning of Emerson's career, are described in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Vasily Alekseev, holder of 80 world records. For 10 years, Vasily Ivanovich Alekseev sat on the throne as the world's strongest weightlifter. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Everyone had to use a calculator. It has already become an everyday object, not surprising. But what is the history of its development? Who invented the first calculator? How did the medieval device look and function?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
With the transition of all progressive mankind to the SI system, many ancient Slavic measures of weight and length gradually became a thing of the past. Among them, the spool is a measure of weight that was actively used from the beginning of the 18th century until the thirties of the 20th century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
When the First World War began, plans were made in the general staffs for rapid offensives, seizures and encirclement of the enemy army groups, but soon the hostilities acquired a pronounced positional character. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
In the north of Namibia lives an amazing tribe that few people knew about. Its inhabitants, who had no contact with white people, for a long time did not allow journalists to visit them, and after several reports, interest in them increased incredibly. The Himba tribe, whose photos were often printed in various publications, observes ancient customs, worships the souls of the dead and the god Mukuru, breeds cattle and does not shed other people's blood. They lead a peaceful existence in a lifeless desert, in conditions of severe water shortage. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The best tank of its time, for almost forty years the "Object 730" was in service and modified depending on the requirements. This is the most massive tank in Russia, and possibly the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article tells about armored trains, which were formidable weapons of past battles and revived today in the form of railway missile systems. A brief overview of the creation of this type of weapon and its subsequent development is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Ancient people knew and revered the planet Saturn. Mythology. associated with this celestial body originates in the beliefs of various peoples who inhabited our planet in ancient times. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The French Revolution of 1789-1799 was a breakthrough in European history and marked the transition from feudal relations to capitalism. Bright personalities participated in it: Marat, Danton, Robespierre, and the crowning achievement was the appearance of Napoleon Bonaparte at the top of power. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The need for further development of the Russian state arose at the turn of the century, marked by the reign of the great reformer Peter 1, who set the main task of strengthening the internal unity of the country, strengthening its military power and increasing world significance. The search for ways to enter the world political arena led to the inevitability of a southern military campaign, which was called the Azov campaigns of Peter 1. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Territorial expansion of Russia: the process of annexation of new lands is described in detail, decisive battles, interesting facts. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Meliton Kantaria: a brief biography of the Hero of the Soviet Union, a detailed description of the moment the Victory Banner was hoisted. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article describes the political situation preceding and accompanying the appointment of Kliment Smolyatich as Metropolitan. A description of the biography, literary heritage and philosophical thoughts of Kliment Smolyatich is also given with an assessment of their historical significance. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Anna Yaroslavna, daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, went down in history as the only Queen of France born in Kyiv. She lived a rich and extraordinary life, saw we alth, marriage of convenience, unearthly love, felt the pain of loss. In addition to all this, historians note a very significant contribution that she made to the creation of the prestigious image of her native lands. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article describes how passenger and military aviation developed, and how this development influenced the statistics of aircraft accidents. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
High school students should learn how to draw historical portraits. This will help you successfully pass the exam. In addition, the description of the portrait of a historical figure is by no means a boring task. When studying the biography of the ruler, one can understand the reason for certain events that influenced the fate of millions of ordinary people. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Fernand Magellan's round-the-world trip made a real sensation in Europe, it proved the spherical structure of the planet, many lands previously unknown to Europeans were discovered. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The two French empires did not last long. Despite this, they left a huge mark on the history of the XIX century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Probably, each of us dreamed of finding a treasure, getting rich and buying everything our heart desires. But it’s worth considering what a treasure really is? After all, this is not only a huge chest with gold and silver coins, as we imagine it, but also any thing buried in the ground. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The Anglo-Zanzibar War went down in history as the shortest. This article will tell about this military conflict. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The reign of Nicholas 1 fell on a period of crisis of the feudal system, revolutions in Europe and, as a result, the emergence of various trends among the Russian nobility. But the emperor was completely unprepared. The only thing that Nikolai understood was that the restoration of control over society can be ensured through tough measures. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The topic of the article is the history of the invention of glass. The text lists and briefly describes the main stages in the evolution of glass production from ancient times to the present day. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Feudalism is commonly referred to as the social system that existed in Europe in the 5th-17th centuries. Each country has its own characteristics. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article is devoted to the history, everyday life, as well as the spiritual and material culture of the ancient Germanic tribes. The social structure of the ancient Germans, their beliefs and methods of conducting military operations are considered. Attention is paid to the interaction of the Germans with their closest neighbors (Celts and Slavs), as well as the Romans. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article reveals the meaning of the concept of "Old Believers", tells about the history of the Old Believers. Attention is paid to the difference between the terms "schismatics", "Old Believers" and "Old Believers", the culture of the Old Believers is briefly characterized. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
It is known for certain that the colonization of Australia began thanks to the discoveries of James Cook. It was he who declared the new lands the property of the British Crown, gave the names of capes and bays, mapped the coastline of the continent. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Slash-and-burn agriculture is one of the oldest agricultural systems, spread all over the world. The article tells about the technological features of slash-and-burn agriculture among the Slavs, as well as about its advantages and disadvantages. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article reveals the meaning of the word "harpoon". The design features and nuances of the use of the harpoon by different peoples, as well as its differences from another tool for hunting aquatic animals - spears are considered. A few words are also said about the evolution of the whaling harpoon. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Papyrus for writing is one of the most famous inventions of the ancient world. Papyrus played a significant role in the Egyptian economy. To this day, souvenirs made from this material are in demand among tourists. The article tells about how the process of making papyrus takes place. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Hercules is one of the favorite heroes of the ancient Greeks. In the service of a relative, King Eurystheus, he performed 12 feats. The Nemean Lion was the first trophy that the hero brought to his master. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
In pre-Petrine Russia, there were several holidays that can be considered as the Slavic New Year. First of all, these were Kolyada and Maslenitsa, later the church New Year was added to them. All these events were celebrated on a grand scale. The history of the New Year holiday has been rich and complex. The article discusses the most remarkable Slavic New Year's customs. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The very existence of this estate was inextricably linked with the feudal era - the time of the cult of power, as well as hierarchical fidelity. In economic terms, this state of affairs was justified by a special kind of feudal relations. In addition to Western European territories, similar fighting classes also arose in other cultures: samurai in Japan, sipahis in Turkey, Cossacks of the New Age in Russia. At the same time, already the first knights were fundamentally different from their brothers in arms in other civilizations. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
A historical map is an image of a planet or a certain part of it, a territory at different times in human history. The main goal of a historical map is to convey to posterity a recorded and preserved display of historical events in a certain area, that is, to show that historical process, that time and those events in space clearly. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Eugene Beauharnais, whose biography will be discussed in the article, is the stepson of Napoleon Bonaparte, Viceroy of Italy, General, Prince of Leuchtenberg. He was born in Paris on September 3, 1781. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Vassals appeared in Western Europe with the onset of the Middle Ages. They were the basis of the state system for many countries of that time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
With the end of World War II, the US secured the status of the main Western superpower. Simultaneously with economic growth and the development of democratic institutions, the American confrontation with the Soviet Union began. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Land surveying - the establishment of clear boundaries of the territories of the state, city, private territory. In Russia, it began in the middle of the 18th century and continued for more than a hundred years, going through several stages. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Bath in ancient Rome has become very popular. Baths began to grow throughout the city, existed at gymnasiums, in rich houses. A good half of Rome washed in them. The baths were not only a place for bathing, they became the center of the city's social life. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01