History

Marshal Petrov Vasily Ivanovich: biography, family

Vasily Ivanovich Petrov distinguished himself in history by being a Soviet military leader. In 1983 he received the title of Marshal of the Soviet Union, and in 1982 he was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Patriotic war is How many Patriotic wars have been in the history of Russia

Patriotic war is when all the people fight for their country, for its independence and sovereignty. There were two wars in Russia that officially received the status of domestic wars. This is the Patriotic War of 1812 and the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Partisans of Belarus. History of the Great Patriotic War

In 1941, having made a treacherous attack on the USSR, the Nazi troops began to move quickly enough deep into the country. Both the Byelorussian and Ukrainian SSRs were occupied. But the partisans of Belarus especially distinguished themselves during the years of a difficult and bloody war. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Who are buffoons? Buffoons in Russia

Article about the activities and performances of buffoons in Russia. Their attitude to the people, the church, the king and Orthodoxy. Contribution to the creativity of Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Heroes of the Fatherland - our countrymen

Russia celebrates many holidays that are memorable to our spirit and heart. Among them there are those that operate exclusively in Russia, and nowhere else. One of these holidays is the Day of Heroes of the Fatherland. A truly unique and important day in history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Foreign and domestic policy of Svyatoslav Igorevich

Domestic and foreign policy of Svyatoslav Igorevich. On the relations of Kievan Rus with neighboring states. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is the essence of dual power? 1917

The essence of dual power and the Revolution in Russia in the period of 1917-1918. Confrontation between the Provisional Government and the Soviets. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vladimir Monomakh - historical portrait of the Grand Duke of Kyiv

Article about the reign of Vladimir Monomakh in Kyiv, his relationship with foreign states. His internal policy is described and there is a brief analysis of Monomakh's "Instructions". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Proletarians are the strength of the popular movement

The article tells about the proletarians both in Europe and in Russia. The essence of the concept of "proletarians" and their role in the revolutionary events of 1917-1918. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of the Olympic flame. Olympic fire. Olympic torch relay

The history of the Olympic flame originates in Ancient Greece. This tradition reminded people of the feat of Prometheus. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vasily Zaitsev: biography, display in cinema

Vasily Zaitsev: biography of the Soviet sniper before the war, description of military merit, fight with König. A detailed analysis of films with the participation of Zaitsev's character. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Moldavian SSR: history of formation, description, districts and cities. Coat of arms and flag of the Moldavian SSR

In this article, we will consider what the Moldavian SSR is. This republic was located in the extreme southwest of the European segment of the Soviet Union, of which it was a part. The MSSR was created in 1940, on August 2, and disbanded in 1991, on August 27. In the east, north and south it bordered on the Ukrainian SSR, and in the west - on Romania. In 1989, its population was 4,337 thousand people. The city of Chisinau was the capital of the MSSR. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Uzbek Khanate: history, political system, geography

The Uzbek Khanate is a Turkic state on the territory of modern Kazakhstan and southern Russia, formed in the 1420s. after the collapse of the Golden Horde. Also, in some historical documents, the country is called the State of nomadic Uzbeks. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ryumin Mikhail Dmitrievich: biography, achievements and interesting facts

Mikhail Ryumin was an important person in the Ministry of State Security in the last Stalin years. Several high-profile political cases are associated with his name. Ryumin was a typical representative of the totalitarian system. After Khrushchev came to power, he was shot for past crimes. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

What are separate negotiations? Examples in history

The type of reaching agreements without taking into account the interests of the allies is separate negotiations. The difference lies in the fact that several participants create a kind of isolated society in secret from the military allies. One of the members of the association enters into negotiations with the enemy, defending his interests. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Diversified economy in Russia at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries

The article is devoted to a brief description of the mixed economy in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. The paper indicates the features of this economic system. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Combat scythe - weapon of death

The article tells about one very unusual type of medieval edged weapons, the prototype of which is an agricultural scythe. A brief overview of the main events of history is given, in which this battle scythe, converted and becoming a formidable weapon, played a significant role. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Losses in World War II. World War II - history. World War II - USSR losses

Our planet has known many bloody battles and battles. Our whole history consisted of various internecine conflicts. But only the human and material losses in World War II made mankind think about the importance of everyone's life. Only after it did people begin to understand how easy it is to unleash a massacre and how difficult it is to stop it. This war showed all the peoples of the Earth how important peace is for all. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Peace Treaty of Trianon with Hungary: conditions and consequences

In 1920, on June 4, the Treaty of Trianon was signed between Hungary and the states that won the First World War. The agreement came into effect on July 26, 1921. Let us consider in more detail the terms of the Trianon Treaty with Hungary. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Battle of the Marne (1914) and its aftermath. Second Battle of the Marne (1918)

The Marne River witnessed two decisive battles of the First World War. The Battle of the Marne, which took place in 1914, became one of the bloodiest battles in the history of wars. There are countless lives left in the valleys of this river. Here the fate of mankind was decided. The Battle of the Marne 1914 is briefly described in every history textbook. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Michael Imperioli: actor's filmography and facts from his personal life

During his many years of professional activity, Michael Imperioli has established himself as a successful actor, screenwriter and director. He starred in ninety-four films. Mostly these were films in drama, crime and comedy genres. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Weapons of the First World War

As you know, the First World War was one of the largest and bloodiest wars in history. The weapons of the First World War were very diverse. Almost all existing types of weapons were used in combat operations, including new ones. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The fall of the Tunguska meteorite: facts and hypotheses

There are plenty of versions about the nature of the Tunguska meteorite - from a banal fragment of an asteroid to an alien spaceship or the great Tesla's experiment that got out of control. Numerous expeditions and thorough surveys of the epicenter of the explosion still do not allow scientists to unequivocally answer the question of what happened in the summer of 1908. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Kosovo war: years, causes, results

The article tells about the armed conflict between Kosovo separatists and Yugoslav troops, which began in 1998 and lasted ten years. A brief overview of its causes and consequences is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Marshal of the Soviet Union Kliment Voroshilov: biography, family

The history of such a totalitarian superpower as the Soviet Union contains many heroic and gloomy pages. This could not but leave an imprint on the biographies of those who performed it. Kliment Voroshilov is among such personalities. He lived a long life, which was not devoid of heroism, but at the same time he had a lot of human lives on his conscience, since it was his signature that stands under many execution lists. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Medals "For the Defense of Moscow" (photo)

For Hitler, the capture of Moscow was of great importance, which was equated to a complete victory over the Soviet Union. And as a result, this was the beginning of the collapse of the Wehrmacht. All those who defended the capital of our Motherland, both military and civilian, showed selflessness, heroism and courageous fortitude. Medals "For the Defense of Moscow" were received by those whose valor and courage became an obstacle to the Nazis on the way to conquering the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Molotov cocktail - the weapon of the brave

The Molotov cocktail was a source of danger for whoever tried to use it. In other words, you had to try not to set yourself on fire. It was also a difficult task to deliver it to the target, namely to the engine compartment of the tank. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The heroic defense of Odessa (1941)

Do not erase from people's memory the truth about the disasters that fascism brought to mankind, about the feat of the heroes who saved the world from the "brown plague". For example, the defense of Odessa (1941) will never be forgotten. She entered the textbooks of military history as one of the most successful examples of operations of this kind. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Military trick: concepts, historical facts, experience of different countries

War accompanies humanity throughout history, in many ways forcing intensive development. Of course, there were almost always talented commanders who skillfully used cunning to win, spending a minimum of strength and without losing people. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Tank corps: composition, numbers, history of formation, interesting facts

The designation "tank corps", or TK, first appeared since 1942, during the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. Before this terrible event, it was just a brigade that did not exist as a separate unit. The tank corps is essentially the same mechanized corps, but still it was defined as a new type. These units rarely went into battle first. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Malinovsky Roman Vatslavovich, member of the Central Committee of the RSDLP, Bolshevik, known for his provocateur: biography

Roman Malinovsky is a revolutionary whose name is closely associated with the activities of the Bolshevik Party in 1905-1914. The career growth of this functionary was rapid and not always explainable. Later it turned out that he was given all kinds of support from the tsarist security department, in the service of which he was tacitly employed. The exposed traitor was convicted by the Supreme Tribunal under the Central Committee of the RSDLP and shot in 1918. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Izyaslav Mstislavich, Grand Duke of Kyiv: years of life and reign

Izyaslav Mstislavich is one of the brightest figures in Russian history of the 12th century. This prince changed many destinies, and his whole life was spent in continuous wars for primacy among the Rurikovichs. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Myths of the ancient Slavs

Slavic mythology is a unique set of knowledge, traditions and legends relating to all major issues of the world order. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Leningrad case

The entire period of Stalin's rule was filled with repressions and unfounded accusations. The people lived in fear of arrest. The Leningrad case was no exception. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Prikaznaya system: essence, history of origin, formation and flourishing

How did the Russian public administration system develop? What was replaced by ministries and departments? When a centralized state is formed, its development and functioning require government bodies responsible for managing various areas. It was such a system that was formed in Russia in the 16th century, called "order". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Gavriil Ivanovich Golovkin (1660–1734) - an associate of Peter the Great: a brief biography

Gavriil Ivanovich Golovkin is a well-known associate of the first Russian emperor Peter I. He had the title of count, since 1709 he served as chancellor of the Russian Empire (under him the position was established), from 1731 to 1734 he was the first cabinet minister. He remained in history as a skillful and dexterous courtier, who became the founder of the Golovkin family. In 1720, when the colleges were established, he became president of the College of Foreign Affairs. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Reforms of Peter the Great and their role in the development of the state

In a relatively short period of time, Peter I managed to bring the Russian state out of the shadows - thanks to his reforms, Russia became one of the leading powers in the arena of world life. This happened after the introduction of changes that concerned almost all aspects of life (economic reforms were especially influential). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The length of the Moscow Ring Road and some historical facts

MKAD is one of the largest and most famous highways in the world. It has a long history of renovations and improvements to this project. The Moscow Ring Road is located on the territory of Moscow and its environs. Even at the present time, its interchanges are being improved for the convenience of motorists, which will minimize traffic jams and increase throughput. What is the length of the Moscow Ring Road?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Feudal lord - who is this? The meaning of the word "feudal"

The Middle Ages is a special era that has historically unique characteristics - heretics and the Inquisition, indulgence and alchemy, the Crusades and feudalism. Who is a feudal lord? This definition and the concept of feudalism are discussed in more detail below. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

China's Terracotta Army. Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang

Qin Shi Huang, who was the ruler of the Qin kingdom, was the first in the world to form a centralized power structure. To strengthen the integrity of the state, he undertook various major transformations. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01