The driving forces of historical development are the most significant object of study, since the level of human development and its future prospects depended on them at all times
History 2024, November
May 1896 was marked by the most important event - the coronation of Emperor Nicholas 2. It was the last such event: the tsar was the last not only in the Romanov dynasty, but also in the history of the Russian Empire. Ironically, it was this coronation that became the most majestic and luxurious
The ancient and medieval history of mankind keeps many mysteries. Even with the current level of technology, there are still gaps in the study of most issues. Who were the Khazars?
The history of Russian statehood begins from the time when, ten centuries before the beginning of a new era, numerous Slavic tribes began to settle in the northern and central parts of the East European Plain. They were engaged in hunting, fishing and agriculture. Those who lived in the steppe were engaged in animal husbandry
The history of the ancient world is interesting and beautiful. It attracts many of our contemporaries. Even after many years, people are interested in the way of life of their ancestors. And, of course, the most famous monuments of the ancient world, the Seven Wonders of the World, arouse curiosity
The Admir alty building appeared in St. Petersburg one of the first. It included a shipyard and administrative buildings that belonged to the navy
As you know, the great writer, the ruler of the thoughts of his time - Leo Tolstoy, had a large family. One of the younger sons of the writer (the tenth child in a row) is Count Tolstoy Mikhail. It is to his fate that this article is dedicated
Georgy Zhukov is a great commander. His name is inextricably linked with the most significant victories in the history of the Great Patriotic War
Among the generals of the 18th century there were many outstanding personalities who left their bright mark on history. Among them are many domestic military leaders. A significant part of its history, our country fought. The century that began with the reforms of Peter I, continued with the era of palace coups, and ended with the stable reign of Catherine II, was no exception
Prince Vladimir of Kyiv played a big role in the history of Russia. The biography and deeds of this ruler will be discussed in this article. Vladimir Svyatoslavich, named Vasily in baptism, is the Grand Prince of Kyiv, the son of Olga's housekeeper, the slave of Malusha, and Svyatoslav Igorevich, the great-grandson of Rurik, the first Russian prince
The history of Lithuania as an independent state began in the 13th century. At various times, this country was a major European power and part of neighboring powers
The Principality of Pereyaslav was one of the southern specific principalities of fragmented Russia. The pinnacle of its political significance fell on the XI-XII centuries
The Union of Gorodel is an agreement that regulated relations between the countries of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (ON). It was concluded by the Lithuanian prince Vitovt and the Polish king Jagiello on October 2, 1413 in the city of Horodlo, which was located on the Bug River (today the territory of Poland). In order to determine the true causes of the Union of Horodel, it is necessary to look at the beginning of relations between these states and their further development
Ancient Egypt is probably the most famous civilization of the ancient world. The people who lived on the banks of the Nile a thousand years BC had their own distinctive pantheon of gods and a rich culture
In the first twenty years of communist power, the abbreviation familiar to adult fellow citizens had a different, albeit similar in meaning decoding. The RSFSR first of all became "socialist", and only then "Soviet" and federal"
The Bolsheviks, during the seizure of power, took into account the national component and used local features in working with national democratic organizations. After the establishment of Soviet power in Kazan in November 1917, the leadership of the young country thought about creating the Tatar Republic
The Tang Dynasty of China was founded by Li Yuan. It lasted from June 18, 618 to June 4, 907. The reign of the Tang Dynasty is considered the era of the highest power of the state. During this period, it was significantly ahead of other contemporary countries in its development
The article is devoted to the review of Henry Hudson's travels and his geographical discoveries. The work describes his travels
The Dutch Empire was formed at the beginning of the 17th century. Its appearance became possible as a result of numerous trade, research, and colonial expeditions. Once it included various territories located around the world
The article talks about such an extremely negative phenomenon as the falsification of history, examples of which have been known since ancient times. The most striking facts of its manifestation in different historical periods are given
Queen of Russia Natalya Kirillovna Naryshkina was the Russian ruler and the second wife of Alexei Mikhailovich, the Almighty of Russia. In this marriage, their son, Tsar Peter I, was born
The first manufactories in Russia differed from European ones. The existence of serf relations left its mark on their origin and development. They were based on the slave, forced labor of serfs who did not receive adequate pay for their work. In this regard, they could not develop at a rapid pace, like similar enterprises in the West
Ivan Fyodorovich Kruzenshtern, already a fourth-class Knight of the Order of St. George, became very interested in the fur trade between Russia and China, the route of which passed by land from Okhotsk to Kyakhta. While in Canton, he had the opportunity to see the benefits that Russia could receive from the direct sale of its fur products to China by sea
A brief about the Yellow Turban uprising in China. The weakness of the Han Dynasty and the cruel exploitation of the people as the main reasons for the performances. The struggle of political factions. The main revolutionary events and their bloody consequences. Historical results
Kievan Rus is an exceptional phenomenon of European medieval history. Occupying a geographically intermediate position between the civilizations of the East and West, it became a zone of the most important historical and cultural contacts and was formed not only on a self-sufficient internal basis, but also with the significant influence of neighboring peoples
More than half a million people, most of them Arabs, died in this eight-year battle for independence. Despite their success in fighting the rebels, the French were forced to leave this colony. Doomed to failure was the aim of the French to maintain their dominance in Algeria without resorting to radical changes in its political system. The consequences of the French war in Algeria are still felt today
At the zenith of his military and political power, Napoleon Bonaparte uttered the famous phrase that each of his soldiers carries a marshal's baton in his knapsack. The marshals of the USSR did not have any baton, but this did not make their title less significant and attractive
The history of the human community is full of various phenomena of relationships. One of them was once the relationship between the feudal lord and subordinates. Suzerainty is a form of subordination in which the feudal lord, who owned land and other types of property, subjugated other people. These people were called his vassals. Consider this form of relationship in more detail
As we know from history, most of those who sent the nobles and members of the royal family in France to the guillotine during the Great Terror in the 18th century, were subsequently executed themselves. There was even a catchphrase voiced by the Minister of Justice Danton, which he said before he was beheaded: "The revolution devours its children"
Vassian Patrikeyev is a well-known domestic political and spiritual figure, a familiar publicist of the 16th century. He is considered a student and follower of the Monk Nil of Sorsk, a co-author and collaborator of Maxim the Greek. He is attributed to the representative of the flow of non-possessors, which he even headed for some time. He had the nickname Oblique, which can be found regularly in the works and memoirs of him
English orator, statesman and political thinker Burke Edmund was born on January 12, 1729 in Dublin. His father was a barrister and Protestant, and his mother was a Catholic. Edmund decided to connect his life with jurisprudence. In 1750 he moved to London and entered the school of barristers (lawyers)
The fight against cosmopolitanism was sanctioned by the government. It was an ideological campaign directed against citizens who, according to the country's leadership, were a danger to the state
The well-known Cossack general Andrei Shkuro was a hero of the First World War, and during the civil war he became one of the leaders of the White movement. After the victory of the Bolsheviks, he lived in exile for twenty years. When Hitler declared war on the USSR, Shkuro supported the Germans, hoping for the expulsion of the Bolsheviks from Russia. In May 1945, he fell into the hands of the NKVD, was put on trial and shot in Moscow
Alexander Egorov was born on October 25, 1883 in the small town of Buzuluk. He was the youngest, fourth child in an ordinary family. Nothing foreshadowed that the boy would make an amazing career and become a marshal of the Red Army in a completely different country
Practically none of their military commanders-in-chief were ready for the start of the war. Therefore, at the time when the fascist troops began their offensive on Soviet lands, they took our military forces by surprise. Because of this fatal mistake, a large number of people were killed, a lot of equipment was destroyed. But the country's government was looking for the guilty among its subordinates, one of whom was Colonel General Pavlov
This type of troops appeared after the invention of small arms. The new warriors were called rangers. Agile, quick-witted, mobile, they felt great on any terrain, they could appear unexpectedly and just as suddenly disappear behind hills or trees
The article tells about the activities of the notorious power structure of the Stalin period, called the NKVD. A decoding of this abbreviation and a brief overview of the activities of the organization are given
The concept of a nation is very often used in modern political rhetoric. Public statesmen are trying to connect their own image and their aspirations with it. But what is she really like?
"Faster, Higher, Stronger!" The history of the Olympic Games, the motto and symbols in this article. And also - some interesting facts about the exciting sporting event
The Olympic Games and their history are well known. But in ancient Greece, they were far from the only sports competitions. There were also Pythian, Delphic, Nemean, Lycaean, as well as Isthmian games, now almost completely forgotten