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Prince Alexander Yaroslavovich Nevsky is a Russian commander, canonized by the Orthodox Church. He was consecrated to the soldiers in 1225 in the Spassko-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Peresyalavl-Zalessky. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Churchill's sayings can be published as a separate book - the circulation will be sold in a matter of minutes. His love of life, sober attitude to reality can only be envied. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

With the removal of the tsar and the formation of a government, the communist government faced many problems: a growing army demanding food, a decrease in jobs, an impending famine. In order to establish themselves in their positions and prevent economic chaos, as well as public resentment, the authorities decide on reforms that should strengthen their policies. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Who is he - Valentin Lebedev? His contribution to astronautics, scientific research and biographical details. "Diary of an astronaut" - unique notes during the flight. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of Easter eggs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries is strongly associated with the name of Carl Faberge, who executed orders from the imperial house. Many of his works can be seen in the collections of the Hermitage and other world-class museums. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vito Genovese is one of the most famous representatives of the Italian mafia in the USA. He led his own clan that controlled most of the crime in New York. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Despite the fact that he was once named one of the 20 most influential people, the titans of the XX century, Charles Lucky Luciano (Charles Lucky Luciano, 1897-1962) was a gangster. World leaders listened to his advice, but this does not negate the fact that he was a major authority in the underworld. After all, he died in Italy as a deported criminal. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Birch bark letters are private messages and documents of the 10th-16th centuries, the text of which was applied to birch bark. The first such documents were found by Russian historians in Novgorod in 1951 during an archeological expedition led by the historian A.V. Artsikhovsky. Since then, in honor of this find, every year a holiday is celebrated in Novgorod - the Day of birch bark writing. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Animals tamed by man have always been at his service. And not only in times of peace. How animals helped people during the war is known from the history of different peoples of the planet. And it's not just about the present. The first mention of the participation of animals in the fighting of various armies dates back to ancient times. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mythology is a part of the world culture, every nation, to one degree or another, has made efforts to write at least a line of its own history into one of the myths. Therefore, in abundance in them we meet the names of mythological heroes, kings, gods and various creatures. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Valery Volkov is one of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. At a young age, he took part in the fight against the fascist invaders and gained eternal fame. Valery's valor is still being set as an example to the younger generation. The memory of the pioneer is immortalized in street names. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What are centralized forms of business? The process of transition to them includes the application of mechanisms of control and influence between organizations, as well as their development. For the USA and the countries of Western Europe, this stage is considered passed. As for the Russian Federation, here it is still far from completion. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Tsar Ivan the Terrible was known not only for his great reforms, which allowed Russia to take its rightful place among the strongest powers of the time, but also for eccentricities that terrified others no less than mass executions because of their unpredictability. One of these actions of the king was the reign of Simeon Bekbulatovich. His date of birth is unknown. At the same time, there is a lot of documentary, often contradictory, evidence of his so-called reign. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The counteroffensive near Stalingrad began in November 1942 and ended in January 1943 with the encirclement of the 6th Wehrmacht Army. The Red Army not only saved the city, but also turned the tide of the entire war. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Statements of public people, if they are relevant, become famous and interesting aphorisms. These aphorisms can "survive" their creator, being passed down from generation to generation. So the famous statements of Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, became catchphrases. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Syrian conflict: the reasons for the start of the civil war are described in detail. Information about all serious forces in the region is covered. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A humanitarian catastrophe is a phenomenon that in the modern world most often accompanies a civil war. Its main feature is the emergence of a threat to the life of a significant part of the population of the region covered by it. Most often, the situation looks as if conflicts occur on interethnic or interfaith grounds, but with a careful study of the circumstances, as a rule, it turns out that the main reason is a clash of economic interests. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Military, like representatives of all other professions, have their own distinctive form and attributes in it. These are all kinds of jackets, and T-shirts, and shorts, and gloves, and hats. One of these elements is the blue beret, which is mainly worn by employees of the airborne troops of Russia and some other states. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Unlike many of his colleagues, Valerian Kuibyshev did not like to orate and never went to the people, and therefore he was never popular among the masses. V. V. Kuibyshev was a pure business executive who spent all his strength not on becoming the favorite of the party and the people, but on accelerating industrial growth in the country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The North-South American Civil War was the bloodiest in US history, yet it set the stage for the US to become one of the most powerful powers in the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The luckiest person in the world is Croatian music teacher Frain Selak. During his life, he repeatedly found himself in terrible situations, but he always managed to get away with it. The series of his troubles began in 1962. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today, researchers of Ancient Egypt believe that Osiris gave rise to dozens of religions. Its history is intertwined with Greek, Roman and Christian interpretations of the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Currently, few people know the difference between a village and a village. But there are still differences, and some of them are very significant. We will talk about the most different nuances between these two settlements in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Pavel Ivanovich Belyaev - cosmonaut, Hero of the USSR. He was awarded honorary awards and commemorative signs: the Orders of the Red Star, Lenin, the medal to them. Tsiolkovsky, foreign medals and orders. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The significance of the personality of Boris Nikolaevich Yeltsin in Russian history is very great. You can treat it differently, but you can't ignore it. President Yeltsin is evaluated differently. Someone says that he brought Russia out of a severe crisis and prevented the country from falling completely in the world rankings. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Terrorism is the greatest evil that has already claimed thousands of human lives. Our country had to deal with this phenomenon in its most terrible and massive manifestations in the 90s of the last century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of France in the Middle Ages is of great interest, helping to understand how this state developed. The beginning of this period dates back to 476. Its end is considered the establishment of an absolute monarchy in the country, which took place in 1643. In this article we will talk about the main events that happened during this millennium, the rulers, the standard of living and the development of culture. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Battle of Poitiers was a real shame for the French. The king fought to the last, his detachment suffered the most from the English archers. When the whole army fled, John II surrendered. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article will consider the Berlin Wall. The history of the creation and destruction of this complex illustrates the confrontation between the superpowers and is the embodiment of the "cold war". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Novgorod Rus for several centuries was an original part of the Russian lands. It had a unique culture and social structure. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Lake Poopo is a miracle of our planet. It is located high in the mountains of South America, on the territory of modern Bolivia. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is s alty, and the flora and fauna of this reservoir are filled with amazing inhabitants. How did such an amazing lake form high in the Andes? What does it look like now?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

An interesting and most complete story of the origin of the revolutionary tribunals as an instrument of political repression and retention of power. Methods of conducting legal proceedings and the results of the existence of the revolutionary tribunal. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The "mandate" of Empress Catherine II is an important source on the history of Russian political thought in the 18th century. The history and sources of its writing, as well as the personality of its author, are described in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the battle of Athos, the Russian fleet once again demonstrated outstanding training, courage and the ability to apply non-standard tactical solutions, which made it possible to defeat the significantly superior enemy forces. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Outstanding commanders of Russia at all times glorified their country in combat. Experience and courage brought them heroic victories in battles against the strongest enemies. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Pyotr Arkadievich Stolypin was appointed to the highest leadership position in the Saratov province at the insistence of the Minister of Internal Affairs V. K. Pleve. Parting words to his henchman, Vyacheslav Konstantinovich expressed the hope that exemplary order would be restored in the difficult province. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article contains a story about one of the oldest awards of the Soviet state - the medal "For Courage". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Hemingway's biography not only reveals the behind-the-scenes world of the creation of his novels, but also complements their philosophy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

East Pakistan is a province of Pakistan that existed from 1947 to 1971. It was created during the partition of Bengal. After gaining independence, it became the independent state of Bangladesh. It remains in this status to this day. In this article we will talk about the history of this territory, the main events that led to its independence. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russian mathematician Grigory Perelman solved the Poincaré theorem. Until now, it has been one of the greatest mysteries of mathematics. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01