History 2024, November

A little more than a hundred years ago, Nicholas II authorized the creation of a squadron of Ilya Muromets aircraft. It was then that long-range aviation was born in our country. You will read about the main milestones of its history in this article

Ulyanov Ilya Nikolaevich - the great Russian statesman in the field of education of the 19th century. He made a significant contribution to the development of public education in the country. He initiated a number of important initiatives in the field of education. Thanks to him, innovative forms of education were introduced in educational institutions, and teachers themselves began to take qualification courses

The subject of this article is the biography of the Ukrainian hetman Yuri Khmelnitsky. We will consider various aspects of his life

The word "pacifism" is of Latin origin and literally means "I make peace". Speaking about this phenomenon, first of all, they mean opposition to any cruelty, immorality, physical violence and condemnation of military actions in order to achieve power. Such a view does not justify war under any pretext. Its main idea is that an agreement on any issues can be reached peacefully - through negotiations. The 20s of the 20th century were called the era of pacifism

“The Second World War”, part I (volumes 1, 2) the author himself considered in the preface as a continuation of the conversation about the First World War. About the problems, the negative consequences that have fallen on the fate of entire nations. The two world wars, which swept not only across Europe, but also affected many corners of the planet, were a natural reaction of peoples who did not find a solid basis in order to agree on peaceful coexistence

Freemasonry is a secret movement whose members live all over the world. This society of people exists by its own rules and laws. They are not trying to adapt to the world order, they create it. Changing the world and social relations, this secret organization controls all financial flows and the most important political decisions

A separate peace is an agreement between two states at war, which they conclude secretly and without the participation or against the wishes of their allies or members of the coalition of which they are representatives

Felix Yusupov is a very controversial personality in the history of the 20th century. There are legends about his vicious connections, about his involvement in the murder of Grigory Rasputin. A native of the richest family of Imperial Russia, he becomes an ordinary resident of Paris. How did two opposites fit in this person?

What do we know about the history of the ancient Sumerians? About their religion in particular? Probably not much. So let's find out some details from the life of one of the main Sumerian Goddesses - Inanna. Who is it? What are its areas of "power"? What can be said about the character traits of this Goddess? More details in our article

Information about Pushkin's service in the Collegium of Foreign Affairs of Russia is still classified. Was the writer a secretary or did he work as a scout?

In ancient Greek mythology, the myths of the Trojan cycle occupy a special place. The modern world knows about these stories mainly thanks to Homer's epic "Iliad". However, even before him, in the folklore of this ancient culture, there were stories telling about the Trojan War. As befits a myth, this story received a large number of characters associated with religion and gods

If we say what the Battle of Poltava is, in short, it can be expressed in one word - it is a triumph that raised the opinion of Russia highly in Western countries. The country has come a long way from Russia to Russia and completed it on the field near Poltava. And therefore we must remember in what year the Battle of Poltava took place - one of the four greatest in the history of our Motherland

The article is devoted to a short description of Borovitsky Hill in Moscow, as well as the history of its development and settlement

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics - the USSR - this abbreviation is known not only in Russia and the CIS countries, but throughout the world. What is this state? Why isn't he there now? What was the political system, the culture of this country? These and many other questions are answered in the article

Under the state-monopoly capitalism is understood as a set of measures taken by the state, which are aimed at accelerating economic development in certain periods. Its essence is determined by the class state of the state, the historical situation, as well as the specifics of the economy. It is different in such periods as: pre-monopoly, the establishment of the dictatorship of the proletariat, the conquest of political independence by developing countries

Igor Guzun is a famous Russian actor who started his career back in Soviet times. He has been loved by viewers for twenty-eight years. Before joining the cinema, Igor Georgievich managed to get a pedagogical education and work as a drawing teacher

Vasily Margelov is a real hero, whose contribution to the development of the army of today's Russia is difficult to overestimate. His ability to think strategically and iron will helped him create something without which today's army is simply unthinkable, the Airborne Forces

Dmitry Milyutin was a famous Russian minister of war in the late 19th century. He went down in history because of the military reforms, thanks to which Russia was ahead of many of the world's leading powers in its development. In the article we will consider his biography

Patrick Wilson is a famous theater and film actor. This smiling and quite popular person often flashes on the screens of cinemas and televisions. Although he never became a star of the first magnitude, his filmography includes more than 10 successful projects awarded with various film awards

Any ethnic community develops over many centuries, gradually acquiring the features of a nation. National identity, language, culture and traditions make each nation unique. In this article we will consider the history of the Tatars, the origin and development of this nation

This camp became one of the most important in the Nazi system of mass extermination. The material presents interesting facts about his fate and activities

Nazi Human Experiments - A series of medical experiments conducted on a large number of prisoners in Nazi Germany in concentration camps during World War II. Prisoners were coerced into participating in these experiments, and as a rule, the latter resulted in death, disfigurement, or incapacitation

In the late 80s of the 20th century, the ancient settlement of Arkaim was discovered in the south of the Chelyabinsk region. They wanted to flood this place and make a reservoir, but scientists managed to defend the excavation site. Now there is a museum-reserve, research is being carried out in it and all the new secrets that Arkaim keeps are being discovered. The ancient city is one of many settlements. It is believed that their age is more than four thousand years. This makes this archaeological complex the most ancient place for the existence of civilization

The ruler of the state of Akkad, the ruler of the Sumerians, the ancestor of the dynasty of Akkadian kings. For a long time it was believed that this ancient ruler was legendary, but irrefutable evidence has emerged that Sargon actually lived. These proofs are the inscriptions of the ruler himself that have survived to this day. The biography of Sargon of Akkad will be presented to your attention in the article

What does the word "exhibit" mean? Most people know that this term is associated with a museum or exhibition. This is an item for review. However, this interpretation is not entirely accurate. The concept we are considering actually comes from the Latin exponatus - “exposed”. But this is just one of the signs. Let's talk more about what an exhibit is

This young Hollywood actress is gaining more and more popularity with each new role. When asked by journalists why all her characters get into extreme situations, Chloe Moretz explains that she chooses her heroines herself. A girl who has become a real star with amazing external data is often invited to the podium. The thin actress is happy to show off her teenage clothes, and the photo of Chloe Moretz often appears on the covers of youth magazines

Apple is an amazing company whose story is very interesting and worthy of being taken as the basis for some action movie. So, in principle, they do at the present time. Let's take a closer look at how Apple got such a global reputation

Compass can be safely included in the list of the greatest discoveries of mankind. Thanks to him, cartography was later created, which allowed a person to learn about new habitats. It is to the compass that we owe the discovery of America

The fall of the Novogeorgievskaya fortress was one of the most serious failures of the Russian army in the entire history of the Russian Empire. On August 20, 1915, the first-class fortress, equipped with the best artillery, ammunition, fodder, fell under the onslaught of a group of opponents half as much as its own garrison. The unprecedented defeat and surrender of the fortress still causes ardent indignation in the hearts of everyone who is familiar with its history

On January 10, 1951, an important event happened in Leningrad that determined the fate of the Soviet Navy. On this day, at the shipyard, now bearing the proud name "Admir alty Shipyards", the first lead diesel-electric submarine of a new model, called "Project 611", was laid down

Marshal's baton - a symbol of distinction awarded for special achievements and valor. During the existence of the award, it has undergone almost no external changes. The criteria by which the award was awarded have not changed either - the baton was awarded to the military, commanders, who brought victory to the country with their talents

The Tula submarine (project 667BDRM) is a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, called Delta-IV in NATO terminology. It belongs to the Dolphin project and is a representative of the second generation of submarines. Despite the fact that the production of boats began back in 1975, they are in service and are ready to compete with more modern submarines to this day

Stolbovsky peace with Sweden in 1617 was the final chord of the Russian-Swedish war, which lasted more than five years. The negotiations themselves went on for several months - neither Russia nor Sweden wanted to compromise on their demands

Glorious biography of General Melnikov in Ulyanovsk is known to many. The memory of him is still alive, and the exploits are not forgotten. And not casually. The general went through the entire war, participated in the capture of Berlin, and after the war he successfully headed military tank schools, first in Ulyanovsk, and then in Saratov. He was a wonderful military man and leader, even in the photo of General Melnikov it is difficult to imagine without a military uniform

"And apple trees will bloom on Mars", - the youth of the Soviet Union dreamed and believed in the future. But before you take on the conquest of other planets, you should put your own in order. The drought and famine of the forties pushed the government of the USSR to the idea that the nature of the country needs to be controlled and transformed

There are many memorable places on earth. Some of them are filled with positive energy, others are reminiscent of the terrible and cruel events of the past. The River Somme is the site of one of the bloodiest battles in the wars fought by mankind. The battle caused more than a million deaths and injuries

Today, there are many versions and misconceptions among some people about who was sold Alaska. Before dealing with this issue, it is necessary to clarify what this land was and where it was located

Valery Khodemchuk, who fulfilled his civic duty to the end, is the only employee of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant who died directly in the 4th power unit, where he found a grave under one hundred and thirty tons of concrete blockages. Who was this man and how was his fate? And which of his friends became victims of a terrible accident on the tragic day of April 26?

One of the most important stages of the military operation carried out in Belarus in 1944 was the liberation of Minsk from Nazi invaders. Its goal was not only the encirclement, but also the complete destruction of the largest Wehrmacht grouping located in the area

Pope John XXIII was named the "Pope of the World", the most legendary figure of the 20th century, the initiator of the Second Vatican Council. The pontiff was the first to take steps towards the unity of all Christians, calling to follow the ideals of peace and mutual assistance, and not dead traditions and canons