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People have long dreamed of rising into the sky and soaring in it like birds. The daredevils made wings to fly, built huge kites. They went up in hot air balloons and flew gliders. But the man's dream of controlled flight could only be realized at the beginning of the 20th century by the Wright brothers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Kamikaze is a term that became widely known during the Second World War. This word denoted Japanese suicide pilots who attacked enemy aircraft and ships and destroyed them by ramming. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

F. F. Ushakov is an admiral, one of those whose name is associated with the formation of the Russian fleet. He played the same role in the development of the country's naval forces that Suvorov played for the ground forces. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Great campaigns refer to well-known historical events that accompanied the military actions of the rulers of different countries and aimed at conquering lands in Europe, Asia and other regions. In all eras, mankind has been engaged in the redistribution and capture of new territories: neighboring villages, cities and countries. And even in the 21st century, this topic is popular, but now among readers who are fond of fantasy style. An example would be the book written by R. A. Mikhailov, "The Great Campaign" (2017). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vadim the Brave lived in the 9th century, he is also known as Vadim Khorobry or Vadim Novgorodsky. This prince became famous for having raised an uprising against Rurik, leading the Novgorodians in 864. We will tell about these events, about the role of Vadim and Rurik in them in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the founder of the Siberian Khanate - a direct descendant of Genghis Khan Khan Kuchum - and his attempts to withdraw the state he created from the protectorate of Russian tsars. A brief outline of his life and work is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The conquest of Siberia is one of the most important processes in the formation of Russian statehood. The development of the eastern lands took more than 400 years. Throughout this period, there were many battles, foreign expansions, conspiracies, intrigues. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the development of Siberia - a huge territory located behind the Ural Mountains and stretching all the way to the Pacific Ocean. A brief description of the main points of this historical process is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article highlights the main points of the prehistory of Operation Overlord, as well as its direct content. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Humanity is many thousands of years old. All this time, our ancestors accumulated practical knowledge and experience, created household items and masterpieces of art. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Georgy Gapon is a priest, politician, organizer of the procession, which ended with the mass executions of workers, which went down in history under the name "Bloody Sunday". It is impossible to say unequivocally who this person really was - a provocateur, a double agent or a sincere revolutionary. There are many contradictory facts in the biography of the priest Gapon. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Otto Bismarck is one of the most famous politicians of the 19th century. He had a significant impact on political life in Europe, developed a security system. He played a key role in the unification of the German peoples into a single national state. He was awarded many prizes and titles. Subsequently, historians and politicians will evaluate the Second Reich in different ways, which was created by Otto von Bismarck. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Hohenzollerns (Hohenzollerns) (German: Hohenzollern) - German dynasty of Swabian origin, the dynasty of Electors of Brandenburg, then the kings of Prussia. In the period from 1871 to 1918, the Prussian kings from the Hohenzollern dynasty were at the same time the Kaisers of Germany. The Catholic branch of the Hohenzollerns, the Hohenzollerns-Sigmaringens, ruled 1866-1947 in Romania. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

De-Stalinization is the process of eliminating the ideological and political system that was created during the reign of IV Stalin, including the personality cult of the great leader. This term has been used in Western literature since the 1960s. In today's article, we will look at the process of de-Stalinization (as it was conceived and carried out by Khrushchev), as well as its consequences. And in conclusion, we will discuss a new round of this policy in Ukraine and Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

During the period of feudal fragmentation of the XII-XV centuries in Russia there were state formations - ancient Russian principalities. In the 10th century, a practice arose that became the norm in the next century - the distribution of land by the great Russian princes to their sons and relatives, which by the 12th century led to the actual collapse of the Old Russian state. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article is devoted to the description of Robespierre's path to power, as well as the history of his political collapse, which ended with the guillotine. When did Robespierre's execution take place? The date will also become known to you in the process of reading the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The famous Peace of Augsburg was signed after the spread of the new Christian doctrine began in Europe. The system, established in 1555, lasted 60 years, until the start of the Thirty Years' War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What duties did a peasant have to observe in order for his feudal lord to provide land for living and sowing the field, and also to protect against attacks by enemies. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Aleksey Fedorov is one of the most famous partisans of the Great Patriotic War. His exploits are still remembered by the descendants of the winners. Thanks to personal courage, heroism and ingenuity, he immortalized himself, forever writing his name in history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The government of each country, in order to preserve its integrity and control relative security, sooner or later faces the need to create its own intelligence and counterintelligence. And although films and television present these organizations to us in a romanticized form, in fact their work is not so noticeable and more prosaic. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Any war is a serious matter, however, military operations are not complete without entertaining, curious and interesting cases. Every person tends to make mistakes, be original and even perform feats. And almost all entertaining and curious cases occur due to human stupidity or resourcefulness. Here are some interesting facts about WWII. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the Western Administrative District of Moscow, among an island of protected coniferous forest, there is a strictly guarded object. In the past, it was the so-called near Stalin's dacha - a place where the father of peoples not only rested from the noisy and restless Moscow, but also worked, meeting with party comrades and making decisions on which the fate of the world sometimes depended. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article offers a look at the social and political causes of modern ghettos, as well as the most striking examples of their existence in human history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The establishment of the gentry corps was necessary for teaching not only military, but also general education disciplines. The institution trained both soldiers and civilian officials. In this way, the first Russian gentry corps differed significantly from European. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is katsap and moskal? Are there any differences between them? Why are these nicknames called almost all the inhabitants of Russia? In this article you will find answers to your questions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Schutzstaffel, or guard detachment - so in Nazi Germany in 1923-1945. SS soldiers, paramilitaries of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) were called. The main task of the combat unit at the initial stage of formation is the personal protection of the leader, Adolf Hitler. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vladimir Vsevolodovich Monomakh, one of the great rulers of Ancient Russia, left behind a worthy state and a good memory for centuries. The years of the reign of Vladimir Monomakh were a great and last rise of the state before its disintegration into separate county principalities. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

For many, the most famous personalities in space exploration are Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong. The representative of the Soviet Union first flew into space and returned alive, and the United States - landed on the moon. However, Armstrong is not the first American astronaut. They are considered a completely different person. His biography, career and mission will be discussed in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Alexander Pushkin is the man who went down in history as the greatest Russian poet. However, contemporaries of the genius had a chance to see him in other roles. He became famous as a gambler, reveler, duelist and, of course, the conqueror of women's hearts. A nondescript appearance did not prevent the creator from seducing the fair sex. What were Pushkin's women who left a mark on his life and work?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Do you know where the Snow Maiden was born? Yes, yes, the history of Kostroma includes such a curious fact. And this glorious city, along with Vladimir and Yaroslavl, is one of the amazing three largest cities of the famous Golden Ring. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Don Cossack Army was the largest part of this stratum of society in pre-revolutionary Russia. It occupied a vast territory on the banks of the Don and its tributaries. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

History knows several civil wars in Rome. The situation was especially tense during the period of the late Republic. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Only truly unique scientists who left behind the most significant research in their field can deserve a long memory. And one of these scientists was Herodotus, who lived in Ancient Greece in the 5th century BC. e., who is rightly called the father of history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Hero of the Soviet Union Alexander Ilyich Lizyukov was born in the first year of the twentieth century and lived only 42 years. He died in battle with the rank of major general and entered the history of the Great Patriotic War forever as a brave hero who was not afraid to give his life for his homeland. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the unique culture of the people who inhabited vast territories stretching between the Dnieper and the Danube in the period of VI-III millennium BC. In the scientific world, it received the name "Trypilska" in the place where during the excavations the largest number of artifacts related to it were found. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Boris Golitsyn was always faithful to Tsar Peter the Great and maintained close relations with him until the end of his life, although he was forced to retire from public affairs. The life of the offspring of the most ancient family for that time was to some extent typical: the steward of the sovereign, the brother of the favorite of the queen. For loy alty, he was appointed Peter's "uncle", but later contemporaries blamed Boris Alekseevich for the fact that the emperor was addicted to drunkenness. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

XIX Ecumenical Council of Trent 1545-1563 became one of the most important milestones of Catholicism. Most of the adopted dogmas after half a millennium remain relevant. The high Assembly of the spiritual leaders of the Catholic Church met at the height of the Reformation, when the inhabitants of northern Europe, dissatisfied with the abuses and luxurious life of the churchmen, refused to recognize the authority of the Pope. The Council of Trent and the most important results of its work became a decisive "attack" on the reformers. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The accession of Ukraine to Russia (1654) took place against the backdrop of complex social and political events associated with the desire of Ukrainians to become more independent and not depend entirely on Poland. It became clear that without the help of a powerful ally, it would not be possible to get out of the tutelage of the Commonwe alth, as a result, Ukraine was reunited with Russia. Briefly describe the causes of the historical event. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

German commander Hermann Goth became a key figure in the war against the USSR in 1941-1945. Commanding a large tank division, he radically influenced the course of hostilities. Awarded with many orders, after the Second World War he was deprived of them. How his fate turned out, this article will tell. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vatutin Nikolai Fedorovich was born in 1901, on December 16, in the village of Chepukhino (today it is the village of Vatutin, located in the Belgorod region). He was born into a large peasant family, in which, in addition to Nikolai, there were eight more children. The biography of Vatutin Nikolai Fedorovich will be discussed in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01