History 2024, November

Some events in history leave a tangible mark. So it was with the Manifesto of Rights and Freedoms October 17, 1905

The legally formalized status of dependence of peasants is called serfdom. This phenomenon characterizes the development of society in the countries of Eastern and Western Europe. The formation of serfdom is associated with the evolution of feudal relations

The end of the civil war required decisive measures from the country's leadership to eliminate the negative consequences of hostilities. These measures were the policy of the NEP

Optical telegraph - a method of transmitting information using a system of mechanisms with hinged elements visible at long distances. The English naval signaling with flags, which existed in the fleet of King James II, is the prototype of this invention. The "first sign" of technical progress in the field of data transmission was born by the English inventor Robert Hooke

Viktor Tsoi's son Alexander was born on July 26, 1985. The boy's father and mother lived together very little, only a year after the birth of their son. There was no official divorce, and the singer's ex-wife Marianna continued to bear his last name

Friedrich August von Hayek is an Austrian and British economist and philosopher. He defended the interests of classical liberalism. In 1974, he shared the Nobel Prize with Gunnar Mirdel for "pioneering work in the field of money theory and … deep analysis of the interdependence of economic, social and institutional phenomena"

In 1211, the boyars of the ancient Russian city of Galich elevated ten-year-old Daniil Romanovich of Galitsky to the throne. A year later, his father died, and the willful boyars expelled the boy, depriving him of his fatherland and power. In exile, he had to live with Andrei (the Hungarian king) and Leshko the White (the Polish prince). This continued until the 20th anniversary of the prince. Fate was kind to him

During the formation of the power of the Soviet state, special attention was paid to stimulating the citizens of the future power to work. Not only ideological and encouraging slogans were used, but also various ways of rewarding. Among them was the established medal "For Labor Valor"

The liberation of Prague today causes a lot of controversy and discussion. Historians are divided into three camps. Some believe that local rebels cleared the city of fascists, others talk about the brilliant offensive of the Vlasovites, others focus on the decisive maneuvers of the Soviet army

Among the many state awards of Russia throughout its history, the Order of Alexander Nevsky occupies a special and in many ways unique place. Its history is unusual. The order appeared in the eighteenth century, in 1917 it was abolished, then reintroduced during the Great Patriotic War

He was a tall brown-haired man with noble features, bottomless gray-blue eyes, well-groomed hands and a pleasant voice. With such external data, the favorite of women, Otto Ohlendorf, could well become a movie star, but he liked another occupation

He was in prison under Stalin and Khrushchev, Brezhnev and Gorbachev, Yeltsin and Gamsakhurdia. Having spent almost half of his life in places not so remote, Jaba Ioseliani became an authoritative criminal, political and scientific figure in Georgia. Being a thief in law, nicknamed "Dyuba", he was the de facto ruler of the country from 1991 to 1995

Many are familiar with such a phrase as a coalition government, but not everyone knows what it is. In which countries is it created, what is its education connected with and what issues does it solve - we will talk about all this in this article

On the origin of the term "Founding Fathers", their contribution to the formation of the United States. Benjamin Franklin and his contribution to the Constitution. Tribute to the memory and respect of the people of the United States to the founding fathers

What made Samantha Smith famous, Samantha Smith's letter to Andropov, visit to the USSR, causes of death, perpetuation of memory

Vitaly Margelov has reached the top, becoming the second person in the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation. Government and departmental awards are a vivid confirmation of this

The Nagorno-Karabakh war of 1991-1994 claimed the lives of more than 40,000 people. This interethnic conflict was the first in the post-Soviet space. And the most bloody. The active phase of the Nagorno-Karabakh war ended in 1994, but a peaceful compromise was never found. Even today, the armed forces of both states are in constant combat readiness

There are enough places on the geopolitical map of the world that can be marked in red. Here, military conflicts flare up, then subside. One of these places is not so far from the Russian borders. We are talking about the Karabakh conflict, which is rather difficult to briefly describe

After hard work, you need a good rest. The best way to relax is to visit a personal dacha. A simple worker, at best, has one country house. The powerful of this world have many country residences. After all, at the dachas, as historical data testify, sometimes important state affairs were decided over a pleasant, relaxed conversation

Victor Emmanuel II was born in 1820 in the Kingdom of Sardinia, in Turin. He died in 1878, in Rome, the capital of Italy. He came from the Savoy dynasty, since 1849 he was the ruler of Piedmont. From 1861, he became the first king in the new, unified Italy with its capital in Turin

The coats of arms of the knights of the Middle Ages are rooted in antiquity. They were symbolic signs, with the help of which, during the battle and military conflicts, their leaders, warriors, detachments and peoples were recognized

The Battle of Marathon is known for the fact that in this battle the Athenian army managed to defeat the Persian army, which outnumbered them, while the loss of the Greeks amounted to 192 people against 6400 killed by the enemy. How was it and under what conditions did this battle take place?

The art of Ancient Egypt, the history of its origin and development has more than four thousand years. Researchers and ordinary people are genuinely interested in Ancient Egypt (painting, monumental architecture and everything connected with them)

The article tells about the history of printing, which once originated in China, and which had such a significant impact on the course of world progress that it was included among the main achievements of civilization. A brief outline of the main stages of its development is given

Nowadays everyone should know what a field hospital is. WWII is a mournful page in the history of our country. On a par with those who heroically defended the frontiers, won a precious victory, as well as those who worked in the rear, there are medical workers

The facts suggested the unusual circumstances of the death of a group of tourists led by Dyatlov. The expedition, according to the conclusion, died as a result of the influence of an irresistible elemental force of an unknown nature

"Long live the united, mighty Soviet Union, created by the will of the peoples!" These words perfectly convey the character and atmosphere of a great country that once existed, a real people's state

Prisoners of Auschwitz were released four months before the end of World War II. By that time there were only a few left

The revolution did not spare its fighters. Success, military glory, people's love could not protect against betrayal and a merciless bullet cowardly fired into the back of the head. The fratricidal war manifested itself in two aspects: idealistic heroism and revolutionary expediency. The hero of the Civil War Shchors confirms this truth with his life and death

Gaius Julius Caesar is known as one of the prominent political figures of Ancient Rome. He owns many phrases that have become winged: "I came, I saw, I conquered" or "The die is cast." He was surrounded by popular love, but he was still brutally murdered. How this happened is described in this article

The article tells about the mysterious island of Atlantis, which allegedly disappeared from the face of the earth many centuries ago and gave rise to many legends that never cease to excite the minds of people. A brief overview of the information about him contained in various literary monuments is given

The story tells that the names of the tanks appeared depending on the events that took place. Some received the name due to their characteristics, others - the names of the commanders. As you know, the Second World War became a catalyst for the development of tank building. Therefore, these machines began to be widely produced in Germany and the Soviet Union

In our time, the beret is a statutory headdress for many branches of the armed forces and military units from around the world, but this was not always the case. The mass popularization of this form of clothing began only in the second half of the 20th century. The phenomenon of a beret as a uniform headdress will be discussed in this article

The beginning of tank building was laid during the First World War. Since then, self-propelled combat vehicles have undergone a significant evolution

T-70 - a tank of the Great Patriotic War, reviews of which are quite contradictory, despite the fact that the number of tanks manufactured (almost 8.5 thousand units) was second only to the famous T-34! An objective look at its advantages and disadvantages reveals the main reason for this historical and technical incident

Proving the cruelty and bloodiness of the Soviet regime, publicists used the law "on three spikelets" as an argument. According to a number of authors, this normative act was directly aimed at the destruction of the peasantry. However, in the works of researchers there is another way of looking at the situation

European countries after the Great geographical discoveries sought to subjugate countries and turn them into colonies. Italy, which remained fragmented for a long time, after the unification, to maintain the image of a great power, tried to keep up. The colonies of Italy, although they were incomparably smaller in area than the English ones, contributed to the development of the metropolis

Any war results in numerous casu alties. They try to heal the wounded, sick, shell-shocked. Soviet hospitals during the Great Patriotic War received the best buildings to restore soldiers and reduce the number of deaths on the battlefields

Many professions are considered suitable only for men. The performance of professional duties requires excessive physical or mental strength. Women can't handle them. That's what the majority thinks. Animal trainer is one of those professions. Margarita Nazarova violated the socially accepted pattern about the possibilities of a beautiful woman

Mass graves occur when people are killed or killed in large numbers. First of all, this may be the result of fierce battles. It was then that the bodies of the dead soldiers were buried in one pit