Yaroslavl is one of the most interesting cities in Russia. Today we will tell you about it. The history of the city of Yaroslavl is closely intertwined with the history of the Russian state, the rich culture of our country
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This article will consider several mysterious events related to the personality and actions, as well as alleged fragments of the biography of a famous historical character, who was called Batu Khan
Today the main contender for the British throne is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II - Prince Charles of Wales
The word "empire" has been on everyone's lips lately, it has even become fashionable. On it lies a reflection of former grandeur and luxury. What is an empire?
In the White movement there were many talented military leaders who fought against the Bolsheviks. The biographies of these leaders are complex, as is the history of Russia
The history of the Red Army and the lists of personnel until recently were quite classified information. In addition to legends about power, the armed forces of the Soviet Union learned all the joy of victories and the bitterness of defeats
Many beautiful cities exist in Russia. Each of them is distinguished by its special atmosphere and has characteristic features that are unique to it. The wonderful city of Perm is no exception. It really deserves special attention, because it has a great historical and cultural heritage. The article will talk about the city itself, about how old Perm is, about its sights and much more
Lada is a revered goddess among the ancient Slavs. Friendliness, family harmony and all the good things in a person's life are associated with her name. She is the female hypostasis of the God of the Family, patronizes love, family, fertility and motherhood
In the Middle Ages, a religious worldview dominated, which was expressed in theology. At this time, philosophy becomes an integral part of theology
Throughout history, man considered himself the master of the Earth and wanted to know as much as possible about his "home". Distant lands and unexplored places have attracted explorers of all times and peoples
Spartan helmets were one of the main elements of the protective uniforms of ancient warriors. They attract a lot of attention in our time, because in many paintings, in feature films, they look incredibly courageous and beautiful. In fact, in reality, these helmets had a slightly different look, because their main task was not to produce an aesthetic effect, but to protect the owner’s head from injury during the battle
Friends, what do you think was the worst thing in the Middle Ages? No, not a lack of toothpaste and not even endless wars! Of course, our ancestors did not visit cinemas and did not exchange text messages with each other, but they were also inventors. And their most terrible invention was the instruments of torture of the Inquisition - the Christian justice of that time. Let's talk about this
The city of Copenhagen is the cultural and educational center of Denmark with many museums, parks and cafes. If you are thinking about where to go on a trip, be sure to pay attention to Copenhagen. The capital of a European country will pleasantly surprise you
It will soon be a year since the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Behind the hot battles for medals, exciting competitions, colorful closing … But the motto of the Olympic Games is not forgotten. The words "Faster, higher, stronger!" for athletes all over the world, they mean the desire for victory and new records. Where did this motto come from?
The article tells about the history of Montenegro - a state located in the southern part of Europe and washed by the waves of the Adriatic Sea. A brief outline of the main stages of its formation and the struggle for national independence is given
According to researchers from different areas, the indigenous peoples of Siberia settled in this territory in the Late Paleolithic. It was this time that is characterized by the greatest development of hunting as a craft. Today, most of the tribes and nationalities of this region are small and their culture is on the verge of extinction. Next, we will try to get acquainted with such an area of u200bu200bthe geography of our Motherland as the peoples of Siberia. Photos of representatives, features of the language and housekeeping
The State Emblem of the USSR contained an image of the globe, against which a sickle and a hammer could be seen, and around there was a frame of sun rays and ears of corn
In the 1st century B.C. Guy Julius Caesar during the civil war decided to cross the Rubicon and was able to defeat the enemy troops. His actions were crowned with success, and in history the expression "cross the Rubicon" remained as the personification of a certain decisive event, a certain turning point
In the article we will describe in detail the Women's Sultanate of the Ottoman Empire. We will talk about its representatives and their reign, about the assessments of this period in history
The monarchical system of inheritance of power, polished over the centuries, seems to be solid and reliable. "God's anointed", if no one claims to take his place, there is nothing to worry about - scandalous resignations, impeachment and other troubles (unlike the elected head of government or state) do not threaten him
The article tells that, if other sources are not available, historians turn to myths. The Battle of Prokhorovka took place in 1943. The reluctance of distinguished military leaders to give details may indicate that some miscalculations were made
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
History knows several civil wars in Rome. The situation was especially tense during the period of the late Republic
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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