History

Years of the existence of the USSR - 1922-1991. However, the history of the world's largest state began with the February Revolution, or more precisely, with the crisis of Tsarist Russia. Since the beginning of the 20th century, opposition moods have been wandering in the country, which now and then resulted in bloodshed. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Who was Grigory Rasputin? His biography begins in 1869, but there is no complete clarity on this issue either, it is possible that the age was added to better match the image, or, as they say now, the image of an old man. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

At the beginning of the war, this man was one of the best commanders of the Soviet army. Hero of the Battle of Moscow. How did the story of Valasov's betrayal begin? Until now, many facts related to his fate remain a mystery. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The battle for Kharkov became a natural and very important result of the successful actions of the Soviet troops on the Kursk salient. The last strong attempt of the German counteroffensive was thwarted, and now the task was to liberate the industrial regions of Ukraine as soon as possible, capable of giving a lot to the front. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 1920, concessions were introduced. War communism completely destroyed private property in Russia. This led to a deep economic crisis in the country. The introduction of concessions was supposed to improve the situation. However, many historians and journalists think differently. They believe that the policy of war communism was intended to "clear the field" for foreign capital. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first Constitution of the USSR was adopted in 1924. The new state - the Soviet Union - received the first basic code of laws 2 years after its formation. What did the new Constitution consist of and what is its fate?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of the Chechens, like any other Caucasian people, is associated with complex relations with neighbors and numerous wars. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Northern Bukovina is a small area in Western Ukraine. It is only 5 times larger than Moscow and occupies 8,100 square kilometers. Unlike other regions, the territory of Northern Bukovina has never been part of the Commonwe alth. For many centuries it has been closely associated with Romania and its predecessors. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

At the beginning of the summer of 1941, or rather on June 22, the Great Patriotic War began with the treacherous betrayal of Germany. Hitler and his entourage created the Barbarossa plan, according to which the USSR was to be defeated with lightning speed. The document was signed on December 18, 1940. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Now pioneer badges have already become history, but the older generation is well acquainted with both the item itself and its history and traditions. The badge had several stages in its history, being finalized and modified. Losing him was considered a terrible and unforgivable thing. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ushakov's medal was a very popular award of the USSR Naval Forces during the Second World War and subsequent times. This article is devoted to the history of its creation and description. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the fiery years of the Great Patriotic War, when the homeland was in danger, not only people, but also animals came to its defense. Dogs are a prime example. They heroically showed themselves on all fronts, coping with a wide variety of tasks. The role of dogs during the Great Patriotic War is widely described in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The modern world, taking into account the presence of many antagonistic states in it, is unipolar. What can not be said about the events that took place several decades ago. The Cold War divided the world into countries of the socialist and capitalist camps, between which there was a constant confrontation and incitement of hatred. What were the countries of the socialist camp, you will learn from the following article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the history of the Second World War, it is impossible to find a battle that would be more important or larger than the battle of Stalingrad, after which Soviet troops began to advance almost along the entire front line and eventually took Berlin. For participation in such a bright and at the same time tragic event, they could not help but reward. Thus, the medal "For the Defense of Stalingrad" was introduced. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Unlike the Russian Federation, and other former republics of the USSR, and the European Union, in Bulgaria on May 9 they celebrate not the Great Victory Day, but the Day of Europe, without honoring those tens of thousands of their compatriots who died in the fight against fascism in last year of the war. This article describes the dramatic and controversial participation of Bulgaria in the Second World War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The highway that ran through Ladoga during the Great Patriotic War is rightly called the Road of Life. Since from the autumn of 1941 to the winter of 1943 it was almost the only way to besieged Leningrad, where there was a catastrophic lack of provisions. You will learn more about what the Road of Life is from this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A country with an ancient culture in the 20th century gained notoriety for its inhuman Khmer Rouge regime, which came as a result of victory in the civil war in Cambodia. This period lasted from 1967 to 1975. Data on the losses of the parties is unknown, but, probably, they are not as large as in the subsequent years of building "peasant communism." The troubles of the country did not end there, in total, the wars on its territory continued for more than 30 years. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Aviation has come a long way in its development. Thanks to the perseverance and skills of the inventors, today's modernity is hard to imagine without flights. To whom do we owe this comfort and who gave us the opportunity to soar above the ground?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 1973, Augusto Pinochet and the Chilean junta came to power. This happened as a result of a coup d'état, during which President Salvador Allende and his socialist government were overthrown. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many people remember the 90s and banknotes that were in circulation. The salaries of middle-class Russians were then measured in hundreds of thousands of rubles. That's just for people who without exception turned into millionaires, there was little joy from this - they were rapidly impoverished. The denomination of 1998 allowed this process to be slightly slowed down. Let's talk about why it was carried out, and what were the consequences of the reform, which was not easy for Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Krupskaya Nadezhda Konstantinovna. Every person knows this name. But most remember only that she was the wife of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. Yes this is true. But Krupskaya herself was an outstanding political figure and teacher of her time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 threatened not only the existence of democracy as such, but also of civilization in general. Today, the results of the Second World War are largely reassessed, new facts are declassified and published, allowing a new assessment of the events of the past. However, one thing remains unchanged - the world has changed after the war, and these changes have become irreversible. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The accession of the Romanov dynasty to the Russian throne took place at a very difficult time. Under the conditions of the Polish intervention, the boyars began to think about electing a new king with an eagle's grip, capable of restoring order in the state and expelling foreigners. At the same time, it was important to preserve the continuity of the royal throne. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Powerful pharaohs, majestic pyramids, the silent Sphinx personify the distant and mysterious Ancient Egypt. Queen Nefertiti is no less mysterious and famous royal beauty of antiquity. Her name, covered with a halo of legends and fiction, has become a symbol of all that is beautiful. Who was ex alted and identified with the goddess Tefnut, the most mysterious and “perfect” woman of Ancient Egypt, the mention of which at one moment disappeared, like herself?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Kings of Portugal: a detailed chronological list of the most prominent royals. The stages of government, main events, political decisions are described. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the first quarter of the XVI century. Europeans learned about the hitherto unexplored part of the coast of South America and the existence of a narrow strait, later called Magellanic. Brave sailors crossed the Pacific Ocean for the first time, proved that the Earth is round, and the World Ocean is a single whole. This expedition was led by Ferdinand Magellan, whose biography was studied by many researchers, however, the information available to historians is controversial and has been of great interest for several centuries. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Lady Jane Gray fate gave only 17 years of life. But what! The great-niece of Henry VIII - the King of England - paid with her life only for being related to the famous Tudor family. In history, she is known as the uncrowned queen. What was the reason that this girl passed away so early? You will learn the history of the most mysterious Queen of England by reading this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of the Eiffel Tower began at the end of the 19th century. It owes its appearance to the World Exhibition held in the capital of France in 1889. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of Spain is marked by the fact that only once, during the Great Patriotic War, its fighters opposed the Russians, although even then Franco avoided open participation in the war, maintaining neutrality. There were no other cases when these two countries participated in battles on opposite sides. We will tell you more about these events during the Great Patriotic War in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Livonian Order is a German spiritual and knightly organization that existed during the XIII-XVI centuries in Livonia (modern territory of Latvia and Estonia). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There were many favorites in the life of the Russian Emperor Peter I. They, like one-day butterflies, appeared and disappeared, sometimes leaving no trace in the soul of a crowned lover. One of them, which is commonly called the "Russian Lady Hamilton", is described in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

However, despite this, the inflexible Croat remained the head of state, ruling the country for 35 years out of the 88 years of his life. The children and wives of Broz Tito and, of course, he himself has repeatedly become the subject of interest for the media. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The colonies of Spain until the nineteenth century occupied a significant part of the land. The Spanish Empire was one of the most powerful feudal powers of the past. Active colonization and geographical discoveries significantly influenced the development of human history. The conquista affected the cultural, linguistic and religious development of many peoples. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Giovanni Caboto, better known as John Cabot, was an English navigator of Italian origin. He held important positions and achieved a lot, but today he is better known as the man who discovered North America. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Adam Olearius was a German traveler who visited Russia three times in the 17th century. The scientist outlined his impressions of Muscovy in a book that became extremely popular in the Old World. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article is devoted to a review of the history of the reign of Khan Tokhtamysh, his campaign against Moscow and the further struggle for power. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The ancient king Nebuchadnezzar II is known to us from biblical stories. His real name was hidden for a long time behind the ancient Jewish transcription, his palaces and cities were covered with the sands of oblivion. For a long time, it was considered only a myth, fiction, a horror story for adults. But two hundred years ago, scientists proved its existence. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus is a grandiose building of antiquity, which was not only included in the list of seven wonders of the world, but was also a monument of eternal love. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The modern fleet knows many examples of how ships built a dozen or two years ago are still quite relevant. These, for example, include the famous American battleship Iowa. What are these types of ships famous for? Until now, many historians and gunsmiths believe that these battleships were the perfect combination of armor, weapons and maneuverability. The designers really managed to create ships with excellent power reserve, speed and security. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Adventure, historical, documentaries showing naval battles are always breathtaking. It doesn't matter if it's white-sailed frigates near Haiti or huge aircraft carriers abeam Pearl Harbor. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01