History 2025, February

Military, like representatives of all other professions, have their own distinctive form and attributes in it. These are all kinds of jackets, and T-shirts, and shorts, and gloves, and hats. One of these elements is the blue beret, which is mainly worn by employees of the airborne troops of Russia and some other states. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A humanitarian catastrophe is a phenomenon that in the modern world most often accompanies a civil war. Its main feature is the emergence of a threat to the life of a significant part of the population of the region covered by it. Most often, the situation looks as if conflicts occur on interethnic or interfaith grounds, but with a careful study of the circumstances, as a rule, it turns out that the main reason is a clash of economic interests. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Syrian conflict: the reasons for the start of the civil war are described in detail. Information about all serious forces in the region is covered. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Statements of public people, if they are relevant, become famous and interesting aphorisms. These aphorisms can "survive" their creator, being passed down from generation to generation. So the famous statements of Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, became catchphrases. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The counteroffensive near Stalingrad began in November 1942 and ended in January 1943 with the encirclement of the 6th Wehrmacht Army. The Red Army not only saved the city, but also turned the tide of the entire war. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Tsar Ivan the Terrible was known not only for his great reforms, which allowed Russia to take its rightful place among the strongest powers of the time, but also for eccentricities that terrified others no less than mass executions because of their unpredictability. One of these actions of the king was the reign of Simeon Bekbulatovich. His date of birth is unknown. At the same time, there is a lot of documentary, often contradictory, evidence of his so-called reign. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What are centralized forms of business? The process of transition to them includes the application of mechanisms of control and influence between organizations, as well as their development. For the USA and the countries of Western Europe, this stage is considered passed. As for the Russian Federation, here it is still far from completion. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Valery Volkov is one of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. At a young age, he took part in the fight against the fascist invaders and gained eternal fame. Valery's valor is still being set as an example to the younger generation. The memory of the pioneer is immortalized in street names. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mythology is a part of the world culture, every nation, to one degree or another, has made efforts to write at least a line of its own history into one of the myths. Therefore, in abundance in them we meet the names of mythological heroes, kings, gods and various creatures. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Animals tamed by man have always been at his service. And not only in times of peace. How animals helped people during the war is known from the history of different peoples of the planet. And it's not just about the present. The first mention of the participation of animals in the fighting of various armies dates back to ancient times. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Birch bark letters are private messages and documents of the 10th-16th centuries, the text of which was applied to birch bark. The first such documents were found by Russian historians in Novgorod in 1951 during an archeological expedition led by the historian A.V. Artsikhovsky. Since then, in honor of this find, every year a holiday is celebrated in Novgorod - the Day of birch bark writing. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Despite the fact that he was once named one of the 20 most influential people, the titans of the XX century, Charles Lucky Luciano (Charles Lucky Luciano, 1897-1962) was a gangster. World leaders listened to his advice, but this does not negate the fact that he was a major authority in the underworld. After all, he died in Italy as a deported criminal. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vito Genovese is one of the most famous representatives of the Italian mafia in the USA. He led his own clan that controlled most of the crime in New York. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of Easter eggs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries is strongly associated with the name of Carl Faberge, who executed orders from the imperial house. Many of his works can be seen in the collections of the Hermitage and other world-class museums. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Who is he - Valentin Lebedev? His contribution to astronautics, scientific research and biographical details. "Diary of an astronaut" - unique notes during the flight. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

With the removal of the tsar and the formation of a government, the communist government faced many problems: a growing army demanding food, a decrease in jobs, an impending famine. In order to establish themselves in their positions and prevent economic chaos, as well as public resentment, the authorities decide on reforms that should strengthen their policies. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Churchill's sayings can be published as a separate book - the circulation will be sold in a matter of minutes. His love of life, sober attitude to reality can only be envied. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Prince Alexander Yaroslavovich Nevsky is a Russian commander, canonized by the Orthodox Church. He was consecrated to the soldiers in 1225 in the Spassko-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Peresyalavl-Zalessky. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This World War II battle caught the attention of the political elite across the ocean. US President T. Roosevelt congratulated the Soviet leadership on military success, and sent a letter to the residents of the city, in which he recognized the greatness of their feat. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Authoritarianism is a political system in which power is controlled in the hands of one person or group of people. At the same time, civil liberties are limited, and the population cannot influence the decisions of the elite. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Turkey is a multinational state with a rich historical past. This is confirmed by both cultural traditions and folklore. The population of Turkey in 2013 is approximately 75 million people. In addition to the Turks, Arabs, Zazaks, Circassians, Kurds, Lezgins, Armenians, Albanians and other peoples live in the country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Obrok is one of the types of taxes that serfs gave to their master. It was called natural if it was paid in products, monetary if it was money. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The surname of the Generalov already leaves some kind of imprint on its bearer. Among its owners in the history of Russia there are a retired major general, a deputy of the State Duma, and a colonel general of higher officer courses. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This royal person ruled in three countries at once as a co-ruler of her husband, being the queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. They named her after the Scottish Queen Mary Stuart. She was brought up in the Anglican faith, which played an important role in her fate. We will tell about the life and reign of Mary II in our article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Eric Koch is a Nazi whose name is hated by all Ukrainian people. After all, being in the post of Reichskommissar of Ukraine, he sentenced to death more than 4 million people. Not to mention how many people, by his grace, became disabled from exorbitantly hard work in concentration camps. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

German scientist Robert Koldewey suggested that the foundations he discovered are the remains of the Tower of Babel and something else very large. Having proved the existence of biblical Babylon, he hypothesized that there were also hanging gardens. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

National symbols are an invariable attribute of any modern state. As part of this review, the flag and coat of arms of the RSFSR are considered in detail, and the history of this state formation is briefly described. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of Russia is rich in a variety of events. These are wars, reforms, the fall of old principalities and the emergence of new ones. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Western Russia was part of the Kievan state, after which it broke away from it in the 11th century. Princes from the Rurik dynasty ruled here, who had difficult relations with their western neighbors - Poland and Hungary. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Europe has not achieved its main goal - the weakening of Muslims - either in the fifth or in other campaigns. Opponents did not submit to European culture. Honor and glory were not won by the knights. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The fate of Fyodor Mikhailovich Orlov was difficult and heroic. The man whose name a street in Moscow is now named, unfortunately, is little known to posterity. And at the same time, his biography is an example of strength, courage and love for his Motherland. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the significant events of the Great Patriotic War is the 1941 battle for Kyiv. The defense of the city lasted from July to September and claimed many lives. In the documents, this event is called the Kyiv strategic defensive operation. Despite the heroism of Soviet soldiers and local residents, many strategic mistakes were made. Subsequently, they led to tragic events, for which hundreds of thousands of people had to pay with their own lives. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russia is a huge country in which tens of thousands of films and series are released annually on large and small screens. The number of actors playing in them also goes off scale, so the viewer remembers among these faces only those who play the main roles. But after all, the actors who play secondary and episodic roles are also very talented and try to give their best. And one of the best among them is Alexey Nesterov, who played in 30 films and 15 performances. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Iosif Vissarionovich was a great leader of a great country for a long time. He is known and respected far beyond the CIS countries. He was an outstanding ruler and dictator. But during the beginning of the Second World War, Stalin disconnected from the world around him, so the country lost its commander, but this did not last long. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The most ambitious plan adopted in the Soviet Union after all the wars is the creation of a whole network of power stations. The State Commission for Electrification brought the USSR to a new level of development. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Trajan's Column was built in honor of the Roman emperor, who made a dizzying career. He started as a simple legionnaire and reached the ruler of one of the most powerful states. Thanks to this talented commander and reformer, the territory of the Roman Empire was significantly increased. And the state itself has significantly strengthened its influence. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the events of the Second World War, around which fierce disputes continue, is the raising of the Banner of Victory over the Reichstag, hoisted by soldiers of the 150th Infantry Division. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russia's participation in the First World War is a difficult page in our history. There were great retreats and legendary operations during the war. However, Russia could not solve its main tasks. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Novocherkassk execution would not have taken place if it were not for an absurd negligence. The detonator was a thoughtless phrase expressed by the director of the plant, who, when asked how the workers should live, suggested that they eat liver pies instead of meat. This random remark was enough to set the gunpowder on fire. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

March 5, 1953 - a date that all the inhabitants of the Soviet Union knew well. On this day, Soviet Generalissimo Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin died. After that, a fundamentally new history began in the country, the political repressions that had been in place for many years were stopped, and soon a large-scale campaign began to debunk the personality cult of the head of state. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01