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The naval battle of Navarino, which took place on a sunny day on October 20, 1927 in the bay of the same name, is not only one of the most glorious pages in the history of the Russian fleet, but also serves as an example of the fact that Russia and the countries of Western Europe can find common language when it comes to the infringement of the rights and freedoms of various peoples. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Perestroika in the Soviet Union had a significant impact on all aspects of public life, but as long as the legal dominance of one party remained, many ordinary people and politicians considered even the most serious changes as temporary. The abolition of Article 6 of the Constitution of the USSR became the Rubicon that separated the old Soviet system from the new Russian one. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Second World War was one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the civilized world. The number of lives given in the name of freedom is amazing and at the same time makes everyone proud of their homeland, realizing that the merit of their ancestors is invaluable. The desire to study the history of this battle among young people is very commendable, because it was not for nothing that Sir Winston Churchill said that "a people who do not remember their past have no future". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The army of the GDR had every chance to change the course of history, but the intricacies of politicians did not allow the soldiers to prove their strength. Let's find out what NHA really was. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The government of the GDR liked to talk about the wall as the "Protection rampart of fascism", the west of the city gave it the name "Wall of Shame". Its destruction was a significant event in the history of the people. The fall of the Berlin Wall is celebrated in Germany to this day. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The unknown has always intrigued mankind. Underground cities, especially ancient ones, attract interest like a magnet. The most attractive are those that are open, but little studied. Some underground cities of the world have not yet been explored, but scientists are not to blame for this - all attempts to penetrate them end in the death of researchers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this article we will talk about the symbols of the CIS and its member states. The flag is one of the symbols of the state, which is not created just like that, but carries some kind of historical meaning. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Kingdom of Greece is an ancient country with a rich history and amazing natural beauty. The ancient civilization of Greece laid the foundation for the development of modern Europe. Tourists are attracted by sights that are more than two thousand years old. The coast of the country is famous for its resorts with a pleasant climate. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Are all ancient animals and plants extinct? Maybe many of them still live in impenetrable jungles and the depths of the world's oceans? This article offers unique photographs and the history of the development of the animal world on our planet. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Von Bock Fedor is a field marshal and a legendary German military commander who made his way into world history for his military merits. During the offensive on the territory of the Soviet Union, Bock controlled an entire army group called "Center". In addition, the general led the attack on Moscow. Want to learn more about this historical figure? Welcome to this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

By the end of the 19th century, the number of serfs in Russia reached a quarter of a million people. They were called serfs or privately owned peasants, assigned to the landowners or the church. Serfdom legally established the right of ownership of people to the landlords. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Volost Court is a public peasant judicial body that existed in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He solved minor problems between the peasant inhabitants. A special volost court for peasants made decisions only regarding minor acts committed against the same peasants on the estate. Let's talk about it in more detail. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The famous city reform of Alexander II was carried out in 1870. It became part of the fundamental transformations in Russian society that came after the defeat in the Crimean War. Up to this point, cities have suffered from excessive administrative tutelage of officials. The reform gave them freedom in managing the economy, economy, security, etc. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Different peoples of India, living on the same common territory, are sometimes very different in their beliefs, traditions and culture. And the population of this Asian country is extremely diverse. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 1830, the Poles rebelled against the Russian power that had been established in their country after the Napoleonic wars. Despite the fact that the rebellion was suppressed, it became a serious headache for Nicholas I. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Nelson Rockefeller: a description of the life path of a famous oligarch. The most interesting and scandalous moments of the biography are described in detail. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the history of the United States, there have been many presidents who have had a significant impact on the development of this country over the next decades. A good example is James Madison. He was the fourth ruler of the United States. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

An artillery battalion is a specialized form of a military brigade designed to provide artillery support. Other combat formations may have an artillery component, but an artillery division is an armed unit dedicated to artillery and relies on other units to support infantry, especially when attacking. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

During the Brusilov breakthrough, the Russian army put the Austro-Hungarian troops at risk of encirclement and further defeat, which forced Germany to transfer part of the troops to the Eastern Front and ease pressure on Russia's allies. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The Chechen conflict is a situation that arose in Russia in the early 90s, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The movement of separatists has intensified on the territory of the former Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. This led to an early declaration of independence, as well as the formation of the unrecognized Republic of Ichkeria. This led to two Chechen wars. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The state and culture of Mesopotamia, formed in the basins of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, formed the first significant civilization in the history of mankind. And it is the remains of ancient buildings that provide the most complete information about these long-vanished states. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Whoever reads about the brave wanderers of the Middle Ages, who tried to open more profitable trade routes or perpetuate their name, is delighted to imagine how it happened. What is most surprising is how great travelers could survive their adventures in reality, showing so much perseverance and resourcefulness. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Maria Borisovna Osipova is a well-known underground anti-fascist. Conducted its activities in Minsk. During the occupation, she organized the first underground group there. She helped develop the plan and participated in the liquidation of Wilhelm Kube (the High Commissioner of Belarus). In 1943 she became a Hero of the Soviet Union. In this article we will describe her brief biography. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The ancient Greek gods were very different from the divine beings from other religions of that time. They were divided into 3 generations. We will not list here all the names of the Greek gods, a list of which is available in books on mythology. Let us dwell only on the most powerful and colorful titans. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Interestingly, Alexander Vasilevsky, a marshal of the Soviet Union and one of the most significant military leaders of the USSR, could not imagine in his youth that he would make such a dizzying career. His contribution to the long-awaited victory over Nazi Germany was truly enormous: in the most difficult years for the Soviet state, he headed the General Staff, developing major military operations and coordinating their implementation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Prince Dovmont (Timofey) - ruler of Pskov 1266-1299. He went down in history as a talented military leader. The exploits of Dovmont are described in ancient chronicles. Especially successful were the battles with the Germans and Lithuanians. Under his rule, Pskov in the 13th century actually got rid of its dependence on Novgorod. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Bagramyan Ivan Khristoforovich, whose brief biography is presented in this article, was born in 1897, on November 20, in the village of Chardakhly, located on the territory of Azerbaijan, not far from Elizavetpol. He came from a poor family. His father worked as a railroad worker. Ivan himself learned to read and write. He received his first education at the parochial Armenian school. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A huge (2.5 million people) city is located on a plain in the valley of the Chirchik River. Now it is the largest city in the CIS. From a bird's eye view, you will see stone houses drowning in greenery. In Tashkent, every inhabitant has 69 square meters of greenery. The history of this city goes deep into antiquity, where the first farmers sowed barley, and kilometer-long caravans traveled from China to Europe along the Silk Road. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Marshal Timoshenko is less known than Voroshilov and Budyonny, although there was a period when he was commander No. 1 in the army. From May 1940 to July 1941, Semyon Konstantinovich held the post of People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR. People's Commissar launched a large-scale restructuring in the army. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The autocrat who sat on the Russian throne was known for his versatile development, which left a significant imprint on what the associates of Peter 1 were like. And Peter the Great, it must be said, was lucky to have comrades-in-arms, whom he skillfully chose among the most diverse segments of the population and used their talents for the benefit of the Russian state. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Tolstoy Pyotr Andreyevich was an outstanding Russian diplomat and statesman. He was one of the leaders of the secret service under Peter I, a real privy councilor. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Do many people know why there is a double-headed eagle on the coat of arms? What does he mean? The image of a double-headed eagle is an ancient symbol of power. For the first time this figure arose during the appearance of the first developed states - about five thousand years ago. However, throughout its history, this sign has succumbed to various interpretations. To date, it is depicted on many symbols of power (flags and emblems) of various countries. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of the ancient world is full of interesting questions and even mysteries. Most likely, we will never know for sure how many great civilizations could not be born, being crushed by their neighbors, stronger and more successful militarily and economically. But some of the peoples managed to "break out into the people". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article describes in detail the plane crash in Irkutsk that occurred in 1997: its chronology, causes and consequences are revealed. The disasters of 2001 and 2006 are also described. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The musical art of the USSR was closely connected with the traditions of the past. The music of this period continues and develops the progressive features of the artistic heritage: citizenship, attention and respect for cultures, democracy, fidelity to the truth of life, humanism. At the same time, art is inspired by new ideas of party spirit, the building of a communist society, the conscious revolutionary transformation of the world. Music and composers actively participated in the spiritual life of society. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The famous biblical "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" has another name, adopted in jurisprudence - the talion principle. What does it mean, how did it originate, how and where is it used today?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The division of the country into zemshchina and oprichnina was due to a deep internal political crisis. The prerequisites for this have been brewing for several years since the accession of the eldest son of Vasily III. The reforms of Ivan the Terrible, in short, were very tough and led to social instability, a dynastic crisis. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today TV does not surprise anyone. This is a box or even a small socket that allows you to display movable pictures. It is hard to imagine that just over a century ago, such technology did not exist in principle. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The settlement of the ancient Slavs is one of the most important processes in the evolution of civilizational, geopolitical and ethnic processes in Europe in the early medieval period. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Initially, the Soviet Red Army, which was created against the background of the beginning of the civil war, had utopian features. The Bolsheviks believed that under the socialist system, the army should be built on a voluntary basis. This project was in line with Marxist ideology. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01