Mikhail Ryumin was an important person in the Ministry of State Security in the last Stalin years. Several high-profile political cases are associated with his name. Ryumin was a typical representative of the totalitarian system. After Khrushchev came to power, he was shot for past crimes. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06
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The Uzbek Khanate is a Turkic state on the territory of modern Kazakhstan and southern Russia, formed in the 1420s. after the collapse of the Golden Horde. Also, in some historical documents, the country is called the State of nomadic Uzbeks. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
In this article, we will consider what the Moldavian SSR is. This republic was located in the extreme southwest of the European segment of the Soviet Union, of which it was a part. The MSSR was created in 1940, on August 2, and disbanded in 1991, on August 27. In the east, north and south it bordered on the Ukrainian SSR, and in the west - on Romania. In 1989, its population was 4,337 thousand people. The city of Chisinau was the capital of the MSSR. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Vasily Zaitsev: biography of the Soviet sniper before the war, description of military merit, fight with König. A detailed analysis of films with the participation of Zaitsev's character. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The history of the Olympic flame originates in Ancient Greece. This tradition reminded people of the feat of Prometheus. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article tells about the proletarians both in Europe and in Russia. The essence of the concept of "proletarians" and their role in the revolutionary events of 1917-1918. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Article about the reign of Vladimir Monomakh in Kyiv, his relationship with foreign states. His internal policy is described and there is a brief analysis of Monomakh's "Instructions". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The essence of dual power and the Revolution in Russia in the period of 1917-1918. Confrontation between the Provisional Government and the Soviets. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Domestic and foreign policy of Svyatoslav Igorevich. On the relations of Kievan Rus with neighboring states. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Russia celebrates many holidays that are memorable to our spirit and heart. Among them there are those that operate exclusively in Russia, and nowhere else. One of these holidays is the Day of Heroes of the Fatherland. A truly unique and important day in history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Article about the activities and performances of buffoons in Russia. Their attitude to the people, the church, the king and Orthodoxy. Contribution to the creativity of Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
In 1941, having made a treacherous attack on the USSR, the Nazi troops began to move quickly enough deep into the country. Both the Byelorussian and Ukrainian SSRs were occupied. But the partisans of Belarus especially distinguished themselves during the years of a difficult and bloody war. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Patriotic war is when all the people fight for their country, for its independence and sovereignty. There were two wars in Russia that officially received the status of domestic wars. This is the Patriotic War of 1812 and the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06
Vasily Ivanovich Petrov distinguished himself in history by being a Soviet military leader. In 1983 he received the title of Marshal of the Soviet Union, and in 1982 he was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The insignia of senior officers remained almost unchanged. The only exception is the epaulettes of the general of the army, the appearance of which has already changed several times. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
In February 2017, NTV viewers were able to see the new action-packed tape "Hacking", in which the partner of the notorious Dmitry Maryanov (police colonel) was twenty-eight-year-old Vladimir Guskov, who played his daughter's fiancé, an IT hacker. Movie fans liked the young actor so much that many wanted to know more about him. This article is devoted to a brief biography of the rising star. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The history of Novorossiysk, a glorious city, is accompanied by true stories, documented facts and legends. Reading about the events that, replacing each other, created his chronicle, at times you cease to understand: we are talking about a real geographical point or about an unknown land invented by a science fiction writer. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
At the end of the Great Patriotic War, the country's leadership already understood the extent of human losses. One of the tasks that needed to be solved was the restoration of these losses, which means an increase in the birth rate. As an emotional stimulus, the Order of Maternal Glory was established. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Genius tends to be modest. One of the outstanding Soviet scientists, a pioneer in the field of electronic computing, the creator of the first prototype of a modern computer, Sergei Lebedev was truly an innovator and the one thanks to whom Soviet science strode forward by leaps and bounds. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Despite the danger of an attack by fascist Germany, the supreme leadership of the USSR preferred to ignore any signals confirming the likelihood of war. Stalin relied on the non-aggression pact signed by Hitler and was sure that the leader of Germany, who fought with England, would not risk waging a war on two fronts. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The fighting of each sector of the front during the Great Patriotic War was either during the war or later marked with state awards. The defense of the Arctic was no exception. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
In the spring of 1942, Soviet troops attempted to conduct a large-scale offensive operation in the Kharkov region. However, the offensive turned into a real disaster for the Red Army - encirclement and complete defeat. Because of the failure, the fascist troops quickly reached the Volga and the Caucasus. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Aleksey Innokentevich Antonov was a model of courage, courage and fortitude. He was an outstanding strategist who was a co-developer of many key operations of the Great Patriotic War. And although he was never assigned to the rank of marshal, nevertheless, he became a holder of the highest military award - the Order of Victory. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Fascism as a political regime that unleashed the most brutal war of mankind has become one of the most monstrous catastrophes of the twentieth century. However, in addition to the war, which conquered the very essence of life, another catastrophe was unfolding, which could not be justified by any wartime - the mass destruction of peoples that did not fit into racial theory. It went down in world history as the Holocaust. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06
In the mid-2000s, the Russian Navy began to form a fundamentally new project of submarines. The Borey series will include eight ships equipped with the Bulava nuclear missile system. The third cruiser entered service in December 2014. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
In the revolutionary year of 1917, a huge number of people left Russia, among whom were many white officers hiding from the Bolsheviks. One of the brightest representatives of the white emigration was Pyotr Krasnov, a military man who left behind a rich literary heritage. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
After the February Revolution of 1917, the Provisional Government came to power, which lasted from early March to late October. At first, the new authority enjoyed very high confidence and authority among the population and political parties (except for the Bolshevik). However, the Provisional Government did not solve the most important, agrarian, issue, which is why it lost support, and was overthrown quite easily. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Stalingrad (now Volgograd) was an important frontier in the Great Patriotic War. Victory here meant an almost automatic advantage in the struggle. Hitler understood very well the importance of the city and fought desperately for it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Vera Figner was one of the brightest and most active revolutionaries of the first wave. Being of noble origin, she chose not to waste her life on meaningless social fuss. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The anthem of the Soviet Union, whose music was left for the anthem of Russia, is one of the most majestic musical works of the Soviet era. In the name of its author, Alexander Alexandrov, a medal was established for contribution to the development of musical army culture. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Mikhail Vasilyevich Butashevich-Petrashevsky, whose photo is shown below, was born on November 1, 1821 in St. Petersburg. His father was a military doctor, a real state councilor. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The era of antiquity had an invaluable influence on the subsequent development of human civilization. It was the time of the birth of sciences, state and law. What was it like, ancient society, and what did it represent?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The terrible tragedy that occurred on September 11, 2001 claimed the lives of a huge number of people. 2973 people died. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The most ancient source of law is considered to be the law of Hammurabi, or rather their whole set, which regulated the life of ancient Babylonian society. It was discovered during one of the archaeological expeditions in Mesopotamia, between the legendary Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
From this article you can learn about how the ancient Romans greeted each other, with their commanders and with the emperor himself. And also you will learn how the ancient Roman commander answered them, and what the expression "Ave, Caesar!" means. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The German Wehrmacht has become a symbol of World War II. The Wehrmacht adopted the best traditions of the Prussian and German Imperial Army, having received in addition to them a powerful ideological base based on the ideology of National Socialism. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Jet propulsion has always attracted the attention of gunsmiths. The use of powder rockets goes back to ancient times. The advent of aircraft capable of controlled flight immediately led to the desire to combine this innovation with the capabilities of jet propulsion. The first serial jet aircraft of World War II to enter service were the Messerschmitt Me-262 and the English Gloster Meteor. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The monarchical structure marked the transition of human communities to an organized state. The first attempt to substantiate the social significance of autocracy was made by Count Uvarov. The idea of autocracy outlived the Russian monarchy itself. It fell to the lot of Ivan Solonevich to comprehend the course of history that brought down the autocracy. After the collapse of the USSR and the cessation of the planting of communist ideology on the territory of the Russian Empire, monarchist sentiments turned out to be quite pronounced. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Here will really appeal to those people who like to sit on the beach with a fishing rod in their hands. The Ruza River is considered the most popular place for fishing in the Moscow region: sports and amateur. More than 20 species of river fish live in its waters. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
According to Oleg Efremov, Stanislavsky created his immortal system from people like Boris Babochkin. The biography of this actor, who was born in 1904, seems to be divided by the role of Chapaev, played by him in 1934, into two parts: "before" and "after". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01