History 2025, February

Do we remember the names of the brave ones who won victory over fascism for us? The hero of our story is Sokolovsky Vasily Danilovich (1897-1968) - Hero of the Soviet Union. He was one of the leaders of the legendary battle for Moscow. Today, connoisseurs of military affairs consider him the owner of a genuine talent as a military leader. He is called strong-willed, resolute, purposeful and courageous, ready to devote himself entirely to the holy cause of defending the Motherland. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Reinhard Heydrich - a well-known political and statesman of Nazi Germany, who headed the General Directorate of Imperial Security at the beginning of the war. He was one of the initiators of the so-called "Final Solution to the Jewish Question", coordinated activities to combat the internal enemies of the Third Reich. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

On February 19, 1905, the battle of Mukden began. This battle became the bloodiest and largest in the entire Russo-Japanese War. About 500 thousand people participated in that clash, and the losses amounted to 160 thousand, that is, about a third of the entire composition of the armies. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Minsk ghetto is a terrible page of the bloodiest war in history. Wehrmacht troops occupied the Belarusian capital on June 28, 1941. Three weeks later, the Nazis created a ghetto, which later contained one hundred thousand prisoners. Slightly more than half survived. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The clerk is the lowest administrative position in the Russian state of the 16th-18th centuries. The duties of the clerks included the main office work in central and local state institutions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the history of jurisprudence, "Institutions" as an integral part of the code of Justinian is the most important component in the codification of Roman law. They became part of the Corpus iuris civilis, created by decree of Justinian I, Emperor of Byzantium. Their text is based on the "Institutions" of the famous jurist Gaius, created by him in the 2nd century. At the same time, the works of other authors of the 2nd-3rd centuries were also used. We are talking about Ulpian, about Marcian and Florentine. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Neo-Babylonian kingdom emerged after a successful uprising against the Assyrian Empire. It flourished under Nebuchadnezzar II and was conquered by Persia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Governments of developed countries periodically conduct surveys of the population. All-Union population censuses in the USSR, like any others, were carried out in order to see the real picture of the life of the population, to summarize the activities of state structures and outline a further work plan. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Piccadilly is the square to which all major London roads lead. There are several interesting sights here. One of them is a sculpture installed at the end of the 19th century and depicting a mythical creature. Where is Piccadilly Circus located? When did she appear in the British capital?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article is dedicated to the captain of the legendary ship, which is decades ahead of technology. Described in detail the life of John Smith. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Brünnhilde is not only the heroine of Scandinavian mythology and the German folk epic, but also a very real character. It is believed that the wife of the king of Austrasia, Sigibert (Siegbert) I, is the prototype of the rest of the “armored warriors” - this is what the name Brunhilde means (Brunhilde, Brynhilda, Brynhilda). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Among the many Mongol invasions of Russia, Dudenev's army is known for the greatest cruelty and disastrous consequences. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Prince Mikhail of Tverskoy was surrounded by legends even before his birth. Both the life and death of this man are mentioned both in historical chronicles and in the biographies of the saints. December 5 is the day of memory of this great martyr. And in the calendar there is a separate page en titled "Prince Mikhail Yaroslavich of Tver". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article tells about two Chechen campaigns that began in the mid-nineties of the twentieth century and continued until the early 2000s. Main events, losses of the parties. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ostrog is a fortified fortification, which is a permanent or temporary settlement, fortified in case of armed conflicts, surrounded by a palisade four to six meters high. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the Great standing on the Ugra. How did this happen, what were the first prerequisites for the liberation of Russia from the Mongol-Tatar yoke. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The life of a journalist is always exciting and interesting. The masters of the pen go their way together with a million readers, and it is they who make them truly famous. Valery Fadeev, now a well-known journalist, host of programs on central television and a public figure, is no exception. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Solovki was exiled both under the Russian Empire (this practice was introduced by Ivan the Terrible) and during the Soviet Union. The labor camp on the Solovetsky Islands has a very long and horrific history. The history of the largest correctional camp in the USSR on the territory of the islands of the Solovetsky Archipelago, famous prisoners and conditions of detention of prisoners will be discussed further. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of cities has more than one thousand years. How and why did they arise, which of them are the most ancient? This will be discussed in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The ancient name of the capital of the Byzantine Empire has nothing to do with the modern name of this city. How has the name of one of the largest European cities been transformed over the centuries? Let's try to figure it out. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Israel's first president, Chaim Weizmann, was someone who dedicated his entire life to establishing a home for his people in Palestine. He was destined to live two wars, lose his son, but become the one who will lead his people in the new Israel. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

German Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel (1882–1946), Adolf Hitler's senior military adviser during World War II, was tried at the Nuremberg Trials in 1946 for crimes against humanity. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Adolf Galland is rightfully considered one of the best pilots of the Second World War. The German ace rose to the rank of Lieutenant General of the Luftwaffe and also served as the President of the Fighter Pilots Association. What was his luck, and what he had to face on his life path in order to reach heights in his military career, you will learn from this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Under the command of Gunther Prien, the submarine U-47 was credited with the sinking of more than 30 allied ships with a total area of about 200,000 gross registers (GRT). It was he who sank the British battleship HMS Royal Oak at the Home Fleet anchorage in Scapa Flow. The British then came up with the famous nickname, by which Gunther Prin became known - the Bull of Scapa Flow. His brilliant career became possible because the Germans paid special attention to submarines from the very beginning. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The tragedy of 2002, when a huge tongue of a glacier descended in the Karmadon Gorge and caused numerous destruction and death of people, still raises many questions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Prometheus accomplished many feats for people, but events related to Pandora's Box deserve close attention. Myths often tell of victories over strange creatures. The feat of Prometheus is special, so everyone should know about it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ismail Gasprinsky, whose life and work are an example for many, is an outstanding Crimean educator, writer, publisher and public figure. In this article we will present a brief biography of this famous person. We will also talk about the role played by Ismail Gasprinsky in the history of Crimea. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Medieval society was a strictly hierarchical ladder, the basis of which was feudalism as a system of coercion and production of necessary goods. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many historians sincerely doubt its existence, while others believe that Flamel actually existed, moreover, he even unraveled the mystery of immortality and is alive to this day. The tomb of the esoteric turned out to be empty, and, according to eyewitnesses, he himself was seen several times after his "death". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

"The Charm of the Seas" is the name of the largest liner in the world today. Before him, "Oasis of the Seas" was considered as such. It is curious that the difference between them is only … 5 centimeters! In fact, these are twin ships, but the palm nevertheless passed to the Charm of the Seas. Let's talk about this. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The majestic pyramids of Giza, hidden from prying eyes of the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, are not the only monuments of a civilization that once flourished on both banks of the Nile. Along with necropolises, ancient Egyptian temples are of great interest. We will place the names and photos of the most indicative structures in this article. But first you need to understand the concept of the temple in ancient Egypt. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Crimean War of 1853-1856 covered large territories and stretched for many kilometers. Active hostilities were carried out in several directions at once. The Russian Empire was forced to fight not only directly in the Crimea, but also in the Balkans, the Caucasus and the Far East. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russia's war for access to the B altic Sea. Strengthening the naval power of Russia. Battle of Grengam Island. Russian victory in the Northern War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There is a saying among the people "In the sketes, but in the same fuss." Skeet are conditionally closed settlements. They were created by monks and hermits. You can learn more about them from history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Anna of Byzantium was one of the many wives of Prince Vladimir of Kyiv. After marriage, the Slavic ruler in 988 began the process of Christianization of Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The origin of the Kazakhs is of interest to many historians and sociologists. After all, this is one of the most numerous Turkic peoples, which today constitutes the main population of Kazakhstan. Also, a large number of Kazakhs live in the regions of China neighboring Kazakhstan, in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. In our country, there are especially many Kazakhs in the Orenburg, Omsk, Samara, Astrakhan regions, Altai Territory. The Kazakh nationality finally took shape in the 15th century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the east of Belarus is the city of Mogilev, which in the middle of the twentieth century claimed the title of the capital of the Byelorussian SSR. Today the population of the city is more than 380 thousand people. Geographically, the city is divided into two parts by the Dnieper River flowing here: the Zadneprovskaya part and the indigenous part. The river remains navigable from 110 to 230 days a year. The history of Mogilev in photographs will be presented to your attention in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 1991, the USSR ceased to exist. However, earlier the B altic republics, including the Latvian SSR, separated from it. Despite various interpretations of the history of its formation and existence within the Soviet Union, one cannot fail to recognize the achievements of that period. And they were, and considerable. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Emelyan Pugachev is a very interesting historical figure. A brief biography of him is presented in this article. He was born into a Cossack family in 1740 or 1742 (opinions differ on this) in the village of Zimoveyskaya. The biography of Pugachev Emelyan is very interesting to study, because he was the leader of the largest anti-serf uprising in the Russian Empire. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first computers appeared shortly after World War II. Over the following decades, these devices have been constantly improved. During this time, four generations of computers appeared. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01