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339 Rifle division played a significant role in the victory over Nazi Germany. This unit was one of the most combat-ready on the Crimean and other fronts. The soldiers took part in many decisive battles of the Great Patriotic War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

When did concentration camps appear in Russia? Who first coined the expression "Russia in a concentration camp"? Brief biography of Ivan Solonevich. When and under what circumstances did he write the book "Russia in a concentration camp"? Which countries had concentration camps?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Innocent III is considered one of the greatest heads of the Catholic Church in the entire Middle Ages. Under him, the institution of the papacy was at the pinnacle of its religious and political power. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The 14th century is a time of significant transformations in the life of the Russian principalities. During this historical period, the power of the Golden Horde was finally established over the northeastern territories of the Russian lands. Gradually, among the small specific principalities, a struggle for primacy and the creation of a new centralized state around their patrimony flared up. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russians can rightfully claim that they live in the largest country in the world. The area of Russia at the beginning of 2014 was about 17,125 thousand square kilometers, which is twice that of Canada, which ranks second. And such a large territory of our state was formed gradually, over many centuries. It all started with a chain of small settlements along the trade route from Scandinavia to Constantinople (“from the Varangians to the Greeks”). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

India is one of the largest countries in the world with a distinctive culture and interesting history. In particular, to this day, researchers are interested in the question of how the son of Emir Fergana Babur, left without a father at the age of 12, not only did not become a victim of political intrigues and died, but also penetrated into India and created one of the greatest empires in Asia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The magnificent list of the seven wonders of the world was compiled 2000 years ago by a Greek scribe. He believed that they could not be destroyed. The modern world still fascinates this magical list. The Colossus of Rhodes occupies an honorable place in it. The people of the island erected this statue in gratitude to the god Helios for his intercession during the year-long siege of the city by forty thousand troops. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Definitively unemployment in the USSR disappeared in 1930. People in the pursuit of a better life and the dream of communism begin to work tirelessly. The leaders of production have the greatest honor. Who are they? This is the working class. Workers who, according to some indicators, overtake their colleagues. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The material provides a brief history of the evolution of concentration camps in the Nazi system: from 1933 to the end of World War II. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Almost all Russian monarchs, in addition to their own name and "serial number", also had a nickname, at the official level honorary and respectful (John "The Terrible", Alexander "The Liberator"), and in "everyday life" quite the contrary (Nikolai "Palkin" and his great-grandson Nikolai "Bloody"). These nicknames were not always justified, but in two cases their legitimacy does not raise any doubts - we are talking about Peter the Great and his youngest daughter after them. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Tasman Abel Janszon, famous Dutch navigator, discoverer of New Zealand, the Fiji and Bismarck archipelagos, as well as many other small islands. The island of Tasmania is named after him, located 240 km south of Australia, which was the very first to be visited by Abel Tasman. What else this famous traveler discovered, as well as where he visited - read about it in this material. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

In the history of the 20th century, those people who made fateful decisions for humanity left a deep mark. Among the prominent politicians, Winston Churchill confidently takes his place - British Prime Minister, writer, Nobel laureate, one of the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition, anti-communist, author of many aphorisms that have become winged, lover of cigars and strong drinks, and indeed an interesting person. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Gorgon Medusa is a famous mythical character of Ancient Greece. Many people know the story of this monster, since modern cinema quite often uses its image to create antiheroes. And the head of Medusa, covered with snakes, has become a symbol of antipathy and ugliness. But the Gorgon was not always so evil and scary, because she was born a real beauty. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article describes the history of the appearance of the first jet aircraft "Messerschmitt-262". It contains brief technical characteristics of the machine, the names of the German pilots who fought on it, as well as those who were able to defeat the "Messer" on the battlefield. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The United States of America survived several bloody terrorist attacks that were organized in order to intimidate society and put pressure on the politics of this country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The German Johannes Gutenberg, whose biography is described in this article, had a tremendous impact on the whole world around him. His invention truly changed the course of history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The time of foundation of Krasnoyarsk - a modern city with a million inhabitants, which is the industrial, cultural and scientific center of Eastern and Central Siberia, is considered to be 1628. But, according to historians, it appeared much earlier. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The generals of the Second World War are not just people, they are individuals who will forever remain in Russian history. Thanks to the courage, courage and innovative ideas of the commanders, it was possible to achieve victory in one of the most important battles of the USSR - the Great Patriotic War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Have you heard anything about Siberian Athens? Not?! So let's learn the history of the city of Tomsk, get acquainted with its sights. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Obukhov defense was one of the first clashes in Russian history between workers and state forces on the basis of political protest. After only five to seven years, such performances will become commonplace for the public of the empire. The beginning of the 20th century was extremely intensive in this respect in Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Joseph Marie Jacquard is a famous inventor of the 17th - 19th centuries. His main invention - an industrial method for the production of fabric - is of great importance for modern computer science and helped develop the first prototype of an electronic computer. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Practically every nation has preserved many legends and fairy tales about such a subject as chess. The history of origin is now impossible to establish in its authentic version. It's not even really a game. It's a philosophy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Written confirmations of the authors of the VI century from Byzantium speak of an already established people, divided into Antes and Slavs. Wends are mentioned as the ancestors of the Slavs in a retrospective direction. The evidence of the authors of the Roman era (I-II centuries) about the Wends does not allow them to be connected with any old culture of the Slavs. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The kings of France were directly involved in the development of this great country. Its history began in the first millennium BC. At first, Celtic tribes lived on the territory of the modern state, and a large number of Greek colonies were located on the seashore. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of William III of Orange was rich in events, political and military victories. Most English historians give a high assessment of his activities as the ruler of England and Scotland. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many researchers note a striking fact: despite the blows of fate, experienced personal tragedies, humiliations and a forced 20-year exile, Karl did not harden. On the contrary, he retained a cheerful and carefree disposition. This trait of his character was so obvious that he went down in history under the nickname of the Merry King. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The above material outlines the main points of the brilliant biography of the famous French politician and diplomat. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The interweaving of vivid love stories, intrigues and secrets in the life of Anne of Austria, wife of the French King Louis XIII, inspires writers, artists and poets to this day. What of all this is true, and what is fiction?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Valois is a dynasty of French kings. Its ancestor is the brother of Philip IV the Handsome Charles IV. In this publication we will talk about the most famous representatives of the house of Valois. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this review, we will consider a brief history of the dynasty of the Crimean Gireys. Let us dwell separately on the biography of one of the representatives of the genus - Sultan Khan Giray. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the history of the ancestors of the rulers of the Russian state, there are many dark moments, rigged facts and frankly far-fetched biographies. The origin of Andrei Kobyla is no exception. But in order to understand the vicissitudes of all these palace secrets and intrigues, first you need to find out who this person is and what is his fate in history.. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The landmark event of the Great French Revolution, which put an end to the Jacobin dictatorship and gave rise to the next stage - the Directory, was another bloody overthrow of power. As a result of the Thermidorian coup, the revolutionary movement in France was stopped, although the end of the WFR is considered to be the coming to power of Napoleon Bonaparte. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The German Kaiser Wilhelm II will remain in the history of Germany as the last emperor, in world history as a war criminal who imposed the First World War on Europe. Having inherited a strong empire from Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, this reckless man brought the country to the Treaty of Versailles. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

P.G. stands apart among the five executed. Kakhovsky, a Decembrist whose name was tarnished by the murder of the hero of the Patriotic War of 1812, Miloradovich. Although everything is not so clear with this murder, there is evidence that Odoevsky stabbed him with a bayonet, who then blamed the “outsider” Kakhovsky for everything. The retired lieutenant was indeed among the representatives of the most brilliant families of Russian society. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Portraits of the heroes of the war of 1812 are the faces of those who spared nothing for the sake of the common good. To take responsibility for command and control of the troops, as well as for success or, conversely, defeat on the battlefield and eventually win the war - this is the highest feat. This article tells about the most famous participants in the Patriotic War of 1812, about their deeds and accomplishments. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The admirals of the Russian Empire made a huge contribution to the formation of our state. They are a vivid example for posterity who remember the heroic contribution of these great people. One of them is Dmitry Nikolaevich Senyavin. This is a Russian admiral who once commanded the B altic Fleet. Glory was brought to him by the victory of the Second Archipelago Expedition over the Turks in the battle of Athos, as well as at the Dardanelles, at the head of which he was. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

154th Separate Commandant's Preobrazhensky Regiment is a formation of the RF Armed Forces. It is located in the capital of the country. Formation address: st. Krasnokazarmennaya, 1/4, Preobrazhensky Regiment, Moscow. Further in the article its history, composition and number will be covered in more detail. We will also learn about the achievements of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, tasks, significance, awards, as well as events in which military personnel and the orchestra participated. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the Soviet Union, serials were very loved. First, there were very few of them. They were staged by good masters, the topics were exciting, the artists played well. The above applies to the first serial film "Calling Fire on Ourselves", and to all subsequent ones. Take, for example, the film "Purely English Murder". Actors, costumes, plot, staging - everything is wonderful. Samson Samsonov staged a wonderful film, and the audience appreciated it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A title is an honorary title that is inherited or given to individuals for life. As a rule, this concerned representatives of the nobility and was done in order to emphasize their special, privileged position. Such titles are, for example, Duke, Count, Prince, Most Serene Prince. About the latter, its origin, history in different countries and some representatives will be discussed in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the history of the USSR, 1957 is a time of significant events that took place in the life of the country. Then changes and innovations affected not only the economy, science, space achievements, but also culture in general. We will talk in this article about what happened in the country and what event in the USSR in 1957 became the main one. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01