Japan is an amazing country, and this could not but affect its historical figures. A striking example of this is Uesugi Kenshin. He, who became a hero and a great commander, amazes modern scientists not only with his talent as a strategist, but also with the fact that even after death he is able to create intrigue. It lies in the fact that it is not known for certain whether Uesugi Kenshin was a woman or still a man. Be that as it may, his life left a tangible mark on Japanese history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
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Yaitsky town is a settlement on the territory of Western Kazakhstan, located on the Ural River. Currently, it is called Uralsk, it is the administrative center of the West Kazakhstan region, it is home to more than three hundred thousand inhabitants. This is a medieval city in which the Cossacks originally lived, it was from there that Emelyan Pugachev began his uprising, which ended in his defeat. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article tells about the short life of Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna, the unrecognized daughter of Peter III. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Georgy Mikhailovich Brasov is a person who is unknown to wide public circles. At birth, he was not recognized by the official representatives of the imperial family, but soon received the title of count. And after the death of the Romanov family, he became the only descendant of Emperor Alexander III in the male line. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article tells about the Kuban People's Republic, proclaimed in 1918 on the territory of the former Kuban region. A brief overview of its history, internal structure, as well as the main reasons for the fall that followed in 1920 is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Together with the installation of stones and special pillars that reflect the distance to a particular settlement or direction of movement, the history of road signs began. With the development of the automotive industry, their number had to be significantly increased. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
In this review, we will consider one of the largest socio-political movements of the 19th century in Great Britain, known as Chartism. We will dwell on the causes of the emergence of the Chartist movement, follow its development and describe the reasons for the defeat. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Nikita Sergeevich Khrushchev was the most controversial politician in the Soviet Union. His political activities under Stalin did not differ in their cruelty from the activities of the leader he adored. However, Khrushchev's actions after the death of the leader and the debunking of his cult were accepted by society in two ways. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Nikita Sergeevich Khrushchev sincerely believed in the ideals of communism and in the bright future of the Soviet people. Khrushchev pulled out a lucky lottery ticket, fate led him away from political death more than once. All the time he tried to improve the fate of the common population, putting into practice the most daring ideas, which often led to economic disasters. Not everything conceived bore fruit, but nevertheless, Khrushchev's contribution to the development of the state is enormous. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Hitler's concentration camp Auschwitz-Brzezinka (Auschwitz-Birkenau), located in southern Poland, decided to leave inviolable as a place of mourning for the whole world. On the territory of the infamous concentration camp, where "racially and biologically alien" elements - Jews, Gypsies, representatives of many other peoples - were subjected to ruthless total destruction, there is a museum complex dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Nazi regime. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
On July 15, 1904, an explosion occurred on Izmailovsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg. On that day, Vyacheslav Konstantinovich von Plehve, Minister of the Interior, was killed by a terrorist bomb thrown into a carriage heading towards Tsarskoe Selo. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Ivan Semenovich Kutyakov became famous for his military activities during the Civil War. At one time, under his command was the 25th Infantry Division. Ivan Semenovich headed it immediately after the death of its previous commander V. I. Chapaev. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Egypt emerged about six thousand years ago. The date of its formation, accepted by most researchers, is the middle of the 4th millennium BC. e. Who inhabited the state on the banks of the Nile at that time?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article examines and analyzes the meaning of the word "clerk" and examines the history of its origin. The historical features of the emergence of the term and the periodization of its use are also analyzed. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The Berlin crisis reflected the irreconcilable differences between the former allies. However, the reason for it was Stalin's strategic mistake in assessing the potential of his potential opponents. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Corrida in Spain means a special spectacle. It attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. The culture of Spain is inconceivable without bullfighting. But it is found not only in this country, its varieties exist in France and Latin America. And yet, tauromachy takes its origin precisely from Spain. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The metropolitan country could not always boast of civilizational or cultural superiority. This is clearly demonstrated by the numerous examples of scientific achievements and works of art exhibited in the museums of London, Paris, Madrid and other capitals of the countries, the owners of the colonies. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
One of those who can rightfully be considered heroes are the aces of World War II. Who are these aces and why are they so famous?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Bernardo Provenzano was a representative of the Sicilian mafia. For a long time he was the head of the Corleonesi clan and was considered the godfather of the Cosa Nostra. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Boris Nikolaevich Yeltsin was the first president of Russia and a prominent political figure. He changed the course of history, setting the country on a completely new path. Before his resignation, he apologized to the Russians for the fact that he failed to realize his plans, for all the tragic events that occurred during his presidency. Yeltsin was always a patriot of his country and rooted for its interests. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The article talks about the history of the Rubik's Cube and how to solve it quickly, called CFOP or the Jessica Friedrich method. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Ten kilometers from the coast of Great Britain is a tiny independent state - Sealand. The Principality is located on an abandoned offshore platform. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The Persian king Xerxes I is one of the most famous characters in the ancient history of mankind. Actually, it was this ruler who led his troops to Greece in the first half of the 5th century. It was he who fought with the Athenian hoplites in the Battle of Marathon and with the Spartans in that battle of Thermopylae, which is widely promoted today in popular literature and cinema. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
To find out where the surnames came from, you need to go back to the XIV-XV centuries and delve into the history of Russia. In those days, society was divided into estates. It was this conditional division that was reflected in future surnames; representatives of different strata acquired them at different times. Princes, feudal lords, boyars were the first to acquire family names, a little later this fashion came to merchants and nobles. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Fyodor Vasilievich Tokarev, whose full biography is described in this article, was an outstanding designer of small arms, head of an experimental workshop of an arms factory. He is a doctor of technical sciences, a Hero of Socialist Labor, since 1940 a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. The creator of a light machine gun, called the MT and replacing the Vickers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
General Petrov expounded the theoretical provisions of the organization in a simple, understandable language, demonstrating considerable erudition and outstanding intelligence. Of course, there is no place for Christians in the orderly ranks of the defenders of everything “down-to-earth” and “homespun”, so he “crossed himself” and became Miragor. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Soft junk is an old name for fur, which in the 15th - first half of the 18th century was used as a hot commodity, as well as a cash equivalent. It was filmed from mammals with valuable fur. The main method of production is hunting, which was called fur trade in Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The Siberian Order is a special governing body that existed on the territory of Russia in the 17th-18th centuries. It was a special government central institution that had certain rights and had regional competence. We will tell about the history of this order and its most famous leaders in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Lubart's Castle has long been a hallmark of ancient Lutsk. Its walls constantly remind of themselves both the residents of the city and the tourists who visited this amazing region. It is often called Lutsk Castle. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Long life has always attracted the attention of mankind. Recall at least attempts to create a philosopher's stone, one of the functions of which was to be immortality. Yes, and in modern times there are a lot of diets, recommendations about life and numerous pseudo-secrets that supposedly allow a person to live longer than fellow tribesmen. However, no one has yet been able to guarantee an increase in lifespan, which is why people are curious about those who still managed to do it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
The territory of the ancient Scythian civilization covered a large area. There is a lot of evidence for this. For example, the gold of the Scythians, their handicrafts are found in various places of their residence, as well as in burial mounds. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Admiral Lee Sun-shin is known for his resounding victories during the Japanese invasion of Korea. He was a great strategist and naval reformer. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Bosnian Crisis 1908-1909 nearly led to a world war. The conflict was settled, but the Balkan problem remained. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Cyril and Methodius are known as the creators of the Slavic alphabet. Their preaching in pagan countries in the 9th century helped Christianity to spread among the different peoples of Central Europe. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
An outstanding military leader - "white" (as he was called because he always fought on a white horse and in a white uniform) General Skobelev Mikhail Dmitrievich showed himself as an exemplary military administrator in the Russian-Turkish war (1877-1878) , in the conquest of lands by the Russian Empire in Central Asia, and also as a good leader who cares about his subordinates. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Elizaveta Ivanovna Chaikina - Hero of the Soviet Union. This title was awarded to her posthumously. During the Great Patriotic War, the girl actively fought against the invaders, being in a partisan detachment, and was tortured by the Nazis. But they could not break her with torture and never received from Lisa the information they were seeking. As a result, the girl was shot. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Where was the Emirate of Granada located? The city of Granada itself is located right at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range on its northeast side. Part of the suburb, which is called "old", is located on three hills: Sabica, Sacromonte and Albaicin. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Together with the fall of Babylon, all the achievements of the Mesopotamian civilization disappeared without a trace. For a long time, historians even doubted the existence of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, despite the mention of them in ancient manuscripts. However, their skepticism was replaced by a new surge of interest after the excavations of Robert Koldewey, who discovered the Ishtar Gate and the Tower of Babel. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
In a poor family of Koshkins living in the Yaroslavl province, in 1898, on December 3, son Mikhail was born. The boy was left without a father early and from the age of eleven he began working at the Moscow confectionery factory. During the Civil War of 1917 he went to the front. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01
Although Gerasim Kurin is not one of the unknown patriots who fought for the freedom of the Motherland, and his name is included in school textbooks, a detailed biography of the famous partisan will certainly be of interest to everyone who is not indifferent to the history of their country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01