History 2025, February

The material will discuss the history of one of the most respected award regalia of the Soviet state. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

We all know who the Vikings are. Their ship, barely appearing on the horizon, promised trouble to the locals. But they were not only bloodthirsty and brave warriors, but also skilled sailors and fearless travelers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the greatest states of antiquity - Ancient Rome. It was named after its founder, Romulus. Rome is a city with a great history that has experienced ups and downs at different times. What are they, Roman emperors? The list of the greatest rulers is presented in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Afghanistan is a country that has been the sphere of interests of the most important players in world politics for more than 200 years. Its name is firmly entrenched in the list of the most dangerous hot spots on our planet. However, only a few know the history of Afghanistan, which is briefly described in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In recent years, the black-yellow-white imperial flag, or white-yellow-black, has become popular. What is the meaning of the imperial flag? What is its history? Why is he forgotten?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Catherine II took a course on the policy of enlightened absolutism. As a result, she made Russia an authoritative world power. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of Japan is one of the most mysterious pages in the history of the Asian region. The country adhered to traditions for a very long time, and this left its mark. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Movladi Zaipullaevich Baysarov is a Chechen military figure, commander of the Highlander detachment, former bodyguard of Akhmat Kadyrov. According to some reports, in the early 90s he was an FSB agent and worked under cover in the Islamic Special Purpose Regiment of the CRI. Was involved in the abduction of citizens of the Russian Federation and European countries. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Yamadayev Sulim Bekmirzaevich received the title of Hero of Russia in 2005. Under his command was the battalion "Vostok", whose activity was the fight against the separatists. Yamadayev was fired in 2008 after a conflict with Ramzan Kadyrov. A year later, an attempt was made on Sulim Bekmirzaevich. The date of his death raises many doubts and is still. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The residence of the Pope, continuing the Vatican temple, consists of various rooms, of which there are more than a thousand. The Apostolic Palace (Residenza Papale) is famous for its richly decorated halls, which contain the great treasures of a small state. Perhaps the most famous are those where genuine masterpieces are located - called the standard of fine art of the Renaissance, the stanzas of Raphael. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Probably today only the most incurious children and teenagers do not know who Hercules is. Indeed, in Soviet times, and even later, many books on ancient Greek mythology were published, telling in detail about him and his exploits. Let's plunge into the distant past, in the days of Hellas. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Battle of Narva was the first in the Great Northern War between Russia and Sweden. Russian troops were defeated due to disorganization and unpreparedness for confrontation with a strong enemy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The same, according to Alexander Pushkin, "Noble Sheremetev" received many awards for his military exploits and merits in the diplomatic field. Boris Petrovich Sheremetev, whose biography is described below, became one of the first field marshals in Russia and a large landowner, he was the first in the history of the Russian state to be granted the dignity of a count. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What was the South-Eastern Front of the Red Army? What kind of hostilities took place in this direction? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article. It is known that the South-Eastern Front is a strategic operational detachment of the Red Army during the Civil War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Dmitry Nikolaevich Sheremetev belonged to an ancient noble family, which gave Russia many outstanding statesmen and commanders. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Bormann Martin - one of the most significant Nazi leaders, who went down in history as a "grey eminence", whose place was at the throne of his beloved Fuhrer. In order to become indispensable and irreplaceable for Hitler, Bormann tried to do everything. He kept all competitors at a distance, maintaining and wisely using the leading position. At the end of the war, while trying to get out of Berlin to save himself, Bormann went missing. History knows several scenarios. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It's hard to imagine the most anticipated holiday of the year, loved by children and adults, without such a classic attribute as a Christmas tree. The history of the tradition that commands to decorate this tree for the holiday goes back centuries. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Among the many historical events that formed modern Russia, one of the main ones can be considered the moment when serfdom was abolished. The nature of this and subsequent reforms largely influenced the further development of the political situation in the country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

For more than 1000 years the whole world knows and talks about how geese saved Rome. But the laws of zoology clearly demonstrate that this fact is contrary to the truth. So how was it really?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Active drummers were rewarded at work. And those who stood out in particular were awarded commendable letters and solid government prizes. Someone was even given a badge "Drummer of communist labor". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A big conflict was brewing, which could no longer be avoided. Another peasant war was approaching. Antonovshchina - a bloody dispute between the peasants and the Soviet government. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

So what is the origin story of the word "penny"? There are four versions, four theories, which etymologists still argue among themselves. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Long ago, in 1711, on a cold November day in a small village in the Arkhangelsk province, Mikhail Lomonosov was born. His family was quite we althy. Father, Vasily Dorofeevich, was a Pomor peasant, and his mother, Elena Ivanovna, was the daughter of a churchyard mallow. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It would seem that such a simple achievement - the invention of the wheel, and yet it is great. The first ancient wheels were found in Mesopotamia, Hungary, Central Asia and in the steppes of the Don and Dnieper. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What was the role of Alexander II in the abolition of serfdom? Why did he decide to make the peasants free? We will answer these and other questions in the article. The peasant reform, which abolished serfdom, began in Russia in 1861. It was one of the most significant transformations of the emperor. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this article, the author sets out a look at the main myths associated with the famous tank battle of the Great Patriotic War, as well as the reasons and validity of their occurrence. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Svyatoslav Vsevolodovich ruled many principalities of fragmented Russia in the 12th century. His name is most often associated with the medieval poem "The Tale of Igor's Campaign", in which he is one of the main characters. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

907 in the history of Russia is marked by the legendary campaign against Constantinople (or as it was also called - Tsargrad), which was led by Prince Oleg of Novgorod. This event is associated with a lot of speculation and doubts on the part of historians, many of whom do not believe in its authenticity for a number of reasons. In this article, we will tell in detail about Oleg’s campaign against Tsargrad (summary), and try to figure out whether this event really happened the way the ancient Russian chronicles depict it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Connoisseurs of history argue that the development of European culture would have been impossible without Ancient Greece. Indeed, the modern world owes a lot to Hellas. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the most difficult and significant for the history of all mankind was World War 2. The weapons that were used in this crazy battle of 63 of the 74 countries that existed at that time claimed hundreds of millions of human lives. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Great Patriotic War ended with a victory that the Soviet people had been seeking for four years. Men fought on the fronts, women worked on collective farms, at military factories - in a word, they provided rear. However, the euphoria caused by the long-awaited victory was replaced by a sense of hopelessness. Continuous hard work, hunger, Stalinist repressions, renewed with renewed vigor - these phenomena overshadowed the post-war years. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the early post-war years, the countries that had previously been allies in the anti-fascist struggle became irreconcilable enemies. One of the manifestations of this confrontation was, developed in the United States, a plan of attack on the USSR, called "Dropshot". It is discussed in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The war in Syria has been going on for more than five years. It began with an uprising against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in the spring of 2011. Over time, various military-political groups and international organizations were involved in the conflict. Analysts believe that the situation in the Middle East and the possibility of combating international terrorism depend on the outcome of the war in Syria. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Battle of Rzhev has become synonymous with a huge number of senseless human losses. Throughout the year, at the cost of huge sacrifices, Soviet soldiers beat off kilometer after kilometer in the forests near Moscow and Tver. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first Ukrainian cosmonaut, Pavel Popovich, was born in the simplest and most ordinary family. It is unlikely that anyone could have thought then that this person would become one of the few who would be lucky in 1960 to be enrolled in the first cosmonaut corps along with the legendary Yuri Gagarin and fly into space twice. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The German film and theater actress, TV presenter, which will be discussed in this article, gained fame in world cinema mainly thanks to a duet with actor Til Schweiger in the films "Handsome" and "Handsome 2" (comedy). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The invasion of Batu into Russia (XIII century) - the invasion of the army of the Mongol Empire into the territory of the ancient Russian principalities. This event left a deep mark in the history of our Fatherland. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

God Balder in Scandinavian mythology was also called Balder, which in translation meant "master". Agriculture was considered his sphere of patronage, however, like the whole plant world. The pagans worshiped the god Balder as the deity of spring, the rebirth of nature after hibernation and all light in general. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ivan Alekseevich Romanov, unlike the younger brother of Peter I, has never been of great interest to researchers. Nevertheless, he was the last king to be crowned king with the legendary cap of Monomakh. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Westphalian system is the order of international politics established in Europe in the 17th century. It laid the foundations of modern relations between countries and gave impetus to the formation of new nation-states. After the First World War, the Versailles-Washington system developed, which had many shortcomings and was completely unstable. After World War II, the Y alta-Potsdam system of international relations operated. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01