History 2025, February

Friedrich Wilhelm II - King of Prussia, a representative of the Hohenzollern dynasty, who was in power from 1786 to 1797. In contrast to his famous uncle Frederick the Great, he did not possess the traits necessary for a monarch: will, common sense, and the necessary knowledge. Through the efforts of his uncle, he became a slightly improved copy of his father, Augustus Wilhelm, whom his brother Frederick the Great simply despised for worthlessness. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Grigory Petrovsky was a talented manager, a supporter of the socialist idea. His personality can hardly be called successful, it is rather tragic. He was able to go through exile, prisons, repressions, but could not stand the test of the totalitarian regime. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Forever inscribing himself in history as a man who accomplished a heroic deed - a fiery ramming of an enemy ship, which only the most courageous pilots of the Great Patriotic War went to - Merkulov was awarded only in 2007. We will tell the biography of the hero to readers in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Yamnaya culture is an ancient archaeological culture that existed in the post-Copper-Early Bronze Age. Its representatives were settled over the territory from the Southern Urals in the eastern part to the Dniester in the western, in the south from Ciscaucasia to Sr. Volga region in the north. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The palace peasant is a representative of a special category of the rural population in Russia. This layer was formed around the 15th century in connection with the formation of the grand ducal court and the administrative apparatus of government. This class should be considered as one of the most important signs of the centralization of government and princely power. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Rossiya Hotel in Moscow has remained in the memory of people as a landmark building, which for many was one of the symbols of the Soviet era. The time of its construction coincided with the transition from the pomposity of the imperial architecture of the Stalin era to the minimalism characteristic of the thaw period. The construction of the park on the site of the Rossiya Hotel seemed to have erased all reminders of the huge building that stood here. However, this is not quite true. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The name of this Trojan princess is translated as "at war with her husband", although in ancient Greek mythology she is sung as a model of a faithful and loving wife. Her difficult fate is described by the ancient playwright Euripides in the tragedies "Trojanka" and "Andromache". Homer admired the power of this woman's love in his famous Iliad. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

King Arthur is one of the most famous legendary rulers of the past. His image is reflected in many literary works and cinema. Everything connected with this great ruler of the Britons is extremely interesting and shrouded in a veil of secrecy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vasily Shuisky ruled in 1606-1610. His reign fell on the era of the Time of Troubles, when Russia suffered from a large number of wars. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article discusses the life path of the statesman of the times of Ivan the Terrible - Alexei Fedorovich Adashev. We will study both his career in public service and his personal life. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Maria Leshchinskaya - Queen of France, wife of Louis XV. The biography of the Polish princess is a series of difficult trials. From a young age, she had to fight for her right to a better life, overcoming the insidious tricks of fate. However, even after finding herself in the royal palace, she could not find her happiness. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article is devoted to an overview of the reign and family life of the English king Henry 8 and his immediate successors. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Despite the fact that the regular tribute that was collected in Russia for the Khan of the Golden Horde was not so significant in percentage terms, the peasants were sometimes left completely without a crop and a livelihood. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the 7th-8th centuries. several Germanic states existed on the ruins of the former Western Roman Empire. The tribal union was the center of each of them. For example, these were the Franks, who eventually became French. With the advent of the state, kings from the Merovingian dynasty began to rule there. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Since ancient times, in order to feed themselves, people developed agriculture. To achieve maximum yield, various systems of land cultivation were used, one of them is fallow. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Absheron regiment is the pride and glory of Russia. He, along with Fanagoria, was A. Suvorov's favorite military unit. It was with them that he stormed the impregnable Turkish fortress of Izmail, went on a Swiss campaign. The global importance of the Russian Empire, its respect as a great power was won by the victories of the army. The regiment took part in all wars, starting from the time of Peter I. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

During the Great Patriotic War, the line of defense of besieged Leningrad passed here. The Kuzminskoye cemetery received victims of battles and bombings. The dead were buried in mass graves. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The border of Ukraine until 1917 was constantly changing under the influence of internal and external factors. The modern territory of the state was outlined after the revolution and since then has changed only slightly. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mark Sinclair is a famous actor of our time. A charismatic appearance and a charming smile are far from all the components of a brilliant career. What keeps Mark Sinclair at the top of his fame? How did he manage to achieve the fulfillment of his desires? And what famous name is Mark Sinclair hiding behind?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Proshlyakov - Marshal of the USSR: the military path of the general. The biography is described in detail, the decisive battles of the Great Patriotic War and other wars, interesting facts. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article is devoted to the review of the features of the development of the three political centers in Russia in the 12th-13th centuries. The paper indicates the main features of their development in politics and economics. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This review considers the biography of John Hughes, a well-known businessman and industrialist who founded the city of Donetsk. A general assessment of his activities is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Onuchi were once an indispensable attribute of peasant clothing in Russia and Eastern Europe. Windings and footcloths - close relatives of onuch - were used in the army. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is cursive writing - information designed not only to satisfy the thirst for knowledge of an inquisitive reader, but also has practical application for people whose activities are associated with the need to perceive and process a large amount of oral text. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Smirnova Alexandra was from a young age prone to bouts of melancholy, followed by gaps, during which she was both seductive and brilliant. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Achilles is a character of ancient Greek mythology, a hero whose deeds are sung in Homer's Iliad. Who were his parents? How did he grow up? What brought him under the walls of Troy?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Kazakhstan is a real treasury that stores archaeological treasures, which are an invaluable world heritage. The 4th century BC is the era of the early Iron Age, called the "Berel period" (one of the stages in the development of the culture of nomads living in East Kazakhstan). And his name is associated with the location in the Katon-Karagay district of a burial ground consisting of high burial mounds. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Uniies were concluded repeatedly - in order to strengthen and strengthen the state or church. Consider the most striking cases of the conclusion of unions in history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A pseudonym often plays a big role in a person's life. If these are politicians, then they often go down in history under these names. But many people want to know why Lenin took such a pseudonym for himself. What was he guided by? History also provides answers to such questions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Books and annals of Ancient Russia are of particular importance for the state. Chronicles of the monk Nestor is one of the oldest documents, which told the Slavic peoples about the feat of the youth and the brave, resourceful governor Pretich, who saved Kyiv from the invasion of the Pechenegs, broke through the blockade of the city. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The fate of famous personalities, their pedigree is always of interest to history buffs. Often the interest is in those who tragically died or were killed, especially if it happens at a young age. So, the personality of Emperor Peter III, whose fate was cruel to him from childhood, excites many readers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many people know the phrase "Good Samaritan", but do not think about the origin of this expression. Not everyone has read the Bible, and therefore they are not familiar with the parable told by Jesus. But the very concept and the correct interpretation of the expression should be known: good has been and is valued at all times. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Despite the fact that these two republics of the North Caucasus are small, they are known throughout the world as the historical lands of the ancient Alans. Like all countries, they have their own symbols of statehood: coat of arms and flag. What do these symbols mean for the people?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There have been many military conflicts in the history of mankind. But the wars that took place with the participation of many countries of the world are a rare event. In modern history there are two such world wars: both are cruel, bringing death to civilians, devastation and grief. How long did they last and who was the instigator?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

More than 700-year-old Rurik dynasty stood at the foundation of the Russian state. It was this dynasty that achieved the unification of the principalities, the victory over the Swedes, the victory over the Mongols - the battle on the Kulikovo field. The reign of Rurikovich is a very interesting period in the history of Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The territory of Eurasia has been inhabited by Slavic tribes since ancient times. These are Western, B alto-Slavs and Eastern Slavs. They developed in different ways and at different times reached statehood. Czechs, Poles, Slovaks, Bulgarians, Russians: which of them created the first Slavic state before?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The invention of mankind, such as scuba gear, made it possible for scientists to study the depths of the sea. But who would have guessed that the world-famous artist Leonardo da Vinci was also involved in its creation? Who invented scuba gear is of interest to everyone, but especially diving enthusiasts. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are subjects in our lives that are familiar to everyone from elementary school. Often they are used without thinking about the history of the origin of the instruments. So is the compass: familiar to everyone, but not everyone knows who invented it and how this tool is used by people of different professions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

History is a wonderful science that introduces us not only to events and dates, but also to very interesting historical figures. One of them is Ivan Poddubny, a world famous wrestler. Having survived the difficult period of the country, the Civil and Patriotic Wars, the occupation, he remained faithful to his Fatherland. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Almost 250 years of life under the Mongol-Tatar yoke had a huge impact on the development of Russia. In the thirteenth century, the state consisted of only two principalities: Novgorod and Kyiv. How did it happen that the Golden Horde and Russia were for such a long time in heavy dependence on each other?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01