History

Old Russian people: definition, formation and historical significance

How was the ancient Russian people formed? The development of feudal relations takes place in the process of transforming tribal unions into principalities, that is, separate state associations. The history of Kievan Rus begins with this process. The formation of the Old Russian state and the formation of the Old Russian nationality are interrelated processes. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Movses Khorenatsi: biography, "History of Armenia"

Armenian historiography is the oldest in Transcaucasia. At the time when the first Georgian chroniclers began to write their works in the 9th-10th centuries, the works of Khazar Parpetsi, Faustus of Byzantium, Koryun, Yeghishe and Movses Khorenatsi were already stored in Byzantine libraries. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Theodore Roosevelt: a brief biography of the President of the United States

President Theodore Roosevelt tried not to interfere in the activities of American monopolists. As for his foreign policy, work continued on the formation of an imperialist world state. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sections of the Commonwe alth and their historical significance

One of the most powerful states in Europe in the middle of the second millennium - Poland - by the 18th century turned into a country torn apart by internal contradictions, into an arena of disputes between neighboring states - Russia, Prussia, Austria. Sections of the Commonwe alth have become a natural process of development of this country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Scattered manufactory: definition, examples. Features of scattered and centralized manufactory

Scattered manufacture - one of the ways to organize industrial production in the Middle Ages. What other manufactories existed and how they differed, we will tell in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russian steam locomotives: history of creation, stages of development of steam locomotive building, historical facts and events

The history of steam locomotives in Russia is interesting and unique. After all, it was they who became the basis of railway transport, which today connects the most remote corners of the country. Many admit that this is one of the most amazing things ever created by man. A machine that managed to combine air, fire, metal and water in itself. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

USA at the beginning of the 20th century: politics, economics and society

At the dawn of the twentieth century, America was no longer a republic actively fighting for its freedom and survival. It can be described as one of the largest and most developed powers in the world. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

USSR: sights and main monuments of the era

From 1922 to 1991, on the map of the planet there was a huge state formation in terms of area and the most powerful in terms of economic potential - the Soviet Union (USSR). The sights of this country, monuments of architecture and monumental art, amaze even today with their scope, massiveness and extraordinary realism. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

RSFSR - what is it? RSFSR: decoding, education, composition and territory

The name of the RSFSR first appeared in 1918, it was used as the name for the world's first proletarian state, formed after the October Revolution in 1917. It lasted until the end of December 1991, when a decision was made to rename the country to the Russian Federation. So how did the formation of the RSFSR happen, how does this abbreviation stand for and what are the most significant events that took place on its territory?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

American engineer and inventor Robert Fulton: biography, discoveries and interesting facts

Robert Fulton is one of the most interesting names of the New Age. An eyewitness to many interesting events, a participant in wars, an inventor and a scientist. You can list the unique qualities of this man for a long time, but wouldn't it be better to turn to the legacy of what Robert Fulton left to his descendants?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

James Watt - inventor of the steam engine

James Watt was the one whose work culminated in the Industrial Revolution for England and the world. An engineer and inventor from Scotland was improving the Newcomen machine, as a result of which he invented his universal-purpose engine. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sons of Vladimir Monomakh: names and their history

The Great Kyiv Prince Vladimir Monomakh went down in history as a talented statesman, thinker and writer. He managed to temporarily stop civil strife and the disintegration of the state into small principalities, protect it from the Polovtsian raids and raise its status in the international arena. An important role in maintaining the integrity of the state was played by the sons of Vladimir Monomakh, who occupied princely tables in the largest and most strategically important cities. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The most famous generals. Alexander Vasilievich Suvorov

The glory of Russian weapons has been forged for centuries. The valor of the Russian people at all times commanded respect from the most powerful world powers. Even sworn enemies could not sometimes hide their admiration for the stamina and strength of the Russians. Great merit in the military achievements of Russia belongs to its great military leaders. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Iron Age. Ancient history

World history bases its periodization on two principles that are relevant for the formation of the human race - the material for the production of tools and manufacturing technology. In accordance with these principles, the concepts of "Stone", "Bronze" and "Iron" age appeared. Each of these periodizations has become a step in the development of mankind, the next round of evolution and knowledge of human capabilities and natural resources. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Popular movements in the 17th century

People's movements in the 17th century in Russia were mass phenomena. The Time of Troubles is over. All spheres of public life were completely destroyed: the economy, politics, social relations, culture, spiritual development. Naturally, it was necessary to restore the economy. Many reforms and innovations hurt the population of that time. The result is a popular movement. We will try to analyze this topic in more detail. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Louis VII: King of France, brief biography, date of birth, period of reign, historical facts and events, date and cause of death

Louis VII (years of life 1120-1180) ruled in France for forty-three years. In traditional history, he was considered a weak monarch, but this can be argued. Yes, he was not the one who defeated the Germans and was fond of carnal pleasures, but not everything is so simple. He deserves to be called a worthy representative of the Capetians. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Crusades (table and dates)

This article will help you understand the causes and reasons, as well as trace the chronology. It is accompanied by a table compiled on the topic of "Crusades" containing the most important dates, names and events. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Egyptian hieroglyphs. Egyptian hieroglyphs and their meaning. ancient egyptian hieroglyphs

Egyptian hieroglyphs are one of the writing systems used for almost 3.5 thousand years. In Egypt, it began to be used at the turn of the 4th and 3rd millennium BC. This system combined elements of phonetic, syllabic and ideographic style. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is a cultural layer?

The article is devoted to a brief description of the cultural layer. The work indicates its composition, stratification and formation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The most ancient cities in the world. The oldest cities in the world: a list

Not much is known about the oldest cities on the planet. There are objective reasons for this. For example, the climate changed, and entire nations were forced to leave the promised places, which over time were covered with completely applied layers of earth or they were swallowed up by the jungle. Many ancient cities of the world went under water, as a result of earthquakes disappeared under the ashes, like Pompeii. And of course, wars that wipe entire civilizations off the face of the earth. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Russian state: stages of formation and interesting facts

The beginning of the formation of statehood, researchers refer to the VIII-IX centuries. During this period, the population moves from the appropriating economy to the producing one. This has led to we alth inequality. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Ipatiev Chronicle is a unique monument of ancient Russian literature

"Describe, without further ado, everything that you will witness in life." These words of A..S. Pushkin, like no other, illuminate the meaning of Russian chronicle writing. We are especially interested in the Ipatiev Chronicle, the only one that recorded the events of the history of Galicia-Volyn Rus. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ancient Kyiv - the capital of Ancient Russia. Ancient Kyiv: history and architecture

The glorious city of Kyiv bears many names. This is the mother of Russian cities, Zlatoglav, the city of seven hills and bald mountains. Its history is full of interesting and mysterious events. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Is a nomad a restless neighbor or a useful partner? Nomads in the history of Russia

What we know from the school curriculum about representatives of nomadic peoples does not quite correspond to reality. A nomad is not only a representative of a semi-savage tribe who sought to rob and kill. For example, the Polovtsians - a nomadic tribe that got its name from the yellow hair of its representatives - were engaged in cattle breeding, as well as trade. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Territorial composition of the Russian Empire

Empires of the world collapsed, disintegrated, and separate independent states were formed in their place. A similar fate did not bypass the Russian Empire, which lasted 196 years, starting in 1721 and ending in 1917. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is the peasant question?

It's no secret that the peasants in Russia have always been oppressed. Before the abolition of serfdom (and indeed, even after it), life was hard for them. Nevertheless, starting from Paul the First, the rulers took measures to improve the life of the population and solve the peasant issue. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Corporal punishment as a form of physical and mental abuse

In all ages, corporal punishment has accompanied human society. In today's civilized society, corporal punishment has been replaced by pedagogy and the Criminal Code. But beating is so ingrained in our brain that it is unlikely to ever cease to exist. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The contradictions of progress and regress are the driving forces of history

Discourses about the driving forces of the historical process run into the question of where humanity is heading, what it wants and what it has already achieved. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

2 Congress of Soviets. Decisions adopted at the II Congress of Soviets

The article tells about the work of the 2nd Congress of Soviets of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies, the first meeting of which took place on October 25 (November 7), 1917. A brief outline of the issues considered at it and the adopted documents is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Manifesto of the three-day corvee - description, history, causes and consequences

The publication of the Manifesto on the three-day corvee is an important event in the history of Russia. The legislative act marked the beginning of the restriction of serfdom in the empire. What is the content of the manifest? How did contemporaries react to this legislative act?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Features of bourgeois revolutions

Bourgeois revolution is a social phenomenon, the purpose of which is the forcible removal of the feudal class from power, the transition to the capitalist system. Once it was a cutting-edge, significant event. Having taken place in England, the Netherlands and France in the 17th and 18th centuries, the bourgeois revolution changed the course of world history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Complete collectivization of agriculture: goals, essence, results

The article tells about the implementation of the complete collectivization of the country's agriculture, begun in 1928 at the initiative of Stalin. A brief outline of its history is given, as well as a number of negative processes that accompanied it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

1933: world politics, chronological order, achievements and failures, historical facts and events

In 1933, many socially significant events took place not only in our country, but throughout the world. Traditionally, the focus was on the Soviet Union, the United States of America and Germany. Read more about the most significant moments of the year in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Fyodor Ivanovich, Tsar: biography, years of reign

Quiet, deeply believing in God's providence, the king saw that the Lord ruled his country and preserved his kingdom. Such was the last Rurikovich, Fedor Ivanovich - the king, whose biography and deeds left a good mark in the history of the country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Cathedral code of 1649

From this informational article you will learn what the Cathedral Code was. It also tells what relations were regulated by his articles. You will find out the interests of which class of Russia it defended. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Was there a “Decree on Lesson Years” and who is its true author?

There is a historical hypothesis that Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich finally plunged Russia into the darkness of serfdom by issuing a document called “Decree on Lesson Years”. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Revolutionary situation: concept and main features

The article describes the concept of "revolutionary situation", gives a brief overview of the main features of this socio-political phenomenon and provides examples of its emergence from Russian history. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Seven-lobed temple rings (photo)

Temporal rings - adornments of Slavic women, fixed, as a rule, at the temples. They were made of gold, silver, bronze. Slavs wore temporal rings one by one or several pairs at once. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Stolypin's reforms in agriculture

Stolypin's agrarian reform was designed to overcome Russia's growing lag behind Western states. Its implementation and results are covered in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Supreme Commander: Authority, Responsibility

This article describes the functions, duties and rights of the commander-in-chief and the history of the position. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01