History 2025, February

The article describes the biography of Khan Kubrat, who is considered the founder of the state of Great Bulgaria. Historical facts related to the personality of the Khan. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

On the feat of twenty-eight Panfilov's men, who in 1941 stopped fascist tanks near Moscow at the Dubosekovo junction, more than one generation has grown up. Among the heroes is Vasily Klochkov, company commissar, who went down in history thanks to the legendary words: “Russia is great, but there is nowhere to retreat. Behind is Moscow. Some consider the events of November 16 to be a literary fiction, which increases interest in the personality of each participant in that historical episode. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article describes one of the heroic pages of the fighting of the Soviet troops in Afghanistan. The battle for height 3234 is not in vain included in many textbooks on the strategy and tactics of combat in the mountains. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article describes the 10 most famous rocket disasters in the history of astronautics. Their popularity can be argued, but they cannot be ignored. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the famous Russian actor Ivan Kokorin. In addition to the films that made him famous, this is about his family and hobbies. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the Comanche Indians, who went down in history by the struggle they waged against the white colonialists. A brief overview of the history of their appearance on the territory of the South American Plain, and the structure formed by the tribes of this unique people is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This person deserved the title and position on his own, without recourse to family ties or money. From the first days of the Great Patriotic War, he served as a company commander. He participated in the iconic battles near Leningrad, and also defended the difficult Stalingrad and Ukrainian fronts. After the war, the career of Sergei Fedorovich went up. And in 1982 he was awarded the title of Hero of the USSR, and a year later Akhromeev - Marshal of the Soviet Union. And on August 24, 1991, the body of Sergei Fedorovich was found dead. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Lin Biao was one of the ten marshals of the People's Republic of China. The military also served as Minister of Defense of the country. Was the right hand of Mao Zedong until he died under mysterious circumstances. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Genghis Khan is known as the greatest Khan of the Mongols. He created a huge empire that stretched across the entire steppe belt of Eurasia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the cities of the Roman Empire. First of all, the capital of the Roman Empire, Rome, is described. The structure of the city, its appearance, and population are considered. Attention is also paid to other cities of Ancient Rome: Carthage and Alexandria, built long before the emergence of the Roman Empire, Trier, Timgad. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Atrium is the central part of the ancient Roman dwelling, the inner court of light, into which the rest of the rooms went. Types of the main element of ancient Roman architecture and its significance in modern times. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

World War II… Long-standing events that mattered in history help to piece together the excavations of the Great Patriotic War. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Every citizen of the country, young and old, should know the majestic history of Russia. The tomb of admirals in Sevastopol is only a small part of history. But it is she who reminds us of the great deeds of our predecessors. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first thing that comes to mind when the term “bursa” is mentioned is the work “Viy” by N.V. Gogol, because the main character of this story, Khoma Brut, is a bursak who went home during a vacation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Biography of the legendary Spartan king Leonidas, his family and children. Greco-Persian Wars and the historical Battle of Thermopylae. The heroic feat of Leonid I. The reasons that influenced his decision to defend the Thermopylae Gorge. The image of a warrior in art, cinema and the memory of him. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this review, we take a look at the biography of the leader of Japan during the Second World War, Hideki Tojo. The focus will be on his actions as a ruler. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Inca Empire with its way of life and beliefs is still a mystery to researchers. The biography of Francisco Pizarro, the man who conquered Peru and initiated the destruction of one of the oldest and most developed civilizations of the New World, raises no less questions. This article will help you with details. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ancient China, whose inventions can be found in any home, gave the world many different useful things. These are fireworks, and a seismoscope, and tea, and a crossbow, and a mechanical clock, and a horse harness, and an iron plow, and many other items. And, of course, every person knows that porcelain, silk, gunpowder and the compass were invented in China. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Kray brothers are gangsters who controlled the underworld in London's East End in the middle of the last century. Their deeds were so daring and comprehensive that even legends began to be made about them. Over the long years of their dominance, they have tried everything from simple robbery to murder and drug trafficking. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Relations between Russia and the Ottoman Empire throughout the centuries-old history were quite complicated, and often political contradictions were resolved on the battlefields. Usually, the point in military conflicts was put through the conclusion of treaties. Among them is the Adrianople Peace Treaty. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 1988, a unique hydrotechnical facility, the Karakum Canal, was put into operation in the Soviet Union. The length of the stream was 1450 kilometers, and it connected the recalcitrant Amu Darya River (locally called Jeyhun) and the Caspian Sea. There are no analogues in the world in terms of complexity, design solutions and difficulties in operation due to the extreme natural conditions of the desert expanses of the Karakum. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Jan Janowski is a Polish bibliographer, science writer and clergyman. Interest in his person is caused by the fact that he made a huge contribution to the development of the culture of Poland in the 18th century. In addition, he was one of those who helped the Załuski brothers set up the first free Polish library. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

According to the results of modern testing by the lead-uranium method, the age of CAI from the Allende meteor is 4568.5 million years. Now this reasoning about the years of the solar system is considered the best. The Earth could have been formed much later than this period - for several tens and even hundreds of millions of years. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 1950, under the ruins near the Brest Fortress, the remains of documents were found, indicating fierce battles in the first months of the war. Previously, there was an opinion that the military operations in June-July 1941 were given to the Germans without much loss. However, the discovered papers said otherwise. Soldiers and officers of the Red Army fought to the last drop of blood. Among them was Efim Moiseevich Fomin, the regimental commissar mentioned in the found document. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The 1999 Moscow explosions are a terrible catastrophe for the entire population of Russia. These are truly very terrible and painful events for many people in the country. Similar explosions continued for 2 months and during this period of time 231 people were killed, and 737 Russian citizens were injured of varying severity. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

When we remember the Red Army soldier of the Great Patriotic War, we invariably imagine a pensive, sad warrior who reached Berlin. Behind him are not only thousands and thousands of kilometers traveled, but also a roll of a raincoat, and in his hands is a faithful PPSh. But was the brainchild of the legendary Shpagin the only automatic weapon in the Red Army?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Test pilots in the Soviet Union were worth their weight in gold. These brave people were awarded orders and honors, sometimes they were given a term for recklessness. And yet each of them went down in history as a man who conquered the sky. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

W alther P38 is a 9mm self-loading pistol made in Germany. The warranty resource is 10,000 shots. It was developed in Thuringia, in the city of Zella-Mehlis, by the firm "Karl W alter Waffenfabrik". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The famous SS man, tank ace, who crushed the lands of France, Poland, Greece, the Soviet Union (Kursk Bulge) with his caterpillars, served in the Wehrmacht until 1936, after - until his death - in the SS. In the USSR he was the commander of a platoon of assault guns.. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Time of Troubles is one of the most important and turning points in the history of Russia. This article will discuss its prerequisites. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The years of Boris Godunov's reign came at a difficult time in the history of the Russian state. This was the period from 1598 to 1605. In fact, the future tsar was in power already under the sick son of Ivan the Terrible - Fedor. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the oldest civilizations of mankind arose at the source of the great African river Nile and was called Egypt. This country has left us a rich culture as a legacy. It impresses with its diversity and versatility. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The main we alth of this beautiful region, which has become the heart of Russia, is wonderful people, talented and hardworking. It was they who wrote the history of Saratov, Balashov, Volsk, Balakovo and all other cities, villages and towns of this beautiful region. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The most important stage in the history of the East was the formation in the 7th century of the Arab caliphate, which lasted more than six centuries. Its origin, main stages of development and decay are described in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The flag of the Russian Federation is a rectangular panel made of three horizontal stripes of different colors. This is one of the three symbols (the other two are the coat of arms and the anthem) of the great state. The meaning of the Russian flag in the modern state is interpreted differently. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Moscow Streltsy rebellion of 1682 led to a reshuffling of power. At the request of the rebels, two young princes, Peter and Ivan, were put on the throne, and their older sister Sophia became regent. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

According to the Geneva Convention, occupation is the temporary presence of foreign armed formations on the territory of a state. Since each aggressor at the time of the attack is tuned mainly to his eternal dominance, he does not consider himself an invader, finding justifications for his actions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Harald Fairhair was the first king of Norway. This pagan monarch united his country and laid the foundation for a dynasty that ruled the country until the 14th century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

BB in the understanding of many, the word "elderly" is associated with old age. So called people who have crossed a certain age line. However, this concept is much broader than we used to think. There are several interesting historical facts that can broaden the reader's horizons and allow him to navigate the various meanings of the word. How little we know about the etymology of words, their meaning and variants. An educated person should always be at the height of information. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Zmievskaya balka in Rostov-on-Don became the largest place in Russia where the Nazi invaders exterminated the Jewish population. In the summer of 1942, more than 27 thousand people were killed here. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01