History 2025, February

This article will focus on the history of the founding of Veliky Novgorod. The year of formation, legends and other information related to this event will be discussed in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Battle of Prokhorovka is traditionally considered the largest battle of wartime. In this article, we will try to dispel this well-established myth. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Kirilla Alekseevich Evstigneev - a well-known participant in the Great Patriotic War, a fighter pilot, he was twice awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. This happened in 1944 and 1945. In 1966 he received the rank of Major General of Aviation. We will tell about the brightest pages of his biography in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Pilot Glinka had exceptional skills in air combat. He effectively used the situation that developed during the battle, could easily organize the coherence of actions within his group, performed incredibly complex maneuvers, and easily defeated the enemy. Dmitry Borisovich is endowed with such characteristics of Glinka by his wingman Ivan Babak. He, like no one else, could appreciate the work of his commander. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In this review, we will focus on the fate of the legendary German ace pilot of the Second World War Hartmann Erich. An analysis of the key moments of his biography and the history of air victories was made. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Biography of the famous German sniper. Interesting facts about Josef Allerberger. The participation of a sniper in the war and the last years of his life. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article is devoted to a brief review of the international situation of the USSR on the eve of the Great Patriotic War. The paper describes the main directions of the domestic and foreign policy of the state. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The meaning of the word "Komsomolets" is incomprehensible to the modern generation. People who found Soviet times remember very well what it means. Komsomolets is a young communist, the future leader of party cells. With the political monopoly of the CPSU, it was impossible to climb to the top of power without the Komsomol. This is the first step in the authoritarian hierarchy. About who the Komsomol members are, later in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today, Stalin's bunker at Taganka has been turned into a museum. There are many who want to visit the "Object 42", the mere mention of which six decades ago could cost a life. Today the price is more modest - only 700 rubles. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article deals with the best aircraft of the Second World War. Both the Soviet and German armies had such winged vehicles. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

God Ganymede, born Prince of Troy, was a mortal man. Gifted with divine beauty, he received immortality and eternal youth as a gift from Zeus. Technically, he was not a god. But his story is a popular subject in ancient art. How did he become a celestial and equal to the ancient Greek gods?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In its original sense, the guillotine is a head-cutting mechanism used in a number of European countries to carry out the death pen alty. The tool was a huge oblique knife, the weight of which varied between 40-100 kg, moving between vertical guides. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The execution of women in the event of their pregnancy was postponed until the forty-first day after childbirth. Also interesting is the custom to treat the condemned and lead to the scaffold only after he recovers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In Soviet times, the name of such a hero as Sergey Lazo was very popular. His biography was an example of devotion to the cause of the formation of Soviet power. It was especially noteworthy that Lazo was originally a nobleman from a we althy family. And a beautiful legend was formed about his death. But what was Sergei Georgievich Lazo really like?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

After the emergence of the Old Russian state, the center of which was Kyiv, the management of lands, including the Novgorod territories, was carried out by the Kyiv prince. However, by the twelfth century the situation began to change. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Humanity is inventive, including in the choice of corporal punishment. They are often quite brutal. Being lashed for "indecent" clothing or being sent to a clinic where they are treated with electric shocks for excessive use of the Internet is an example of the boundless human … fantasy. And to this day there are countries where a hand is cut off for theft. Where is such a cruel punishment applied?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Soviet era has left us quite a legacy. The carpet is on the wall, and opposite the "wall" is a huge closet that occupies the area, yes, the entire wall. This picture is familiar, I think, to many. And after all, such interiors are still common in the CIS countries. What are the features of these interiors, how can you use the Soviet style in the interior, and how not to do it?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article is dedicated to the companions and contemporaries of Peter 1. Their role in the transformational activities of the emperor is indicated. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mark Overmars was considered the ideal side midfielder. His rapid passes along the flank were quite expected by the opponents. At the same time, they were very dangerous. Coordinating his movements, the football player moved to the center with lightning speed and aimed at the goal. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

True bloodthirsty can be called some of the pleasures of the ancient world. Many people ruled in the world, but Cleopatra is unique in the sense that she was the last of the Egyptian pharaohs and the first woman politician. In one of the ancient scrolls, a contemporary wrote about her that the price of her love was death. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

By and large, the entire history of mankind is a series of battles and truces, sometimes short-term, sometimes long-term. Some battles have been lost in the memory of centuries, others remain well-known, but over time everything is erased and forgotten. The war, which claimed the lives of at least 20 million people, and crippled incomparably more, the battles for which were fierce not only in Europe, but also in Africa and the Middle East, is slowly fading into the past. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Bernard Baruch is a famous American financier and political adviser. He was one of the most successful US investors in the first half of the 20th century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

At the end of the war, scout Maria Polyakova became a real legend, inspiring many generations of Russian spies. This fragile and defenseless girl was able to achieve success where seemingly strong men faced insurmountable obstacles. What led Maria Polyakova? What ideals did she pursue? And why is she considered one of the best spies of the past?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The family of N. A. and N. I. Goncharovs is known mainly because of the marriage of their youngest daughter Natalia with Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. At the same time, few people know what kind of life Alexandra Goncharova lived, but meanwhile, at one time she took upon herself the burden of caring for the poet's large family and witnessed many important events. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Peter Ivanovich Bagration, whose brief biography will not cover all the important events that occurred in his life, was an outstanding person. He forever left a mark in history as a talented commander. Descendant of the Georgian royal house. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Flight engineer Alexander Sizov miraculously managed to survive in a terrible plane crash that shook the whole world. In 2011, a plane crash claimed the lives of 44 people, and only one person on that ill-fated flight was able to overcome death and survive against all odds. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The word "barbarian" has existed in Russian for a very long time. It can be found in Old Church Slavonic and Old Russian. The history of the origin of this name is extremely interesting. This article will look at the meaning of the word "barbarian" and how it has changed over time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Time is a sworn enemy that inexorably carries into oblivion the names of people who died doing their job, turning tragedy into another date on the pages of history. Almost two decades have passed since the Kursk submarine sank, and 118 people died with it. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many printed publications, from front-line leaflets to the central press, colorfully described exactly how Matrosov threw himself into the embrasure with his chest. It turned out that the feat was preceded by a rather long, ideologically verified speech. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of shoes has a length of 25-30 thousand years, ranging from the oldest specimens made of leather and straw, ancient Greek sandals, and ending with modern models of stilettos, sneakers and boots. Over these centuries, fashion, varieties, styles and techniques for making shoes have changed many times, which is described in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

On the meaning of the term "consummation" very few people guess. It turns out that this is one of the stages of marriage. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of mankind is made by men and women equally. Only their roles are different. Women most often act as gray and black cardinals, while men are heroic and beat their chests. Therefore, there are more of them and fell into the annals of history. The great women in the history of mankind are, in principle, all the women who lived, live and will live. And this is not a compliment, but a simple statement of fact. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Yan 3 Sobieski, whose biography (short) is the subject of this review, was the Polish king, the Lithuanian prince, and also held a number of important political and administrative posts and positions. He also became famous as a talented military leader who won victories over the Tatars and Turks. The Polish ruler preserved the integrity of the kingdom for a while and did a lot to strengthen the supreme power, at least for the duration of his reign. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many people in their kitchen have such a piece of utensil as a faceted glass. The history of its origin is rather vague and contradictory. Glasses are practically removed from production, but many are in no hurry to get rid of them. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In World War II, the Japanese army had many types and modifications of tanks. Most of them appeared as an attempt to catch up and overtake the cars of Western competitors. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

How did the book come about? Writing material played a big role in this. Each civilization, having discovered its own way of recording information, began to use various things for writing: plant stems, leaves, clay tablets, tree bark, metal. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ancient Egyptian pyramids keep many secrets and mysteries to this day. Some of them, of course, have already been disclosed, but there are questions that still worry the minds of scientists and historians. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Nikita Kozhemyaka has long been a hero of folk tales in Russia. This is a typical example of a hero who is not only strong and brave, but also kind. There are several versions of the tale, but in all of them Nikita Kozhemyaka is the hero who killed the dragon and saved the princess. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The outcome of any war depends on many factors, among which, of course, weapons are of considerable importance. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

India has always been a mysterious country with traditions unlike any other. Powerful ceremonies, untold riches, luxury - all this attracted and continues to attract the interest of people from all over the world. However, even people familiar with the history of this incredible country are unlikely to know what records were made in Ancient India and with what tools, and the answers to these questions are quite simple. One has only to mentally return to the distant past. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01