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Article 58 of the Criminal Code of the RSFSR: responsibility for counter-revolutionary activities

One of the most discussed moments of the formation of the USSR as a state - political repression. What happened at that time, as well as the infamous article 58 of the Criminal Code, will be discussed below. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The February Revolution of 1917: background and character

The February Revolution of 1917 is one of the most hackneyed topics in Russian historiography. At the same time, it cannot be said that it does not deserve such increased attention, which was paid to it both in the Soviet era and today. No matter how much it is said about its preparedness, profitability to third parties and foreign financial injections, the February Revolution of 1917 had objective reasons and prerequisites that have been growing for many years. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Reign of Paul 1

The reign of Paul 1 is the most mysterious period in Russian history. This man conceived great transformations, but was killed as a result of a conspiracy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Queues in the USSR: life and culture, interesting facts, photos

Yes, this is a unique phenomenon for our history and country, but throughout the entire period of the existence of the USSR, the queues were different. They stood for bread, and for vodka, and for shoes, and for an apartment. It is very important to know your history, and to avoid confusion in your head, read the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Polar explorer Georgy Sedov: biography, discoveries

The article tells about the life and tragic death of the famous polar explorer Georgy Yakovlevich Sedov. A brief overview of the main events of his biography is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Middle zhuz: description, types, historical facts

Today the Middle Zhuz is one of the most developed parts of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The mining and metallurgical industries, as well as agriculture are concentrated here. Therefore, it will be interesting for many to learn about its history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Natalia Kovshova - sniper girl

Natalya Kovshova is a young sniper girl who during the Great Patriotic War became an example of courage, heroism for adults and strong men. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The uprising of 1113: background and outcome

The uprising of 1113 in Russia is the result of the foreign and domestic policy of the prince and the ruling elite. What were the demands of the rebels and how did this confrontation end?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Emperor Trajan: brief biography, interesting facts, photos

Emperor Trajan ruled the Roman Empire in 98-117. Under him, this state reached its peak and maximum territorial expansion. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Old Russian city: description, features. Old Russian cities: names

From its inception, Russia was famous for its densely populated and fortified villages. It was so famous that the Varangians, who later began to rule it, called the Slavic lands "Gardariki" - the country of cities. The Scandinavians were amazed by the fortifications of the Slavs, since they themselves spent most of their lives at sea. Now we can figure out what an ancient Russian city is and what it is famous for. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ancient China - an empire under the sky itself

Ancient China gave the world a lot of discoveries: a compass, porcelain, silk, paper. He taught us to drink fragrant tea and understand nature. Without this country, our planet would look very different. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Neanderthal is Ancient people are Neanderthals

From the remains found today, it is known that the Neanderthal (an ancient man who lived millennia ago) lived in Europe, Central Asia and the East. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Types and features of the art of primitive society

In this article you will learn about the main types of primitive art and the key stages on the way to its formation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Cavemen. Their life and development

The history of mankind can be conditionally divided into two significant periods - the primitive system and class society. The first period is the era where the caveman ruled. It lasted for many hundreds of thousands of years, in contrast to the second, which is several thousand years at most. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The slave state: education, forms, system

Slave-owning states appeared at the dawn of ancient civilizations. They were based on forced labor and exploitation of the lower strata of society. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Roman Empire: stages of formation, rulers, historical facts

One of the most exciting plots in the history of the ancient world is the crisis of the republic and the transition to empire in Rome. The history of the empire itself is no less rich in events: conspiracies, intrigues, murders. Outstanding achievements were replaced by the most difficult crises, until the empire fell under the onslaught of the Germanic tribes. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Roman history: flag, emperors, events, historical facts

Roman history stretches from the emergence of the culture of Ancient Rome to its subsequent restructuring into a republican, and then into a monarchical state. Each time this meant new rights, laws, the emergence of new strata of the population and experienced leaders. Often, some laws changed radically, and even the flag changed depending on the ruler and the situation. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sergey Korolev (academician): short biography

Sergei Pavlovich Korolev is an academician whose name is known, as a rule, to all educated people of the planet. What is the reason for such popularity? What is it that this undoubtedly talented person managed to create that stories about him have been retold for several decades?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Itzhak Stern - Oskar Schindler's personal accountant

Who is Itzhak Stern? The name of this man is known to everyone who watched the famous film by Steven Spielberg. Itzhak Stern is the accountant of Oskar Schindler, the man who saved over a thousand Jews during World War II. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Myshkova Ninel: biography and filmography

Ninel Myshkova - a talented artist, a woman who received the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Fyodor Ioannovich: biography, years of reign, death

Fyodor Ioannovich ruled for 13.5 years. With his death, the Rurik dynasty on the Moscow throne came to an end. He was distinguished by apathy and poor he alth, which is why he transferred all the affairs to his brother-in-law Boris Godunov. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mary Stuart - woman and queen

Mary Stuart, whose biography is complex and romantic, is known as a noble and feminine ruler who lived more by feelings than by political interests. She was one of the most famous women in Scotland, and her execution in 1587 was a tragic event in the life of the whole country. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ivan the Terrible: biography and interesting facts

The biography of Ivan the Terrible still amazes many with its eccentricity and significance. This is one of the most famous Grand Dukes of Moscow and All Russia today, who actually led the country for 37 years, with the exception of a short period when Simeon Bekbulatovich was the nominal tsar. The reign of Ivan the Terrible was remembered by many for the unreasonable cruelty with which he led his subordinates. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Livonian war: causes and results

Despite all the failures, the Livonian War for a long time predetermined the main course of the foreign policy of the Russian state - the struggle for the B altic Sea became a priority from that moment. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Rurik dynasty on the Russian throne

The first Russian dynasty - the Rurik dynasty, established itself on the Russian throne in 862. This is the year of the calling of the Varangians, according to the Tale of Bygone Years. Who was the first and who was the last in this dynasty? Who carried out the most ambitious reforms?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Ivan the Terrible. Childhood and adolescence of the ruler of all Russia

Ivan the Terrible, on the one hand, a wise reformer, an outstanding and talented figure in the Muscovite state, on the other hand, a bloody tyrant, a real murderer who subjected his subjects to monstrous repressions. How did the formation of the personality of one of the most extraordinary rulers, which had a noticeable impact on the course of Russian history, take place?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible

The first Russian tsar, Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible, was one of the most educated people, he had a phenomenal memory, he was an erudite in theology. He was the author of many letters. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Jackie Onassis (Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis): biography, personal life

The article will talk about an amazing woman - Jackie Onassis, whom fate prepared to become the wife, and later the widow of two famous people, one of whom was the American president, and the second - the owner of a whole fleet of merchant ships. The story is based on her biographical information. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Pestilence: the meaning of the term, concept, historical facts

Pestilence is an outdated designation for an epidemic in Russia, which leads to a large number of victims. As a rule, it is cholera or plague. In our country, this term was mainly applied to the plague epidemic that raged in 1654-1655. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Region is a separate territory. The history of the formation of regions in Russia

This article will focus on the history of the formation of Russian regions. We will also describe in general terms what a region is. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Berbers: the tragedy of 1980. Family members and pets

Some still decide to have large predators like a lion or a panther at home, but, unfortunately, this does not always end well for them. A striking example of this is the Berberovs. The tragedy happened to the son of this family precisely because of their unreasonable desire for home exotic. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

TU-143: history of creation. Design description

The need for reconnaissance behind enemy lines in the mid-fifties, during the beginning of the confrontation between the US and the USSR for dominance in the world, determined the importance of creating unmanned aircraft. Now independently piloted equipment is in service with many countries of the world and its number is growing. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

GKChP: deciphering the abbreviation, history

Almost 25 years have passed since the state of emergency was announced in the media. It was the morning of August 19, a turning point for the USSR in 1991. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

St. Andrew's flag: the history of creation

The St. Andrew's flag is considered the main ship's stern ensign of the Russian fleet. The flag is the intersection of two blue stripes on a white background. The intersection of these two stripes is called the St. Andrew's Cross, hence the name of the flag. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

First manned landing on the moon. Date, history, names

Space has always been the space that beckons with its closeness and inaccessibility. Humans are explorers by nature, and curiosity is the progress of civilization both in terms of technology and expansion of self-awareness. The first landing of a man on the moon strengthened the belief that we are capable of interplanetary flights. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Glorious deeds of Russian heroes

Russian heroes are not just a story. They reflect the essence of the Russian person, his attitude to the Motherland. Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich, Gorynya, Dobrynya Nikitich and many others devoted their lives to serving Russia. They fought countless enemies of our people, guarding and protecting ordinary people. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russian specific principalities: features of feudal fragmentation in Russia

In the history of Russia, a long and difficult period is known, when the country was divided into many small, practically independent specific principalities. It was a time of constant internecine wars and the ongoing struggle for power between the Rurikovichs. In history, this period was called "feudal fragmentation." But what was it? And what were the specific principalities? This question often confuses not only schoolchildren, but also adults. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Monument to the victims of political repressions, St. Petersburg: description, history. Monuments to victims of political repressions in Russia

In one city of Russia, a monument to the victims of political repressions was opened - St. Petersburg was the first city to immortalize these terrible events in the life of our country. It was installed in October 2016, it is also planned to erect a memorial in Moscow. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

German helmets of World War II: history and description

Even non-military helmets often feature a swastika to show support for the Nazi Party. The German helmets of World War II are very similar, and it is important to consider this when trying to determine the type of model. Small changes may be the only difference between one type of helmet and another. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Chris Klein: biography and filmography

“American Pie” is a name many have heard. Someone calls this film vulgar, someone likes it. Opinions are different, but our today's review is about Oz, or rather, the man who incomparably played the role of Ostryker in the first two and last films. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01