History

Each of us who studied history at school or were simply born in the 60s. of the last century, knows that some historians call the Brezhnev era in a special way. They believe that it was "stagnation" - a period that is characterized by the conservation of the old communist regime. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the 15th Congress of the All-Union Communist Party of Bolsheviks, held in Moscow from December 2 to 19, 1927, which initiated the process of large-scale collectivization of agriculture, and also gave a powerful impetus to the fight against domestic political opposition. A brief outline of the main stages of his work is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The decoding of the RSDLP ceased to express the essence of the party, and in order not to be confused with other public associations, in 1918 it was renamed into the VKP (All-Union Communist Party) with an indispensable letter (b) at the end, so that doubts would not torment anyone. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

The future party leader, Marshal of the Soviet Union, Beria Lavrenty Pavlovich was born in a small mountainous Abkhazian village on March 29, 1899 (March 17 according to the old calendar). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

As a result of the 1917 revolution and the establishment of Soviet power, the political elite of the USSR was formed from people who were collectively called "Soviet nomenklatura". This article tells about the history of the formation of this class, the dynamics of its numbers and decomposition. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Nikita Sergeevich Khrushchev carried out a coup d'état, accusing L.P. Beria in espionage in favor of Great Britain, and at the same time in all mortal sins, including hundreds of rapes, and repressions, in which he himself took no less part. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, some "interesting" facts about the activities of the CPSU became known. One of the high-profile incidents was the disappearance of the party's gold reserves. In the early nineties, a variety of versions appeared in the media. The more publications there were, the more rumors spread about the mysterious disappearance of the values of the CPSU. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What was the XXVIII Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, which put an end to the history of the largest state in the world at that time. What is remarkable about the congress from a political and psychological point of view for all Soviet citizens. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Most people associate the most impregnable fortress in the world with Troy, which, besieged by a huge army, was taken only in the 10th year of the siege, and only with the help of cunning - the Trojan horse. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the colonization of India, which was carried out for a long time by the British government, which used for this purpose the East India Trading Company, created back in the 18th century. A brief overview of the main stages of this process is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The post-revolutionary years were in many ways years of anarchy and disorder. To strengthen the positions of the communists in the countryside, committees of the poor were created. They will be discussed in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article is devoted to a brief review of the causes and results of the 1927 grain procurement crisis. The work indicates the essence of the problem and the measures of the party. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

An-26 is one of the best military transport aircraft of the Antonov Design Bureau. Despite the fact that its mass production began a long time ago, it is still actively used in many countries. It is indispensable not only in military transport, but also in civil aviation. There are many modifications of the An-26. The plane is often referred to as the "Ugly Duckling". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The first inhabitants of the Tomsk region appeared several thousand years ago. 2 Paleolithic sites in the city of Tomsk and the village of Mogichin have been known to scientists for a long time. The territory was finally settled in 3000 BC. e. late Neolithic. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

In the history of Russia there are many people, not only famous, but also made a great contribution to the development of the country. Among them is also a well-known collector, philanthropist and diplomat - Golitsyn Dmitry Mikhailovich (1721-1793). Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Historical personalities, one way or another, are significantly associated with large clans and ancient families. Few people have not heard the name of the Demidovs, it flashes quite often in the chronicles of the past. This is an outstanding family, all of them not only served for the benefit of the state, but also touched on charity and art. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Surcouf (fr. Surcouf (N N 3)) is a French submarine. The project was called "sous-marin de bombardement" - "submarine for shelling" or "artillery submarine". Launched on October 18, 1929, commissioned into the fleet in May 1934. Named after the famous privateer Robert Surcouf, was the largest submarine in the world before the construction of the Japanese boats I-400. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Eastern Slavs are a cultural and linguistic community of Slavs who speak East Slavic languages. The tribal unions of the Eastern Slavs, who, according to most scientists, managed to merge into a single nationality, made up the main population of the medieval Old Russian state. As a result of the subsequent political stratification of the Eastern Slavs, by the 17th century three peoples had formed (in decreasing order of numbers): Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Aleksey Orekhov was one of the "minor heroes" of the war - honored veterans of their field, who made a certain contribution to the victory, but were practically forgotten by their descendants. People like Orekhov were neither martyrs, like Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, nor outstanding commanders-in-chief, like Zhukov. They were just people doing quality work, just like most of us. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The ruling dynasty of Great Britain has existed for more than a century. During this time, many members of the great house became famous all over the world not only thanks to the family name, but also due to their contribution to culture, charity and the development of military affairs. Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

How many of our Soviet guys, just boys, died in the Afghan war! How many mothers shed tears at zinc coffins! How much blood of innocent people has been shed! And all human grief lies in one small word - "war". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Throughout his acting career, John Larroquette has portrayed a ton of characters. They have different characters, but in one they are similar - everyone likes the viewer. So who is this actor who created such different and amazing images?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Duke Philippe of Orleans (brother of Louis XIV) was one of the most controversial aristocratic figures in French history. Being second in line to the throne, he posed a serious threat to the monarchy, but even in the era of the Fronde and internal upheavals, Monsieur did not oppose the legitimate ruler. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The hussar regiment is a special military formation that was part of the Russian imperial army and the troops of the Russian kingdom. These were lightly armed horsemen, who were distinguished by a characteristic form, in this they were similar to the lancers. In our country, the first hussars appeared in the middle of the 17th century, they fought as part of the White Army in the Civil War. In this article we will talk about the history of their occurrence, functions and interesting facts. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Count Vorontsov Mikhail Semenovich - a well-known statesman, adjutant general, field marshal general, His Serene Highness Prince (since 1845); Bessarabian and Novorossiysk Governor-General; member of the St. Petersburg Scientific Academy. He contributed to the construction of Odessa and developed the region economically. In this article, you will be presented with his brief biography. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Black Hundreds were members of Russian patriotic organizations of 1905-17 who adhered to the positions of monarchism, anti-Semitism and great-power chauvinism. These organizations applied terror to the rioters. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Socialist competition is the competition in labor productivity between shops, state enterprises, teams and even individual workers that existed in the Soviet Union. Among other things, educational institutions of the "Labor reserves" took part in the socialist competitions. This was supposed to be able to replace the competition that existed in the capitalist world. This practice existed in the Soviet Union, as well as in countries that were part of the Eastern Bloc. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

After the collapse of the USSR, the question arose about the further development of the geopolitical situation in the region. On December 8, 1991, a decision was made to form a new international community of states. The heads of Belarus, Ukraine and Russia took part in the signing of the main document. The place of signing was the residence of Viskuli, located on the territory of Belovezhskaya Pushcha in Belarus. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Novgorod land in the Middle Ages was considered the largest center of trade. From here it was possible to get to Western European countries and to the B altic Sea. Volga Bulgaria, Vladimir principality were located relatively close. The Volga was the waterway to the eastern Muslim countries. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The rivers of the Sverdlovsk region were famous for a large number of fish several centuries ago. However, with the construction of the dam, the species population began to decline sharply. The first dam, located on the Iset reservoir, caused the death of many representatives. Unfortunately, the installation of dams affected almost all (even mountain) rivers, so the number of fish inhabiting other streams is declining to this day. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the period from 1714 to 1719, by decree of Peter I, a regional reform was carried out, within which new separate subjects were identified. On the basis of this decree, the Nizhny Novgorod province was removed from the Kazan province and made an independent unit with the center in Nizhny Novgorod. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Full biography of the famous Russian actor. His successes in the theatrical field and in cinema. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Specificity of feudal relations between landowners. The positions of the king, the change of power and the exchange of lands for an army. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

During the Great Patriotic War, the soldiers of the Red Army were ready to do anything to prevent the invaders from destroying their homeland. One example of this is the hero of the Soviet Union Panikakha Mikhail Averyanovich. Defending the Motherland, he went to his death, while destroying an enemy tank. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Today the concept of "noble people" has already become historicism. And once it was a determining factor in the fate of a person. This helped to achieve high positions in the state, receive a rich dowry, achieve success, we alth and respect from others. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The social institution of eunuchs was formed in ancient times! They were Assyrians, Persians, Byzantines. It then became widespread in China. It was there that these people began to be treated not as "yard rats", but they were endowed with very powerful power. Since then, eunuchs have been hired by high-ranking nobles … Let's find out how this happened. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many of us love to visit castles while traveling - beautiful old buildings that still awe with their grandeur. Of course, they all deserve our attention, but there are those that every person needs to see at least once in their life. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vikings made devastating raids throughout Europe in the VIII-XI centuries. They were courageous warriors and talented sailors. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Archaeological excavations are the opening of a layer of earth in order to study the monuments of former settlement sites. Unfortunately, this process leads to partial destruction of the cultural layer of soil. Unlike laboratory experiments, it is not possible to re-excavate an archaeological site. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Questions about where the Slavs came from, when and where the Slavic people arose, excite people who want to know their roots. Science studies the ethnogenesis of the Slavic tribes, based on archaeological, linguistic and other discoveries, but does not give an unambiguous answer to many difficult questions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01