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Among other heroes of the Civil War, Oleko Dundich stood out for his incredible courage and unparalleled courage. The brave Croat fought for the ideals of the revolution far from his homeland. His personality is shrouded in legends, many of which are irrelevant to reality

The name of this man in some sources is discussed as the name of a hero who gave his life for the freedom of his people. Others speak of him as a murderer who blindly defended his own views. The significance of the person of Mikhail Sergeevich Tolstoy in modern history should be judged by history and life itself

Space at all times has been and remains a mystery for the inquiring human mind. The process of studying and developing space in the vicinity of the Earth is accompanied by high risks and real danger. Dusty paths of distant planets are not yet accessible to earthlings

At the cost of his life, this guy saved his colleagues. It happened not long ago, and the guys were opposed not to the fascist invaders, but to local bandits. Today, in the homeland of the hero, his act is compared with the feat of Alexander Matrosov

Tukhachevsky Mikhail is the youngest Marshal of the USSR, he received this title at the age of 42. He was compared to Napoleon, and Stalin called him Napoleon. The personality of Tukhachevsky is considered controversial. Family, early years Mikhail Nikolaevich was born on February 16, 1893

Over the past three hundred years, many awards have appeared in Russia. But there is one among them that enjoys special honor and respect. History It all started with Catherine II, who established in 1765 the highest award for military distinction - the Order of St

During the absence of firearms, reliable and comfortable protective equipment was of particular importance, significantly increasing the warrior's chances of victory. It was supposed to protect equally well both from arrows and from piercing-cutting weapons in a direct attack

“The soldiers, for safety reasons, divided people into groups. Mothers were put on one bus, their children on the other. Without tears, it was impossible to watch how they said goodbye to each other. The bomb hit the bus with children …”- the words of the Afghan Sergei

The modern army is often compared to a complex mechanism. And indeed it is. To carry out the tasks facing the armed forces to protect the country, specialists of different profiles are required. The military registration profession of General Andrei Serdyukov is a paratrooper

The recent victors of German fascism, the USSR and the United States in the 20th century, more than once became fierce opponents. Including in real wars. Chief among them is the 45-year Cold War. Shots did not always sound on it, but there was a direct danger not only of the Third World, but also of a global universal catastrophe

Scouts and secret agents of influence are never written about during their lifetime. Moreover, they never publish genuine materials. At the same time, the curious public is given the opportunity to read and re-read exciting novels based on real events

The Nanjing Massacre is a series of massacres, rapes and other crimes committed by the Japanese military during the Second Sino-Japanese War in Nanjing in 1937. Most of the events took place within six weeks of the capture of Nanking on December 13, 1937

The commander-in-chief of the Wehrmacht Wilhelm Bodevin Johann Gustav Keitel was present at the Nuremberg trials among the main accused. For crimes committed against humanity, in 1946, a field marshal, among other Nazis, was sentenced to death

Officer Vladislav Posadsky became widely known after his death. Freeing the hostages in Chechnya, he stood unarmed under the bullets and shielded the civilians with his body. Then four militants were killed, including a field commander. Posadsky died, becoming a hero of Russia posthumously

In Russia, from the time of Alexander I to the 1917 revolution, the St.George Cross was the most coveted award for any military man. Only the most courageous soldiers managed to become a complete St. George Knight. It is interesting that many of them have already successfully served in the Soviet army and held the highest command posts

In the current chronological period, space flights have become commonplace. But still fresh in memory are the years when Soviet people took their first steps in this direction. Andriyan Nikolaev became the third citizen of the USSR to overcome gravity

The fate of the Russian generals evolved in different ways. Lavr Georgievich Kornilov, a military leader devoted to his homeland, remained in the memory of his descendants an ambiguous personality. There are objective reasons for this impression

The figure of Heinrich Müller is shrouded in riddles and secrets. The SS Gruppenfuehrer, Lieutenant General of Police, was not present at the Nuremberg trials among the other accused. His own death helped him to avoid this, which caused a lot of doubts

Religious wars have taken place in the world since ancient times. The confrontation between civilizations and religions often became the cause of massive bloodshed, and plunged many states into chaos for many years. What is the essence of the "

Today any Russian schoolchild knows: the Black Cat gang was defeated by Gleb Zheglov and Volodya Sharapov! Vladimir Sharapov is probably one of the most recognizable characters in Soviet cinema. Many remember him from the film "The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed"

The rules for conscription are the same for both autumn and spring conscription. The organization of the event is carried out in accordance with Article 26 of the Federal Law "On conscription and military service". And from Articles 22 and 23 you can find out who is fit for the service and who is not

Today it is difficult to meet a person who does not know what a Kalashnikov assault rifle is. It is the most common weapon in the world and has even been listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Today, there are four countries with state symbols depicting a Kalashnikov assault rifle

The Order of the Badge of Honor became, in fact, the last major award among those instituted in the Soviet Union in the pre-war period. The need for this distinctive sign arose as the government sought to find methods of additional incentives for the workers of the Land of the Soviets, not related to direct economic incentives

The Order of St. Andrew the First-Called is one of the oldest insignia, approved by Peter the Great, and the most significant in the Russian Empire. It has always been an honor to receive such an order. And it is no coincidence: after all, this award was awarded for special services to the Fatherland

Nikolai Gumilyov is one of the brightest representatives of the Silver Age poets. His poems continue to live at various poetry evenings, are set to music. Childhood and youth Nikolai Stepanovich Gumilyov was born on April 15, 1886 in Kronstadt, a port town near Petrograd

Many parishioners turn to pastors in church churches with the question of how a Christian can be saved in the world. After all, it is becoming more and more difficult to do this lately, saturated with crises, wars, and a decline in spirituality

The work of the Russian writer and playwright Yuri German opened with modernist prose. The writing style of the Stalin Prize laureate then changed dramatically. A screenwriter and a recognized classic of Russian literature, he became one of the first in Russia to write a family novel

Pascal - under this creative pseudonym, pop performer and musician Pavel Titov is popular. This artist has successfully released 5 albums. His hits are regularly heard on radio stations in the Russian Federation, as well as in the CIS countries, the Baltic countries, Ukraine and Georgia

The activities of Mao Zedong occupy a special place in the history of the People's Republic of China. A huge number of books have been written about him, many films have been shot. Despite the fact that Mao Zedong is still remembered as a great tyrant, his personality, politics and philosophical teachings had a decisive impact on the fate of China

The cruiser "Admiral Ushakov" - Project 68-bis, development of the Soviet Union. The vessel was laid down in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) in 1950 at the Baltic Shipyard. In 1951, the cruiser was launched, and in 1953 she officially entered the Navy

The fate of warships is shaped in different ways. Some die in battle. Others slowly and inevitably collapse at the pier from old age. The nuclear-powered missile cruiser "Admiral Lazarev" served in the Pacific Fleet. Confrontation concept For several decades of the twentieth century, the confrontation between two states remained in the world:

Confession is one of the seven church sacraments that a Christian can begin to receive grace-filled help, spiritual cleansing and growth in faith. Otherwise, this sacrament is called repentance and means repentance before God for personal sins

In addition to the well-known federal government bodies, there are also local ones. Their structure differs depending on what type the subject of the federation belongs to: oblast, republic or krai. The region, as a structure more autonomous than the region, has its own characteristics in the structure of the local administration

Anna Molchanova is a Russian theater and film actress, known to viewers for her roles in the TV series Streets of Broken Lights. The wife of one of the leading filmmakers of Russia Alexei Viktorovich Kozlov. Biography Anna was born at the end of May 1974 in the city on the Neva, which was then called Leningrad

The popular Russian TV series "Angelica" quickly won the love of the audience with its incredible plot twists and twists and turns in which the main character falls. The story of a beauty who dreamed of happiness, but received a tragedy, did not leave indifferent the majority of spectators who want to know in advance how Angelica will end

Anna Kournikova is a famous fashion model and tennis player. She became the youngest Russian participant in the Olympic Games. Anna has the title of the first racket of the world. Childhood, adolescence Anna was born in Moscow on June 7, 1981

Marina Ivanovna Tsvetaeva is a famous poet of the Silver Age, who is one of the key figures in world poetry of the 20th century. What is interesting about her biography and personal life? Childhood and adolescence of Marina Tsvetaeva The future poetess was born in Moscow on September 26, 1892

Governance of a province is difficult. Not every man will take over the reins. Russian women at all times knew how to cope with the assigned tasks. Marina Kovtun has been serving as governor for the second term. Starting conditions Marina Vasilievna Kovtun was born on March 10, 1962 in an ordinary Soviet family

It is believed that the policy pursued by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has thrown Iranian society back many years. During his reign, women's rights and democratic freedoms were significantly curtailed. The President sought to rid society of those whom he considered objectionable

Actor of theater, cinema and stage Oleinikov Ilya was remembered by the audience for the humorous program "Gorodok", which was shown on screens for 19 years. His real name is Klyaver. Early years, adolescence Ilya Lvovich was born on July 10, 1947

The recognized master of comic episodes Gerdt Zinovy played in many films, was a favorite of women. His real name was Zalman Afroimovich Khrapinovich, among his friends - Zyama. early years Zinovy Efimovich was born on September 21, 1916

The mysterious great civilization of the Incas, which submitted to the invincible conqueror Francisco Pizarro. She disappeared from the face of South America, giving way to the countries of the New World. America's conqueror was illegitimate

Vladimir Andreevich Artemiev - Soviet designer, one of the creators of the legendary Katyusha. His work has received two Stalin Prizes. He is a holder of the Orders of the Red Banner of Labor and the Red Star. Vladimir Andreevich was born into a noble family of St

Igor Martynov is one of the Russian officials on a regional scale. He started his career building military facilities. In the troubled nineties, business came, and from there - to the administration of the native Astrakhan region. Takes a high place in the media rating of regional officials in terms of citation

The Arkankergen border post on the Kazakh-Chinese border is located in the mountains at an altitude of about 3000 meters. The terrain is difficult to access, there are no settlements nearby. The post works only in summer, when the border is violated by the citizens of the PRC, who come to these mountainous places in search of medicinal herbs

In medieval Japan, the honorary title of "samurai" was given to representatives of the military aristocracy. These people possessed courage and devotion. In order to defend their honor in battles, they needed to demonstrate real courage

The detachment is the organized military forces of the country. The correct battle strategy is a very important factor for victory, but sometimes the tactics of deploying troops, incl. and division of the squad, play a decisive role in the battle

Alexander Mikhailovich Kisten is a unique person who is known in many countries of the world. The knife "Kisten" is named after him. He is currently the main Russian expert in knife and hand-to-hand combat. Closed personality Alexander Mikhailovich Kisten is a very private person

The history of Japan's formation is complex and confusing. The Slavs know for certain only a few of its historical facts and events. Among the many Japanese clans, the most famous are samurai - fearless warriors who defended the country. The vast majority of samurai were men, but there were also women samurai

A notable historical figure, Mikhail Shuisky, had a short but interesting life. He is a real hero of the Time of Troubles and an outstanding military man, thanks to whom the Bolotnikov uprisings were suppressed, and also some of the victories were won in the battles against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

When investigating the causes of the death of the Soviet atomic submarine "Komsomolets", members of its crew blamed the creators of the submarine for the tragedy. Those, on the contrary, viewed the incident as a consequence of the inept actions of the crew members

There are no trifles in aviation. This conclusion was reached by one of the leading creators of combat and transport aircraft, Sergei Ilyushin. Before taking up the post of chief designer, he worked as a worker, mechanic and mechanic for the maintenance of winged machines

Mysterious, legendary, charismatic commander of the Gorlovka militia detachment. This is the laconic characterization of Lieutenant Colonel Igor Nikolaevich Bezler. There are legends about Igor Nikolaevich Bezler, and at the same time, information about the military leader of the DPR is very sparse

The surname Chapaev is firmly embedded in the annals of Russian history. According to generally accepted information, the legendary commander of the Red Army participated in the First World War and the Civil War and was a holder of 3 St. George's Crosses and the Order of the Red Banner

Singer Alexander Dobrynin in the musical environment is often called "the last idol of the VIA era." The popularity has decreased, but even now he collects the full halls of his fans from the 90s, pleases them with his hits "Pink Roses"

Roman Putin is known not only for his famous surname and family roots with the Russian president, but also for his social and entrepreneurial activities. early years The son of Igor Putin, a cousin of the current leader of the country, was born in 1977

Connoisseurs of Soviet films undoubtedly know this "actor of one role." Valentin Popov became famous after the screening of the film "Zastava Ilyich". He never appeared in full-length films again. Biography Valentin Vasilievich was born on May 30, 1936 in Moscow

The famous Soviet circus artist Oleg Popov remains in the memory of many as "Sunny Clown". It was under this pseudonym that every inhabitant of the USSR knew him. The history of life The future star of the Soviet circus, Oleg Popov, was born on July 31, 1930, his father was a watchmaker, and his mother was a retoucher in a photo studio

Alexander Zuev plays in the football team of the Rostov club. In addition, he is a member of the Russian youth team. In 2013 he became the European champion in the age category up to 17 years old, and 2 years later - the silver medalist of the European Championship among the youth under 19 years old

Nikolai Nikolaevich Miklukho - Maclay is a famous ethnographer, traveler and anthropologist. Many research and scientific works belong to him. Nikolai Nikolaevich was a frequent visitor to the royal court, entertaining the imperial family with his stories about life in New Guinea Family and childhood of Nikolai Nikolaevich Miklukho - Maclay Nikolai Nikolaevich Miklukho - Maclay was born on July 17, 1846

Actor, parodist, comedian, TV presenter, handsome man - it's all about him, Yuriy Stoyanov. It is no longer possible to imagine Russian cinema without him, and it is hard to believe that his path to fame was not easy and long. The biography of Yuri Stoyanov is a vivid example of the fact that it is impossible to achieve success without faith in yourself

To achieve success and popularity in a particular field of activity, it is necessary to show perseverance. In addition to perseverance, it will take appropriate ability. Natalia Merkulova came to the cinema, being a sought-after journalist. Childhood and youth You won't become famous in a hatched nest

Alexandra Yakovleva is a popular Soviet and Russian actress with a voluminous biography. She became famous thanks to the films "The Sorcerers", "The Crew" and many others. The personal life of the actress was also quite successful:

In the second half of the 20th century, chess was wildly popular in the Soviet Union, and Mikhail Tal was one of the brightest grandmasters of that time. He became the eighth world champion. He was nicknamed "Chess Paganini" for his original and exciting style of play

Valentin Yakovlev is a well-known Soviet and Russian military man who now holds the rank of colonel-general in reserve. Over the long years of service, Valentin Alekseevich has repeatedly visited "hot spots" around the world, for which he was awarded many awards

Galina Orlova is a Soviet actress who became famous for her participation in films such as "Hello, I'm Your Aunt" and "The Circus Lights the Lights." The beginning of a career path The future actress was born on January 17, 1949 in one of the cities of Moldova

The biography of this actor is inseparable from the history of the country. German Orlov grew up and matured together with the Soviet Union. It is very important to emphasize that he did not keep in memory the resentment and annoyance of the past and the people with whom he had to communicate

The filmography of the Soviet and Russian theater and film actor Dmitry Orlovsky includes 93 films, and among this huge number there is only one film in which the artist played the main role. He began to actively act in films at the age of 50, and his lot was constantly played the roles of venerable old people and honored leaders

"Alexander Galich" is the pseudonym of Alexander Arkadievich Ginzburg. The daughter of the poet, playwright and performer of his own songs Alexander Galich once asked her father: "How old did you start to write?" The father only laughed in response

Hero of Socialist Labor, laureate of two USSR State Prizes, holder of several Orders of Lenin, honorary professor of a number of European universities, Alexander Erminingeldovich Arbuzov - founder of the Kazan Scientific School of Organophosphorus Chemists

Alexander Moiseevich Pyatigorsky is a man who "denied denial" and "pondered over reflections." He was called a philosopher, semiotic scientist, dissident. However, any definitions never touched or worried him, because first of all he was a free man

Alexander Nikolaevich Blagov is a Russian poet who has lived his entire adult life in a Russian city with a truly Russian name Ivanov. There he lived and wrote his unpretentious poems. Biographical data The birthplace of Alexander Nikolaevich is the village of Sorokhta

Vladlen Paulus is a Soviet film and theater actor, television director. Known for the films "Theft", "The Peasant Son", "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears", "The Living and the Dead". Vladlen Vladimirovich Paulus made his film debut in 1962 as the gangster Shark Dodson in the comedy film Business People

In judicial terminology, there is the term "Streicher case". According to him, a person can be convicted not for a crime, but for propaganda of a crime. This term appeared after the Nuremberg trials, when the Nazi leader Julius Streicher, who did not directly participate in the murders, was sentenced to death

Vladimir Kuzmin can rightfully be considered one of the most controversial musicians of his time. Alla Pugacheva's generation puts him among the winners of the country's creative Olympus. One of the pioneers of Russian rock, a conqueror of hearts, a talented composer, and finally, rightfully awarded the title of People's Artist, Vladimir Kuzmin is popular again today

Pavel Sheremet is a well-known journalist who considers him an international specialist. He worked in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. A professional and a person passionate about his profession, he always tried to defend his position. And it is this very adherence to principles that is often called the reason for which he died

Pavel Markov is a Soviet director and theater critic. During his lifetime, Pavel Alexandrovich was recognized as a legendary personality, an outstanding Russian theater historian. Biography Early period Pavel Alexandrovich Markov was born into a family of hereditary nobles on March 10, 1897 in Tula

A young Nizhny Novgorod designer Pavel Ryabinin appeared in the fashion industry unexpectedly, but immediately took his place of honor among the venerable Russian fashion designers. With his models, Paul “preaches” femininity, softness and plasticity, believing that girls and women should be just like that

In places far from the capitals, a full-fledged, eventful life flows. Local writers write about people, the transformation of nature and large-scale construction projects. Mark Sergeev edited the literary anthology "Angara" for several years

The life of children and adults, friendship and love, the problems of growing up, love for beauty, for nature, the life of animate animals, alien secrets - these are the themes of the works of the writer Natalya Alekseevna Sukhanova, whose work lasted more than half a century

The piano performance by Denis Matsuev is a vivid visual image. Cheerful spring thunder, gentle dance of a girl in a shawl, a pensive evening garden. The extraordinary bright personality of the pianist has a huge impact on those who enter life, learn to comprehend the world and music, and master the art of being a man with a capital letter

Much attention was paid to the development of fundamental science in the Soviet Union. Talented people with powerful intellect were attracted to this field of activity. Vladimir Zuev headed the world's only research institute of Atmospheric Optics

It's easier to play a maniac than a victim. The popular theater and film actor Pavel Chinarev came to this realization. Despite his youth, he has extensive experience of participating in diverse projects. Starting conditions The stars of Russian theater and cinema light up after each series

There is now no more famous designer of small arms in the world than Mikhail Timofeevich Kalashnikov. And there is nothing surprising in this. The submachine gun created by him back in the mid-forties of the last century is by far the most widespread in the world and is in service with several dozen countries

Alexander Kazakevich became a writer almost by accident. He did not like mathematics even at school and after serving in the army he went to the only institute where it was not required to take this subject. So Alexander ended up at the University of Culture

Alexander Makarov is a renowned specialist in the field of modern psychology with over 10 years of experience. He is engaged in private practice, conducts individual consultations and group trainings, writes articles on current topics. Television viewers know Makarov well as an expert on the programs "

There are many bright names in Russian literature. Among them is the talented writer Ivan Ivanovich Makarov. Due to circumstances not in his favor, the author's work was forgotten for many years. At baptism, Ivan Makarov was named John

This man lived in the everyday life of large-scale projects and great construction projects. People of that generation performed feats without thinking about it at all. Nikolai Kamanin took part in historical events, clearly following the orders of the command

Vladimir Mazur is not just a musician. He is the author and performer of military and patriotic songs, and tours extensively. Vladimir has released several albums, many of which are dedicated to Afghanistan, where he served. Biography The future musician was born in 1964, on August 3 in the Vinnitsa region, in the village of Mikhailovka

Kulikov Valery Vladimirovich is a well-known political figure in Russia. He devoted many years of his life to service in the navy. He commanded warships, and then the Black Sea Fleet. Biography Valery Vladimirovich Kulikov was born in the Ukrainian city of Zaporozhye

Memories of events that took place in the distant past are written by many elderly people. Nikolai Nikulin, a war veteran, also transferred to paper the facts and events that have been preserved in memory. Harsh youth Any retelling is imperfect

Prokhorov Alexey Nikolaevich - Soviet attack pilot, participant of the Great Patriotic War. During his service he was twice nominated for the Hero of the Soviet Union award. Biography The future pilot was born in January 1923 on the twenty-third in the small village of Rozhdestvenskoye in the Voronezh region

There are different opinions and assessments about the heroes of the past. The Reds won the Civil War. It was not accepted to speak about the tragedy of the White movement in positive tones. Today the situation has changed and it is possible to have an impartial conversation

He was the favorite of the future empress. An ardent lover brought him to exile, and then for a long time tried to apologize for having stopped loving. The love of a young girl of royal blood played a cruel joke with our hero. It is hard to imagine that the case ended with the creation of a family

In the Soviet Union, ice hockey was considered a game for real men. Several motivating songs have even been written on this topic. Viktor Kuzkin came to the skating rink as a boy. A few years later, he became one of the leading players of the national team of the country

He became the first aviator to conquer the North Pole. It was too early to uncork the champagne, because he was simply conducting exploration to implement a more grandiose plan. At the beginning of the 20th century. many boys dreamed of the sky

Kozma Kryuchkov is a Don Cossack. During the First World War, he was the first to be awarded the St. George Cross. In August 2014, he gained fame as a hero of the entire warring Russia. Few people now know that the Cossack Kozma Firsovich Crochem lived on the Don in the First World War

Tonka the machine gunner. At the mention of the name and nickname of this woman, you can shudder. After all, she is known for having shot about 1,500 of her compatriots during the war with a machine gun. As a child, Antonina honored the heroine of the civil war, Anka the machine gunner

Henry Morgan is one of the most famous English pirates. He has dozens of captured ships, several cities and a rather interesting political career at the end of his life. He was born in Wales. His father tilled the land, but Henry himself did not have any interest in agriculture, so one day he decided to go as a cabin boy on a ship bound for the island of Barbados

Weapons have been used by humans since time immemorial. In war, hunting and self-defense. Mikhail Kalashnikov is known as the creator of small arms. Suffice it to recall that he designed the famous AK assault rifle. Starting conditions Many stories, fairy tales and frankly fantastic works have been written about how children's hobbies determine the future fate of a person

Belyaeva Raisa Vasilievna is a legendary Soviet fighter pilot. Commanding the 586 female fighter squadron during the Great Patriotic War, defending her homeland, she showed incredible courage and heroism. Biography Raisa Vasilievna was born in 1912 on September 12 in the village of Zuevka, Kirov region

Mishkin Nikolai Timofeevich (10/15/1922 - 09/22/1944) - company commander of the 2nd tank battalion of the 181st tank brigade of the 18th tank corps of the 53rd army of the 2nd Ukrainian Front, senior lieutenant. For the heroism and courage shown in the struggle against the German invaders, he deserves the title of Hero of the Soviet Union (posthumously)

Otakar Yarosh is the first foreign commander to be awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Otakar Frantsevich Yarosh was born on August 1, 1912. He participated in the liberation of the Czech Republic from the fascist invaders

Alexander Matrosov is a famous hero of the Great Patriotic War. Sacrificing his life, he helped the unit to complete an important combat mission. The feat of the young Red Army soldier was not forgotten, and thanks to numerous publications in newspapers and literary works, descendants remember him

Russian naval leader Stepan Osipovich Makarov was an outstanding oceanographer, shipbuilder, polar explorer and vice admiral. The pioneer in the use of icebreakers invented mine transport, developed the theory of unsinkability. He created the Russian semaphore alphabet

To achieve great success in sports, you need to have certain physical characteristics. However, willpower and a properly set training process are of no less importance. Lyubov Galkina has repeatedly defended the honor of Russia at international competitions

Kurt Knispel rightfully belongs to the title of the best tanker in history. He knocked out 168 tanks, but did not receive high Reich awards due to his independent character and internal moral convictions. He died very young, at the age of 23, in a battle with the Red Army

In a popular song that was often heard on the radio in the 30s of the last century, there are words: when the country orders to be a hero, anybody becomes a hero in our country. This motto, without the slightest exaggeration, determined the fate of the polar pilot Mauritius Slepnev

The story is about a simple Russian guy who went through the Great Patriotic War, he was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor for outstanding services to the Fatherland. Pre-war childhood Alexey Trofimovich Khoroshikh was born in the Irkutsk region in 1923

Bohdan Khmelnitsky is a brave warrior of a gentry family, a talented commander. He helped the Zaporozhye Army to win a number of victories, became hetman and won the respect of all the Cossacks. His name went down in history, as his contribution to it cannot be overestimated

The work of a designer of machines and mechanisms is akin to creativity. Natural ability is required to create a car or aircraft. Such abilities were possessed by Mikhail Mil, a Soviet helicopter designer. Starting conditions It is no longer possible to imagine modern life without airplanes and helicopters

Nikolay Arsentievich Arkhipov (10/23/1918 - 07/31/2003). Fighter pilot, participant of the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union. Way to heaven Nikolai Arkhipov was born in the village of Putilkovo in the Yaroslavl region

For more than half a century, one of the streets in the Presnensky district of Moscow bears the name of Sergei Makeev, who lived there before the war. Commanding a tank platoon, he destroyed 40 enemy vehicles with weapons. For his courage he was awarded the title of Hero of the USSR

Alexey Klimov lost his sight in the Chechen war. For almost 3 days he was a "load of 200", but survived, rose to the rank of major, and now he is still a deputy, president of several organizations. Sergey Vladimirovich Klimov is a hero of our time

Claude Antoine Rose is a French geologist of the early 9th century. By occupation, he was a military man, experienced in military affairs, possessing military qualities, as well as a traveler-researcher engaged in territorial research to obtain primary materials used in geographical research

In the Soviet Union, every citizen knew the name of Andrei Tupolev. Aircraft under the TU brand flew to all corners of the globe. Today, foreign-made aircraft are patrolling over Russia. But the name of the great designer has not been forgotten

Isatay Taimanov is a national hero who acted as an ideological fighter against feudalism and the oppressed position of the Kazakh people in the Russian Empire. His life was a constant struggle, in which the batyr entered at the head of the poor

Boris Galushkin is from the generation whose fates were irrevocably changed by the Great Patriotic War. In a peaceful life, he was a member of the Komsomol, studied, was seriously engaged in boxing. In 1941, he readily went to the front and showed himself there as a real hero

When danger looms over the Motherland, everyone who can bear arms stands up to protect it. In modern warfare, in order to master the martial art and skills, one has to make great efforts, strain not only muscles, but also intellect. The pilot also needs good physical health

The caliber of a smoothbore weapon is the inner diameter of the barrel, the caliber of a rifled weapon is the distance between the rifling fields. It is measured in millimeters, less often in fractions of an inch, depending on the country. In Russia, the caliber is measured in millimeters, in the United States in hundredths of an inch, in England in thousandths of an inch

Space exploration has been going on for many years. Valery Bykovsky was among the first Soviet citizens to have the opportunity to look at his native land from the outside. He remained in the history of the country as a cosmonaut # 5. Starting conditions When it comes to the lives of people who achieved success and became famous during the Soviet Union, the stories are short, but full of specific facts

Everyone knows about the uprising of the Decembrists on Senate Square, but without the historical episode of early January 1926, the picture of the uprising would be incomplete. Among the executed Decembrists were S. Muravyov-Apostol and M

Patrick Leopold Gordon of Ohlukhris, known in Russia as Peter Ivanovich Gordon, is a Scottish and Russian military leader, general and rear admiral of the Russian army. Biography The future military leader was born on the last day of March 1635 in the Scottish town of Ohlukhris

Sergei Badyuk is a famous "media" athlete and actor, who has achieved dozens of achievements in various sports fields. For a long time he worked for the Federal Security Service and subsequently became a teacher in this direction. Biography The life of the eminent athlete began in a small village near the city of Vinnitsa in July of the early 70s of the last century

German doctor who conducted medical experiments on prisoners of the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. Mengele was personally involved in the selection of prisoners arriving at the camp, conducted criminal experiments on prisoners

Akimova Alexandra Fedorovna - Soviet military pilot during the Great Patriotic War. Navigator of the 588th Light Bomber Flight Regiment. She left military service with the rank of captain. Biography Alexandra Fedorovna was born in May 1922 on the fifth in the small village of Petrushino, Ryazan region

Bogdan Belsky was an oprichnik under Tsar Ivan the Terrible, took part in the Livonian War. The roundhouse and armorer carried out the diplomatic assignments of the sovereign. One of the main tasks of the boyar Belsky was successful negotiations with Britain

The biography of this man is a chronicle of the exploits and dreams of our grandfathers. Anatoly Serov had the most heroic and romantic profession, his wife was one of the most desirable women of the era, boys dreamed of being like him. He did not live to see the Great Patriotic War, but his widow from the movie screens urged women to believe that their husbands and lovers are alive, wait for them and believe in victory

Heroes of the past remain in the people's memory. Their names and profiles are carved on granite slabs. This is all that grateful descendants can do for their ancestors who died in fierce battles with the enemy. It is especially painful to look at the graves of young soldiers, our contemporaries

Two years after the end of World War II, the Constitution came into force in Japan, according to which the country was prohibited from having an army. Japan was also deprived of the right to use military force as a means of resolving international conflicts

The aces pilots of the Great Patriotic War are heroes that our country remembers and is proud of. They are a model of courage and imitation. To this day, those who conquer the sky are equal to them. Biography Andrey Ivanovich Trud was born in a small village in the Kirovograd region of Ukraine

The courage and inclinations of a fashion designer made the peasant son a legend of the Civil War. He would not have quarreled with Nestor Makhno, he would have tried his luck in Paris. Coups d'état and times of troubles give birth to their own heroes

Nikolai Rezanov (Ryazanov) made a significant contribution to Russian history. He is remembered as the first official Russian ambassador to Japan, a domestic navigator, an associate of Grigory Shelekhov, who was called "Columbus of Russia"

As a child, he tried on the uniform of a funny regiment, then served in Kolchak's army. Disagreement with his superiors led him to the red. The commander with character proved himself to be a hero, defending the Fatherland from the Nazis. His rebellious character made him a rebel

The army of any state, before starting hostilities, conducts reconnaissance activities. These are elementary truths. Yan Berzin is the creator and head of the military intelligence of the Soviet Union. Combat youth Every literate person knows that soldiers are not born

The exploration of outer space requires the inhabitants of the Earth, who want to fly to the stars, the appropriate knowledge and skills. Special training and good health. Pavel Romanovich Popovich became a Soviet cosmonaut number 4. Starting conditions Astronautics historians know that preparations for flight beyond the Earth's atmosphere began many decades ago

Golubev Vladimir Stepanovich - Russian monarchist. In 1907 he took the post of the then famous Kiev patriotic society "Two-Headed Eagle". In addition, the man was the publisher of the Kiev newspaper, and he organized numerous nationalist actions

For more than half a century, mankind has been mastering the comic space. The results may seem modest. However, every step hides the colossal work of a large team. Oleg Kononenko is a pilot-cosmonaut who made four flights into low-earth orbit

The Dark Middle Ages are known not only for the triumph of the Inquisition, but also for the many discoveries made by such brave travelers as Fernand Magellan. The beginning of the biography The famous traveler Fernand Magellan was born in Portugal in 1480, the son of an impoverished noble family

Over 40 years ago, the picture "Into a Clear Fire" was released on the screens of the USSR. Despite the fact that popular actors starred there, the film did not find a response in the hearts of the audience, but it became popular. The romance of Okudzhava about the cadets contributed to the popularity of the film

Alexander Chapaev - Soviet military leader, major general of artillery, participant in the Great Patriotic War. Alexander Vasilyevich is the eldest son of the legendary hero of the Civil War Vasily Ivanovich Chapaev. The biography of Alexander Vasilyevich began in 1910

A person, unlike other living beings on the planet, tends to dream about something that is not given to him by nature. For many millennia, inquisitive minds have sought to create a mechanism that could lift a person into the sky. Nikolai Zhukovsky formulated the basic laws of aerodynamics and created the first aircraft

The Admiral Essen is an invisible patrol frigate in service with the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The ship is included in the 30 division of surface ships. The patrol ships of this project are the latest Russian development in shipbuilding, designed to significantly strengthen the naval presence of the Russian fleet in the Black and Mediterranean Seas

Lydia Tsirgvava, married Vertinskaya, lived a bright and long life. She was born in China in 1923, where she spent her childhood and youth. And then her entire large family moved to the Soviet Union. Lydia's dad worked at the Railroad Administration, her mother was a housewife

The remarkable children's writer Lydia Charskaya was very famous in the Russian Empire, during the reign of Nicholas II. Her talented stories, poems, fairy tales were read by female students of girls' gymnasiums throughout the country. Sentimental stories described in Charskaya's books teach kindness, courage and nobility

Lydia Guastavino Lamayson is an Argentine theater and film actress. Fans of soap operas know this actress well for her role as Donna Angelica from the TV series "Wild Angel". She began her creative career in the modeling business, then shone on the theater stage, and in the late 1930s of the last century made her debut on television

Having performed only a few roles in the cinema, the actress Lydia Vertinskaya was remembered by the audience. However, Anidag from The Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors and the mysterious Phoenix from Sadko are known as an artist. The history of her relationship with the famous chansonnier remains one of the most romantic in the 20th century

Vitaly Doronin was a popular actor of the Soviet era during his lifetime. The artist performed both in the theater and in the cinema. On account of his participation in many cult films of the last century. For his contribution to the development of cinema, the USSR was deservedly awarded various titles and awards

In Soviet literature and the works of modern writers, a huge layer of works about the Great Patriotic War has been accumulated. It is interesting to note that nowadays there are often diametrically opposite judgments and assessments of specific events and personalities

In our time, more and more hidden and secret becomes common property. Astrology is no longer a secret behind seven seals, psychics are shown on TV. And there were times when this knowledge was used only by the powerful of the world, and all this was carefully hidden from ordinary people

A talented person has to work hard to achieve the desired success. This statement is true for those who are engaged in science, and for those who write books and for those who sing songs from the stage. It is not difficult to become popular for a short period of time

The demanded professional sculptor and artist of the 20th century Ivan Gonchar collected characters and images for his works throughout Ukraine. He was interested in rural landscapes, and everyday life, and attire, and customs. He has amassed an impressive collection of over 7,000 exhibits, which in fact became the first private museum

Recently, ski lovers hear more and more about the success of Maxim Tsvetkov - the rising star of the national biathlon. The athlete began his career in cross-country skiing, then picked up a rifle and surprised the audience with his successes

Vladimir Kondratyev is a Soviet and Russian journalist, one of the leading political observers of Russian television. A staff member of the NTV channel. The prestigious modern profession made Kondratyev famous, although it is rather difficult to achieve recognition in this area

A lot of people pass through the checkpoint of the Rostov helicopter plant. Many of them, passing through the automatic doors, rush home or to work, not noticing anything, but everyone near the threshold stops, looking up. The views are attracted by a commemorative plaque-bas-relief

The fate of the Soviet and Russian poet Mikhail Tanich is similar to an action-packed novel. Many times he was on the verge of death and miraculously escaped. At the same time, he retained optimism and a good attitude towards the people around him until the end of his life

Multifaceted and talented individuals do not immediately find their recognition in life. The popular composer and singer Mikhail Muromov came to the stage as a mature man. And he managed to achieve great success in his work. Childhood and youth The fate of this diversely gifted person does not fit into the standard framework of a questionnaire or biographical sketch

Mikhail Krymov is a successful architect. Together with his partner, he came up with projects for capsule hotels, implemented a program for the reconstruction of children's clinics, sports facilities, business centers and other public facilities

Anatoly Zverev is a Russian avant-garde artist. Pablo Picasso called him the best Russian draftsman. The artist's works are in the best collections of contemporary art. In the late sixties, there were legends about a strange man in the capital

The transition of the Russian economy to market mechanisms of functioning was accompanied by large-scale scandals and criminal events. Similar processes took place not only in the capital regions, but also in Siberia. Anatoly Bykov is a famous person in Krasnoyarsk

According to some experts, Hollywood is gradually losing ground on Russian territory. Domestic films and TV series win the sympathy and love of the audience. Actor and screenwriter Alexei Bazanov makes his modest contribution to this process

Alexey Polevoy had a unique voice, recognizable from the first words. He had a refined, noble appearance. In addition, he was a talented actor. Education Alexey Polevoy was born on July 7, 1921 in the city of Moscow. He grew up in a theatrical family and from early childhood he knew and loved the stage

Even those who were reluctant to master the school curriculum in literature undoubtedly know who Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is. At school, unfortunately, very little attention is paid to studying the question of what this great Russian writer was like in life

Mikhail Glinka is a great Russian composer, author of the world famous operas "Ivan Susanin", "Ruslan and Lyudmila", works "The Aragonese Hunt", "Remembrance of Castile". Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka is a famous Russian composer, the founder of the national opera

Chekhova Anfisa Aleksandrovna became famous thanks to the image of a sexy, relaxed woman without complexes created on television. For a long time she was the host of the TV show "Sex with Anfisa Chekhova", which brought her popularity

Pierre Cardin is rightfully considered one of the most influential figures in the world of haute couture. He has always been attracted by avant-garde and abstract design. It was Cardin who made efforts to ensure that a stream of fresh air burst into the world of fashionable clothes

Carla Alvarez (full name Carla Mercedes Alvarez Baez) is a Mexican actress who has played more than two dozen roles in television projects. Her film career began in the 90s of the last century. Her last work was the role in the TV series "

Karl Lagerfeld has millions of fans all over the world. The talented fashion designer has excelled in many fields of activity. He draws excellently, photographs, writes books. All world-class models strive to cooperate with Karl. His creative work conquers the hearts of women around the world

People have such fates that they want to say something like “you don’t wish the enemy”. This is just about the actress, producer and singer Rose McGowan, who was born in 1973 in Florence. The intelligent family of Daniel and Terry McGowan raised seven children, mom was a writer, and dad was an artist

Diana Ross (Diane Ernestine Earl Ross) is an American singer, producer, actress, and songwriter. Winner of numerous awards and nominations for Grammy, Golden Globe, Oscar and others. On the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Dina Ross has two stars: for her solo career and for her career with the Supremes

Rose McIver (MacIver) is a film and television theater actress from New Zealand. She began her career at the age of 2, starring in several commercials. A year later she appeared in the role of Angel in the film "The Piano". In the creative biography of the young actress, there are 54 roles in television and film projects, including participation in popular shows and series, where Rose plays herself

The general public knows very little about the actor Ilya Khoroshilov. However, his personal life, associated with two famous actresses, is still of great interest. After all, the situation when the first spouse allows the second "to take the ex-husband"

Alexandra Dorokhina starred in four dozen films. The audience remembered her for one of the central roles in the film "Woman's Kingdom", for film work in "12 Chairs", for theatrical roles. Biography Dorokhina A

The career of the outstanding designer Nikolai Leonidovich Dukhov is brilliant. Since childhood, fond of technology, he walked the path of life, not giving himself any indulgences. Both in peacetime and during war, he is a victorious designer

When a person is studying physiological processes at the cellular level, he has no time to joke. The profession does not dispose. However, in practice, a completely different picture emerges. Academician Dmitry Sukharev writes poetry and loves to sing songs by the fire

Dmitry Arosyev is a Russian actor, husband of Elena Arosyev. He starred in the movie Plus One. He can also be seen in the TV series "While the fern is blooming", "Champion", "Travelers". Biography and personal life Dmitry Arosyev was born on March 31, 1983 in Moscow

Very often, the path to science begins with a childhood hobby. Olga Eliseeva dreamed of becoming a historian at the age of five. It was at this age that she and her parents came to the exhibition "The Treasures of Tutankhamun". Happy childhood Olga Igorevna Eliseeva was born on February 11, 1967 in the family of a serviceman

He is called a classic during his lifetime, many orchestras consider it an honor to perform his works. With a minimal set of tools, its orchestration instantly becomes hits. And he, the genius composer Rodion Shchedrin, invariably repeats that all his life he strived to be himself

The name of the outstanding traveler Fyodor Filippovich Konyukhov is known to every person in our country. His travels arouse genuine interest in both adults and adolescents, his work is diverse and multifaceted. Fedor Konyukhov is an outstanding Russian traveler, writer and artist

Fedor Smolov is considered one of the most talented Russian footballers of our time, acting as a striker. During his career, he has already played in several domestic clubs, and also played as a legionnaire in the Netherlands Championship. On a permanent basis, he is involved in the Russian national team

Fyodor Kotov is a Moscow merchant who went to Persia in 1623 on trade and government affairs. After some time, he wrote an essay about his journey, which was published in 1852 in the "Vremennik" edition. Biography The exact dates of the life of the merchant Kotov are unknown

Anton Semenovich Makarenko is a Russian teacher and writer. He took an active part in pedagogical searches in the mid-20s of the 20th century. Rethought the pedagogical heritage. Created a teaching on the methodology of the educational process

Today the name of Sergei Magnitsky is familiar to many. A specialist in an audit firm managed to uncover a whole criminal scheme of embezzlement from the state budget. Some of the perpetrators of the crime were dismissed from their posts, some remain in their posts to this day

Andrey Leonidovich Kostin is a representative of the financial world of the Russian Federation. He dared to take on a number of responsibilities - managing a leading bank, sponsoring several educational institutions and sports clubs, and doing them well

Valery Petrovich Markov is a prominent Russian politician. He comes from the Komi Republic. Now he is seventy-one. But he is still loyal to his small homeland, representing its interests at the highest state level. Valery Petrovich's parents are teachers

Georges Sand is the pseudonym of the French writer Amandine Aurora Dupin. Her literary works gained great popularity in the 19th century, conquering the hearts of thousands of readers to this day. Origin The real name of the French writer is Amandine Aurora Lucille Dupin

Prior to becoming an MMA star, Georges Saint-Pierre worked as a scavenger, a flooring store clerk and a nightclub bouncer. He spent all the money he earned on training in martial arts in order to achieve one goal - to become the best. As a result, in his entire career, he was defeated only twice and became a legendary fighter

Vladimir Dantes is a Ukrainian singer, member of the DiO.filmy group, TV presenter, radio host. The above is only a small part of what Vladimir does and wants to do. He has dozens of new projects in his head awaiting a creative impulse. After a break on the stage, he again wants to stun the audience

The rental at sports competitions in figure skating of the Russian couple Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin always evokes a storm of emotions among fans. Over the past few years, they have invariably occupied the highest steps on the pedestals of European and world championships

Public cataclysms and military actions at all times served as an impetus for observant people to literary creativity. The life path of Gleb Bobrov serves as a classic illustration of this process. Starting conditions According to gazetteers, Donbass has a mild climate

Vsevolod Kuznetsov is known to both children and adults as the voice of many characters and from games, cartoons and films. How did Vsevolod become a voice actor, what characters did he voice and what is known about his personal life? Childhood and youth Vsevolod was born on February 25 in 1970 in the city of Alma-Ata

The library's rules of conduct are not limited to the requirement for silence. Before going to the library, remember a few more tips that will help you spend time productively, for your own benefit and without harm to others. Instructions Step 1 Before your first visit, visit the library website

With the advent of the Internet, libraries have also been modernized. In addition to paper books, in modern libraries you can get temporary access to the electronic version of the work you like, as well as read the literary work of interest right in the reading room on the screen of the library computer monitor

The main goal of the exhibition is to attract the attention of readers. But its presence alone will not cope with this task - the correct design of the book exhibition plays an important role. Instructions Step 1 Decide on the direction of the book exhibition

In many works of world literature, feelings are the main or only theme is love. While romance is most often viewed as a low genre, there are a number of time-tested romance novels. There are many works of dubious literary merits in the broad mass of annually published love novels, but there are also truly high-quality love novels

According to the canon of Islam, the faithful must perform namaz, that is, prayer, five times a day. At the same time, it is important to correctly determine the time when it needs to be done. There are rules according to which a Muslim can organize his prayer even if there is no mosque nearby

All people differ in character, temperament, upbringing, habits. Therefore, their behavior in a given situation may differ. However, there are a number of good manners to follow while in society. They are relatively simple, and their observance is the duty of every educated, self-respecting person

The question of how to behave in society has always worried people. The very first literary sources testifying to the presence of moral values were found in the territory of ancient Mesopotamia. The Sumerians believed that the norms of behavior were given to them by the gods

A decisive influence on the formation of the religion of Ancient Egypt was exerted by primitive totemism, based on belief in a sacred animal that is the patron saint of the tribe. Therefore, the gods of the Egyptians are hunters. In addition, they had a cult of animals, considered the embodiment of a particular deity

One of the important tasks of the state is to provide for its citizens. This issue is especially relevant for people who, due to their age, can no longer support themselves on their own. The older generations are completely dependent on the functioning of the pension system