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It is no secret that for many Soviet officers it was very prestigious to own a captured pistol. Most often, German short-barreled weapons could be at the disposal of the infantry commanders of the platoon-battalion level and the military personnel of the reconnaissance units. That is, those who

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A rare photo - two identical Russian warships of non-Soviet construction together. But that should stop being rare. Photo: defenceimagery.mod.uk Having decided on the principles that should underlie the sane shipbuilding policy of Russia, you need to subject them at least

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The High-Precision Complexes holding (part of the Rostec state corporation) was formed in 2009. Judging by the brand's popularity in Russia and abroad, the consolidation of the scientific and technical potential of specialized enterprises was successful. Not every integrated structure can boast

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About spilled blood - as a general to a general In February 2021, shortly before the next anniversary of the armed conflict on Damansky Island, a very lengthy and, to put it mildly, somewhat strange material was published in Nezavisimaya Gazeta. It was a big interview with a retired major general

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In the minds of the majority of Europeans, and even the citizens of Russia, the expanses of Southern Siberia, Altai, Mongolia, Northern and Central China have always been an area of settlement for the peoples of the Mongoloid race, but this is far from the case. Already in 3000 BC, Southern Siberia was inhabited by the clans of the Indo-European

The Russian infantry is attacking. A still from the film "Austerlitz" (France, Italy, Yugoslavia, 1960). Perhaps it can be called the best movie that shows this battle. And the uniforms and … the fur coats in him are just gorgeous In pleasing the god of gold Edge to edge war rises; And human blood is like a river By the blade

Engraving by Etienne Delon (1518-1583) "Workshop of a goldsmith in Augsburg", Germany, 1576. From the book by John F. Hayward, The Virtuoso Jewelers and the Triumph of Mannerism, 1540-1620. (London: Sotheby's, 1976), illustration 3. This is how these masters worked at that time

The building in which the "Pious Society of Gunsmiths and Tinkers" is located. The main hall was built in the XIV century, although then, of course, the house itself was rebuilt, and more than once. It did not burn down in the Great Fire, in 1940 bombs destroyed the surrounding buildings, but it was not touched … Well, clearly he patronizes

Victory of the Austrian army at Neerwinden in 1793. Painting by Johann Nepomuk Geiger (1805-1880) Uniform! one uniform! In their former way of life he once sheltered, embroidered and beautiful, Their weakness, reason, poverty; And we will follow them on a happy journey! And in wives and daughters - the same passion for uniforms! (“Woe

Gorgeous armor can sometimes be seen in the movies! "Quentin Dorward", 1955 film "Fortress and beauty are her clothes …" (Proverbs 31:25) Museum collections of knightly armor and weapons. Today we continue the theme of armor from the Wallace collection, but we will tell you only about one single set

Napoleon accepts Makk's surrender at Ulm. Charles Thévenin (1764-1838). VersaillesWe are the fighters of the great army! Together we will go to battle. Not afraid of stupid curses, The difficult path to happiness for the brethren With a bold breakthrough! Youth, bright hopes, You are always fulfilled: There will be many trials, Many heavy

A still from the film "War and Peace" (1965–1967). The battle scenes and the uniforms of the soldiers of the Russian army are shown very well, including during the Battle of Austerlitz. But there are still few grenadiers in the scenes. More and more musketeers. But, nevertheless, the soldiers in shako with "fat sultans"

A scene from the 1926 film "The Decembrists" Alas! Wherever I cast my gaze - Everywhere scourges, everywhere glands, Laws disastrous shame, Bondage feeble tears; Everywhere unrighteous power In the thickened mist of prejudice Has settled - slavery a formidable genius And glory fatal passion. <…>; and today learn, O kings: Neither

Bird's-eye view of Lip Castle -Blessed you or accursed spirit, Ovean sky or hellish breathing, Evil or good intentions are filled, -Your image is so mysterious that I call to you: Hamlet, sovereign, Father, sovereign Dane, answer me

The site of the battle today … Evening. Photo from the bus window There are battles, the impact of which on history was truly enormous. One of these battles was the battle that took place in 1805 in the lands of the then Austrian Empire in the area of Austerlitz. It is believed that there were only three similar battles in the history of wars:

Tank A7V "Mephisto" after evacuation from the battlefield, 1918. Australian soldiers are standing around the tank and rejoicing! Imperial military archive "Tanks rushed, raising the wind, Formidable armor was advancing …" "Three tankmen" BS LaskinTanks of the world. And it so happened that after a successful offensive at Cambrai, the Germans decided

The beggar and his children "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven … … Give to him who asks from you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you" (Gospel of Matthew 5: 3, 5:42) Charity in pre-revolutionary Russia. In accordance with the Christian faith, the beggars in Russia were required to give, and the giving of alms

"Zemstvo is having lunch." Painting by Grigory Myasoedov, completed in 1872. Stored in the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow “While studying the history of my country, I noticed that the Zemstvo movement is very poorly consecrated in the historical literature (the reasons for its formation, its role in the expansion

Even the seven ronin from the movie “Seven Samurai” were somehow embarrassed to fight without their own banner! … "Lads, whose will you be, who will fight you

English tank Mk IV with a log for self-pulling, 1917 Every war and every nation had its own heroes. They were in the infantry, among the pilots and sailors, they were also among the British tankers who fought on their primitive fire-breathing "monsters" during the First World War. "And I looked, and

Beggar settlers. Very often in pre-revolutionary Russia immigrants were beggars. Newspapers wrote a lot about the hardships and hardships associated with resettlement, and many took advantage of it. “The horse has fallen, the cow has died, the wife and the children have died … This is how it is in resettlement! Give it, for Christ's sake! "" But to

The irony of "paternal life" … A can of canned food on the festive table. It is supposed to put the contents of the jar on a special plate or in a salad bowl, but … it will do just fine, doesn't it ?! Everything is absolutely, the advantages of the social environment and its disadvantages are manifested in such little things! Shot from the film "Irony

Emperor Justinian I with his retinue brings gifts to the temple. Mosaic of the apse in the church of San Vitale. Mid-6th century n. NS. Ravenna Here came the turn of the clothes of Byzantium - the Third Rome: the last heiress of the culture of Ancient Rome, an empire in which religion dictated the canons of fashion, and fashion helped the celebration

Beggars are singers. Painting by V. Vasnetsov, 1873. Vyatka Art Museum of V.M. I am. Vasnetsovs “Give to the hungry of your bread and to the naked of your clothes; from whatever you have in abundance, do alms, and let your eyes not pity when you do alms. " (Tobit 4:16) “The king comes out of

Lithograph from a drawing by M. Yu. Lermontov with a tower on a rock … It bears Lermontov's handwritten inscription: "View of the Krestovaya mountain from the ravine near Kobi." Four lithographs were made from the drawing, and this name passed to them, but this is not entirely true: Lermontov in this case depicted the village of Sioni