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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

28 years ago Sergey Andreevich Mylnikov was born 02/08/1986 - Hero of Russia Decrees dates: 09/19/2008, Medal No. 925 Sergey Andreevich Mylnikov - tank commander of the 141st separate tank battalion of the 19th Voronezh-Shumlinskaya Red Banner Orders of Suvorov and the Red Banner of Labor motorized rifle

On the anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. We will never forget the great names that forged Our Victory … The first cannon shot at the territory of Nazi Germany was fired on August 2, 1944 from a 152 mm howitzer-gun. It was a weapon created back in 1937 by an outstanding

There is such a profession - to defend the Motherland. Perhaps the only one that does not have an age limit. During the years of the Great Patriotic War, not only young people, but also many old people who had long been removed from the military and labor registers, did not stay away from the national struggle. One of them was grandfather Talash

Thanks to the painting by Franz Roubaud "Living Bridge", one of the exploits of Russian soldiers, faithful to duty and honor, who are ready in difficult times to sacrifice their lives for the sake of the Motherland and comrades in arms, has survived to this day. Caucasus

Alas, you can't remember all of them by name. Time mercilessly erases the names of the white cranes that flew away with the flock. People lived inconspicuously: as expected, raised their children, made plans for the future, and when the dashing time came, naturally, as if there was nothing special about it, they performed feats and went into

On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, the name of the pilot of the Great Patriotic War returned from obscurity. Evening traffic jams at the exit, people in a hurry to get into their homes, relax, forget in front of the screen, splashing negative or cloying, below the belt, vulgar humor, plunge into the virtual world

On September 2, 1945, the Act of Surrender of Militarist Japan was signed aboard the American battleship Missouri

Your attention is invited to an article from the complete collected works of I.V. Stalin, vol. 15. “Conversation with A.S. Yakovlev March 26, 1941 "At the end of the conversation between the Leader and the aircraft designer, the question of Ukrainian nationalism will be raised. Stalin's words are especially relevant now:" However, the nationalists should not be underestimated

A superstructure sticks out of the water at the pier. The body is hidden under the water. The place takes. But once it was a good training station, made on the basis of a project 613 submarine. It would have served for thirty more years. Only now, probably, I'm tired of enduring inattention to rescue training with

After the Greek city-states of the Northern Black Sea region managed to defend their independence in the fight against nomadic tribes, the situation on the Crimean and Taman peninsulas stabilized somewhat. But the disappearance in the 5th century BC. NS. defensive alliance led by Archaeanaktids had both

Source: roman-glory.com In the middle of the 1st century BC. NS. after the collapse of the Pontic state and the death of Mithridates VI Eupator, his son Pharnaces II was entrenched in power in the Bosporus. Having betrayed his father and raised a revolt against him, he hoped thereby to arouse favor with the Roman Republic and to keep in his hands at least

Fragment of a scene depicting two warriors. Taman relief At the very beginning of the 1st century AD, there was a relative calm in relations between Rome and the Bosporus kingdom. The empire ceased to exert direct pressure on the region, and the ruling elites of the Northern Black Sea region, in turn, ceased

Pontic Troops (turningpointsoftheancientworld.com). Artist Angel Garcia PintoIn the 2nd century BC, the echoes of the Scythian-Sarmatian battles still made themselves felt. The loss of a single dominant force in the region, combined with a multitude of nomadic peoples who came from the Great Steppe, created

Scythians in battle (according to M.V. Gorelikov) The end of the fratricidal civil war and the establishment of Eumel on the throne did not at all mean the end of the troubled times in the life of the Bosporus kingdom. The defeat of the Scythian tribes and their retreat under the blows of the Sarmatians became another link in the chain of events that

In one thousand nine hundred and eighty furry year, after working days, on the eve of the weekend, we were sitting with the guys from the brigade in my garage, which was exactly halfway from the plant to the house. for a life". In the brigade, everyone was after

It was 1945. Spring was fragrant with its smells .. May …! On one of the farms in East Prussia, Platoon 114 of the Svyazi detachment was stationed. These were young girls born in 21-23 years old. The very fact that they were in this war is unfair! It is unfair that they are born to love and give birth, not to kill

Today, the Russian reader is unlikely to be told by the name of the American John Scali. And in the 60s of the last century, this name was gratefully mentioned by the top Soviet leadership. John Alfred Scali was born on April 27, 1918 in the city of Canton (Ohio). After graduating from Boston University, Scali worked

Among the first countries on the territory of which the Soviet Republic began to conduct intelligence activities were the countries of the Muslim East. In 1923, a legal residency was established in Persia 1. The activities of the residencies in Persia were directed by the 5th (Eastern) sector of the Foreign Department

Roman Empire in 293-305 Clarification: during this period Diocletian bore the title "August", and Galerius - "Caesar" Perhaps, the topic of the article will cause confusion among some readers: we are talking about the Roman Empire, which means, as many might think, the question of the capital is decided unambiguously - Rome. However, the term

Ya. Z. SuritsIn 1919, Afghanistan became the first state with which the RSFSR established diplomatic relations and in which the first Soviet embassy was opened. It was headed by Ya.Z. Surits 1. The first military attaché of the Soviet state was also appointed here: in August 1919, B.N