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Who was scared of the Pyongyang-Baghdad-Gaza axis

Who was scared of the Pyongyang-Baghdad-Gaza axis

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The goodwill of the "dictator" In modern terms, Saddam Hussein is, of course, a dictator. How cruel really is is a controversial issue, but it was Hussein who, on December 6-7, 1990, released from arrest over 1,500 foreign citizens captured by Iraqi forces in Kuwait

I was asked to write about my father. Because he is a "twice" Hero

I was asked to write about my father. Because he is a "twice" Hero

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I will defend my Motherland I look at my father, the border guard colonel, Hero of Russia, Oleg Petrovich Khmelev, and feel love, pride and respect. What is he like, as a person who, together with my mother, brings me up, teaches me to walk through life? What do I feel, what do I think, how do I perceive it? First, it is expensive

The legacy of the leader of nations: who are they with, masters of culture

The legacy of the leader of nations: who are they with, masters of culture

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Russophiles and Russophobia After the death of Stalin on March 5, 1953, his successors at the top, without waiting for the party's "debunking of the cult of personality", took up a radical revision of the ideological policy in the USSR. And the first thing it touched on art and literature. But, as it happens in the likes of

The occupation of Adjara in the 1950s - a myth or a bluff?

The occupation of Adjara in the 1950s - a myth or a bluff?

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"The eternal dreams of the Turks: to destroy half of the Russian human potential, to seize territories, including the Caucasus." From the statement of the USSR Permanent Representative to the UN Andrei Vyshinsky Izvestia, October 28, 1947 The Art of the Possible Pro-Russian Transcaucasia has always attracted not only Turks, but also their patrons

Why is it all wrong? Everything seems to be as usual. Only a friend did not return from the battle

Why is it all wrong? Everything seems to be as usual. Only a friend did not return from the battle

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Slavka! He was only 22Almost a month has passed since the publication “I was asked to write about my father. Because he is a "twice" Hero "in the" Military Review ". I did not even expect that this simple story about my father would arouse such numerous, and most importantly, warm reviews from VO readers. And I decided to go back to

Lies in transit. On the 65th anniversary of Khrushchev's "unclassified" report

Lies in transit. On the 65th anniversary of Khrushchev's "unclassified" report

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Warsaw, Belgrade, then - everywhere 65 years ago, in March 1956, Khrushchev's report "On the cult of Stalin's personality", announced at the last meeting of the XX Congress of the CPSU (February 25, 1956), was sent to the party organizations of the USSR and 70 foreign communist parties. Of course, with a chipboard stamp. And it's even strange that

They made the "Miracle on the Vistula"

They made the "Miracle on the Vistula"

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One cannot but pay tribute to the creator of the new Poland, Jozef Pilsudski - he knew how to select subordinates. Three of them, together with the "brigadier" and "head of state", became the authors of one of the brilliant, but very unexpected for them, victory in the final operation of the Soviet-Polish war of 1920

Three Red Stars - three Afghan landmarks by Sergei Bolgov

Three Red Stars - three Afghan landmarks by Sergei Bolgov

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Before the first Star, Three times Red Banner - it sounds both solid and beautiful. We know such regiments and divisions, famous orchestras and ensembles. But a three-star can be either cognac, or (in common parlance) - a general. To say this about three times holders of the Order of the Red Star - the language somehow does not turn

Let's not forget Beslan. About the deceased warrior who became a legend during his lifetime

Let's not forget Beslan. About the deceased warrior who became a legend during his lifetime

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He was called not only "Reason". Dmitry Aleksandrovich was ready to devote his entire short life to the service, but he never forgot about his family. It is difficult to determine for sure, by looking only at the photo, whether he was happy. I look at the pictures of Razumovsky with his wife Erica and I understand: they are happy. The wedding seemed

Alexander Guchkov: the most "temporary" of the military ministers of Russia

Alexander Guchkov: the most "temporary" of the military ministers of Russia

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As one of the Duma leaders, not a minister, Guchkov said about himself this way: "The rooster must shout before sunrise, but whether it will rise or not is not his business." It was not his own business, by all indications, and took up, when in March 1917 he became the head of the military

Greece and Albania: 200 years apart

Greece and Albania: 200 years apart

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Borders of the Possible March 25-26 in Greece celebrated the 200th anniversary of the popular uprising against Turkish rule. Among foreign statesmen, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin took part in the celebrations. The uprising ended in 1829 with the Ottoman

Yuri Babansky will not forget Damansky

Yuri Babansky will not forget Damansky

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From the chronicle of the undeclared war On March 2, 2021, on the 52nd anniversary of the events on Damansky Island, I followed the news of television and radio throughout the day, hoping to hear at least a few words about that undeclared war. But, unfortunately, I never heard anything … But on the other hand, I heard a lot from someone who

"Great" Finland. Invaders, but not really Nazis?

"Great" Finland. Invaders, but not really Nazis?

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They "fell out" of Hitler's pocket. In Finland, direct participation in the Nazi aggression against the USSR is neatly preferred to be called complicity, but much more often - "the continuation of the Winter War." Meaning, of course, the dramatic events of 1939-1940. Until the spring of 1944 in Suomi regularly

Remembering Damansky: how not to forget the "forgotten battles"

Remembering Damansky: how not to forget the "forgotten battles"

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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

Front letters of the border guard Alexander Maslov

Front letters of the border guard Alexander Maslov

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He was like everyone else Sashka - an ordinary Moscow boy, was born on November 1, 1920. In childhood, he was no different from other peers, except that he grew up in a family without a father. He was such a boy-ringleader and spent most of his time on the street, in the courtyard environment. Maslov without any special

June 1941: everything for the union, everything for the Victory

June 1941: everything for the union, everything for the Victory

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12 days of summer Since the second half of the 50s of the last century, analysts, historians, and publicists have regularly introduced assertions that the Soviet leadership at the beginning of the war was nothing more than confused, lost the threads of governing the country. That nothing was done to forestall the Nazi

When Tito left. Inheritance and heirs of the master of Yugoslavia

When Tito left. Inheritance and heirs of the master of Yugoslavia

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Rivers of blood and … drops of honor Allegedly, they all together passed a collective "verdict" of a single

Autumn 70 in Calabria: this is not Italy for you

Autumn 70 in Calabria: this is not Italy for you

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The good country of Calabria On July 15, 1970, a popular uprising against the Italian state began in the city of Reggio, the godforsaken capital of the province of Calabria. The uprising was truly popular: it was supported by the best representatives of almost all social groups. At the same time, the slogans of the rebels

Sevres, 1920. The time when Soviet and Turkish interests converged

Sevres, 1920. The time when Soviet and Turkish interests converged

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Not quite Versailles Winston Churchill in his work "The World Crisis" (which has already become a textbook) called everything that happened after the World War with the Ottoman Empire "a true miracle." But exactly one hundred years ago, on August 10, 1920, the Sevres Peace Treaty was signed in France between the Entente and the Ottoman

"Invasion of Twelve Tongues." Who fought against Russia in Napoleon's army

"Invasion of Twelve Tongues." Who fought against Russia in Napoleon's army

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To say that in 1812 our land was invaded by the "French army" is as correct as to continue to say that on June 22, 1941, the Soviet Union was attacked exclusively by Nazi Germany. Historical justice requires recognition: during the Patriotic War, Russia

Stalin's three days. Beaverbrook and Harriman's Unclassified Mission

Stalin's three days. Beaverbrook and Harriman's Unclassified Mission

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Who Instead of Harry Hopkins Almost until the end of 1941, the Soviet Union opposed Nazi Germany, having only one ally - Great Britain. At this time, the United States maintained its friendly neutrality, as President Roosevelt promised the Americans when he was elected for a third term, and in

Beslan rest in peace to him

Beslan rest in peace to him

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After a long separation, the ten-year-old nephew decided to share with me the musical hits popular among his peers. I listened, smiled, thought that I would give Tyomich a selection of classical music, and suddenly, instead of another musical composition, I heard THIS

Combat service through the eyes of a sapper

Combat service through the eyes of a sapper

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For me, the commander of the reconnaissance and diving platoon 180 OMIB SF, senior lieutenant Alexander Chernyavsky, military service began on November 22, 1976. I and my platoon were seconded to the 61st Separate Marine Regiment of the Northern Fleet, for military coordination (commander of the landing, Major S. Remizov

Living space for the elite. They wanted to cleanse Ukraine from the previous population

Living space for the elite. They wanted to cleanse Ukraine from the previous population

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On January 17, 1946, in the Kiev House of Red Army Officers, a meeting of the military tribunal of the Kiev Military District began, dedicated to the atrocities and atrocities of the German fascist invaders on the territory of the Ukrainian SSR. As you know, it is the territories of modern Ukraine and Belarus that most of all

I'm going to you

I'm going to you

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1048 years ago, on July 3, 964, our Great ancestor-commander Svyatoslav Khorobre destroyed the Khazar Kaganate The shadow of Svyatoslav wanders unsung … Gnedich. How the face of the Earth has changed! We only sing about the giants, About those heroes who left, Leaving their steel in the mounds … Arinushkin "Prophecy" On

The Sukhaya River Incident: 70 Years of American Bombardment of a Soviet Airfield

The Sukhaya River Incident: 70 Years of American Bombardment of a Soviet Airfield

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It so happened that many people quite sincerely believe that the confrontation between the USA and the USSR, albeit a very fierce one, took place exclusively within the framework of the Cold War, that is, without shots and bloodshed. If they clashed in open battle, it was exclusively on a foreign land. A

For which they were called the Great. What do we know about Alexander III?

For which they were called the Great. What do we know about Alexander III?

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If you look closely at those former rulers who are called "great" today, you can be very surprised! It turns out that the “greatest” ones are those who harmed the Russian people the most! And all this has been instilled in us from early childhood … For any sane person, it has long been no secret that we

Tankman's letter

Tankman's letter

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A quarter of a century after the war, in a deep forest near Vyazma, a BT tank with a clearly visible tactical number 12 was found buried in the ground. The hatches were battened down, and a hole gaped in the side. When the car was opened, the remains of a junior lieutenant tanker were found in the place of the driver. He had a revolver with

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 1. Ukraine is the heir to Kievan Rus

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 1. Ukraine is the heir to Kievan Rus

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Modern Ukraine positions itself as a state with a very ancient history and even more ancient origins of the Ukrainian nation. The ideologists of this nation have their roots in the Trypillian culture, and according to the latest version, from the Sumerian civilization. At the same time, Russian roots are completely denied

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 2. Polish name: Ukraine

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 2. Polish name: Ukraine

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Among peoples striving to preserve their past, the name of the country always reflects the history of its origin and age-old traditions that pass from generation to generation. What, in this sense, does the state of Ukraine claim?

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 3. Historically foreign flag of Ukraine

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 3. Historically foreign flag of Ukraine

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The history of the Ukrainian flag, like all Ukrainians, is shrouded in myths and lies and is based on historical rigging and fantastic nonsense. The main thesis of the created myth is that “the yellow-blue colors symbolized the Kiev state, … over time they were revived on the coats of arms of Ukrainian cities

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 5. Brand instead of coat of arms

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 5. Brand instead of coat of arms

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The State Emblem is a distinctive sign, inherited, one of the symbols of statehood, reflecting the historical and philosophical essence of any state. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, “The Great State Emblem of Ukraine is established taking into account the small State Emblem

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 4. Requiem instead of hymn

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 4. Requiem instead of hymn

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The origin of the anthem of Ukraine, like everything connected with Ukrainians, is shrouded in a fog of lies. When you listen to the Ukrainian anthem, its boring, boring melody, there is no desire to cry with pride for the country and admire this symbol of the state. Many do not even want to get up. It is rather

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 6. Non-native Ukromova

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 6. Non-native Ukromova

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Such an attribute of Ukrainian statehood as the state language and the history of its origin are also shrouded in veils of mystery, myths and legends. In this regard, the question arises why all attempts to impose it by force and make it a family for all citizens of Ukraine are rejected by the overwhelming majority

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 8. Pseudo-Battle of Kruty

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 8. Pseudo-Battle of Kruty

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In the absence of glorious victories and achievements in Ukrainian mythology, myths are also created on the basis of a deceitful perversion of insignificant facts and events that have taken place that have no historical or military significance. Such a myth is the "epic battle of Kruty". In Ukraine

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 9. “Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!"

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 9. “Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!"

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In the mythology of Ukraine, along with myths about the “great past”, there are legends aimed at distorting the truth about the shameful pages of the formation of the Ukronazi ideology. A striking example of this is the desire to hide and whitewash the Nazi essence of the slogan "Glory to Ukraine! Heroes

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 10. Terrorist Bandera is a hero of Ukraine

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 10. Terrorist Bandera is a hero of Ukraine

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In the pantheon of national heroes of modern Ukraine, Stepan Bandera occupies the honorable place of the most "great" fighter for Ukrainian "independence". Streets are named in his honor, monuments are erected to him, they write about him extremely positively in school textbooks and even try to portray him as

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 11. Taras Shevchenko as a symbol of the nation

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 11. Taras Shevchenko as a symbol of the nation

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Part One In the pantheon of idols of modern Ukraine, Shevchenko now occupies the same place as Lenin occupied in the pantheon of Soviet idols. Some in their zeal try to present Shevchenko as a genius of world culture and even compare him with Pushkin or Mitskevich, while others call Shevchenko

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 11. Taras Shevchenko as a symbol of the nation (part 2)

Myths about the origin of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Myth 11. Taras Shevchenko as a symbol of the nation (part 2)

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Part Two One of the mythical pages of Shevchenko's biography is his stormy "revolutionary" activity and participation in the Cyril and Methodius brotherhood. In fact, he entertained the members of the fraternity with his anti-government rhymes. And he was not arrested for revolutionary activities

Mazepa. Oathbreaker awarded the Order of Judas. Part 1

Mazepa. Oathbreaker awarded the Order of Judas. Part 1

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In today's Ukraine, Hetman Mazepa is one of the revered national symbols, his portrait is on a banknote, monuments are erected to him and streets and avenues are named after him. A man who has become a symbol of profit, betrayal and treason, cursed by the church, awarded the Order of Judas and despised