Unknown heroes of Russia. People in the shadow of war
So why did I shoot them? This is not a military patriotic project. Not propaganda of special services. On the contrary, I removed it despite the prohibitions, bureaucratic barriers, prejudices and resistance to the most diverse ...
The black myth of the "Russian slavery"
Continuing the theme of “black myths” about Russia, one cannot but dwell on the theme of “Russian slavery,” “downtroddenness,” “long-suffering” of the people. We analyze one of the most powerful pillars of this myth - "serfdom" ....
They betrayed Russia, betrayed themselves ...
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled (From the Sermon on the Mount of Christ) The events of the first war in Chechnya today are diligently trying to forget, to hide all the responsibility that ...
Su-27 - one of the best combat aircraft in the world. Part of 1. Birth
The myth of Daedalus and Icarus states that the ancient engineer and designer Daedalus created wings for himself and his son Icarus in order to escape from the island of Crete that was hostile to them. Since the wings were fastened ...
How should not die military equipment
During the Cold War, in the expanses of our country, a huge amount of military equipment was created. Fortunately, a global war did not happen, but the technique remained. And every year cars and ...
Ka-22 - an outstanding record of Soviet aviators
[b] At the end of 1961, the Soviet convertiplane Ka-22 set a capacity record during a test flight. This final departure was preceded by a series of flight tests, during which there were ...
The heroic page of the Great War - "Small Earth"
On the night of 3 on 4 in February 1943, in the area of the village of Stanichka (southern suburb of Novorossiysk), a Soviet naval assault force commanded by Caesar Lvovich Kunikov (1909 - 14 in February 1943) was landed ....
6-I tank brigade. Living conditions
The photo above is an example of the barracks in which brigade soldiers live. Actually, this is not a barracks, but a dormitory, since in 2007-2008, the buildings were overhauled with redevelopment ...
The Great Names of the Time of Troubles - Kozma Minin
Time of Troubles was one of the most difficult historical periods for our country. Constant changes in power, the procession of impostors in Russia and the occupation of Polish, Swedish interventionists almost ...
SEVMASH
Yesterday I visited Severodvinsk in the pool of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin. I managed to visit the Sevmash and Zvezdochka enterprises. I don't understand the intricacies of submarines yet and ...
The black myth of "Russian drunkenness" and "Russian dishonesty"
One of the most common “black myths” about historical Russia is the assertion that Russians are the most uncompromising people in the use of alcoholic beverages. And so, supposedly ...
Recalcitrant Sevastopol
The heroic defense of Sevastopol became the key moment in the whole Crimean war. However, before considering the battle itself, you should understand the reasons for this bloody collision, its ...
Soviet SAU of times of war (part 4) - Su-85
The experience of using self-propelled guns SU-122 showed that they have too low rate of fire to perform the tasks of supporting and escorting tanks and infantry with fire. The troops needed the ACS, which had ...
Central Museum of the Air Force in Monino
In the 1958 year in the Moscow military town of Monino, on the basis of the existing aerodrome, the premises of workshops and two hangars, a museum-exhibition of aviation equipment attached to the Red Banner ...
Heavenly war
During the war in Afghanistan, the nature of the use of combat aircraft has changed, reflecting the political complications associated with the death of civilians as a result of inaccurate or mistaken inflicted airstrikes ....
The black myth of the "Russian threat" and "Russian occupation"
Why does the West need the myth of the “Russian threat” and “Russian occupation”? The answer seems to be that the West needs the “image of the enemy.” Moreover, the enemy is vicious and stubborn, who from century to century offends ...
The hunt for "Stinger"
Until 1979, most people probably knew about Afghanistan, lost in the mountains of Central Asia, from a geography textbook, and many did not know at all. And only after the introduction of Soviet troops into this ...
9-i company. Operation Highway
It has been 33 years since Soviet troops entered the territory of Afghanistan. The time has come to reflect on the results of the participation of the Soviet military contingent in the Afghan civil war. Afghanistan...
Victory Day in the Battle of Stalingrad
February 2 in Russia marks the Day of the defeat of the German forces by the Soviet forces in the Battle of Stalingrad. This memorable day was introduced in March 1995 by the federal law "On the days of military glory ...
Emelyan Pugachev - a rebel or ...
Many in the history of Russia were peasant wars, uprisings and riots. For several centuries, a patient and long-suffering people rebelled against their oppressors and cruelly punished them for their greed and ...
Posters of besieged Leningrad
27 January. This date for each resident of the city on the Neva means no less than May 9. 27 January 1944 to 9 May 1945 remained over a year, but the city celebrated its Victory. He persevered. Persevered ...
Stepan Razin - the embodiment of popular anger
Dashing free Cossack known by the people as Stenka Razin appeared on the Don not by chance. The oppression of the serfs became harder and harder, and the dependence of the peasants became stronger and stronger. Governors and officials ...
2011 results of the year in pictures: Air Force - part of 3
The third part of my photo review will be about helicopters. In connection with a more "closed" information policy pursued by the holding "Russian Helicopters", which is far from always in a hurry to please ...
Bolotnikov - the mysterious soul of the Russian rebel
About Bolotnikov Ivan Isayevich little information. Modern historians do not even have information about the exact date of his birth. It is known that this man was a fugitive serf from among the serfs ....