Category Archives: News in English

Фев 07

75 years ago, one of the most famous trials of the Nazis ended

The Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation presented the materials of the verdict of the Nazis handed down 75 years ago in Kiev. The trial, which took place from 17 to 28 January 1946, was one of the … Read More

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Фев 07

On 31 January 1924, the first Constitution of the USSR was adopted

In December of 1922 the First Congress of People’s Deputies of the USSR approved the Declaration and the Treaty on the Creation of the USSR. The Treaty proclaimed that 4 independent socialist republics: the RSFSR (Russia), the YUSSR (Ukraine), the … Read More

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Фев 05

On 25 January 1918, the Declaration of the Rights of the Working and Exploited People was adopted

The draft Declaration was written by Vladimir Lenin. The Declaration of the Rights of the Working and Exploited People was one of the first and most important constitutional acts of the Soviet Republic, which was aimed at legislating the achievements of … Read More

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Янв 31

19 January is Alexander Pechersky’s Remembrance Day

Alexander ‘Sasha’ Pechersky was born on 22 February 1909 in Kremenchuka, Russian Empire (today Ukraine) and died on 19 January 1990. He was one of the organizers, and the leader, of the most successful uprising and mass-escape of Jews from … Read More

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Янв 29

On 23 January 1942, a decree ‘On a Placement of Children Left Without Parents’ was adopted

The decree ordered the opening of new orphanages, established the procedure for the permanent family placement of children. Children left without parental care were adopted all over the country. Residents of the Central Asian republics often took many children into … Read More

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Янв 23

The history of normative documents. 17 January 

On 17 January 1921, the decree of the Council of People’s Commissars of the RSFSR On Aircraft Movement was issued. With the development of civil aviation, there was a need to create an air traffic control system as well. The … Read More

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Янв 23

On 15 January 1831, Pavel Demidov established the Prize to promote the advancement of sciences

On 15 January 1831, the owner of the Ural iron-smelting plants, Pavel Demidov, established the Prize to promote the success of the sciences. In 1993, the tradition of awarding the Demidov Prize was resumed. To create the award foundation, Demidov … Read More

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Янв 17

Execution of Pugachev: Version of the President of the Union of Criminalists and Criminologists

The Execution of Pugachev: ‘Forgive me, Orthodox people’ (Painting by Viktor Matorin)   On (10) 21 January 1775, Yemelyan Pugachev was executed in Bolotnaya Square in Moscow. Yemelyan Pugachev was a Don Cossack. He proclaimed himself Emperor Peter III, organized … Read More

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Янв 16

12 January is Agatha Christie’s Remembrance Day

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE was born on 15 September 1890 into a wealthy upper-middle-class family in Torquay (a seaside town in Devon, England). She was home schooled. She worked as a nurse during the First World … Read More

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Янв 15

On 12 January 1950, capital punishment returned to the USSR

On 12 January 1950, the death penalty for high treason, espionage and sabotage was reintroduced in the USSR. During the tsarist era in Russia, many people were executed. The measure of guilt was determined by the Criminal Penalty Regulations. You … Read More

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Янв 08

On 3 January 1946, radio director William Joyce was executed in London

On 3 January 1946, 39-year-old William Joyce nicknamed Lord Haw-Haw, director of the English program of German radio during World War II, was executed in London. He was found guilty of betraying the national interests and committing high treason. Joyce … Read More

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Янв 08

3 January 1850 was the day of the Petrashevsky Circle members ‘execution’

On 3 January 1850, a mock execution of the circle members headed by Mikhail Petrashevsky took place in St. Petersburg. In the history of literature of the 19th century, the so-called Petrashevsky case occupies a prominent place. So many writers … Read More

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