Information rules the world, so every state has secret agents of intelligence networks on its account. These mysterious people are waging a dangerous war in a time of peace for the rest. Living among us, they imperceptibly influence the balance of power on the political, military and economic maps of the world. But what happens to them if they fail?
The most famous maniac, who operated for 13 years, and on his account 43 victims (those who managed to prove) Andrei Chikatilo frightened not only with his cruelty, but also elusiveness. Thousands of suspects, hundreds of suspects, several arrests (including Chikatilo himself) - and the crimes continue anyway. Accuracy and unsurpassed intelligence, incredible luck or negligence - what was the reason that the maniac, whose name became a household name, avoided the deserved punishment for so many years?
Aviation and Cosmonautics Day is an international holiday celebrated on April 12. This is a special day in the history of mankind - the day when the cosmos was submitted to man for the first time. A real triumph of science and all those involved in the space industry! The pioneer who paved the way to the stars was the Soviet pilot - Yuri Gagarin. Even now every schoolboy knows his name, but there are many curious facts in his biography that have never been in the public domain
Half a century ago, in October 1970, in Batumi, passengers calmly went to board the flight number 244, expecting to go down the ladder in Sukhumi or, a little later, in Krasnodar after half an hour. But during the flight, a real bloody drama broke out on board, a young stewardess died, almost all crew members were seriously injured. Pranas and Algirdas Brazinskas, 46 and 15 years old, respectively, committed the first plane hijack in the Soviet Union
There is a widespread belief among sailors that the presence of women on a ship will inevitably lead to disaster. The Russian sovereign Peter I, forming the Russian fleet, unambiguously ordered not to admit representatives of the weaker half to the naval service. All the royal followers strictly followed this command. It was only during the reign of Emperor Alexander I that the Petrine covenant was violated. The emperor retreated from dogma on a grand scale, for the first time in history conferring a high admiral's rank on a woman. Right
The hijacking of an airplane in the USSR was an extraordinary event, especially since the Ovechkin family with many children turned out to be the terrorists, who organized a musical group with the fabulous name "Seven Simeons". A jazz band of seven brothers, their mother and younger brothers and sisters planned to fly to London and earn money there, but as a result, half of them died, the rest went to jail, and the people on that flight were injured. Who they really were - victims of totalitarianism, dreaming of freedom, or
When in the summer of 1941 enemy planes roared over Moscow for the first time, a completely different life began for the inhabitants of the capital. But very soon people got used to the phrase "air raid" and the metro became a second home for many. They showed films, libraries and creative circles for children. At the same time, the metro workers continued to build new tunnels and prepared for a chemical attack. This was the subway in the early 1940s
It so happened that no one confuses Budyonny with Chapaev and Chapaev with Kotovsky, but with the white generals of the Civil War it is often more complicated. Watching the film "Kolchak" (and its discussions) caused many to understand that these generals from school have merged in their heads into one common mass, and, perhaps, if you called the film "Wrangel", not every adult viewer would notice. Here's a small guide to help you get at least three white military leaders back in memory
The special services were looking for Tonka the machine-gunner for 30 years, but she did not hide anywhere, lived in a small Belarusian town, got married, gave birth to two daughters, worked, was considered a war veteran and even talked about her valiant (fake, of course) exploits to schoolchildren. But no one could have guessed that it was this exemplary woman who was the executioner, on whose account more than a thousand ruined lives. The husband of the criminal, with whom she lived under the same roof for 30 years, did not know about this either
On February 9, 1904, a battle took place between the ships of the Russian and Japanese fleets. An ordinary, seemingly, military event became exceptional for one reason: the attack of 14 Japanese ships reflected only two Russians - "Varyag" and "Koreets". Despite their clear advantage, the Japanese could neither sink the Russian ships, nor capture at least one crew member. At the same time, they still keep secret the number of injured sailors who took part in this unequal battle
At one time, these people were sure that their actions did not run counter to either the law or morality. Men and women who did their work as guards in concentration camps or otherwise contributing to the development of fascism, could not even imagine that they would have to appear not only before the judgment of God, but also to answer for their actions before people, according to the letter of the law. Their crimes against humanity deserve the most severe reckoning, but they are often ready to bargain for the slightest ambassador
Often, children are rarely like their parents as two peas in a pod, differing, if not in character, then at least in appearance. However, there are a few celebrity kids in the celebrity world who resemble their parents so much that they are often recognized as small and future copies of their fathers and mothers
When only a few days remained before the long-awaited Victory, and it was clear to everyone on whose side she would be, the battles became more and more fierce. The Nazis were, elite units flocked to Berlin, they were in no hurry to give up their lair without a fight. Much has been written about how the Nazis behaved in the occupied territories during the Second World War. Did the Red Army men, who had already entered Berlin not as occupiers, but as victors, allow themselves too much?
A really good film starts with choosing a really talented and professional actor. Of course, Hollywood is filled with a huge number of stars that are ready to play both dramatic and comic roles, but not all of them manage to win the title of actor of the year or the love of the audience. Which of the actors in 2020 managed to become the most famous favorite of the public and who will we hear about this year most often?
To remain unmarried was the worst misfortune for a girl in Russia. In the old days, choosing a bride was approached very carefully, and getting married was much more difficult than today. In addition to external data, there were many criteria by which the suitors chose their chosen one. To be an enviable bride, one had to possess many skills, although even this did not guarantee a successful marriage
Per aspera ad astra, or through thorns to the stars, said the ancient Roman philosopher Lucius Anneas Seneca the Younger. Maybe, of course, it was not he who said, but this saying is very actively attributed to him. The directors of the films, which will be discussed below, have felt the whole meaning of this expression, as they say, on their own skin. Ten films that have collected crazy box office receipts, have become one of the most sold out on a variety of media … But nobody believed in them. Otk studios
Families in which a man is older than a woman have long ceased to be a phenomenon, even if the age difference is more than 20 or even 40 years. But couples where the woman is older than her chosen one still attract attention, although history knows many such cases. In our today's review, we will talk about happy unions in which women were much older than their chosen ones
Surely every person, entering into marriage, hopes that his family will be strong and happy, and that the spouses will live together for many years. But these hopes are not always justified. Today we want to tell you about the secrets of strong marriages of domestic celebrities. They created families back in Soviet times, went through victories and defeats together, reached the heights of glory, raised children and continue to support each other in everything in sorrow and joy
It would seem that celebrities have everything to make their children happy: money, thanks to which you can fulfill any whim, the opportunity to give the best education, travel, connections and opportunities. But even among celebrities (and even very famous ones) there are negligent mothers who have been deprived of parental rights. After all, star status does not guarantee the title of a good parent. Celebrities who were deprived of the opportunity to raise their sons and daughters were convinced of this by their own example
People say that happiness cannot be built on someone else's misfortune. But, probably, these famous women thought that this did not concern them, and, justifying themselves by the fact that all means are good in love, they were taken away from the families of other people's husbands. Moreover, for some of them, even the presence of children among the chosen ones did not become an obstacle to achieving their goal. However, the stars had to feel the action of the notorious "boomerang law": over time, they themselves were in the place of the "thrown"
Over the past decades, the Disney company has turned less and less to film adaptations of European folk and author's fairy tales and relies on the fact that every part of the world gets its own princess. This means that cartoons use real folklore or ethnographic material that refers us to the culture and history of different peoples. Animation studios were constantly doing something similar in the USSR, but, you see, the scope of the Disney studio will be bigger. Much in articles about history and culture so far
What happens when people who are as far as possible from this, for example, celebrities, interfere in politics? As a rule, this is chaos, a lot of problems and other moments, but this does not prevent us from imagining who from the Hollywood crowd could take the chair of the President of America in the next elections
He was called a tragic clown for his ability to turn even the most dramatic situation into a farce. This applied to all areas of his life, whether it was filming a movie or raising a daughter. Lev Durov managed to convey to his daughter two of his most important life principles: to always be on the move and never lose heart. Ekaterina Durova inherited many important qualities from her father and was closer with her father, and not with her mother Irina Kirichenko. Although she loved, of course, both
Genius and madness always exist somewhere nearby. Perhaps this is why it has recently become fashionable, if not to ascribe to oneself some mental disorders, then to admit their presence. Indeed, quite recently, such revelations would have been repulsive rather than making a person a special owner of a fine mental organization
Father Sergei Velyaminov became famous after the release of the film "Shadows disappear at noon". It was the actor's debut in the cinema, after which he played many more roles. In total, Peter Sergeevich had five wives and three children, a son and two daughters. The actor took Sergei after a divorce from his second wife, the boy's mother, and then, regardless of the change in his father's marital status, the son was always next to Peter Velyaminov
The number of children who can generate significant income at an early age is growing steadily. Celebrity toddlers become part of the parent's brand, and their social media accounts or filming bring in thousands of dollars for their parents. However, you don't have to be the kid of a celebrity to become a millionaire. Some of the most ordinary children by the end of high school already have a good personal capital and can provide for their relatives themselves
There is an interesting phrase: what is a wedding without a fight? Indeed, our people love to walk heartily, cheerfully, in a big way … However, lately, the processes of birth of new families are relatively calm: newlyweds prefer to quietly and peacefully celebrate the event in the circle of loved ones without unnecessary noise. However, the stars are the stars, so that even from their own wedding they arrange a spectacle. Today we'll talk about the most scandalous of them, including foreign ones
No matter what they say about the fact that beauty is a relative concept, and after all, the main thing is what is in a person's soul, but the standards imposed by society still remain a priority. And since a slender body is now a priority, many are trying to meet the imposed standards. What can we say about the stars who are always in sight and try to keep the bar. However, in pursuit of beauty and a slender body, some of them lost not only health, but also said goodbye to life. Is the game worth it?
Many children of famous parents prefer a prosperous existence under the wing of a mom or dad. They live in abundance and do not see any problems. However, there are others. Growing up, they want to succeed themselves, build their own careers and do not rely on the support of famous relatives. Parents only help their children to get a decent education, and then adult children go their own way
What is the world of show business, and without scandals? And if, God forbid, everything went smoothly, then the day did not go well. Therefore, most celebrities are trying in every possible way to create problems out of the blue in order to attract attention and spur an army of fans to heated discussions and comments under this or that event
James Cameron's films, regardless of their genre, have always enjoyed immense popularity, both with viewers and film critics. And it is not surprising that he is one of the most successful and popular directors of all time, whose work is beyond praise and awards. But nevertheless, even the great creator can find pictures that not only critics, but also the audience smashed to smithereens. Therefore, today we will talk not only about his best works, but also about those that cause bewilderment
He led Soviet intelligence in the most difficult and dramatic period of our history and worked much more successfully and efficiently than the well-known Walter Schellenberg. And although many scouts were subsequently declassified and awarded well-deserved awards, Fitin's name has sunk into oblivion for many years
Igor Kostolevsky, it seems, has always been treated kindly by fate and glory. From the very first film role in "The Star of Captivating Happiness" he became a real celebrity. He could not calmly leave the theater after the performance because of the fans. Why does he himself call himself a man of the second half of his life, and when has the time for happiness come for him?
Russian filmmakers very often use the ideas of their foreign colleagues and shoot remakes of foreign films. However, domestic films have recently reached the level when they have become interesting to viewers in other countries. And foreign filmmakers buy the rights to adapt Russian films and TV series and present their projects to the audience
It often seems to us that the fate of an actor is the joy of creativity and red carpet, but this is only one side of the medal. On the other - the daily hard work, conflicts with colleagues and devastating articles from critics. Many film actors, having reached certain heights, feel tired and a desire to change their lives. Some become disillusioned with the profession after a series of failures or simply decide to finally pay attention to their family and children. It is not often that stars in full blaze of glory leave Hollywood Olympus, alone
It is no coincidence that this affable, elegant lady with a charming smile and impeccable hairstyle appeared so often in movies next to Louis de Funes. So the actor himself once decided: Claude Zhansak is the one who brings him good luck, and therefore should become his “screen wife”. This creative tandem lasted for many years and really influenced the career of one of the most beloved French comedians
The premiere of a film about the adventures of detectives of the fair sex took place twenty years ago. Those "angels" coped with their task brilliantly: they managed to entertain the viewer, to remind that the role of a woman is not limited to providing home comfort and to involve numerous characters performed by famous actors in the cycle of events. This recipe rarely works, but in the case of "Charlie's Angels" everything worked out
The world of art is filled with real geniuses who worked not only within the framework of painting, but also sculpture, as well as photography and in other spheres. And not every recognized master of his craft was a man. So, today we will talk about six women who were real innovators in art and were able to prove that they too can achieve tremendous success
He wrote the image of Katya from her in his novel "Walking through the Torments". Natalia Krandievskaya loved him wholeheartedly and bore him two sons. And the "Red Count" Alexei Tolstoy, after 20 years of marriage, exchanged her for a young secretary, whom he knew for only 2 weeks
The first and largest uprising in the Gulag took place in 1942 on the banks of the Pechora near the village of Ust-Usa in the Komi Republic. The armed Ust-Usinsk uprising of prisoners went down in history under the name "Retyuninsky mutiny" in honor of its organizer and inspirer Mark Retyunin. During the riot, over 70 guards and rebels were killed. 50 prisoners who participated in the mutiny, sentenced to death