Marcus Cloud

Even now there are many people for whom Lenin – our all and the conviction which, for Russia, it did very much good. Di and there is no way that a historical figure was either extremely positive, or completely negative character. Always can find in his biography any acts deviating from its original line of conduct, characterizing it from the opposite side.

Today, amid a new round of geopolitical confrontation between Russia and the United States becomes relevant again comparing whose soldier is better – American or Russian. In the absence of direct clashes of the two armies is hard to do, but possible.

There are certain physiologically impossible things. You cannot, for example, to become a great composer, initially without having a hearing, or a great Stayer, with cardiovascular, respiratory and other such diseases. But, on the other hand, has not been canceled wisdom: "patience and a little effort". Stubbornness and perseverance often expand the boundaries of what is possible and what is permitted. An example of a Soviet weightlifter Ivan Udodov – a clear confirmation.

They hated and feared smugglers, corrupt customs and a division title, the names and ranks of his soldiers, knew not even the soldiers at checkpoints, where they were based. They are the special forces of the border troops “Sigma”. The unit lasted only 9 years, but during that time managed to write his name in the annals of military glory of Russia. The commandos participated in the battles, was wounded once, even their helicopter crashed, but none of them died.

If the man with the air of a connoisseur pronounces truisms, it usually ironic answer: "Volga flows into the Caspian sea". This phrase from the story of the great writer A. P. Chekhov "the Teacher of literature" became winged. Meanwhile, the scientific community has long debated. Contrary to common dogma, some geographers, hydrologists and historians believe that in the Caspian sea flows into the river Kama.