Monday, February 23, 2026

“Thief-out-law”: what happened to “the last criminal of the USSR”

"Thief-out-law": what happened to "the last criminal of the USSR"
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It was called "the last criminal in the USSR". He called himself "Thief-out-law". His story formed the basis of the 10 feature and documentary films, one of the most famous – "Prison song" with Alexander Abdulov in the title role (1993). At the finish of the Soviet Union as a state Sergey Maduev named Ducat, was indeed the most "outstanding" representative of the Soviet criminals in their criminal abilities.

What are the salaries were the soldiers of the Wehrmacht during the Second world

What are the salaries were the soldiers of the Wehrmacht during the Second world
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In the German army during the Second world war, the supply was treated very thoroughly. It concerned including salaries. Until 1944 the soldiers of the Wehrmacht regularly received the required money to them.[C-BLOCK]

TOS-1: why Afghan spooks were so afraid of the flamethrower “Buratino”

TOS-1: why Afghan spooks were so afraid of the flamethrower "Buratino"
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Heavy flamethrower system TOS-1 is among one of the most secret models of Soviet weapons. As it is often mentioned when talking about the most unexpected and memorable names for military equipment, thanks to the name "Pinocchio". Often the effect of this setup compared to a small atomic explosion, and the first cases of its use not only leads to great destruction, but also a huge psychological effect, as the few survivors, and those who it was used.

Maria Fortus: the legendary Soviet intelligence officer who survived two shooting

Maria Fortus: the legendary Soviet intelligence officer who survived two shooting
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An ardent revolutionary and the participant of three wars, scout Maria Fortus several times narrowly escaped death, as if had a vigilant guardian angel. Her legendary biography, which is reflected in the movie Joseph Heifits "salute, Maria!" (1970), is still hotly debated: some are delighted to list her deeds, others try to refute them, accusing biographers in mythmaking. However, the best proof of her exploits is that outstanding military services Maria Fortus awarded the highest Soviet awards, and only the presence of the repressed brother prevented her to get the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

What did Lenin before he became a revolutionary

What did Lenin before he became a revolutionary
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Worldwide V. I. Lenin known as an ardent revolutionary and the Creator of the world's first state of workers and peasants. However, as any man, Vladimir Ilyich had a civil profession, namely, was a lawyer. Moreover, the defender of the accused from Lenin left no less talented than the organizer of the revolution. He was able to significantly mitigate the sentence for a defendant in a losing cause.