Politics

Majoritarian constituency. Constituency. Majoritarian electoral system

Majoritarian constituency. Constituency. Majoritarian electoral system

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Participation in elections is the duty of every citizen. Only how many of them understand what, in fact, is happening at this moment? So you can really explain to your friends what a majoritarian district is? How does it differ from others and why is it so tricky called? Let's try to figure it out

How to join the Communist Party: a practical guide

How to join the Communist Party: a practical guide

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Today, the average Russian participates rather mediocrely in the political life of the country. Many are accustomed to expressing their dissatisfaction with the actions of high-ranking officials while sitting in front of the TV

Rybak Vladimir Vasilyevich: biography, career, politics and personal life

Rybak Vladimir Vasilyevich: biography, career, politics and personal life

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Vladimir Rybak is a well-known politician of Ukraine, who not only served as chairman of the Party of Regions, but also for two years was chairman of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada

President of Brazil: photo, biography. First President of Brazil

President of Brazil: photo, biography. First President of Brazil

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The history of each country is unique and interesting in its own way. Brazil, discovered on April 24, 1500 by the Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral, was in its time a colony, a kingdom, a republic. The first president of Brazil and all 35 subsequent ones rule the country for 124 years

Politician Dilma Rousseff: biography and interesting facts from life

Politician Dilma Rousseff: biography and interesting facts from life

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

There are people in the world who, without a doubt, are making history. Their scale is different. Such a person is the President of Brazil, the beautiful and clever Dilma Rousseff. This woman proves with her life that willpower is more important for a politician than he alth, if the soul hurts for people and the state

Hero of Russia Kadyrov Akhmat Abdulkhamidovich: biography

Hero of Russia Kadyrov Akhmat Abdulkhamidovich: biography

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Kadyrov Akhmat Abdulkhamidovich was born on August 23, 1951. He is a Chechen by nationality. But he was born in the Kazakh SSR, in the city of Karaganda. It was there that the Kadyrov family was exiled in 1944. Subsequently, he became the first president of the Chechen Republic

Party is Political party: definition, concept, types and characteristics

Party is Political party: definition, concept, types and characteristics

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Party is an association that appeared as a result of the fact that the absolutist functions of the state were limited. An autonomous personality arose who wanted to participate in the life of society, to influence the government. It was recognized that the presence of diverse interests in society is legitimate

Non-system opposition: concept, representatives and leaders

Non-system opposition: concept, representatives and leaders

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Almost all citizens of Russia have heard of such a term as "non-systemic opposition". But each person has his own idea of its essence. Often this opinion has a rather distant relation to reality. So what is the non-systemic opposition in Russia, what tasks does it set for itself and who are its leaders? Let's find the exact answers to these questions

Rybkin Ivan Petrovich, Russian statesman and politician: biography, family, education, career

Rybkin Ivan Petrovich, Russian statesman and politician: biography, family, education, career

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Ivan Rybkin is a well-known domestic political and statesman, has a doctorate in political sciences. From 1994 to 1996 he served as chairman of the State Duma of the first convocation, later for several years he was secretary of the Security Council

Women deputies of the State Duma: list, interesting facts, photos

Women deputies of the State Duma: list, interesting facts, photos

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The Russian parliament is probably the leader in the number of beautiful women and athletes among similar institutions in the world. Women deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation make a significant contribution to legislative activity, but more to creating a positive image of a representative state body

Gennady Seleznev: biography and career

Gennady Seleznev: biography and career

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Gennady Seleznev is a deputy of the State Duma of Russia with many years of experience, who happened to occupy the speaker's chair. In addition, this person is known as a journalist and an active public and scientific figure, who left behind many different publications and several books

Sergey Stepashin - military historian and statesman

Sergey Stepashin - military historian and statesman

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Sergey Stepashin (born March 2, 1952) is a Russian statesman and politician who in the 90s held the highest positions in the government of the Russian Federation and was involved in many fateful decisions for the country of that turbulent decade

Israel and Palestine: the history of the conflict (briefly)

Israel and Palestine: the history of the conflict (briefly)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

For a more accurate understanding of the conflict that arose between Israel and Palestine, one should carefully consider its background, the geopolitical location of the countries and the course of conflict actions between the states of Israel and Palestine. The history of the conflict is briefly reviewed in this article. The process of confrontation between countries developed for a very long time and in a very interesting way

What is ATO in Ukraine? How ATO stands for

What is ATO in Ukraine? How ATO stands for

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Today, probably, every Ukrainian knows such terms as “ATO”, “war in Donbass”, “martial law”. In order to be convinced of this, you can simply turn on the news bulletin of any media or look at some photos of the ATO in Ukraine. But, despite numerous disputes, few are guided in this subject. In this article you will find the answer to the question: "What is ATO in Ukraine?" - as well as an analysis of important aspects of this problem

What are the Geneva Accords on Ukraine and what conditions are spelled out in the text of the Geneva Accords of April 17, 2014?

What are the Geneva Accords on Ukraine and what conditions are spelled out in the text of the Geneva Accords of April 17, 2014?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Political events in Ukraine are developing rapidly. Today there is a real war in the east. But back in April, attempts were made to stop the bloodshed and get out of the current crisis with the least losses. The Geneva Agreement of April 17 gave at least a meager, but hope for this. Why didn't it come true? Let's look at the problem more closely

American politician Dick Cheney: biography, personal life and family, career, photo

American politician Dick Cheney: biography, personal life and family, career, photo

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Dick Cheney's name has been mentioned less and less in the media lately. In 2006, after a trip to Eastern Europe and Eurasia, the former Vice President spoke about the development of democracy in the region, including in Russia. So who is Dick Cheney? What positions did he hold and what did he do?

Gerald Ford: domestic and foreign policy (briefly), biography, photo

Gerald Ford: domestic and foreign policy (briefly), biography, photo

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Gerald Ford, the thirty-eighth President of the United States, is not often mentioned in articles and TV programs devoted to the United States or issues of world history and politics. Meanwhile, the period of this politician's tenure as head of the White House is no less interesting than other stages of US history after the end of World War II. We bring to your attention a short story about the biography and career of Ford

Condoleezza Rice: "I'll be in the White House!"

Condoleezza Rice: "I'll be in the White House!"

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Everyone knows that Condoleezza Rice (photo) is 66 in a row and the first US Secretary of State by gender and skin color. Her biography and track record can be found on many Internet resources. It is much more interesting to track the stages of her journey, because not every black American, even a man, manages to occupy such a high position

Are you still wondering how tall Medvedev and Putin are?

Are you still wondering how tall Medvedev and Putin are?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Are you still really interested in Medvedev's growth? Then we go to you! White spots in the knowledge of such an important subject must be immediately eliminated! General de Gaulle was tall, his height was two meters without four centimeters. Alexander the Great, according to surviving evidence, was only "one and a half meters from the floor." The same, paradoxical as it may sound, was the growth of Charlemagne. Leaders and tyrants are by no means measured by tailor's meters, but by the measure of their good deeds and

Military ranks of Shoigu. What military rank does Defense Minister Shoigu have now?

Military ranks of Shoigu. What military rank does Defense Minister Shoigu have now?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The big gold star on the shoulder straps of the Minister of Defense makes many people think that the military rank of Shoigu is Marshal (this is the tradition brought up by the long "one-star" Soviet marshals in newsreels, feature films, military photo albums)

Prime Ministers of Russia: dark and light lists

Prime Ministers of Russia: dark and light lists

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The Russian Federation is a presidential republic. Almost all power is concentrated in the hands of the head of state. However, a lot also depends on the second person of the state - the Chairman of the Government of Russia. Although he is more often referred to in a foreign manner as the prime minister. Who was it in the new Russia? Let's list the prime ministers in order

Michael Fallon. Causes and consequences of the resignation of the British Minister of Defense

Michael Fallon. Causes and consequences of the resignation of the British Minister of Defense

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The resignation of the UK Defense Secretary has unveiled a really important issue in Parliament. It turns out that British journalists have already collected about 40 complaints against members of the Conservative Party, whose names are mentioned in allegations of sexual harassment of employees

Government of India: formation and powers, departments

Government of India: formation and powers, departments

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

India is the largest country in South Asia. The population is more than 1 billion 300 million people. The state covers an area of 3,287,000 square kilometers. The Indian Republic territorially consists of 28 states and 7 union territories, which have central subordination. The capital of India is the city of New Delhi. Hindi and English are the main official languages

Agreement on the establishment of the Commonwe alth of Independent States: date, place, participants, reasons for signing, results and consequences

Agreement on the establishment of the Commonwe alth of Independent States: date, place, participants, reasons for signing, results and consequences

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Was the collapse of the Soviet empire inevitable or was it the result of betrayal and evil will of the three presidents of the Slavic republics who wanted to get more power - there is no unequivocal assessment of this process yet. Consensus reached only on who benefited from the creation of fifteen independent states

China: foreign policy. Basic principles, international relations

China: foreign policy. Basic principles, international relations

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Today, this country is confidently claiming world leadership, and this has become possible, among other things, thanks to the "new" foreign policy. The three largest states on the planet, China, Russia, the USA, are currently

The Communist Party of China: founding date, leaders, goals

The Communist Party of China: founding date, leaders, goals

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

The largest political organization in the world ruling the country, founded in 1921 after the defeat of the Kuomintang (Chinese National People's Party) and the end of the Chinese Civil War, is the Communist Party of China. Only the CPSU, before its dissolution, could compare with the CCP in the number of participants

Karl Haushofer: biography, photos, theories, main works

Karl Haushofer: biography, photos, theories, main works

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

The famous and infamous father of German geopolitics, Karl Haushofer, was the central figure of this new discipline from its formal inception in 1924 until 1945. His connection with the Hitler regime resulted in one-sided and partially incorrect assessments of his work and the role he played

Turkey: form of government and state structure

Turkey: form of government and state structure

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The Republic of Turkey is often in the spotlight because of the active role it plays on the world stage. The internal political life of this country is also of great interest. This article will tell about the form of government in Turkey

Parliament, Prime Minister and President of Singapore

Parliament, Prime Minister and President of Singapore

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

A former British colony located in Southeast Asia, after gaining independence, managed to turn from a so-called third world country into a financial center of international importance after gaining independence. Self-made success distinguishes Singapore from another famous offshore zone, Hong Kong, which has always been under the auspices of powerful powers

Winston Churchill: quotes, witticisms and aphorisms. Churchill's quotes about Russia, about Russians and about Stalin

Winston Churchill: quotes, witticisms and aphorisms. Churchill's quotes about Russia, about Russians and about Stalin

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

This historical figure can rightfully be considered one of the greatest not only in British but also in world history. The most daring and ambitious ideas, the most ambitious projects, the strangest, most unexpected and risky solutions to problems - all this is about him. "I am easily satisfied with the best," this man said about himself and was definitely right

Severance of diplomatic relations: causes and consequences

Severance of diplomatic relations: causes and consequences

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The art of diplomacy is the highest form of communication between people. Between any states there is always a mass of large and small contradictions and competitive interests, which is always difficult to resolve and establish more benevolent relations

Alfred Koch. Biography of a politician and writer

Alfred Koch. Biography of a politician and writer

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

This article provides a brief biography of this contemporary Russian statesman

Tkachev Alexander Nikolaevich: biography, family, career

Tkachev Alexander Nikolaevich: biography, family, career

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Alexander Tkachev is a Russian politician, a member of the supreme council belonging to the Russian United Russia party. Tkachev is also one of the most prominent ex-ministers in the entire Russian government, who in 2015 became an opponent of sanctions products that were illegally imported from the European Union. Alexander Tkachev also opposed supporting the West's policy regarding anti-Russian sanctions

Gennady Gudkov: biography, entrepreneurial and political activities

Gennady Gudkov: biography, entrepreneurial and political activities

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Retired Colonel of State Security Gudkov Gennady Vladimirovich quite often appeared in various talk shows on the television screen. His point of view is always original, he confidently defends it for many years

Lev Rokhlin: biography, family, career, photo

Lev Rokhlin: biography, family, career, photo

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Lev Rokhlin is a well-known domestic military and political figure. He was a deputy of the State Duma of the second convocation, from 1996 to 1998 he headed the Duma Defense Committee. He received the military rank of lieutenant general. In 1998, he was found murdered at his own dacha in the Moscow region

Lee Seung-man is the first President of South Korea

Lee Seung-man is the first President of South Korea

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

On the world map there are countries whose peoples are artificially divided for ideological reasons. These include North and South Korea. The bipolar world has long since sunk into oblivion, but these states have not yet reunited, one people is raising two countries. A significant role in this story was played by the Korean politician Lee Syngman. This man led the American part of a divided country. It took him a long time to get to this post. Let's get to know him

The policy of glasnost is the cause of the collapse of world socialism

The policy of glasnost is the cause of the collapse of world socialism

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

They didn't come up with another part term to destroy the country. The original plan of the reformers from the Central Committee was different, it was just necessary to touch up the story, to identify individual shortcomings, but not to touch the fundamental foundations

Richard Nixon is the 37th President of the United States of America. Biography

Richard Nixon is the 37th President of the United States of America. Biography

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

In the entire history of the United States of America, only one of their presidents voluntarily left office ahead of schedule. They became Richard Nixon, who resigned in 1974. But not only by this act of his, he forever entered the annals of time. There were other outstanding moments in his work. Both positive and negative

Kirill Barabash: biography

Kirill Barabash: biography

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The hero of the article is Kirill Vladimirovich Barabash, whose biography is interesting in connection with the completion of the trial in the ZOV IGPR case, in which the lieutenant colonel was deprived of his officer rank and sentenced to a real prison term. How did the formation of such a bright and controversial personality take place, and why is Kirill Vladimirovich called a prisoner of conscience?

Mikhail Shvydkoy is always at responsible work

Mikhail Shvydkoy is always at responsible work

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

He was described as a pleasant official in all respects, charming and secular, with a fair amount of he althy cynicism. Mikhail Shvydkoy, probably, fully corresponds to his surname, which, when translated from Ukrainian, means "nimble" and "fast". Many note his ability to find a common language with people of various beliefs, he is his own everywhere both among "patriots" and among "liberals"