This article analyzes Soviet historiography covering the period 1917–1953, focusing on the impact of the Mongol-Tatar yoke on northeastern Rus’. It charts the evolution of Soviet historians’ views from the early stages of the Marxist school, dominated by the ideological postulates of M.N. Pokrovsky and the formational approach, to a more profound under-standing of the Mongol-Tatar yoke in the works of renowned researchers such as A.N. Nasonov, B.D. Grekov, A.Yu. Yakubovsky, and others. The article reflects the main approaches to the yoke’s perception by Soviet scholars at this stage of historical development, who, despite the political climate, managed to maintain the high quality and originality of their research, largely thanks to the continuity of pre-revolutionary historiography.

The article is devoted to the study of the contribution of the Stalingrad Tractor Plant (STZ) to the Great Victory in the context of lend-Lease supply problems in 1941-1942. Special attention is paid to the impact of economic conditions, the production activities of the plant and the logistical aspects of the Lend-Lease program on the country’s defense capability. To study the problem, historical and statistical methods of analyzing documents of the era were used, including archival materials, minutes of meetings of party bodies, departmental reports and publications of scientific research. The authors compare the quantitative indicators of the production of tanks and other military products at the STZ with the volumes of lend-Lease supplies, identifying key success factors and limitations of the Soviet defense industry. The study showed that the Stalingrad Tractor Plant played a key role in the production of T-34 tanks, accounting for a significant proportion of their total production in the USSR. Despite the difficulties caused by the lack of resources and the destruction of infrastructure, the plant was able to adapt to military conditions by creating its own tank repair and modernization base. The analysis of lend-lease supplies demonstrates their limitations and inconsistency with the needs of the front, emphasizing the importance of domestic production.

During the Great Patriotic War, thousands of Soviet women, along with men, rose up to defend their homeland. The history of this war knows that women fought in the Red Army and Navy, partisan detachments and formations, in the ranks of the underground. At the same time, they were not only doctors, medical instructors, signalmen and traffic controllers, but also pilots, tankmen, gunners, drivers, translators, investigators of the military prosecutor’s office, intelligence and counterintelligence officers, soldiers and officers of the rear units, etc. There were chemical warriors among the women who found themselves in the war. The military fates and front-line roads of some of them were truly amazing, so much so that they made even the commanders of the fronts admire. These include the fate of Victoria Vasilyevna Nemtsova, the head of the chemical service of the 58th Infantry Division of the 3rd Guards Army of the 1st Ukrainian Front.

This article examines potential scenarios for the candidacies’ nomination in the upcoming 2030 Presidential Election of the Russian Federation. The authors analyze the architecture of the political process through the lens of the country’s political elite. Based on comparative analysis, hypothetical models of candidate nomination are formulated, examined through the prism of succession strategy. The research is prognostic in nature and relies on open sources. The methodological foundation is the authors’ proprietary matrix model, the “Matrix of Russia’s Political Prospects,” which enables a structured comparison of political figures against key criteria. The study is of a predictive nature and is based on open sources. The methodological basis is the author’s matrix model “Matrix reflecting the political perspective of the Russian Federation,” which allows for a structured comparison of political figures based on the key criteria introduced by the authors. The theological perspective on this issue is observed as well in the presented study. The main conclusions of the study are distilled into two fundamental scenarios. The most probable is recognized as the scenario involving the participation and victory of the current President of the Russian Federation, V.V. Putin, which ensures maximum stability of the political course. The alternative scenario considers a possible transfer of power, analyzing key representatives of the political elite as potential candidates: M.V. Mishustin, D.A. Medvedev, A.R. Belousov, A.G. Dyumin, S.V. Kiriyenko, L.E. Slutsky, A.G. Nechaev, and S.A. Gavrilov.

The state, being a key social institution, performs the function of streamlining social processes and ensuring the sustainable development of society. These strategic objectives cannot be realized without an effective system of financial institutions and centralized financial control, the functioning of which is based on clear and consistent legal regulation of the circulation of funds, especially in the field of cash payments. It is the regulatory consolidation of the principles of cash circulation that ensures transparency of financial flows, prevents abuse and helps to strengthen confidence in the national monetary system.

The article analyzes currency and banknotes as instruments of forming state identity and sovereignty amid globalization. The author considers money not only as an economic tool but also as a symbolic resource reflecting the state’s autonomy. Three key factors of monetary sovereignty are specified: the existence of a national currency, the capacity for its issuance, and the prestige of the national monetary unit. Via the example of the euro, the article demonstrates how abandoning a national currency can weaken monetary sovereignty. The experience of partially recognized states is featured as well, where issuing a national currency serves as an act of self-affirmation. Special attention is given to banknotes as bearers of symbols and historical memory. The study concludes that money represent a crucial instrument for national interests expression and state identity formation.

The article explores the complex interrelationship between religious faith, the personality of the ruler, and the nature of power. Through the prism of the Christian worldview and historical examples — from biblical prophets and kings to modern statesmen — the work examines how faith and moral principles influence political decision-making and the legitimacy of power. The key thesis of the article is that genuine and sustainable power should be based not on a lust for power, but on service — both to society and to higher ethical and religious ideals. The authors emphasize that the attitude of power towards people is essentially an attitude towards God, and that true leadership requires a readiness for sacrifice and self-giving. The figure of Andrey Belousov is presented as a contemporary example of such a synthesis of competence and profound personal faith. The article also provides an analysis of historical and biblical narratives illustrating the mechanisms of divine intervention in governance and the accountability of rulers to a supreme moral law.

The purpose of this article is to draw attention to the study and rational use of the historical and cultural heritage of the Arctic territories of Western Siberia. The problem of preserving and effectively using the unique historical and cultural heritage sites in the territory, which is traditionally perceived as a raw materials base, is of great importance. Currently, recreational nature management and the development of domestic tourism are becoming powerful factors in the socio-economic development of the regions. As a result of the authors’ field historical and geographical research in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation and the study of cultural heritage sites and exhibitions in regional Arctic museums, a rich historical and cultural tourism potential has been identified in the northern regions of Western Siberia. It has been shown that the current development of multi-purpose tourism and recreational nature management should contribute to the sustainable development of the northern regions under consideration.