A Day in History: November 2nd: The Russian Empire, Women Heroes of the Soviet Union, and BRICS Youth
The Russian Empire on November 2nd
On November 2nd, 1795, Poland was partitioned for the third and final time, marking the end of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Russian Empire gained control of western Belarus, western Ukraine, and Lithuania.
In 1894, Tsar Nicholas II ascended to the Russian throne. His reign was marked by political instability and social unrest, culminating in the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Women Heroes of the Soviet Union on November 2nd
On November 2nd, 1941, Maria Oktyabrskaya became the first woman to be awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union during World War II.
Other notable women who received the title Hero of the Soviet Union include:
- Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya
- Lyudmila Pavlichenko
- Valentina Grizodubova
BRICS Youth on November 2nd
November 2nd is also celebrated as BRICS Youth Day. BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
BRICS Youth Day was established in 2015 to promote cooperation and understanding among the youth of these five countries.
The day is marked by various events and activities, such as:
- Educational programs
- Cultural exchanges
- Youth forums
