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Taekwondo Championships At Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre YMCA, by Eva Rinaldi
Today was our first close up look at the martial arts sport known as Taekwondo.
Taekwondo is a martial art traced back to Korea and is the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae (means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon ) means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "art". Taekwondo may be translated as "the art of the foot and fist" or "the art of kicking and punching." Today there was generally more kicking than punching (and no punching to the face, as per the rules).
Today saw the venues youngest players to date compete: Samuel Cantali (4) and Lui Cantali (6). They have both been practising for about 3 months, but today was the first time they have ever competed in such a high level event.
We journeyed out to the Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre YMCA at Riverwood, in Sydney's South West.
It was great to see the former NSW Premier Morris Iemma had also taken the time out of his Sunday to visit the building bearing his name.
A crowd of about 200 was on hand to witness the fights and we understand that approximately 26 matches took place today, with some 50 or so "players" competing.
Some results...
Isaac Mansour Def Samuel Cantali 7 - 4
Abraham Lekkas Def Karim Mansour 14 - 4
The competitors and their families had fun, and it was a nice touch to see all players getting a medal around their necks' just for competing.
The amenities were excellent and the staff very helpful.
Well done to everyone involved in making the event a success.
Websites
YMCA Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre
www.ymcasydney.org/centre/miisc
World Taekwondo Federation
Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography
Eva Rinaldi Photography
Music News Australia
On Friday, December 2, 2016, the Elementary Teachers of Toronto held its Federation Day at the Toronto Congress Centre.
ETT proudly welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who delivered a keynote entitled "From Teacher to Prime Minister" and participated in a question and answer session with ETT members.
The morning session also featured a facilitated discussion with Kevin Millsip, the Director of Next Up, and a presentation by Jane McAlevey, a US-focused union organizer.
In the afternoon, members engaged in professional development-oriented workshops and had the opportunity to visit our educational trade show.
We want to thank all our members that attended and participated in Federation Day.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about any photo featured here, please contact Stephen Michalowicz, Communications Manager, ETT (smichalowicz@ett.on.ca).
7 June 2017 - Signing Ceremony for Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS.
After a sustained Jem Hadar Attack to the rear port side quarter of the ship (seen in this photo taking out 2 windows and scarring the outer hull), the crew managed to evade capture and make an emergency landing on an M2 class planet. The USS Ganges is seen here with Emergency Power, no warp or impulse engine and critical functions only supported. The crew are working to resolve issues and repair some of the damage and more importantly to try and obtain a long range Communication with base DS9 for repairs and or rescue.
Detailed Plastic kit by AMT / ERTL. Approx 13" long x 4" tall. I built this model some years ago, the kit now being hard to find. Recently on Ebay one was advertised for £108.
Runabouts are a class of small, multi-purpose starships in the Star Trek science-fiction franchise, primarily the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The Danube class vessels are larger than shuttlecraft seen in previous series of Star Trek, but significantly smaller than previously depicted starships. They operate with a crew of two to four, and are equipped with warp drive, transporters, shields and accommodation for long-duration missions. Runabouts are usually named after various rivers on Earth.
Sitting amid the beautiful Carlton Gardens, the Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage Site-listed building at the north-eastern edge of Melbourne’s central business district.
The interior is heavily decorated in true Victorian style. Beaneath its central dome it features lunettes of allegorical symbolism including one of "Federation" (pictured); and profuse hand stencilled decoration, all of which has all be painstakingly restored in recent years.
The Royal Exhibition Building was designed by the architect Joseph Reed, who also designed the Melbourne Town Hall and the State Library of Victoria. According to the architect, the design was inspired by many different sources. The dome was modeled on the Florence Cathedral, while the main pavilions were influenced by the style of Rundbogenstil and several buildings from Normandy, Caen and Paris.
The foundation stone was laid by the then Victorian governor George Bowen on 19 February 1879 and it was completed in 1880, ready for the Melbourne International Exhibition. The building consisted of a Great Hall of over 12,000 square metres and many temporary annexes. In the 1880s, the building hosted two major International Exhibitions; the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880 and the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition in 1888 to celebrate a century of European settlement in Australia. The most significant event to occur in the Exhibition Building was the opening of the first Parliament of Australia on 9 May 1901, following the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January. After the official opening, the federal government moved to the Victorian State Parliament House, while the Victorian government moved to the Exhibition Building for the next 26 years. On 3 September, the Australian National Flag was flown at Royal Exhibition Building for the first time. On that day Prime Minister Edmund Barton announced the winners of a competition to design a flag for Australia. The buildings were a venue for the 1956 Summer Olympics, hosting the basketball, weightlifting, wrestling, and the fencing part of the modern pentathlon competitions. As it decayed, it became known derogatively by locals as The White Elephant in the 1940s and by the 1950s, like many buildings in Melbourne of that time it was earmarked for replacement by office blocks. In 1948, members of the Melbourne City Council put this to the vote and it was narrowly decided not to demolish the building. The wing of the building which once housed Melbourne's aquarium burnt down in 1953. During the 1940s and 1950s, the building remained a venue for regular weekly dances. Over some decades of this period it also held boat shows, automobile shows and other regular home and building industry shows. It was also used during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s for State High School Matriculation and for the Victorian Certificate of Education examinations, among its various other purposes. Nevertheless, the grand ballroom was demolished in 1979, leaving the main structure in place along with annexes constructed in the 1960s and 1970s. Following the demolition of the grand ballroom, there was a public outcry which prevented the main building from also being demolished.
During a visit to Victoria in 1984, Princess Alexandra (Queen Elizabeth II's cousin) bestowed the royal title on the building and it has been referred to as the Royal Exhibition Building ever since. This title, and the first conservation assessment of the building undertaken by Alan Willingham, sparked a restoration of the interiors of the building in the late 1980s and 1990s, and the construction of a mirror glass annexe (which was later demolished). In 1996, the then Premier of Victoria, Jeff Kennett, proposed the location and construction of Melbourne's State Museum on the adjacent site. Temporary annexes built in the 1960s were removed and in 1997 and 1998, the exterior of the building was progressively restored.
On 1 July 2004, the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens was granted listing as a World Heritage Site, the first building in Australia to be granted this status. The heritage listing states that "The Royal Exhibition Building is the only major extant nineteenth century exhibition building in Australia. It is one of the few major nineteenth century exhibition buildings to survive worldwide."
On Friday, December 2, 2016, the Elementary Teachers of Toronto held its Federation Day at the Toronto Congress Centre.
ETT proudly welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who delivered a keynote entitled "From Teacher to Prime Minister" and participated in a question and answer session with ETT members.
The morning session also featured a facilitated discussion with Kevin Millsip, the Director of Next Up, and a presentation by Jane McAlevey, a US-focused union organizer.
In the afternoon, members engaged in professional development-oriented workshops and had the opportunity to visit our educational trade show.
We want to thank all our members that attended and participated in Federation Day.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about any photo featured here, please contact Stephen Michalowicz, Communications Manager, ETT (smichalowicz@ett.on.ca).
Voronezh is a city and the administrative centre of Voronezh Oblast in southwestern Russia straddling the Voronezh River, located 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from where it flows into the Don River. The city sits on the Southeastern Railway, which connects western Russia with the Urals and Siberia, the Caucasus and Ukraine, and the M4 highway (Moscow–Voronezh–Rostov-on-Don–Novorossiysk). In recent years the city has experienced rapid population growth, rising in 2021 to 1,057,681, up from 889,680 recorded in the 2010 Census, making it the 14th-most populous city in the country.
For many years, the hypothesis of the Soviet historian Vladimir Zagorovsky dominated: he produced the toponym "Voronezh" from the hypothetical Slavic personal name Voroneg. This man allegedly gave the name of a small town in the Chernigov Principality (now the village of Voronizh in Ukraine). Later, in the 11th or 12th century, the settlers were able to "transfer" this name to the Don region, where they named the second city Voronezh, and the river got its name from the city. However, now many researchers criticize the hypothesis, since in reality neither the name of Voroneg nor the second city was revealed, and usually the names of Russian cities repeated the names of the rivers, but not vice versa.
A comprehensive scientific analysis was conducted in 2015–2016 by the historian Pavel Popov. His conclusion: "Voronezh" is a probable Slavic macrotoponym associated with outstanding signs of nature, has a root voron- (from the proto-Slavic vorn) in the meaning of "black, dark" and the suffix -ezh (-azh, -ozh). It was not “transferred” and in the 8th - 9th centuries it marked a vast territory covered with black forests (oak forests) - from the mouth of the Voronezh river to the Voronozhsky annalistic forests in the middle and upper reaches of the river, and in the west to the Don (many forests were cut down). The historian believes that the main "city" of the early town-planning complex could repeat the name of the region – Voronezh. Now the hillfort is located in the administrative part of the modern city, in the Voronezh upland oak forest. This is one of Europe's largest ancient Slavic hillforts, the area of which – more than 9 hectares – 13 times the area of the main settlement in Kyiv before the baptism of Rus.
In it is assumed that the word "Voronezh" means bluing - a technique to increase the corrosion resistance of iron products. This explanation fits well with the proximity to the ancient city of Voronezh of a large iron deposit and the city of Stary Oskol. As well as the name of Voroneț Monastery known for its blue shade.
Folk etymology claims the name comes from combining the Russian words for raven (ворон) and hedgehog (еж) into Воронеж. According to this explanation two Slavic tribes named after the animals used this combination to name the river which later in turn provided the name for a settlement. There is not believed to be any scientific support for this explanation.
In the 16th century, the Middle Don basin, including the Voronezh river, was gradually conquered by Muscovy from the Nogai Horde (a successor state of the Golden Horde), and the current city of Voronezh was established in 1585 by Feodor I as a fort protecting the Muravsky Trail trade route against the slave raids of the Nogai and Crimean Tatars. The city was named after the river.
17th to 19th centuries
In the 17th century, Voronezh gradually evolved into a sizable town. Weronecz is shown on the Worona river in Resania in Joan Blaeu's map of 1645. Peter the Great built a dockyard in Voronezh where the Azov Flotilla was constructed for the Azov campaigns in 1695 and 1696. This fleet, the first ever built in Russia, included the first Russian ship of the line, Goto Predestinatsia. The Orthodox diocese of Voronezh was instituted in 1682 and its first bishop, Mitrofan of Voronezh, was later proclaimed the town's patron saint.
Owing to the Voronezh Admiralty Wharf, for a short time, Voronezh became the largest city of South Russia and the economic center of a large and fertile region. In 1711, it was made the seat of the Azov Governorate, which eventually morphed into the Voronezh Governorate.
In the 19th century, Voronezh was a center of the Central Black Earth Region. Manufacturing industry (mills, tallow-melting, butter-making, soap, leather, and other works) as well as bread, cattle, suet, and the hair trade developed in the town. A railway connected Voronezh with Moscow in 1868 and Rostov-on-Don in 1871.
I'll probably add water to this page. But it important to get the shapes and colour down on the page.
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Melbourne's Federation Square (Fed Square) is a very popular meeting place situated just across Flinder Street Station. The site is quite extensive and spans across multiple buildings and public places which are used for many public recurring and one-off events throughout the year. You can find cafes, restaurants, cinemas, an auditorium and even a public broadcaster here. My favorite festivals are the multicultural event weekends, where the whole of Melbourne is invited to get to know bits and pieces of a particular foreign culture.
Architecturally Fed Square is quite controversial and modernly constructed. Many forms and patterns angles and textures can be found here. It is meant to illustrate the diversity of Melbourne and I certainly think that it does. It was built over 4 years and opened in 2002.
The Orange ball in the middle of the Square is an artistic piece of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's called "Solar Equation". It is part of the "The Light in Winter Celebration" which takes place between the 4th of June and the 4th of July 2010. the super-large ball simulates how the sun looks like, but 100 million times smaller, including surface its turbulence, flares and sun spots based on mathematical equations programmed into the model.
Technique:
This 10-Shot Panorama (5x2 rows) holds 52 Megapixels, is 28.3 Megabytes in compressed JPEG size. I used CS5 for post-processing and Autopano Pro 2.0 for the initial stitching of the panorama. As I took the series of shots during 7pm on Saturday night you can image that I had to battle a little bit with the removal of ghosts to clear up the picture. I used an aperture of f/13 at 30secs and and ISO level of 100 for the individual shots.
Gear:
Canon 17-40mm f/4L USM, Canon EOS 7D, Manfrotto tripod, no filters
Feel free to contact me direclty if you are interested in this photograph: +61 402 254 235.
a landscape view of some buildings around the Federation Square of Melbourne in Australia. sketched in December 2008.
Site of the death of Sir Henry Gurney, British High Commissioner for the Federation of Malaya on 6 October 1951
Sir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney KCMG, K.St.J. was the British High Commissioner for the Federation of Malaya (i.e. the Governor) who was assassinated by communist terrorists during the Malayan Emergency.
Gurney was born on 27 June 1898 in Cornwall. He was the son of G.G.H. Gurney and Florence Gurney. He was educated at Winchester College and University College, Oxford. He married Lady Isabel Lowther Weir in 1924 and they had two sons, Michael and Peter.
He served in the King's Royal Rifle Corps from 1917 to 1920. He joined the Colonial Service and was posted as the Colonial Servant in Kenya (1921). He also posted as the Assistant Colonial Secretary in Jamaica (1935), Chief Secretary to the Conference of East Africa Governors (1938–1944), Colonial Secretary in Gold Coast (1944–1946), Chief Secretary to the Palestine Mandate Government (1946–1948). Gurney became British High Commissioner in Malaya on 13 September 1948.
In the 1947 he was given the honour of Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) when he represented the British Government as the Chief Secretary to the Palestine Mandate. In 1949 he was made a Knight of the Venerable Order of Saint John.
On 6 October 1951 he was shot to death on his way to Fraser's Hill for a meeting by guerrillas of the Malayan Communist Party during the Malayan Emergency period. He was gunned down when Malayan Communist Party guerillas ambushed his Rolls Royce in Batu 56 1/2, Jalan Kuala Kubu Bharu near Fraser's Hill. According to Lady Gurney who was with him at the time, he sacrificed himself to the attackers in order to protect the lives of her and his staff. His wife, Lady Gurney, personal secretary D.J. Staples and a Malay police constable, Mohd Din, who were travelling with him escaped unhurt.
According to Communist leader, Chin Peng, the ambush was routine, the killing by chance, and the guerrillas only learned the High Commissioner was among the dead from news reports.
The text of telegram from Sir M.V.del Tufo, Chief Secretary, Federation of Malaya Government to Mr. Griffiths, Secretary of State for the Colonies was as follows:
"The High Commissioner's car with Sir Henry and Lady Gurney in the back of the car and the Private Secretary (D.J. Staples) in front with a Malay driver was proceeding to Fraser's Hill escorted by one Land Rover and one armoured scout car. A Police wireless van, which was also part of the convoy, unfortunately had broken down about eight miles short of the ambush position. Party was ambushed at 1.15pm about two miles short of the Gap. Driver of the car was hit in the head on the first outburst of fire. Private Secretary managed to stop the car from falling over the edge of a precipitous slope on the left of the road and brought it to a standstill. Heavy automatic fire was directed from the right and rear both against the High Commissioner's car and the Land Rover after first burst of fire. Gurney opened the door of the car and stepped out and was immediately shot down by heavy automatic fire. Scout car drove up behind and with difficulty pushed past the High Commissioner's car to fetch help from the Gap police station. Intermittent fire continued at any sight of movement for about ten minutes, at the end of which a bugle was blown and the bandits withdrew. Lady Gurney and the Private Secretary remained in the car until the firing eased when they crawled out and found Gurney's body in the ditch on the right side of the road. Officer in charge of the Scout car returned about twenty minutes later on foot with reinforcements from the Gap Police station, bandits having felled a tree across the road above the site of the ambush. Armoured vehicles from Kuala Kubu arrived on the scene about 2.15pm and engage in follow up operations. Hogan (M.J.P.Hogan, Attorney General, Federation of Malaya, 1950-55) and wife were following the High Commissioner's party in their own car and were about half a mile behind at the time of the ambush. They stopped when they heard firing in front. After a few minutes the telecommunication van (which had been passed by the High Commissioner's party ) appeared from the opposite direction and it was possible to tap the overhead telephone wires and communicate with Kuala Kubu. Ambush position was some half mile long and clearly carefully prepared. Estimated size of bandit party was 20. Full investigation into the circumstances is being made".
In a letter to the New Straits Times dated 30 November 1999, D.C. Alfred wrote "the ambush party comprised 38 armed with three Bren Guns, Stenguns and rifles from 11th Regiment Malayan Races Liberation Army and were led by Sui Mah who was subsequently killed by his own men near Ipoh in March 1959.
Gurney was buried at Cheras Christian Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
His tombstone is inscribed with the following:
“In proud and loving memory of Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney K.C.M.G.
High Commissioner for the Federation of Malaya 1948–1951
Born 27 June 1898
Died 6 October 1951
Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That A Man Lay Down His Life for His Friends R.I.P.”
A signboard was unveiled at the spot on 21 June 2009.
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim at the High-Level Conference on "Sustainable Maritime Development Towards 2030 and Beyond" (19-20 Nov), Russian Federation.
Pictured:
Brooklands Museum FBHVC Drive it Day ( Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs ) Weybridge, Surrey, UK. 2018/04/22
Young farmers from around the state packed into a financial planning work session at the Alabama Farmers Federation Young Farmers Conference in Montgomery Feb. 27.
epa07557333 Russian military servicemen march during the Victory Day parade on Red square in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2019. Russia marks 09 May the 74th anniversary of the victory in the World War II over Nazi Germany and its allies. The Soviet Union lost 27 million people in the war. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV
Taekwondo Championships At Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre YMCA, by Eva Rinaldi
Today was our first close up look at the martial arts sport known as Taekwondo.
Taekwondo is a martial art traced back to Korea and is the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae (means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon ) means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "art". Taekwondo may be translated as "the art of the foot and fist" or "the art of kicking and punching." Today there was generally more kicking than punching (and no punching to the face, as per the rules).
Today saw the venues youngest players to date compete: Samuel Cantali (4) and Lui Cantali (6). They have both been practising for about 3 months, but today was the first time they have ever competed in such a high level event.
We journeyed out to the Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre YMCA at Riverwood, in Sydney's South West.
It was great to see the former NSW Premier Morris Iemma had also taken the time out of his Sunday to visit the building bearing his name.
A crowd of about 200 was on hand to witness the fights and we understand that approximately 26 matches took place today, with some 50 or so "players" competing.
Some results...
Isaac Mansour Def Samuel Cantali 7 - 4
Abraham Lekkas Def Karim Mansour 14 - 4
The competitors and their families had fun, and it was a nice touch to see all players getting a medal around their necks' just for competing.
The amenities were excellent and the staff very helpful.
Well done to everyone involved in making the event a success.
Websites
YMCA Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre
www.ymcasydney.org/centre/miisc
World Taekwondo Federation
Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography
Eva Rinaldi Photography
Music News Australia
Federation Square has an area set aside for street artists to perform. Some are good, some not so good. This girl had just finished and was moving her gear as I walked by. Not a big crowd in attendance so I guess she was in the not so good category.
Designer: Josef Liesler / Engraver: Jindra Schmidt / Year: 1947 / Theme: World Youth Federation, July 20 - Aug. 17 in Prague / Printing process: engraving
Taekwondo Championships At Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre YMCA, by Eva Rinaldi
Today was our first close up look at the martial arts sport known as Taekwondo.
Taekwondo is a martial art traced back to Korea and is the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae (means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon ) means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "art". Taekwondo may be translated as "the art of the foot and fist" or "the art of kicking and punching." Today there was generally more kicking than punching (and no punching to the face, as per the rules).
Today saw the venues youngest players to date compete: Samuel Cantali (4) and Lui Cantali (6). They have both been practising for about 3 months, but today was the first time they have ever competed in such a high level event.
We journeyed out to the Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre YMCA at Riverwood, in Sydney's South West.
It was great to see the former NSW Premier Morris Iemma had also taken the time out of his Sunday to visit the building bearing his name.
A crowd of about 200 was on hand to witness the fights and we understand that approximately 26 matches took place today, with some 50 or so "players" competing.
Some results...
Isaac Mansour Def Samuel Cantali 7 - 4
Abraham Lekkas Def Karim Mansour 14 - 4
The competitors and their families had fun, and it was a nice touch to see all players getting a medal around their necks' just for competing.
The amenities were excellent and the staff very helpful.
Well done to everyone involved in making the event a success.
Websites
YMCA Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre
www.ymcasydney.org/centre/miisc
World Taekwondo Federation
Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography
Eva Rinaldi Photography
Music News Australia
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Women’s Philanthropy presented "An Evening with Sharon Tal, Head Designer, Maskit Fashion House" at Detroit's Historic Gem Theatre on April 11, 2016.
Voronezh is a city and the administrative centre of Voronezh Oblast in southwestern Russia straddling the Voronezh River, located 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from where it flows into the Don River. The city sits on the Southeastern Railway, which connects western Russia with the Urals and Siberia, the Caucasus and Ukraine, and the M4 highway (Moscow–Voronezh–Rostov-on-Don–Novorossiysk). In recent years the city has experienced rapid population growth, rising in 2021 to 1,057,681, up from 889,680 recorded in the 2010 Census, making it the 14th-most populous city in the country.
The first chronicle references to the word "Voronezh" are dated 1177, when the Ryazan prince Yaropolk, having lost the battle, fled "to Voronozh" and there was moving "from town to town". Modern data of archeology and history interpret Voronezh as a geographical region, which included the Voronezh river (tributary of the Don) and a number of settlements. In the lower reaches of the river, a unique Slavic town-planning complex of the 8th – early 11th century was discovered, which covered the territory of the present city of Voronezh and its environs (about 42 km long, about 13 forts and many unfortified villages). By the 12th – 13th centuries, most of the old towns were desolate, but new settlements appeared upstream, closer to Ryazan.
For many years, the hypothesis of the Soviet historian Vladimir Zagorovsky dominated: he produced the toponym "Voronezh" from the hypothetical Slavic personal name Voroneg. This man allegedly gave the name of a small town in the Chernigov Principality (now the village of Voronizh in Ukraine). Later, in the 11th or 12th century, the settlers were able to "transfer" this name to the Don region, where they named the second city Voronezh, and the river got its name from the city. However, now many researchers criticize the hypothesis, since in reality neither the name of Voroneg nor the second city was revealed, and usually the names of Russian cities repeated the names of the rivers, but not vice versa.
The linguistic comparative analysis of the name "Voronezh" was carried out by the Khovansky Foundation in 2009. There is an indication of the place names of many countries in Eurasia, which may partly be not only similar in sound, but also united by common Indo-European languages: Varanasi, Varna, Verona, Brno, etc.
A comprehensive scientific analysis was conducted in 2015–2016 by the historian Pavel Popov. His conclusion: "Voronezh" is a probable Slavic macrotoponym associated with outstanding signs of nature, has a root voron- (from the proto-Slavic vorn) in the meaning of "black, dark" and the suffix -ezh (-azh, -ozh). It was not “transferred” and in the 8th - 9th centuries it marked a vast territory covered with black forests (oak forests) - from the mouth of the Voronezh river to the Voronozhsky annalistic forests in the middle and upper reaches of the river, and in the west to the Don (many forests were cut down). The historian believes that the main "city" of the early town-planning complex could repeat the name of the region – Voronezh. Now the hillfort is located in the administrative part of the modern city, in the Voronezh upland oak forest. This is one of Europe's largest ancient Slavic hillforts, the area of which – more than 9 hectares – 13 times the area of the main settlement in Kyiv before the baptism of Rus.
In it is assumed that the word "Voronezh" means bluing - a technique to increase the corrosion resistance of iron products. This explanation fits well with the proximity to the ancient city of Voronezh of a large iron deposit and the city of Stary Oskol. As well as the name of Voroneț Monastery known for its blue shade.
Folk etymology claims the name comes from combining the Russian words for raven (ворон) and hedgehog (еж) into Воронеж. According to this explanation two Slavic tribes named after the animals used this combination to name the river which later in turn provided the name for a settlement. There is not believed to be any scientific support for this explanation.
In the 16th century, the Middle Don basin, including the Voronezh river, was gradually conquered by Muscovy from the Nogai Horde (a successor state of the Golden Horde), and the current city of Voronezh was established in 1585 by Feodor I as a fort protecting the Muravsky Trail trade route against the slave raids of the Nogai and Crimean Tatars. The city was named after the river.
17th to 19th centuries
In the 17th century, Voronezh gradually evolved into a sizable town. Weronecz is shown on the Worona river in Resania in Joan Blaeu's map of 1645. Peter the Great built a dockyard in Voronezh where the Azov Flotilla was constructed for the Azov campaigns in 1695 and 1696. This fleet, the first ever built in Russia, included the first Russian ship of the line, Goto Predestinatsia. The Orthodox diocese of Voronezh was instituted in 1682 and its first bishop, Mitrofan of Voronezh, was later proclaimed the town's patron saint.
Owing to the Voronezh Admiralty Wharf, for a short time, Voronezh became the largest city of South Russia and the economic center of a large and fertile region. In 1711, it was made the seat of the Azov Governorate, which eventually morphed into the Voronezh Governorate.
In the 19th century, Voronezh was a center of the Central Black Earth Region. Manufacturing industry (mills, tallow-melting, butter-making, soap, leather, and other works) as well as bread, cattle, suet, and the hair trade developed in the town. A railway connected Voronezh with Moscow in 1868 and Rostov-on-Don in 1871.
20th century
During World War II, Voronezh was the scene of fierce fighting between Soviet and combined Axis troops. The Germans used it as a staging area for their attack on Stalingrad, and made it a key crossing point on the Don River. In June 1941, two BM-13 (Fighting machine #13 Katyusha) artillery installations were built at the Voronezh excavator factory. In July, the construction of Katyushas was rationalized so that their manufacture became easier and the time of volley repetition was shortened from five minutes to fifteen seconds. More than 300 BM-13 units manufactured in Voronezh were used in a counterattack near Moscow in December 1941. In October 22, 1941, the advance of the German troops prompted the establishment of a defense committee in the city. On November 7, 1941, there was a troop parade, devoted to the anniversary of the October Revolution. Only three such parades were organized that year: in Moscow, Kuybyshev, and Voronezh. In late June 1942, the city was attacked by German and Hungarian forces. In response, Soviet forces formed the Voronezh Front. By July 6, the German army occupied the western river-bank suburbs before being subjected to a fierce Soviet counter-attack. By July 24 the frontline had stabilised along the Voronezh River as the German forces continued southeast into the Great Bend of the Don. The attack on Voronezh represented the first phase of the German Army's 1942 campaign in the Soviet Union, codenamed Case Blue.
Until January 25, 1943, parts of the Second German Army and the Second Hungarian Army occupied the western part of Voronezh. During Operation Little Saturn, the Ostrogozhsk–Rossosh Offensive, and the Voronezhsko-Kastornenskoy Offensive, the Voronezh Front exacted heavy casualties on Axis forces. On January 25, 1943, Voronezh was liberated after ten days of combat. During the war the city was almost completely ruined, with 92% of all buildings destroyed.
Post-war
By 1950, Voronezh had been rebuilt. Most buildings and historical monuments were repaired. It was also the location of a prestigious Suvorov Military School, a boarding school for young boys who were considered to be prospective military officers, many of whom had been orphaned by war.
In 1950–1960, new factories were established: a tire factory, a machine-tool factory, a factory of heavy mechanical pressing, and others. In 1968, Serial production of the Tupolev Tu-144 supersonic plane was established at the Voronezh Aviation factory. In October 1977, the first Soviet domestic wide-body plane, Ilyushin Il-86, was built there.
In 1989, TASS published details of an alleged UFO landing in the city's park and purported encounters with extraterrestrial beings reported by a number of children. A Russian scientist that was cited in initial TASS reports later told the Associated Press that he was misquoted, cautioning, "Don't believe all you hear from TASS," and "We never gave them part of what they published", and a TASS correspondent admitted the possibility that some "make-believe" had been added to the TASS story, saying, "I think there is a certain portion of truth, but it is not excluded that there is also fantasizing".
21st century
From 10 to 17 September 2011, Voronezh celebrated its 425th anniversary. The anniversary of the city was given the status of a federal scale celebration that helped attract large investments from the federal and regional budgets for development.
On December 17, 2012, Voronezh became the fifteenth city in Russia with a population of over one million people.
Today Voronezh is the economic, industrial, cultural, and scientific center of the Central Black Earth Region. As part of the annual tradition in the Russian city of Voronezh, every winter the main city square is thematically drawn around a classic literature. In 2020, the city was decorated using the motifs from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. In the year of 2021, the architects drew inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Snow Queen as well as the animation classic The Snow Queen from the Soviet Union. The fairy tale replica city will feature the houses of Kai and Gerda, the palace of the snow queen, an ice rink, and illumination.
On 30 November 2012, the Head of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, HE Mr. Sergey Ivanov met IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano during his Excellency's visit to the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
The State Historical Museum in Red Square. Moscow. Photographic mission to Russian Federation, 22-29 September 2006.
Country : Russian Federation
Date : 2006-09
Copyright : Marcel Crozet / ILO
Moscow. Photographic mission to Russian Federation, 22-29 September 2006.
Country : Russian Federation
Date : 2006-09
Copyright : Marcel Crozet / ILO
Site of the death of Sir Henry Gurney, British High Commissioner for the Federation of Malaya on 6 October 1951
Sir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney KCMG, K.St.J. was the British High Commissioner for the Federation of Malaya (i.e. the Governor) who was assassinated by communist terrorists during the Malayan Emergency.
Gurney was born on 27 June 1898 in Cornwall. He was the son of G.G.H. Gurney and Florence Gurney. He was educated at Winchester College and University College, Oxford. He married Lady Isabel Lowther Weir in 1924 and they had two sons, Michael and Peter.
He served in the King's Royal Rifle Corps from 1917 to 1920. He joined the Colonial Service and was posted as the Colonial Servant in Kenya (1921). He also posted as the Assistant Colonial Secretary in Jamaica (1935), Chief Secretary to the Conference of East Africa Governors (1938–1944), Colonial Secretary in Gold Coast (1944–1946), Chief Secretary to the Palestine Mandate Government (1946–1948). Gurney became British High Commissioner in Malaya on 13 September 1948.
In the 1947 he was given the honour of Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) when he represented the British Government as the Chief Secretary to the Palestine Mandate. In 1949 he was made a Knight of the Venerable Order of Saint John.
On 6 October 1951 he was shot to death on his way to Fraser's Hill for a meeting by guerrillas of the Malayan Communist Party during the Malayan Emergency period. He was gunned down when Malayan Communist Party guerillas ambushed his Rolls Royce in Batu 56 1/2, Jalan Kuala Kubu Bharu near Fraser's Hill. According to Lady Gurney who was with him at the time, he sacrificed himself to the attackers in order to protect the lives of her and his staff. His wife, Lady Gurney, personal secretary D.J. Staples and a Malay police constable, Mohd Din, who were travelling with him escaped unhurt.
According to Communist leader, Chin Peng, the ambush was routine, the killing by chance, and the guerrillas only learned the High Commissioner was among the dead from news reports.
The text of telegram from Sir M.V.del Tufo, Chief Secretary, Federation of Malaya Government to Mr. Griffiths, Secretary of State for the Colonies was as follows:
"The High Commissioner's car with Sir Henry and Lady Gurney in the back of the car and the Private Secretary (D.J. Staples) in front with a Malay driver was proceeding to Fraser's Hill escorted by one Land Rover and one armoured scout car. A Police wireless van, which was also part of the convoy, unfortunately had broken down about eight miles short of the ambush position. Party was ambushed at 1.15pm about two miles short of the Gap. Driver of the car was hit in the head on the first outburst of fire. Private Secretary managed to stop the car from falling over the edge of a precipitous slope on the left of the road and brought it to a standstill. Heavy automatic fire was directed from the right and rear both against the High Commissioner's car and the Land Rover after first burst of fire. Gurney opened the door of the car and stepped out and was immediately shot down by heavy automatic fire. Scout car drove up behind and with difficulty pushed past the High Commissioner's car to fetch help from the Gap police station. Intermittent fire continued at any sight of movement for about ten minutes, at the end of which a bugle was blown and the bandits withdrew. Lady Gurney and the Private Secretary remained in the car until the firing eased when they crawled out and found Gurney's body in the ditch on the right side of the road. Officer in charge of the Scout car returned about twenty minutes later on foot with reinforcements from the Gap Police station, bandits having felled a tree across the road above the site of the ambush. Armoured vehicles from Kuala Kubu arrived on the scene about 2.15pm and engage in follow up operations. Hogan (M.J.P.Hogan, Attorney General, Federation of Malaya, 1950-55) and wife were following the High Commissioner's party in their own car and were about half a mile behind at the time of the ambush. They stopped when they heard firing in front. After a few minutes the telecommunication van (which had been passed by the High Commissioner's party ) appeared from the opposite direction and it was possible to tap the overhead telephone wires and communicate with Kuala Kubu. Ambush position was some half mile long and clearly carefully prepared. Estimated size of bandit party was 20. Full investigation into the circumstances is being made".
In a letter to the New Straits Times dated 30 November 1999, D.C. Alfred wrote "the ambush party comprised 38 armed with three Bren Guns, Stenguns and rifles from 11th Regiment Malayan Races Liberation Army and were led by Sui Mah who was subsequently killed by his own men near Ipoh in March 1959.
Gurney was buried at Cheras Christian Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
His tombstone is inscribed with the following:
“In proud and loving memory of Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney K.C.M.G.
High Commissioner for the Federation of Malaya 1948–1951
Born 27 June 1898
Died 6 October 1951
Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That A Man Lay Down His Life for His Friends R.I.P.”
A signboard was unveiled at the spot on 21 June 2009.
Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, member of punk band Pussy Riot, in Moscow Tagansky District Court, Russian Federation, 20 June 2012
Voronezh, Voronezh Oblast, Russian Federation
Voronezh is a city located in the Voronezh Oblast of the Russian Federation. It is situated in the western part of Russia, about 450 kilometers (280 miles) south of Moscow. With a population of over one million people, Voronezh is one of the largest cities in the country and serves as an important cultural, industrial, and educational center.
History:
The history of Voronezh dates back to the 12th century when it was founded as a fortress on the Voronezh River. Over the centuries, the city played a significant role in the defense of the Russian lands against foreign invaders. It served as a key point in the defense system against the Crimean Tatars and later against the Polish invaders during the Time of Troubles.
During the 19th century, Voronezh experienced rapid growth and development. It became a major trade and transport hub, connecting central Russia with the southern regions. The city's economy flourished, fueled by the expansion of agriculture, manufacturing, and trade. Voronezh also became a cultural center, with the establishment of theaters, libraries, and educational institutions.
In the 20th century, Voronezh played a crucial role in World War II. The city was occupied by German forces during the Battle of Voronezh in 1942 but was later liberated by the Soviet Army. The war left a lasting impact on the city, with many buildings and infrastructure destroyed. However, Voronezh was quickly rebuilt, and its industrial capacity was expanded to contribute to the post-war reconstruction efforts.
Economy:
Voronezh is an important industrial center in Russia. The city's economy is diverse and includes sectors such as machinery manufacturing, chemical production, food processing, and agriculture. Voronezh is known for its production of heavy machinery, including tractors, agricultural equipment, and military vehicles. The region is also rich in natural resources, such as coal, limestone, and peat, which contribute to its mining industry.
The agricultural sector is another significant part of Voronezh's economy. The region is known as the "breadbasket of Russia" due to its fertile soil and favorable climate for farming. Voronezh Oblast produces a significant portion of Russia's grain, including wheat, barley, and corn. Livestock farming, particularly cattle and poultry, is also well-developed in the region.
Education and Culture:
Voronezh is home to several prestigious educational institutions. Voronezh State University, founded in 1918, is one of the leading universities in Russia. It offers a wide range of academic programs in various fields and attracts students from all over the country. The city also has numerous research institutes, technical colleges, and vocational schools that contribute to its reputation as an educational hub.
Culturally, Voronezh has a rich heritage and a vibrant arts scene. The city has several theaters, including the Voronezh State Opera and Ballet Theater, which stages performances of both classical and modern works. The Voronezh State Philharmonic Orchestra and the Voronezh State Chamber Choir are renowned for their musical performances. The city also hosts various cultural events, such as festivals, exhibitions, and concerts throughout the year.
Tourism:
Voronezh offers numerous attractions for visitors. The city has a picturesque riverside with beautiful parks and promenades, such as the Koltsovsky Public Garden and the Admiralteyskaya Embankment. Voronezh also has several historical landmarks, including the Annunciation Cathedral, built in the 18th century, and the Voronezh Resurrection Church, known for its unique architectural style.
For history enthusiasts, the Voronezh State Art Museum is a must-visit. It houses a vast collection of Russian art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. The Regional Museum of Local Lore provides insights into the history, culture, and traditions of the region.
Nature lovers can explore the natural attractions near Voronezh, such as the Divnogorye Nature Reserve, famous for its limestone cliffs and caves. The Voronezh Biosphere Reserve is another area of interest, home to diverse flora and fauna.
Transportation:
Voronezh has a well-developed transportation infrastructure. The city is connected to Moscow and other major Russian cities by rail and road networks. Voronezh International Airport offers domestic and international flights, making it convenient for travelers.
Within the city, public transportation options include buses, trams, and trolleybuses. The public transport system is well-organized, allowing residents and visitors to move around the city easily.
Conclusion:
Voronezh, located in the Voronezh Oblast of the Russian Federation, is a historic city with a rich cultural heritage and a strong industrial base. From its early days as a fortress to its present-day status as a major economic and educational center, Voronezh has played a significant role in the development of Russia. With its diverse economy, renowned educational institutions, and vibrant cultural scene, Voronezh offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making it a compelling destination for visitors and a thriving city for its residents.
Воронеж, Воронежская область, Российская Федерация
Воронеж – город, расположенный в Воронежской области Российской Федерации. Он находится на западе России, примерно в 450 километрах (280 милях) к югу от Москвы. С населением более одного миллиона человек, Воронеж является одним из крупнейших городов страны и является важным культурным, промышленным и образовательным центром.
История:
История Воронежа уходит своими корнями в XII век, когда он был основан как крепость на реке Воронеж. На протяжении веков город играл важную роль в защите русских земель от иностранных захватчиков. Он служил ключевым пунктом в системе обороны от крымских татар и польских захватчиков во время Смутного времени.
В XIX веке Воронеж пережил быстрый рост и развитие. Он стал крупным торгово-транспортным узлом, соединяющим центральную Россию с южными регионами. Экономика города процветала, подкрепленная развитием сельского хозяйства, производства и торговли. В Воронеже также стали появляться театры, библиотеки и учебные заведения, что сделало его культурным центром.
В XX веке Воронеж сыграл важную роль во Второй мировой войне. Город был оккупирован немецкими войсками во время Битвы за Воронеж в 1942 году, но позже был освобожден Советской армией. Война оставила глубокий след на городе, многие здания и инфраструктура были разрушены. Однако Воронеж был быстро восстановлен, а его промышленные мощности были расширены для участия в поствоенном восстановлении.
Экономика:
Воронеж является важным промышленным центром России. Экономика города разнообразна и включает в себя секторы машиностроения, химического производства, переработки продуктов питания и сельского хозяйства. Воронеж известен своим производством тяжелой техники, включая тракторы, сельскохозяйственное оборудование и военные автомобили. Регион также богат природными ресурсами, такими как уголь, известняк и торф, которые способствуют его горнодобывающей промышленности.
Сельскохозяйственный сектор является еще одной значимой частью экономики Воронежа. Регион известен как "хлебная корзина России" благодаря своим плодородным почвам и благоприятному климату для сельского хозяйства. Воронежская область производит значительную часть зерна в России, включая пшеницу, ячмень и кукурузу. В регионе также хорошо развито животноводство, особенно скотоводство и птицеводство.
Образование и культура:
Воронеж является домом для нескольких престижных образовательных учреждений. Воронежский государственный университет, основанный в 1918 году, является одним из ведущих университетов России. Он предлагает широкий спектр учебных программ в различных областях и привлекает студентов со всей страны. В городе также расположено множество исследовательских институтов, технических колледжей и профессиональных школ, которые способствуют его репутации как образовательного центра.
С культурной точки зрения Воронеж имеет богатое наследие и оживленную художественную сцену. Город имеет несколько театров, включая Воронежский государственный оперный и балетный театр, на котором ставятся спектакли как классической, так и современной литературы. Воронежская филармония и Воронежский государственный камерный хор известны своими музыкальными выступлениями. Город также организует различные культурные мероприятия, такие как фестивали, выставки и концерты на протяжении всего года.
Туризм:
Воронеж предлагает множество достопримечательностей для посетителей. В городе есть живописная набережная с прекрасными парками и променадами, такими как Кольцовский сквер и Адмиралтейская набережная. Воронеж также имеет несколько исторических памятников, включая Благовещенский собор, построенный в XVIII веке, и Воскресенскую церковь, известную своим уникальным архитектурным стилем.
Для любителей истории посещение Воронежского государственного художественного музея является обязательным. В музее представлена обширная коллекция русского искусства, включая картины, скульптуры и предметы декоративно-прикладного искусства. Региональный краеведческий музей предоставляет информацию о истории, культуре и традициях региона.
Любители природы могут исследовать природные достопримечательности поблизости от Воронежа, такие как заповедник "Дивногорье", известный своими известняковыми скалами и пещерами. Воронежский биосферный заповедник является еще одной интересной областью, где обитает разнообразная флора и фауна.
Транспорт:
Воронеж имеет хорошо развитую транспортную инфраструктуру. Город связан с Москвой и другими крупными городами России железнодорожными и автомобильными дорогами. Международный аэропорт Воронежа предлагает внутренние и международные рейсы, что удобно для путешественников.
Внутри города доступны общественные транспортные средства, такие как автобусы, трамваи и троллейбусы. Система общественного транспорта хорошо организована, позволяя жителям и посетителям свободно перемещаться по городу.
Заключение:
Воронеж, расположенный в Воронежской области Российской Федерации, является историческим городом с богатым культурным наследием и сильной промышленной базой. От своих первых дней как крепости до нынешнего статуса в качестве крупного экономического и образовательного центра, Воронеж сыграл значительную роль в развитии России. С его разнообразной экономикой, известными образовательными учреждениями и оживленной культурной сценой, Воронеж предлагает уникальное сочетание традиций и современности, делая его привлекательным местом для посетителей и процветающим городом для его жителей.