Aron Aleksandrovich Solts - Fate of Revolutionary and Soviet Statesman (1873-1945)

A detailed biography of a prominent Russian revolutionary, statesman of the USSR A. A. Solts (1873-1945) is laid down for the first time in the article. It is reported that before the revolution he was known for his publication work, the publication of a whole series of revolutionary issues. It is noted that it was during this period that his circle of communication was formed, which included such famous revolutionary figures as F. E. Dzerzhinsky, brothers M. I. and B. I. Goldman, I. V. Stalin and many others. The article clarifies his date of birth, in details and accurately covers the circumstances of his education at Vilna Gymnasium and at St. Petersburg University. The content of his pre-revolutionary activity, including his relationship during this period with I. V. Stalin, is revealed. The author draws attention to the fact that after the revolution, Solts continues to work in the central Bolshevik publications, and later becomes one of the leaders of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Inspectorate. Based on archival data, his activities in this body of Soviet power, the role of the inspectorate in the formation of the USSR, as well as in the formation of punitive and repressive organs of Soviet power is described in the article. His attempts to uphold the principles of socialist legality are described. His confrontation with Y. Vyshinsky is shown

Punitive Policy of North-West Army and Its Implementation on the Approaches to Petrograd in Autumn of 1919

The article analyzes the information about the punitive practice of the North-West Army in autumn of 1919 on the outskirts of Petrograd. Comments are made on the events that took place in the largest Petrograd suburbs - Gatchina, Pavlovsk, Detsky Selo and other closely located settlements after their transfer to the control of the White Army. It is noted that it was there that mass cases of capital punishment were recorded. The dynamics of the White repressions during the offensive on Petrograd is traced. It is reported that cases of release at the request of the local population were recorded. The novelty of the study is seen in attracting new sources to write the article. The article is based on the materials of a special commission to identify cases of white terror, recollections of residents of cities and military units, orders of the white command. Quantitative data on cases of white terror revealed at that time are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the facts of violence against the Jewish population. Statistics on the use of the death penalty are provided. The conclusion is made that the punitive practice of this period was carried out by the military courts, and to an even greater extent - through unprotected executions by the officers

The Physics of the B Factories

This work is on the Physics of the B Factories. Part A of this book contains a brief description of the SLAC and KEK B Factories as well as their detectors, BaBar and Belle, and data taking related issues. Part B discusses tools and methods used by the experiments in order to obtain results. The results themselves can be found in Part C

The BaBar detector: Upgrades, operation and performance

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