Strong personality. Theory and practice of internal confidence

It's easy enough to imagine a strong person. Powerful physique, large muscles, confident look. But do these signs always prove true strength? And what is this inner strength that one hears about so often? Does it match the imposing appearance? Can a physically less developed person be stronger than his superior opponent? In what cases is the inner strength of a person manifested? Is it possible to develop it, or is it an innate quality that is inherited? Let's try to understand this issue.

What is inner strength?

Inner strength is the strength of the spirit, a set of strong-willed qualities that make it possible to overcome various life difficulties. Accordingly, it manifests itself in stressful cases, when a person, feeling that he cannot control the situation, still continues to act “in character”.

This quality literally endows people with superhuman abilities, allowing them to pass where even two-meter bouncers will break. Inner strength does not depend on age, gender or other parameters of a person.

It can manifest itself in anyone, the main thing is not to suppress it. The main factors that suppress the development of inner strength can be considered bad habits, complexes, negative attitude, stress, fears, resentment, worries and fatigue.

How does inner strength come about?

The inner strength of a person does not depend on his external power, but does not exclude it either. After all, for any power, there is always a greater power. And in the event of a collision with it, it is precisely the inner strength that manifests itself.

Of course, it is easier to defeat a weaker opponent. But we all know examples when a small but “spiritual” person emerges victorious from a skirmish with someone who is clearly superior in size. Why is this happening? Apparently he is more confident in himself and this confidence is transferred to the enemy, literally disarming him. According to the principle of the textbook Moska, which strikes terror into all local elephants.

There are five main components that make up the inner strength of a person:

The strength of the spirit is the core of the personality;
Life energy is all that is necessary for life;
Willpower is an internal reserve that opens up during times of difficulty;
Self-control - the ability to control your body and thoughts;
Psychic energy - emotional and mental stability.

Their interaction determines how strong a person will be in a given situation, therefore it is very important to pay attention to the development of each of these components.

Strength of mind- the ability to take responsibility for your life on yourself. It determines the determination of a person, his character and assertiveness. It develops both through physical self-development and spiritual self-improvement.

Vital energy implies the necessary resources for activity. All processes occurring in the body require energy. It is replenished by the nutrients we consume. After all, we are what we eat.

Strength of will- the ability to move towards the intended goal, despite all the obstacles and difficulties. It is strengthened in the fight against its weaknesses, fears and stereotypes. Daily work on yourself is the best hardening of your strong-willed qualities.

self control allows you to not lose control in any situation. Inner strength is based on inner calmness and composure. It is necessary to develop the ability of self-control by leaving the zone of your inner comfort. After all, this quality manifests itself only in unusual situations.

Psychic Energy- the emotional stability of a person, his ability to control his psyche, especially its darkest corners. Strengthening the mind is no less important than exercises to develop strength, endurance or agility.

Secrets of Inner Strength

Like any other human quality, inner strength can be trained and developed. Its nature and causes of manifestation should be understood. The simple rules for tempering character are given below:

Do not avoid difficulties, but boldly face them;
Learn to control your emotions;
Overcome fear and not panic;
Tune in a positive way, be an optimist;
Believe in your "second wind";
Learn to make strong-willed decisions;
Fight laziness in all its manifestations;
Avoid communication with "energy vampires" and manipulators;
Do not take "to heart" stress factors;
Pay attention to proper rest and recuperation.

If you strictly follow these rules, then the internal reserves of the body will always be in combat readiness, thereby increasing the ability of a person to endure difficulties and failures.

The bulk of the points does not need explanation, we argue only the question of "second wind" and "energy vampires".

The fact is that the capabilities of the human body and mind have not yet been fully explored. Therefore, being in a difficult situation, a person is able to demonstrate skills that even Olympic champions in various sports will envy. The inner strength manifests itself approximately at the stage when the “first wind” closes and the “second wind” is about to open.

What does this mean? The internal reserves of the body, which are included when all the usual arguments have been exhausted. Their nature is not fully understood, but the fact of existence is obvious. That is why it is important to know that the “second wind” is inherent in every person and in case of certain conditions it will definitely come to the rescue.

There is also no unequivocal scientific point of view regarding "energy vampires", which, however, does not prevent such people from doing their "dark" deeds. In fact, it’s just that the energy of certain people doesn’t mix well, which causes some discomfort.

In addition, there are individuals who like to provoke negativity in others, as if fueled by their emotional energy. It is difficult to judge whether this is true or fiction, but if there is a person in the environment with whom it is unpleasant to communicate or even be in the same territory, then it is better not to do this. The inner voice rarely deceives and its advice should be heeded.

As mentioned earlier, an important component of a person's inner strength is a positive attitude and thinking. Psychologists recommend clearly presenting yourself as a winner.

For example, imagine yourself with a goblet in your hand, standing on a pedestal. You should remember the sensations that appear at such a moment, and remind yourself of them in situations where your hands begin to fall. The fact is that everything in the body is interconnected. We smile in response to the production of "hormones of happiness" in the blood.

What prevents the process from starting in the opposite direction. And if someone tries even by an effort of will to “pull” a smile on his face and keep it for a while, the body may in response begin to produce the same hormones, improving mood. Similarly, the euphoria of success. If you remember these feelings, you can take a break from difficulties for a while and mobilize your internal reserves.

The inner strength of a person cannot be measured or analyzed. It arises as a result of the action of stress factors and subsides during periods of stability and comfort. There is inner strength in each of us, it's just that someone has it better developed. You can develop this quality in yourself through training and self-development. The main thing is to always believe in yourself and your strengths, and also not to forget that a person is capable of much if he wants to.

let's talk about human strength. When we talk about a person as a strong personality, first of all, by strength we mean the strength of the spirit. Strength is different: the strength of the body; strength of mind; strength of will; power of love; strength of feeling, etc.

It is probably rare to find a person who would possess all kinds of power. Where to get strength? Most often, we ask ourselves this question in difficult moments, when the strength of the spirit is exhausted or completely absent. What is the strength?

In my opinion everything strength interconnected. Agree that it is difficult to become a strong body without having the strength of mind. It is impossible to be strong feelings without having the strength of the spirit. Only a strong-willed person who overcomes difficulties strives to live for real.

Only a strong-minded person can cognize himself and the world, thereby acquiring the power of knowledge. Only strong people conquer the Olympic peaks, perform feats, respect wisdom, old age, youth. Only strong people are happy! Strong people cannot be evil. Only strong people turn dreams into reality. Let's be strong! Let's nurture all the strength in ourselves! Love and good to you!

Parable "What is strength?"

The man was looking for an answer to the question that had tormented him for a long time: “What is power?”. He learned that there was a wise man in his land. He came to a husband praised by glory and sees: instead of a thin hermit's hut, there is a solid house, children are noisy in the yard ... The man was surprised, in his mind, those who comprehended the truth live in a completely different way. He turned to the owner with a request to help him find the answer.

And the wise man answered:

You can find strength on your own. Look for your own path or follow the path of your ancestors.

One man strove for perfection, trained hard day after day. And I knew the strength of the body.

Not bowing before difficulties, he went only forward. Defeated himself. And he knew the power of the spirit.

Comprehending the thoughts of the great, he gained his opinion. And he knew the power of knowledge.

He fell in love, bowed before the earthly goddess of his heart. And he knew the power of feeling.

Having found a home, a family, taking his child in his arms, he knew the power of life.

Meeting the unknown with peace, he did not regret the past life and he knew the power of death.

The weak cannot forgive. The ability to forgive is a property of the strong! (Gandhi)

Reviews (18) on "The Power of Man"

Maria
21 September 2012 at 10:20
Thanks for such a wonderful article. Indeed, people should be strong, learn this.
Alla
21 September 2012 at 13:50
Life is a very good coach and educator. You don’t want to, but she will still force you to be strong. After all, trials are sent according to our strength.
Dina
September 21, 2012 at 05:58 pm
Vitaly
21 September 2012 at 18:01
Thanks for the rating Mary!
Vitaly
21 September 2012 at 18:01
Allah agree with you! Thank you!
Aksana
September 22, 2012 at 04:36 pm
Forgiveness is really not easy. You need to be strong and wise for this.
Natalia
September 22, 2012 at 05:53 pm
With the last statement, I completely agree. I always said to my daughters, and I constantly repeat to myself about the same phrase. Maybe the words are different. meaning is the same.
Vitaly
September 22, 2012 at 06:18 pm
I agree with you Aksana! Thank you!
Vitaly
September 22, 2012 at 06:18 pm
I also agree with the last statement, Natasha! Thank you!
Andrei
22 Sep 2012 at 19:00
I liked how the phrase “Strong people cannot be evil” is combined with a quote from Gandhi, whom I respect very much.
Vitaly
22 September 2012 at 19:06
Thanks Andrey!
Vladimir
September 25, 2012 at 08:56 pm
Thank you for the motivating article. Very useful information.
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27 September 2012 at 12:41
The article is good! Well said, the weak do not know how to forgive, the lot of the strong is forgiveness.
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As soon as I first started studying psychology, I realized how strong we humans are internally, but as a rule we don’t realize it. I realized that a truly enormous power is hidden in a person, this is the power of his spirit. However, since childhood, they have been trying to suppress this strength of ours. It is understandable, because a depressed, morally weak person is very easy to manage. The human psyche is arranged in such a way that he initially feels his superiority over others. The behavior of children is a direct confirmation of this. The child's psyche is sharpened to suppression, it is the same as in animals who are trying to get around their brothers and sisters in the struggle for mother's milk.

We do not know who we are and why we are here, we can only guess about it. But we see that for our survival in this world, we have the most necessary qualities for this. But in the social environment, humility, humility, fear are laid in us for generations, so that it is deposited at the genetic level. Thus, our inner strength is suppressed for many generations. The word “no” is just for such people with a depressed psyche. Ancient rituals, shamanic rites, all of them were aimed at training the psyche. The North American Indians were finally exterminated only when all the shamans were destroyed. It was the shamans who made the warriors invincible, they pumped up their psyche so much that they were not afraid of anything, and if a person is not afraid of anything, it is impossible to defeat him.

In sports, in business, in any kind of activity, a strong character and fortitude are needed everywhere. This is all, the mental state of a person, which can be trained or suppressed. Manipulation is the skillful application of the knowledge of psychology for personal gain. And although I have repeatedly convinced myself that it is possible to manipulate all people, regardless of their mental state, people with a weak psyche are still subject to this to a much greater extent. You can pick up the key to any person, but a weak person is just an open door. But a person with a pumped psyche is an insurmountable wall. Character must be tempered, the psyche must be trained.

Of course, there are people who are all right with this, they are not depressed people, adapted to life. They are like uncut stone, nothing is impossible for them. Everything in this life is trainable, and the psyche is no exception. If you were humiliated, suppressed, oppressed in childhood, it does not matter, believe me. You can become a strong person, you can change and move away from your past, if you just stop putting up with your weakness and start working on yourself. You can do it yourself or with the help of a good specialist.

Books about strong personalities reveal the theory of the basic psychological functions that help a person perceive the world: about the mind, feelings, intuitive data and internal perception. The very concept of "a strong personality of our time" helps to characterize a strong-willed and open individual with extraordinary thinking, creativity, care and ambition.

Definition

Who can be called a strong personality?

A characteristic feature of a strong-willed person is self-confidence. A strong and experienced person acts according to the only rational decision in the situation that has arisen. Awareness of one's capabilities and the desire to expand them are the characteristic features that a strong personality of our time possesses.

Strong personality, what is she? The main character traits include a different perception of difficulties and doubts - she is attracted by everything that prompts fear and weakness in other people. She goes against stereotypes and rules.

It is characterized by setting goals and actions aimed at achieving them, regardless of obstacles. A strong personality seeks to conquer peaks that were not previously available to others. She stands above material wealth and love whims.

- communication skills. A strong and courageous person does not try to persuade someone to his point of view, to impose it. He correctly perceives the natural features of people. A strong person changes himself to achieve a given goal. He is responsible for his own destiny.

In labor activity, a strong and enterprising person motivates himself not by the amount of payment, but by interest, the desire to demonstrate his abilities, to learn new things.

A strong person is an individual who reveals the real feelings experienced in a particular situation (weak people tend to hide them). A strong personality clearly expresses his emotions, if she is sad, she will directly report it.

A strong personality does not assert authority for itself - an unshakable nature is true to itself. All her actions are special in the manifestation of their uniqueness. A strong and creative person often succumbs to incredible ideas that are immediately implemented.

A strong personality is a person who does not need to adapt to, he is open and sincere, conquers with a good sense of humor and love of life. A strong and optimistic person will easily make fun of himself, and this indicates mental balance and stability.

Studying the question of what a strong personality is, well-known psychologists have developed MBTI psychological testing tests. Its feature is manifested in the measurement of human factors that a strong and brave person possesses. With the help of these tests, it is easy to determine his propensity for the type of activity, the style of his actions and decision-making, providing a sense of comfort and confidence.

A strong person is determined by 4 scales:

consciousness (introversion and extraversion);
mastery of situations (sound reasoning and intuitive factors);
decision-making based on (logical and pretentious);
preparation of decisions (wise and irrational).

A strong personality is a person in whom a pessimist, a realist and a realist live, which allows him to be prepared in advance for any outcome throughout the day. Such people are confident in everything that gives them peace and stability.

Examples of prominent personalities

Stephen Hawking (theoretical physicist);
Nick Vujicic (motivational speaker, born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare hereditary disease resulting in the absence of all four limbs);
Esther Verger (wheelchair tennis player);
Andrea Bocelli (singer, performer of classical and popular music);
Charlize Theron (actress, model and producer);
Jason Statham (actor)
Alexey Maresyev (Soviet military pilot. Hero of the Soviet Union);
Luc Besson (film director, screenwriter and producer).

In fact, there are many examples of outstanding people, we will tell you more about just some of the representatives in the video below:

Strong personalities in history in Russia:

Speaking about strong personalities in the history of Russia, we can mention Alexander Nevsky (1220 - 1263) - the son of Prince Y. Vsevolodovich. Being a talented commander, a prudent politician, after the invasion of the Mongols, he refused to invite the Pope of Rome to the general opposition to the Mongols. The strong personality of the governor manifested itself in courage and wisdom, realizing the weak state of Russia. Many strong and powerful personalities can envy the political actions developed by him, which influenced the reduction of the devastating raids of the Tatars. He strengthened the laws and order in the country.
Speaking of strong and extraordinary personalities, False Dmitry I (circa 1580 - 1606) comes to mind - an impostor who introduced himself as the son of Ivan the Terrible - Tsarevich Dmitry. True name - Yu. B. Otrepyev (genus - small local Galician nobles). He became famous as a strong personality while serving in the serfs of the Romanov boyars and getting married to the kingdom. On May 8, 1606, he married Maria Mnishek, the daughter of a voivode from Poland.
Catherine II and Emelyan Pugachev. The empress was firm in spirit, and familiarization with the Russian environment allowed her to perfectly understand the interests of the state. It was the qualities possessed by strong and intelligent personalities that allowed her to cope with all the "inherited" difficulties. The Empress terminated the alliance of Peter III with Frederick II, and the 7-year war ended without the active participation of Russia.

Catherine II behaved like a strong personality when canceling preparations for war with Denmark. Of the two decrees of her predecessors, she approved the right to enjoy privileges of the nobility and abolished the confiscation of church property. According to many strong historical figures, the first decision allowed her to receive support from the nobility, the second - from the clergy. However, this did not prevent Catherine from confiscating church jewels later.

Emelyan Ivanovich Pugachev - a simple Cossack and a strong man, being not trained in literacy and politics - raised the people against lawlessness and unbearable living conditions.
Leafing through the history of the state, we can conclude how a strong personality affects its development.

Books about prominent personalities

Books about strong and prominent personalities testify that each of us is influenced by television and radio announcements, strangers:

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. A strong person and an expert on human relations answers all questions regarding life's troubles and self-knowledge. He explains how strong and sane individuals reveal their inner potential and choose the right paths to real life.

"Men are from Mars, women are from Venus" - the strong and caring personalities of J. Gray (American psychologist and analyst). This book helps to understand the complexity of the perception of the opposite sex. Simple and accessible information is presented by a family psychologist - a strong person who helps in strengthening relationships with loved ones.

The theory of the emergence of prominent people

The theory about the "solar power of the people of the 20th century" was put forward by the Russian scientist E. Samokhvalov. According to his statements, strong and talented personalities appear, relative to spots on the Sun. From his works it is known that people of the first two groups have great talents:

the most strong-willed and extraordinary individual in 1956-59;
strong-willed people: 1936 - 37, 1947 - 50;
middle: 1935 - 39;
weak: 1930 - 35

How to become an independent person

Character is a set of certain qualities that a person possesses - a strong and strong-willed personality. It is defined by courage, honesty, devotion and directness. By developing a strong spirit, strong and caring individuals strive for productivity within the interests or chosen activity. For its development, one should know the basic definitions of unshakable people.

What affects the strength of character:

Strong and confident personalities are able to keep control over instincts and urges.
To control oneself and resist the temptations encountered in everyday life.
Strong and sane individuals have freedom from stereotypes.
They learn to show love and respect for other individuals.

The role of unshakable people in public life

You should know why a strong personality is important to others:

A strong character helps in achieving goals and building resilience to failure.
Strong and wise individuals tend to analyze and investigate the causes of failure instead of complaining.
Confident people are able to admit their shortcomings, frivolity and weakness.
The manifestation of a strong character, in constantly changing life situations, acts as an opportunity to move forward, overcoming obstacles.
A strong personality knows how to empathize with weaker people and love them as himself. You should carefully examine your motives - they should be disinterested.
A strong and honest person is always looking for the truth. The preference of reason to ordinary emotions avoids the susceptibility to prejudice. Strong and kind personalities resolve issues in a judicious way. Facts and arguments are the main guideline.

A strong personality is wary of irrational impulses. Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas developed a basic list of human feelings: love and hate, urges and fear, happiness and sadness, anger. Strong and great personalities direct their actions to overcome intellectual obstacles in order to overcome their phobias, sadness or anger.

A strong and positive person will always find the answer to any question, guided by life experience and good habits, freed from emotions. An excessive and sensual attitude to the current situation is a sign of weakness of character, and resistance to temptation, on the contrary, testifies to the characteristics possessed by strong and rational personalities.

Classification of the qualities of significant people

The peculiarity of people's activity is embodied in their volitional qualities. They act as stable psycho-formations that do not depend on the case and testify to the conscious self-regulation of people's behavior.

Strong-willed people manifest themselves in the form of perseverance, clear goal setting and endurance. Weakness of will is measured by unprincipled, lack of initiative, unrestrained, timid and stubborn qualities.

Basic (primary) will properties

According to the classification of V.K. Kalin, volitional qualities, manifested in the form of vigor, patience, endurance and courage, are called basal (primary). Functional features act as unidirectional regulators of the action of consciousness, manifested in the form of volitional efforts:

energy is manifested in the form of the ability to quickly activate one's energy by an effort of will;
patience is considered to maintain the intensity of labor activity at a certain level and with the manifestation of internal discomfort (fatigue, lack of mood, pain effects);
endurance is characterized by strong-willed efforts aimed at quickly slowing down actions, feelings and thoughts that impede the implementation of the idea;
courage is the ability to maintain the stability of mental functionality in a dangerous situation. A feature of the characteristic is the increase in activity. In other words, courage is called confronting fear and taking justified risks for the sake of the goal.

Systemic volitional qualities

Other manifestations of volitional regulation act as combinations of unidirectional manifestations of consciousness. They are connected with different spheres (volitional, emotional, intellectual). Volitional properties are divided into secondary and systemic. For example, courage manifests itself in the form of courage, endurance, energy, and determination - in the form of endurance and courage.

System indicators are manifested in the form of perseverance, discipline and the ability to make decisions independently. They are characterized by purposefulness, initiative and organization.

Basal (primary) properties are the basis for systemic (secondary) indicators, their core. With weak indicators of basal properties, difficulties arise in the manifestation of more complex characteristics.

Purposefulness, as a quality, is caused by the ability to use common and sustainable goals, due to the firmness of beliefs. Such people accurately see the goal and have a clear plan to achieve it.

Persistent characteristics are displayed in the ability to constantly and for a long time go to the goal without losing energy when overcoming difficulties. A correct assessment of the circumstances allows them to find what helps to achieve the goal. Negative qualities are stubbornness and negativity.

The fundamental properties lie in the use of stable principles and norms to regulate human relations.

Willpower is determined by the level of manifestation of independence and initiative.

Independent actions are justified by the ability to implement their actions without outside help, the presence of a critical assessment of other people's actions from the height of their own views and prejudices.

Initiative is characterized by the ability of a non-standard approach to business and its implementation.

The systemic manifestation of positive primary and secondary volitional indicators affects the formation of people's willpower. This determines the high motivation in action. goes along with perseverance and swiftness.

Volitional Disorders

Pronounced disorders of secondary properties are displayed in the form of abulia and apraxia.

Abulia is characterized by the inability to make decisions and actions. The reason is the violation of the dynamics of the relationship between the cerebral cortex and the subcortex.

The norm of volitional acts includes optimal impulsive actions. With a low intensity of impulses, the manifestation of a volitional act is impossible. Exceeding the level affects the instantaneous discharge (as in a state of passion), that is, there is no validity of the goal and motivation. Action remains unconscious, without choice or will.

Aware of the obligation to fulfill orders, patients with aboulia are unable to fulfill it. They obey a random stimulus that appears in crawling. For example, at the sight of a flower bed, they pluck the plants. At the same time, there are no intentions to form a bouquet, and the person does not understand what to do with them further.

Apraxia - impaired goal setting in the implementation of actions. The disease is caused by damage to the frontal region of the brain and is noticeable in the implementation of voluntary movements, actions and behavioral factors.

The patient may show his tongue in order to moisten dry lips, but he is not able to carry out such actions at the request of the doctor. Another patient may use a spoon and a glass while eating, but without the presence of specific circumstances, he cannot implement these actions. He does not close his eyes at the request of the doctor, but he responds to the proposal to get ready for bed.
All volitional acts of sick people are based on a specific situation from which they cannot free themselves.

Strength as a personality trait is the ability to influence people, including oneself.

Once the king was walking around his palace and heard the conversation of the servants: they criticized the first minister. They believed that the minister does nothing, undeservedly enjoys the respect of the king and in vain receives a large salary. The king approached them and offered to pass the test: whoever wins will become the new minister. As a task, he invited them to weigh the elephant. The servants were confused: where can one find such scales to weigh an elephant? No matter how they thought, no matter how hard they tried, they could not find out the weight of the elephant. Then they went to the minister, and the king asked him: - Could you do me a favor - weigh the elephant? The minister returned six minutes later and reported the exact weight of the elephant. The servants opened their mouths in surprise. And the king asked the minister to explain how he managed to weigh the elephant so quickly. - Did you find such big scales? he asked the minister. - No, Your Majesty, I brought him into the boat, which was in the pool, and noted the level of displacement, then the elephant came out, and I began to fill the boat with bags of flour. When the displacement reached the same level, I added up the weight of all the bags and found out the weight of the elephant. Whoever has a mind has power; if there is no mind, there is no power.

A strong personality is not a pile of muscles and pood fists, it is, first of all, personal responsibility and the ability to induce oneself and others to action, it is the ability to convince, “shake feelings”, lead oneself. A strong personality, without exchanging over trifles, stubbornly, persistently, with enviable constancy, goes to its goal, it is able to win over itself and over difficult situations in life, always making the most reasonable use of the time interval between the impact of the stimulus and the reaction to it. Strength is destroyed by fear. If a person does not lose strength, then he has a real potential to overcome fear and act in a state of calm mind and reason, from a position of strength. In an ordinary person, when confronted with a real terrible fear, a stupor appears, the hamstrings are shaking, the tooth does not hit the tooth. A strong person does not run headlong out of fear of the unknown. According to Maslow: “Healthy people are not afraid of the unknown, uncertainty does not scare them in the way that scares the average person. They treat her quite calmly, do not see her as a threat or danger to themselves. On the contrary, everything unknown, unstructured attracts and beckons them. Not only are they not afraid of the unknown, but they welcome it ... The unknown does not frighten healthy people and therefore they are not subject to prejudices: they do not freeze in front of a black cat, do not spit over their shoulders, do not cross their fingers - in a word, they are not drawn to the actions they take ordinary people, wanting to protect themselves from imaginary dangers. They do not shy away from the unknown and do not run away from the unknown, do not deny it and do not pretend that it does not exist, and at the same time they are not inclined to perceive it through the prism of preconceived judgments and stereotypes, they do not immediately try to define and designate it. They cannot be called adherents of the familiar and understandable, they are striving for the knowledge of yet undiscovered truths.

To figuratively represent a strong man, it is enough to recall General Mikhail Skobelev. To our great regret, this name will not say anything to many, but it's a pity, he was an unusually strong man, a real favorite of fearlessness and heroism. When in the summer of 1882 he was put in a coffin, all of Moscow came out to see the people's favorite. From the Academy of the General Staff, a wreath was laid to the coffin with the inscription: "To Hero Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev, commander, equal to Suvorov." Sovereign-Emperor Alexander III sent a telegram to the sister of the deceased, Princess Beloselskaya-Belozerskaya: “I am terribly shocked and saddened by the sudden death of your brother. The loss for the Russian army is difficult to replace and, of course, greatly mourned by all true military men. It is sad, very sad to lose such a useful and dedicated figure. Alexander". Skobelev's horse was led behind the coffin. When the coffin was carried out, the entire space from the church to the railway station was covered with a continuous carpet of laurel and oak leaves, and the whole huge square in front of the station was a sea of heads; the people, who could not enter the church to give the deceased the last kiss, rushed to the platform, from which the coffin had just been removed, and covered him with kisses.

What was happening these days in Moscow was vividly portrayed by A.I. Kuprin: “How all of Moscow saw off his body! All Moscow! It's impossible to describe. All Moscow is on its feet in the morning. Only three-year-old children and unnecessary old people remained in the houses. Neither chanters nor death knells were heard over the sobs. Everyone was crying: officers, soldiers, old men and children, students, peasants, young ladies, butchers, peddlers, cabbies, servants and gentlemen. Moscow is burying the White General!”

What was this man - "Suvorov's equal"? Here are some excerpts from the memoirs of V.I. Nemirovich-Danchenko, a war correspondent who was near Skobelev for a long time: “Before the third Plevna,” Skobelev told me, “I was young, I came out of there an old man! Of course, not physically or mentally… It’s like decades have passed in these seven days, starting with Lovcha and ending with our defeat… This is a nightmare that can lead to suicide… The memory of this massacre is a kind of nemesis, only even more vengeful than the classic . The soldiers' love for him was unparalleled. Once there was a transport of the wounded. Skobelev rode towards them with one orderly. Wishing to let the carts with crippled and dying soldiers through, he stopped at the edge of the road... - Skobelev... Skobelev! - was heard among the wounded. And suddenly, from one cart, where they were dumped like calves, where they fought in inhuman torments, a cheer broke out ... It spread to others ... And what a cheer it was! His pierced breasts screamed, his lips tightened with death cramps, covered with dried blood! ..

After one of the reconnaissance, a soldier barely walks, wounded in the head and chest. The bullet went under his scalp. Another sat down below the left shoulder. Seeing the general, the wounded man straightens up and does “on the shoulder” and “on guard!”. A completely peculiar expression of soldier's enthusiasm. An officer, mortally wounded, is brought to the dressing station. The doctor examines him - nothing can be done ... The end must come soon. - Listen, - the unfortunate man turns to the doctor ... - “How long do I have to live? “A trifling wound,” he began, as usual. - Well ... that's enough ... I'm not a boy, there's nothing to console me. I understand myself ... I am alone - there is no one to regret ... Tell the truth, “how many hours will I live? - Two or three hours ... Do you need something? - Need. - I'll do it with pleasure... - Is Skobelev far away?.. - Two hundred paces... - Tell him that the dying man wants to see him... The general gave spurs to his horse, rode up. He got off the saddle... In the eyes of the wounded man, it was already cloudy... - How it covers... Where is the general?.. I don't see it. - I'm here... What do you want? - For the last time... Shake my hand, general. That's it... Thank you!.. Under Plevna - a dying officer rises... - Well, what about ours? - Yes... Darkness-darkness of the Turks from all sides... - And Skobelev - intact? - Alive ... - Thank God ... Not everything is lost yet ... Give him ... He capsized and died with this prayer on his lips for his leader ...

In the battle near Plevna, when the general rushed forward into the fire for the fifth time, he was surrounded by soldiers. - Your-stvo ... - What do you, well done? - Impossible on a horse... Everyone left their horses... - Okay... And he makes his way forward on horseback. The Turks are aiming at a rider close to them. A whole swarm of lead bumblebees flies around his head. - Why look at him, - the soldiers spoke in a dull voice ... - Hey, guys ... Get the general off his horse ... That way they will kill him. Skobelev did not even have time to come to his senses, as he was removed from the saddle ... - Guilty, yours! .. Otherwise, it’s impossible ... - they justified themselves. Then Skobelev will be in the trenches for a parapet banquet ... And the Turkish positions are three hundred paces away. Fire begins on him ... The soldiers look, look. - It won't be okay. And they stand next to the general ... There too ... The one, in order not to subject them to needless death, goes down himself ... The wounded in both legs had to be cut off; one above the knee, the other below. The amputee resolutely refused chloroform, demanded a pipe; the doctor gave him a huge one. The sufferer was cut off one leg - he did not groan. They start cutting another one. The soldier only puffs on the tobacco. There were also sisters of mercy. The young one could not stand it, it got on her nerves too much. She starts crying and is stopped. - After all, this will have a bad effect on the wounded ... Be silent. - Don't stop! - The soldier takes the pipe out of his mouth. - It is known that her woman's business - let her scream! .. Before that, it was unexpected that everyone, despite the difficult situation of everything around, smiled. - Why did you refuse chloroform?.. After all, it would be easier. - We can't do that. - Why? .. After all, everyone does this ... - That's all ... And we are in a special position, we are Skobelen-sky!

Petr Kovalev 2013