"Traditionally, in preparation for the Victory Dictation, we hold the historical game "1418". The game is unique in that it is created by young people for young people. Archival documents and veterans' memories were used in the development, such work is carried out jointly with professional historians. Every year we see that the number of participants increases. It confirms the attractiveness of this format once again."
Chairman of the Central Headquarters of the All-Russian Public Movement «Volunteers of the Victory», Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for the Development of Civil Society
Denis Polunchukov
History is not just pages of textbooks or dates to be memorised. It is a living memory that unites us all and can be studied in different formats, including gaming. When I first became the host of the game «1418» in 2021, I could not even imagine that the project would be included in the Russian Book of Records as the largest online historical game in the future! The game's questions do not just test knowledge – they help keep generations connected, remind us of the exploits of our ancestors and inspire young people to study history.
Russian TV presenter, journalist, public figure
Imchuk Nikolai
For me, the word «Winner» is not just a title, it is a responsibility to be an example for new generations. Our generation won not only in the Great Patriotic War, but also in peaceful life – by its diligence, resilience and love for the Motherland. Today, thanks to such projects as the game «1418» young people can «touch» history, learn about the exploits of our Heroes and understand what it means to be a victor. I believe that each of you, participating in this game in the year of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, will become a worthy heir to our great history. May your knowledge, erudition and respect for the past help you to become true Winners – in the game and in life too!
Veteran of the Great Patriotic War
Olga Nikolaevna Zanko
Chairman of the Central Headquarters of the All-Russian Public Movement «Volunteers of the Victory», Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for the Development of Civil Society
"Traditionally, in preparation for the Victory Dictation, we hold the historical game "1418". The game is unique in that it is created by young people for young people. Archival documents and veterans' memories were used in the development, such work is carried out jointly with professional historians. Every year we see that the number of participants increases. It confirms the attractiveness of this format once again"
Denis Polunchukov
Russian TV presenter, journalist, public figure
History is not just pages of textbooks or dates to be memorised. It is a living memory that unites us all and can be studied in different formats, including gaming. When I first became the host of the game «1418» in 2021, I could not even imagine that the project would be included in the Russian Book of Records as the largest online historical game in the future! The game's questions do not just test knowledge – they help keep generations connected, remind us of the exploits of our ancestors and inspire young people to study history.
Imchuk Nikolai
Veteran of the Great Patriotic War
For me, the word «Winner» is not just a title, it is a responsibility to be an example for new generations. Our generation won not only in the Great Patriotic War, but also in peaceful life – by its diligence, resilience and love for the Motherland. Today, thanks to such projects as the game «1418» young people can «touch» history, learn about the exploits of our Heroes and understand what it means to be a victor. I believe that each of you, participating in this game in the year of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, will become a worthy heir to our great history. May your knowledge, erudition and respect for the past help you to become true Winners – in the game and in life too!
Test Yourself
In this section, you will learn what to expect and what kinds of questions you might encounter in the game.
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In spring 1945, there was a joke that X was the easiest way to get from the Eastern Front to the Western Front. Another X was responsible for the death of a character in one of Bulgakov’s works. What is X?
Wrong! By 1945, both fronts had advanced right up to Berlin. People joked that taking a streetcar was the easiest way to get from the Eastern Front to the Western Front. A character in Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita gets crushed to death by a streetcar right after meeting Woland.
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Wrong! By 1945, both fronts had advanced right up to Berlin. People joked that taking a streetcar was the easiest way to get from the Eastern Front to the Western Front. A character in Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita gets crushed to death by a streetcar right after meeting Woland.
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Right! By 1945, both fronts had advanced right up to Berlin. People joked that taking a streetcar was the easiest way to get from the Eastern Front to the Western Front. A character in Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita gets crushed to death by a streetcar right after meeting Woland.
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Wrong! By 1945, both fronts had advanced right up to Berlin. People joked that taking a streetcar was the easiest way to get from the Eastern Front to the Western Front. A character in Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita gets crushed to death by a streetcar right after meeting Woland.
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2025 won’t be the first and not the last year when the game “1418” will be arranged. How many times is the game played this year?
Wrong! Highlight: In 2025, the game will be held for the fifth time and will bring together participants not only from Russia, but also from other countries. Teams consist of 3 to 10 people between the ages of 14 and 18 will be able to compete for cool prizes.
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Right! Highlight: In 2025, the game will be held for the fifth time and will bring together participants not only from Russia, but also from other countries. Teams consist of 3 to 10 people between the ages of 14 and 18 will be able to compete for cool prizes.
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Wrong! Highlight: In 2025, the game will be held for the fifth time and will bring together participants not only from Russia, but also from other countries. Teams consist of 3 to 10 people between the ages of 14 and 18 will be able to compete for cool prizes.
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Wrong! Highlight: In 2025, the game will be held for the fifth time and will bring together participants not only from Russia, but also from other countries. Teams consist of 3 to 10 people between the ages of 14 and 18 will be able to compete for cool prizes.
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In October 1942, Joseph Stalin met with a group of Soviet scientists near Moscow. They discussed plans for the development of atomic weapons. It's hard to say whether the two events were connected, but soon thereafter a front-line strategic operation was launched, and its name shared its etymological root with a radioactive element. In which month of 1943 was this operation completed?
Right! Operation Uranus is the codename for the Stalingrad Strategic Offensive Operation, which concluded on February 2, 1943. Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element
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Wrong! Operation Uranus is the codename for the Stalingrad Strategic Offensive Operation, which concluded on February 2, 1943. Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element
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Wrong! Operation Uranus is the codename for the Stalingrad Strategic Offensive Operation, which concluded on February 2, 1943. Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element
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Wrong! Operation Uranus is the codename for the Stalingrad Strategic Offensive Operation, which concluded on February 2, 1943. Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element
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It is important to memorize or write THIS down, because without THIS your team's answer will not be identified. What is this question about?
Wrong! During the game, you will have to enter your registration code in the form for entering your answers, so you should save it in advance
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Right! During the game, you will have to enter your registration code in the form for entering your answers, so you should save it in advance
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Wrong! During the game, you will have to enter your registration code in the form for entering your answers, so you should save it in advance
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Wrong! During the game, you will have to enter your registration code in the form for entering your answers, so you should save it in advance
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In 1943, the Germans managed to force the Belorussian partisans into the republic's swamps and dense forests. THIS kind of bridge helped deliver supplies and weapons to the partisans. THIS is also a kind of stream or gun. So, what does THIS stand for?
Wrong! Soviet partisans were supplied with essential materials through aircraft and gliders. The Soviets created so called “air bridge”. In addition, a gun and a stream can be air.
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Wrong! Soviet partisans were supplied with essential materials through aircraft and gliders. The Soviets created so called “air bridge”. In addition, a gun and a stream can be air.
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Wrong! Soviet partisans were supplied with essential materials through aircraft and gliders. The Soviets created so called “air bridge”. In addition, a gun and a stream can be air.
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Right! Soviet partisans were supplied with essential materials through aircraft and gliders. The Soviets created so called “air bridge”. In addition, a gun and a stream can be air.
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Congratulations! Now you know a little more about what awaits you during the game. We prepared a small gift for you. Follow the link and get a set of themed stickers for Telegram:
The game will be on 20 March: 11.00 (Moscow time) – broadcast with parallel dubbing in English. 13.00 (Moscow time) – broadcast with parallel dubbing in French. 17.00 (Moscow time) – broadcast in Spanish. At the right time on the website of the game will appear a button «Join the game», click it and participate!
About 60 minutes
Anyone can take part in the game, but only participants from 14 to 18 years old, united in teams of 3 to 10 people including the captain and pre-registered on the website игра-1418.рф can apply for gifts. IMPORTANT Please check the relevance of the data entered when you register for the game.
The game will be online. Please check your internet-connection!
The winning teams will be determined in each game. The winning team will be with the most points, depending on the correctness of the answers and the total minimum time taken to answer the questions. In short, to become a winner, answer correctly and faster than the others do!
Certificates will be available on the website волонтёрыпобеды.рф in the section («Я – Волонтёр Победы») «I am a Victory Volunteer» to all registered participants of the game after the publication of results.
The international historical intellectual online game "1418" is included in the Plan of the main events for the preparation and celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, approved by the order of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1174-r of May 17, 2024.