Defensive Organization of Corsica Defensive Organization of Corsica The Defensive Organization of Corsica ("Organization Défensive de la Corse") was the French military organization that in 1940 was responsible for the defense of the French island of Corsica against a potential invasion by Fascist Italy. As part of the overall effort to fortify France's borders which included the Maginot Line, the fixed Corsican defenses were constructed in parallel with the Maginot Line, using the same organizational structure and similar designs, albeit scaled back in size, cost and fighting power. The Corsican defenses were designed to deter an Italian landing on the south end of Corsica,
Art belongs to the people Art belongs to the people Art belongs to the people. Anniversary Exhibition of Leningrad artists (Leningrad, 1977) (), dedicated to 60th Anniversary of Great October Revolution of 1917, became one of the most significant art event of 1977 in the USSR. The Exhibition took place in the new exhibition space - "The Central Exhibition Hall Maneze", which has become the largest exhibition area of the city. The Anniversary Exhibition was opened at November 5, 1977 under the motto ""Art belongs to the people"". Organization and preparation of Exhibition engaged specially formed Exhibition Committee under the chairmanship of Boris Ugarov, which