| Subject | English | Russian |
| Makarov. | brush up one's knowledge of history | освежить свои знания по истории |
| Gruzovik | knowledge of history | знакомство с историей |
| scient. | knowledge of the region's history, values and sociology | знание истории, ценностей и общественного мнения региона (CNN Alex_Odeychuk) |
| gen. | lack of knowledge about history | незнание истории ("a lack" – countable! • Anthony Rota’s resignation as Speaker of the House of Commons should serve as a metaphor for the profound consequences that can arise from a lack of knowledge about Canadian history.  ottawalife.com ART Vancouver) |
| Makarov. | rub up one's knowledge of history | освежить свои знания по истории |
| gen. | the best way to obtain a knowledge of the history and culture | самый верный способ получить знания в области истории и культуры |
| gen. | there are wide gaps in my knowledge of history | я многого не знаю из истории |