East European History

In the Eastern European History section, the avid history buff will find topics that embrace the entire region, spanning back from the Communist USSR all the way to the modern history of the Baltic states. For example, learn about Soviet Union History or culture in Estonia. For a more Balkan experience, check out the history of Romania or Gypsy History in Eastern Europe.

Popular topics in this section are World War II history and Holocaust information. Check out articles on the Bielski brothers, a Jewish resistance settlement.

Here are two insightful articles on Holocaust memoirs:

Fake Holocaust Memoir Trend - Is History Compromised?

Real Holocaust Memoirs - Do They Exist?

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Latest articles in East European History

The 1908 Tunguska Event

The explosion that occurred over Russia in 1908 is suspected to have been a comet or asteroid, and this impact could have also formed Lake Cheko.

Nov 10, 2011 – Kitty Grey

Albanian Foreign Policy under Enver Hoxha

Albanian leader Enver Hoxha's foreign policy evolved from being an ally of different communist states to being fiercely independent.

Oct 23, 2011 – Chamara Sumanapala

Jewish Life in Interwar Europe: Training for Autonomy

Interwar Europe was the testing ground for Jewish autonomy. Jewish life in Eastern Europe diverged sharply from that in Western Europe.

Aug 15, 2011 – Leah-Perl Shollar

Srebrenica Massacre: European Diplomacy at Its Worst

How European policies, led by Britain and France in opposition to the United States, prolonged the Bosnian war and paved the way for Srebrenica massacre.

Jul 21, 2011 – Bekir Sabic

Komsomol, The Communist Youth League of the Soviet Union

Komsomol, the Communist Youth League of the Soviet Union, recruited children into communism, even starting the success of oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

Jul 8, 2011 – Jennifer Ciotta

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