Articles related to "Caucasus"
Background on the Caucasus
The Caucasus Mountains is a geographic region where four countries form the bounday between Europe and Asia - Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.
caucasus background • background to the caucasus • independence movements in russia • georgia • armenia
The Caucasus Mountains is a geographic region where four countries form the bounday between Europe and Asia - Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.
caucasus background • background to the caucasus • independence movements in russia • georgia • armenia
Russia-Georgia War & the Caucasus
How can the question of stability in the Caucasus and Washington's policies toward the region help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • pipeline in caucasus • russia and america
How can the question of stability in the Caucasus and Washington's policies toward the region help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • pipeline in caucasus • russia and america
Political Minorities in the Caucasus
You may have never heard of Dagestan or Abkhazia. They are small political entities left over from the Soviet era. There are about a dozen of them in the Caucasus.
caucasus background • background to the caucasus • independence movements in russia • georgia • armenia
You may have never heard of Dagestan or Abkhazia. They are small political entities left over from the Soviet era. There are about a dozen of them in the Caucasus.
caucasus background • background to the caucasus • independence movements in russia • georgia • armenia
Last Stand At Stalingrad
The pace of the German advance during the early days of Operation Blue in 1942 was reminiscent of that achieved in the early months of Operation Barbarossa. As a result, by the end of August, the Red Army was prepared to make what was, for all intents, a last stand at Stalingrad.
hitler • stalin • operation blue • stalingrad • soviet union
The pace of the German advance during the early days of Operation Blue in 1942 was reminiscent of that achieved in the early months of Operation Barbarossa. As a result, by the end of August, the Red Army was prepared to make what was, for all intents, a last stand at Stalingrad.
hitler • stalin • operation blue • stalingrad • soviet union
Rus: Circassians
Short history & ethnology of the Circassians of the Caucasus mountains.
rus • russia • ukriane • dagestan • chechnaya
Short history & ethnology of the Circassians of the Caucasus mountains.
rus • russia • ukriane • dagestan • chechnaya
Georgia—Cradle of Ancient Wine?
Several regions have been studied in connection with the search for the earliest domesticated grapevines. These include western Iran, the Levant, Armenia, and Georgia.
georgia • vitis vinifera • caucasus • transcaucasus • black sea
Several regions have been studied in connection with the search for the earliest domesticated grapevines. These include western Iran, the Levant, Armenia, and Georgia.
georgia • vitis vinifera • caucasus • transcaucasus • black sea
Russia and Georgia at War
Russia is using its military power to force Georgia's hand in South Ossetia, and the Russians will likely end the conflict on the terms of their choosing.
georgia • russia • south ossetia • nato • war
Russia is using its military power to force Georgia's hand in South Ossetia, and the Russians will likely end the conflict on the terms of their choosing.
georgia • russia • south ossetia • nato • war
Russia Plans Occupation of Georgia
New reports from the small Caucasus nation of Georgia indicate that Russia intends to leave at least some military forces in the country.
south ossetia • russia • georgia • nato • france
New reports from the small Caucasus nation of Georgia indicate that Russia intends to leave at least some military forces in the country.
south ossetia • russia • georgia • nato • france
Rus: Jews of the Rus
History, origins, ethno-cultural distinctions of the Jews of the Rus. Unique, ancient in origin & a prevalent force in the reliogions of the Rus.
rus • russia • georgia • dagaetsan • uzbakhistn
History, origins, ethno-cultural distinctions of the Jews of the Rus. Unique, ancient in origin & a prevalent force in the reliogions of the Rus.
rus • russia • georgia • dagaetsan • uzbakhistn
The Drift to War Pt 2 - Sinope and After
Although the Turks give a good account of themselves, they meet their match in the naval battle at Sinope, which drags the allies towards the War
porte • porte • stratford de redcliffe • stratford de redcliffe • sultan
Although the Turks give a good account of themselves, they meet their match in the naval battle at Sinope, which drags the allies towards the War
porte • porte • stratford de redcliffe • stratford de redcliffe • sultan
Comparing South Ossetia to Kosovo
The rationale for the independence of Kosovo can also be applied to South Ossetia or Abkhazia. Western condemnation of Russia reveals inconsistency and double standards.
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • independence of kosovo • russia and america
The rationale for the independence of Kosovo can also be applied to South Ossetia or Abkhazia. Western condemnation of Russia reveals inconsistency and double standards.
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • independence of kosovo • russia and america
Russia-Georgia War and Kosovo
How can the independence of Kosovo help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • independence of kosovo • russia and america
How can the independence of Kosovo help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • independence of kosovo • russia and america
Georgia War and Energy Geopolitics
How can pipeline geopolitics in the Caspian Sea region and Central Asia help explain this war between Russia and Georgia in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • russia and america • energy geopolitics
How can pipeline geopolitics in the Caspian Sea region and Central Asia help explain this war between Russia and Georgia in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • russia and america • energy geopolitics
Abkhazia. A Lawless Independence Aspirant
The de facto Republic of Abkhazia is a breakaway region in the northern part of Georgia that has sought independence since 1992, but is beset with many problems.
de facto republic of abkhazia • republic of georgia • black sea • political debate • nato
The de facto Republic of Abkhazia is a breakaway region in the northern part of Georgia that has sought independence since 1992, but is beset with many problems.
de facto republic of abkhazia • republic of georgia • black sea • political debate • nato
Background on North and South Ossetia
There are over half a million ethnic Ossetians. They speak a language from the Iranian family (like the Pashto langauge of Afghanistan). Most are Christians.
how big is ossetia • ossetia's economy • a history of the ossetias • modern politics of ossetia • north ossetia
There are over half a million ethnic Ossetians. They speak a language from the Iranian family (like the Pashto langauge of Afghanistan). Most are Christians.
how big is ossetia • ossetia's economy • a history of the ossetias • modern politics of ossetia • north ossetia
Russia-Georgia War and NATO
How can Russian apprehension of NATO enlargement help explain this war between Russia and Georgia in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • enlargement of nato • russia and america
How can Russian apprehension of NATO enlargement help explain this war between Russia and Georgia in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • enlargement of nato • russia and america
The De Facto Republic Of Abkhazia
The de facto Republic of Abkhazia is a breakaway region in the northern part of Georgia that has sought independence since 1992, but is beset with many problems.
de facto republic of abkhazia • republic of georgia • black sea • political debate • nato
The de facto Republic of Abkhazia is a breakaway region in the northern part of Georgia that has sought independence since 1992, but is beset with many problems.
de facto republic of abkhazia • republic of georgia • black sea • political debate • nato
UN In The De Facto Republic Abkhazia
The United Nations has been in the Georgian breakaway region of Abkhazia for 15 years, and yet, the area is decending into even further chaos.
un • united nations • united nations military observer mission in georgi • unomig • de facto republic of abkhazia
The United Nations has been in the Georgian breakaway region of Abkhazia for 15 years, and yet, the area is decending into even further chaos.
un • united nations • united nations military observer mission in georgi • unomig • de facto republic of abkhazia
Yerevan, Capital of Armenia
Little known Yerevan has everything the discerning traveller could want -- excellent accommodations, delicious food, magnificent vistas, and unique architecture.
yerevan armenia • mother armenia • mount ararat • zvartnots airport • caucasus
Little known Yerevan has everything the discerning traveller could want -- excellent accommodations, delicious food, magnificent vistas, and unique architecture.
yerevan armenia • mother armenia • mount ararat • zvartnots airport • caucasus
Almas, Eurasian Hairy Biped
The first European account of Almas was in the 1400s. Legends of these creatures have existed for centuries. Conventional scientists dismiss these cryptids as myths.
almas • almasty • hairy biped • neanderhal man • mongolian wild man
The first European account of Almas was in the 1400s. Legends of these creatures have existed for centuries. Conventional scientists dismiss these cryptids as myths.
almas • almasty • hairy biped • neanderhal man • mongolian wild man
The Russian Army in 1854 - Part 1
On paper at least, a huge army stood ready to confront the Allies. We examine the facts, together with the lives and characteristics of the Officers and Men.
russian regular army • reserve army • corps of the interior • cossack • lightcavalry
On paper at least, a huge army stood ready to confront the Allies. We examine the facts, together with the lives and characteristics of the Officers and Men.
russian regular army • reserve army • corps of the interior • cossack • lightcavalry
Who to Blame?
Who to blame? The agent for not including gems, or you for not knowing all in advance?
travel • egypt • giza • zakkara • memphis
Who to blame? The agent for not including gems, or you for not knowing all in advance?
travel • egypt • giza • zakkara • memphis
Adyghe, A Caucasian Tribe
The Adyghe people are one of many indigenous tribes of the Caucassus region, displaced by Russian invaders. Caucasian doesn't mean "white". Meet the real deal.
adyghe • caucasian tribe • caucassus tribe • caucassus people • russian colonialism
The Adyghe people are one of many indigenous tribes of the Caucassus region, displaced by Russian invaders. Caucasian doesn't mean "white". Meet the real deal.
adyghe • caucasian tribe • caucassus tribe • caucassus people • russian colonialism
Obama's Foreign Policy Challenges Toward Russia
As Obama is sworn in as President of the United States, he faces an resurgent Russia with growing global influence as well as strained Washington-Moscow relations.
obama foreign policy • america foreign policy • obama and nato • obama and europe • obama and russia
As Obama is sworn in as President of the United States, he faces an resurgent Russia with growing global influence as well as strained Washington-Moscow relations.
obama foreign policy • america foreign policy • obama and nato • obama and europe • obama and russia
Aleksandr Pushkin Biography
Life and works of Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin, considered Russia's greatest poet. Famous for fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila" and masterpiece "Eugene Onegin."
aleksandr pushkin • pushkin biography • pushkin life and works • ruslan and lydmila writer • pushkin eugene onegin
Life and works of Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin, considered Russia's greatest poet. Famous for fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila" and masterpiece "Eugene Onegin."
aleksandr pushkin • pushkin biography • pushkin life and works • ruslan and lydmila writer • pushkin eugene onegin
Russia's Muslim Population
Russia's growing Muslim population is changing the way Russia sees itself and has direct influence on Moscow's foreign policy.
russian foreign policy • russia and muslim world • russian population • russian muslims • islam in russia
Russia's growing Muslim population is changing the way Russia sees itself and has direct influence on Moscow's foreign policy.
russian foreign policy • russia and muslim world • russian population • russian muslims • islam in russia
Russian Journalist Yevloyev Murdered
The murder of a prominent Russian journalist has caused unrest in the province of Ingushetia.
russian journalist murdered • yevloyev shot • ingushetia violence • media oppression russia • attack on russian journalists
The murder of a prominent Russian journalist has caused unrest in the province of Ingushetia.
russian journalist murdered • yevloyev shot • ingushetia violence • media oppression russia • attack on russian journalists
The Cavalry Corps of Gen Baratov
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Welcome to Armenia, Country of Stones and Cognac
Cher, Charlez Aznavour, Andre Agassi, Gari Kasparov, Dennis Agadjanian, even Princess Diana - all these famous people are Armenians or have Armenian genes!
armenia • armenia travel • yerevan armenia • armenian church • noah
Cher, Charlez Aznavour, Andre Agassi, Gari Kasparov, Dennis Agadjanian, even Princess Diana - all these famous people are Armenians or have Armenian genes!
armenia • armenia travel • yerevan armenia • armenian church • noah
Chechnya: So Near and Yet So Far
Chechnya is pushing for independence from Russia in the wake of a bloody war, and its status will be determined by 2001. Much is at stake as a crucial oil pipeline passes through Chechnya, and in the meantime some terrorism, including taking of Western hostages, is prevalent.
chechnya russia politics war oil terrorism
Chechnya is pushing for independence from Russia in the wake of a bloody war, and its status will be determined by 2001. Much is at stake as a crucial oil pipeline passes through Chechnya, and in the meantime some terrorism, including taking of Western hostages, is prevalent.
chechnya russia politics war oil terrorism
Alexander I
Shortly about Alexander the First (Russian Tsar)
alexaander i • paul i • napoleon • napoleonic wars • 1812
Shortly about Alexander the First (Russian Tsar)
alexaander i • paul i • napoleon • napoleonic wars • 1812
A Review of Young Stalin
A review of Young Stalin, Simon Sebag Montefiore's biography of the early years of the notorious Russian dictator, the self-styled Red Tsar.
young stalin • simon sebag montefiore • young stalin by simon sebag montefiore • biography of stalin • stalin
A review of Young Stalin, Simon Sebag Montefiore's biography of the early years of the notorious Russian dictator, the self-styled Red Tsar.
young stalin • simon sebag montefiore • young stalin by simon sebag montefiore • biography of stalin • stalin
Inside Pomegranate Supplements
Making waves in recent years as a new super antioxidant, the pomegranate as a dietary supplement is going through a boom. Find out what it can do for you.
pomegranate nutrition • antioxidant supplement • pomegranate extract • pomegranate supplements • pomegranate vitamins
Making waves in recent years as a new super antioxidant, the pomegranate as a dietary supplement is going through a boom. Find out what it can do for you.
pomegranate nutrition • antioxidant supplement • pomegranate extract • pomegranate supplements • pomegranate vitamins
Mikhail Lermontov Biography
Life and works of Russian poet and novelist Mikhail Lermontov, one of Russia's best poets. Famous for his novel A Hero of our Time and poem The Demon.
mikhail lermontov • mikhail lermontov biography • russian best poet after pushkin • mikhail lermontov life and works • lermontov a hero of our time
Life and works of Russian poet and novelist Mikhail Lermontov, one of Russia's best poets. Famous for his novel A Hero of our Time and poem The Demon.
mikhail lermontov • mikhail lermontov biography • russian best poet after pushkin • mikhail lermontov life and works • lermontov a hero of our time
Nebula Awards Showcase 2002
After the low-point of the Nebula Awards anthologies with the 2001 volume, the series began to slowly improve in quality, starting with Kim Stanley Robinson's choices.
nebula awards 2002 • kim stanley robinson • asimovs • michael swanwick • scherzo with tyrannosaur
After the low-point of the Nebula Awards anthologies with the 2001 volume, the series began to slowly improve in quality, starting with Kim Stanley Robinson's choices.
nebula awards 2002 • kim stanley robinson • asimovs • michael swanwick • scherzo with tyrannosaur
Obama and the Russian Challenge
Obama received his first international presidential challenge from Russian President Medvedev within hours after he was elected.
obama's first international challenge • russian president attacks u.s. • russia's short range missile program • russian reaction to nato • russia blames u.s. for financial crisis
Obama received his first international presidential challenge from Russian President Medvedev within hours after he was elected.
obama's first international challenge • russian president attacks u.s. • russia's short range missile program • russian reaction to nato • russia blames u.s. for financial crisis
Surrender at Stalingrad
The significant events in WWII history are discussed in the month in which they occurred. February 1943 is the surrender at Stalingrad
battle of stalingrad • wwii • world war ii • russians • germans
The significant events in WWII history are discussed in the month in which they occurred. February 1943 is the surrender at Stalingrad
battle of stalingrad • wwii • world war ii • russians • germans
World's Conflicts on the Rise
More global conflict situations deteriorated than improved during the last month, according to a new monthly assessment by the International Crisis Group.
war • conflict • iraq • pakistan • china
More global conflict situations deteriorated than improved during the last month, according to a new monthly assessment by the International Crisis Group.
war • conflict • iraq • pakistan • china
Rus: Georgian Wines and Spirits
Georgian wines & spirits in all their glory are covered in this article. Grwoing conditions, flavors, types...all are covered here. The most ancient of wine producing regions in the world is revealed here for you
wine • spirits • georgia • kartveli • rus
Georgian wines & spirits in all their glory are covered in this article. Grwoing conditions, flavors, types...all are covered here. The most ancient of wine producing regions in the world is revealed here for you
wine • spirits • georgia • kartveli • rus
Third Jewel in LACMA's Crown
This is about the newly acquired Madina Collection of Islamic art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
islamic art • madina collection • muslim • islam
This is about the newly acquired Madina Collection of Islamic art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
islamic art • madina collection • muslim • islam
Agi Mishol’s ‘Woman Martyr’
Israeli poet, Agi Mishol, dramatizes the unspeakable act of a woman faking pregnancy to hide a bomb, then entering a bakery to explode herself into a supposed martyrdom.
agi mishol • woman martyr • yehuda amichai • woman suicide bomber • hebrew university
Israeli poet, Agi Mishol, dramatizes the unspeakable act of a woman faking pregnancy to hide a bomb, then entering a bakery to explode herself into a supposed martyrdom.
agi mishol • woman martyr • yehuda amichai • woman suicide bomber • hebrew university
Composer César Cui Biography
Life and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms.
cesar cui biography • cui life • cesar cui musical works • cesar cui operas • cui russian composer
Life and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms.
cesar cui biography • cui life • cesar cui musical works • cesar cui operas • cui russian composer
Geopolitical Rivalry in Central Asia
Just like in the 19th century, Central Asia is the center of intense geopolitical rivalry between the conflicting interests of major powers.
russian foreign policy • chinese foreign policy • us foreign policy • central asia • great game
Just like in the 19th century, Central Asia is the center of intense geopolitical rivalry between the conflicting interests of major powers.
russian foreign policy • chinese foreign policy • us foreign policy • central asia • great game
Nobel Laureate Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Solzhenitsyn stands among the great names in Russian literature - Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, Sholokhov and Gorky. His works brought 20th Century Russia to the world.
aleksandr solzhenitsyn major works • the gulag archipelago • one day in the life of ivan denisovich • russian literature • nobel prive in literature
Solzhenitsyn stands among the great names in Russian literature - Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, Sholokhov and Gorky. His works brought 20th Century Russia to the world.
aleksandr solzhenitsyn major works • the gulag archipelago • one day in the life of ivan denisovich • russian literature • nobel prive in literature
Rug Basics
A brief look at the history, form, function and types of rugs.
rug weaving • rug selection • rug styles • handmade rugs • oriental rugs
A brief look at the history, form, function and types of rugs.
rug weaving • rug selection • rug styles • handmade rugs • oriental rugs
Saiga Antelope, Rhinoceros and TCM
To protect rhinoceros from extinction, the use of Saiga horn was promoted as a replacement in Chinese Medicine. Now Saiga antelope are critically endangered as well.
traditional chinese medicine • critically endangered saiga antelope horn • rhino horn • rhinoceros poaching • antelope herd
To protect rhinoceros from extinction, the use of Saiga horn was promoted as a replacement in Chinese Medicine. Now Saiga antelope are critically endangered as well.
traditional chinese medicine • critically endangered saiga antelope horn • rhino horn • rhinoceros poaching • antelope herd
Scythians - A Mysterious History
The Scythians roamed and ruled much of what is now Ukraine and southern Russia, trading with Greeks, burying their dead in kurgans, and plundering villages.
scythians • kurgans • indo-europeans • history of ukraine • ossetians
The Scythians roamed and ruled much of what is now Ukraine and southern Russia, trading with Greeks, burying their dead in kurgans, and plundering villages.
scythians • kurgans • indo-europeans • history of ukraine • ossetians
The Real James Bond
Russian-born British spy Georgi Rosenblum spoke seven languages, seduced many women, and was the first "super-spy". His missions included a plot to assassinate Lenin.
james bond • 007 spy based on sidney reilly • inspiration for agent 007 • the real 007 spy • ian fleming
Russian-born British spy Georgi Rosenblum spoke seven languages, seduced many women, and was the first "super-spy". His missions included a plot to assassinate Lenin.
james bond • 007 spy based on sidney reilly • inspiration for agent 007 • the real 007 spy • ian fleming
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