Articles related to "Motherland"

A third large party has emerged to fight the forthcoming Thai general election. Who are they and what do they stad for?

Vladimir Putin came to office on December 31st 1999, purportedly with a vision for Russia - end the Yeltsin Chaos, restore Russian pride & regain Russian prominence.

Ancient remains may belong to the lost continent described by Colonel James Chruchward who deciphered ancient Naacal tablets. Here are some of his notable discoveries

The Greek revolt or "revolution" of 1821 ended some four centuries of Ottoman rule for the section of Orthodox Christians who defined themselves as Greeks.

A look at the over 40,000 Russian women who served in non-combatant and in direct combat roles in the Armies of the Tsar and the Provisional Government in World War One

The first human in space and to orbit the Earth, Gagarin is a hero of the Soviet Union and celebrated cosmonaut.

The organization, war record, and short-lived history of the battalions of the Russian Women's Legion of Death that fought in World War One and the Russian Revolution.

A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian is a novel of family history and the expectations of Western life.

Which countries are fueling the Great White North's healthy trade surplus?

Sir Rowland Hill's 1840 reform of the British postal system not only introduced the Penny Black and Two Pence Blue postage stamps but also a letter sheet.

China's President Hu Jintao recently issued a virtuous living list, essentially a To Do list for an entire country.

Joseph Stalin is surprised and unprepared when Hitler breaks their treaty of non-aggression and invades Russia.

An American Bengali family forges a new identity while trying to maintain old traditions.

Africa in the Picture, the film festival devoted to movies from Africa and the African diaspora, opens its twelfth, 'crisis' edition in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Public education was invented to improve society and its citizens. African-Americans and girls, to an extent, were excluded from this process.

Iranian clubs - many backed by the Iranian government - dish out high salaries to Americans while Iranians enjoy U.S. culture but mourn tragic basketball death.

Main Street shopping in Vancouver, BC carries some of the trendiest clothes. Mount Pleasant houses some of the most unique boutique shops in British Columbia, Canada.

Russian cellist Rostropovich was laid to rest in the same cemetery which houses Shostakovich and Prokofiev. He left behind several passionate recordings.

Long a fixture of Tampa area, the Gasparilla Pirate Festival owes its origins to a fisherman who told stories about a pirate captain he once worked for.

Madeira claims a wide range of scenery and well-marked walking routes suitable for everyone.

Football is coming to Venezuela from June 26 to July 15 in the form of the 42nd edition of the Copa America. Expect some upsets, this could the best tournament yet.

Nanaimo, Canada has fine dining like Basque and the Coast Bastion restaurant, as well as funky eateries like Modern Café.

Joseph Goebbels helped The Nazi Party convince a noble country that war and murder were acceptable and necessary.

Tasty shrimp balls, tandoori-spiced pakoras and chili-fried chicken are some of the mouth-watering dishes featured in Hakka-Indian cuisine.

There are a wide range of holidays in the Russian Federation, official and unofficial. Here's a guide to public holidays and how they are traditionally celebrated.

With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.

After the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 thousands of ant-Communist Russians were stateless and homeless. They all flocked to Shanghai, China and a new life.