Articles related to "Soviet"
Prelude to Stalingrad
German experience during the period leading up to the launch of their second summer offensive against the Soviet Union gave them reason to be optimistic.
stalingrad • army • military • german • third reich
German experience during the period leading up to the launch of their second summer offensive against the Soviet Union gave them reason to be optimistic.
stalingrad • army • military • german • third reich
Battle for the Seelow Heights - Part II
In this epic battle, Heinrici demonstrated that even in April 1945 the German army could put up a tough fight. An embararrassed Zhukov ended up racing Konev to Berlin because he failed to anticipate the strength of the German defense.
berlin • battle • heinrici • zhukov • world war ii
In this epic battle, Heinrici demonstrated that even in April 1945 the German army could put up a tough fight. An embararrassed Zhukov ended up racing Konev to Berlin because he failed to anticipate the strength of the German defense.
berlin • battle • heinrici • zhukov • world war ii
Feature: The Military in Russian Politics - Then and Now
The Soviet military had an important but constrained role in politics. Now, the military has serious grievances: wage arrears, lack of maintenance and serious cutbacks. If they continue to have reason to believe that the leadership does not care about them and that they cannot count on the leadership, they may intervene...with serious consequences.
soviet russia kremlin politics military history
The Soviet military had an important but constrained role in politics. Now, the military has serious grievances: wage arrears, lack of maintenance and serious cutbacks. If they continue to have reason to believe that the leadership does not care about them and that they cannot count on the leadership, they may intervene...with serious consequences.
soviet russia kremlin politics military history
Russian Culture Guides
One of the best things to do before traveling to a country as complicated as Russia is to read up on its history and culture. Here are some books to get you started.
russia • culture • history • books • travel
One of the best things to do before traveling to a country as complicated as Russia is to read up on its history and culture. Here are some books to get you started.
russia • culture • history • books • travel
What is Glasnost?
Glasnost, along with perestroika, ushered in a new era for the Soviet Union.
glasnost • perestroika • gorbachev • ussr • soviet union
Glasnost, along with perestroika, ushered in a new era for the Soviet Union.
glasnost • perestroika • gorbachev • ussr • soviet union
What is Perestroika?
Perestroika led to the collapse of the Soviet economy. So what is perestroika?
perestroika • glasnost • ussr • soviet • gorbachev
Perestroika led to the collapse of the Soviet economy. So what is perestroika?
perestroika • glasnost • ussr • soviet • gorbachev
Museums and Politics
Museums, sometimes by the mere fact of their existence, can prove to be politically charged and controversial. Should museums avoid, or embrace, this type of controversy?
museum • museums • politics • political • controversy
Museums, sometimes by the mere fact of their existence, can prove to be politically charged and controversial. Should museums avoid, or embrace, this type of controversy?
museum • museums • politics • political • controversy
Secret MiGs Flown By the USAF
During the late, great Cold War the US flew a number of "acquired" MiG fighters in a secret program over the deserts of Nevada.
north korean pilot • lieutenant no kum-sok • pilot defected • mig-15 • chuck yeager
During the late, great Cold War the US flew a number of "acquired" MiG fighters in a secret program over the deserts of Nevada.
north korean pilot • lieutenant no kum-sok • pilot defected • mig-15 • chuck yeager
Ethnicities of Russia
There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.
ethnicity • travel • russia • tatarstan • kalmykia
There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.
ethnicity • travel • russia • tatarstan • kalmykia
Russian Culture Guide: Holidays
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.
russia • russian • culture • holidays • guide
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.
russia • russian • culture • holidays • guide
Estonian Island Find: Abruka
Abruka Island off the south-west coast of Baltic state Estonia is rarely listed in a tourist guide: but the far-flung corners of eastern Europe often entice me the most.
abruka island • saaremaa estonia • baltic state • estonian islands • kuresaare beer
Abruka Island off the south-west coast of Baltic state Estonia is rarely listed in a tourist guide: but the far-flung corners of eastern Europe often entice me the most.
abruka island • saaremaa estonia • baltic state • estonian islands • kuresaare beer
Sputnik I, Artificial Satellite
The original Sputnik was a landmark event in that it was both an important first as a technological achievement, and for what it inspired.
sputnik i • sputnik • soviet • satellite • first
The original Sputnik was a landmark event in that it was both an important first as a technological achievement, and for what it inspired.
sputnik i • sputnik • soviet • satellite • first
Trans-Siberian Directions
To ride the Trans-Siberian across Russia is a travel dream. If it becomes a reality, exciting decisions must be made about direction and stopovers.
trans-siberian journey • travel across russia • rosiya train • vladivostok to moscow • trans siberian stopovers
To ride the Trans-Siberian across Russia is a travel dream. If it becomes a reality, exciting decisions must be made about direction and stopovers.
trans-siberian journey • travel across russia • rosiya train • vladivostok to moscow • trans siberian stopovers
An Old Plague Coming Back to Haunt Us.: Diphtheria: What is that
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
Exploring Ventspils, Latvia
Ventspils is another Baltic Sea destination worth visiting. A small town in north-west Latvia, Ventspils offers tourists peace and attractive fountains and street art.
ventspils north-west latvia • baltic sea • castle of the livonian order • ostas street promenade • cow parade ventspils
Ventspils is another Baltic Sea destination worth visiting. A small town in north-west Latvia, Ventspils offers tourists peace and attractive fountains and street art.
ventspils north-west latvia • baltic sea • castle of the livonian order • ostas street promenade • cow parade ventspils
Maxim Gorky Biography and Works
Life and times of Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, journalist and playwright famous for his novel The Lower Depths. Spokesman for the poor.
maxim gorky • maxim gorky brief bio • maxim gorky life and works • gorky the lower depths • gorky father of soviet literature
Life and times of Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, journalist and playwright famous for his novel The Lower Depths. Spokesman for the poor.
maxim gorky • maxim gorky brief bio • maxim gorky life and works • gorky the lower depths • gorky father of soviet literature
The consequences of Appeasement
the consequences of appeasement • neville chamberlain • munich conference and agreement • appeasement
the consequences of appeasement • neville chamberlain • munich conference and agreement • appeasement
Garlic: Hardnecks & Softnecks
Whether hardneck or softneck, your choice of garlic for the garden should be a variety well-suited for your environment.
hardneck garlic • softneck garlic • artichoke garlic • silverskin garlic • purple stripe garlic
Whether hardneck or softneck, your choice of garlic for the garden should be a variety well-suited for your environment.
hardneck garlic • softneck garlic • artichoke garlic • silverskin garlic • purple stripe garlic
Legacy of Ashes by Tim Weiner
"Legacy of Ashes", Weiner's polemical history of the Central Intelligence Agency, is fiercely argued and impressively detailed.
legacy of ashes • history of the cia • tim weiner • central intelligence agency • ussr
"Legacy of Ashes", Weiner's polemical history of the Central Intelligence Agency, is fiercely argued and impressively detailed.
legacy of ashes • history of the cia • tim weiner • central intelligence agency • ussr
The Red Army 1917-1923
Formed from mutinous soldiers, armed factory workers and peasant conscripts, the Red Army prevailed through force of arms in the six-year-long Russian Civil War.
red army • army order number 1 • red guards • raboche-krest'yanskaya krasnaya armiya • rkka
Formed from mutinous soldiers, armed factory workers and peasant conscripts, the Red Army prevailed through force of arms in the six-year-long Russian Civil War.
red army • army order number 1 • red guards • raboche-krest'yanskaya krasnaya armiya • rkka
The Siberian White Army 1918-1923
Fighting alongside 50,000 homeless Czech legionnaires and 70,000 Japanese troops the White forces under Admiral Kolchak fought the longest of any.
orenberg cossacks • general dutov • siberian cossacks • semenov • baron ungern-sternberg
Fighting alongside 50,000 homeless Czech legionnaires and 70,000 Japanese troops the White forces under Admiral Kolchak fought the longest of any.
orenberg cossacks • general dutov • siberian cossacks • semenov • baron ungern-sternberg
Turkish Unrest Continues: Government vs. Military Philosophy
unrest • military • koran • religion • laws
unrest • military • koran • religion • laws
Very East: Vladivostok
Eastern Europe and Russia's a big area to cover. Where to start? How about at an eastern extreme, the mysterious long-closed city of Vladivostok.
vladivostok russia • trans-siberian travel • vladivostok fortress • submarine museum • s-56
Eastern Europe and Russia's a big area to cover. Where to start? How about at an eastern extreme, the mysterious long-closed city of Vladivostok.
vladivostok russia • trans-siberian travel • vladivostok fortress • submarine museum • s-56
Armenian Brandy
The Yerevan Brandy Company has been making its famous Ararat Brandy since 1887. Its history - plus traditional, homemade cordial recipe.
armenian brandy • the yerevan brandy company • ararat brandy • dvin brandy • armenian cognac
The Yerevan Brandy Company has been making its famous Ararat Brandy since 1887. Its history - plus traditional, homemade cordial recipe.
armenian brandy • the yerevan brandy company • ararat brandy • dvin brandy • armenian cognac
France vs Libya in Chad 1980-1987
Between 1980 and 1987 Libyan forces of Col Muhmar Qadhafi invaded its neighbor Chad three times, ultimately being forced out by France.
chad • libya • france • french foriegn legion in chad • qadhafi
Between 1980 and 1987 Libyan forces of Col Muhmar Qadhafi invaded its neighbor Chad three times, ultimately being forced out by France.
chad • libya • france • french foriegn legion in chad • qadhafi
Hong Kong's Reversion: There's Always Two Sides to the Story
chinese rule • human rights • reversion • civil liberties
chinese rule • human rights • reversion • civil liberties
Why Russia (Likely) Won't Go To War Over Kosovo
Despite dire warnings from the Kremlin and elsewhere of world war over Kosovo, and despite my own un-Pollyannish view of Russia's potential, I do not believe World War III will start in the Balkans in the near future. I believe this both because Russia has much less stake in the Balkans than in the Caspian, and also because the Russian state is much more stable than it has been in some time. Even the top Communist member of the Cabinet has attacked proposals for "rethinking" Russian military doctrine in the face of NATO action in Yugoslavia. This is more a matter of Russia maintaining some sort of balance of power in the world by siding with America's enemies.
russia moscow kremlin yeltsin primakov sergeyev ma
Despite dire warnings from the Kremlin and elsewhere of world war over Kosovo, and despite my own un-Pollyannish view of Russia's potential, I do not believe World War III will start in the Balkans in the near future. I believe this both because Russia has much less stake in the Balkans than in the Caspian, and also because the Russian state is much more stable than it has been in some time. Even the top Communist member of the Cabinet has attacked proposals for "rethinking" Russian military doctrine in the face of NATO action in Yugoslavia. This is more a matter of Russia maintaining some sort of balance of power in the world by siding with America's enemies.
russia moscow kremlin yeltsin primakov sergeyev ma
The Cambodia Coup (Part 2 of 2)
An interview with a witness to the 1997 Cambodian coup.
coup • coup d'etat • cambodian government • matthew fisk
An interview with a witness to the 1997 Cambodian coup.
coup • coup d'etat • cambodian government • matthew fisk
Doing business in Russia
What is considered polite? Should I say this instead of that? What about gifts? Good conversation topics? For a person looking to establish business relations in any new
russia • doing business in russia • russian culture • russian life • russian business environment
What is considered polite? Should I say this instead of that? What about gifts? Good conversation topics? For a person looking to establish business relations in any new
russia • doing business in russia • russian culture • russian life • russian business environment
Effectiveness of Allied Bombing in Europe
Did strategic bombing during World War II have a decisive impact on the outcome of the war?
world war ii • wwii • strategic bombing • third reich • allies
Did strategic bombing during World War II have a decisive impact on the outcome of the war?
world war ii • wwii • strategic bombing • third reich • allies
Russian Cities: Elista
The Russian steppe city of Elista is a fascinating mix of cultures, now graced with a Tibetan Bhuddist temple and experiencing a cultural rebirth.
kalmykia • elista • bhuddism • tourism • russia
The Russian steppe city of Elista is a fascinating mix of cultures, now graced with a Tibetan Bhuddist temple and experiencing a cultural rebirth.
kalmykia • elista • bhuddism • tourism • russia
The Combat Record of the Konarmia
The 1st Cavalry Army of General Budyonny fought the Whites, Poles, Armenians, Greens, and everyone else in the Russian Civil War.
red army • russian civil war • tachanka • kransov • mammotov
The 1st Cavalry Army of General Budyonny fought the Whites, Poles, Armenians, Greens, and everyone else in the Russian Civil War.
red army • russian civil war • tachanka • kransov • mammotov
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
Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
The Cambodia Coup (Part 1 of 2)
The historical prelude to Cambodia's upcoming elections.
cambodia • phnom penh • pol pot • khmer rouge • sihanouk
The historical prelude to Cambodia's upcoming elections.
cambodia • phnom penh • pol pot • khmer rouge • sihanouk
MAY DAY -spring is in the air
Today is May 1, traditionally a joyous and festive day to celebrate the coming of spring. This article explains the origins of May Day.
festival • spring • flora • maypole • labour movement
Today is May 1, traditionally a joyous and festive day to celebrate the coming of spring. This article explains the origins of May Day.
festival • spring • flora • maypole • labour movement
On the Edge in Narva
The Baltic state of Estonia still has the Russian influence of its days in the USSR - and if you visit a border town like Narva, the presence of Russia is even clearer.
narva russian estonian border • eastern towns of estonia • bus to st petersburg • narva river • narva castle
The Baltic state of Estonia still has the Russian influence of its days in the USSR - and if you visit a border town like Narva, the presence of Russia is even clearer.
narva russian estonian border • eastern towns of estonia • bus to st petersburg • narva river • narva castle
Two authors enter computer gaming world: Adams and Clancy develo
douglas adams • starship titanic • tom clancy • politika • planet texas
douglas adams • starship titanic • tom clancy • politika • planet texas
Yeltsin's Purge - SPECIAL REPORT
Yeltsin's Kremlin purge forebodes major clashes both in the short and long term, and might even lead to disaster down the road.
"rabid tiger" • purge • yeltsin • kiriyenko • kremlin
Yeltsin's Kremlin purge forebodes major clashes both in the short and long term, and might even lead to disaster down the road.
"rabid tiger" • purge • yeltsin • kiriyenko • kremlin
Classic Authors: Robert Frost
A brief biography of Robert Frost.
robert frost • new england • poetry
A brief biography of Robert Frost.
robert frost • new england • poetry
George Orwell Life and Works
Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.
george orwell • orwell biography • orwell novels • orwell animal farm • orwell 1984
Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.
george orwell • orwell biography • orwell novels • orwell animal farm • orwell 1984
Interesting Reading: The Historical Documents at the Heart of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
balfour • mandate • british • palestine • israel
balfour • mandate • british • palestine • israel
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