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Articles related to "Soviet Union"
Cannibalism in the Soviet Union The Soviet government's refusal to acknowledge, or attend to, the famine that swept much of the Soviet Union during the early 1920s led to widespread cannibalism. cannibalism in the soviet union • cannibalism in soviet russia • cannibalism • cannibals • famine of 1920-21
The Teheran, Yalta and Potsdam Conferences During WWII there were three major meetings between US, Britain and the Soviet Union which are regarded as important factors of the Cold War. teheran yalta postdam conferences • wwii conferences cold war • germany soviet union non-agression pact • big three superpowers • wwii conferences agreements meetings
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
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
What is Glasnost? Glasnost, along with perestroika, ushered in a new era for the Soviet Union. glasnost • perestroika • gorbachev • ussr • soviet union
Suvorov's Icebreaker According to Viktor Suvorov, Stalin masterminded the outbreak of World War II and he intended to attack Nazi Germany, probably on July 6, 1941. hitler • stalin • eastern front • wwii • world war
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
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
Get on the Right Side In a choice between Communist China and Taiwan, we should be on the side of the democracy. china • taiwan • united states • foreign relations • communist
A Presidential Decision About Cuba President John F. Kennedy advises the public of the missiles on Cuba and decides to impose a blockade. cuban missile crisis • john f. kennedy • blockade • quarantine • national security council
America and EU Unable to Help Georgian Ally While Vladimir Putin left China and returned to Moscow to direct the war in Georgia; America's President George Bush remained in Beijing able only to condemn the Russians south ossetia • georgia • mikhail saakashvili • vladimir putin • president bush
August 21, 1968; Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovak Reformer Alexander Dubcek & the Czech Communist Party declared "democratic socialism" in August 1968; but Warsaw Pact nations & Moscow hard liners were not listening. soviet invasion • prague spring • action program • alexander dubcek • warsaw pact
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
Soviet Style Aggression By Russia Worries West Russian expansion into South Ossetia is the latest example of Soviet style aggression. 4 decades after the Prague Spring, Georgians feel today what Czechs felt in 1968. south ossetia • abkhazia • gori • tbilisi • batumi
Alexander Solzhenitsyn Description of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, his life and works under the Soviet Regime. biography • books • russian
What is Perestroika? Perestroika led to the collapse of the Soviet economy. So what is perestroika? perestroika • glasnost • ussr • soviet • gorbachev
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
Moscow Metro Tour: Dark Blue Line Architectural and artistic highlights, history behind some of stations on the Dark Blue Line of the Moscow Metropolitan, the transport web of the Russian capitol russia • metro • world metros • underground • moscow
Before the Cuban Missile Crisis The United States installs missiles on Turkey. Nikita Khrushchev considers a personal affront to himself and his country. cuban missile crisis • nikita khrushchev • john f. kennedy • turkey • ussr
Musuem of Occupation of Latvia As Latvia celebrates fifteen years of independence, we take a look at Riga's fascinating Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 1940-1991. museum of the occupation of latvia 1940-1991 • soviet forces in latvia • nazi occupation latvia • riga museums • riga’s town hall square
The United States and Cuba United States President John F. Kennedy is assured by Cuban diplomats that there are no missiles on Cuba. U-2 flight photographs prove this to be in error. united states • cuba • cuban missile crisis • john f. kennedy • u-2
World Wars and Biological Agents Biological agents were used as weapons as early as the 6th century B.C. and research into use of infectious agents and toxins continue even today. biowarfare • biowarfare research • biological agents • plague • anthrax
Lithuania: Government Profile The Republic of Lithuania has developed a functional representative democracy since gaining formal recognition of its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. republic lithuania government profile • political framework structure • representative democracy • independence soviet union 1991 • capital vilnius
Lost Guns of the General Alekseev When the ill-fated White Russian battleship was broken up in Tunisia its guns were sent all over the world, changed hands often, and fought for many new owners. his majesty's russian battleship • the imperator aleksander iii • emperor alexander iii • russud yard • nikolayev yard
Minneapolis Museums Among U.S. Finest Minneapolis won't disappoint travelers who like to spend their vacations visiting museums. Not only are most of the museums first-rate, their contents offer variety. minneapolis institute of art • walker art center • walker sculpture garden • claes oldenburg • coosje van bruggen
More of the Best 1950s Science Fiction Movies The Golden Age of Science Fiction Films from 1950 to 1957 featured movies that are still enjoyable today. The fact that many were "B" level has not diminished them. sci-fi movies 1950s • golden age science fiction films • science fiction 1950s influence.science fiction nu • science fiction cold war • movie alien invasion
Moscow Metro Tour: Green Line A tour of the Green Line of the Moscow Metropolitan, focusing on the art, architecture and hostory of the most famous stations. moscow • metro • green line • subway • underground
Escape! Prisoners of war show a special determination to be free. Brief book review and comments. prisoner • war • pow • military • escape
The Cambodia Coup (Part 1 of 2) The historical prelude to Cambodia's upcoming elections. cambodia • phnom penh • pol pot • khmer rouge • sihanouk
Cuban Blockade or Quarantine President John F. Kennedy's choice of quarantine instead of blockade is clarified by Roosevelt's Quarantine Speech of 1937. cuban missile crisis • john f. kennedy • franklin d. roosevelt • blockade or quarantine • national security council
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
Two authors enter computer gaming world: Adams and Clancy develo douglas adams • starship titanic • tom clancy • politika • planet texas
Classic Authors: Robert Frost A brief biography of Robert Frost. robert frost • new england • poetry
Dorothy West Novelist, journalist Dorothy West was the The Kid of the Harlem Renaissance. dorothy west • harlem renaissance • african american • living is easy • wedding
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
hidden europe Magazine Travel magazines are sources of ideas, tips, inspiration and relaxation. hidden europe magazine often looks at out-of-the-way parts of Eastern Europe. hidden europe magazine review • nicky gardner • susanne kries • l'viv ukraine • sibiu romania
Interesting Reading: The Historical Documents at the Heart of the Arab-Israeli Conflict balfour • mandate • british • palestine • israel
International Holidays August 2006 There is always something to celebrate! These are the major political, historical, religious and plain fun holidays and festivals around the world for August 2006. holidays august 2006 • august 2006 holidays • august holidays • august festivals • fetivals august 2006
Marxism vs Native Rights "Good Guys" part one. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, marxists sometimes find themselves working for the enemy. marxist activism • racist groups • aboriginal racism • aboriginal activism • aboriginal rights
Mongolia in Transition Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now? economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
Russia Travel Guide Russia's offerings are vast, complex and varied. Whether you're interested in a historical tour of her imperial past or something more modern or even kitchy, read on! russia travel articles • st. basil's cathedral moscow • homestay accommodation russian families • homestyle hospitality • russian souvenir shopping
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 |
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