Articles related to "Stalin"
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
Stalin's Rise to Power
Through a combination of ruthlessness and guile, Stalin succeeded in consolidating his power in the vast Soviet bureacracy of his early career.
stalin's early years • stalin's rise to power • stalin's ruthlessness • stalin's family • how stalin came to power
Through a combination of ruthlessness and guile, Stalin succeeded in consolidating his power in the vast Soviet bureacracy of his early career.
stalin's early years • stalin's rise to power • stalin's ruthlessness • stalin's family • how stalin came to power
Uncle Joe
His birth name was Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashivili. His party name was "Koba"-- the name of a Georgian folk-hero rather like Robin Hood. The world remembers him as Stalin -- derived from the Russian word for steel.
stalin • soviet • ussr • communist • purge
His birth name was Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashivili. His party name was "Koba"-- the name of a Georgian folk-hero rather like Robin Hood. The world remembers him as Stalin -- derived from the Russian word for steel.
stalin • soviet • ussr • communist • purge
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
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
The Soviet Tu-4: Russia's Stolen Superfortress
As the Second World War ended, Joseph Stalin recognized the need for a Soviet long-range bomber that could strike the continental United States. He found that in the B-29, and promptly stole three aircraft to copy.
b-29 • stalin • beria • tu-4 • ramp tramp
As the Second World War ended, Joseph Stalin recognized the need for a Soviet long-range bomber that could strike the continental United States. He found that in the B-29, and promptly stole three aircraft to copy.
b-29 • stalin • beria • tu-4 • ramp tramp
Stalin and World War II
Joseph Stalin is surprised and unprepared when Hitler breaks their treaty of non-aggression and invades Russia.
joseph stalin • stalin • hitler • treaty of non-aggression • russian soldiers
Joseph Stalin is surprised and unprepared when Hitler breaks their treaty of non-aggression and invades Russia.
joseph stalin • stalin • hitler • treaty of non-aggression • russian soldiers
Stalin’s Sharpshooter’s Tool
The Mosin Nagant M1891/30 Sniper rifle with either the PU or PE scopes attached were the widow makers of the Eastern Front and Korea.
the mosin-nagant • colonel serge mosin • imperial russian army • emile nagant • soviet red army
The Mosin Nagant M1891/30 Sniper rifle with either the PU or PE scopes attached were the widow makers of the Eastern Front and Korea.
the mosin-nagant • colonel serge mosin • imperial russian army • emile nagant • soviet red army
Russian Military Aggression Costly
Joseph Stalin who ruled Russia with a brutal and unyielding fist was slow to accept the inevitability of the pending invasion of Germany.
operation barbarossa • the soviet man of steel • joseph stalin • stalin's policy of appeasement • russian military aggression
Joseph Stalin who ruled Russia with a brutal and unyielding fist was slow to accept the inevitability of the pending invasion of Germany.
operation barbarossa • the soviet man of steel • joseph stalin • stalin's policy of appeasement • russian military aggression
A Child's Home
Traute Klein, one of my fellow Suite 101 editors, fights for peace. She knows all too well the effects of war. When she was a child, her world was shattered by World War II. It didn't matter which side she was on, her family was one of many innocent families who suffered. Read her story and understand why we should join Traute in her fight for peace.
the big three • world war ii • hitler • stalin • roosevelt
Traute Klein, one of my fellow Suite 101 editors, fights for peace. She knows all too well the effects of war. When she was a child, her world was shattered by World War II. It didn't matter which side she was on, her family was one of many innocent families who suffered. Read her story and understand why we should join Traute in her fight for peace.
the big three • world war ii • hitler • stalin • roosevelt
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
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 Gulag Archipelago
For decades the Soviet Union threw innocent citizens into gulags in accord with the systematic terror and paranoia that characterized the totalitarian state.
solzhenitsyn • gulag • soviet • archipelago • nkvd
For decades the Soviet Union threw innocent citizens into gulags in accord with the systematic terror and paranoia that characterized the totalitarian state.
solzhenitsyn • gulag • soviet • archipelago • nkvd
The Whisperers by Orlando Figes
Through interviews and family archives, Orlando Figes weaves the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the ordinary people who lived in Stalin's Russia.
the whisperers • orlando figes • the whisperers by orlando figes • private life in stalin's russia • life in soviet russia
Through interviews and family archives, Orlando Figes weaves the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the ordinary people who lived in Stalin's Russia.
the whisperers • orlando figes • the whisperers by orlando figes • private life in stalin's russia • life in soviet russia
July Poet - Pablo Neruda
Pablo Neruda was born Ricardo Reyes Basoalto on July 12, 1904, in Parral, Chile. Chiefly a writer of sentimental doggerel, he is most famous for his politics.
pablo neruda • doggerel • to be men that is the stalinist law • joseph stalin • neruda's hero
Pablo Neruda was born Ricardo Reyes Basoalto on July 12, 1904, in Parral, Chile. Chiefly a writer of sentimental doggerel, he is most famous for his politics.
pablo neruda • doggerel • to be men that is the stalinist law • joseph stalin • neruda's hero
The Siege of Budapest
For 108 days, the beleaguered citizens of Budapest endured some of the war's bloodiest fighting as the Red Army and the Wehrmacht vied for control the city.
budapest during world war ii • soviet siege of budapest • nazis in budapest • citizens of budapest in world war ii • budapest and eastern front
For 108 days, the beleaguered citizens of Budapest endured some of the war's bloodiest fighting as the Red Army and the Wehrmacht vied for control the city.
budapest during world war ii • soviet siege of budapest • nazis in budapest • citizens of budapest in world war ii • budapest and eastern front
Shostakovich: Symphony Master
Brief biography of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, his life and works. One of 20th century's greatest symphonists, famous for Symphony No.5.
shostakovich symphony master • shostakovich symphony 5 • symphony no.6 shostakovich • early soviet 20th century music • famous symphony composers
Brief biography of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, his life and works. One of 20th century's greatest symphonists, famous for Symphony No.5.
shostakovich symphony master • shostakovich symphony 5 • symphony no.6 shostakovich • early soviet 20th century music • famous symphony composers
Abdel Wahab al-Bayati
One of the top Iraqi poets, Abdel Wahab al-Bayati, died in Damascus in 1999. He is credited with modernizing Arabic poetry, departing from the older classical forms.
abdel wahab al-bayati • baghdad • iraq • damascus • syria
One of the top Iraqi poets, Abdel Wahab al-Bayati, died in Damascus in 1999. He is credited with modernizing Arabic poetry, departing from the older classical forms.
abdel wahab al-bayati • baghdad • iraq • damascus • syria
April 12, 1945: And The Nation Moved On
When Americans arose on the morning of Thursday, April 12, 1945, their leader had been president for a dozen years; By night fall they were led by a man they hardly knew.
roosevelt • truman • warm springs • cardiologist • dr. bruenn
When Americans arose on the morning of Thursday, April 12, 1945, their leader had been president for a dozen years; By night fall they were led by a man they hardly knew.
roosevelt • truman • warm springs • cardiologist • dr. bruenn
Eastern Europe’s Post WWII Fate
Both assuming eventual victory, early in the war the Nazi German and Communist Russian governments analyzed and began to implement plans for Eastern Europe
world war ii • eastern europe • nazi • oil • europe
Both assuming eventual victory, early in the war the Nazi German and Communist Russian governments analyzed and began to implement plans for Eastern Europe
world war ii • eastern europe • nazi • oil • europe
Poems of LIFE and DEATH - A Review
Billy Marshall Stoneking reviews <I>poems of life and death</I>, by jas h. duke - a collection of the late-poet's literary, performance and visual works, edited by Pi O.
jas • duke • pi • billy • marshall
Billy Marshall Stoneking reviews <I>poems of life and death</I>, by jas h. duke - a collection of the late-poet's literary, performance and visual works, edited by Pi O.
jas • duke • pi • billy • marshall
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
Review of The Unknown Gulag
This book about Soviet 'dekulakization' practices and the fate of the peasant forced labor settlements is an important look into Russian history.
kulaks • dekulakization • the unknown gulag • lynne viola • stalin
This book about Soviet 'dekulakization' practices and the fate of the peasant forced labor settlements is an important look into Russian history.
kulaks • dekulakization • the unknown gulag • lynne viola • stalin
The Real Gulag
Easy comparisons to the Soviet Union's prison camps fail to convey the human suffering that took place in the Gulag system
gulag • ussr prison camps • soviet union prison camps • russian concentration camps • stalin's regime
Easy comparisons to the Soviet Union's prison camps fail to convey the human suffering that took place in the Gulag system
gulag • ussr prison camps • soviet union prison camps • russian concentration camps • stalin's regime
Trap at Stalingrad
When the battle of Stalingrad began at the end of August 1942, the Red Army was nearing defeat. Brilliant Soviet street fighting tactics, daring operational thinking and serious German errors combined to reverse Soviet fortune. By the end of November the Soviets had trapped the powerful German 6th Army inside Stalingrad - it was more than they expected.
german • army • stalin • hitler • stalingrad
When the battle of Stalingrad began at the end of August 1942, the Red Army was nearing defeat. Brilliant Soviet street fighting tactics, daring operational thinking and serious German errors combined to reverse Soviet fortune. By the end of November the Soviets had trapped the powerful German 6th Army inside Stalingrad - it was more than they expected.
german • army • stalin • hitler • stalingrad
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
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
Poland Under Communism--A Quick Overview
A brief look at the political, social and economic changes brought to Poland by the Soviets.
poland • communism
A brief look at the political, social and economic changes brought to Poland by the Soviets.
poland • communism
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
The Baltic States and Russia: Still Adversaries
The sixtieth anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day seems to re-open many old war wounds across the Continent.
sixtieth anniversary of ve day • russian victory day celebrations • baltic state eu integration
The sixtieth anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day seems to re-open many old war wounds across the Continent.
sixtieth anniversary of ve day • russian victory day celebrations • baltic state eu integration
Torture in East European History
Rulers, military, and peasants throughout Eastern European history have been known to have used torture against their enemies, prisoners, or fellow citizens.
torture in eastern europe • torture in eastern european history • peasant torture in eastern europe • soldiers torturing officers • russian revolution torture
Rulers, military, and peasants throughout Eastern European history have been known to have used torture against their enemies, prisoners, or fellow citizens.
torture in eastern europe • torture in eastern european history • peasant torture in eastern europe • soldiers torturing officers • russian revolution torture
The Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War, Part II
Part II of a two-part series on the British Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War. (1936-39)
british labour party • foreign policy • reactions to fascism • clement attlee • ernest bevin
Part II of a two-part series on the British Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War. (1936-39)
british labour party • foreign policy • reactions to fascism • clement attlee • ernest bevin
Vladimir Putin's Strategic Plan for Russia
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.
vladimir putin • yeltsin chaos • president • gasprom • disaster waiting to happen
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.
vladimir putin • yeltsin chaos • president • gasprom • disaster waiting to happen
“To an old man any place that’s warm is homeland.” By Maxim Gork
The father of Soviet Literature and the founder of social realism. Discover the life, works, and impact of author Maxim Gorky.
maxim gorky • authors • literature
The father of Soviet Literature and the founder of social realism. Discover the life, works, and impact of author Maxim Gorky.
maxim gorky • authors • literature
Aram Ilyich Khachaturian Biography
Life and major works of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian, famous for Gayaneh, Sabre Dance and Spartacus.
aram khachaturian • khachaturian biography • armenian composer • khatchaturian works • khatchaturian ballet spartacus
Life and major works of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian, famous for Gayaneh, Sabre Dance and Spartacus.
aram khachaturian • khachaturian biography • armenian composer • khatchaturian works • khatchaturian ballet spartacus
The Samuel Johnson Prize 2008
Five excellent books on a wide variety of subjects have made the shortlist for the 2008 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction.
samuel johnson prize 2008 • samuel johnson prize for non-fiction • uk non-fiction literary award • blood river by tim butcher • crow country by mark cocker
Five excellent books on a wide variety of subjects have made the shortlist for the 2008 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction.
samuel johnson prize 2008 • samuel johnson prize for non-fiction • uk non-fiction literary award • blood river by tim butcher • crow country by mark cocker
What is a Kulak?
The word 'kulak' was an almost meaningless term for peasants who were chosen arbitrarily for deportation to Russia's labor settlements.
kulaks • labor camps • soviets • dekulakization • peasants
The word 'kulak' was an almost meaningless term for peasants who were chosen arbitrarily for deportation to Russia's labor settlements.
kulaks • labor camps • soviets • dekulakization • peasants
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
Babbling Idiots Ban Together For World Peace
Why doesn't world peace work? Find out now!
tower of babel • babel • nimrod • genesis • tongues
Why doesn't world peace work? Find out now!
tower of babel • babel • nimrod • genesis • tongues
Cycles of US Foreign Policy
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
The Post-Korea Consensus
For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.
korean war • douglas macarthur • richard nixon • new look policy • dwight eisenhower
For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.
korean war • douglas macarthur • richard nixon • new look policy • dwight eisenhower
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
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
Barbarossa - Part 7 and North Africa - Part 1
Stalingrad and El Alamein, the two pivotal points of the war, demonstrating that Hitler's army was fallible and that the end was beginning.
Stalingrad and El Alamein, the two pivotal points of the war, demonstrating that Hitler's army was fallible and that the end was beginning.
Barbarossa - Part 8
The agony of Stalingrad creeps on for months as Hitler is incapable of understanding the difference between a cowardly retreat and a strategic withdrawal
The agony of Stalingrad creeps on for months as Hitler is incapable of understanding the difference between a cowardly retreat and a strategic withdrawal
Daedalus and Icarus: Fall of Man
Daedalus seeks escape through flight only to watch his son fall in the sea. Man ascends the heavens to discover his mortality.
myth • creation stories • image of god • man's divinity • comparative literature
Daedalus seeks escape through flight only to watch his son fall in the sea. Man ascends the heavens to discover his mortality.
myth • creation stories • image of god • man's divinity • comparative literature
The Axis of Evil
In his State of the Union address, US President George W. Bush tried to distill to the American people in the clearest terms exactly who is the enemy in the "war against terror". Specifically he referenced three states: North Korea, Iran, and Iraq. But why stop there? Surely the list is much more extensive than that.
axis of evil • war on terror • war against terrorism • international terrorism • terrorists
In his State of the Union address, US President George W. Bush tried to distill to the American people in the clearest terms exactly who is the enemy in the "war against terror". Specifically he referenced three states: North Korea, Iran, and Iraq. But why stop there? Surely the list is much more extensive than that.
axis of evil • war on terror • war against terrorism • international terrorism • terrorists
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
Yet Another Week
We consider a couple of interesting developments. First, the Reuters News Services puts a negative spin on a story and refuses to honor the request of the original author to remove her byline. Second, the a study led by professor from UC Berkeley finds that conservative typically have certain character traits.
We consider a couple of interesting developments. First, the Reuters News Services puts a negative spin on a story and refuses to honor the request of the original author to remove her byline. Second, the a study led by professor from UC Berkeley finds that conservative typically have certain character traits.
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 Indigenous Kazakhs
The nomadic Kazakhs of Russia have been colonised by Slavs, Cossacks, Stalinists, and Soviets. Result - famine, fallout, and an average age of 31.
indigenous kazakh • kazakh nomads • aboriginal average age • uzbek indigenous • kazakh territory
The nomadic Kazakhs of Russia have been colonised by Slavs, Cossacks, Stalinists, and Soviets. Result - famine, fallout, and an average age of 31.
indigenous kazakh • kazakh nomads • aboriginal average age • uzbek indigenous • kazakh territory
World War IV
Norman Podhoretz makes the case for the Bush Doctrine.
norman podhoretz • bush doctrine • commentary.
Norman Podhoretz makes the case for the Bush Doctrine.
norman podhoretz • bush doctrine • commentary.
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