News by tag «USSR»

Results by 15 of August

The first nuclear bomb of the USSR was a copy of the American one. It was created by atomic spies - a commited communist, an idealistic young man, and a loving husband. Here are their stories

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The first nuclear bomb of the USSR was a copy of the American one. It was created by atomic spies - a commited communist, an idealistic young man, and a loving husband. Here are their stories

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: three months ago

Results by 12 of July

The Sejm of Poland recognized the deportation of the Crimean Tatars in 1944 as genocide

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The Sejm of Poland recognized the deportation of the Crimean Tatars in 1944 as genocide

Date:: 4 months ago

71 years ago, the bloody Soviet KGB leader Lavrentiy Beria lost his chance to lead the USSR. A story about how easy it is to de-power a man with unlimited powers (yes, thatʼs a hint)

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71 years ago, the bloody Soviet KGB leader Lavrentiy Beria lost his chance to lead the USSR. A story about how easy it is to de-power a man with unlimited powers (yes, thatʼs a hint)

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: 4 months ago

Results by 22 of May

67 years ago, Nikita Khrushchev decided to catch up and overtake the USA and “have them for breakfast”. In the end, the USSR (temporarily) won the space race, but ran out of food. Hereʼs how it was — in archival photos

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67 years ago, Nikita Khrushchev decided to catch up and overtake the USA and “have them for breakfast”. In the end, the USSR (temporarily) won the space race, but ran out of food. Hereʼs how it was — in archival photos

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: 5 months ago

Results by 26 of April

101 years ago, the Bolsheviks from Moscow launched a policy of “Ukrainization” to strengthen their power in Ukraine. And when it began to threaten the regime, its supporters were sent to camps and shot

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101 years ago, the Bolsheviks from Moscow launched a policy of “Ukrainization” to strengthen their power in Ukraine. And when it began to threaten the regime, its supporters were sent to camps and shot

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: half a year ago

Results by 17 of April

”Cuba in three days”. 63 years ago, the CIA planned to quickly overthrow Fidel Castroʼs regime. But everything turned into a resounding failure, which almost led to a nuclear war. Details of the Bay of Pigs operation

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”Cuba in three days”. 63 years ago, the CIA planned to quickly overthrow Fidel Castroʼs regime. But everything turned into a resounding failure, which almost led to a nuclear war. Details of the Bay of Pigs operation

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: 7 months ago

Results by 23 of February

On February 23, Russia celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day. It was invented during Lenin times, but first the Russians confused the dates, and then made up military victories. This is how it really was

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On February 23, Russia celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day. It was invented during Lenin times, but first the Russians confused the dates, and then made up military victories. This is how it really was

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: 8 months ago

Results by 29 of November 2023

Abortions were legalized (again) in the USSR 68 years ago. Their number grew to seven million a year, but sex education remained at the level of a biology textbook. How it was — in archival photos

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Abortions were legalized (again) in the USSR 68 years ago. Their number grew to seven million a year, but sex education remained at the level of a biology textbook. How it was — in archival photos

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: 11 months ago

Results by 9 of November 2023

33 years ago, Mikhail Gorbachev was almost shot on Red Square by a locksmith dissatisfied with his politics. We recall the attempt that the KGB missed (and, of course, we hint!)

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33 years ago, Mikhail Gorbachev was almost shot on Red Square by a locksmith dissatisfied with his politics. We recall the attempt that the KGB missed (and, of course, we hint!)

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: year ago

Results by 9 of October 2023

The Hamas attack called into question Israelʼs readiness for war. But it can surprise! In the Six-Day War of 1967 the Israelis won on the first day — a story in pictures

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The Hamas attack called into question Israelʼs readiness for war. But it can surprise! In the Six-Day War of 1967 the Israelis won on the first day — a story in pictures

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: year ago