Serhii Pyvovarov

History Desk Journalist

Serhii Pyvovarov

In 2006, I graduated from the Ukrainian Faculty of Philology in Luhansk University named after Taras Shevchenko. I was fond of history, archeology and folklore. Then I worked in the local history museum and wrote scientific articles. After Russia started war in Donbas in 2014, I moved to Kyiv and got into journalism. I made news and stories for Hromadske and Ukrainian Public Broadcaster. Now in Babel I write about science, space, politics and culture — simply, clearly and meaningfully. I like to remind about the events of Ukrainian and world history — with unique archival photos and interesting facts.

Author publications

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:: 8 days ago

Results by 9 of April

76 years ago, the Marshall Plan helped Western Europe recover from the war and resist the Communists. This is how much the United States paid and received for this

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76 years ago, the Marshall Plan helped Western Europe recover from the war and resist the Communists. This is how much the United States paid and received for this

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: 16 days ago

Results by 20 of March

Putin allegedly won the so-called elections in Russia to once again prove his legitimacy to the world. The most famous dictators did the same and even gained more than 100% of the votes. And how did they finish?

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Putin allegedly won the so-called elections in Russia to once again prove his legitimacy to the world. The most famous dictators did the same and even gained more than 100% of the votes. And how did they finish?

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: month ago

Results by 13 of March

The Pope called Ukraine for peace negotiations with Russia. He obviously doesnʼt know that Russia constantly violates peace agreements and kills the negotiators. Let us remind the history

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The Pope called Ukraine for peace negotiations with Russia. He obviously doesnʼt know that Russia constantly violates peace agreements and kills the negotiators. Let us remind the history

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: month ago

Results by 8 of March

71 years after Stalinʼs death, Russian communists suspected that he was killed by “Western special services.” In fact, they should look for the culprits right under their noses. The last days of the Soviet dictator

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71 years after Stalinʼs death, Russian communists suspected that he was killed by “Western special services.” In fact, they should look for the culprits right under their noses. The last days of the Soviet dictator

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: month ago

Results by 7 of March

78 years ago, Winston Churchill delivered a historic speech in Fulton — he told the world how to deal with the Soviet threat. We remember his words, which the current West, unfortunately, has forgotten

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78 years ago, Winston Churchill delivered a historic speech in Fulton — he told the world how to deal with the Soviet threat. We remember his words, which the current West, unfortunately, has forgotten

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: month 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:: two months ago

Results by 21 of February

The Battle of Verdun began 108 years ago. It was the longest and bloodiest one in the WWI. It didnʼt change the course of the war, though. Hereʼs its story in pictures (yep, itʼs a hint to Avdiivka and Bakhmut)

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The Battle of Verdun began 108 years ago. It was the longest and bloodiest one in the WWI. It didnʼt change the course of the war, though. Hereʼs its story in pictures (yep, itʼs a hint to Avdiivka and Bakhmut)

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: two months ago

Results by 12 of February

The Peopleʼs Republic of China and Taiwan have been arguing over which of them is the real China for more than 70 years. Hereʼs the story of their confrontation

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The Peopleʼs Republic of China and Taiwan have been arguing over which of them is the real China for more than 70 years. Hereʼs the story of their confrontation

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: two months ago

Results by 26 of January

106 years ago, the Bolsheviks destroyed Kyiv with artillery, and then robbed and killed its inhabitants. We recall how terror became (and still remains) the basis of Russian policy

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106 years ago, the Bolsheviks destroyed Kyiv with artillery, and then robbed and killed its inhabitants. We recall how terror became (and still remains) the basis of Russian policy

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: two months ago

Results by 9 of January

North Korea helps Putin fight in Ukraine. And 70 years ago, another Kremlin dictator helped another Kim to stay in power — hereʼs the story of the Korean war

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North Korea helps Putin fight in Ukraine. And 70 years ago, another Kremlin dictator helped another Kim to stay in power — hereʼs the story of the Korean war

Author:: Serhii Pyvovarov
Date:: three months ago