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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 day ago
History

Battle of Smolensk in 1943

The Battle of Smolensk (1943) was pivotal to the Soviet Union's resurgence in the German-Soviet War, undermining Hitler's invasion plans.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago
History

Battle of Biaystok-Minsk

The Battle of Białystok-Minsk marked an early success for Nazi Germany in Operation Barbarossa, resulting in massive Soviet casualties and prisoners.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 day ago
History

Battle of Smolensk in 1943

The Battle of Smolensk (1943) was pivotal to the Soviet Union's resurgence in the German-Soviet War, undermining Hitler's invasion plans.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago
History

Battle of Biaystok-Minsk

The Battle of Białystok-Minsk marked an early success for Nazi Germany in Operation Barbarossa, resulting in massive Soviet casualties and prisoners.
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#chess
fromeuronews
2 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Soviet chess champion Boris Spassky dies at 88

Boris Spassky, a legendary Soviet chess champion, has died at 88, remembered for his iconic match with Bobby Fischer that symbolized Cold War tensions.
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago
Board games

The 1924 Soviet Chess Match Where The Chess Pieces Were Real Soldiers and Horses

A remarkable chess match in 1924 featured human beings as pieces, highlighting a unique promotional event in the USSR.
The match was designed to promote chess culture in the Soviet Union.
fromeuronews
2 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Soviet chess champion Boris Spassky dies at 88

Boris Spassky, a legendary Soviet chess champion, has died at 88, remembered for his iconic match with Bobby Fischer that symbolized Cold War tensions.
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago
Board games

The 1924 Soviet Chess Match Where The Chess Pieces Were Real Soldiers and Horses

A remarkable chess match in 1924 featured human beings as pieces, highlighting a unique promotional event in the USSR.
The match was designed to promote chess culture in the Soviet Union.
more#chess
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Women in technology

Katy Perry's Camp Demanding Apology From Wendy's for Shading Her Pointless Rocket Launch

The evolution of space travel reflects a significant shift from collective achievements to exclusive trips by the wealthy.
#cia
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Declassified CIA file reveals aliens committed 'revenge massacre'

CIA declassifies a document revealing an alleged alien massacre where 23 soldiers were turned to stone after an encounter with extraterrestrials.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US news

Declassified Cold War-era CIA files detail Soviet clash with aliens who witnesses say turned soldiers to stone

A declassified CIA file details a supposed clash between Soviet soldiers and a UFO, resulting in soldiers turning to stone.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Declassified CIA file reveals aliens committed 'revenge massacre'

CIA declassifies a document revealing an alleged alien massacre where 23 soldiers were turned to stone after an encounter with extraterrestrials.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US news

Declassified Cold War-era CIA files detail Soviet clash with aliens who witnesses say turned soldiers to stone

A declassified CIA file details a supposed clash between Soviet soldiers and a UFO, resulting in soldiers turning to stone.
more#cia
from48 hills
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Screen Grabs: BAMPA raises curtain on poetic Ukrainian cinema, once subject to brutal censorship - 48 hills

Ukrainian cinema's history has been marred by censorship and political oppression, influencing its cultural output significantly.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A music producer found an old record. It opened up a world of Soviet-era disco

Vik Sohonie and Anvar Kalandarov are reviving rare Uzbek music from the 1980s to highlight its historical and cultural significance.
#russia
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Tugged Between East and West, Moldova Makes a Pivotal Choice

Moldova is voting to solidify its commitment to join the EU and distance itself from Russian influence.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
Europe news

As Russia seeks influence in Africa, former students play central role

Former students in Burkina Faso are fostering stronger ties with Russia, moving away from Western influence toward economic and diplomatic partnerships.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Tugged Between East and West, Moldova Makes a Pivotal Choice

Moldova is voting to solidify its commitment to join the EU and distance itself from Russian influence.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
Europe news

As Russia seeks influence in Africa, former students play central role

Former students in Burkina Faso are fostering stronger ties with Russia, moving away from Western influence toward economic and diplomatic partnerships.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

The Irony of Fate' Is a Holiday Film Even Kremlin Skeptics Watch

The Irony of Fate is a beloved New Year's tradition in post-Soviet countries, blending romantic comedy with critiques of Soviet uniformity.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Berlin

The Average American Can't Answer These Simple Cold War Questions

The Cold War was a 44-year struggle between superpowers characterized by political tension and indirect conflict rather than direct military confrontation.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Thomas Neff, Who Turned Soviet Warheads Into Electricity, Dies at 80

Dr. Thomas L. Neff converted 20,000 Soviet nuclear warheads into reactor fuel, providing energy to American homes and contributing to global peace.
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