From Dailyhistory.org: How and when did Joseph Stalin come to power? Stalin is remembered as one of the bloodiest tyrants in the history of the world. He was the absolute ruler of the Soviet Union and later of the Communist… Read More ›
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International Politics and the 1952 Olympic Games
Politics and sports go hand in hand. This was especially true during the 1952 Olympics when the Soviet Union competed for the first time.
Five myths about espionage
From The Washington Post by Mark Kramer: The poisoning of former Russian military intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter in southern England, most likely by Russian intelligence agents, highlights the role of espionage in Russia’s relations with the West. Skripal had… Read More ›
Why did Germany lose the Battle of Stalingrad?
The Battle of Stalingrad, between Germany and the Soviet Union, is considered not only the most important in World War II, but one of the most important in military history. The battle proved to be decisive for the Soviet Union… Read More ›
Why did the United States and Soviet Union Reach Detente During the Cold War?
Detente was a period lasting approximately from 1972 to 1981 in which there was a thaw in relations between the United States and the Soviet Union. It was punctuated by major and surprising events, including the end of American involvement… Read More ›