An Unexpected Revival For A Beloved Russian Poet
Singer Iris Dement's new album is based on the work of the late Anna Akhmatova, whose spare, insightful lines addressed the ambiguities of love and the tumult of Soviet times.
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Ex-Soviet Officer Who Became Taliban Commander Found Guilty In U.S.
Irek Hamidullin, 55, a one-time Soviet tank commander in Afghanistan, stayed behind after Moscow's forces were withdrawn in 1988. He went on to mastermind a 2009 attack on an Afghan base.
From Blueprints To Betrayal: The Daring, And Downfall, Of A Cold War Spy
Initially, the CIA was suspicious of Soviet aviation expert Adolf Tolkachev. But he earned the agency's trust — and provided blueprints, documents and plans that were crucial to the U.S.
Glory Of Moscow's 80-Year-Old Subway Tainted By Stalin Connections
The system was considered a triumph by the Soviets, but was built by the same ruthless means that helped cause a famine, which killed millions in the 1930s.
Russia Celebrates WWII Victory Over Germany
Casualties for Soviet Russia far exceeded other allies arrayed against the Nazis. An estimated 24 million soldiers and civilians were killed.
Bulgakov's 'Master' Still Strikes A Chord In Today's Russia
Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov's classic, The Master and Margarita, ridiculed Soviet leaders and bureaucracy. It wasn't published until 27 years after his death, but it still resonates with Russians.