Wednesday, November 27, 2024

“Russian slave, presented by Stalin”: the most unusual gift of the Soviet dictator to the British diplomat

"Russian slave, presented by Stalin": the most unusual gift of the Soviet dictator to the British diplomat
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Despite the extreme authoritarianism (and even the kind of tyranny) in the country, in foreign policy, Stalin adhered to other principles — all his decisions were rational and motivated. And although it says Svyatoslav Rybas biographical study of "Stalin", after Winning sacrifice neither the territories nor the resources, leader of the people was not ready, gifts to allies and those who sympathized, gave away generous.

Paul landers: as the guitarist of Rammstein lived in the USSR

Paul landers: as the guitarist of Rammstein lived in the USSR
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Rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the German band Rammstein has long been striking Russian journalists with his knowledge of the Russian language. Largely due to this circumstance, there were rumors that Paul landers was born in Belarus. However, in reality, the musician has mastered Russian, when I was in one of the Moscow schools.

What is the secret astronauts gave Sergei Krichevsky in 1995

What is the secret astronauts gave Sergei Krichevsky in 1995
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Despite the fact that Sergei Krichevsky he completed the training in the cosmonaut, in orbit, he never was. However, this circumstance does not detract from the contribution made by Krichevsky in domestic and world science. It is not surprising that it was he who in 1995 gave the concluding speech at the conference dedicated to the problems of space exploration. After the speech Krichevsky in a hall the death silence.

How to actually Brezhnev fought in Malaya Ground

How to actually Brezhnev fought in Malaya Ground
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For most of his contemporaries, Leonid Brezhnev, hung with dozens of awards the Secretary General of the CPSU Central Committee, at the end of his political career, has lost control not only over themselves but also over the state. Meanwhile, he was a veteran of the great Patriotic war. The fact that Brezhnev was in the army he served "only" the political leader is far from the truth in his military career.

Stalin wanted to save General Vlasov from German captivity

Stalin wanted to save General Vlasov from German captivity
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Captivity and the betrayal of General Vlasov, one of the most discussed issues relating to the great Patriotic war. And not always the act of one of the favorites of Stalin causes a negative evaluation.