The devastating effects of atomic bombs became shockingly apparent after the United States dropped these new age weapons on Imperial Japan. But, along with atomic weapons came peaceful, cooperative uses for nuclear technology. One leading country in the innovative technology was the Soviet Union. The Soviets used nuclear reactors to create electricity and efficiently power … Continue reading The Elephant(s foot) In The Room
Shoot For The Moon. Even If The Cosmonaut Misses He’ll Land Among The Stars
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Think of your hero today. Are they an actor, actress, musician, family member, or athlete? Well the proud Soviet citizen of the 1960s has a clear answer to that difficult and very personal question. The Russian Cosmonaut became the nations champion, paraded around the country as a hero who triumphed against the United States. Why … Continue reading Shoot For The Moon. Even If The Cosmonaut Misses He’ll Land Among The Stars
I Triple Doggie Dare You To Nuke Me
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Why was the Cold War cold? A question that has many answers and is asked by many young, aspiring history students. Well, one simple answer is, nukes. With the unveiling of atomic weapons by the United States in dropping two weapons unlike ever seen before came a race. This race wasn’t a very fun one … Continue reading I Triple Doggie Dare You To Nuke Me
Young Communists and Young Thug
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Why are the youth important to society and the safety of governments? Its simple, they are the ones that will grow up and either support or revolt. Governments and personalities look to influence young generations in order to push societal views or norms. One example of this in modern day is singers/song writers who cater … Continue reading Young Communists and Young Thug
Making Red Warriors out of Peasants
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(photo) “ I, son of the laboring people, citizen of the Soviet Republic, assume the title of warrior in the Worker-Peasant Army” (Solemn Oath on Induction into the Worker-Peasant Red Army). Lenin and his Comrades wholeheartedly believed that a general standing Army was detrimental and only a characteristic of conformist nations. Therefore, the Imperial Russian Army … Continue reading Making Red Warriors out of Peasants
The Melon Vendor
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There is a photograph found in the Library of Congress’ World Digital Library of a melon vendor in modern day Uzbekistan. Please look at the image shown below… (Image found here) Taken around the year 1911 by Russian photographer Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, the photograph elegantly shows the stark traditional nature of the city and people of which … Continue reading The Melon Vendor
