For about 70 years of its long history, Russia was part of the Soviet Union. Explore before-and-after stories about the country and its people, writers, artists, culture, rulers and worldwide influence.
Paulus surrenders, which leads to Hitler's defeat and suicide.
Alexei, the fifth child and only son of Nicholas II ("Tsar of all the Russias"), is born with hemophilia.
James Donovan selected the Glienicke Bridge, connecting West Berlin with Potsdam (in East Germany) as the place to exchange Abel for Powers. It become...
Hitler will not allow his commander Paulus to surrender, preferring that he commit suicide.
During 1932-33 people in Ukraine die for lack of food. This man-made disaster is called Holodomor and has its roots in Soviet policies.
Once he gives up the throne, Nicholas and his family live in exile. Their lives are now very different from their royal upbringing.
Artwork created by inmates and Soviet propaganda posters show details about prison life.
Near the end of his life, wants forgiveness for his wrongdoings and is re-christened as a monk before he dies at age 54.
There is no solid proof that the duel between Konings and Zaitsev occurs, but it is fact that the Russian snipers help win the war.
James Donovan, a respected lawyer who had played a role in the Nuremberg War-Crimes Trial, is selected to represent Rudolf Abel, who is accused of bei...
Although Rudolf Abel's wife lives in Russia, James Donovan starts receiving letters from someone calling herself Abel's wife.
In East Berlin, James Donovan meets Wolfgang Vogel, an East-Berlin lawyer, as they begin negotiations to swap a Soviet spy (Rudolf Abel) for an Americ...
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