On this date in 1985, construction on the new American Embassy in Moscow was suspended after listening devices were discovered. Here are some things you may not have known about the diplomatic incident. Construction on …
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Charge of the Light Brigade: Into the Valley of Death
On this date in 1854, a hopelessly overmatched British cavalry unit, charged into battle against the Russians during the Crimean War. Here are a few things you may not have known about the Charge of …
Continue readingSt. Petersburg: Russia’s Gateway to the West
On this date in 1914, the city of St. Petersburg, Russia was renamed Petrograd. Here are some things you may not have known about St. Petersburg and its frequently changing name. The city was founded …
Continue readingSoviet Union: Rising from Revolution
On this date in 1922, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was formed following the Russian Revolution of 1917. Here are some things you may not have known about the formation of the Soviet Union. …
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