24 Jan
USSR fun facts
9 Jan
10 Crucial Facts About Communism
Communism is a word that’s thrown around a lot – and there’s likely more to this governmental model than you might expect. Many people are aware of communism through the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. However, it’s a model that’s used in various territories to controversial effect. To help clue you …
3 Jan
9 Lethal Facts About Leon Trotsky
If you know anything about the history of communism and the Russian Revolution, then you’ve probably heard of Leon Trotsky. Best known for being Vladimir Lenin’s right-hand man during the rise of the Bolsheviks and the overthrow of Tsarism in Russia, Trotsky would eventually come up against the might of Josef Stalin – but there’s …
28 Nov
10 Roaring Facts about the Russian Revolution
Russia is a nation with a tumultuous history, one that’s still ongoing – and one of the landmark moments in the country’s past is the Russian Revolution, which took place during World War I. During a period of intensive revolution against the Tsarist regime, Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin took over the state and eventually …
14 Mar
12 Out Of This World Facts about Sputnik 1
In 1957, the world was changed forever with the launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite to be sent into space. This achievement by the Soviet Union marked the beginning of the Space Age and sparked fierce competition between the US and the USSR in the realm of space exploration. Here are 12 fascinating facts …
11 Jan
12 Chilly Facts about The Cold War
The effects of the Cold War between east and west still ripple on to this day. This decades-long feud was more than just warfare – it was a chilly stalemate that changed international relations for good. Here are some interesting facts about the Cold War to help clue you in. 1. What was the Cold …
29 Mar
13 Top Secret Facts About The KGB
The fact is, there aren’t too many facts about Russia’s one-time top security service – as it was as closely-guarded an organization as you can get. It also remains one of the most controversial aspects of Russia’s recent history. The Cold War was a tense time for civilians both across the US, the UK and …
19 Mar
12 Top Facts About Leo Tolstoy
Tolstoy is thought to be the most famous Russian author known outside of his homeland. His books have been read globally as well as being made into plays and films over decades! Critics, theorists, historians and romantics have read his work over many, many years – and his take on realistic fiction is regarded as …
20 Jan
15 Interesting Facts about WW2
Known as the Second Great War, World War II – or WW2 for short – is regarded as one of the most devastating conflicts of the past few centuries. It’s infamous for having started on the back of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party’s rise to power in Germany, their persecution and murder of Jewish …
8 Oct
26 Rare Facts About The USSR
For decades, the USSR was a behemoth force to be reckoned with in terms of global politics and warfare. Starting with the Bolshevik revolution, the rise of the Soviet Union took place across Russia and Europe’s Eastern bloc over what almost amounted to a century. During this time, some of the most shocking political events …
2 Aug
43 Unique Facts About Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a double landlocked country in Asia – it requires the crossing of at least two national borders to reach a coastline! Its capital, Tashkent, has a multi-ethnic population, with the majority ethnic Uzbeks. In this fact file, we’ve prepared 43 fun facts about Uzbekistan, a country at the crossroads of the world’s cultures, that’ll give you an …
22 Feb