Stalin

“Stalin died yesterday” was the title of one of the most famous texts of the perestroika era, an article by journalist Mikhail Gefter, the headline of which was repeatedly quoted by anyone who wanted to understand the essence of social processes in the Soviet Union. …

Joseph Stalin, is one of the most controversial figures in the history of the Soviet Union. Stalin’s legacy is marked by his brutal tactics, his impact on the Soviet Union, and his role in shaping the course of world events during the twentieth century. …

The Mithraic Trajectory of an Unknown Transcendentalist Сталин в Османской Анатолии: его духовные, религиозные и исторические искания Митраистская траектория неизвестного трансценденталиста Содержание I. Ошибочное восприятие Сталина у большинства людей сегодня II. Ошибочное восприятие Второй мировой войны современными обывателями III. Настоящая Ялтинская конференция IV. Большая игра никогда не заканчивалась

One Example of Why Amateur Historians Should Leave It To the Professionals I’ve read quite a bit — too much, one might say of Howard Zinn’s work over the years. And I have to say his biggest trick came with his title. By naming all of his books some variation…

I can just imagine the tweetstorm between Putin and a peacenik.