1989: Remembering the world going crazy
This poster hangs in my living room. It says: 26 March 1989 – election of the People’s Deputies USSR Our
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Vladimir Putin and Russia’s demise
At the moment I feel sorry for Russia and its citizens. I cannot imagine what it must be like for
Read morePlanes, spies and history
Last year I visited the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. It is part of the Smithsonian but I
Read moreSoviet anti-alcohol campaign nearly derailed economy
In 1985 there was a campaign in Russia to reduce the consumption of alcohol. Posters were designed and distributed. Prohibitions
Read moreSoviet memorials of Berlin and their stories
The Battle of Berlin marked the end of World War II. It took place April to May 1945 and claimed
Read morePutin the shirtless outlaw: Part 1
Above: Part of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet ported in Crimea. (Wikipedia) Ever been swimming in winter? Now there’s an idea!
Read moreMarxism Myth 2: World’s tyrannies were Marxist
This is the second in a series of articles in which Carl Woodward will address commonly held objections to Marxism.
Read moreVasily Aksyonov predicted Crimea crises 35 years ago
The second installment in my series “Myths About Marxism” will be out soon, but a specific myth just published nationally
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