A brief article on science in the Soviet Union. Describes the role of the state in guiding science. Succinct but informative.

A great article depicting the declining standard of living in the Soviet Union. Research showed rising infant mortality, falling life expectancy, among other grim statistics painting a bad picture of state of health in the Soviet Union....

Three conclusions brought on by newly unclassified documents from the Soviet archives. Offers new interpretations on the beginning of the Korean War, including Stalin's opposition to war.

This site describes the industrialization plans implemented by Stalin. Examines the success and failures of each and how they were achieved. Information is laid out so that it is easy to access and understand.

An excellent article about Gorbachev's appointment, goals, accomplishments, and personality.

This is a telegram from the Embassy in the Soviet Union to the Department of State. It provides a typical example demonstrating the cold war relations and tensions.

This site offers a brief history of the discovery and application of atomic and nuclear energy - both military and peaceful. It follows the spread of nuclear development among the major world players of the 20th century. Great site for...

A general overview of the Cold War with a unique, pro-Marxist perspective. The article claims that the Cold War was begun by the United States and resulted in their disillusionment with the anti-communist stance.

This site provides an abbreviated history of the Lend-Lease Act and its importance in WWII.

This resource presents a 1983 statement by the Unitarian Universalist Association regarding the arms race. The statement is more specifically addressed to the U.S. Congress.

A description of the 1941 German attack upon the Soviet Union, violating the Nazi-Soviet pack and opening another front of the war.

"Northeast China - the provinces of Heilungkiang, Kirin, and Liaoning - is the most important region of the country and a nationally significant and still-developing center of agricultural production. Most of the Northeast remained...

Uncover the history behind the Soviet Union's T-24 tank used during World War II for training. This tank helped strengthen the tank building industry in the Soviet Union.

Click on a survivor's name to read eye-witness testimony of Operation Barbarossa. Operation Barbarossa was the Nazi's military invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.

The complete text of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk including what parties were present.

Biography of Podgorny, chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet from 1965-1977. He shared power with Brezhnev and Kosygin.