This article provides insight into religious persecution in the former Soviet Union and Gorbachev's efforts to curb intolerance.

This essay gives background into the introduction of democracy into the Soviet Union in the late 1980's.

A good article on how the ethnic problems in the Soviet Union developed, and the individual republics' demand for independence.

This site explains the history of communism throughout the world. Looks at the principles of Marxism and communism, Karl Marx, and major communist political victories around the world.

Fordham University provides this site with information on Stalin's plan to industrialize and modernize the Soviet Union.

This site from the Modern History Sourcebook which is provided for by Fordham University contains the text of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact.

Two letters showing the Soviet position towards Israel, after Israel attacked Egypt and Israel's reply to the Soviet's threats.

This site is provided for by the Jewish Virtual Library. In a speech to the American people on October 31, 1956, Eisenhower denounces Israel's attack on Egypt.

This is a very informative site about this Russian zoo. It offers history and background, pictures, and an English version.

A background article on the coup undertaken by the Soviet conservatives in 1991. Contains nice details, that gives it a "You are there" feeling.

This site discusses three Vaclavs important to Czech history. It contains information on the lives of Vaclav Havel, Vaclav Klaus, and Prince Vaclav. (Published 30 August 1999)

Offers a country profile and travel guide to the world's largest country of Russia, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism,...

Choose a decade of the Cold War to explore on the time line or take a look at the online exhibits. This site has great information about the Cold War.

This set focuses on the Space Race during the mid-1950s and 1960s and examines the impact of the Space Race today. Includes a teacher's guide.

The sources in this primary set document Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's massive invasion of the Soviet Union. Includes teaching guide.

Learn about the culture of the Udi people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Turkmen people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Yukagir people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Ukrainians. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of Ukrainian peasants. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Svan people of the Georgian Republic. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Mingrelian people of Georgia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Gypsies. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Korean people that live in Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.