When the USA and the Soviet Union were allies
When the USA and the Soviet Union were
allies
Konstantin Kisin: what the communists did to his family and why does communism always end in terror?
Konstantin Kisin was born in the Soviet Union. He describes the horrific experiences of his family any then answers the question, why does communism always end in terror?
Konstantin Kisin: what the communists did to his family and why does communism always end in terror?
Konstantin Kisin was born in the Soviet Union. He describes the horrific experiences of his family any then answers the question, why does communism always end in terror?
Solidarity (Solidarność)
The trade union that overthrew communist rule in Poland.
Poster for Solidarity Sunday march for Soviet Jews
Poster for Solidarity Sunday march for Soviet Jews, New York City, 1987
How communism was enforced in Bulgaria
In a remote part of Bulgaria on the border with Romania is an island with a dark history.
Che Guevara
Things you should know about the Che Guevara before you wear a t-shirt with his face on it. By James Bartholomew. Article.
Things that were banned in communist countries
Having a monopoly board could get you into trouble in Cuba. Christmas was banned in the Soviet Union.
Innocent people about to be executed – The Great Terror in the Soviet Union
Photographs taken by the NKVD, the Soviet secret police during the Great Terror of 1937-38.
Mao with Lin Biao – desk ornament
Mao found Lin Biao useful when he began the Cultural Revolution. Lin Biao was key to getting the army behind Mao.