MOSCOW — Tuesday marks the centennial of the Russian Revolution, one of the most significant political events of the 20th century. Yet President Vladimir Putin's government is barely acknowledging it ...
Just over 100 years ago, Russian Emperor Nicholas II abdicated his throne and his vast empire ceased to exist, setting off decades of world-shaking change. Yet this year, not a single Russian ...
On April 16, 1917, a short train carrying thirty-two passengers steamed into one of St. Petersburg’s less distinguished stations, completing an eight-day journey from Zurich. These passengers were ...
Step into a respectable American bookstore today, and you’re likely to find a reflection of America’s version of the twentieth century. German and Russian history currently dominate history sections, ...
Mark Edele receives funding from the Australian Research Council. One hundred years ago, the Romanov dynasty fell in the February Revolution of 1917. This centenary haunts Russia’s current government.
Sure, here's a revised version of the description without the links: --- Note: 4:34 - I meant to say between 100 and 200 people, although the Revolution of 1905 as a whole claimed the lives of over 15 ...
LAST SPRING AT THE LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE airshow in Virginia, the weather staged an unexpected grand finale, starring retired Brigadier General Steve Ritchie. Flying a McDonnell F-4D Phantom, the ...