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Evolution of Soviet & Russian army uniforms

We explored the fascinating evolution of Soviet and Russian army uniforms - from the early Red Army days to modern military ...
The Soviet soldier never saw him. Neither did the one after that, or the next, or the hundreds who followed. Simo Häyhä ...
As an occupying power, Russia is obligated by treaties it has signed to uphold children’s existing identity, traditions and ...
Mr. Brooke has traveled to about 100 countries reporting for the New York Times, Bloomberg, and Voice of America. He reported ...
It was part of the détente that culminated in the Helsinki Accords, the breakthrough agreement that finally, 30 years after the end of World War II, stabilized relations between the Western alliance ...
It might conjure up the image of Private Godfrey in ‘Dad’s Army’, but the Ministry of Defence’s announcement that the age at ...
Across continents and decades, these ‘praetorian guards’ have acted as both shield and sword, protecting rulers while enforcing fear. Their names change, their uniforms differ, but their mission remai ...
Across continents and decades, these ‘praetorian guards’ have acted as both shield and sword, protecting rulers while enforcing fear. Their names change, their uniforms differ, but their mission remai ...
Trapper hats were born in response to the harsh climates of Siberia and Eastern Europe, where they were designed for warmth ...
The Opinion columnist M. Gessen examines how the president governs through spectacle, and the message his displays of force ...
Reflecting on America's history of liberation and the question of its current global image, this article explores the complexities of US involvement in foreign conflicts.