In the 1980s, Czechs secretly processed uranium for their arch-enemy. Then it was exposed.
In the 1980s, Czechoslovakia engaged in covert uranium processing for the Soviet Union, which was later revealed.
13 Days of Maximum Tension in Cuba: When the United States and the USSR Faced Off During the Missile Crisis
The article discusses the critical events of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, highlighting the imminent threat of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union.
60 Years Since the Death / Vendelín Javorka, Prominent Prisoner of the Soviet Gulag According to Testimonies from Preserved Letters
The article commemorates the life and contributions of Vendelín Javorka, a Jesuit priest, diplomat, and prominent gulag prisoner, marking the 60th anniversary of his death.
Destination Space with Michal Novota / Soyuz 11 or Why Three Soviet Cosmonauts Died in Space
The article discusses recent events in space research, including NASA's Artemis program updates and the history of Soviet space missions.
They told the parents that their daughter with disabilities had died. Twenty years later they discovered she is alive
A family's tragic realization that their daughter, who they were told had died, is actually alive highlights the cruelty of the social system in post-Soviet Ukraine.
Habermas Awaits Europe
German philosopher Jürgen Habermas reflects on the intrinsic relationship between nation-states and nationalism following the transformations in Europe after the fall of the Soviet bloc.
Svetlana Alexievich, Ortega y Gasset Journalism Award 2026: the voices of the memory of the end of the USSR
Svetlana Alexievich reflects on her Belarusian roots and the challenges of reconciling with the future while overcoming hatred.
TODAY IN HISTORY ⟩ Famous ENSV art ensembles were established in Jaroslavl
In 1942, during World War II, the Estonian SSR State Art Ensembles were formed in Jaroslavl to serve the Soviet military and support units.
A gun from Soviet soldiers, 2.31 promiles and death: a resident of Šiauliai shot his former wife in front of relatives
A man in Šiauliai, Lithuania, shot his ex-wife before relatives after a night of apparent tranquility turned tragic with a gunshot.
ON THIS DAY ⟩ The immortal voice of Georg Ots was born
The article commemorates the birthday of Georg Ots, a notable Estonian singer and actor who began his career in the Soviet Union and became renowned in the opera scene.
Revealed: What Country Russians Want - Nostalgia for the Soviet Era, Love for China, and Who is to Blame for Everything
A recent study by the Central Bank of Russia reveals significant nostalgia among Russians for the Soviet era and admiration for China's economic model.
Soviet bunker transformed into a home. Luxurious property by the Baltic Sea
A former Soviet military bunker has been transformed into a luxurious residence in Latvia, showcasing elements of its historical military past.
Luxury villa on the Baltic coast. Once it was a military bunker
A former Soviet military bunker on the Baltic coast has been transformed into a luxury residence in Latvia.
Old bunker transformed into a holiday home. Luxury property by the Baltic Sea
An old military bunker in Latvia has been transformed into a luxury holiday home, showcasing a significant shift from its original purpose of protecting against NATO forces.
"The Best. Cowboys Who Flew into Space": The Peeing Astronaut
This article discusses the context of the U.S. return to the Moon and reflects on the historical space race, particularly contrasting American and Soviet efforts during the early space age.
Miners Waded Through Sulfuric Acid in the Shafts: How Czechoslovakia Mined Uranium for the Soviet Union
The article discusses the uranium mining operations in Czechoslovakia, particularly around Stráž pod Ralskem, which took place to fulfill Soviet Union's uranium supply agreement during and after World War II.
A part of Putin's speech about helping Czechoslovakia in 1938 is spreading. He shifts blame to Poland
The article discusses a segment of a speech by Putin that inaccurately claims Czechoslovakia received help from the Soviet Union in 1938, while placing blame on Poland for the events leading up to World War II.
The Slaughter at Spriņģu Homes in Bārbele. How a Retired Red Army Soldier with Bottle Brothers Killed Neighbors
The article recounts the story of Vasilijs Zaicevs, a demobilized Soviet soldier, who terrorized the local community in Bārbele, Latvia, leading to a gruesome massacre.
Joseph Brodsky: 30 years without that exiled voice
The article reflects on Joseph Brodsky's legacy and the themes of freedom and tyranny present in his poetry, 30 years after his passing.
Saeima condemns the repressive psychiatric methods used during Soviet regime
The Latvian Saeima has adopted a declaration condemning the repressive psychiatric methods used during the Soviet occupation, acknowledging the rights of individuals subjected to political persecution to rehabilitation and justice.
Conceptually supports the rights of the Saeima to cancel unjustly imposed psychiatric diagnoses from the Soviet era
Latvia's Saeima may gain the authority to reinstate the status of individuals wrongfully diagnosed with psychiatric conditions during the Soviet era.
History: The Fate of Books in Estonia during Stalin's Era: Fire, Axe, and Paper Mill
The article discusses how Soviet occupiers in Estonia not only sought to destroy the population but also aimed to erase cultural memory by burning or destroying books from the independence period.
Ukrainian War Pilots: A Major Problem is Emerging
The Ukrainian aviators are facing significant challenges due to reliance on outdated Soviet systems, threatening the safety and operational readiness of pilots.
"Larger than some armies." Kyiv warns of 27,000 foreign fighters on Russia's side
Kyiv has raised concerns about the increasing number of foreign fighters supporting Russia, now estimated at 27,000, with significant recruitment from post-Soviet states and Africa.
The fulfillment of Russian citizens' dreams would be a return to the Soviet planned economy
Russian citizens view the planned economy of the Soviet Union as an ideal model for the country, believing it could effectively control inflation and produce all necessary goods domestically.
M. Sinkevičius calls to demolish Moscow's house in the center of Vilnius
M. Sinkevičius advocates for the demolition of the Soviet-era Moscow house in Vilnius, criticizing bureaucratic delays.
The court: Klaipėda council must make a decision regarding the name of S. Nėris Street
A Lithuanian court has ruled that the Klaipėda city council is obligated to implement a decision to remove the name of S. Nėris Street, linked to Soviet ideology, as mandated by a governmental panel.
The object orbiting around Earth may actually be an ancient spacecraft
A newly identified quasi-satellite may be remnants of a Soviet space mission according to researcher A. Loeb.
Actor Nikolai Garo from 'The Adventures of Shurik' has died
Nikolai Garo, an actor renowned for his roles in classic films, has passed away, as announced by the Eldar Riazanov Museum.
AK ⟩ 'Welcome, dear neighbor!' The visit to occupied Estonia became a real crowd puller
Urho Kekkonen's unofficial visit to Soviet Estonia in 1964 is remembered as a significant diplomatic moment and led to closer cultural ties between Estonia and Finland.
This Day in History. The Relations Between Stalin and His South Slavic Colleague Tito Begin to Wobble
The relations between Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin and Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito deteriorated rapidly in the years following World War II, leading to Yugoslavia's expulsion from the socialist bloc.
When Human Steps First Set Foot in Space, This Person Did a Spacewalk
March 18, 1965, marks the historic day when Alexei Leonov executed the first spacewalk, taking humanity's first steps into outer space.
The macabre Soviet legend that inspired the first international success of the director of 'The Secret Agent'
Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho transitions a chilling Soviet urban legend into a Brazilian context through his acclaimed short film 'Vinil Verde', which has received numerous awards since its release.
Most Russians Regret the Collapse of the Soviet Union
A majority of Russians express regret over the collapse of the Soviet Union, according to a recent survey by VTsIOM.
Narva Renames Bus Stops After Streets with Soviet-Era Names
Narva is renaming several bus stops in line with the city's effort to remove Soviet-era street names.
Dainius Kreivys: When Energy Becomes the Target of the Enemy
The article discusses the vulnerabilities of Lithuania's energy system stemming from the Soviet legacy and advocates for a decentralized energy infrastructure as a more resilient solution.
Next week, archaeologists promise to resume work exhuming the remains of Soviet soldiers from the center of Šiauliai
Archaeologists are set to resume excavation work in Šiauliai next week to exhume the remains of Soviet soldiers buried during World War II.
This Day in History: The Latvian Legion Participates in the Battles by the Velikaya River
The article commemorates the battles involving the Latvian Legion near the Velikaya River in March 1944, highlighting their struggles against overwhelming Soviet forces.
The Death of Stalin Was a Farce, Beria Ended Up with a Bullet in His Head After One Hundred Days
A discussion about the events surrounding the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953 and the subsequent power struggle implicating Lavrentij Beria.
A teacher from Kolkakool revealed Putin's brainwashing, and something surprising followed
An Estonian teacher exposes the manipulative tactics in modern Russian propaganda, linking it to Soviet-era practices.
Word of the Priest / Without False Alibis
The article discusses the film 'My Father is Baryshnikov' featuring a young boy in the Soviet Union who believes his father is a famous ballet dancer.
ORP Eagle Remains in Soviet Reality. Why is the Old Swedish Unit Better Than It?
The article discusses Poland's potential acquisition of the Swedish submarine HMS Södermanland and the delays in finalizing the deal amidst ongoing defense collaborations between Poland and Sweden.
The small country between Europe and Asia that is the cradle of wine and prides itself on its hospitality and gastronomy
This article explores the rich wine culture and culinary heritage of Georgia, a small country with a Christian Orthodox background and a significant Soviet past.
The macabre Soviet legend that inspired the first international success of the director of 'The Secret Agent'
Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho drew inspiration from a chilling Soviet urban legend for his short film 'Vinil Verde', which marked his first major recognition at the Cannes Film Festival.
Censorship in Soviet Latvia and Its Impact Today. A Conversation with Literary Scholar Raimonds Briedis
The article discusses the implications of censorship and freedom of speech in 20th century Latvia under a repressive regime, featuring insights from literary scholar Raimonds Briedis.
Soviet-era censorship weighed on translators like five tons of bricks: books were translated by the castrated
A study reveals the extensive censorship of foreign literature translations in the Soviet era, highlighting the ideological constraints that affected even well-known classics.
Non-Fiction Writer Mihail Zygar: Putin is Waging War in Ukraine to Subjugate the Russian People
Mihail Zygar, a non-fiction writer, argues that the war in Ukraine is a strategy by Putin to subjugate the Russian people, rooted in their historical cynicism stemming from the Soviet collapse.
What Killed Stalin – Poison or Illness?
The article discusses the mysterious circumstances surrounding Joseph Stalin's death in 1953, questioning whether he died from natural causes or was poisoned.
Russia identified Khrushchev's great-granddaughter as a 'foreign agent'
Nina Khrushchev, the great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, has been labeled a 'foreign agent' by Russia due to her perceived involvement in anti-Russian activities.
Gallery: A comprehensive book on forest brotherhood has been presented
A new comprehensive book about Estonia's forest brotherhood provides an overview of the resistance movement against Soviet occupation.