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.
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.
Totalitarianism in Russia did not end even after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The old regime just adapted to new conditions, says dissident
In an interview with dissident Alexander Podrabinek, he discusses his rejection of forced emigration to Israel, his time in a labor camp, and his views on the persistence of totalitarianism in Russia post-Soviet Union.
Happiness is Living in Our Land
The documentary 'Happiness is Living in Our Land' captures the rise and struggles of the punk band Velikije Luki against the backdrop of societal changes during the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Cuba is sinking deeper into crisis - government to implement 'alternative zero'
Cuba faces a severe economic crisis due to fuel shortages and power outages, reminiscent of the 1990s economic hardships after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
"Bush's Tiny Legs" and Other Gifts. Russians Criticized Americans for Their Aid
This article discusses the humanitarian mission Operation Provide Hope initiated by the USA shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, aimed at alleviating food and medical shortages in former Soviet states.
How Estonia sprang from the Soviet collapse to become a digital power and what Slovakia can learn from it
The article examines Estonia's remarkable transformation from a struggling post-Soviet nation into a successful digital economy, highlighting key reforms and innovations that could serve as a model for Slovakia.
'Thief, Spy, and Assassin': Telling the Decay and Perversion of a Utopia from Freedom
The article discusses the novelized memoirs of Russian writer Yuri Buida, chronicling his experiences growing up in the Soviet Union and the societal changes leading up to its collapse.
In March, Indrek Spungin's documentary film 'Happiness is Living in Our Land' will arrive in cinemas
Indrek Spungin's documentary, which won an award from the Estonian Cultural Endowment, will premiere on March 6, exploring the punk band Velikije Luki against the backdrop of the Soviet Union's collapse.
Russia has received a heavy blow. Is this the end of the myth of the superpower?
The article discusses the diminishing influence of Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the potential end of its status as a nuclear superpower, particularly with the expiration of the New START nuclear arms control agreement.
Treated poorly by the West? "There have been countless attempts to engage Russia"
Historian Bastian Matteo Scianna examines the German-Russian relations since the collapse of the Soviet Union, dissecting popular myths about the West's treatment of Moscow using previously unknown documents.
DAVID MARCUS: Trump restores America as the world's sole superpower
The article discusses how, since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States emerged as the sole superpower and argues that Donald Trump's policies played a significant role in restoring this status.