Soviet Union
‘Animal Farm’ 2026: An oversimplified, yet entertaining, adaptation of the Orwell classic
April 24, 2026The new film downplays the novel’s original anti-Stalinist focus, providing the chance for a fresh interpretation.
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Rosenberg Fund for Children celebrates 35 years supporting activist families
April 20, 2026Founded by the son of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg in 1990, the organization supports the children of activists targeted for political repression.
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Path towards world peace: Gorbachev comforts a grieving mother
December 17, 2025People’s World correspondent reflects on the ever-present danger of imperialism, and a historic moment in the Soviet Union in 1988.
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Shostakovich’s 13th Symphony ‘Babi Yar’: A profound reflection on Soviet society, history, and humanism
August 8, 2025The themes range from the suffering inflicted by Nazi Germany and the resilience found in humour, to the trauma of Stalinism and the quiet strength of enduring women.
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Ukraine before the war: Visiting Soviet Kiev in 1974
May 16, 2025With ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, retired People’s World Editor Tim Wheeler shares his memories of visiting the Ukrainian capital in 1974.
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