Soviet Union
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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Amidst capitalist crisis and war, Russian Communists struggle against Putin and the oligarchs
May 2, 2025Putin selectively co-opts the Soviet legacy, but the Communist Party says there’s no hiding the true nature of the Russian state.
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Svetlana Savitskaya, la segunda mujer en ver la Tierra desde el cosmos
April 4, 2025Después de sus viajes especiales, Svetlana Savitskaya obtuvo muchos galardones y reconocimientos.
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Class struggle unionism and anti-fascism merge in the World Federation of Trade Unions
April 4, 2025Though shaped by Cold War divisions, the WFTU is not bound by its history.
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