After consolidating his power, Stalin erases all mention of other Soviet political figures he doesn't like (1934)
25 December 1991: Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of the Soviet Union and turns over his presidential powers — including control of the nuclear launch codes — to Boris Yeltsin, the president of the Russian Federation. The USSR itself is officially dissolved the next day.
All Power To The Soviets!!!
The morning after the Chernobyl disaster, shown from a helicopter was the building which held Reactor No. 4, at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, city of Pripyat, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, on April 26th, 1986. [672 x 960]
Come closer, stalker. Abandoned Soviet power plant [OC]
'"Tiltu [voice of Soviet propaganda] was right. A Foreign Power is arming Finland", said the sergeant major observing the Russian Tanks.' Suomussalmi, Winter War, 1940. Picture and caption used in Finnish propaganda.
Capitulated the Soviet Union as the Central Powers and this is the result of the peace deal.
TIL After WW1, the Treaty of Versailles forbade Germany from producing or purchasing weapons. In 1922, Soviet Russia opened 4 secret bases on its territory where Germans recreated its military power. Without the technical results of that cooperation, Hitler would have been unable to start WW2
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On August 23, 1989, about 2 million people from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania formed a human chain that united all 3 countries to show the world their desire to escape the Soviet Union and the communism that brought only suffering and poverty. This power stretched 600 km.
On August 23, 1989, about 2 million people from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania formed a human chain that united all 3 countries to show the world their desire to escape the Soviet Union and the communism that brought only suffering and poverty. This power stretched 600 km.
Chernobyl disaster - Liquidator crew of a Soviet Mi 17 helicopter, near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and the city of Pripyat, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, (on October 10th, that helicopter crashed over Reactor No. 4, after hitting a crane). Photographed October 9th, 1986. [960 x 684]
A 1960s Map Showing Power Production In The Soviet Union
Let us celebrate our defeat of fascism with the adding of electrification to Soviet power
The Soviet Union was the first country to use Nuclear Power for peaceful/constructive purposes, meanwhile, the US is enslaved to oil/natural gas despite the west coast being on fire constantly.
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"For the Power of the Soviets!" Little drawing I did for fun.
Rumours of war in Ankara, as Allied powers are pressing neutral Turkey to join the United Nations against the Axis. Time Magazine map "Turkey at the Crossroads" shows potential route for British, Turkish & Soviet forces to strike at Berlin
"Barricade Days" is 31 years old. In those days, from January 13 to 27, 1991, the fighters for the independence of Latvia built barricades and repulsed the Soviet invaders, who were trying with all their might to keep Moscow's power over the country.
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An unknown artist's concept of a Soviet SS-NX-23 ballistic missile being launched from a Delta IV-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. From Soviet Military Power 1985
What type of power relations existed between the party and the soviets in the USSR?
What type of power relations existed between the party and the soviets in the USSR?
I know how soviet democracy worked, with the delegate system and how the soviets were basically the government / legislative body. But also how the CPSU practiced democratic centralism and made decisions regarding how the country was run; so I’m pretty confused right now. Did the Soviets work as a sort of advisory councils for the party? Or did they actually govern the USSR? If they did in fact govern, then why does it look like the party made pretty much all decisions? I’ve read before that the soviets pretty much became rubber stamp committees for decisions already made by the party, was that true? Please correct me if I’m wrong on anything.
On this day in 1943, World War II: U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt, British prime minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin met at the Tehran Conference to discuss war strategy against the Axis powers.
All power to the Soviets!
14 November 1940, Germany presented the Soviets with a draft written Axis pact agreement that defined the world spheres of influence of the four proposed Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan and the Soviet Union) and was the single most concentrated attack on a British city.
How did China compare in terms of power with the US, Britain and the Soviet Union in WW2?
I’ve seen Chiang Kai-Shek be included with the others as part of the “Big 4” but from what I understand, China was far from being as powerful as them.
The perception I have of Chiang Kai-Shek’s China is very limited industry (relying on the western powers for weapons/equipment) and an inability to control much of the country as they had to deal with Mao’s communists and various regional warlords.
Is this perception accurate and, if so, how could China have been considered part of the “Big 4”?
After a short hiatus from my 'British Central Powers' timeline, here is the list of Soviet Chairmen and a preview for the Cold War era (ask questions in comments)
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Americans and Soviet troops together in Ukraine before a bombing campaign. They write their regards to the Axis Powers, co-signed by the USSR and USA (1944)
Early Soviet history is marked by the presence of several prominent women in positions of political power, but it seems like this changed after Stalin’s ascension to General Secretary. Is this actually the case?
Alternatively, was October 1918 just the high watermark for women’s participation, that was eroded as much under Lenin’s leadership as under Stalin’s.
If Marx said the state was supposed wither away after socialism, how come Communist States like the Soviet Union and the CCP retain its power despite only being temporary? Or are they doing it wrong.
I have a bit more better understanding of Communism since the last time I posted here so I wanna see what you guys think again.
What happens if Trotsky comes in power in both Mexico and Soviet Union
What Happens if Mexico gets Trotsky in charge of Mexico, but if the Soviet Civil War, puts Trotsky in charge, what happens there?
Artist's concept of a Soviet space shuttle approaching a manned space complex. (From Soviet Military Power 1985). Unknown author
In the movie Waterworld wouldn't the Soviet Union be the dominant global power?
Most Soviet vehicles have amphibious capabilities and can fire while floating. Soviets also said they would release a great tide upon the world so most troops would be ready and most Soviet buildings will float given the resolutions in quality control allowing for the greater rise in living standards. After that they can start rebuilding on ice floes in conditions that are essentially tropical compared to previous life in the depths of Siberia.
What if after VE Day in Europe the western powers invaded the Soviet Union?
Several Generals including Patton never made their hatred of the Soviets and Stalin a secret. There was talk unofficial of course of possibly rearming the now de nazified German military and pushing the Soviets back. So what would have the opening salvos of WW3 (or maybe it’d still be WW2)be like?
Would the US be more likely to use nukes freely? Would a land war in Russia be just as much of a failure as always or would a combined American, British and German army with nukes be enough to topple the Stalin regime?
"50 years of Soviet power. 50 years of successful communist construction." 1967, 57 x 82 cm. Offset printing, Leipzig, GDR/Germany
What was the general sentiment for the common Russian infantry soldier during WWI when the newly formed Soviet Union decided to make peace with the Central Powers?
Additionally, how long did it take for fighting to end after the peace treaty was signed?
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