Andrei Marchukov

Great October Socialist Revolution: 100 years later

Great October Socialist Revolution: 100 years later

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution of October 1917, when on 25-26 October (Old style) Red Guard forces under the leadership of Bolshevik commanders launched their final attack on the Provisional Government. …

Battle for the Caucasus Predetermined Hitler's Defeat

Battle for the Caucasus Predetermined Hitler's Defeat

One of the most important defensive and offensive operations in the Great Patriotic War began on July 25th, exactly 74 ago. It was the Battle for the Caucasus. Conventionally, Caucasian events are divided into two …

Today is 72nd anniversary of Leningrad blockade lift

Today is 72nd anniversary of Leningrad blockade lift

Russia is marking the 72nd anniversary of the lifting of the Leningrad Blockade. A metronome, which beat as the heart of Leningrad during the 900 say siege and stopped in May 1945, can be heard on the streets of St. Petersburg …