Marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in Berlin, this article reflects on the sacrifices made and the enduring ...

Since the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991 ... The large military contingent also included many current Russian soldiers wearing World War II uniforms and carrying period weapons. This included World ...

Alexievich’s book recounts the experiences of hundreds of Soviet women who volunteered in World War II after a staggering ... with a unit who wash the heavy uniforms of soldiers.