Soviet Union
Unique newsreel footage of the Battle in the Courland Pocket. ‘The Baltic Verdun’ (1944–1945)
| 15 viewsEarlier today, YouTube unexpectedly recommended a Russian-language documentary titled “The Baltic Verdun (1944–1945)”, produced by Frontline Chronicles. The film presents rare archival footage from…
Documentary about The Winter War 1939 (Soviet Union vs Finland )
| 12 viewsA very well documented documentary about the Winter War fought back in 1939. About defensive war and great guerilla tactics to fight a more powerful army. The Winter War was a military conflict…
Documentary "Khrushchev Does America"
| 7 viewsDocumentary "Khrushchev Does America" is a 2013 film by Tim Toidze. The story of the unconditional, no-holds-barred tour of America by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, leader of World…
Documentary Around the World by Graf Zeppelin (1929 footage)
| 51 viewsDocumentary Around the World by Zeppelin is a film by Dutch director Ditteke Mensink made first aired on BBC Four in 2010. This was one of the most interesting and quality films I've…
Average Monthly Salary in Former Soviet Union Republics 2016
| 167 viewsAbout two years ago I first compared average monthly salary in Former Soviet Union Republics. Now, two years later, I decided to compare again. I was surprised after seeing results. Let me…
Brethren Cemetery ensemble in Nīkrāce (Latvia)
| 16 viewsIt was hard for me to decide should I put this place as a tourist attraction or as a military heritage, I opted for the second one. You see, things related to WW2, especially like Brethren Cemeteries…
GDP In Former Soviet Union 2013
| 12 viewsThe GDP of the former Soviet Union countries has been a topic of interest for many economists, politicians, and individuals alike. The economic performance of these countries is seen as an indicator…
GDP Per Capita In Former Soviet Union Countries 2013
| 61 viewsThe collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the beginning of a new era for the countries of the former Soviet Union. With the fall of the Soviet regime, many of these countries were left to fend…
Inequality of Minimum Wages in Former Soviet Union: An Updated Look in 2014
| 8 viewsIt has been six months since I last analyzed the minimum wages in the former Soviet Union. Although it is not a major factor in economic growth, the minimum wage is still a relevant indicator in…
Former Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze died at 86
| 13 views<p>Today at 12:00, Tbilisi time - former president of Georgia Eduard Shevarnadze after continues illness has died. </p><p>Many including me - remember Eduard Shevarndadze…
Romania: An Overview of its Economy and EU Membership (2014)
| 7 viewsYesterday I took a brief overview of Moldova, and today I'm eager to dive into the neighboring country of Romania. Romania is a full-fledged member of the European Union since 2007, together with…
Discovering the Rich History and Growing Economy of Moldova
| 5 viewsMoldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, situated between Romania and Ukraine. Despite its small size and relatively low profile on the world stage, Moldova has a rich and complex history,…
Minimum Wages in the Former Soviet Union: A Look at 2013
| 27 viewsThe former Soviet Union was a vast region that encompassed a number of countries with distinct cultures, economies, and political systems. In 2013, the region was still recovering from the economic…
Population changes in former Soviet Union
| 149 views15 former Soviet Union republics, then and now. In 1990 in the Soviet Union lived 287.728 million people. In 2012 in the former republics lived 290.587 million people, which is 0.98% increase. A…
The Lost World of Communism, Documentary about East Germany (2013)
| 45 viewsThe recently released BBC documentary sheds light on the experiences of life in East Germany, providing a deeper understanding of the country's tumultuous past. The film focuses on the deportations…