Soviet Union

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The NATO exercise almost sparked World War III with the Soviet Union

NATO's Able Archer 83 drills alerted the Soviet Union, mounting nuclear weapons for nearly 100 fighter jets to strike back.

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Soviet travels shaped Biden's approach to Russia

Yves Guevremont 01 Jan 2021

Biden has extensive experience working with Russia thanks to visits to the Soviet Union to discuss arms control and that will also be his duty when entering the White House.

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The deal helped Pepsi own 20 Soviet warships

Gladys Faye Odom 17 Jul 2020

The Soviet Union had to assign 17 submarines and three surface ships with a total value of $ 3 billion to pay for fresh water for Pepsi in 1989.

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The most expensive medal form in the world

Jessica Canhigh 24 Jun 2020

The Soviet Army awarded only 22 Victory Medals to 17 people, and each one is now valued at over $ 20 million.

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The First Victory Review 75 years ago

Jamie Tracy 23 Jun 2020

The Soviet Union first organized the Victory Review on June 24, 1945, more than a month after the Nazis surrendered to the Allies.

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The reason the US purchased Russian anti-ship missiles

Susan Jordan 13 May 2020

The United States failed to develop a target to simulate the Russian supersonic anti-ship missile, forcing the Pentagon to order a Kh-31 model manufactured by Moscow.

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Hero of the Soviet Union told the battle of "pinching" the US fighter

JimmythatCarroll 19 Feb 2020

General Sergei Kramarenko, the pilot awarded the Soviet Hero, revealed secret air battles between the Soviet Union and the United States on the Korean peninsula.

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Putin wants to avoid life-long leadership

KaylaGundermann 19 Jan 2020

The Russian president said that a lifetime leadership mechanism could not solve the problem of power transfer and ensure national stability.

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Congressman posted photos of the Russian battleship to congratulate the US navy

AnitaAndriash 14 Oct 2019

Brian Mast, a Republican congressman, posted a picture of the Russian Great Pyotr in a message to celebrate the founding of the US Navy.

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