Soviet War

Spies are a feature of countless works of fiction in which they often discover secrets on which the fate of nations hang in the balance. Reality is generally rather more mundane as spies often gather low-level intelligence that only makes sense when it is examined by analysts and compared to information from other sources. Espionage provides clues to what the enemy is planning, but on its own it rarely changes the course of a war. Moreover, real spies are generally anonymous and not the bold, swashbuckling action heroes depicted in fiction.

In the warm predawn darkness of June 22, 1941, three million men waited along a front hundreds of miles long, stretching from the Baltic coast of Poland to the Balkans. Ahead of them in the darkness lay the Soviet Union, its border guarded by millions of Red Army troops echeloned deep throughout the huge spaces of Russia.

Shortly after World War II, Congress' House Committee on Un-American Activities began investigating Americans across the country for suspected ties to communism. Among the people called before the House Committee on Un-American Activities, none are as controversial as Alger Hiss.

War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.

War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.

War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.

War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.

War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature. Book 7: 1810-11: The Bible legend tells us that the absence of labor idleness was a condition of the first man’s blessedness before the Fall.

Across Cultures and Empires is above all an immigrant's story. Mahir Ibrahimov's fluency in multiple languages offers the perspective of someone who found a way to successfully cross boundaries amid the fall of empire and the resulting cascade of conflicts, even as he provides the listener with insight into an era where mass migration has become a defining dynamic. In the course of telling his personal story and reflecting upon his experiences, Ibrahimov offers clear observations on the deep connections he has made about freedom and America's role in the world.

Though Germany was technically Russia’s ally, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin had no delusions that they were friends. Instead, he used this time to build up his forces for what he saw as an inevitable invasion.

"Revolution and Resilience: A Brief History of Russia" offers a captivating exploration of Russia's tumultuous journey through time, from its ancient origins to its current role on the global stage. This comprehensive volume masterfully weaves the threads of rebellion, reform, and resilience that have defined the Russian spirit and shaped the nation’s destiny. As you delve into the pages of this book, you are transported across the sweeping landscapes of Russia, bearing witness to the rise and fall of empires, the clash of dynasties, and the indomitable will of its people. The narrative ...

Чёртова война забрала мою жизнь. Однако старушка-судьба, не желая разбрасываться такими боевыми кадрами, как я, закинула сознание боевого офицера в шкуру тщедушного подростка. Вот это поворот! Теперь моя давняя мечта — стать лётчиком — может наконец сбыться! Поступить в училище? Легко! Окончить? Без проблем! И всё бы ничего, да только год на дворе — 1976-й. Советский Союз во всём его "скромном" блеске.

Умереть военным пенсионером в мягкой постели в двадцать первом веке и очнуться, засыпанным землёй в воронке от взрыва авиабомбы, в теле молодого авиатехника в огненном сорок первом году. Над головой, ревя моторами, проносятся самолёты с крестами на крыльях, и стрекочут пулемёты, несущие смерть. Пришло твоё время. Настала пора применить свои навыки. Ведь ты всю свою жизнь готовился к этому. Готовился защищать Родину. Очень скоро врагам предстоит узнать, кто такой русский ас из будущего. Им даже не надо крестов на могилах, сойдут и на крыльях кресты.

Justin Lifflander dreams of becoming an intelligence officer and joining the Cold War fight against the Russians. Following internships at the State Department and the FBI, he lands a job at the US Embassy in Moscow. But Lifflander's story turns out to be less The Spy Who Loved Me and more Ferris Bueller's Day Off. He sets off for provincial Russia to live outside the gate of a nuclear missile factory and work as an inspector-janitor-chef on the INF (Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty US monitoring team. There he discovers Russians are just as friendly—and suspicious—as their ...

On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine under the guise of a special military training operation. This invasion marked the most aggressive resurgence of aggression from Russia since the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2014. Before addressing this 2022 war, though, it is important to understand what sparked tensions in 2014, and why this is important to the current actions of Russia within Ukraine.

The Serial Killer Angel of Death is leaving a trail of death across the country as Dean settles into life at the ranch with his adopted family. Dean and Mariska are at odds with each other. Dean does not like her career choice of working with the FBI. When she comes to Dean for help on a case, he is forced to get involved in the case with her. Dean realizes that the Serial Killer is targeting him with a finishing. Will Dean embrace the fact that the only person that can defeat the serial killer is Dean's altar ego "The Chemist"?

Berlin, 1947: good Soviets Vera and Marya find themselves mired in the covert post-war conflicts that are shaping a new world order. When Marya, an interpreter liaising with the British, gets caught in secret agent Vera's web of deceit, she must make desperate choices to survive—and to protect those she loves. Nine years later, as the Soviets confront their Stalinist past, Vera revisits that pivotal moment, unravelling shocking truths about her sister and herself.

Kim Philby's life and career has inspired an entire literary genre: the spy novel of betrayal. He was one of the leaders of the British counter-intelligence efforts, first against the Nazis, then against the Soviet Union. He was also the KGB's most valuable double-agent, so highly regarded that today his image is on the postage stamps of the Russian Federation.