soviet union

Examines the events which brought the Bolsheviks into power in Russian in 1917.

Argues against the necessity of dropping the atomic bomb on Japan during World War II. Discusses the role that United States/Soviet Union foreign relations played in the decision.

Traces the events of the German invasion of Russia in the summer and winter of 1941-1942.

A biography of the Russian revolutionary who became leader of the Soviet government in 1924 and remained in power until his death in 1953.

Text and photographs introduce Russia, the fourth largest country in the world and its leading wheat and steel producer.

A peasant woman uses her wisdom to outwit the local money lender who is expecting to take over her farm.

Examines the Soviet Union's changing political scene, status as a superpower, and relationship with the United States.

Examines political, social, military, and economic changes in Russia since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.

After showing kindness towards three strangers, a Russian shoemaker learns that Jesus visited him three times.

Describes the life and rise to power of the Soviet leader who has brought about the present openness of the Soviet Union to the West.