February 29, 2008

Hillary-ous

by Paul E. Richardson

Here's some help, for Hillary and all others...

Tags: hilary medvedev

How to Live 100 Russian Years

The 22 heroes in this volume were all born in 1917 – Russia’s year of revolution. They lived through Civil War, Collectivization, World War II, the Cold War, and the collapse of the USSR. Indeed, their lives are a living reflection of the past Russian century, and their stories show us a side of history not available in any other resource.

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On This Day

Notable events on this day in Russian history

1935: First Congress of Stakhanovite workers opened in Moscow

1924: Leonid Kogan, violinist, born (died 1982)

1919: In Civil War, Red forces take Omsk, formerly the White capital.

1717: Alexander Sumarokov, writer, born (died 1777)

1571: Ivan IV strikes his son in the head (after striking daughter-in-law Elena) in a dispute over the Elena's manner of dress. Elena miscarries and five days later Ivan the younger dies.

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