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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

1965: Soviet Union launched Venus III spacecraft en route to Venus. It landed in March 1966, becoming the first spacecraft from Earth to (crash) land on another planet.

1871: Traffic opens on Moscow-Brest rail line.

1673: Alexander Menshikov, advisor to Peter the Great, born (died 1729).

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