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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

1988: Having completed flight and development tests, Buran is certified as ready for spaceflight.

1952: Opening of the Volga-Don channel

1912: Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts opens in Moscow

1891: Construction of the Trans-Siberian road began

1862: Mikhail Nesterov, painter, born

1584: Tsar Fyodor (ruled 1584-1598) crowned

1557: Fyodor Ivanovich, son of Ivan IV, destined to become the last of the Rurik Dynasty, born.

1223: Battle of the Kalka River. Mongols first appear in Kievan Rus.

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