1917-1991, soviet union

Examines the tense fifty-year power struggle between the communist world and the West, tracing the cold war through its various stages and explaining why the world began to change in the 1980s.

Explores the Russian Revolution, Communism, and the economic, political, and military events surrounding the revolution.

Discusses the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union and the tensions between John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev.

Traces the history of Russia through the election of Dmitri Medvedev, exploring the social, political, economic, and cultural figures and events that shaped the region and its people and describing the social and economic difficulties that have plagued Russia over the years.

Presents the memoirs of Walter Krivitsky, who chronicles his involvement with Russia's dangerous OGPU, his role in Stalin's dictatorship, and his defection to America.

Photographs and text explore the history, geography, culture, government, economy, people, and landmarks of Russia.

Describes the Soviet Union's land, people, economy, history, and government.

Describes the Soviet Union's land, people, economy, history, and government.

Identifies the historical events and social forces that explain life in the Soviet Union today.