Country Studies US
Country Studies: Kazakstan
A thorough look at Kazakstan from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Fourmilab Switzerland
John Walker: Named Lunar Formations
This atlas of the Lunar surface features lists all named features. Click on a name and see an image of that item, or at least an image of the Moon centered on that item.
Library of Congress
Loc: Attacks on Intelligentsia Suppressing Dissidents
A collection of Russian documents (letters,telegrams, etc.) that supported the suppression of dissidents. Also includes an introduction explaining the dissidents.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Race for the Superbomb
This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....
Other
Yuri Gagarin: Comrade Kosmonaut
Highly detailed biography of the first man in space. Includes the pamphlet published to celebrate his return to Russia.
Other
Hellenic Resources Network: Helsinki Final Act 1975
This primary document is a copy of the Helsinki Agreements of 1975 which recognized the borders in central and Eastern Europe that were set up since the end of WWII. They show the acceptance of the Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. and...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: East German Uprising
A collection of primary source documents related to the East German uprising of June 1953.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Non Aligned Movement
This is a collection of primary source documents concerning the Non-Aligned Movement, also referred to as NAM. This anti-colonial movement was spearheaded by several conferences and summits, the first held in Bandung in 1955. The...
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Banditry Threatens the New Russia, Law
An article about threats to Russia's free-market economy and the breakdown of law enforcement.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: David Hoffman: The Russian Economy's Big Black Hole
An article about one of Russia's steel mills that has, like many other industries in Russia, fallen on hard times in the new free-market economy.
Marxists Internet Archive
Encyclopedia of Marxism: Kolchak, Alexander
This site briefly describes the leader of the White Army, Alexander Kolchak, and the reasons for its defeat.
Other
Jewish News: Gorbachev, Shamir Mark Decade of Soviet Aliyah
This article provides insight into religious persecution in the former Soviet Union and Gorbachev's efforts to curb intolerance.
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Master & Margarita Terror
This article briefly describes the purges through which Stalin gained his total control over almost every aspect of Soviet life.
Library of Congress
Loc: Deportations
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, gives an account of the forcible resettlement of over 1.5 million people by Stalin during and after WWII. Considered to be one of the most drastic genocidal acts by human...
Other
Temperament in Revolution Gorbachev
An excellent article about Gorbachev's appointment, goals, accomplishments, and personality.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Soviet Afghanistan War for Kids
History Questions: Soviet Afghanistan War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Soviet Nuclear Legacy
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students use the interactive features of Activstudio to describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Europe.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Picture of Gagarin in Space Suit
A large picture with very brief description of Yuri Gagarin in his orange cosmonaut suit. Link to a printable version included.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Yuri Gagaran (Level 2)
Brief biography, accompanied by a picture of Yuri Gagarin in his formal army suit. Printable version of page available.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Mikhail Gorbachev
A website containing the biography of Mikhail Gorbachev who was the leader of the Soviet Union who helped end the Cold War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Leonid Brezhnev
Investigate the biography of Leonid Brezhnev who was the leader of the Soviet Union (Russia) during much of the Cold War on this site.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: University of Houston: Post War East Germany
Discusses the postwar government of East Germany, East Germany's integration into the Soviet System, and collectivization and nationalization of agriculture and industry.