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Iskander-M: Russia’s Hypersonic Ballistic Missile System

Iskander-M in a snowy field

The Iskander is a Russian mobile short-range hypersonic ballistic missile system that was developed shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Officially entering service…

The Cruiser Aurora Signaled the Start of the Russian Revolution

Aurora at sea

The October Revolution was one of the key events of the larger Russian Revolution, and the Russian cruiser Aurora signaled its start. Constructed at the…

Russian Anti-Satellite Missile Test Draws Condemnation from World Leaders

Clare Fitzgerald
The International Space Station orbiting the Earth

Russia has carried out a missile test, destroying one of its satellites. The incident has caused international outrage, with officials citing the potential threat debris…

Igor Of Kiev: The Mysterious Prince

Igor I of Kiev ruled from AD 913 until his death in AD 945. Although he had a relatively long reign, many aspects of his…

Did you Know in 1945, the Navy Secretly Handed Over 150 Warships to Russia for an Invasion of Japan

Morgan Deane

By late 1944 and early 1945, the defeat of Nazi Germany seemed imminent and Allied attention moved to the East. Russia and Japan had fought…

Poland and Russia involved in a spat over the Volyn Massacre

Poland and the Ukraine have enjoyed amicable relations for many years, but one controversy that refuses to go away concerns one of the many horrific…

Israel to Replace Tank Being Returned by Russia

In 1982, Syrian forces seized a tank from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) during the First Lebanon War. The Magach tank, based on the US tank…

Belief that Stalin was ‘not so bad’ has taken root in Russia

The 9th of May was the date that celebrations were held all over Russia commemorating the defeat of the Germans by Russian forces in World War…

The Dedicated Volunteers Giving Proper Burials to WW2 Soldiers Killed in Battle

Volunteers in Russia searched a riverbank outside St. Petersburg and located the remains of five Soviet soldiers who died while defending the city in World…

Victory Day is Still a Big Deal in Russia

The anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany is not something of which most Americans take note. But for Russians like Pavel Elfimov, it’s one…

The Incredible Fate of the Soviet Fighter Ace, Alexei Maresyev – Hero With No Legs

Alexei Maresyev was a celebrated Soviet pilot and a Hero of the Soviet Union, who became famous for his determination to continue the fight, even…

Russia Develops Two Autonomous Fighting Vehicles

A Russian defense organization has shown that size really does not matter. Rosoboronexport has developed a mini tank bot that stands only a few feet…