Moscow
Moscow was the capital of the USSR from 1922 to 1991. During its Soviet period, the city experienced a huge number of changes and...
Monthly Archives: January 2025
School supplies in the USSR
In the USSR, school supplies included: School bags – usually made of imitation leather, had several compartments for books and notebooks, and a convenient...
Higher Education in the Soviet Union
In the USSR, higher education was free and accessible to all citizens. Studying at higher education institutions lasted from 4 to 6 years, depending...
Jeans, black marketeers, currency dealers
In the USSR, jeans were a rare and expensive commodity, available only to the wealthy or to those who had friends abroad. In the...
Kremlin stars
Awards Stars are the highest and most prestigious awards of the Soviet Union, which were presented to citizens for outstanding achievements in science, art,...
Railway accident near Ufa
In June 1989, the largest railway disaster in the history of the USSR and modern Russia occurred, known as the “Asha Tragedy” or “Tragedy...
Kino Group
Kino was one of the most popular Soviet rock bands in the 1980s, led by legendary musician Viktor Tsoi. They recorded over 10 studio...