Home computers in the USSR
First, a little history. A home computer is a cheaper and simpler computer compared to a professional one. Home computers became widespread in the...
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My collection of books from the USSR era (part 2)
Continuation of the description of the book collection from the USSR era. Wreath of Glory. Anthology of works of art about the...
Pioneer Truth
“Pionerskaya Pravda” is a newspaper for children and teenagers, published in the USSR by the Central Committee of the All-Union Leninist Young Communist League...
Soviet sausage
Soviet sausage was one of the most famous products in the USSR, which was produced and sold in public and state stores and kiosks....
GUM
GUM (Glavnyy Universal’nyy Magazin) was one of the most famous shopping malls in the USSR. It was located on Red Square in Moscow and...
Over-the-horizon radar Duga
The Duga over-the-horizon radar is a powerful early warning and surveillance system developed and used by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It...
Music in the USSR
In the Soviet Union, music was one of the most popular forms of art. It played an important role in the country’s social life...
Only old men go into battle
“Only Old Men Are Going to Battle” is a 1973 Soviet war film directed by Leonid Bykov (Dovzhenko Film Studio). According to the plot,...