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The rules that could stop Israel from Eurovision
Hear Carolina NorénSveriges Radio's expert commentator on Eurovision, about the contest's political history and which rules actually stopped countries from participating. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Carolina Norén Producers: Kim Hessius and Karl Kadhammar With clips from: SVT, BBC, CNN, The Telegraph, The Sun, Sky News, The Guardian, i24News, EuroNews. The music in the episode: Louis…
Is it true that Soviet planes bombed Stockholm in 1944
The Soviet Union refused to acknowledge its plane’s involvement in the raid on the city, even if it was unintentional. On the night of February 22, 1944, the residents of neutral Sweden decided that World War II had reached them. Unknown military aircraft had just bombed Stockholm and its suburbs. The bombs fell in different…
How the Soviet Union won World War II
The Soviet Union had to pay a heavy price for victory in the most terrible conflict in human history. More than 27 million of its own citizens died in the war and vast territories, from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, were literally reduced to scorched earth. Nazi Germany managed to attract human and…
How the Nobel family helped establish the Russian oil industry
This enterprising family rose from the bottom to incredible heights during their years in Russia. The Nobel Prize was established in 1901. Since then, it has been awarded 615 times to 989 individuals and organizations, mostly from the United States, Great Britain, Germany, France, Sweden and Russia. What few people remember today is that the…
Foreigners who nobly served Russia
Not only did they bring glory to their new homeland on the battlefield and contribute greatly to the development of her culture, but they also often rose to the very highest levels of power. Scots Russia Beyond (Photo: Public Domain) The Scots were always willing to move to Russia, because in their own homeland they…
How many Red Squares are there really in Russia?
Every Russian schoolchild knows that the name of the country’s main square “Red” means “beautiful”. However, there are many other red squares in Russia, which were named so for a completely different reason. 1. Moscow Alexey Druzhinin/Sputnik Moscow’s main square is the most famous of all Red Squares. You can see the walls and towers…
Why Russians name shoes, tools and weapons after foreign women
The Russian language, rich in metaphors, surprises many foreigners with the fact that some things are literally feminative of other nationalities. But don’t rush to accuse Russians of misogyny! It’s all about linguistic tradition. The complete coincidence of words denoting a representative of a nationality and an event (or object) is called “homonymy”. In our…
Russia warns EU state of Soviet debt
Talk of “compensation” over Soviet rule could lead to Latvia owing Moscow money rather than the other way around, diplomats said The Russian embassy in Riga has scoffed at Latvian media reports that a government commission is working to determine “reparations” from the Soviet “occupation” of the Baltic state, which is now a member of…
The Russian embassy warns the EU state that it could end up in debt
Talk of “compensation” over Soviet rule could lead to Latvia owing Moscow money rather than the other way around, diplomats said The Russian embassy in Riga has scoffed at Latvian media reports that a state commission is working to set up “damages” from the Soviet Union “occupation” of the Baltic state, which is now a…
What role did Viborg play in Russian history?
The city managed to be part of four different states. For the Swedes, it served as a window to the east; for the Russians – a crucial link in the system of defense of their capital and empire. Viborg is one of the most colorful cities in all of Russia, in terms of culture. There…
100 masterpieces of Russian literature you should read
From ancient tales to modern novels, we bring you a selection of books that can all be considered timeless classics. Many of them are part of the school program, not only in Russia. 1. The Tale of Igor’s Campaign (1185) W. W. Norton; 1st edition, 1973 This “tale of woe” about Prince Igor’s unsuccessful campaign…
How Crimea became part of Russia and why it was gifted to Ukraine
Jewish enclave, home of a deported nation, a present for the Ukrainians: The difficult history of Russian Crimea In March, it will be eight years since the day Crimea returned to the Russian Federation. This ended its 60-year history as part of Ukraine, which began, not on February 19, 1954, but a little earlier. What…
10 KEY FACTS about the Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Rachmaninoff has no peer when it comes to emotional intensity, virtuoso technique and timeless tradition. The musician defined Russian romance in music and became one of the greatest composers and pianists of all time. We have collected 10 interesting facts about the tall man behind “Symphonic Dances”. Versatile talent Sergei Rachmaninoff initially made himself…
igorHow many days of military glory Russia celebrates
Many victories by the Russian armed forces have saved the country from destruction and changed world history. It is in their honor that the national military days were established. The day of the total liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade (January 27) Breakthrough of the siege of Leningrad. Boris Kudoyarov / russiainphoto.ru During the…
How many days of military glory Russia celebrates
Many victories by the Russian armed forces have saved the country from destruction and changed world history. It is in their honor that the national military days were established. The day of the total liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade (January 27) Breakthrough of the siege of Leningrad. Boris Kudoyarov / russiainphoto.ru During the…
Who fought with Hitler against the Soviet Union during World War II and why
Most Allies in the Third Reich had no reason to join the war against the Soviet Union. The Italians Paxox (CC BY-SA 4.0) Fascist Italy, the largest ally of Nazi Germany during World War II, was largely responsible for the Mediterranean war theater. However, Benito Mussolini also wanted Hitler to give his soldiers a chance…
The Foreign Chronicle
Stockholm, Friday. This year it has been 30 years since the collapse of the Soviet Union. In Ukraine, three decades later, decommunication is still going on. This means, among other things, that all names of streets, cities, villages and squares that bear the slightest trace of a Soviet past are given new names, or old…
3 finest Soviet submarine commanders during World War II
History 02 Nov 2020 Boris Egorov Stock Photo The Soviet submarine fleet was not as hard or efficient as the one Germany had. Still, it turned out to be a real thorn in the side of the Nazis. 1. Aleksandr Marinesko Alexander Marinesko. Archive photo On November 30, 1945, Soviet submarine forces celebrated their most…
Why did Stalin not save his son from German captivity?
History 22 Oct 2020 Boris Egorov Global Look Press Stalin treated his firstborn son like any other Soviet soldier. When he went to war, Yakov Dzhugashvili did not get a hard job at the headquarters, but he threw himself straight into the thick of the action in the front line. “I am ashamed in front…
Russian tourist gems discovered by… Russians (in summer 2020)
Travel Sept 15 2020 Russia Beyond Oleg Krasnov, Alexandra Guzeva, Vsevolod Pulya The pandemic and closed borders recalibrated countless travel plans this summer. For Russians, however, it became an opportunity to see their own vast and underexplored country. Russia Beyond editors talk about their eye-opening experiences. Pushkin Hills, Alexandra Guzeva This year I was finally…