As Russia bombs Ukraine, artists reviving Soviet symbols stay quiet. Why does the West’s art world still give them space?

Propaganda and spiritual oppression are becoming a routine part of everyday life in Putin's Russia, especially in schools and ...

IT IS impossible to understand the essence of the Soviet system without constantly keeping in mind Lenin's psychology. In 1905 Lenin had dreamed and planned a revolution achieved by a minority group ...

Lenin established the nation of Ukraine on Russia's territory, acquired through the considerable sacrifice of Russian lives and resources.

What did Vladimir Lenin really think of Joseph Stalin? Explore the critical letters, personal doubts, and final political testament that reveal Lenin’s deep concerns about Stalin’s character ...

The best biography yet of Joseph Stalin traces his life from abused child to murderous dictator -- and forces us to ask whether he could have taken a different path.

In this Kings and Generals prelude to the Eastern Front series, we examine how the Soviet Union built its military strength before WWII. Starting with Lenin’s early industrial ambitions and ...

Seattle’s Lenin Statue and the Fight for Historical Memory The statue’s hands are often painted red to symbolize Lenin’s legacy of bloodshed. Despite removal efforts, it remains a controversial ...

When Stalin, self-appointed Secretary-General of the Party, took over the leadership from Lenin during the latter's illness, the center of power shifted to the "Politburo," the highest continuing ...