Josef Stalin
As Putin’s war in Ukraine continues, historians say it’s crucial to reflect on Stalin’s reign in the Soviet era
For some Georgians, Stalin represents a rags-to-riches tale — they see him as the country’s most-famous native son who put Georgia on the map. Others are pushing for a more comprehensive view of the man responsible for millions of deaths.
A New Angle On The Roswell Incident And Why Russians Like Conspiracy Theories
Could the Roswell UFO really have been a Soviet spy plane?
Eastern Europe's Bloodlands'
The opening of Soviet and East European archives has provided historians a tidal wave of new information about the crimes of Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Brigid McCarthy reports on one historian's work.
A tale of two Russian anthems
Sergei Mikhalkov wrote the lyrics to the Soviet national anthem during World War II, but rewrote it decades later to better reflect the times.
Stalin's grandson sues newspaper
Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow on a lawsuit brought by Josef Stalin's grandson against a newspaper. The libel suit focuses on an article that described Stalin's actions leading to the deaths of millions of Soviet citizens.
Cold War beginnings: the Berlin Blockade in audio
Using historical tape, The Takeaway remembers the Berlin Blockade and the massive airlift that ended it.