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Tag Archives: Soviet Union
Map Monday: a look at Russia’s territorial reach through history
Borders have changed in most parts of the world throughout history, and Russia, whether as Empire, Federation, or Soviet Union, is no exception. There’s a long history across that vast land of seeking to expand by absorbing neighbouring territory. Don’t … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Map Monday
Tagged maps, NATO, Putin, Russia, Russian Empire, Russian expansion, Russian Federation, Russian history, Russian territory, Soviet Union, Ukraine, USSR, world maps
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Putin’s dreams of glory versus the reality for the Russian people
What Putin has embarked on is impossible to comprehend from any vantage point. It seems that he’s been fuming at his lessened sphere of influence ever since NATO allowed many more countries into their defense fold, right at Russia’s border, … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics
Tagged Eropean history, Putin, Russia, Russian Empire, Soviet Union, Ukraine, war
34 Comments
Our 15 favourite trips, time for an update
Four years ago I wrote a post that captured our 15 favourite trips of all times – at that time. It took us quite a while to come up with only 15, but we did it. As it turns out, … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Arctic, Argentina, best trips, Bhutan, Bolivia, botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Canadian Arctic, Chile, China, Falkland Islands, galapagos, grand canyon, Greece, Greenland, India, Italy, Morocco, Peru, photogrpahy, rafting, Russia, South Africa, South America, Soviet Union, travel, Uruguay, Vietnam
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10 countries and 1 alternate universe (aka camping in the Soviet Union)
May 1970. We were back in London after returning from our trip to South Africa, preparing for our last adventure before returning to Canada. We had 4 days to wash our clothes, catch up with close London friends, communicate with … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged 1970, Arctic Circle, Britain, camping, Cold War, communism, Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia, Finland, learning, Poland, Russia, Soviet Union, Sweden, travel
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3 favourite trips: remembering the travelling, reflecting on change
When my husband and I earlier discussed which of our many trips have been most memorable, we were in total agreement about the top 5 (see To travel or not to travel). At that time, we weren’t so sure about … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged apartheid, favorite trips, Greece, history, Russia, South Africa, Soviet Union, travel
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