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From an old, cozy city, the new, now Soviet, capital was transformed into a megalopolis with large avenues, a subway and ambitious high-rise construction projects. Read Full Article at https://www.rbth.com

From an old, cozy city, the new, now Soviet, capital was transformed into a megalopolis with large avenues, a subway and ambitious high-rise c

After the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, the city regained its capital status and became the center of Soviet life, with demonstrations, political

After the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, the city regained its capital status and became the center of Soviet life, with demonstrations, political...

After the 1917 Revolution, many changes took place in the capital; we offer you a look at vintage views of the old city. Many of them remain o

After the 1917 Revolution, many changes took place in the capital; we offer you a look at vintage views of the old city. Many of them remain only in...

The Russian tsar was dying with great suffering and hadn’t been able to write his will; however, for many years, he had been preparing for h

Back in their homeland, they had to endure political and economic hardships while under pressure from the hateful British. The Russians, however,...

What Russia was like in 1931 (PHOTOS) Archive photo What this year meant for Russian history, what people looked like and what was happening on the cities’ streets. Year 1931. Stalins reign was gaining strength. Soviet power was amidst its ‘Five Year Plan’ of a planned economy. Industrialization and construction works were being forced. The country was finally reviving its economy after the chaos of World War I and the Civil War, however, people’s lives were at constan...