Tag: soviet
Dushka: The Ukrainian military's modified Soviet-built machine gun
One of the most iconic machine guns ever built is the Soviet-made DShK .50 calibre heavy machine gun, better known as the 'Dushka' which means 'Dear' in Russian. It has been used in wars from Vietnam to Syria and an adapted version is being used by the Uk...
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, dies l WNT
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union who presided over its dissolution, died at age 91.
The First Concorde Crash was Soviet
The aggressive take-off profile of the Soviet TU-144 supersonic passenger airplane (right) vs. the French-British Concorde (left).At its peak, the Anglo-French Concorde was the epitome of technological prowess and super sleek design in 20th-century aviati...
The Human Face of Russia (1984) - everyday life in 1980s USSR
1984 documentary on the USSR.Produced by Film Australia.#Soviet_Union#history#1980s
Ukraine War: Tanks hidden near the frontline.
Sky News' John Sparks travels to an area not far from the front line in Ukraine and speaks to tank crews, many of who operate hidden in the woods.
