Video about Russia and the Soviet Union
June 9th, 2007
This Universal International News reel from 1956 takes an interesting look at the launch of Sputnik by the Soviets. The clip includes an animation showing how Sputnik was believed to have been launched. This news piece was most likely shown in movie theaters around America.
May 10th, 2007
Here’s a small collection of videos and photos posted by internet users on Victory Day 2007.
Russian National Anthem sung by soldiers during the official Victory Day celebrations on Red Square. You can follow along with the lyrics.
Video from inside the cockpits of the jets that flew over the Red Square ceremony.
Veteran. Originally posted by Encinar.
Veteran. Originally posted by Leonid V. Kroujkov.
Veterans marching in Victory Day parade. Originally posted by Leonid V. Kroujkov.
Victory Day parade, Moscow, 9 May 2007. Originally posted by urbanpostings.
Stalin poster in Victory Day parade. Originally posted by Leonid V. Kroujkov.
Marchers in Victory Day parade. Originally posted by Leonid V. Kroujkov.
Fire in the Sky. Originally posted by stranger in moskva.
May 1st, 2007
Here is a short American news clip from 1961 covering the May 1st celebrations in both the Soviet Union and Cuba. While the clip shows little about the actual May Day events, it does provide examples of both American and Soviet Cold War propaganda.
April 16th, 2007
This Saturday, services where held at St. Sophia Cathedral marking the end of the week following Easter (known as Bright Week). During the service, believers walked around the church singing and proclaiming “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” The Cathedral of St. Sophia is one of the oldest churches in Russia, constructed from 1045 to 1052. Here’s a short video from the outdoor part of the service.
Link: Saint Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod
Link: Velikiy Novgorod
March 20th, 2007
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