Michael LaxerFeb 23, 20228 minRed Army Day, 1944Crossing the Dnieper - Woodcut, V. I. Masyk February 23 was Red Army Day in the former USSR. It celebrated the formation of the Red Army...
Michael LaxerJan 4, 20212 minMarina Raskova, Hero of the Soviet Union & Bomber Commander.Marina Raskova was killed near Stalingrad, January 4, 1943 Marina Raskova originally wanted to be an actress or singer but became a...
Michael LaxerNov 7, 20208 minIn the shadow of October -- Reflecting on the USSR and Soviet powerIf we want to celebrate 1917 we must also look more deeply at what came after. There is much to celebrate there as well. This piece was...
