In 1992, Ukraine became a sovereign nation-state for the first time, following the collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR). At a time where Ukraine faces critical threats to its territorial sovereignty and cultural integrity, it is increasingly important to understand the essence of their national identity on their own terms.
AUTHOR: MADISON ALFORD-CARNELL
At the end of the 1920s, Leon Trotsky found himself in a precarious but familiar position. Although he was seen by some as Lenin’s natural successor, Trotsky was washed away by the power struggle caused by Stalin’s political manoeuvres. In this article, Iris Pinder explores Trotsky’s exile, tracing the final decade of his life. Although this period was overcast by doom and death, Trotsky’s ultimate ability to adapt as a pariah is reflected, finding his way albeit isolated from the communist dictatorship he helped create and defend.
AUTHOR IRIS PINDER
In January 1942, Stalin had become firmly established as the leader of the Soviet Union. In this article, Alex Herzmansky explores his rise to power and leadership, focusing particularly on his calculated political tactics and strategic personality to ultimately reflect his clever and cunning nature.
AUTHOR ALEX HERZMANSKY
Stalin established a cult of personality that ensured a secure foundation for his autocratic regime, but how did he do it?
AUTHOR: JULIA KENNY
