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Escalation of Conflict Between India and Pakistan: A Historical and Political Overview

... (GDP exceeding $3 trillion compared to around $0.3 trillion). However, Pakistan's powerful army and its possession of nuclear weapons make it a formidable adversary. Over 75 years of confrontation, India and Pakistan have already engaged in several wars (in 1947-1948, 1965, 1971, and 1999) and have experienced numerous border crises. Each of these episodes resulted in human casualties and exacerbated mutual animosity, while the world watched with concern, mindful of the nuclear capabilities of both ...

Battle of the German Troops at Stalingrad: Historical Significance and Military Glory of Russia

On February 2, Russia celebrates the Day of Military Glory, the anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Stalingrad. This battle became a turning point in the Great Patriotic War, breaking the strategic plans of Nazi Germany. How did the Red Army encircle Paulus's 6th Army, why did the heroism of Soviet soldiers go down in history, and what significance does this victory have today? The Day of the Defeat of German Troops ...

Defender of the Fatherland Day: History, Traditions, and Celebrations in Different Countries

... From the Red Army to "Men's Day" Defender of the Fatherland Day has its origins in 1922 when the USSR officially established the Day of the Red Army and Navy. The choice of date is linked to events from 1918, when, in the midst of the Civil War, the Bolsheviks announced mobilization and the formation of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. According to Soviet historiography, on February 23, 1918, the first successful military clash occurred between the Red Army and German troops near Pskov ...

Economic News August 9, 2025 – Trade Wars, USA-Russia Negotiations, Company Reports

On August 9, 2025, the world economy continues to confront numerous challenges, including trade wars, negotiations between the USA and Russia, and updated company reports. Amid rising inflation and fluctuating oil prices, the stock market experiences significant volatility. Economists note that these current events are influencing interest rate ...

From labor uprisings to backyard barbecues: the history and traditions of May 1st

... Revolution, millions took to the streets on May 1, 1917, across the country. In Petrograd, Alexander Kerensky greeted demonstrators at the Mars Field on behalf of the Provisional Government. Lively slogans filled the air: from support for continuing the war to Bolshevik calls of “All power to the Soviets!” For the first time, May Day was celebrated legally and en masse, no longer solely as an economic observance but as a political holiday of freedom. May Day in the Soviet Union Following the October ...