The Russian Geographical Society, the Ministry of Defense and RTR are preparing a joint film project dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory. The project is called “Last Battle of World War II” and tells about the battles on the legendary island Shumshu. This is one of the most northern...read more

The commemoration of the start of the first world war 100 years ago is in full swing. But it should not be overlooked that 70 years ago parts of Britain were enduring the devastating attacks of German rockets. I was there.

D-day, 6 June 1944, saw the allied forces advancing into German-...read more

On that date, in response to Hitler invading Poland, Britain declared war. Almost exactly 25 years after the commencement of the Great War, Europe plunged once more into the abyss. Given Australia’s sufferings in World War I, with 60,000 dead, another 150,000 wounded and its social cohesion...read more