The Battle of Stalingrad took place in and around the present day city of Volgograd between July 17, 1942 and February 2, 1943. The battle is considered to be the turning point of World War II. The Soviet counter-offensive, which trapped and destroyed the German 6th Army (and their Axis comrades), led to the first large-scale German defeat of the war. Battle...
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Searching for Belarus historical sites? Simply choose one of the following categories below to start exploring Belarus’s rich history. World Heritage Sites in Belarus Other Belarus Historical Sites War & Military History: war memorials, Hero Cities, battlefields See also: Historical sites in Russia and Ukraine World Heritage Cultural...
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Enthusiasts of fine arts and architecture have a plethora of options when planning a trip to nations of the former Soviet Union. World famous galleries and UNESCO World Heritage Sites are littered throughout Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus – offering a wide variety of exhibits and sites to visit. Eastern Europe is predominately a mix of Russian...
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The title Hero City was given to 13 cities of the former Soviet Union. (To be precise, there are 12 Hero Cities and 1 Hero-Fortress). Each of the Hero Cities was honored for it’s great heroism, sacrifice and role in the eventual defeat of Fascist invaders during the Great Patriotic War. Of the 13 Hero Cities, 7 are in present day Russia, 4 lie within Ukraine,...
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Military history enthusiasts can find a myriad of attractions throughout Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Famous battlefields, fortifications and military museums throughout the former Soviet Union tell the history of conflict from the medieval era of Kievan Rus’, to the Russian Empire, to the volatile 20th century. And for the more adventurous...
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Foreigners are often unfamiliar with Russian and Ukrainian architecture. Most everyone knows about the onion domed cathedrals and the dull and dreary construction from the Soviet era, but little else. The truth is, Russia and Ukraine have gone through many periods of architectural development, from wooden-vernacular architecture that predates Kiev Rus’, to...
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Russia has a wealth of sites with historical importance. Most of these popular Russian historical sites fit in one of the following categories: World Heritage Sites in Russia War & Military History: war memorials, Hero Cities, battlefields See also: Russian Architecture, Historical sites in Ukraine and Belarus World Heritage Cultural...
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Searching for Ukrainian historical sites? Simply choose one of the following categories below to start exploring Ukraine’s rich history. World Heritage Sites in Ukraine Seven Wonders of Ukraine War & Military History: war memorials, Hero Cities, battlefields See also: Historical sites in Russia and Belarus World Heritage Cultural Sites...
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A fun way to explore former Soviet nations is see how many UNESCO World Heritage Sites you can visit. Depending on your time constrains and how you plan your route, its possible to check off a half dozen or more cultural and natural sites on a single trip. But due to the expansiveness of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, many World Heritage Sites are...
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