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Introduction             Reza Shah Pahlavi (1878-1944) or commonly known as Reza Shah was one of the most dominating figures in the history of Iran. From being a common soldier to a king, he undoubtedly left his stamp on his country. He was responsible for the transformation of Iran into one of the most powerful nation…

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the citizens of new nations found themselves suddenly pushed into a new era. Once they had relied on the Soviet system of socialism and central planning to dictate every aspect of the lives. Then in the post-Soviet era, their newfound independence forced them to face an obstacle of…

One of the most dramatic and revolutionary changes in Russian history is the restriction of the consumption of alcohol. Mikhail Gorbachev instituted his anti-alcohol campaign on May 16, 1985 in order to decrease alcohol consumption by Soviet citizens and instead teach them the rewards of moderation. Some such rewards were a better life at home…

Before World War II, Tajik literature held a prominent position in Central Asia. However, after the war, Kyrgyz prose fiction took over the literary spotlight with Chingiz Torekulovich Aitmatov at its forefront. Aitmatov’s “Craftsmanship” provides an insightful account of his life and career. Born on December 12, 1928, in the village of Sheker (Talas Valley,…

The Cold War in the 1980s was driven by Reagan’s policies and attitudes towards the Soviet Union. In this period the implications of his policies and attitudes had a major impact on the United States and Soviet relations and created the path to the ending the Cold War. Reagan’s attitudes and policies were aggressive and…

A combination of his ability to manipulate situationsand the failure of others to prevent him from taking power, especially LeonTrotsky. Trotsky did not take advantage of several opportunities which wouldhave helped him to crush Stalin politically. When he failed to take advantage ofthese opportunities, Stalin maneuvered himself into a stronger position withinthe party by allying…

Despite their different cultures and physical landscapes, the neighboring districts of the former Soviet Union can be categorized based on their relationship with Russia through centripetal and centrifugal forces. Dagestan exemplifies the former classification, while Chechnya represents the latter. The conflict in Chechnya originated during World War 2 when the Soviet Union government forcibly relocated…