Mao never ‘invaded’ Tibet, and never ‘oppressed’ or ‘banned’ religion – but he did declare the Communist Government of China to be both ‘secular’ and ‘scientific’.
Tag: stalin
Tunguska Event 1908: the Soviet Scientific Response
The ‘effects’ of Tunguska were plain to see, but the scientific question was what ’causes’ had led to this devastation? This was and remains an important question for humanity, as next time such a devastating event might happen over a crowded city and possess the potential to kill millions. The following modern documentary explores the very good research of Kulik (explaining how he volunteered for the Red Army in 1941 to fight the invading forces of Nazi Germany, and died a year later).
Lost Soviet Martial Art of Systema
The Chinese language internet contains some very interesting Soviet-era texts. This article covers the Soviet martial art of Systema, providing information that I have not read in the West.
Long May Our Crimson Flag Inspire…!
The great Paul Robeson sings the Soviet National Anthem!
When Black Nationalism Fails to Condemn Capitalism
This is the bare face of capitalism that cannot be ‘reformed’ away, or ‘compromised’ out of existence. Capitalism itself is the perpetual problem or root of this illness.
Crimes of Cinema: The Soviet Story (Edvins Snore – 2008)
Make no mistake about it, the Soviet Union was a solid Socialist bulwark against the far-right and highly destructive ideology of Adolf Hitler. This is reflected in the Soviet casualties for the Great Patriotic War (1941-45) which range between 27 – 40 million dead men, women and children. This is a shocking price to pay to keep Europe free of fascism, and it is particularly indicative of the moral degradation of the EU that it has to plunge to such depths as openly supporting the far-right, in its pathetic attempts to re-write history.