Russia
Intro
The Russian Federation, commonly known as Russia, emerged from the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. It retains vast territories, rich natural resources, and a complex political legacy.
Background
Historically shaped by tsarist rule, communist revolution, and Cold War rivalry, Russia today seeks to reassert itself as a global power. Its politics center around strong executive leadership, while its economy is heavily dependent on hydrocarbons.
History
- 9th century: Formation of Kievan Rus
- 16th century: Tsardom of Russia
- 1917: Russian Revolution and formation of the Soviet Union
- 1991: Collapse of the USSR and independence of the Russian Federation
Present Day
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Event Timeline
Holodomor Famine
The Holodomor Famine was a man-made catastrophe under Stalin’s regime that devastated Ukraine, killing millions of Ukrainians and leaving a permanent scar on the national consciousness.
Ukraine’s Declaration of Independence
After decades as a Soviet republic, Ukraine asserted its sovereignty on 24 August 1991. This act of independence emerged from the ashes of empire — a democratic rebirth with fragile roots and far-reaching consequences.
Attack on Sumy, at Palm Sunday, 2025
On Palm Sunday, April 13th, 2025, Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing civilians and sending a symbolic message of hatred. The attack violated not just laws of war, but shared cultural and spiritual bonds. It stands as one of the most morally grotesque moments of the ongoing invasion.
Kievan Rus
The Founding of Kievan Rus marks the establishment of the first East Slavic state centered around Kyiv, which laid the foundations for modern Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.
