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Molotov-Ribbentrop pact

71 years have passed since Germany and Soviet Union shocked the world by signing mutual non-aggression pact. Majority of historians see this as starting point for war. Many speculate if this would not happen; then there would be no war. … Continue reading

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Why Latvians don’t celebrate Victory day?

At 8. May 1945. Nazi Germany signed capitulation act with Allied powers. At 9. May separate act was signed with Soviets. That’s why the end of World War II is celebrated in Russia at 9. May. Latvian territory in this … Continue reading

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1939.23.08-2009. An anniversary of day that changed history

I am intending to follow historical articles by linear time line way from the old to the present, but date 39.23.08. is far too important to miss its 70 anniversary. For it was the Non-aggression pact between National socialist Germany … Continue reading

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