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One of the world’s most isolated countries, this former Soviet state is showing signs it’s ready for more tourists
Turkmenistan has long been considered one of the globe’s most isolated countries. New streamlined visa regulations are ...
Soviet-era passenger plane crashes in Russia's far east killing all 48 on board
An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying 48 people crashed in Russia's far east on Thursday as it was preparing to land, ...
The Kyiv Independent on MSN3d
Russia depletes Soviet arms, heavily relies on foreign supplies for Ukraine war, analysis suggests
Russia has significantly depleted its extensive stockpiles of Soviet-era weaponry since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ...
Kyiv Independent on MSN6d
Soviet-era An-24 plane crashes in Russia's Amur Oblast, all 49 on board feared dead
Manufactured in January 1976, the An-24 had reached the end of its planned service life but continued flying after its ...
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Lithuania scraps years of planning by Jewish groups to convert sports complex into Jewish heritage site
The announcement of the new plans for the Soviet-era sports complex has drawn criticism from Jewish advocates.
Dozens feared killed after plane crashes in Russia’s Far East, state media reports
Almost 50 people including children are feared dead after a Soviet-era passenger plane crashed in Russia’s far eastern Amur ...