Tag Archives: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Russia is not the Soviet Union—what are ‘we’ afraid of?

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Ron Pavellas

Over a quarter of a century has passed since the Soviet Union dissolved into its constituent republics, and since its satellite countries in Eastern Europe have declared their independence from Soviet hegemony. Yet many in Europe and the USA are … Continue reading →

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Back in the USSR

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Ron Pavellas

Been away so long I hardly knew the place Gee, it’s good to be back home Leave it till tomorrow to unpack my case Honey disconnect the phone I’m back in the USSR You don’t know how lucky you are, … Continue reading →

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