Ancient states and unique cultures emerged in Transcaucasia many centuries earlier than in other territories of the Russian Empire and the USSR. Unfortunately, the geographical location of Transcaucasia at the junction of Europe and Asia made this region an arena of bloody wars for 2.5 thousand years. Peace reigned when the Russians arrived. In the 90s of the 20th century, Moscow's control...

'War - it is a living , human gait - to meet the enemy , toward death , toward eternity. It is human blood on the snow ... It abandoned corpses of soldiers until the spring ... It's a constant hunger when to soldier comes to the company instead of salty food thicker than water , involved on a handful of flour in the form of pale gruel . this cold in the cold and snow in the stone cellars , when...

Published by the Institute of Military History, MoD Russian Federation. Printed only in 1000 copies. The book takes a systematic look at the development of the Infantry Forces of Russia from the early beginnings to today. Richly illustrated, lots of maps and photos.

Blitzkrieg. Now this word is familiar, probably to everyone. Short, like a shot, ringing like a flick of a bullet through the armor, clanging like the tanks of tanks - at the beginning of World War II it terrified all of Europe. 'Lightning war!' Crushing blows of the German tank wedges, rapid tank raids on the enemy's rear, grandiose 'boilers', thousands of columns of prisoners. Burning Warsaw,...

The book is dedicated to the legendary anti-terrorist unit Alfa and its heroes, who wear the order of the Gold Star. In 2009, the unit marked 35 years of service.

Kokkinaki was perhaps the leading Soviet test pilot setting many world and Soviet records. He worked for several design bureaus, including theIlyushin Design Bureau , where he served as its chief test pilot. He also established the shortest flight route between Europe and the United States. He died in 1985.

A beautifully illustrated album highlighting all of the military decorations and campaign award ribbons for World War Two.