Документи радянських органів держбезпеки, розсекречені в Україні, стали справжнім клондайком для дослідників і журналістів. Місяць за місяцем, рік за роком історії, знайдені Едуардом Андрющенком в архівних справах, перетворювалися на статті для українських та закордонних видань. А тепер вони видані під однією обкладинкою. Героями цих історій стали видатні митці та цинічні вбивці, агенти та...

On February 24, 2022, the writer Andrii Kurkov did not write anything. And in the next few days too. An ethnic Russian who had spent his whole life in Kyiv faced the same danger as other Ukrainians. Because in his worldview, behavior and attitude to reality, the worldview and behavior of the Ukrainian Cossacks of the 16th century prevails, when Ukraine was not yet part of the Russian Empire,...

Space technology is also military technology. Developments in ballistics served not only to further the goal of space exploration, but also allowed the development of ICBMs. The author in this volume, examines some of the military/security implications of rocket design.

The author examines the deadly battles on the SW Front form July to September 1941. Part of these campaigns was the attempt to defend and hold Kiev against the advancing German Army. The battle for Kiev ended tragically for the Red Army, as thousands of soldiers were surrounded by the Germans. The book includes more than 300 photos, maps and other illustrations.

A unique handbook and collection of information for Russian officers and generals. Examines the best thinking in military science from both Russian and foreign military leaders.

The book investigates NKVD Order 00447 which began the violent process of 'dekulakization' and the system for its implementation across the USSR. The order included quotas for executions and arrests, which were personally reviewed by Stalin.

Olbia was one of the main centers of Greek colonization of the Northern coast of the Black Sea. This book traces the development of this thriving city and its military campaigns against both the forces of Alexander the Great and against the Scythians. Eventually falling under Roman control, the area was abandoned in the 4th century AD. The author uses descriptions of the city written by...