Tag Archives: Soviet Union

The Western Welfare State: Its Rise and Demise and the Soviet Bloc

Posted on July 5, 2012 by nsnbc international

The Western Welfare State: Its Rise and Demise and the Soviet Bloc Introduction: One of the most striking socio-economic features of the past two decades is the reversal of the previous half-century of welfare legislation in Europe and North America. … Continue reading →

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President Raul Castro sent Condolence for Late Russian Diplomat

Posted on February 23, 2012 by nsnbc international

Cuban President Raul Castro sent a message of condolence for the death of former Soviet official Vitaly Vorotnikov, whom he described as a close friend of Cuba. The text, read in the funeral of the former Soviet Presidium´s Chairman, expresses … Continue reading →