Former Soviet Union

Reflecting on Kazakhstan's painful legacy: A call for global nuclear disarmament

As the International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed, Kazakhstan's tragic history with nuclear weapons serves as a powerful reminder of the need for global disarmament.

By KARIPBEK KUYUKOV
01/09/2024

Josh Shapiro rescued me from Soviet antisemitism

Young Shapiro helped a Jewish family escape communist Russia and continues to this day to fight for antisemitism.

By AVRAHAM GOLDSTEIN
14/08/2024

Russia sentences Jewish writer Masha Gessen to prison in absentia for comments on Ukraine war

Russia has also jailed Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish American reporter for the Wall Street Journal, on charges of espionage, setting off international outrage over Putin’s treatment of the press.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/07/2024

Marvel removes Jewish superhero Sabra's Israeli identity

The Israeli background of Marvel superhero Sabra has been removed for the upcoming 'Captain America: Brave New World' movie, with the character now depicted as a former Soviet Black Widow.

New immigrants to Israel find solace, strength in community during wartime

As the war rages on, the efforts of Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli demonstrate the power of community in helping new immigrants find their place and purpose in Israel.

By ELI MANDELBAUM
29/06/2024

Chess champion and vocal opponent of Putin's Russia talks to 'Post'

Kasparov visited Israel earlier this month to receive an honorary degree from the Weizmann Institute of Science and talked about his forceful opinions about his native Russia led by Vladimir Putin.

By ORI LEWIS
01/06/2024

Ebrahim Raisi signaled Iranian revolution's demise

The deceased Iranian president epitomized the Khomeini Revolution’s successes, adventures, and decay.

Russian plane has 'flown it's last': Ukraine downs surveillance craft

The A-50 first came into use during the soviet era.

By REUTERS
23/02/2024

Protest in Georgian capital amid anger over 'desecration' of Stalin icon

A side panel of the icon includes a depiction of the Georgian-born Stalin - an avowed atheist who violently repressed religion across the Soviet Union - being blessed by St Matrona of Moscow.

By REUTERS
13/01/2024

Wars in Israel, Ukraine take center stage in Israel for Jews rooted in former USSR

Since its creation in 2005, Limmud FSU has held nearly 90 festivals worldwide, drawing over 80,000 participants.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
05/01/2024
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