<<No 26 : 5 July 1972>> 21 May is the anniversary [1] of the transfer of Taras Shevchenko's ashes, from St. Petersburg to Ukraine. For many years now the Ukrainian public has commemorated this day by laying wreaths at the Shevchenko Memorial in Kiev, and by singing and dancing round the statue (for an account … Continue reading Shevchenko Day in Ukraine, 21 May 1972 (26.8)
<<No 26 : 5 July 1972>> The visit of American President Nixon [1] to the USSR (22-30 May) was accompanied by some curious activities on the part of the authorities. * Richard M. Nixon 37th US President (1969-1974) * CAUTIONS From 1 May 1972 onwards, the following were summoned to district police-stations in Moscow. Tatyana … Continue reading “In Honour of Nixon”, July 1972 (26.7)
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