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Uncovering Soviet Disasters: Exploring the Limits of Glasnost

by James Edward Oberg · 1988

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Oberg investigates modern disasters in the Soviet Union—from space shots to industrial catastrophes, to pollution, floods and fires. What really happened, why were they covered up, and how were they finally discovered? This book explains it all. 8 pages of black-and-white photos.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thispoliticspoliticsMore like thisLess of thissciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
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Cold WarCold WarMore like thisLess of thisSoviet UnionSoviet UnionMore like thisLess of thisRussiaRussiaMore like thisLess of this
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adult
Length
medium · 335 pages

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