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Apr 18, 2008

Jagiello and Poland-Lithuania

In: Polish & Baltic History

Jogaila, or Jagiello, was Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland. He joined both countries against the Teutonic Knights and produced an heir to succeed him as ruler. more...

Apr 14, 2008

Why Casimir III Was 'Great'

In: Polish & Baltic History

Casimir III, or Casimir the Great, was a Polish king who expanded medieval Poland, strengthened government, and left an indelible mark on Poland's history. more...

Apr 12, 2008

Who Was Vladimir Nabokov?

In: Russian/Ukrainian/Belarus History

Born in St. Petersburg in 1899, Vladimir Nabokov was comfortable using Russian and English at an early age. He made contributions to literature in both languages. more...

Mar 17, 2008

Alexander III - Emperor of Russia

In: Russian/Ukrainian/Belarus History

Alexander Romanov, or Alexander III, was Emperor of Russia from 1881 to 1894. He was responsible for repressive policies and was the father of Nicholas II. more...

Mar 17, 2008

Characters in Crime and Punishment

In: Russian/Ukrainian/Belarus History

There are many characters in 'Crime and Punishment,' each with a different role to play. Raskolnikov encounters both evil and good characters in Dostoevsky's novel. more...

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Apr 23, 2008

Ukraine's Adolph Hitler Doll

Positively depicted Nazi symbols are illegal in Ukraine, yet one toymaker is testing the waters with an Adolph Hitler doll.
The memory of WWII is still alive in Ukraine, Russia, and elsewhere in Eastern Europe. This war cost the region millions of lives. Despite Ukraine's laws stating that positive Nazi images are forbidden, a doll in the image of Adolph Hitler is now available for sale.

The doll includes amazing details and is complete with a change of clothes. Miniature shoes, belt, and jacket (complete with swastika armband) are packaged neatly with the doll. Unfortunately, the issue of this doll may be a response to increasing neo-Nazi sentiment among some citizens in Ukraine.

Marketing a Hitler children's toy is as bizarre as using Stalin's image as an encouragement to bill payment - and as inappropriate.

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