Russia’s royal family ruled for over three hundred years, shaping the country's history and culture in countless ways. Numerous notable rulers expanded the empire, making Russia a powerful force in Europe. The most famous Russian royal family were the Romanovs, who were largely responsible for spreading Russian culture, including the growth of the Russian Orthodox| History Cooperative
COLD WAR HISTORIOGRAPHY has undergone major changes since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union. For two years (1992–1993) the principal Soviet archives fell open to scholars, and although some of the richest holdings are now once again closed, new information continues to find its way out. Moreover, critical documentary information has become available from| History Cooperative