Evolution of Soviet Tanks (1927–1973) — From T-18 to T-72 | Cinematic Morph #history

“How the USSR Stole New Year” — A One-Minute History by Kisa After the revolution, the Bolsheviks declared war on Christmas, banning trees as a religious tradition and forcing people to celebrate in secret. In 1935, Stalin abruptly changed course and restored the tree — but rebranded it: Christmas became secular New Year, the Bethlehem star became a red Soviet star, and angels were replaced with tanks and pioneers. The USSR realized it was easier to control a holiday than destroy it, creating th