3 articles tagged with soviet history
I'll admit, Belarus wasn't on my radar until a forensics conference in Warsaw left me with a free weekend and a curiosity about lesser-traveled Eastern European history. Three hours by train brought me to Brest and its fortress - a...
The moment my headlamp illuminated the crystalline formations in Pálvölgyi Cave, I felt that familiar rush—the same sensation I get during a challenging mountain rescue, except this time I was 30 meters below Budapest's bustling streets. There's something about entering...
The first time I stepped foot in Bishkek, I was struck by how the city's pulse reminded me of emergency room rhythms – steady, resilient, and full of surprising moments that catch you off guard. As a paramedic who's treated...