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Milestones in History

31.07.2013

Smorgon’s heroic deed. Part 1 (commemorating the 100th anniversary of World War I)

Even for someone with a significant knowledge of history the Belarusian name ‘Smorgon’ means little. For all the undoubted advantages of the Soviet system of education there is an obvious drawback: some historical events have simply been omitted. For example, World War I, although noted, has largely been passed over, being described only briefly.

Even for someone with a significant knowledge of history the Belarusian name ‘Smorgon’ means little. For all the undoubted advantages of the Soviet system of education there is an obvious drawback: some historical events have simply been omitted. For example, World War I, although noted, has largely been passed over, being described only briefly.