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“Cities can be rebuilt, industries can be rebuilt, what really matters are strategy forces, military forces and the cadres leaders, political, military and economic.”

Quote by Richard Pipes

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Richard Pipes is an American historian and Sovietologist. Born on July 11, 1923, he is renowned for his in-depth research into Soviet history and policy. His critical analysis of the Soviet Union during the Cold War had a profound impact on Western politics and academic circles. more

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