Discover which countries have banned Soviet symbols like flags and emblems, focusing on Eastern Europe’s legal measures against Soviet imagery.
Learn why Poland never left the Soviet Union but gained independence after the 1989 elections, ending communist control in Eastern Europe.
Discover the historical reasons why Kiev was part of Poland during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Discover when and how Poland has bordered Russia, including historical territories and the current border with Kaliningrad Oblast.
Explore when and how Western Ukraine was part of Poland during history, including the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and interwar period.
Explore Ukraine's historical connection to Poland and understand the regions involved from the 14th century to the late 18th century.