Pravda Newspaper, February 6, 1940
An original issue of the central printed organ of the VKP(b), covering Soviet internal and foreign policy, economic issues, international events, and military operations.
Main Topics:
- Official decrees of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR granting the title of Hero of the Soviet Union to Red Army officers and awarding military decorations.
- Article on the development of local industry, summarizing the achievements of 1939 and setting goals for 1940.
- Reports on the war in Europe, analyzing its impact on neutral countries and economic consequences.
- Soviet-Finnish War updates, including awards for combat achievements.
- Military actions in China, covering battles in the south, north, and central regions.
- Political developments, including the conclusions of the Balkan Entente session and the growing resistance against fascism in Europe.
- Anti-fascist protests – reports on student demonstrations in the US against funding Germany and Italy.
- Worker and peasant resettlement – Soviet policy on relocating citizens to remote areas.
- Economic achievements, highlighting socialist labor records and agricultural success stories.
Condition:
Printed on thin newspaper stock, naturally yellowed with age. Shows signs of wear, minor edge tears, and storage marks.
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