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14 March - Soviet newspaper "Pravda" suspend its publication

 


On 14 March 1992, the Soviet newspaper "Pravda"  suspend its publication. This event marked a significant moment in the decline and eventual dissolution of the Soviet Union. "Pravda," which translates to "Truth" in English, was one of the oldest and most prominent newspapers in the Soviet Union, serving as the official newspaper of the Communist Party. However, as the Soviet Union underwent massive political and social changes in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe, "Pravda" faced financial difficulties and declining readership. Its suspension symbolized the end of an era in Soviet media and politics.

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