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  2. Russian imperialism - Wikipedia

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    According to Vasily Klyuchevsky, Russia has the "history of a country that colonizes itself". [4] Vladimir Lenin saw Russia's underdeveloped territories as internal colonialism . [ 10 ] This concept had first been introduced in the context of Russia by August von Haxthausen in 1843. [ 11 ]

  3. Netherlands–Russia relations - Wikipedia

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    In the year 2013 a number of cultural activities took place in the Netherlands and Russia to celebrate 400 years of diplomatic ties. [7] Russian president Vladimir Putin visited Amsterdam. In October 2013, the ties between the countries were strained when a group of Greenpeace activists were arrested during a protest on an Arctic oil rig owned ...

  4. List of former European colonies - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of former European colonies. The European countries which had the most colonies throughout history were: ... Netherlands (29), Germany (20), Russia (17

  5. List of sovereign states by date of formation - Wikipedia

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    Around 60 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, followed by around 40 countries that gained independence from France throughout its history. [2] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [3] [4] [5]

  6. List of wars involving Russia - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of wars and armed conflicts involving Russia and its predecessors in chronological order, from the 9th to the 21st century.. The Russian military and troops of its predecessor states in Russia took part in a large number of wars and armed clashes in various parts of the world: starting from the princely squads, opposing the raids of nomads, and fighting for the expansion of the ...

  7. Timeline of national independence - Wikipedia

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    In December 2, 1975, The Pathet Lao, (Left-wing Revolutionary Force in Kingdom of Laos), control the country and takeover the power and abolished the Kingdom of Laos. Then it has become a Communist State and change Laos. November 9, 1953 France Cambodia: Independence restored after French protectorate status. Initial establishment in 802.

  8. List of national border changes (1914–present) - Wikipedia

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    The border has been straightened out and now runs down the centre of the Meuse River. [35] The change took effect on 1 January 2018. Regions of Ukraine annexed by Russia since 2014 and 2022 (Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia), with a red line marking the area of actual control by Russia on 30 September 2022.

  9. History of Russia - Wikipedia

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    The Millennium of Russia monument in Veliky Novgorod (unveiled on 8 September 1862). The history of Russia begins with the histories of the East Slavs. [1] [2] The traditional start date of specifically Russian history is the establishment of the Rus' state in the north in the year 862, ruled by Varangians.