In 1991, the Cold War was coming to an end. The border between Alaska and the Soviet Union had been closed for over 40 years, but the icy curtain was thawing.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -
Alaskans were excited to find ways to build bridges of friendship between the Arctic neighbors. There was the Friendship Flight to Provideniya, the Alaska governor’s trips to Russia on trade missions. And there was a sled dog race. In Russia they called it “Nadyezhda” — which means “Hope” in English.
Hope Race ‘91. A race that reached across the Bering Strait. A race about dogs, culture and friendship.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Opinion | A Cold War Weapon Whose Time Has GoneFrom WSJopinion: A 1974 law impedes American investment and competition in strategic countries bordering Russia and China. Chinese capital fills the vacuum, writes Thomas Emanuel Dans.
Consulte Mais informação »
Photos: Wallypalooza at Grog ShopLollapalooza is a popular annual music festival that began in 1991. It was created by Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell as a farewell tour for his band. However, the festival's success led to its continuation as an annual event. The first Lollapalooza took place in July 1991 and featured a diverse lineup of alternative rock, punk, and hip-hop acts.
Consulte Mais informação »
Roadtrippin’ 2023: Heading to Haines, a town where eagles soarHaines, in Southeast Alaska, is a town where seeing bald eagles is nearly guaranteed.
Consulte Mais informação »
Latter-day Saint missionary from Alaska killed in bus crash in BrazilElder Isaak Orion Card was riding the bus with three other missionaries in a rural area near the city of Tibagi, Brazil, when the bus was hit by a semitruck, a spokesperson with the faith said.
Consulte Mais informação »
Travel to the top 10 bluest waters in the US to relax and unwindThe top 10 findings include locations in Alaska, Florida and many states in between.
Consulte Mais informação »