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There are many reasons that why Russians were in Afghanistan:
after loosing creamian war in 1853-56 Russians learned a lesson and started making strong their country.
when in 1815 Russia defeated Napolean in the battle of water loo then it rose as a strong power. it started expanding its territory and extended till Amu Darya(Oxus river). Afghanistan could be the next victim but British stopped her way. In 1893 Russia recognized British supremacy on Afghanistan. when British exit from India then Russians found the ground free for their politics. the other superpower was far away and did not show any interest in this region.
from 1964 beforethe formation of PDPA Afghanistan was the only country where there was no communist party as all neighbours of Soviet Union had it. when after the coup d'etat in 1978 in actual communist party came for ruling. Later Amin tried to lessen Russian influence from Afghanistan but the roots were strong. no one can move them. when Russian saw the plant of communism has a threat in Afghanistan they invaded for its rescue.
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∙ 12y agoBecause Russians are losers and no matter what they tried with their high tech(at the time) machines and weapons and the Afghans fighting with rocks, swords, and home made bombs, they still lost! Hah! It's because Allah(god) was on our side:) ~Afg4life
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∙ 12y agothe communist regime in Afghanistan was about to be overthrown by Muslim guerrilla fighters called the "mudjahadeen". the soviets rushed to the aid to save the communist government.
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What are some Historical events 1988?
Iran v Iraq war stopped. Russia started to leave Afghanistan
What year did Russia attack Afghanistan?
Russia Attacked Afganistan or precisely mujahideen in Afghanistan in 1979 and war went on till 1989.
Who colonized Russia?
Russia colonized by Slavian tribes
What country did Russia invade in 1979?
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979.
How long did russia occupy Afghanistan?
10 years, 1979 entered and the last russian out was in 1989
What are some Historical events 1988?
Iran v Iraq war stopped. Russia started to leave Afghanistan
Which one is it better that isaf and NATO are in Afghanistan or leave Afghanistan?
They should leave Afghanistan It's better if Afghanistan takes care of itself It was only when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan when all the trouble started Afghanistan was better before it happened So NATO, isaf and whatever should leave Afghanistan and let Afghanistan become a great nation as it once had been They should leave Afghanistan It's better if Afghanistan takes care of itself It was only when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan when all the trouble started Afghanistan was better before it happened So NATO, isaf and whatever should leave Afghanistan and let Afghanistan become a great nation as it once had been leave Afghanistan
What year did Russia attack Afghanistan?
Russia Attacked Afganistan or precisely mujahideen in Afghanistan in 1979 and war went on till 1989.
What is Russia's main objective in Afghanistan?
Influence
This country separates Pakistan and Russia?
Afghanistan
What is north of china and south of russia?
Mongolia lies to the south of Russia and to the north of China.
When did the war of Russia and Afghanistan end?
1979-1989
What countries have sought control of Afghanistan?
England and Russia.
When Americans leave Afghanistan?
2014
Has Russia been in any wars?
Russia has been in numerous wars such as WW1 , WW2 , Afghanistan .
Why did Pritain and Russia want control of Afghanistan in the 1800's?
Afganistan is the way from Russia to India.
What is Afghanistan's location?
In Asia, south of Russia and west of China.
