Cold War in Europe trivia thread...

[Christophe]

So I guess Ostdeutschland and Christophe were right about the second question from John. (...)

In fact, Ostdeutschland just precised that the Stalin-Allee had another nickname, after Stalin's death : the Error-Allee... because Stalin was considered as an "error".

Cheers.

Ch.

[Soviet]

Christophe, ta boîte de message est pleine.

[Christophe]

Ok, je vais faire le ménage (I have to do some home cleaning in my mailbox).

Ch.

[Soviet]

Ok, well I will give a first hint. This building is also located on Karl-Marx-Allee.

[Christophe]

Bryan,

Of course!!!! This time I really disqualify myself, because I know which building it is!!!
My first thought was the Palast der Republik, but was really worried by the location of the TV tower...
Now, I have a better idea.

To the others : up to you for guessing it, now.

Cheers.

Ch.

[John F.]

Is it cinema building "The International"?

[Christophe]

Ch.

[Soviet]

Is it cinema building "The International"?

A new winner.

Kino International

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[John F.]

Let's try a who is who in the DDR question.

Who was this East German communist personality and what did he do?

[Ralph P]

Is the person John F? Only kidding...a good question. Now let me see if I can answer your question...

Let's try a who is who in the DDR question.

Who was this East German communist personality and what did he do?

[John F.]

Ralph,

Yes, it is me!!!! Okay, it's not...I'm not that handsome

[John F.]

Okay, it has been 24 hrs and not even a guess. Maybe it's time for a few hints:

Born in Leipzig in 1916. He was a journalist and a member of the Politbuero from 1970-1989. He was awarded the Hero of the Labor (Ehrentitel Held der Arbeit). He died in 1992.

[Rich Das Reich]

could it be Hermann Axen SED secretary for foreign relations?
he also was editor in chief of Neues Deutschland until 1978.

regards,

[John F.]

could it be Hermann Axen?

Rich,

Congratulations, you are correct!!!

[Christophe]

So, if we want to keep the ball rolling, it's Rich's turn now!!

Rich, your turn to post!!

Cheers.

Ch.