COLD WAR I: Citizen Kurchatov - Stalin's Bomb Maker

Introduction

"CITIZEN KURCHATOV: STALIN'S BOMB MAKER" examines the personal story of Soviet citizen Igor Kurchatov, as well as his role in the development of the atomic bomb in the Soviet Union after World War II. This program looks at how the issues of patriotism and national pride, as well as of totalitarianism and terror, became increasingly prominent during the Soviet Union's transformation to a Communist superpower. This program also addresses how Cold War issues impacted and framed the moral questions raised during the process of creating a weapon of mass destruction.

Teacher Resources
Teaching objectives, national and state content standards, and a list of Web resources for more information on the development of the Soviet atomic bomb during the Cold War.

Timeline
Chronological list of highlights in the life of Igor Kurchatov.

Citizen Kurchatov Video Outline
Outline of the major events portrayed in the "Citizen Kurchatov" video program.

Classroom Activities
Pre-viewing and post-viewing activities for the "Citizen Kurchatov" video program.

Glossary
List of terms related to the "Citizen Kurchatov" program and the development of the Soviet atomic bomb.