Over 300 people including many children losing their lives. The aftermath of the Beslan siege left a profound impact on Russia and the world, sparking debates about counterterrorism strategies, school security measures, and the ongoing conflict in the North Caucasus region.

The Cold War was a tense 44 years lasting between 1947, the end of World War 2, to 1991, the collapse of the Soviet Union. It was struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union over being the best at anything, ranging from gaining control over Berlin to being the best at space travel, but the biggest tension was over the spread of communism.