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6. Egypt and the USSR

Nasser’s partnership with the USSR was built on mutual respect and shared anti-imperialist goals. This alliance helped modernize Egypt while challenging Western hegemony. Their cooperation transcended ideology. Together with Gamal Abdel Nasser, the grandson of the great president, we reflect on this strategic relationship.

16.03.2026
2:30 min
16.03.2026
2:30 min
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6. Egypt and the USSR
African Legacy follows the connection between the greatest leaders of Africa who stood at the helm of the liberation of the continent, and their heirs who chose to build upon the foundations laid: Mandela, Nyerere, Nasser, and others spoke to RT about the future of their forefathers’ great legacy.