The Soviet Union pursued its own nuclear program from "summary" of The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes
The Soviet Union, like the United States, was also engaged in developing its own nuclear program during the early 1940s. While the Americans were making progress with the Manhattan Project, the Soviets were not far behind in their efforts to acquire the bomb. Soviet scientists, led by Igor Kurchatov, were working tirelessly to develop their own atomic weapons. The Soviet Union faced its own challenges in developing a nuclear bomb, including a shortage of resources and the need to catch up with the progress made by the Americans. Despite these obstacles, the Soviets were determined to establish themselves as a nuclear power on the world stage. They were well aware of the implications of the atomic bomb and the power it held in shaping global politics. The Soviet nuclear program was shrouded in secrecy, much like the Manhattan Project. The Soviet government took great measures to keep their activities hidden from the rest of the world, including their own citizens. They were determined to keep their nuclear ambitions under wraps until they were rea...
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