Meanings (ES + gloss)
cortina de hierro • telón de acero
The dividing line between Western Europe and the Soviet-controlled regions, especially during the Cold War (1947–1991).
In the east the iron curtain behind which, unseen by the eyes of the world, the work of destruction goes on, is moving steadily forward.
We liked the plain people of Russia wherever we met them. […] We were behind the "iron curtain" at last!
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