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Book Synopsis Inside the Stalin Archives by : Jonathan Brent
Download or read book Inside the Stalin Archives written by Jonathan Brent and published by Atlas and Company. This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To many people, Russia remains as enigmatic today as it was during the Iron Curtain era. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the country had an opportunity to face its tortured past. Here, Brent asks - why didn't this happen? To answer such a question, he draws on 15 years of unprecedented access to high level Soviet archives. He shows readers a Russia where, in 1992, women sold used toothbrushes on the street to survive, yet now the shops are filled with luxury goods. Brent encounters Stalin's spectre through these changes and takes readers deep inside his archives.
Book Synopsis Discovering Russia by : J. Higginbotham
Download or read book Discovering Russia written by J. Higginbotham and published by . This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Exploring Russia in the Elizabethan commonwealth by : Felicity Jane Stout
Download or read book Exploring Russia in the Elizabethan commonwealth written by Felicity Jane Stout and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concentrates on the fascinating life and work of Giles Fletcher, the elder (1546–1611) and his analysis of government and commonwealth, through the image of Russia. His account of Russia remains the most comprehensive early modern western European account of the 'barbaric' land on Christendom’s borders.
Book Synopsis Discovering Russia by : Murray Seeger
Download or read book Discovering Russia written by Murray Seeger and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 200 years, journalists explored Russia to gather enough information so that Americans could form valid opinions about that infamous “riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” Each generation of American writers rediscoveredRussia as national interest in the country waxed and waned. Discovering Russiadescribes the work of well-known journalists like John Reed, Walter Duranty, Harrison Salisbury, Hedrick Smith and David Remnick as well as remarkable characters whose names and work are nearly forgotten. The cast includes brave reporters, sycophants, naive pilgrims and one reporter-spy. The author concludes that the sum of the journalism done under difficult conditions proved to be remarkably valid, giving Americans the information to form their opinions about Russia. Murray Seeger is a veteran journalist who has worked in Washington, Asia and Europe and who has studied Russia over 40 years. Of his reporting fromMoscow, Time Magazine said, he “offers cross-cultural information in the style of Alistair Cooke.” Seeger was a Nieman Fellow in Journalism at Harvard University, won a Loeb Award for reporting economics and has written for many magazines in addition to major newspapers.
Book Synopsis Lost and Found in Russia by : Susan Richards
Download or read book Lost and Found in Russia written by Susan Richards and published by Other Press, LLC. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the fall of communism, Russia was in a state of shock. The sudden and dramatic change left many people adrift and uncertain—but also full of a tentative but tenacious hope. Returning again and again to the provincial hinterlands of this rapidly evolving country from 1992 to 2008, Susan Richards struck up some extraordinary friendships with people in the middle of this historical drama. Anna, a questing journalist, struggles to express her passionate spirituality within the rules of the new society. Natasha, a restless spirit, has relocated from Siberia in a bid to escape the demands of her upper-class family and her own mysterious demons. Tatiana and Misha, whose business empire has blossomed from the ashes of the Soviet Union, seem, despite their luxury, uneasy in this new world. Richards watches them grow and change, their fortunes rise and fall, their hopes soar and crash. Through their stories and her own experiences, Susan Richards demonstrates how in Russia, the past and the present cannot be separated. She meets scientists convinced of the existence of UFOs and mind-control warfare. She visits a cult based on working the land and a tiny civilization founded on the practices of traditional Russian Orthodoxy. Gangsters, dreamers, artists, healers, all are wondering in their own ways, “Who are we now if we’re not communist? What does it mean to be Russian?” This remarkable history of contemporary Russia holds a mirror up to a forgotten people. Lost and Found in Russia is a magical and unforgettable portrait of a society in transition.
Download or read book VNIITE written by Aleksandra Sanʹkova and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formed in Soviet Russia in 1962, by the design visionary Yuri Soloviev, this vast network contained Moscow?s most progressive designers. The ?Vniitians?, as they were called, designed for the future and developed new theories and approaches to design in the USSR.0But more than ?fty years later, the organisation is all but forgotten. It?s hard to fathom how such an institution, dedicated to the promotion of utopian design, in theory and in practice, and the improvement of design standards within the Soviet Union, could have faded so far from view. After the disintegration of the USSR, the VNIITE and its library of images and prototypes were presumed lost. 0Until now, that is. Thanks to the efforts of the Moscow Design Museum ? and the discovery of the personal archives of some of the VNIITE designers ? the story of this remarkable organisation is being pieced back together.0Alongside images of sketches, models and prototypes, the book also includes a selection of covers of one of the USSR?s hidden gems of graphic design ? the VNIITE?s monthly journal, 'Technical Aesthetics'. Showcased together for the first time, these covers chart Soviet graphic trends from the 1960s to the early 1990s.
Download or read book Russia written by Sarah De Capua and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2004 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the geography, people, food, schools, recreation, celebrations, and language of Russia.
Book Synopsis Russia in Search of Itself by : James H. Billington
Download or read book Russia in Search of Itself written by James H. Billington and published by Woodrow Wilson Center Press. This book was released on 2004-03-19 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billington describes the contentious discussion occurring all over Russia and across the political spectrum. He finds conflicts raging among individuals as much as between organized groups and finds a deep underlying tension between the Russians' attempts to legitimize their new, nominally democratic identity, and their efforts to craft a new version of their old authoritarian tradition. After showing how the problem of Russian identity was framed in the past, Billington asks whether Russians will now look more to the West for a place in the common European home, or to the East for a new, Eurasian identity.
Book Synopsis Exploring Russia’s Exceptionalism in International Politics by : Raymond Taras
Download or read book Exploring Russia’s Exceptionalism in International Politics written by Raymond Taras and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores Russia’s sense of its own uniqueness and the impact this has had on Russia’s conduct of international relations. Examining concepts such as Russia’s special civilising mission, its difference from the West, its proneness to conduct violent warfare, and more, and discussing these concepts in relation to Russia’s history and its present behaviour, and also in relation to other countries’ views of themselves as exceptional, the book highlights Russia’s sense of its own identity as a key factor shaping current international events.
Book Synopsis Discovering the Moscow Countryside by : Kathleen Berton Murrell
Download or read book Discovering the Moscow Countryside written by Kathleen Berton Murrell and published by I.B. Tauris. This book was released on 2001-09-27 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discovering the Moscow Countryside" is a fascinating voyage into the history, architecture, people, and archaeology of the country that surrounds Moscow. The towns and villages dotted around this wooded landscape are rich in associations. Wave after wave of invaders--Tatars, Poles, French, and Germans--sought to conquer Russia through these lands. Now, with the collapse of the Soviet Union, many of the beautiful monasteries and little ruined country churches are coming back to life. This is also the land of the dacha--that special haven to which all city dwellers, at the first melting of the snow, escape: whether it be to a wooden mansion or a tiny room lost in the woods. This book is a practical guide for the tourist keen to explore this fascinating area of Russia, as well as for the curious armchair traveler.
Book Synopsis DK Eyewitness Russia by : DK Eyewitness
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Russia written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has to offer. From the majestic cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg to the sandy beaches of the Baltic Coast and from the lush Volga Delta to the snowcapped Caucasus Mountains, explore the largest country in Europe. Experience the grandeur of the Kremlin, the Palace Embankment in St. Petersburg, and the historic sights in the Olympic city of Sochi, immerse yourself in the flavors of the local cuisine, and don't miss out on the world-famous Russian Ballet. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps each include a street finder index for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia truly shows you what others only tell you.
Book Synopsis Discovering Russia by : Penelope Perrin
Download or read book Discovering Russia written by Penelope Perrin and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Russia and Russian life and culture
Book Synopsis Discovering Russia by : Murray Seeger
Download or read book Discovering Russia written by Murray Seeger and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hey! Ho! It's the White Negro!" is a not so contemporary true story about a white boys odyssey (from his grammar school days in the late fifties to the present day) to find the meaning of life while having to struggle with all of its prejudices and the many deceptive women he meets along the way. The title directly reflects how he found himself caught in between both sides of one of society's biggest ills, and indirectly the women who changed him from a naïve romantic into the seasoned veteran he eventually becomes towards the opposite sex, because of their disingenuous ways. It is written entirely from his experiences as a streetwise kid to adulthood, and, although it is not a tame portrayal of what his life was like, it is a highly entertaining page-turner that would fascinate even the harshest cynic. In this politically correct world in which we live in, this tale boasts not only of the hypocrisy of correctness, but the fallacy of incorrectness as well, as he learns to deal with the inconsistencies of both views while trying to stay true to himself--A modern day "No Man is an Island." This first person narrative is not only an account of the quandary he found himself in (in being the "White Negro") but also relates all the hair raising exploits he got into (some very humorous) as they were the outlet he needed to forget about the total insanity that surrounded him. Along the way of this arduous journey he set forth for himself he recalls all the trials and tribulations that he felt were the important ingredients, which contributed to what ultimately became a full awareness of who he was, and to what he had learned while on this quest. Not only the hardships he endured, but also the camaraderie he formed with five unique individuals, an effervescent in-law, and a sport, which had the most therapeutic effect on him that no analyst could have ever accomplished. The power of "Hey! Ho! It's the White Negro!" comes from its main theme that compasses what most humans--on the surface--would never condone themselves; deception, prejudice, and/or self righteousness, but who internally think the opposite of what they preach no matter the race, age, sex or creed.
Book Synopsis DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Russia by : DK
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Russia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia, a new title in the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook series, showcases the best of this diverse country, from the majestic cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg to the sandy beaches of the Baltic Coast and from the lush Volga delta to the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains. Using unique illustrated maps and 3-D cutaway drawings of key locations, travelers can discover the grandeur of the Kremlin, the Palace Embankment in St. Petersburg, and the historic sights in the Olympic city of Sochi-nearly 100 illustrations in all. Throughout, special features illuminate Russia's history and cultural heritage, local cuisine, and experiences sure to last a lifetime, like where to watch the world-famous Russian Ballet. Full-color maps, city plans, and thematic tours and walks enable travelers to explore the country region-by-region, as well as when traveling in the main cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Hotel and restaurant listings include DK Choice recommendations, and the practical trip-planning section covers visa information, air and train travel, when to go to Russia, and so much more. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia truly shows you this country as no other guidebook can.
Download or read book Russia written by Jim Bartell and published by Blastoff! Readers. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moscow's Red Square is a center of Russian history and culture. This book explores the physical and cultural geography of Russia, showing the reader what daily life is like in Russia and how Russians keep their cultural traditions alive in the modern world.
Book Synopsis Russia's Orient by : Daniel R. Brower
Download or read book Russia's Orient written by Daniel R. Brower and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1997-06-22 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a 1994 conference (U. of California, Berkeley), Borderlands Research Group participants present their findings based on unprecedented access to the hinterlands of what is the now the CIS. Fourteen contributors provide context for the current self- deterministic ethnic turmoil in Chechyna and elsewhere far from the Kremlin, via discussions of tsarist colonial policies and historical, heartland majority attitudes toward the "ignoble savages and unfaithful subjects" (read Muslim) of Russia's diverse Orient. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Synopsis Fluid Russia by : Vera Michlin-Shapir
Download or read book Fluid Russia written by Vera Michlin-Shapir and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fluid Russia offers a new framework for understanding Russian national identity by focusing on the impact of globalization on its formation, something which has been largely overlooked. This approach sheds new light on the Russian case, revealing a dynamic Russian identity that is developing along the lines of other countries exposed to globalization. Vera Michlin-Shapir shows how along with the freedoms afforded when Russia joined the globalizing world in the 1990s came globalization's disruptions. Michlin-Shapir describes Putin's rise to power and his project to reaffirm a stronger identity not as a uniquely Russian diversion from liberal democracy, but as part of a broader phenomenon of challenges to globalization. She underlines the limits of Putin's regime to shape Russian politics and society, which is still very much impacted by global trends. As well, Michlin-Shapir questions a prevalent approach in Russia studies that views Russia's experience with national identity as abnormal or defective, either being too week or too aggressive. What is offered is a novel explanation for the so-called Russian identity crisis. As the liberal postwar order faces growing challenges, Russia's experience can be an instructive example of how these processes unfold. This study ties Russia's authoritarian politics and nationalist rallying to the shortcomings of globalization and neoliberal economics, potentially making Russia "patient zero" of the anti-globalist populist wave and rise of neo-authoritarian regimes. In this way, Fluid Russia contributes to the broader understanding of national identity in the current age and the complexities of identity formation in the global world.
