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House On The Square by E. Kazakevich

Posted on May 10, 2026 by The Mitr

Kazakevich’s House on the Square is a post-World War II novella that explores the lives of Soviet soldiers and civilians as they attempt to rebuild their lives and a war-torn town in Eastern Europe. The story focuses on the relationships … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead by Vera Panova

Posted on May 8, 2026 by The Mitr

Vera Panova’s Looking Ahead is a thoughtful novel that delves into the post-World War II Soviet experience, focusing on themes of recovery, progress, and the future of Soviet society. The story centres around the lives of several characters who are … Continue reading →

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Culture And Perestroika

Posted on November 17, 2025 by The Mitr

Perestroika is commonly associated with the introduction of a new economic mechanism and the elimination of impediments to economic growth. At the same time emphasis is placed on the importance of “a strong social policy” and the revolutionary role of … Continue reading →

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Misha And Masha – Stories And Drawings by Pearl Binder

Posted on June 20, 2025 by The Mitr

A book depicting lives of 8 Soviet citizen from various walks of life. These eight people are chosen at random. They and their life-stories are fact, the names only, in a few cases, being fictitious. The drawings depict contemporary Soviet … Continue reading →

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The Zhurbins by Vsevolod Kochetov

Posted on April 9, 2025 by The Mitr

This novel is, in its way, a family chronicle—the chronicle of a working family of shipbuilders, covering three generations. At the head of the family stands Old Matvei, its patriarch, and his sons, who, before the Revolution, endured all the … Continue reading →

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