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The Hot Snow by Yuri Bondarev

“Hot Snow” by Yuri Bondarev is a gripping war novel set during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. It tells the story of a Red Army anti-tank battery facing a relentless German assault led by General von Manstein. … Continue reading

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Heroic Life Of Nikolai Ostrovsky by S. Tregub

The Heroic Life of Nikolai Ostrovsky” by S. Tregub details the inspiring journey of Nikolai Ostrovsky, a Soviet writer and Communist activist, known for his novel “How the Steel Was Tempered.” Despite being stricken with severe illness that left him … Continue reading

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The Old Genie Hottabych – A Story of Make Believe by Lazar Lagin

Lazar Lagin’s ‘The Old Genie Hottabych’ is a delightful story about Volka, a young Soviet boy who finds an ancient genie named Hottabych in an old jug. When Hottabych tries to fit into Volka’s world, his magic leads to all … Continue reading

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Living Water ( A Novel In Four Parts) by Alexei Kozhenikov

The story highlights the collective efforts and struggles of Soviet citizens to implement large-scale irrigation systems, thereby turning barren land into fertile fields. Set in post-World War II Soviet Union, the novel emphasizes themes of perseverance, community, and the triumph … Continue reading

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Our Summer by Yelena Uspenskaya

“Our Summer” by Yelena Uspenskaya, originally published in 1954, is a novel that delves into the experiences of a group of Soviet children during their summer vacation. Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Soviet Union, the story captures … Continue reading

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The Road To Great Victory Soviet Diplomacy 1941-1945 by Vilns Sipols

This book chronicles the pivotal role of Soviet diplomacy during the Great Patriotic War, offering a detailed examination of the USSR’s strategic maneuvers and alliances. From the initial challenges faced at the outbreak of war to the eventual victory over … Continue reading

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Africa Politics, Economy, Ideology by A. Iskenderov

This book deals with the problems the newly-independent African countries are meeting with in their development. It is an attempt to analyse the qualitative changes in the composition and position of the social, class and political forces since the acquisition … Continue reading

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1984 And “1984” by Melor Strua

Where and How Have George Orwell’s Forecasts Come True? Translated from the Russian by Peter Tempest. Melor STURUA (b. 1928), Soviet writer and journalist specializing in international af­ fairs, has been on the staff of the government newspaper Izvestia for … Continue reading

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Asian Dilemma A Soviet View And Myrdal’s Concept by R. Ulyanovsky, V. Pavlov

Asian Dilemma – A Soviet View and Myrdal’s Concept by R. Ulyanovsky and V. Pavlov critically examines the socio-economic development and industrialization strategies in Asia from a Soviet perspective. The book engages with Gunnar Myrdal’s “alternative, institutional theory,” challenging his … Continue reading

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An Unwritten Story By Somerset Maughan Novellas Raduga by Yu. Nagibin

Yuri Nagibin (b. 1920) published his first short story in 1940 while he was still a student at the Institute of Cinematography in Moscow. In June 1941, Nagibin volunteered for active duty and was posted to the front lines as … Continue reading

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