Category Archives: soviet

The Principles of Philosophy – Rakitov

In this post, we will see the book The Principles of Philosophy by Anatoly Rakitov. About the book: The structure of this book permits the student to read and master its matter in varying order according to the aims and purposes he … Continue reading

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The Races of Mankind – Nesturkh

In this post, we will see the book The Races of Mankind by M. Nesturkh. About the book (from the Preface): This present book, by Professor M. F. Nesturkh, is based on the methodological principles of Soviet anthropology and the … Continue reading

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A History of Classical Sociology – Kon

In this post, we will see the book A History of Classical Sociology by Igor Kon (Ed.). About the book This is a study of the shaping and development of sociology in Western Europe, the United States, and Russia at … Continue reading

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Fundamentals of Philosophy – Spirkin

In this post, we will see the book Fundamentals of Philosophy by Alexander Spirkin. About the book The book offers a systematic exposition of  foundations of dialectical and historical materialism. It begins with deliberations on the nature of  philosophical knowledge, the … Continue reading

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The Main Trends in Philosophy – Oizerman

In this post, we will see the book The Main Trends in Philosophy: A Theoretical Analysis of the History of Philosophy by Teodor Oizerman. About the book This monograph is a theoretical investigation of the process of the history of philosophy. The … Continue reading

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A glimpse of this months upcoming posts

Essays on the Universe Solid State Physics – Epifanov Multiple Integrals, Field Theory and Series – Fomin, Budak Basic Electronics – Zerbestov Man and Animals The Night After A book of problems in ODE The Nine Colours of the Rainbow … Continue reading

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Rags, Borya And The Rocket – Baranova and Veltistov

In this post, we will see the book Rags, Borya And The Rocket: a tale of home-less dogs and how they became famous by M. Baranova, Y. Veltistov. About the book: This is a semi-fictional book. If you like space travel and … Continue reading

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Masha And The Bear – Irina Zheleznova

In this post, we will see the book Masha and the Bear translated by Irina Zheleznova. The amazing drawings in the book are by Evgeny Rachev. The book was first published by Raduga Publishers in 1965, this scan is from the third … Continue reading

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The Bear Sits On The Log: A Byelorussian Folk Song

In this post, we will see the book titled The Bear Sits On The Log: A Byelorussian Folk Song translated from the Byelorussian by Walter May. The book has some fantastic illustrations set in the song. The fantastic illustrations are … Continue reading

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Jug With Gold Coins: A Moldovian Folk Tale – Grigore Botezatu

In this post, we will see another children’s illustrated storybook: Jug With Gold Coins Moldovian Fairy Tale by Grigore Botezatu. The book is about three brothers who are told by their dying father about a treasure buried in their farm. The … Continue reading

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