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In Search Of Holy Mother Russia by Ludo Van Eck

Posted on December 4, 2025 by The Mitr

The chief purpose of this book is to give the uninformed Western reader a clear idea of everyday life in the USSR and of the Russian Orthodox Church, yet it also touches on a number of other related subjects, such … Continue reading →

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Prison Diaries And Letters by Felix Dzerzhinsky

Posted on August 5, 2025 by The Mitr

Dzerzhinsky’s prison diary and the letters to his rela­ tives published in this volume show how the will of the revolutionary was steeled by severe trials, how his cour­ age grew in the struggle to emancipate the people from exploitation … Continue reading →

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A Short History Of The USSR by S. Schmidt, K. Tamovsky, I. Berkhin

Posted on May 6, 2025 by The Mitr

Progress Guides to the Social Sciences Written by prominent Soviet historians, this is a popular textbook intended for a wide range of readers beginning to study the history of the Soviet Union. The book is a very short account of … Continue reading →

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A Short Economic History Of The USSR by A. Podkolzin

Posted on April 25, 2025 by The Mitr

The book gives a general idea of Russia’s economy before the revolution, and describes the landmarks in the country’s economic development following the establishment of Soviet power. Although it is not a monograph for specialists and does not contain a … Continue reading →

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Ivan Grozny by R. Wipper

Posted on December 22, 2024 by The Mitr

A historical biography of the Russian czar Ivan Grozny. Looks at this achievement, diplomacy, strategies and personal life. Cover and ornamentation George Fisher. Translated by J. Fineberg You can get the book here and here

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