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The Bronze Bird by Anatoly Rybakov

SOVIET LITERATURE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE A suspense novel set in Soviet Russian for young readers. Translated from the Russian by D. A. David Skvirsky Designed by V. A. Alexeyev Illustrated by L. I. Liyinsky You can get the book here … Continue reading

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Abai by Mukhtar Auezov

PROGRESS SOVIET AUTHORS LIBRARY “Abai—the all-seeing eye, the responsive heart, Abai—the wisdom of the people… Together with Abai, I tried to fathom the soul of the Kazakh people and reveal it in its finest manifestations. The passionate impulses of the … Continue reading

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Volokolamsk Highway by Alexander Bek

  Volokolamsk Highway by Alexander Bek is a poignant novella that explores the harsh realities of life during the Soviet era, particularly focusing on the experiences of soldiers and civilians in wartime. The story follows the journey along the Volokolamsk … Continue reading

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House On The Square by E. Kazakevich

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

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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Hadji Murad by Leo Tolstoy

Hadji Murad by Leo Tolstoy is a gripping novella set during the Caucasian War, portraying the life of a fierce Avar warrior, Hadji Murad, who finds himself caught between two opposing forces—Imperial Russia and the Chechen rebels. Seeking revenge against … Continue reading

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Tales Of Sevastopol by Leo Tolstoy

  Tales of Sevastopol is a collection of three short stories by Leo Tolstoy, set during the Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimean War. The narratives depict the harsh realities faced by soldiers and civilians amidst the chaos of war, … Continue reading

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White Nights by Fydor Dostoyevsky

White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a poignant novella that explores themes of love, loneliness, and the nature of dreams. The story follows an unnamed narrator, a lonely and introspective man living in St. Petersburg, who spends his nights wandering … Continue reading

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Heart Of A Friend by E. Kazakevich

Kazakevich’s “The Heart of a Friend” is a poignant tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the enduring power of human connection. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story revolves around two soldiers, Ivan and Semyon, who form an … Continue reading

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तीन पीढ़ी – मैक्सिम गोर्की (The Artamonovs In Hindi by Maxim Gorky)

मैक्सिम गोर्की की आर्टामोनोव्स परिवार की कहानी तीन पीढ़ियों के उत्थान और पतन को दर्शाती है। आर्टामोनोव परिवार एक छोटे कपड़ा कारखाने की स्थापना के साथ अपनी संपत्ति बनाता है, लेकिन जैसे-जैसे समय बीतता है, सामाजिक और आर्थिक बदलावों का … Continue reading

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