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The Brothers Karamazov by Fydor Dostoyevsky

Posted on September 2, 2025 by The Mitr

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a classic Russian novel. It is a profound exploration of faith, doubt, and morality, centred around the tumultuous lives of the Karamazov family. The story follows the three brothers—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha—each embodying … Continue reading →

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Silence by L. Andreiyeff

Posted on August 20, 2025 by The Mitr

“Silence” by Leonid Andreyev is a poignant short story that delves into the complexities of familial relationships and communication. The narrative revolves around a father and his daughter who are estranged despite living under the same roof. The father, a … Continue reading →

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Hail, Life – Articles, Speeches, Letters by Nikolai Ostrovsky

Posted on August 15, 2025 by The Mitr

A collection of articles, speeches and letters of Soviet writer Nikolai Ostrovsky. Translated from the Russian by Helen Altschuler Designed by N. Seregin Original scan by DLI. This is a cleaned, optimised scan. Publication data is approximate for the decade. … Continue reading →

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New Year’s In Sokolniki Lenin Among Children by A. Kononov

Posted on August 14, 2025 by The Mitr

A little book describing Lenin and children in a Christmas setting. Drawings by N. Zhukov Translated from the Russian by Fainna Glagoleva You can get the book here and here

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The Amphibian by Alexander Belyaev

Posted on July 13, 2025 by The Mitr

Amphibian is a Soviet-era science fiction novel by Alexander Belyaev, also known as “Amphibian Man.” The story follows Ichthyander, a young man surgically altered to live underwater with gills. Raised by his scientist father, Ichthyander navigates the complexities of life … Continue reading →

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Early Joys by Constantine Fedin

Posted on June 17, 2025 by The Mitr

A Soviet era novel, depicting the life and struggles in Soviet society. Translated by Hilda Kazanina You can get the book here and here. Original scan by DLI. This is a cleaned, optimised scan.  

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Literary Portraits by Maxim Gorky

Posted on June 14, 2025 by The Mitr

This collection of literary portraits forms a gallery of life-like representations of some remarkable Russian authors. Here we have Tolstoi— “superhumanly wise,” Chekhov— “sagely modest,” Korolenko—“ calm and of an extraordinary simplicity,” Kotsubinsky—”at home In the Ideal world of beauty … Continue reading →

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আওয়ার সামার (Our Summer In Bengali) by (Yelena Uspenskaya)

Posted on May 26, 2025 by The Mitr

ইয়েলেনা উসপেনস্কায়ার” আমাদের গ্রীষ্ম”, মূলত 1954 সালে প্রকাশিত, একটি উপন্যাস যা গ্রীষ্মের ছুটিতে সোভিয়েত শিশুদের একটি গোষ্ঠীর অভিজ্ঞতার দিকে নজর দেয়৷ দ্বিতীয় বিশ্বযুদ্ধের পর সোভিয়েত ইউনিয়নের পটভূমিতে সেট করা, গল্পটি যুগের মূল্যবোধ এবং সামাজিক পরিবর্তনগুলিকে সূক্ষ্মভাবে প্রতিফলিত করার সময় যুবকদের … Continue reading →

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The Shore by Yuri Bondarev

Posted on May 25, 2025 by The Mitr

Yuri Bondarev’s The Shore is a profound exploration of human resilience and the moral complexities of war. Set during World War II, the novel follows the journey of a Soviet soldier who, amidst the brutalities of battle, reflects on his … Continue reading →

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The Hot Snow by Yuri Bondarev

Posted on May 24, 2025 by The Mitr

“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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