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

Posted on May 21, 2025 by The Mitr

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

Posted on May 20, 2025 by The Mitr

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

Posted on May 15, 2025 by The Mitr

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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The Golovlyovs A Novel (Russian Classics Series) by M. Saltykov-Shchedrin

Posted on April 20, 2025 by The Mitr

“The Golovlyovs” by Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin is a grim portrayal of a declining aristocratic family in 19th-century Russia. The novel follows the Golovlyov family, particularly focusing on Porfiry Golovlyov, nicknamed “Little Judas,” whose hypocritical piety and manipulative nature contribute to the … Continue reading →

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Fathers And Sons, A Nest Of Gentry – Novels (Russian Classics Series) by Ivan Turgenev

Posted on April 19, 2025 by The Mitr

Today, just as a hundred years ago, readers derive an inimitable delight from Turgenev’s novels, and this delight is mingled with amazement at the sensibility and trenchancy with which the author responds to the most vital problems of his day. … Continue reading →

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Reminiscences Of Tolstoy, Chekov And Andreev by Maxim Gorky

Posted on April 18, 2025 by The Mitr

This little book is composed of fragmentary notes written by me during the period when I lived in Oleise and Leo Nikolaevich at Gaspra in the Crimea. They cover the period of Tolstoy’s serious illness and of his subsequent recovery. … Continue reading →

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ব্রেস্ত কেল্লার বীর (Heroes of the Brest Fortress in Bengali) by সের্গেই স্মির্নভ (Sergei Smirnov)

Posted on March 27, 2025 by The Mitr

ব্রেস্ত থেকে দেড় মাইল দূরে পশ্চিম সীমান্তপ্রদেশে রুশদের এক পুরোনো কেল্লা। দেশরক্ষার মহান যুদ্ধের আগে এটিকে প্রধানত ব্যবহার করা হত ব্যারাক ও সরবরাহ কেন্দ্র হিসেবে। ১৯৪১এর ২২শে জুন। রাত্রিবেলা। কেল্লার পাহারায় রয়েছে শুধু ছোট একটি গ্যারিসন। প্রধান দলগুলি গেছে গ্রীষ্মকালীন … Continue reading →

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ভজন, শুক্লা জামিনী (Poor People, White Night in Bengali) by ফয়োডর দস্তয়েভস্কি (Fyodor Dostoyevsky)

Posted on March 25, 2025 by The Mitr

Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “White Nights” (also translated as “White Nights: A Fable”) is a poignant novella that explores themes of loneliness, romantic idealism, and the fleeting nature of human connection. Set in St. Petersburg, it follows the protagonist’s encounters with a … Continue reading →

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ইতালি রুপকাথা (Tales of Italy in Bengali) by ম্যাক্সিম গোর্কি (Maxim Gorky)

Posted on March 23, 2025 by The Mitr

Maxim Gorky’s “Tales of Italy” is a collection of short stories that capture the essence of Italian life and culture through vivid and evocative narratives. Each tale offers a unique glimpse into the everyday experiences of Italian people, from the … Continue reading →

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