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The Amphibian by Alexander Belyaev
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
Early Joys by Constantine Fedin
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
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)
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
The Shore by Yuri Bondarev
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
“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
Living Water ( A Novel In Four Parts) by Alexei Kozhenikov
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
“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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The Golovlyovs A Novel (Russian Classics Series) by M. Saltykov-Shchedrin
“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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