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What The Telescope Tells Us by Pavel Klushantsev

Posted on July 15, 2025 by The Mitr

A book about astronomy for children. Curious questions about solar system, the Sun, Moon and the planets are asked and answered. . Fantastic full page illustrations! Translated by Jan Butler Drawings by Ruben Varshamov You can get the book here … Continue reading →

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Who Lives In The Anthill? by Alexander Tamiyev

Posted on July 14, 2025 by The Mitr

A little popular science book for children describing ants and ant behaviour. Illustrated by Victor Bastrykin Translated by Alexei Savin 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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From The Bonfire To The Reactor by Alexei Krylov

Posted on July 12, 2025 by The Mitr

A popular science book for children explaining various sources of energy and how we can harness them from nature. Why do airplanes fly? What makes cars and trains run? Why is electricity provided to our homes and to factories? Why … Continue reading →

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The Principles Of Criminology by G. Avanesov

Posted on July 11, 2025 by The Mitr

Professor G. Avanesov, Doctor of, law is a leading Soviet criminologist. He has written more than 120 scientific works on problems of jurisprudence and sociology. The present follow me sir recent work that makes a profound and comprehensive study of … Continue reading →

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The Rise And Growth Of The Non Aligned Movement by Yuri Alimov

Posted on July 10, 2025 by The Mitr

The Non-Aligned Movement is a new and unique phenomenon in the system of international relations, which is still a puzzle to many people. Disputes often arise around the movement and even within its ranks. The questions asked are seemingly simple: … Continue reading →

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Soviet Frontiers Of Tomorrow by Harold Griffin

Posted on July 9, 2025 by The Mitr

People want to know more, to know more thoroughly, to know more authentically. This is a sign of the times. Where to obtain knowledge of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics a country that has made a spectacular passage from … Continue reading →

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A Mountain Of Gems – Fairy Tales Of The Peoples Of The Soviet Land

Posted on July 8, 2025 by The Mitr

Open the book, and you will find yourselves in a world of magic. None of your old friends will be there-neither Jack the Giant Kill­ er, nor Little Red Riding Hood, nor Cinderella or any of the others. Instead, together … Continue reading →

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Sumiko The Girl From Hiroshima by Roman Kim

Posted on July 7, 2025 by The Mitr

The focus of this captivating novel, which provides a glimpse into modern Japan, is the engaging figure of Sumiko from Hiroshima. On that unfortunate August 6, 1945, she becomes an orphan, miraculously survives the atomic bomb, and is placed in … Continue reading →

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Moscow-Stalingrad 1941-1942: Recollections, Stories, Reports

Posted on July 6, 2025 by The Mitr

In the winter of 1941, 78 choice nazi divisions, 1,700 tanks and over 1000 planes were deployed to carry out Operation Typhoon. The German advance was so close to Moscow that German voices could be heard on the radio, and … Continue reading →

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