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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

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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

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Heroic Life Of Nikolai Ostrovsky by S. Tregub

The Heroic Life of Nikolai Ostrovsky” by S. Tregub details the inspiring journey of Nikolai Ostrovsky, a Soviet writer and Communist activist, known for his novel “How the Steel Was Tempered.” Despite being stricken with severe illness that left him … Continue reading

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The Old Genie Hottabych – A Story of Make Believe by Lazar Lagin

Lazar Lagin’s ‘The Old Genie Hottabych’ is a delightful story about Volka, a young Soviet boy who finds an ancient genie named Hottabych in an old jug. When Hottabych tries to fit into Volka’s world, his magic leads to all … Continue reading

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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 Road To Great Victory Soviet Diplomacy 1941-1945 by Vilns Sipols

This book chronicles the pivotal role of Soviet diplomacy during the Great Patriotic War, offering a detailed examination of the USSR’s strategic maneuvers and alliances. From the initial challenges faced at the outbreak of war to the eventual victory over … Continue reading

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Africa Politics, Economy, Ideology by A. Iskenderov

This book deals with the problems the newly-independent African countries are meeting with in their development. It is an attempt to analyse the qualitative changes in the composition and position of the social, class and political forces since the acquisition … Continue reading

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Asian Dilemma A Soviet View And Myrdal’s Concept by R. Ulyanovsky, V. Pavlov

Asian Dilemma – A Soviet View and Myrdal’s Concept by R. Ulyanovsky and V. Pavlov critically examines the socio-economic development and industrialization strategies in Asia from a Soviet perspective. The book engages with Gunnar Myrdal’s “alternative, institutional theory,” challenging his … Continue reading

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