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

Posted on May 22, 2025 by The Mitr

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

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

Posted on May 19, 2025 by The Mitr

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

Posted on May 18, 2025 by The Mitr

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

Posted on May 16, 2025 by The Mitr

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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Africa Progress, Problems, Prospects by Anatoly Gromyko

Posted on May 12, 2025 by The Mitr

(An Analysis of the 1960s-1970s) This book is devoted to current problems such as the struggle to bring down the last bastions of colonialism and racism on the continent, the distinctive features of the rise and course of the class … Continue reading →

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The Jewish Autonomous Region by D. Bergelson

Posted on May 11, 2025 by The Mitr

A short booklet describing life in the Jewish autonomous region in Soviet Russia. Artist: H. Klering   You can get the book here and here

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Ethnic Problems Of Tropical Africa Can They Be Solved? by R. N. Ismagilova

Posted on May 10, 2025 by The Mitr

Dr. Ismagilova’s book on the ethnic problems of Tropical Africa is the first monograph in Marxist African studies to extensively cover these issues in this region. The author utilizes a wealth of diverse source materials and literature in various languages, … Continue reading →

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Methodology Of History by E. Zhukov

Posted on May 9, 2025 by The Mitr

The book, with an introduction by Z. Udaltsova, delves into the field of history as a scientific discipline. It begins by exploring the subject matter and cognitive theories related to historical science, emphasizing the partisanship present in ideological battles within … Continue reading →

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