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The Soviet School of Chess by A. Kotov; M. Yudovich

The Soviet School of Chess is recognized as one of the classics of contemporary chess literature; at the same time, from a strictly political viewpoint, it must be read with considerable caution. Many of the technological works originating in the … 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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Fathers And Sons, A Nest Of Gentry – Novels (Russian Classics Series) by Ivan Turgenev

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

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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ধৌলা কুকুর শামলা কান (White Bim With a Black Ear in Bengali) by গ্যাভ্রিল ট্রয়েপোলস্কি (Gavriil Troyepolsky)

“White Bim Black Ear” by Gavriil Troyepolsky is a poignant novel that follows the life of Bim, a white hunting dog with a black ear. Bim’s owner, Ivan Ivanovich, a kind and elderly writer, falls seriously ill and is hospitalized, … Continue reading

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প্রসান্তো ডন অং(Quiet Flows the Don Book in Four Parts in Bengali) by মিখাইল শলোখভ (Mikhail Sholokhov)

  “Quiet Flows the Don” by Mikhail Sholokhov is an epic novel that chronicles the lives of the Don Cossacks before, during, and after the Russian Revolution and Civil War. The story centers on the Melekhov family, particularly Grigori Melekhov, … Continue reading

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উবোচার মনুশ (The Amphibious Man in Bengali) by আলেকজান্ডার বেলিয়েভ (Alexander Belyayev)

“Amphibian Man” by Alexander Belyayev is a science fiction novel that tells the story of Ichthyander, a young man who, due to a life-saving surgical operation by his scientist father, is given the ability to live underwater with the help … Continue reading

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Vassili Tyorkin – A Book About A Soldier by Alexander Tvardovsky

“Vasily Tyorkin” by Alexander Tvardovsky is a celebrated Soviet narrative poem that follows the experiences of its titular character, a charismatic and resilient soldier, during World War II. Through Tyorkin’s adventures, Tvardovsky captures the hardships, humor, and heroism of the … Continue reading

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Soviet Pre-School Education Vol 1 and 2

This volume contains the operating instructions for the most extensive program of group upbringing in human history. Over 10 percent of all Soviet children under 2 years of age are currently enrolled in public nurseries, and about 20 percent of … Continue reading

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The Yellow Devil Gold And Capitalism by A. Anikin

The monetary theory tackles the question of the role and place of gold is a highly controversial one. This book by eminent Soviet economist examines the history and modern problem of gold as a monetary metal. Its theoretical basis is … Continue reading

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