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The Bronze Bird by Anatoly Rybakov

Posted on May 15, 2026 by The Mitr

SOVIET LITERATURE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE A suspense novel set in Soviet Russian for young readers. Translated from the Russian by D. A. David Skvirsky Designed by V. A. Alexeyev Illustrated by L. I. Liyinsky You can get the book here … Continue reading →

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Abai by Mukhtar Auezov

Posted on May 14, 2026 by The Mitr

PROGRESS SOVIET AUTHORS LIBRARY “Abai—the all-seeing eye, the responsive heart, Abai—the wisdom of the people… Together with Abai, I tried to fathom the soul of the Kazakh people and reveal it in its finest manifestations. The passionate impulses of the … Continue reading →

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Volokolamsk Highway by Alexander Bek

Posted on May 11, 2026 by The Mitr

  Volokolamsk Highway by Alexander Bek is a poignant novella that explores the harsh realities of life during the Soviet era, particularly focusing on the experiences of soldiers and civilians in wartime. The story follows the journey along the Volokolamsk … Continue reading →

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House On The Square by E. Kazakevich

Posted on May 10, 2026 by The Mitr

Kazakevich’s House on the Square is a post-World War II novella that explores the lives of Soviet soldiers and civilians as they attempt to rebuild their lives and a war-torn town in Eastern Europe. The story focuses on the relationships … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead by Vera Panova

Posted on May 8, 2026 by The Mitr

Vera Panova’s Looking Ahead is a thoughtful novel that delves into the post-World War II Soviet experience, focusing on themes of recovery, progress, and the future of Soviet society. The story centres around the lives of several characters who are … Continue reading →

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Heart Of A Friend by E. Kazakevich

Posted on May 2, 2026 by The Mitr

Kazakevich’s “The Heart of a Friend” is a poignant tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the enduring power of human connection. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story revolves around two soldiers, Ivan and Semyon, who form an … Continue reading →

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The Unsheathed Saber by Alexander Vinogradov

Posted on October 23, 2025 by The Mitr

A Russian novella. Translated from the Russian by Tracy Kuehn Designed by Andrei Platonov You can get the book here and here. Twitter: @MirTitles Mastodon: @mirtitles Mastodon: @mirtitles Bluesky: mirtitles.bsky.social

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Judas Golovlyov by M. Saltykov-Shchedrin

Posted on October 10, 2025 by The Mitr

Judas Golovlyov is a novel by Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, which explores the decline of a corrupt and morally bankrupt Russian noble family, focusing on the character Porfiry Golovlyov, nicknamed Judas for his hypocritical and manipulative nature. The story delves into themes … Continue reading →

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আওয়ার সামার (Our Summer In Bengali) by (Yelena Uspenskaya)

Posted on May 26, 2025 by The Mitr

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 Hot Snow by Yuri Bondarev

Posted on May 24, 2025 by The Mitr

“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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