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It's difficult to imagine a nation with a history more compelling for Americans than Russia. Before the collapse of the Soviet Union, this was the nation against which we measured our own nation's values and power and with whom war, if it ever came, could spell unimaginable catastrophe for our planet.Yet many Americans have never had the opportunity to study Russia in depth, and to see how the forces of history came together to shape a future so different from the dreams of most ordinary Russian people, eager to see their nation embrace Western values of progress, human rights, and justice.

From the Oval Office to the streets of Moscow, world leaders and ordinary citizens alike share interest and concerns about Russia. Can democracy survive there? What does the future hold for the once expansive and still powerful Russian nation? Is Soviet Communism truly dead? These are the kinds of questions diplomats struggle with every day.

From the earliest recorded history of the Russian state, its people have sought to define their place in the world. And while many of us look to make sense of Russia through its political history, in many ways a real grasp of this awe-inspiring country comes from looking closely at its cultural achievements. The 24 lectures of Understanding Russia: A Cultural History survey hundreds of years of Russian culture, from the world of Ivan the Terrible to the dawn of the Soviet Union to the post-war tensions of Putin’s Russia.

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of Russian peasant tales, where each story unveils the resilience and complexity of human nature. In The Deserted Mine, the fate of trapped miners rests with a man who has not uttered a word in a decade. Mahmouds Family explores the harrowing choices faced by a man torn between duty and love as escaping prisoners of war are condemned to death. A Misunderstanding follows a young womans quest for solace from her troubled past in a convent. Finally, in The Luck of Ivan the Forgetful, an incorrigible criminal seizes a chance for freedom in the depths of...

The authoritative account of the American expedition of 1918-1920, as told by the commanding officer.

In this selection of historic recordings from the BBC Archives, British, French and American servicemen recall their harrowing experiences of the conflict. German officers also tell their stories, their misery palpable in defeat. Inevitably the horrors of the Western Front dominate and the battles of the Somme and Passchendaele evoke bitter memories.

Power struggles have a constant presence in Martin Sixsmith's story of Russia. Collected here in 50 episodes, he chronicles the Mongol hordes invading in the 13th century, through the iron autocratic fists of successive tsars, to the fall of the Soviet Union and Russia's re-emergence as a superpower. Sixsmith brings his first-hand experience of reporting from Russia in the 1980s and 90s to his narrative, witnessing the critical moment when the Soviet Union lost its grip on power.

PUBLISHERS NOTE On August 27, 1914, while in London, I jotted down a thought in my memorandum book Met Arthur Ransome at_____s; we discussed a potential book exploring the Russians relationship to the war through the lens of their psychological and folkloric backgrounds. Although that book never materialized, the ideas sparked during that conversation resonate throughout Ransomes insights on Russian matters. A versatile figure, Ransome is not only a respected biographer of Poe and Wilde but also a translator and commentator on Remy de Gourmont, and a devoted folklorist committed to uncovering ...

Yuri Bezmenov (1939-January 5, 1993) was a Soviet journalist for RIA Novosti and a former KGB informant who defected to Canada in 1971. After being assigned to a station in India, Bezmenov eventually grew to love the people and the culture of India. At the same time, he began to resent the KGB-sanctioned repression of intellectuals who dissented from Moscow's policies and he decided to defect to the West. Bezmenov is best remembered for his anti-communist lectures and books published in the 1980s under the alias of Tomas David Schuman.

Explore the fascinating history of Russia, spanning from 500 B.C. to 1855 A.D., as narrated by John Stevens Cabot Abbott, brother of the renowned Jacob Abbott. This captivating summary by Jean Bascom brings to life the rich tapestry of Russian history.

We make this easy but you still dive into the vast, enigmatic expanse of Russia without needing a fur coat or a plane ticket! "Russia 101" takes you on an electrifying journey through time, from the legendary origins of the Kievan Rus to the bustling streets of modern-day Moscow and beyond. Unravel the mysteries of the Tzars, the intrigue of the Cold War, and the viral sensations of Russian internet memes. With a blend of humor, expert insights, and tales that sound too wild to be true (but are!), we make Russian history as invigorating as a shot of vodka and as warm as a babushka's embrace. ...

Comment étudier la Russie après 2022 ? Des chercheuses et des chercheurs français·es racontent comment l'invasion à grande échelle de l'Ukraine par la Russie a bouleversé leurs terrains, leurs accès aux sources et leur manière de penser la Russie. Soutenu par UXIL et Campus Condorcet https://www.campus-condorcet.fr/fr/pour-la-recherche/uxil et par l’Institut Indépendant de Philosophie https://independentphilosophers.com/ Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The international order established after the Second World War and developed throughout the Cold War largely ensured widespread peace and stability even as it saw new conflicts—large and small—take place in different regions of the world. This post-war era, underwritten primarily by the strength of the United States, also gave rise to the greatest period of prosperity in history, witnessing countries rebuild from war and emerge from colonialism to become vibrant and valuable members of the international community. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States emerged as a ...

Russia's military might has a rich and complex history, characterized by periods of expansion, innovation, conflict, and transformation. From its origins as a medieval principality to its emergence as a global superpower and beyond, Russia's military evolution has been shaped by a myriad of geopolitical, cultural, and technological factors. Throughout its history, Russia has primarily been a land power, with its military strategies and priorities focused on territorial defense and continental warfare. The vast expanse of Russian territory and its historical vulnerabilities to invasion from ...

Il podcast del canale Telegram Russia e altre sciocchezze (https://t.me/russiaealtresciocchezze) a cura di Giovanni Savino, storico, docente e ricercatore specialista (appunto) di Russia.

Russian folklore is a collective name for works of Russian oral folklore. Russian folklore was passed down from generation to generation in the form of songs or tales, the authorship of which has not been preserved. The size of works of Russian folklore varies from an epic epic to a short proverb. The study of Russian folklore began in the XIX century. The most important genres of Russian folklore are epics, songs, fairy tales and conspiracies.

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Why is Russia so hard to understand — even for the experts? From its vast empire to its shifting identity between East and West, Russia’s story is one of power, paradox, and destiny. Join historian David Clark as he unpacks a thousand years of ambition, conflict, and transformation — revealing how Russia became the force it is today.

Dive into A Short History of Russia by Lucy Cazalet, a captivating introduction to the vast tapestry of Russian history. This insightful narrative not only highlights key events and milestones but also delves deeper into the influential figures whose ideas and triumphs have shaped Russian culture and politics. Spanning from the 9th century A.D. to 1906, the book chronicles the rise of the nation leading up to the establishment of the first State Parliament (Duma or –î—É–º–∞) and the tumultuous times that followed, culminating in the dramatic fall of the Romanov dynasty. (summary ...

L’Histoire des Juifs de Russie et de Pologne raconté par Gérard Unger un feuilleton RCJ, diffusé sur la bande FM chaque dimanche, de 11h35 à 11h45. Gérard Unger, ancien élève à Sciences-Pô, D.E.S de droit public, Ancien Président de Métrobus (régie publicitaire de la RATP et de la SNCF) Ancien 1er vice-Président de la LICRA Vice-Président du CRIF depuis 2011