Socialism, Politics, and Equality by Walter D. Connor examines the structure of social hierarchy, political dynamics, and patterns of social mobility in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union during the socialist era. Through comparative analysis, the book explores how socialist ideology influenced class formation, political power, and inequality. Connor provides detailed sociological and politica…
This novel by Grigori Fedoseyev tells a dramatic and gripping story set in the harsh wilderness of Siberia. The narrative follows a group of explorers who find themselves trapped in the remote Dzjoegdyr region, where they must confront extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and the limits of human endurance. Fedoseyev draws on real experiences from Soviet expeditions, offering a vivid portrayal …
This volume provides a detailed chronological record of political, social, and economic developments in the Soviet Union during the pivotal year of 1989. Compiled from a wide range of official documents, news reports, and archival materials, the book traces major reforms, internal conflicts, institutional changes, and public movements that accelerated the disintegration of the Soviet system. It…
The Soviet Union in the 1980s is a scholarly volume featuring articles presented in the Proceedings of the Academy of Political Science. This issue analyzes the political, economic, and social dynamics of the USSR during a transformative decade marked by stagnation, leadership transitions, and the early stages of reform. Contributors examine Soviet domestic and foreign policy, ideological devel…
The Soviet Achievement by J. P. Nettl is an illustrated historical and analytical survey of the development of the Soviet Union, highlighting its political, social, economic, and cultural evolution. Through 144 illustrations, including 19 in color, the book presents an accessible yet scholarly exploration of the USSR's rise, ideological foundations, institutional structures, and international i…
Russia’s Crimean War by historian John Shelton Curtiss provides a comprehensive analysis of the origins, development, and consequences of the Crimean War from the Russian perspective. Drawing extensively on Russian archival sources, Curtiss examines the political decisions of Tsar Nicholas I, diplomatic failures, military operations, and the broader European context that shaped the conflict. …
This book offers a concise yet insightful exploration of the sweeping reforms introduced by Peter the Great and their profound impact on Russian society, government, and culture. Through selected documents and scholarly commentary, editor Marc Raeff highlights the transformation of Russia from a traditional tsarist state into an emerging European power. The volume provides historical context, a…
This book provides a comprehensive geographical and socio-economic survey of the Soviet Union as it existed in the early 1960s. Written by noted geographer W. Gordon East, the work examines the physical landscape, population distribution, natural resources, agriculture, industry, and regional differences across the vast Soviet territory. It also discusses historical influences that shaped the S…
The Positive Hero in Russian Literature is a seminal study by Rufus W. Mathewson, Jr., examining the evolution of the “positive hero” as an ideological and literary construct in Russian and Soviet literature. Through an analysis of major writers and canonical texts, the book traces how the concept of the idealized heroic figure developed from pre-revolutionary traditions to its central role…
Richard Wich's Sino-Soviet Crisis Politics is an in-depth study of the political dynamics and communication between the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union during a period of heightened ideological and strategic tensions during the Cold War. Through analysis of archives, political statements, and communication patterns between the two countries, Wich outlines how the crisis and conf…