The book by the famous military historian I.B. Moshchansky is dedicated to three rather dramatic episodes of the Second World War: the defense of the city of Odessa in the fall of 1941, the breaking of the blockade of Leningrad in January 1943 and the storming of Budapest - the capital of the last ally.

Classic work by the founder of the Cheka - the original precursor to the KGB/FSB.

A look at state heraldry and use of symbols in Russia, the CIS, Europe and the United States.

Officials of Pre-revolutionary Russia: Biographies (19 - beginning of 20th century). Reference list of literature on their life and work. This volume covers period from 1801-1855.

A reference-handbook on the state and titular languages of the Russian Federation. Includes an appendix with relevant legislation from each republic on language.

No Salt Cookbook: Reduce or Eliminate Salt without Sacrificing Flavor.

The author of the book, who for a long time headed the headquarters of the Border Troops of the Soviet Union, vividly and with deep knowledge describes the Afghan events that followed the April 1978 revolution and undoubtedly influenced the history of our country. The weak security of the borders of Afghanistan contributed to the strengthening and equipment of the rebel formations that used the...