The *Military Dictionary* by Sergei Alekseevich Tuchkov (1767–1839)—a Russian military commander, statesman, and man of letters—represents the first attempt at a military encyclopedia in Russia. It is not only a historical artifact but also an important source for the study of Russian military history in the early 19th century.

‘Count T. heads towards a mysterious area called ‘Optina Pustyn’. Bypassing all sorts of obstacles, he is steadily approaching the goal, however, seeing neither the meaning nor the reasons for his dangerous journey. However, soon he will have to doubt not only the illusory nature his mission, but also in his own reality, and at the same time in the reality of the entire surrounding world. Count...

The author examines the German campaign in the Caucasus and in particular the battle on the Kalmyk steppe.

Since the beginning of the XVIII century Baltics over 200 years was part of Russia. Without any exaggeration, it was the most peaceful regions of the empire. However, in 1941-1944. Baltics was the only occupied by Hitler in Europe, a large part of the population which fought on the German side. And in 1990 it initiated the collapse of the Baltic republics of the Soviet Union. In the present...

Noted Russian military historian, Aleksandr Shirokorad, examines the history and operations of the Russian fleet in the Mediterranean Sea.

The author seeks to remove one of the greatest obstacles to closer Russian-Polish relations, the legacy of the Katyn massacre of Polish prisoners on Soviet territory during the outbreak of World War Two.

A history of Russian-Polish conflicts from the 18th thru the 20th centuries.

A unique handbook and collection of information for Russian officers and generals. Examines the best thinking in military science from both Russian and foreign military leaders.

The monograph examines the challenges and problems in the modernization of the post-Soviet economic sphere on three different levels: national, regional and global.