The names of Richard Sorge, Rudolf Abel, and Nikolai Kuznetsov – heroic intelligence officers who largely ensured the success of major and minor military operations of World War II – are familiar to us from our school days. However, the hidden history of the greatest battles of the 20th century is not limited to a few well-known names, however worthy they may be. From this book, you will learn...

Compiled by a leading Russian specialist on the Caucasus, this dictionary was not previously published - the author was a victim of Stalin's regime and died in 1941. The dictionary includes a description of the Tabasaran language and examples of Tabasaran texts compiled by the author.

For twenty-five years, China has been transitioning from a planned to a market economic system with Chinese characteristics. Profound progressive changes in the economic and social spheres, brought about by gradual reforms in China, are taking place against the backdrop of dynamic development of social production and a consistent increase in the income and living standards of a significant...

This detailed history of the Vyatka region is divided into two parts. the first examines the region's history and its connections to the rest of Russia and other countries. In the second part, the authors examine traditional folk clothing, the various ethnic groups and their relations inside the region.

The book is the published version of a lecture given by Garri Kasparov, Chess Master and passionate politician, who attempted to run for president in Russia. He discusses the challenges facing Russia and Russian society under the corrupt non-democratic regime of Putin & Co.

In his book, noted historian A B Shirokorad details the involvement of the Danube military flotilla of the Red Army in the Vienna campaign. Russia had previously used flotillas on the Danube in its wars with Turkey and during WWI against Romanian forces. The flotilla highlighted in this book was formed in 1940.

The book recounts the turbulent life story of Pyotr Patrushev—a man who fled the USSR in 1962 and was sentenced to death by firing squad for 'treason against the Motherland.' He now lives in Australia by the ocean, writing books and articles and working as a translator.

The author, a well known specialist on the Armenian genocide, explores documents held in Austria on the 1915 tragedy.

This book is not a self-help guide for conspirators. It examines the most common elements of the strategy and tactics of various types of coups d'état that took place in the 20th century. It describes the typical methods and means used by the groups carrying out these actions. The author aimed to inform representatives of state structures, political parties and movements, and public...

An examination of the problems and challenges of globalization of the world economy.

The book examines the tactical role played by saboteurs operating behind German lines during World War Two.