The author offers his analysis of the Chechen crisis and false stereotypes of Russian democracy.

Old and new poems in this collection called 'Experiments in Poems'

The book covers the period of the 1920s and the 1930s and highlights the role played by the security organs of the VChK-OGPU to secure the security and ability of the Soviet Armed Forces to protect the national interests. The author seeks to reverse the negative image/view on the role of the agencies to strengthen the armed forces.

The Great Patriotic War was not only a grandiose confrontation between the armies of the USSR and the Third Reich. It was also a duel of weapons designers – creators of armored vehicles, aircraft, ships, artillery systems, and small arms. The young and imperfect industry of the Soviet Union faced the most powerful and modern enterprises of virtually all of continental Europe, equipped with the...

A publication of the working group on economics and conflict in the Caucasus.

The author, a leading author and member of the Institute of the Far East (RAN). In his book, he explores how Russia can influence world affairs and defend its national interests while operating with the principles and rules of the international community. His previous book examined security regimes in the Asia Pacific region in the post-Cold War era.

Published in the series 'Unofficial History of Russia,' this book covers the period of Russian history from 1825-1870. The author weaves many different sources into a rich and original interpretation of Russia. The critical years in this book see both a consolidation of political power and the first real attempts at reform.

Bibliotheca Islamica. The author seeks to answer some of the more common questions people have about Islam. The first section of the book looks at over 200 specific questions people often have. The second part of the book looks in detail on more than 20 theological-canonical issues and practices.

This book recreates the historical portrait of the last reformer of the Russian Empire. Based on archival documents and published material, as well as scientific literature, this book details the everyday life and government activities of P. A. Stolypin. Were Stolypin and his reforms the last chance to save the monarchy and Tsarist Russia? The author examines the man and his efforts.