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.

The manual on stylistics for learners of Russian gives an introduction into basic concepts of stylistics, such as various functional styles and a dialogue. Manual includes exercises, questions for self-check, and tests. Topics include: Book and colloquial styles of speech, Official and informal situations of dialogue, Oral and written speech (dialogue, tactics of dialogue, the letter, dialogue...

The book contains over 200 photographs, covering the entire period of the existence of the armored forces of the Third Reich: from their creation in the run-up to the coming war to the last bloody and hopeless battles in 1945. Previously unpublished photographic materials were recently obtained from European state archives, as well as from the personal collections of veterans of German tank...

The author is a veteran of World War Two (western Front, 33rd Army, 557th PAP RGK) and took part in the Victory parade on the 24th of June 1945. From 1963 on he served in the General Staff and the MoD USSR where he actively took part in planning for arms production of arms development for the Soviet Army.