Theme of Money in Russian literature. The examples from Fonvizin, Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky and Chekhov are used.

A Guide to critical and creative thought. The Art of Thinking introduces students to the principles and techniques of critical thinking, taking them step-by-step through the problem-solving process. Emphasizing creative and active thought processes, the author asserts that good thinking and problem-solving is based on learnable strategies. The book's four parts, Be Aware, Be Creative, Be...

The author led early attempts to fight corruption and mafia in the post-USSR.

The publication is a detailed and most complete description of the history of the three-month battle of the Soviet-Finnish war of 1939-1940 in the area of the Taipaleen-Yoki River (now the Burnaya River), on the easternmost flank of the Mannerheim Line. The book is based on numerous archival and documentary sources and gives a broad idea of the conditions of military life of both Soviet and...

In 1968, North Korean forces seized the USS Pueblo, an intelligence gathering vessel off the coast of Korea. One of the first books published in Russia to seriously exam this dangerous moment of the Cold War. What secrets did the KGB gain?

The book is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Khasan, fought in 1938 between the Red Army and the Japanese Imperial Army. The Russian commander in the battle, Vasilly Blucher was later blamed for the loss and executed.

The author discusses issues related to historical and contemporary questions about Tatarstan and its relations with the Russian Federation (Russia).

A calendar of daily events in the military history of the Russian Army.

The President of Kazakhstan outlines his political vision for his country and people in the 21st century.